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Quickly Hides/Shows My Computer/Batch panel. This button is located
on the top menu to the left of the Files menu |
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Quick Select/Deselect All files. This button is located on the top menu
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Open
Opens and loads a file into memory. This applies to protected and unprotected files.
If Auto Show
is selected and the file format is supported by the program, the file content will be displayed.
A file loaded by this method will be added to the batch of files either if it is on a different system folder than
the one displayed by the Batch file-list and automatically check marked making it ready for further processing.
i.e.: protection, deprotection, deletion, view.
If either Flush Memory,
Deselect All
is selected at any time, the complete batch will lose the check-mark, then items which are not normally found on
the displayed folder (shared by the batch display) will be removed from view (not physically deleted from disk).
If you deselect files from the Batch file-list, they will be removed from the Batch file-list.
If the Protect
command is given, and the batch is due for encryption, the resulting files will be automatically saved to disk
after each process finishes. For information about the naming of the resulting file(s) read the Folders section.
If files are due for decryption and the Restore command was selected, a Save As... dialog will appear each time a file is ready
to be saved.
It might be less confusing if you process batches for encrypting and decrypting separately, but it is possible
to mix processes in a single batch.
If Auto Show
is set to ON, Angel Eyes will attempt to display file(s) content once the current process is finished.
If the file format is not supported by the program, it will ask you to transfer command to Windows so the files
can be opened by the registered program for that file type if available. |
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Save As...
Opens a dialog box to request a disk path and filename to save the data actually contained in memory. The command
is enabled only when there is safe data - encrypted - in memory. |
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Delete Files
Removes permanently the selected file(s) from disk.
This command can be found under the Files menu or through the Delete Files button on the iconized toolbar. |
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Copy
Copies a file or files to the UData folder. - UData stands
for Unsafe. Data on this folder is stored without protection and in the original file type.
To copy a file from any folder on your system, navigate to the folder where the file(s) are located and click the
file's check box to select the ones to be copied; Then select Copy on the Files menu. Copied files will be transported
to the UData folder regardless of it encryption state. |
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Move
Moves a file or files to the UData folder.
To move a file from any folder on your system, navigate to the folder where the file(s) are located and click the
file's check mark to select the ones to be moved; Then select Move on the Files menu. |
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Delete Memo-log
This command removes permanently (deletes) from disk the Memo-log file created by the Memo-log tool. |
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Memo-log Protection
This function protects/unprotects the Memo-log file.
The Memo-log file engine automatically detects if the file is protected and does the inverse operation after operator's
confirmation.
Memo records are sensitive information due they contain information about the file(s) you protected. As explained
elsewhere this tool can help you tracing the whereabouts of your files but may compromise security if left on the
computer as plain text.
Protecting the content helps to reduce risk of prying eyes. A protected file can not be read by a human.
This tool requires a password to protect the file. You assign the password you want as for any other file. |
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File Types
Select it to change the file types the Batch file-list displays.
When you select this option a pull down menu appears bellow the Batch file-list. That menu holds the most popular
file types. Either select the one that matches your criteria or type it if it is not found on the list.
The Batch file-list will then display only files that match your selection.
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Path
Keeps track of the recent paths visited.
This function can be enabled / disabled by selecting / deselecting it on the Preferences menu.
This function is automatically enabled every time the program starts. If you do not want the program to store a
memo of these paths, you can instruct it to clean the favorite (Paths) from disk on exit. To do so, select the
Clean Favorites check mark on the Settings screen.
Clicking on a visited path from the list to navigate quickly to that folder. Marked items will remain active. |
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Recent Files
This keeps track of the last 10 (ten) files loaded into the program
on each session. Angel Eyes keeps this memo on disk and it can be cleared upon exit. To do so, select the Clean
History check mark on the Settings screen.
Click on an item from the list to reload/display that record. |
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Exit
Quits Angel Eyes and closes all program's open screens.
Clears all internal registers and memory blocks used by the program. Cleans from the Windows System Registry all
sensitive information needed by the program during execution.
See additional information at the bottom of the Security
Tips section.
Upon exit, Angel Eyes detects if there is an unprotected Memo-log file. If the program finds it, you will be prompted
to protect it before closing. If you agree to protect it and there is a password on the password input field, the
program uses this to process the file, otherwise Angel Eyes will prompt you to enter a password and the exit process
aborts. |
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Halt
Aborts execution of the current process.
This command can be found under the Edit menu or through the Halt button on the iconized button bar. |
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Auto Show
Set this option if you want the program to automatically display
the content once it is decrypted.
It also displays picture or text files as soon as it is loaded. For this case to work, the file must be supported
by Angel Eyes and be stored without protection.
Auto Show option is found on the top menu under Preferences. |
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Show Thumbnails
Enables/Disables thumbnail display.
When selected, a thumbnail of the picture selected on the batch file-list file will be shown. This is valid only
for graphical images with file types supported by the program. It will not show a protected file content. For more
information read the Thumbnail section. |
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Confirm Delete
Setting this option to ON prompts the operator for confirmation
previous to deleting a file. It only applies for commands issued through the program's interface controls.
Confirm Delete option is found on the main menu under Preferences. |
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Alert when Finished
If this option is set, the program will show an alert every time
it finishes processing a file.
This option is found on the top menu under Preferences. |
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Container
Data contained in files can be displayed either into the program
boundaries or outside it.
The differences between both methods is that Images displayed into the program can be arranged horizontally, vertically
or cascading. When the program is minimized, all images stay inside the program boundaries.
Images shown when container button is OFF can be maximized, minimized independently of Angel Eyes screen status.
This option is found on the top menu under Preferences. |
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Clock it
When this setting is ON the program clocks the time a process
is taking and displays the result when process has finished. If multiple files are processed, each file is accounted
separately.
This option is found on the top menu under Preferences. |
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Key File
This permits to use a data file instead of a typed password.
How secure a key file encryption is, depends on how big the key file is, the type of data the key file has and
the Key-File-specific security level you chose.
Angel Eyes handles 3 security levels in Key File mode. Those algorithms differ from the used on normal mode.
The levels are tagged as: High, Vigh and Uigh. Vigh stands for Very High and Uigh stands for Ultra High.
If you want to restrict portability use Uigh security. A file encrypted using this method will fail to decrypt in any computer other
than where it was created.
This method is very strong and at the same time exposes certain risks you need to be aware of as: If you replace
your computer's disk drive, or if you reinstall or upgrade your computer's operative system the file might never
be restored. Neither can we restore it for you due to the method employed to process it tight encryption.
In the other hand, if you use Uigh security, the key file length does not need to be as large as the one used with
Vigh or High security levels. This is a time saving capability; However, as the key length shortens, the risk increases
exponentially.
Use of a binary file
as the key file is encouraged. This trick increases security exponentially without affecting processing speed.
In Key File mode, levels are switched using the Quick Security Level changer control found on the button bar. These
settings are not found on the Configuration Screen thus can not be saved as default security.
In key File mode, Low and Med security levels are not available
and will not appear on the Quick Security Level switch control.
Encrypting/decrypting a file using a key file takes longer than
with other processes but ensures a more reliable protection and is virtually impossible to decrypt it - without
the original key file - even by the most powerful computers existing and to come.
It might take a few thousand years to crack this type of encryption
if a considerably large key file is used even if the lower security setting (High) was used.
This option is found on the top menu under Preferences.
Variable
Key Size
The length of the key can be modified when the file is loaded
into Angel Eyes. This trick increases security if you plan to leave the key file on the computer. By varying the
length of the key, the file will not decrypt successfully unless the correct key length is typed. This trick is
not as reliable as not having the key file on the computer at all. |
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Protect
This command is used either to encrypt or decrypt file(s). -
Protect / Unprotect
Angel Eyes automatically detects the process to apply based on the file's characteristics.
A key or password is required to safely encode file(s).
Passwords are entered into the input box of the program interface.
Passwords are case sensitive. In other words, 'my password' is not the same to 'MY PASSWORD', nor to 'mY PaSswoRd'.
Passwords can be words or phrases and/or numbers of any length up to the limit your system's memory supports. This
parameter will vary depending on your actual system's memory and the amount that is being used for the system by
other applications.
For extensively long keys or passwords, creating a key
file is largely recommended than pasting/typing the whole text
into the input field.
This command is found on the top menu under Tools. Right clicking the mouse over the Batch will also display this
command and with the padlock icon on the iconized tool bar.
The command is not available if there are no files selected. |
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Angel Eyes Share format (AES)
This format permits the safe content transfer among Angel Eyes users
without the need of a password.
AES features is a safe 128 byte encryption method which is processed using the High level setting on the internal
security scale.
When this mode is active, Angel Eyes will use High security level. It also pays no attention to other user settings nor key file
selection (if set).
Files processed by this method have a default file extension named "AES". Any file with that extension
name will be recognized by Angel Eyes as the AES type regardless of if it was or not created by Angel Eyes.
AES protection can only be called from the Tools menu and from the pop-up menu on the Batch file-list. There is
no button for this mode on the Iconized toolbar.
WARNING
Files protected by this method can be open by any Angel Eyes user without the need for a password.
We do not recommend to use this method as a solutions other than for Network Shared files. |
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Folder monitoring
A folder/directory can be set to be automatically monitored.
Dropping files on that folder will trigger the monitor and they will be protected, moved to the protected folder
and the source removed from the source (monitored) folder.
Any files with an extension name different than the protected default extension are processed.
To activate this function, you are required to type a password first. Then select Folder Monitoring on the Tools
menu. A screen to chose the folder to monitor will open. Select the one you want and click Ok.
To deactivate this function, deselect the check mark on the Folder Monitoring on the Tools menu.
Folder Monitoring is very useful, for example, when you download pictures from the web.
Tell Angel Eyes to monitor the folder where your browser saves those files and you will not have to spend extra
time protecting them later.
For example you can tell your web browser to store those files on the My Pictures folder (usually inside the My
Documents folder) or create another sub folder named "Special files" or under any other name you like
and tell Angel Eyes to monitor that folder.
You can not set the Monitor Folder to monitor the Internet Temp folder to process everything dropped there. That's
because Windows creates additional sub folders for storage. Angel Eyes does not monitor other folders than the
root folder. - In a future version we may include this capability, we will wait to hear feedback from users requesting
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Split
This tool purpose is to increase your safety feeling by rearranging
a file content and splitting it into two files.
One of those files will have a "src" extension and the other a "chl" extension.
You can later store both files in different media or leave one in the office and take the other home or take any
other safety measure you like.
These files can not be connected to the other unless processed by Angel Eyes Spliter.
None of the files contain information about each other nor clues on how to rebuild the master file. Also, those
files lose their original filename and extension when processed by Spliter.
Spliter does not know the original filename and extension when you rebuild the master file. For this reason, you
need to be aware of what the file was about.
Files can be reconstituted easily by Spliter provided both "src" and "chl" files are supplied.
Spliter is meant to be used after processing a file by any of the protection methods provided. Using Spliter without
previous protection protects nothing. To help you remember this, Spliter will not process a file which file extension
is different than the one chosen as default for protected files.
If at any time you changed the default extension for protected files, Spliter will not know this. In this case
you need to tell Angel Eyes to change the default extension for protected files previous to the use of Spliter.
Changes to the default extension name for protected files, are done on the Settings screen.
To rebuild a master file, both, "src" and "chl" parts must be present on the same folder where
the "src" file is stored at time of rebuilding.
After Spliter finishes rebuilding the master file, you will be required to assign a filename and extension for
it. If you don't give an extension, Spliter will assign the "dat" extension. |
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Quick Security Level Change
Click into the Security Level box to switch between levels.
Each mouse button can be used to go up or downside on the list.
This change is not permanent but will remain for as long as the program is running or you change it again.
Levels will scroll in normal mode between Low, Mid, High and High+. In key file mode it scrolls between High, Vigh
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Restore
This option needs to be checked when you want to restore and save an encrypted file to it original format.
Check the Restore
option and then select Protect
when you are ready. After the process command finishes execution, a dialog box will show to request a disk path
and filename to save the unprotected file. |
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My Computer panel
Shows and allow access to the drives, folders and files located in
your computer's disk system. Use this panel to quickly navigate your computer's storage system.
Clicking the iconized button or selecting the option from the menu shows/hides the panel.
To quickly show or hide this and Batch panel, click the .:: symbol located to the left-most
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Batch panel
Displays the contents of the folder shown in the My Computer panel plus whatever
file you've added to the Batch
by any method.
It also allows multiple files to be added and/or removed from the Batch.
Clicking the icon button or checking the menu option shows/hides the panel.
To quickly show or hide this and My Computer panel, click the .:: symbol located to the left-most
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Batch Processing
You can select as many files as necessary on the File-list/Batch panel. All checked
names are added to the Batch buffer and each will be processed once the proper command is given.
You can use Batch Processing to encrypt, decrypt, delete or display files content.
If you chose to Display files and they are of graphic content, every image may open in a new screen outside of
the program's main screen. If you chose Container option (default) - located under the Preferences menu -, each file will open
into the program's main screen.
If the images are maximized, switch between them selecting the Screens option located under the Windows menu.
To close all screens at once select the Close All option located under the Windows menu and right click menu over the Batch list. |
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View
Opens and displays file contents.
If file content is supported by Angel Eyes, the program opens a screen (if Container mode was selected) or window
otherwise as the base for display.
If the content is not supported by Angel Eyes, the program will transfer command to Windows to open the file with
the registered program to that file type.
If the file was encrypted by Angel Eyes, the file type is the same as the default extension and the proper password
is set, the program will attempt to decrypt the file and display the content. If the file fails the password check,
an error message will be displayed and content will not be compromised. |
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Images and Pictures Interface
In Container mode data windows open maximized. This applies regardless the method used to call the
file.
To close the currently visible screen click the x button - located at top of the Stop button - if screen is maximized - or press the Delete or the Esc key. |
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Search
Angel Eyes comes with a very powerful search engine similar to
Windows Find [files or folders] located under the Start button.
The differences between Windows Find and Angel Eyes Search engine are as follows:
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| Find Exact Match alone |
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| Match extension but also report all matching files without using wildcards.
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| File Info ** |
Yes
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| Search All Drives |
Yes
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| Search a single Drive |
Yes
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| Search CDs |
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| Match folder names |
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| Case sensitive |
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Custom
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| Edit functions/Menus |
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| Cached records *** |
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| Announce when finish |
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* This makes writing a search string much easier with the same results.
** Angel Eyes reports this information by highlighting (note: not selecting) the files on the files found panel.
*** Record caching speeds up the scanning process at the expense of storing information about those files on the
swap disk. In consequence Angel Eyes Search is safer to use in terms of security.
You can use the drag and drop method (as explained in the next topic) to transfer files from the results screen
on Windows Find, to Angel Eyes Batch.
When using Angel Eyes Search, just click the files you want to add to the Batch and Angel Eyes does the transfer
automatically. (there are no disk operations on this process. Your files remain on the same drive as they were).
To add files to the Batch using the found panel on the Search screen, click into the check mark next to the file
of your interest.
To remove files from the Batch panel, click the marked check mark directly on that panel. Those files will not
be unchecked from the found list. you can leave them checked if you want, Angel Eyes will not pay attention to
that. |
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Drag and drop
Another way of adding files to the Batch is by dragging files
from other windows applications like Windows Explorer and dropping them into Angel Eyes.
You can use any drop zone while the mouse cursor does not seem a prohibited sign - circle with a bar crossing -
To do this find the file or files into your other application, click the file(s) to select them and move them to
Angel Eyes screen. Then release the mouse button.
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Clear Recent Files
Clears the recently opened files-list display on the File menu. |
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Flush Memory
Cleans up all registers and buffers from memory. Sets the info led
to white. |
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Clear Info Box
Cleans all messages reported during execution into the Status Box. |
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Select All / Deselect All
Files showing on the Batch Files-list can be selected individually
by a mouse button click on their check mark square or by the Select All function.
The Select All is found as a button on the Batch Files-list bar; on the top menu under Edit and at the menu shown
on the Batch Files-list after the mouse right button is pressed.
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Memo-log
This provides a way to keep track of the information your secured
files contain. Records
are stored as plain text and are readily editable and can be open with any text editor.
The information stored will vary depending on the method you use to store information.
If you select the Automatic method, just the source, the destination and the security level used are recorded.
If Manual method is selected the entire information contained on the Records screen will be stored.
To secure the Records Memo use the Record Protection function available on the File menu. Angel Eyes will not secure this file automatically
unless it was protected at startup. In other words, it will remain as a text file until you protect it.
If during normal operation Angel Eyes detects the current password does not match the password chosen for the protected
Memo-log, no information will be updated on the file until you unprotect it . You can only unprotect it by typing
the correct password.
Before exiting Angel Eyes, the program will alert you if it finds the Memo-log file unprotected.
If you want to delete this file use the Delete Memo-log function available on the File menu. Just remember to unprotected
it whenever you want to add new entries.
Automatic
- Records Memo -
If Automatic is set, every time a file has finished processing,
an entry containing information about the file will be stored into a file named "RECORDS.TXT". This is
an insecure file thus keeping this file away from your secured files is very important.
Manual - Records Memo -
This calls to a screen where you can enter information about
files to be encrypted or already encrypted. The information entered will be stored into a file named "RECORDS.TXT".
This is an insecure file thus keeping this file away from your secured files is very important.
In a manual input you can enter the following information:
File: the protected
file name. Optionally can store the path to the file.
Original: the
original file name - before protecting -
File type: the
original extension name. (i.e.: txt, mpg, jpg)
Data type: the
type of data the file contains (i.e.: text, video)
Description:
A description of the file.
Disk Label:
Information to locate the file. (i.e.: if you stored it on a CD, the label of the CD or any indication to refer
to the disk.)
Key File: If
a key file was used to protect it, name or path and file name to the file used as a key.
Any of those fields are optional. You can use all of them or just some. Angel Eyes pays no attention to this file
content so you can fill out the fields with any information you feel relevant. |
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Screens and Controls |
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Status Displays
Progress bar
Percentage done
Security Level
Info Led
For your convenience, these displays are shown at all times.
The Progress bar (when active) gives you an idea of how much was done an how much is left to do.
The Percentage done acts as the Progress bar but as an analog display.
The Security Level indicator also acts as a non-permanent switch to change the current security level.
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Status display
Section 1:
The Status display reports every major process being done by the program and results you need to be aware of; Also,
every time a major function is selected, the Status displays a confirmation.
Section 2:
The second section accessible trough the Tool bar displays the status of some important settings in real time.
Those settings can not be changed from this screen. This is an informative panel which is good to control before
starting a process or other operation to make sure all settings are correct for the operation to be done.
The settings displayed in this panel are:
Auto Show
Show in AE
Confirm Delete
Remember Paths
Alert when Finished
Clock It
Key File
Folder Monitor
Recorder
Restore
Delete when Done |
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Close All
This command closes all image windows opened in Container mode. |
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Info Led
This light indicated the type of data that is loaded at any time. The only purpose of this display is informative.
The info led is located next to the percentage display.
The Led will change color depending on the status of the program.
White: Buffers
are empty - No data is in memory.
Green: Data
in the main buffer is in encrypted state.
Yellow: Some
encrypted data is loaded into memory.
Red: - Warning
- Unsafe data loaded in memory -
The Red light
tells the data in memory is decrypted or in the process to being encrypted or decrypted. This, by all means tells
you the data is in non-secure state.
A Yellow light
tells some data is in memory either when it is being processed or ready to be stored.
Green light
appears after data has finished encrypting, thus memory content is safe.
After a manual Flush
the light switches to white.
This is a preferred state specially when the computer is left unattended.
Tip: If you
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Options configuration screen
On this screen, many major functions and preferences can be set
permanent.
Start in Folder
- Tab
Start
in Folder
This instruct Angel Eyes System File panel to show the content
of the same folder every time the program starts.
Type the path to that folder on the Start in Folder input line.
When the program starts the content of the folder set here will be show in the My
Computer panel.
Show File system on Start
This sets the My Computer panel visible/hidden at program startup.
Data Security
- Tab
Clean History
Remove the Clean History
check mark if you want the program to forget the file names and paths to those files. Next time the program starts,
Recent Files
under the File menu, will show None.
Clean
Favorite Folders
Remove the Clean Favorite Folders
check mark to instruct the program to remove the visited folders record when the program closes.
Tip: Checking
this option may facilitate the way you work with the program, but at the same time may pose a treat against you
by letting any other user know the folder(s) where you've been working.
Auto
Show on Start
Auto Show on Start enables the Auto Show function every time
the program starts.
File Security - Tab
Default Extension
This let you tailor the way your safe data is stored on disk.
By changing the extension files are saved, security is also increased.
Angel Eyes has a list of possible extensions you may use which are not assigned to other applications or file types
normally used by MS Windows or other parties. There is no relationship between those extensions and Angel Eyes,
this means you can use any of those or create a new one. If you use one from the list or create a personal one,
just make sure there is no other extension alike in your system and if there is one assigned to other application,
this does not conflict with it.
The Default Extension can be changed at any time. You may rename your safe files extensions with Windows File Explorer
or with any other application that allows it. Just make sure to assign the same extension into this field on Angel
Eyes when you want to view or restore the original file.
File Name
This is the file name used to save protected files.
File Serial
This is the serial number added to file names.
Preserve Filename
Selecting this option will preserve the original filename of the file
being protected. The whole or part of the name can be used. To use part of the name only, enter in the Chars field
the amount of characters to be retained from the original name. Retained characters are accounted from left to
right.
If you want to separate the filename from the serial number you can do
so by entering the separator character into the 'Separate with' field.
There is an extended description on this subject on the Folders section.
Program Security
- Tab
Level - (Security Level)
This is the default security level to be used. Pull down the
control to switch between High+, High, Medium and Low.
It is always recommended to use the higher security level regardless of the file type to encrypt. However, files
containing text data must be encrypted with High security level.
The real Security level can be increased exponentially compared to High level if using a key file instead of a
password protection. More
about Key Files.
Disguise
after
Disguise is specially useful when you leave the computer unattended
for some time.
In Disguise mode the program sets an idle timer and monitors for activity. If there was no activity through the
end of the lapse, the event assigned to disguise the program will be activated.
There are two Disguise modes:
1) Notepad
2) Exit
Notepad mode shows
a Notepad-alike screen and hides Angel Eyes main display. A text file named "hbox.txt" will load every
time this screen shows.
Exit mode suspends
and quit the program.
In Notepad mode you can exit the screen and show the main program interface by typing "exit"
without quotes, in the text input area of the screen.
If there is text being displayed on this notepad-alike screen, you
must clear the screen before the command is accepted.
You can clear the screen by any of the following methods:
a) 1. Select All text. 2. Press Delete
b) 1. Select All text. 2. Type over
Tips: The function
Select All can be selected on the Edit menu by choosing Select
All; or left click the mouse over the first or last letter of
the document. Drag the mouse without releasing the button to the opposite end of the document; Release the mouse
button. Or click the left mouse-button over the first or last letter of the document, depress the shift key; move
the highlight up or down with the arrow keys to the opposite end of the document; Release the shift key.
Note: This is
not a notepad program nor the real notepad.
Tip: You can
tailor the text shown in the notepad by replacing the "hbox.txt" file.
Warning: If
you click the cross button to close the notepad or select Exit on the File menu, Angel Eyes will terminate. This
is another safety measure included in the program.
The idle timer can be set to any value. Values are in seconds. Value
ranges are from 20 seconds to 999 seconds.
To change the idle timer setting go to the Settings screen / Program Security Tab. This screen is accessed either by selecting it
on the Preferences menu or by clicking the button with the image of a document with a red check mark found on the
Info Box window.
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Text Files encryption
Text files can only be encrypted with the highest security level. Remember to switch to High security if the type
of file in question is text based data and the type is not automatically recognized by the program.
Angel Eyes will automatically recognize the following file types:
"txt", "doc", "htm", "html", "pl", "wri", "wpd",
"asc", "rtf", "xls", "xlw", "mcw", "ans", "wk1",
"wk3", "wk4", "class", "js", "ini", "log", "xml",
"pdf", "pz3", "car", "fla"
If you regularly use another data type and it is not listed here, please contact us and we may gladly add the file
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Download Info
This screen allows you to record information regarding the program
download. If you ever need to report a bug or we need to track a problem with your installation, this information
will be of great help to our support team.
Please take a minute and fill out this screen as soon as possible.
The screen will not show up automatically after it is completed. |
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ETA
This reports the estimated time a process will take to complete.
The real time will depend of other programs being run at the time and other delays the processor may have during
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Folders - Where
your files go
Once encrypted, the file processed is saved into a special Data
sub folder located into Angel Eyes root folder.
If you want, those files can be later moved elsewhere (Read about storing
data safely) by using Windows File Explorer.
There is a sub folder named UData that Angel Eyes has created into its root folder. The program use it to store
unsafe (normal) files. You can take advantage of this folder too to store files until you are ready to encrypt
them. Please note, the UData folder is not safe. The 'U' stands for Unsafe.
Protected files, unless a filename is chosen, are saved with a filename that is composed by a filename prefix,
a sequence of numbers and an extension.
The Default Filename is composed by a fixed name followed by a serialized sequence of numbers taken from the count
field on the Preferences screen.
The fixed name is tagged as Filename on the Preferences screen. It can be made up of any character accepted by Windows. The default is
"0" (zero) but as said above it can be replaced by another sequence of numbers or letters or a mix of
both. If you leave it as is the default a typical filename would be something like 00.meo or 0100.meo. If for example
you replace the default name by an "A", the filename would be A0.meo for the first example and A100.meo
for the second.
You can tell Angel Eyes to retain part of all of the original filename for the resulting protected file name. If
you do so, this option will prevail over the others previously explained.
If the original name was xxxxxxxxx_xxx.doc the new name will be xxxxxxxxx_xxx.meo if you chose to retain the whole
name and the default extension for protected files is kept.
If you chose to retain only 4 characters, the resulting file name will be _xxx.meo.
The extension used is the default name you chose for protected files or the original default if you haven't changed
it. See the Preferences screen.
If you want, you can change the default extension name for protected files. In fact, you are encouraged to do so
in order to enhance your security feeling.
You may also want to change the extension name for different type of content or to avoid having a lot of files
with the same extension. This is more to feed a feeling of security than a need.
Have in mind that Angel Eyes will recognize a file to be protected if the file extension matches the current default.
If you've protected a file and later changed the default extension name, the older file will not be recognized
by Angel Eyes as being protected. This is because Angel Eyes leaves no trace on a protected file to be linked to
the program.
To make this more clear to understand take the following examples
Windows recognize a file to be executable not only by the extension on the file ".exe" but for data embedded
on the file that tells Windows it is an executable file.
A Zip packed file has information embedded on the file which tells windows it is a zip package and it must be open
with a zip program.
Angel Eyes does not embed any information about itself on protected files. Thus Windows has no way to know a protected
file is protected nor what program to call to open it.
The same happens to Angel Eyes; It will not know a file is protected. It will guess it is protected only if the
extension name matches the one set for protected files.
If you are paranoid with security feelings you may consider changing the default extension name for protected files
before closing the program. So the setting stored when the program quits will be wrong and "if somebody"
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Thumbnails
Thumbnails are used to have a quick idea of what a file's content
is.
To make thumbnails visible either click the thumbnail button
located on the Batch files-list bar or select it from the Preferences menu, section Show .
To display a thumbnail of a file, highlight a file name from the Batch files-list. The file must be of a picture
type and be supported by Angel Eyes.
Thumbnail's size may vary from file to file. Size is dependent on the picture's real size. The same scale is used
for all files which is about 20% of the actual size of the picture unless the actual picture already has thumbnail
size in which case the thumbnail size will hardly vary.
When thumbnails open, they are shown next to the Batch files-list (default). The placement for thumbnails is the
same every time the program starts.
If you want to move the thumbnail elsewhere, click on it picture and move the mouse to another location. Then click
on the picture again to release into the new location.
This new position is kept for as long as the program is running or you change it.
Thumbnails can be left open on the work area and can also be set to display nothing. This hides the picture. To
do it, position the mouse over the image and click the right mouse button. Clicking the same button again shows
the picture.
If there is another picture shown into the container, the thumbnail for the new selection will appear on top.
You will notice an icon of Angel Eyes in the center of the picture frame when the picture is hidden. Clicking on
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Examples
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Encrypting a Text File |
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Although the order of procedures is not important you may use the following
order till you find the one you prefer.
1. Type a Password -
2. Chose High security level -
3. Find the path where the unsafe file is located -
4. Find the unsafe file. -
5. Click into the box next to the filename. -
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Encrypting a Binary File |
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Although the order of procedures is not important you may use the following
order till you find the one you prefer.
1. Type a Password -
2. Chose the security level -
3. Find the path where the unsafe file is located -
4. Find the unsafe file. -
5. Click into the box next to the filename. -
6. Right click over the file list and select Process. - |
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Encrypting a File using a Key File |
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1. Select Use Key File option located under the Preferences menu.
2. Find the file and click on it to select it.
3. Select from the my computer panel the file you want to secure .
4. Click into the box next to the filename.
5. Right click over the file list and select Process. - |
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Sounds
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When the program finishes delete operations a low gong will sound.
When Angel Eyes finishes Processing or Searching tasks, a yeri yeri ohh will sound..
Other events produce different sounds like clicks and toorooks. |
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Shortcut Keys
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| File Open |
Ctrl+O |
| Save As... |
Ctrl+S |
| Copy |
Ctrl+C |
| Move |
Ctrl+M |
| Delete Record |
Ctrl+D |
| Exit Program |
Ctrl+X |
| Flush Memory |
Ctrl+F |
| Clear Info Box |
Ctrl+B |
| Select All |
Ctrl+A |
| Select None |
Ctrl+U |
| View |
Ctrl+V |
| Z Split |
Ctrl+Z |
| Folder Monitoring |
Ctrl+T |
| Recorder Manual |
Ctrl+R |
| Key File |
Ctrl+K |
| Info Box |
Ctrl+I |
| Help |
F1 |
| About |
F3 |
| My Computer |
F4 |
| Batch |
F5 |
| Tile Horizontal |
F6 |
| Tile Vertical |
F7 |
| Cascade |
F8 |
| Close All -screens |
F11 |
| Stop - Abort |
F12 |
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Glossary
UData: Unprotected Data Folder
Vigh: Very High security level.
Uigh: Ultra High security level. |
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SECURITY TIPS
1. Do not tell anybody you store confidential files.
2. Never store unsafe files in your computer, disks, CDs or any other media.
3. Do not store confidential files in your computer, rather use a floppy disk, a CD or other compact storage media.
Avoid Tape backup media. Tape Backup media has an implicit meaning on it name and is the first place after your
computer where anybody will look.
4. Use a non-standard extension name for your files or a name that might refer to something else.
5. Keep passwords and reference logs safely away from where you keep your confidential data.
6. Get an extremely safe encryption program to store passwords and login information. We recommend PGTec's InteliPass or Online
Keys for multilingual capability. Both applications can be download
free from our web site.
7. Use the Highest security encryption level whenever possible.
8. If you leave the computer unattended clear up the password field and flush the buffers by selecting the Flush option
under Edit menu..
9. If another application has forced Windows to became unstable and/or your computer crashes and you had Angel
Eyes active, some registers may have been left incorrectly cleared.
Restart the computer (even if you don't need to use it) and run Angel Eyes.
After the main working screen has open, close the program as you normally do. This procedure is needed to close
properly the registers and clear properly blocks of memory used by the program.
10. Use passwords composed by two or more words, separated by a non standard separator or a space or two.
11. This is a 30 day evaluation program. Do not wait till the trial expires to purchase a license. Waiting too
long will disable the program and you will not be able to use it till the registration arrives.
12. As this being a security program, do not tamper with it files. Doing so will damage the program and it settings
irreversibly. The self protection security features embedded in the program will disallow any attempts of reinstallation
or error correction. Once this program was messed up it will never run again on the same computer. |
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Windows Registry Settings
To lower risk of exposure just a few keys are recorded onto the Windows System Registry.
No log file, path to protected files nor unprotected file loads are recorded into the registry.
No shared references to default protected file types are recorded either.
All logs and settings are stored on disk, usually on the application's root folder. Thus if an emergency arise,
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Benchmark
Note: Times will vary from system to system, due to processor
speed, operative system, processor load and other factors. The following table is given for comparison purposes.
The 550MHz is a K6/2 running on Windows 98. 1.2Ghz and 1.7 Ghz platforms run on Windows xp.
Type is the
type of data processed - S. Level
is the security level used. - KL
is the Key length -
OPrc. is the
# of other processor intensive programs running at the same time (ex: playing a mp3 file). Time to process in seconds and fraction.
% R: Time gain in % if Angel Eyes
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JPG |
91k |
High |
Encrypt |
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JPG |
91k |
Med |
Encrypt |
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JPG |
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Encrypt |
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JPG |
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Low |
Encrypt |
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JPG |
91k |
High |
Encrypt |
550MHz
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JPG |
244k |
High |
Encrypt |
550MHz
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JPG |
244k |
High |
Encrypt |
550MHz
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2.0
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20
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JPG |
244k |
Med |
Encrypt |
550MHz
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1.3
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JPG |
244k |
Low |
Encrypt |
550MHz
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20
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BMP |
326k |
High |
Encrypt |
550MHz
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8
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1.7GHz
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5.0
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BMP |
326k |
Med |
Encrypt |
550MHz
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308
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8
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BMP |
326k |
Low |
Encrypt |
550MHz
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Recommended Software
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InteliPass - Professional Password management Utility
Online Keys - Password management Utility w/Multilingual capability
Crunch Machine - Protect data with a single button click
Picture Bag - Add and view a collection of pictures to and from a single archive. Collections
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Registration by standard mail
To purchase a license by mail, pull down the Help menu, select Register and then click by Mail.
A screen to collect your personal information will open. Please fill out all applicable fields and click Print
to get a copy on paper to be mailed to us with your payment.
That screen is divided into two parts. You need to fill out only the applicable for the method you want to receive
the authentication code to unlock the program.
You don't need to fill out your physical address fields if you want to receive the code by Email.
Our preferred delivery method is Email.
If you want us to ship by standard mail you must add the cost of shipping plus media and packaging.
If you prefer we use a private courier service the above also applies and/or contact us for pricing, and to know
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Online Registration
If you want to register online, pull down the Help menu, select Register and then click Online;
After your payment processing is finished and we receive confirmation of it, we will email you instructions to
activate the program.
For online registrations we only accept payments done trough PayPal. If you don't have an account with PayPal you
can get one free after a few keystrokes. It is really easy.
At that point you become entitled to life time support for the program version you paid for. This includes a 1(one)
back-up key with no charge if at any time - within 2 years - if you need to reinstall the product on the same computer.
Note: Keys are not portable. This means, each key is only useful on one computer at a time.
For corporate licensing or other network applications, please contact us for pricing and details. |
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Contact Information
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General questions (before registering) can be sent
to software_isinet@hotmail.com
Please do not use this address for issues other than general
questions.
Support for registered users is available online either through any of our web sites or by email
Please do not use this address for other issues other than those
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Due to spam and excessive unsolicited mailings, we change
our email addresses from time to time. If you receive a message telling the address is invalid, visit our web site
to get an updated address.
Frequent visits are encouraged in order to be up to date with upgrades and updates.
http://www.bawy.org/pgtec |
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