For Immediate Release

PC Security(tm) for Windows Offers Total Computer Control

Tropical Software has released PC Security version 6, a Windows application that makes it easy to manage access to your system and all of its components. Using a family of easy-to-manage Locks, businesses and individuals can effortlessly protect their systems, folders, files, and Internet access against deliberate or accidental misuse.

The Home Navigation Screen introduces the user to PC Security's functions. On the screen there is a list of click able options. When the mouse moves over an option, an explanation appears describing what it is and when is should be used.

File Lock allows you to make files read-only, or to make them totally unavailable. Whether the system is shut down gracefully, or turned off abruptly, File Lock (and all of PC Security's Locks) will be operational when the computer is turned on again. As with all of the Locks, the PC Security administrator can use simple context (right-click) menus to quickly and easily lock and unlock files. Folder Lock lets you control access to entire folders and drives. You can restrict access to them in a number of ways, including making them read-only, locking them out, and hiding them.

Internet Lock provides various tools for controlling access to the web. Access may be password-protected by program and by user, or the entire Internet connection may be locked. You can even restrict employees', students' and children's downloads by file extension.

System Lock will effectively disable the keyboard and mouse until the proper password is entered. The Lock may be triggered by a hot key, a right mouse click, the time-of-day, the length of time the computer has been left unattended, or automatically at system startup. System lock also has a lock scheduler that can  be set for weekdays and weekends in 30 minute increments.

The Restricted System Lock lets you define a group of programs that can be run by each user, preventing them from running anything that is not on their list. Ideal for computers that are housed in public places, this Lock minimizes the damage from accidental or malicious misuse of the computer.

Shortcut/Program Lock makes itself the exclusive user of one or more programs, effectively keeping other users from running them. Window Lock lets you control access to specific windows within programs, granting users access to some functions, and denying them access to others.

Window lock can render any window invisible, locked, password protected, or closed by using keywords called a “Title Patterns”. The action is preformed when a window is opened with a Title Pattern in its heading. The affected windows are displayed in the “Titles Found” list where they can be reviewed.

To discourage attempts at bypassing PC Security's Locks, the program's Intruder Detection and Intruder Alarm will watch for a specified number of wrong passwords, and take any number of pre-programmed actions, including locking down the system even tighter. Users of Tropical Software's companion security product "Private Encryptor" can also have specified folders and files either encrypted or shredded when an intruder is detected.

In the Administration Settings, PC Security’s settings can be exported or imported. Multiple computers can be set without having to perform the settings manfully. Administration Setting also provides options for the system tray icon.

The system tray displays three different icons representing security on, security off, and Internet lock. Also, from the icon, security can be turned on and off provided the password is given. This function is quite convenient because the user can perform this operation without having to open the main program.

PC Security is ideal for schools, nonprofits, and businesses whose computer can be compromised by careless or unscrupulous customers or employees, as well as parents who need to restrict their children's access.

PC Security costs $44.95(US) for a single-user license, and may be ordered securely online from http//www.tropsoft.com . Education and site licenses, as well as bundles with other Tropical Software security and privacy software products, are available. You can download a free fully-functional, 30-day trial version of PC Security from the same web address.

PC Security runs under Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP. 

For more information, contact Tropical Software,  Fax (603) 299-0344. Internet http//www.tropsoft.com  

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About Tropical Software

Since 1994, Tropical Software has been developing and marketing security and privacy products for Windows users. In addition to PC Security, Tropical Software also markets

- Private Encryptor, a program that encrypts and hides your sensitive files,

- Strong Encryption Package, a Private Encryptor and Private Pix add-on that provides more powerful encryption for your files,

- Private Pix, an application that encrypts images and movies so that only you can view them,

- Secure Browser, a utility that lets administrators manage URL's that can be visited,

- Winvestigator, a program that secretly records computer activity,

- Private Desktop, a password-protected second desktop that only you can access.