SpyLock User Manual

SpyLock Lock-Down Utility (SpyLockInstall.exe): this program applies the actual security on the PC.
This program must be installed on each PC you wish to secure.

By installing SpyLock you agree to the standard legal disclaimer and EULA specified HERE.

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2.1. Installing SpyLock

SpyLock's viewer is easily installed by running the SpyLockInstall.exe. Simply install and run it (SpyLock.exe)
and you will be presented with a welcome window and on screen instructions.

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2.2. Uninstall

SpyLock can be removed via the add/remove programs control panel if you have chosen to include an installer during the installation process.

SpyLock will not appear in the 'add/remove program files' folder if you have not chosen to include an installer so you must manually uninstall it by deleting its program folder where it is installed (x:\program files\spylock) - Make sure the SpyLock client is NOT running before you try to delete this folder.

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3. Using SpyLock

3.1. Locking Down a Machine

To Start Lock-Down in SpyLock's client, simply right-click the system tray icon and choose "Lock Computer " - then
enter your SpyLock password. You can also lock the PC down by pressing the CONTROL+ALT+SHIFT+L hotkey once.

To access the client simply press the hotkey combination (CONTROL+ALT+SHIFT+L) - you will then be prompted for your password. After entering your password your machine will re-enabled without out the security settings. If you are running SpyLock in stealth mode and wish to go back into stealth mode, simply click on the "Hide SpyLock Icon" in the SpyLock system tray menu. If you have chosen the Hide SpyLock Icon before locking your PC, you can still lock your PC with the hotkey combination - unlocking the PC will reload the SpyLock tray icon into the task bar.

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3.2. Content Filtering

SpyLock can be configured to block/allow specific websites for the user, or to prevent specified applications from being
executed. Click on FILTERING to access SpyLock's filtering menu - simply select Websites Filtering or Applications Filtering to configure the appropriate content to be filtered.

Website and Applications Filters can be imported/exported for use on multiple PC's as well - just select the appropriate selection from the FILTERING menu.

Using SpyLock as a Content Filtering Tool
To use SpyLock as a content filtering/management tool, rather than a full system lockout tool you can perform the following steps:

1. Configure SpyLock's content filtering options.

2. Enable various SpyLock security settings that do not hinder a users full access to the machine. For example, do not enable the 'disable mouse functionality' option. Some good options that works well with content filtering would be the 'disable cd drives', 'disable log off','disable registry editors', etc.

3. Enable the SpyLock "lock down" - this will put the content filtering operations into effect, without effectively locking users out of your computer. When you wish to remove the content filtering simply unlock your PC.

4. You can also use the Content Filtering Scheduling feature to have SpyLock filter user activities (websites, applications, and chat clients) during specific hours of the day -without having SpyLock lock the PC down at all. Lockdown scheduling can be scheduled additionally to the filtering scheduling.

5. To disable content filtering simply lockdown your PC, then unlock. This will stop any scheduling for the current hour, letting you use SpyLock's settings again.

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3.3. General Settings

SpyLock's General Settings are accessed via SpyLock's system tray menu -> General Options.

Startup: SpyLock can be configured to load on windows startup for all users, the current user you are logged in under, or not at all.

Active Mode: this option allows SpyLock to be started in lock-down mode when it is opened - no need for manually starting its monitoring.

Stealth Mode: this option allows SpyLock to run in total stealth. Combined with 'Active Mode' the software will load and run in monitoring mode in complete stealth.

Splash Screen: this option will display the SpyLock splash introduction screen when it is started.

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3.4. Lock Settings

SpyLock's Lock Settings are accessed via SpyLock's system tray menu -> Security Settings

You have the option to disable your desktop, start menu button, mouse movement, network settings, etc.

Disable Windows Desktop	disables the ability to use the Windows desktop
Disable Start Menu Button	disables the START button in the Windows task bar
Disable Windows Shut Down	disables the ability to shut down the computer
Disable Windows Run Option	disables the Run... command in the Start menu
Disable Mouse Functionality	disables the ability to move the mouse at all
Disable Windows Bootkeys	disables the Windows bootkeys
Disable Control Panel	disables the ability to access the Windows Control Panel
Disable Network Settings	disables the ability to change the Windows Networking settings
Disable Windows Task bar	disables the ability to use the Windows task bar
Disable Windows Clock	disables the clock in the task bar
Disable Logging Off	disables the ability to log off of the computer
Disable Windows Searching	disables the Search/Find command in the Start menu
Disable Start Menu Changing	disables the ability to change and alter the Start menu -> Programs menu
Disable Escape Sequences	disables escape sequences (like alt+control+delete, alt+tab) Only takes effect when Mouse Functionality is disabled (disabled on Win9x)
Disable Printer Settings	disables the ability to alter the Printer settings
Disable Windows Task Manager	disables the ability to use the Windows task manager
Disable Registry Tools	disables the ability to edit the registry with Windows registry editors
Disable Clipboard	disables the ability to use the Windows clipboard (copy/paste)
Disable CD/Removable Drives	disables the ability to use cd-rom, floppy, and removable drives

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3.5. Lockdown and Filtering Scheduling

SpyLock can be configured lockdown your PC when you want it to, or filter user activity, on an hourly basis.

SpyLock's Lockdown and Filtering Scheduling is accessed via SpyLock's system tray menu -> Scheduling.

Simply check what hours you want SpyLock to lock or filter the PC, and click OK to save your settings.

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3.6. Lockdown Triggers

SpyLock can be configured lockdown your PC when certain events occur.

SpyLock's Lockdown Triggers are accessed via SpyLock's system tray menu -> Lockdown Triggers.

Lockdown when a CD is Inserted	locks the machine when a CD is inserted
Lockdown when a filtered app is blocked	locks the machine when a prohibited application is executed
Lockdown when a filtered site is blocked	locks the machine when a prohibited website is viewed
Lockdown when a filtered chat client is blocked	locks the machine when a prohibited chat client is used
Lockdown when a user is idle xxx minutes	locks the machine when a user is idle for a specified amount of time.

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3.7 Event Log

SpyLock has a built in event log that stores various system events that occur while SpyLock is running. Events that are logged include system lockdowns, unlocks, invalid access attempts, content filtering alerts, lockdown trigger events, and more. The event log can be exported to HTML, Excel, or Text file format for archived viewing.

SpyLock's Event Log is accessed via SpyLock's system tray menu -> View Event Log.

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3.8. The SpyLock Tray Menu

SpyLock is driven by its tray menu - this is where you will be able to access all of SpyLock's settings and features. The tray menu is located next to the system clock in the task bar. The tray menu allows you to configure SpyLock, lockdown your computer, and more. Here is an overview of what each tray menu item does:

Lock Computer	locks the machine, as you have configured.
Hide SpyLock Icon	Hides the SpyLock tray icon from the task bar. (lock then unlock to regain the icon)
View Event Log	launches the SpyLock event log.
General Options	accesses general startup and program options.
Lockdown Settings	accesses the lockdown security settings.
Lockdown Triggers	accesses the lockdown triggers configuration.
Lockdown Scheduling	accesses the lockdown scheduling options.
Filters	accesses content filtering configuration.
Help	accesses program documentation.

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3.9. SpyLock with Multiple User Configurations

SpyLock can be configured separately for each user on your Windows workstation. This means that you can have different security and filtering settings for each user of your PC. To do this follow these steps:

1. Install SpyLock under your Administrator account.

2. Run SpyLock under your Administrator account and configure your settings for that account, if desired.

3. Login under each username on your workstation and run SpyLock - then configure the settings as desired for that user. Each user will now have their own unique configurations for SpyLock!

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4. Licensing and Pricing

SpyLock's latest pricing schedules can be viewed at http://www.spytech-web.com/spylock-buy.shtml

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5. Technical Support

SpyLock's home can be reached at http://www.spytech-web.com/spylock.shtml

Technical questions should be filed at www.spytech-web.com/helpdesk

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6. Contact Us

We can be reached on the web at http://www.spytech-web.com/

Marketing/Advertising :
advertising@spytech-web.com

Software Reselling:
resell@spytech-web.com

Media Relations:
media@spytech-web.com

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