Lockngo Professional - User Manual (English) v6
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1. In the Open text box type the drive letter where lockngo exe is located for example x followed by the command you wish to send to Lockngo and then press OK Page 9 Keynesis LLC www keynesis com KOVNESIS Rev 17 03 12 3 2 2 Running Lockngo from the command line This option allows you to run Lockngo with certain features enabled or disabled directly from the command line This can be handy if you would like to automate the usage of Lockngo using batch files for example 3 2 2 1 Available parameters Mandatory p lt password gt k This flag is the password flag and therefore mandatory cannot be empty 3 2 2 2 Examples of use Example Bypass lock window lock without entire drive encryption Lockngo exe p 1234 Result Lockngo will be executed and immediately lock the portable drive with the password 1234 without asking the user for any input and without showing the Lockngo user interface During locking the locking message will appear to indicate that the drive is being locked The Lockngo user interface will only appear when Lockngo is executed when drive is locked to allow the user to enter the password to unlock the drive Please note it is also possible to unlock the drive from the command line To unlock just use Lockngo exe p lt the password you used for locking gt 4 Important issues Data backup It is always a good practice to backup your data Backing up your data2. make ten attempts to close it waiting one second between each attempt If the application still fails to shut down Lockngo will disregard it and will start the locking process Button Restore Defaults Restore defaults values Button Help Open a web page with help information for this window Button Save Save updated parameters and close the window Button Cancel Cancel changes and close the window 3 Advanced features of Lockngo Professional 3 1 Private Directory Lockngo Professional allows you to protect the most sensitive data by full encryption of such files These files must be placed into the folder Private Directory on the external drive Lockngo will encrypt them every time when disk is locking Since this operation is very time consuming it may increase locking and unlocking time The total size of these files should not be more than 500Mb If there are more that 500Mb in this folder than will be encrypted only the first SOOMb This limit may be changed in Program Preferences The folder Private Directory will be automatically created after the first disk lock 3 2 Advanced command line functionality 3 2 1 The command line Command line window is sometimes referred to as a DOS window You can open the command line window by doing one of the following Sending command line actions to Lockngo from the Run menu all versions of Windows from the Windows Start menu select Run
3. will assure that if your drive 1s lost stolen or if your data 1s deleted or corrupted for any reason such as power shortage accidental delete or format you will have still have a safe copy Please make sure to backup your data on a regular basis Backup copy of Lockngo Always keep a backup copy of Lockngo This might become handy if you accidentally delete Lockngo from your drive or if the file Lockngo exe file is corrupted This might happen in rare cases of power shortage during drive locking or in cases of a removable drive that was plugged out during the read or write operation If for some reason Lockngo exe does not work from your drive copy the backup copy of Lockngo onto your drive overwriting the existing file and run it www keynesis com KEVI S Rev 17 03 12 Uninstalling other removable drive utilities before using Lockngo If you are using or have installed any other removable drive software we recommend uninstalling it before using Lockngo 5 Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Please refer to the Keynesis website for Frequent Asked Questions www keynesis com faq 2003 2012 Keynesis LLC All rights reserved This document is subject to change without prior notice Keynesis assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document Keynesis products are not warranted to operate without failure www keynesis com
4. 6 auto lock dialog This dialog allows you to lock the drive immediately postpone locking or cancel this operation Page 6 Keynesis LLC www keynesis com nwa Rev 17 03 12 If you don t do click any buttons during 25 seconds the drive will be locked with the previously used password Lock drive immediately with last used password Later Cancel this operation now and show this dialog next time when computer has not been used during 10 minutes I will lock it myself Cancel this operation now and disable auto locking till later the next time when disk is unlocked Delay in 10 minutes can be changed or disabled see Program Preferences 2 7 Program Preferences The program does not require changing its properties It can be used immediately after installation to disk with default preferences Preferences window allows changing the default values if it 1s necessary Lockngo Preferences General Private Directory full file encryption in this folder Instant lock by one click C Disable Private Directory feature I Open disk in Windows Explorer after locking unlocking 512 MB max File name with disk owner information m owner aoe aa Automatic disk locking if user is inactive Autorun after unlocking IY Disable C Never Program Name 5 Minutes 1 Hour 10 Minutes C 3 Hours C 20 Minutes 6 Hours Window mode 30 Minutes C 12 Hours Help Restore Defaults Figu
5. Tess Rev 17 03 12 Lockngo Professional User Manual Rev 17 03 12 Updated for Version 6 bagel Keynesis LLC www keynesis com Rev 17 03 12 Table of contents l System REQuirem ent Swasececsnreissccsacesscadsatnsesasencsncnsneckascesaceassemaanctecamenincdiacasacodaocdeeds 3 2 MO Sti NCI vrs veces nce sa ons cs sene ease sanocoennaue E T 3 Deke NS QCM O us rim erii eieren i N E EEEE 3 2 2 Locking your portable drive using Lockngo ssssessessessscossossesssosssssesssesseossess 5 Dede MVCN yonr ACV visit co ae E S E E A sesonsudvacncedenononstiountes 5 2 4 Visual feedback during drive unlock s essesseesssossessessessscossosseossossossesssesseossoss 5 Zos Lockie mind i aran E E EE 6 2 AWO lOKurnparnee i E OA EEE 6 2 7 Programi PRCLCEON CCS aren na n stqsoun ddumsuuseass tran gee psacstaateontersers 7 3 Advanced features of Lockngo Professional ccesccssscesesccescceesccescceesceeesees 9 3 1 Private Directory ccrspcecuroi E E 9 3 2 Advanced command line functionality s esseeossossesssosesssecssesseossossessesssesseossess 9 3 21 The CO en ak VANS ene E T TEE N 9 3 2 2 Running Lockngo from the command line sseessesesossesssosseossossossesssosseoseess 10 3 2 21 PAN GM ADIC parameters essa E A E 10 3 2 2 2 PRAM PLCS Of WSC esineisiin AARETE 10 A Important ISSUES srssacniessannniai n AEN e aaa 10 5 Frequently Asked Questions FAQ sssssssssssssossseossesssesssesssossseosseosseosseossc
6. ck the Unlock button and wait for the unlock process to complete Turn off instant lock B Figure 3 Unlock window 2 4 Visual feedback during drive unlock During drive unlock the Lockngo user interface will close along with the explorer window of your drive An Unlocking message will appear Next the explorer window of the drive should reappear showing the entire content of the drive Page 5 Keynesis LLC www keynesis com Rev 17 03 12 Unlocking Please wait Figure 4 Unlocking window 2 5 Lock reminder If Lockngo was used to unlock the drive to access its content and later the drive is unplugged unlocked an alert window will appear reminding to lock the drive This alert window can be turned off manually by clicking the OK button in the alert window This alert window will self close in 25 seconds if the OK button was not pressed manually Security Warning Warming You unplugged your external device without protecting it Please plug your external device back and lock it properly This message will automatically disappear in 18 seconds Figure 5 Lock remainder 2 6 Auto lock The drive will be automatically locked automatically if you don t work with computer during 10 minutes Before locking drive Lockngo will show following window Security Warning Your portable drive will be automatically locked in 14 seconds Late will lock it myself later Figure
7. f user is not active 5 minutes 12 hours Defines delay for Auto locking function Disk will be locked automatically if user does not work with computer during this time See Auto lock Private Directory full file encryption in this folder Disable Private Directory Disable this feature feature 512MB 1GB Defines maximum limit for files in the Private Directory folder which should be fully encrypted Attention encryption of large amount of data is very time consuming operation It may significantly increase locking unlocking time Make sure that you place into Private Directory only the most confidential files Autorun after unlocking Disable this feature Program name The name of the application that should be executed Do not include drive letter If your application is located outside the root directory of your removable drive you must include the relative path to it starting from the root level omitting the drive letter If your application requires some command line Page 8 Keynesis Page Keynes LLC www keynesis com KOVNESIS Rev 17 03 12 a parameters include them right after its name Windows mode Defines the window mode in which your application will open Close this program when disk Defines whether Lockngo will try to close the is locking application before locking a disk In case your application fails to terminate for example while waiting for user input Lockngo will
8. ockngo has no back doors This means that if you forget your password even we will not be able to unlock it for you and you will be forced to format it Password Quality Graphical indicator a for evaluation of your password quality Hide Password uncheck this option to make your password visible while you type Use instant Lock Checking this option will allow you to lock your data instantly by double clicking the Lockngo icon in your drive When you use this function Lockngo will use your current password To turn this feature off Lock your drive by double clicking the Lockngo icon After the drive has been locked double click the Lockngo icon again to show the Unlock screen Uncheck the Use Instant Lock option and click Unlock Next time you launch Lockngo it will be back in its default state showing the lock screen Page 4 Keynesis LLC www keynesis com Rev 17 03 12 2 2 Locking your portable drive using Lockngo Locking your drive requires you to select a password confirm it and click the Lock button During drive lock the Lockngo user interface will close along with your drive explore window During its locking operation Lockngo displays its process dialog a Locking Please wait Figure 2 Locking window 2 3 Unlocking your drive Run Lockngo by double clicking on the Lockngo exe inside the locked drive Type the exact same password you used to lock the drive Cli
9. osssosseos 11 Page 2 Keynesis LLC www keynesis com Keynesis 1 System Requirements Pentium and above 1MB of free space in the portable drive Rev 17 03 12 Supported operating systems Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Server 2003 versions Important Lockngo requires administrative privileges Supported file systems FAT FAT32 exFat and NTFS file systems Supported media types Flash memory drives and external hard drives of any size including Advanced Format AF disks 2 Using Lockngo 2 1 The Lockngo user interface Password entry text boxes Lockngo title bar use it to move Lockngo Password quality Pa word Confirm Pa word indicator e Hide iv password E while typing EE FEN G Skips the lock screen Double click Figure 1 Xock windo Eor iio The lock button Cancel button application to encrypts and closes Lockngo Program protect files hides your data without preferences Locking Page 3 Keynesis LLC www keynesis com KEVI a Rev 17 03 12 Password you are required to select a password to protect your drive You are required to fill in at least one character in the password field To keep your data from being compromised try to select a password that will not be easy to guess A strong password usually contains character symbols and a combination of lowercase and uppercase characters Important L
10. re 7 Lockngo Preferences window Instant lock by one click Checking this option will allow you to lock your data instantly by double clicking the Lockngo icon in your drive When you use this function Lockngo will use your current password To turn this feature off Lock your drive by double clicking the Lockngo icon After the drive has been locked double click the Lockngo icon again to show the Unlock screen Page 7 Keynesis LLC www keynesis com Kevnesis Rev 17 03 12 Uncheck the Use Instant Lock option and click Unlock Next time you launch Lockngo it will be back in its default state showing the lock screen Open disk in Windows If it is not checked Lockngo will not open Explorer Explorer after locking neither after locking nor after unlocking unlocking File name with disk owner Lockngo Professional allows you to save a special information personal details file in your removable drive s root directory You can use this file to include your personal information and contact details so that if the drive is found by anyone it can be safely returned to you Your personal details file will be excluded from the locking process and will remain available even when your drive is locked The file can be of any type textual graphical etc Make sure you keep the file size below 150 KB and its name contains only ASCII characters don t use national alphabets in the file name Automatic disk locking i
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