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* SendPass 96 Documentation *
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SendPass 96 created by StepNet Pty Ltd.
Version 0.97.0004
Documentation Release Date: 10 July 1996

Usage & Support Policy
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SendPass 96 is being distributed as shareware.  You may freely copy and distribute the entire package in its original form.  Please register once you have evaluated the product and agree to continue usage.  Only registered users will receive support and free upgrades.  

Overview
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SendPass 96 was created to provide all Windows NT 3.51 users an easy method of sending messages and changing passwords.  SendPass will change either your local password or if your are part of a Microsoft compatible Domain you can change your Network Domain Password.

Installation Procedures
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1. Copy sp96a.zip into an empty directory.
2. Unzip sp96a.zip with PKUnzip
3. Change value in setup.ini file to suit minimum password length.
   See notes below for more info on setup.ini customisation.		
4. Run Setup.

Setup.ini Notes
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1. Setup.ini contains two entries which allow you to a) set the default minimum password length used on your network and b) the ability to force this setting during the installation.

2. The first entry "MinPassLength" must match the minimimum password length which is set in the User Accounts policy in your Domain.

3. The second entry "ForceDefault" allows you to force the value in "MinPassLength" as an unchangeable default during the installation process.  This prevents end users from changing the value during the install.

4. Below are the default values of setup.ini.

[PasswordSettings]
' this is the default minimum password length used
' by the setup program.
MinPassLength = 6
ForceDefault = No

5. The values from setup.ini are written to the registry at installation time.  No .ini file is used after installation is complete.

Uninstall Procedures
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A) Double click on Uninstall icon created after intial installation.
or
B) Run Add/Remove Programs utility in Control Panel.


Component Details
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Sending Messages
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SendPass provides a neat Graphical Interface to the inbuilt Microsoft (Domain) Messaging system available on all Microsoft Operating Systems connected to a Microsoft Network Domain.  SendPass allows the user to easily send messages to any member of a Lan Manager or Windows NT Domain from a client running Windows NT 3.51 or above.

Password Changing
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SendPass provides a more natural method of changing your user password.  An icon or shortcut can be created to SendPass allowing the user to easily locate the program.  For a Windows NT 3.51 client SendPass will change the password for that users account on the Domain Controller of the logged in Domain.  Alternatively if the user is not connected to a Domain, SendPass will change the password on the local account.

File Details
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A total of 16 files are contained within the file sp96a.zip.  The files VB40032.DLL, OLEPRO32.DLL and MSVCRT40.DLL are not included within the package.  These files are required for all VB 4.0 applications and can be found in the VB40032.ZIP package which is available in many locations on the Internet.

Note: VB40032.ZIP can be downloaded from the StepNet Web site. 

Registration
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To register SendPass 96 click on the Registration button, complete and print the registration form.

Why Register?
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Registered users will receive the following:
a) The Registered version of SendPass 96
b) Free and unlimited support for SendPass 96
c) Free upgrades to SendPass 96

The Registered version contains several enhancements over the shareware product.  These enhancements are as follows:
a) No nag screens.
b) Saves the last 10 message aliases in a drop down list box for sending messages.
c) Online Help.

Enhancements will be added to the registered product over time.  To keep informed on product enhancements in development visit the StepNet Web site.

StepNet Web Site
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For latest product information visit the StepNet Web site below.

http://pobox.com/~stepnet

More Info and Feedback
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If you do not have access to the Web site send an email to the Human at the address below.  Note this is not an automated service.
Send email with subject: "SendPass 96 Info" to: StepNet@pobox.com

Version Improvements
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version 0.96
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First released version.

version 0.97.0004
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1) Moved program settings from SendPass.ini to the registry.
2) Added the ability to enforce a minimum password length setting at install time.
3) Fixed bug with password change if error condition is 2245.
4) Fixed bug when printing registration form which truncated the word "AUSTRALIA".
5) Added the ability to press enter, directly after typing message text, to send a message.
