General Information

FileLock Info

Latest Version: 2.1
Release Date: 8/23/00
Shareware Fee: $10
Minimum Requirements: PPC 601, System 7.1 (68k Mac users can still download v2.03)

Big Al FileLock is a simple program which lets you password protect any file. Users will be forced to enter the correct password to open the file. FileLock can password protect documents or applications.

Ordering FileLock

Option #1. Print out the text file order form that came with FileLock or if you can't print out the order form, then write your name, address, and E-mail address on a piece of paper. Also write down that you want to register FileLock. Send the order form with a check or Money Order for $10 to

Al Staffieri Jr.
1061 Crestwood Dr.
Williamstown, NJ 08094
USA

Option #2. (U.S. residents only) Order online by credit card using PayPal.com.

Option #3. Order online by credit card through kagi at http://order.kagi.com/?S9R.

Recent Version History

v2.1 - 8/23/00

Switched from 68k native code to PPC native code (68k Mac users can still download v2.03).
Up to 20 files at once can be dragged over FileLock to lock or unlock them.
Displays the name of the file being locked or unlocked.
Passwords are no longer case sensitive.
Some applications would not auto-launch when unlocking them. This should be fixed.

v2.03 - 7/24/96

Improved error handling for unusual problems which may occur when locking or unlocking files
Corrected error messages for disk locked and disk full

v2.02 - 6/9/96

Minor changes to eliminate problems when trying to lock certain read-only files

v2.01 - 5/18/96

Fix memory bug that was causing an error when unlocking large files

v2.0 - 5/13/96

Compatible with Macs having more than 16Mb of RAM
Improved Finder icon handling
Variable length passwords (3-10 characters)
Ability to lock applications
Applications are automatically launched when unlocked
New locking procedure can't be easily undone using resource editors
Locked files can't be opened by applications that search for a recognized format or have a "Recently Used" list

Troubleshooting and Help

Password Won't Unlock File

In FileLock v2.03 and older, although it is not mentioned in the ReadMe file, passwords are case sensitive. If you're sure you're using the right password, but still receive an "Incorrect Password" message, try using simple variations of the password such as putting a capital letter for the first character, using all capitals, using all small letters, etc. Even if you use the same password every time, some people do enter incorrect characters (typos) when locking a file. Please check your password before locking a file to make sure it is what you want it to be.

Locked Application Doesn't Auto-Launch After Unlocking It

This was a problem with FileLock v2.03 and older. This should be fixed in v2.1, but if it's still happening, please let me know. If it does happen, it shouldn't cause any problems other than the application not launching automatically.

I Received the Error: File is Locked or in use and can't be changed

This means the file is locked from the Finder. In the Finder, click on the file once to highlight it. Then select the Get Info menu and uncheck the Locked checkbox. You should now be able to lock or unlock the file with FileLock.

I Received the Error: File is too large to be locked

FileLock can only password protect files that are 15Mb or less in size.

I Need a Version That Runs on 68k Macs

You can still download FileLock v2.03 which runs fine on any Mac. I'm keeping it available for 68k Mac users since the latest version only runs on PPC Macs.

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