
		WizCODE File Encryption Instructions

WizCODE-a file encryption/decryption tool, for help keeping "private"
files private!  Small, simple, fast!  Works on IBM PC compatible computers.

Usage:  at DOS prompt  "WizCODE <filename.ext>"(without quotes)
        WizCODE prompts for password.  The same usage for encryption
        or decryption...use the same password on encrypted files.

WizCODE is a "bi-directional" file encryption tool.  All this means is
if you use a password to encrypt a file, any file, it will encrypt the
file where it is unreadable by the majority of people.  To decrypt the
file, use the same password again.  WizCODE is not "strong" encryption,
if a person works for the FBI, CIA or RSA they can probably break the
encryption.  However, for a casual would-be snoop, the file appears to 
be nothing more than binary gibberish.  WizCODE is a "DOS" program, but
it runs well in a DOS box under Windows, at least 3.1 and 95 as far as
I know.  Simple, fast, small and easy to use...and best of all it's FREE!
Makes an excellent "envelope" for sending email text messages that you
would rather only the intended recipient be able to read.  Think of it
this way...WizCODE puts your message in an envelope, seals the envelope
with a password instead of a lick, and the password also acts as the
"letter opener" for the recipient to open the email message!  WizCODE is
smaller, quicker and simpler to use than other encryption software such
as PGP (Pretty Good Privacy), or Blowfish.  However, the encryption should
not be considered as "strong" as other software based encryptors.  WizCODE's
strength is in it's simplicity, speed, and size.  Excellent for beginners
just starting out with file encryption, or those just wanting a bit of
privacy in their email or other forms of computer communications.

To use WizCODE, get to a DOS command prompt (the little "C:\" or similar)
and while in the directory where it is located, unless it is in your DOS
"path", type WizCODE "filename.ext" then press ENTER (don't include the
quote marks!).  WizCODE quickly examines the file, then asks for you to
enter a password.  Any combination of normal letters and numbers on an AT
compatible keyboard will work.  WizCODE then will either encrypt the file
if it has not already been "WizCODEd" or it will decrypt the file if it
has already been encrypted.  WizCODE will work on virtually any type of
file, from plain text files, to graphics formats such as bitmap or JPEGs.
That's about all there is to using WizCODE.  As mentioned, WizCODE's file
encryption is not "strong", however for quick encryption of an email or a
picture file, it may be just what the Wizard ordered!

WizCODE is FREEWARE!  You may use it as long as you want, may pass it on 
to your friends, whatever.  If you find WizCODE to be somewhat useful, I
would appreciate an email message letting me know what you think.  The
standard disclaimer of responsibility applies...use WizCODE at your own
risk, I cannot be held liable for damages, either real or imagined!  I
cannot guarantee that WizCODE will run on each and every PC configuration
in the world, but it has no special software or hardware requirements, as
far as memory, CPU etc.  If using WizCODE causes your spouse to become a
bit miffed at you because they can't read a file of yours, that's your own
problem, I can't help you with that one!  If you encrypt a file, or files,
and forget the password...well, not much can be done about that either!
I currently have no way of retrieving a lost password!  So don't forget 
your password!  Write it down, or something, and store it in a safe place.
You can use any password you desire, as long as it is one of the "normal"
letters or numbers on your PC keyboard...sorry, no Extended ASCII ("ALT")
character support.

Happy WizCODEing!
Glenn Gilbreath, Jr.
Wizard57M
Wizard57M@aol.com, wizard57m@netzero.net

All rights reserved, but may be FREELY DISTRIBUTED. Please, include this
text file if you distribute WizCODE.  That way your friends have some sort
of reference to go by on using WizCODE!
