Getting Started

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Welcome to PeerLock. This product secures a user's files across a network of machines, ensuring that all copies of the files are locked while the user is working with the file. This security protects against multiple revisions occurring simultaneously on different machines.

How It Works

When a user opens a file in a watched folder, the corresponding target file is immediately locked on the other machines specified in the user selection list. Other users cannot make modifications to this file. When the user closes the file, the files residing on the other machines are immediately unlocked, and can now be used to make changes. PeerLock is designed to work with our PeerSync and Save-N-Sync products as to offer a total locking and synchronization solution.

Configuration

When using PeerLock specific environments will require certain options to be enabled/disabled. Each environment is unique and may require modifying the default options through the interface or by using Command Line Arguments. For more help on how to configure PeerLock for your environment please visit the support section on our website at http://www.peersoftware.com/support.html.

PeerLock Installations and Registration

PeerLock is shipped (downloaded) in a full installation program. To run, simply double click on the executable file from the explorer (or choose Start Menu Run option and the select the application).

Evaluation copies do not require user information and passwords. Registration copies require you to enter a Registration Key into the Register Software Screen. When purchased, Peer Software will send the Authorization Key required to unlock PeerLock's Evaluation. This key is to be entered during the installation of the software.

If this is an unregistered or evaluation copy of PeerLock, you can register it with Peer Software, Inc. as a fully licensed copy by providing credit card information via phone or secure Internet registration, or by sending a check or money order to the address below (see included "readme.txt" file for pricing information).

Upgrade Information

As new updates/changes become available, updated versions of the software will be posted on our web page http://www.peersoftware.com. Check this page periodically to download the latest executables. Your Authorization Key will continue to work with updated versions unless a major release is issued, or PeerLock is installed in a different folder than the previously installed/authorized version. Please refer to the WhatsNew and/or ReadMe files shipped with the PeerLock installation for the latest upgrade information.

Product Support

All support of PeerLock will be handled on our website (http://www.peersoftware.com) support page for this product.

Terms And Conditions

Read License agreement before using this program.

The manufacturer of PeerLock makes no warranties, implied or otherwise, for use of this product. User assumes all responsibility for any data loss or damage.

PeerLock is a registered trademark of Peer Software, Inc.

Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is strictly prohibited.

PeerLock Help Manual was built on Monday, January 23, 2017