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Getting Started

 

 

The first time you start Sentry

 

The Sentry secures your PC, three things happen:

 

  1. Creation of Sentry password

 

Sentry needs to be configured with a "master password" so that you can unlock access to your computer, change custom options, and view personal messages.

 

The password you choose should be one that isn't easily guessed, but one that YOU will remember. Once Sentry has started, you will not be able to regain access to your computer without this password. Take your time in thinking of a password that will work for you.

 

  1. Building of a ScreenSaver database

 

After creating your Sentry password, a program will search your computer for ScreenSavers and store information on them in a small database. This database will come in handy in case you decide to have a graphical ScreenSaver run within Sentry.

 

  1. Default settings loaded

 

Sentry will start with the factory default settings, and then pop up an options dialog so that you may configure it to your liking. You can change these settings any time by clicking the options button on the Sentry Panel.