Descripto version 1.0.3
Author: Reza Soltani
Copyright Inersi Inc.
http://www.inersi.com/labs/descripto
License URI: http://inersi.com/labs/descripto/terms_and_conditions.php
Date: 18/03/2013
readme v.1.C.2
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I. Description
Descripto allows users to easily create private and secure notes on your Skype contact.
This tool supports the following features:
o Automatic retrieval of all Skype contacts
o Local storage of all data in XML
o Contact selection from Skype. Clicking a contact on Skype's contact list causes Descripto to display the notes of the selected user.
o Print service with preview for notes
o Password protection - See Security section below
o Import and export of data file
o AES-128 encryption of data - See Security notes below
o Auto-save
II. File List
o Descripto.exe - the main executable module
o Descripto.exe.config - program's initial settings
o Descripto.ico - program icon
o notes.xml.dat - data file (encrypted or plain) - located in %Username%/AppData/Local/Inersi_inc/Descripto
o Readme.txt - this file
o Terms and conditions.rtf - The software license agreement
o This tool generates a settings file 'user.config' located in %Username%/AppData/Local/Inersi_inc/Descripto
o The avatars folder resouces located in %Username%/AppData/Local/Inersi_inc/Descripto
III. Requirements
1. .NET version 4.0 or higher. You can download the latest version from http://www.microsoft.com/net/download
2. Latest version of Skype must be installed and available to use
3. This tool is designed to run under Windows 2000/XP/2003/VISTA/7 32-bit and 64-bit
4. This program uses SKYPE4COM.DLL, which is automatically registered during the installation phase
5. This program also uses Microsoft.VisualBasic.PowerPacks.Vs.dll, which is automatically registered during the installation phase
IV. How to Use
1. Start descripto from Desktop or Start menu
2. If this is the first time running Descripto, you must allow the program to access Skype.
This is done by opening Descripto and then clicking the 'Allow Access' button on Skype.
3. Wait for the program to load all contacts from Skype.
4. You can then select a contact form Descripto or Skype and start typing.
5. You must click the save button or press Ctrl+S to save your work.
V. Security
1. User's passwords are securely hashed in clients computer
2. If the program is password protected, data file is AES-128 encrypted using the password.
This means that if the password is forgotten, there is no way of recovering the data file.
3. Even if the program is password protected, User's data files may be kept in plain text format while in computer memory.
VI. Compatibility
This tool has been tested under the following platforms:
Windows XP Home and Professional 32-bit
Windows VISTA 32-bit
Windows VISTA 64-bit
Windows 7 32-bit
Windows 7 64-bit
VII. Known Issues
1. Program may freeze with Skype version 4 or older.
VIII. Additional Resources
For bug report, questions and suggestions visit the official website.
<http://www.inersi.com/labs/descripto>
<support@inersi.com>
IX. What's new
What's new in 1.0.3
o Enhanced security while the program is running
o Bug fixes and cpu consumption improvements
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What's new in 1.0.2
o Auto-save feature
o Bug fixes