Signature995 can be accessed from the Start menu under Software995.

Signature995 uses Microsoft Cryptographic technologies to give you triple DES encryption, offering a high level of protection for all your Internet communications, including legal documents and financial transactions.  Signature995 employs Microsoft digital certificate technologies  to create and validate digital signatures. It is both powerful and easy to use.

Signature995 supports PDF documents (*.pdf), Microsoft Office documents (*.doc, *.xls, *.ppt) and Zip archives (*.zip) and UltraPdf documents (*.updf). 

The free Standard Encryption module for Signature995 uses native PDF encryption to  restrict users from printing, copying text and images and modifying PDF files. It can also password protect PDF files.

Unlike other PDF solutions, Signature995  is free to both the sender and the recipient. 

1: Encryption
Generates a 128 bit key from your password to encrypt PDF documents (*.pdf), Microsoft Office documents (*.doc, *.xls, *.ppt), UltraPdf documents (*.updf)  and Zip archives (*.zip). The encrypted file is placed in the same folder as the original document. It has the double file extension '.encrypt.995.'

PDF Rights Management Module for Signature995 - Pdf995 Standard Encryption module uses 128 bit RC4 encryption to restrict users from printing, copying text and images and modifying PDF files. It also uses 128 bit RC4 encryption to password protect PDF files. The Standard Encryption module for Signature995 is free and may be downloaded online from Signature995.

2: Decryption
Decrypts PDF documents, Microsoft Office documents and Zip Archives encrypted with Signature995 if the correct password is supplied. The unencrypted document  is placed in the same folder as the encrypted file. It has the additional file extension 'pdf', 'doc', 'xls',  'ppt', 'updf' or 'zip.'

3: Sign
Uses your digital certificate to sign a PDF document, Office Document or Zip Archive. If "SecureSign" is checked, the signed document will also be encrypted. The signed file is placed in the same folder as the original document. It has the double extension 'signed.995' or 'securesigned.995.' If "Prompt for co-signature" is selected, when a user double-clicks on the signed document, they will view the signatures, the document and be prompted to co-sign.

4: Co-sign
Uses your digital certificate to add a signature to a signed or SecureSigned (requires the document's password)  document.

5: Verify
Verifies signatures and displays the Certificates of a signed or SecureSigned (requires the document's password) document. 

The free version of Signature995 will display a sponsor page in your web browser each time you run it. If you would prefer not to see sponsor pages, you may download a license key for $9.95. Send questions and comments to support@pdf995.com.

Running the Signature995 on Citrix/Terminal Server
Signature995 may be offered to Citrix/Terminal Server users by adding User Mode=1 to the [Parameters] section of ..\pdf995\res\pdf995.ini.

Digital Certificates:
Signature995 creates an unauthenticated digital certificate the first time it is run.  You can learn more about digital certificates as follows: In  Microsoft Outlook Express select Tools->Options->Security. You can obtain a free authenticated certificate by clicking  "Get Digital ID's."

If you receive an unauthenticated digital certificate in a signed document but you trust the sender, you should install it in the Trusted Root Certification Authorities Store by clicking the "Install Certificate..." button when the Certificate is displayed.

Signature995 Requirements:
In order to encrypt and decrypt documents with Signature995 you will need Internet Explorer 6.0 or later. Older systems may alternatively install the Microsoft Internet Explorer High Encryption Pack.

To create a PDF file:
Pdf995 is a free tool available for download at www.pdf995.com. Its easy-to-use interface allows you to create PDF files by simply selecting the "print" command from any application, creating documents which can be viewed on any computer with a PDF viewer.

To edit a PDF file:
PdfEdit995 is a free tool available for download at www.pdf995.com/pdfedit.html.  With pdfEdit995 you can customize your pdf995 output with an easy-to-use utility: Insert links and bookmarks, access Pdf995 quickly from the Word toolbar, preview documents, combine files, change page orientation, add "Confidential" stamps, create PDF stationery, adjust image resolution, summarize documents, create batch print jobs from Microsoft Office applications and choose from several file naming methods.

OmniFormat
www.omniformat.com
OmniFormat is a free document conversion utility which allows dynamic conversion and image manipulation of over 75 file formats including HTML, DOC, XLS, WPD, PDF, XML, JPG, GIF, TIF, PNG, PCX, PPT, PS, TXT, Photo CD, FAX, MPEG and more.

PhotoEdit995
www.photoedit995.com
PhotoEdit995 allows you to create or edit graphic images, retouch photographs, and perform other alterations on image files including jpeg, gif, tiff, and Photoshop psd. When used with the free Photo Edit graphics module, it is a professional image editing solution whose capabilities rival those of similar programs.

SearchWithin
www.searchwithin.com
SearchWithin is a free full text index search engine that allows you to search inside the files on your drive or network. It looks beyond the titles and inside PDF, HTML, Text, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Word Perfect and Microsoft PowerPoint documents. SearchWithin works just like major search engines, using advanced querying and full-text search technologies to help you find the information you need fast.

UltraPdf
www.ultrapdf.com
UltraPdf is an exciting, new way to publish and share digital photographs, PDF, HTML and Microsoft Office documents. UltraPdf binds multiple photos and documents into a single, indexed UPDF file making it easy to organize and distribute digital photo albums, project documents and presentations. PhotoShare is the first of our specialized products to take advantage of the UPDF format, specifically designed for managing and emailing your digital images.

BackUp995
www.backup995.com
Backup995 is a utility that protects against data loss from computer hardware failures and damage from malicious internet viruses. Backup995 is the quick and easy way to safeguard against loss of valuable files. Backup995's Incremental Backup Technology, its Backup Scheduler and its Data Archiving features mean that from now on backups can be done automatically, quickly and on a regular basis.

Zip995
www.zip995.com
Zip995 is the fast, free way to open and create popular Zip Archive format files. It is fully compatible with other Zip Archive utilities. It includes advanced archiving features such as encryption, variable compression levels, file updating and the ability to create self-extracting zip files.

Ftp995
www.ftp995.com
Ftp995 is a powerful FTP-client for Windows 9x, ME, NT4, 2000 and XP. It provides access to many advanced FTP client features including: the ability to resume Uploads/Downloads (if the server supports it); site manager with folders; timeout detection; firewall support; SOCKS4/5 and HTTP1.1 Proxy support; SSL secured connections; SFTP support; upload/download queue; and drag&drop . 

OpenOffice995 Business Applications Suite
www.openoffice995.com

The Business Applications Suite consists of professional quality applications for creating, viewing and editing Microsoft Word documents (.doc), PowerPoint presentations (.ppt), FrontPage WebPages (.html) and Excel spreadsheets (.xls).

Included:

• a full featured word processor with professional formatting and layout tools, spell checking, auto-complete and auto-format as you type.
• a comprehensive spreadsheet with advanced functions and tools for data analysis.
• a presentation application with built in tools to: create and edit drawings, diagrams and pictures; add clipart and animation effects; create slideshows.

ePad995 Paperless Notes:
www.epad995.com
ePad995 allows you to create virtual sticky notes and reminders directly on your Windows desktop. ePad notes are just like post-it notes for your computer. Jot down tasks, messages, ideas, appointments, phone numbers, birthdays, or just place a memorable quote in a note and stick it on the desktop. ePad notes can be positioned anywhere you wish, or hidden in your task bar. Accessing them is simple, and the notes are even resizable. ePad note contents can be formatted to include fonts, colors, transparency, display mode, effects, hyperlinks, bullets and numbering. You can paste a website URL or email address in an ePad note and have it right on your desktop. The Find feature allows you to quickly locate a note by content or title.

WordBrowser995 Desktop Dictionary:
www.wordbrowser995.com
WordBrowser995 is an English language dictionary and thesaurus for your PC desktop. It offers easy access to definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and compound phrases. WordBrowser995 quickly looks up text typed into the Word box in real time. It also looks up selected text in Internet Explorer or the Windows clipboard. It draws from a comprehensive collection of over 150,000 words and phrases to provide the most relevant results.

Signature995 comes with absolutely no warranty.

This is version 8.03.