We would like to explain why you will see this dialog when you go to install our software.

Don't fear this warning before installing our software!

Microsoft, rightly, has made some changes that affect our software and other shareware developers like ourselves. Microsoft has implemented a strategy to secure Windows XP users from malicious software downloaded from the internet. What they have come up with to combat this is called the "Digital signature". You can read this on the dialog above.

How Digital signatures work

Digital IDs serve as virtual "shrink wrap" for the developers software: after we sign our code, if it is tampered with in any way, the digital signature will break and alert customers that the code has been altered and is not trustworthy. The dialog above is what you would see if this was the case, or if the software did not have a signature in the first place.

Why we don't currently sign our software

This technology cost alot of money, big corporations can afford it, but its more than what shareware developers can typically afford. It is rumored that the next version of windows xp (code name Longhorn) will not let users download software that does not have the "Digital Signature" . We here at Computer Solution Central have not purchased this technology at the moment but with the next revision of windows will probably be forced to do so.

You can trust our software

The software you download from this site, download.com and the multiple shareware sites you find our software on is trust worthy. There is no way anyone can replace the software on these sites with a modified version. Only download from websites that you trust. If you aren't sure about the web site, don't download their software. We create quality and safe software. We will never allow other programs to "piggy back" our software and thus install programs on your computer without your knowledge. We thank you very much for your support and hope this clears up any fears or questions SP2 for XP has caused.

More on XP Service Pack 2 as found on Download.com

The text below is taken from Download.com which is just one of many web sites were we publish our software. They cover common issues you should be aware of with Service Pack 2

You may have read some technology news about Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). Unlike many other Windows updates, this one will cause some noticeable changes to your Windows applications.

What is SP2?

SP2 is a major update for Windows XP focusing extensively on improving security, and includes updates to Internet Explorer and Outlook.


What does it change?

SP2 focuses on improving the security of Windows XP. A lot of changes are under the hood--things that you won't notice, such as memory and network protection. But others will be visible in Internet Explorer and Outlook. For a very technical article on everything new, read "Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2".

Internet Explorer

• The two biggest changes to Internet Explorer (IE) are the Pop-Up Blocker and the Manage Add-Ons screen, both accessible from the tools menu. In our testing, we found that the Pop-Up Blocker, at its default medium setting, worked pretty well, catching all common types of pop-ups. It places an information bar at the top of the window when it blocks a pop-up, which lets you decide whether to let it through or not. The Manage Add-Ons screen displays all the browser helper objects attached to IE, and lets you disable them. We would have also liked the option to remove them completely.
  
  When you try to download a program on Download.com, you may need to click the information bar at the top of IE to okay the download.
  
  

 

Outlook

The Windows e-mail client gets a few updates that should help protect from dangerous e-mails. With SP2, Outlook gets a plain-text mode that will cause HTML e-mail to be rendered as rich text, eliminating the possibility of malicious Javascript or other scripts. Also, e-mail attachments will not be allowed to interact with the system when they are received, preventing the automatic execution of worms and viruses.

Security Center

• SP2 adds a Security Center to Windows, accessible by clicking the Start menu, then choosing Accessories and System Tools. The Security Center can also be accessed as a Control Panel. The Security Center is just a screen that gives you access to the firewall, Internet options, and the automatic update feature. It also includes links to security information resources.
  
  

 

 

 

Firewall

Windows' built-in firewall hasn't been improved, although SP2 turns it on if it isn't already activated. If you start experiencing networking problems after installing SP2, you might want to try temporarily turning the firewall off. On a related note, SP2 automatically closes Windows network ports unless they are in use.

If you have the Download.com Secure Delivery client installed, Windows Firewall may display a special alert when you try to download programs. Choosing the "Unblock this program" option in the alert will let you continue using the Secure Delivery client without any further interruption.

Wireless Configuration Wizard

This new wizard can be found after clicking the Start menu, choosing Accessories, then Communications. It helps you set up a secure wireless network if you have the appropriate hardware.