All Pro Solutions has integrated the HexaLock software into our systems to be able to first put a copy protection onto the master, and then follow that up by burning the desired content onto the disc.

Introduction
Safeguarding digital content, data and software is often a mandatory part of the software publishing process, but it is a difficult task to do well. Content owners, Software Publishers and their CD-ROM Mastering and Replication service providers are looking for a state-of-the art solution that can help them with this important task.

Based on a powerful and unique architecture, HexaLock technology offers publishers a new level of available digital copy protection. HexaLock is committed to go beyond the standard and visible technologies in order to offer the most powerful, comprehensive and easy-to-use copy-protection solutions, so the content owners will be able to optimize their proprietary technology and improve their product profitability. The HexaLock AutoLock Wizard is easy to implement, while at the same time, offering excellent copy protection.

Basic Principle-
AutoLock Wizard
For those publishers who do not wish to integrate HexaLock Copy Protection within their source code or who use high level development environments, HexaLock offers an AutoLock Wizard. The AutoLock Wizard is used to automatically apply HexaLock CD-ROM Copy Protection onto program files without changing the source code. The AutoLock of program files is performed via the use of a dedicated copy protection software wizard. The AutoLock solution is very easy to implement and is particularly well suited for development environments such as Macromedia Director or Visual Basic.

The Copy Protection Components:

1.The publisher selects one or more program files from the Utility dropdown menu.
2.The replicator automatically arms these files thus creating a matrix of independent locks and adds a set of elements to the CD-ROM.
3.Multiple Program files can be locked.

Operation of Original CD-ROM

1.An original CD-ROM will start normally via the programÕs install process.
2.Checking for the unique set of elements authenticates disc.
3.The program runs normally.

Operation of Non-Original CD-ROM

1.The unique set of elements does not transfer to the CD-ROM during a standard coping operation.
2.The authentication test detects the missing element set.
3.The mines ÒexplodeÓ and do not allow the program to run. Developer may direct user to demo version, web site or some alternate scenario.

Easy To Implement

The HexaLock AutoLock Wizard is designed to operate without the need for programmer intervention. The publisher simply selects the program files to be protected from a dropdown menu. The Utility contains all the necessary tools for the developer to create a HexaLock Processed Gold Master to send to his authorized replicator. Released patches on the Internet can be easily encrypted as well.

Secure

HexaLock provides a high barrier against illegal casual consumer copying and professional piracy. HexaLock customers experience the benefits of extended product shelf life, while maximizing profitsthrough additional product sales. Due to the multi-point nature of HexaLock technology, each data lock is independently encrypted and subsequently decrypted. The locks are hidden and it is not possible to create a generic crack and put a short running file on the Internet to be downloaded.

Versatile and Compatible

With HexaLock you have the full capacity of the disc to protect all your titles. Less than 1MB of capacity is required for full HexaLock implementation. Results to date with actual protected titles, across multiple platforms and multiple CD-ROM drives show excellent compatibility with no reports of incompatibility issues. HexaLock technology is compatible with windows 9X/ME/NT/2000 and XP operating systems.

HexaLock technology is designed to be transportable across multiple platforms such as CD-ROM, CDR, DVD-ROM, the Internet and Hard Drives with little change required to the application.

Easy to Manufacture, Available Worldwide

HexaLock is currently offered in the US and Israel through replicators from the US, Europe and the Middle East. HexaLock has developed a state-of-the art, complete copy protection solution. HexaLock Processed Gold Masters are designed to work with standard CD-ROM premastering, mastering and replication processes. Further, no alteration of QA test equipment is required in order to properly test HexaLock protected CD-ROMs.