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File Secure PDF Viewer

This is the PDF viewer that allows users to view your protected file. It enforces your document permissions for each unique file. All files protected by File Secure Pro must be viewed with this PDF viewer. If the user does not have this already installed on their PC, when they first attempt to open your protected file, they will automatically download and install the viewer.

Here is the Complete Registration Process
  1. The user is forwarded to the secure registration page by your payment system or from an authorized web site.

  2. They enter their Name and Email address.

  3. This data is entered into the File Secure Pro database and the customer is instantly sent a confirmation email which contains a download link to the file and their unique Password Key.

  4. The user clicks the download link to begin the file download.

  5. Once the download is complete the file automatically checks for the presence of the FS PDF Viewer. If it is not found on the user's PC, it will then be automatically downloaded and installed.

  6. Immediately after the Viewer is downloaded and installed, the user is presented with the Password Key Entry Box.



  7. Once they enter the Password Key, they will be asked to enter some additional registration information. This is optional and can be modified by you.


  8. After the registration data has been entered, the Viewer will verify that the user is authorized to access the file and the file will open. If the user is not authorized, the file will not open.


Each subsequent time the user opens the file, they do not need to enter any further information. They simply click on the file and then choose OPEN. The file will check for authorization each time and will not open for unauthorized users.

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Viewer Messages

As you may already know, the viewer allows you to Broadcast Messages to the user. These messages are displayed when the user opens the file. All new messages will pop up as the user opens the file. Previously viewed or old messages will be stored in the message area and can be viewed by the user by clicking on the file and then clicking the MESSAGES button. If a file is locked or expired, the user will no longer be able to access the messages.

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Viewer Unregister

This option allows the user to move the file to a different computer. It does this by allowing the user to UNREGISTER the file password key and then registering it again at another location. Note that you can disable or enable this option as needed. If disabled, the user will not be able to move the file. When a file is unregistered and then registered again, it does not change the expiration period or security settings of the file.

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