How to use Identity Pro

How to use Identity Pro

Run A Free Scan
Close Microsoft Office Outlook prior to any scan. Outlook must be closed for the scanner to view email files.

This splash screen will appear each time a scan begins.

This is an example of a normal scan during the scan process. Click on each of the three tabs: “My Internet Data,” “My Email” and “My Computer” to view the data found. The scan will end automatically when complete. To end a scan early, click Cancel.

When the scan is complete, the window will show the total number of files found on the quick scan. Use the Back button to view the data found line by line. Click Register Now to purchase the full version of Identity Pro. To launch Identity Pro at any time in trial or registered mode simply double click the desktop icon.

Click Begin Scan to run a free trial scan with Identity Pro or unlock the full protective benefits by clicking Register Now. Identity Pro will not only locate any vulnerable information on the computer, it will provide a way to shred, encrypt or password-protect the data now!

Set the Master password
After registration, enter a master password. The password is cap sensitive, and it is best to use both letters and numbers. If for any reason Identity Pro is uninstalled and then reinstalled, the same password used at the time of uninstall is required to view the encrypted data stored in the Vault. Caution: Atherion Software cannot retrieve your password, please use care when saving a password. When complete, click Next.

Enter and confirm the master password. The selection will be confirmed when set correctly. Click OK to continue. Immediately write down the password and store it in a safe location.

Answer Security Questions: Select three security questions from the drop down menus on the left, or type in original questions rather than using the pre-sets. Type the corresponding answers in the boxes to the right. These answers are NOT cap sensitive, but must be spelled correctly in the event a password is lost or forgotten.

When complete, click Save. Remember, Atherion Software cannot retrieve a password OR the answers to the security questions; no personal data is transmitted at any time. Require Master Password Settings: Additional levels of security may be set within the software. Protect sensitive data if the computer is shared or you are multi-tasking. Prevent others from navigating around Identity Pro, even if the program is open, by checking the three top boxes: “Viewing my Vault,” “Viewing my Wallet,” and “Viewing or Changing System Settings.” Use Application Time Out Control to select the number of minutes of inactivity on the computer before Identity Pro returns to the log in screen. When complete, click Next to save the settings and move to the next screen.

Default Scan Options: This scan option enables a blanket scan for additional items. “My Internet Data,” “My Email” and “My Computer” are set by default. If necessary, “Scan Email Attachments” will provide a more thorough scan but it will take much longer. “Telephone Numbers” is not checked by default because it is possible to return thousands of real phone numbers from emails and software. Search for specific phone numbers by adding them under the general tab in “My Wallet.” To move on click Save and Close.

Click Forgot Password link for password assistance. Answer the security questions to retrieve the lost password. When the security questions have been answered correctly, a screen with the password will appear.

Run a Full Scan
Launch Identity Pro at any time by either double clicking on the desktop icon or by clicking on the shield in the taskbar on the lower right corner of the screen, and selecting Open.

If an update is available, it will appear on the Home screen after Identity Pro is launched. Select Check for Updates at any time. Click Update to receive the latest version. The master password is required each time Identity Pro is launched. This feature locks down the application and protects sensitive data. New Scan: the View button shows any unresolved items left from previous scans. View and resolve items before a new scan, ignore them, or begin a new scan. The unresolved items, if ignored, will show up in the next scan. New Scan: Prior to running a scan, click on View My Wallet. View what is set to be scanned currently and/or add new items to the search. New Scan: Add criteria to or delete criteria from a scan without navigating to “My Wallet” tab before a scan. Click the drop down (Credit Card, DOB, SSN etc), select the category, type in the value, such as a credit card number, and then a nickname. Click Add to save the item entered. Customize the criteria for each scan by using the check boxes on the right under “Use in Scan?” Select the criteria to scan for and click Begin Scan. New Scan: Use the “Criteria” button to add or change custom scan options without leaving the “New Scan” tab. This scan option enables a blanket scan for additional items. “My Internet Data,” “My Email” and “My Computer” are set by default. If necessary, “Scan Email Attachments” will provide a more thorough scan but it will take much longer. “Telephone Numbers” is not checked by default because it is possible to return thousands of real phone numbers from emails and software. Search for specific phone numbers by adding them under the general tab in “My Wallet.” Check Use Custom Paths to scan a specific location quickly, such as the desktop, or a removable drive. Browse for the location (another drive or folder) to scan. Reset this to Normal Scan before the next scan to search the whole computer.

When all changes are made, click Begin Scan on the lower right of the screen. Once the full scan has been completed, view the data in each one of the tabs: “My Internet Files,” “Email,” and “My Computer Files.” For example, select “Internet Data” to view the file. Atherion recommends selecting “Shred” to delete this data immediately after completing any scan. Internet Data contains personal information like usernames and passwords for different websites. These may be accessible on the computer by any hacker. It is safer to fill in passwords each time it is required on a website and NEVER click "save password" to avoid this vulnerability.

Select Email: Email data can be dealt with in several ways: “Shred Selected,” “Redact Selected,” “Add to my Vault” and “Ignore Selected.” The “Shred Selected” button is a secure delete feature and is permanent. “Redact Selected” replaces ONLY the sensitive data with XXXX's. Please note this is irreversible, but in most cases this isn't a problem since the data replaced is repeated in other locations (for example, on a credit card). “Add to My Vault” is generally the safest option. It will move the file containing sensitive data into your Identity Pro Vault. This Vault is encrypted and safe. To access this file later, simply open the Vault and either open the file or extract from the Vault and place on the Desktop or chosen location. When finished with the file, remember to add it BACK to the Vault for safety. “Ignore Selected” will remove this file from future searches. Choose this option when the information inside the file is not sensitive data, for example, a canceled credit card, etc. The file will no longer be scanned. To add it back to the scanning criteria, remove it from the Exclusions list in the Settings area. The “Select all” feature should be used with extreme caution. Do not move or shred large numbers of files at once unless it is planned carefully and completely.

Select My Computer Files: these files can be dealt with in several ways: “Shred,” Add to My Vault,” “Ignore,” and “Open”. The “Shred Selected” button is a secure delete feature and is permanent. “Add to My Vault” is generally the safest option. It will move the file containing sensitive data into your Identity Pro Vault. This Vault is encrypted and safe. To access this file later, simply open the Vault and either open the file or extract from the Vault and place on the Desktop or chosen location. When finished with the file, remember to add it BACK to the Vault for safety. “Ignore Selected” will remove this file from future searches. Choose this option when the information inside the file is not sensitive data, for example, a canceled credit card, etc. The file will no longer be scanned. To add it back to the scanning criteria, remove it from the Exclusions list in the Settings area. The “Select all” feature should be used with extreme caution. Do not move or shred large numbers of files at once unless it is planned carefully and completely.