Back2Work - Developers - Facepunch Forum

[h2]Back2Work[/h2] ([b][i]Written in C# with Winforms[/i][/b]) [img]http://gyazo.com/105649f88ca48e2818c680a705f7958e.png[/img] [img]http://gyazo.com/9d52142bbb4d3bdddee7a6d89c07587a.png[/img] This is a program I started in 2008 and forgot about. I picked up on it a few weeks ago(?) and pretty much re-wrote it. In simple terms, Back2Work acts like a firewall that blocks programs added to a list by you. It can be used as a self-productivity tool to block you from opening games/chat programs/etc while programming, or you can put it on your kids computer to prevent him from becoming a leet hacker by blocking cmd.exe. It's still a work-in-progress I guess. [b]Features:[/b] Back2Work comes with a few preferences you can set, along with some other sexy options - [img]http://gyazo.com/0cd2bcc933a9aef99ca0ab1ec75130e4.png[/img] (Quarky theme is the one shown in these screenshots. When disabled, it looks like a regular windows application.) [img]http://gyazo.com/14f07ab43a691a59b73cc38859f6e805.png[/img] It also comes with a professionally designed 'About' screen - [img]http://gyazo.com/98d659c7aa5da17ed7966b4846bdd9ed.png[/img] Joker Facebook addon to tease Carl - [img]http://gyazo.com/3fe9cf2b5dcced3bccb813508ed9b218.png[/img] I won't be working on it for a few days, I recently had a root canal that's been very painful and gives me headaches which makes it unbearable to program for periods of time, but I'll update this thread as I update Back2Work! :)

the diagonal lines in the main menu on the second screenshot seem a bit bright. Try adjusting the color to the darker version in the background, and try to un-stretch them if you can. Otherwise, it looks like a great program with good custom theme.

Where's the Facebook feature?

[QUOTE=robmaister12;31184801]the diagonal lines in the main menu on the second screenshot seem a bit bright. Try adjusting the color to the darker version in the background, and try to un-stretch them if you can. Otherwise, it looks like a great program with good custom theme.[/QUOTE]The ones on top, where the cog/accept/information buttons are? I'll change that in a bit if so. :) [editline]18th July 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=TheCloak;31185251]Where's the Facebook feature?[/QUOTE] I removed it so Carl doesn't murder me, but.. [img]http://gyazo.com/3fe9cf2b5dcced3bccb813508ed9b218.png[/img]

[QUOTE=Quark:;31184716] I won't be working on it for a few days, I recently had a root canal that's been very painful and gives me headaches which makes it unbearable to program for periods of time, but I'll update this thread as I update Back2Work! :)[/QUOTE]you missed a good chance for a play on words "I'll update this thread as I get Back2Work! ;)"

[QUOTE=Quark:;31185458]The ones on top, where the cog/accept/information buttons are? I'll change that in a bit if so. :)[/QUOTE] The menus that open up from that, like Processes, Notices, Preferences, etc.

Sorry Neo, I'm not in my mind lately. :v: rob, I'll go do that now. :)

Is there some kind of feature that will password the main panel, because that would be awesome. So far awesome work.

I could add a master password I guess. Would you want it to ask for a password as soon as you start up the program? And would you want an option to toggle it in preferences?

[QUOTE=Quark:;31248784]I could add a master password I guess. Would you want it to ask for a password as soon as you start up the program? And would you want an option to toggle it in preferences?[/QUOTE] Preferences, would make it great for managing a workplace or school, for example.

Let me note that it's not being made to manage a workplace or school, but it can be used in such a way. It won't be perfect, but it can certainly work. That said, I'll be getting Back2Work on this today! :) [editline]21st July 2011[/editline] Almost done adding a Master Password system that's toggle-able through preferences. You need to know the password to disable it, obviously.

Will you try preventing the process termination?

Not sure if I like that idea, it might be mistaken for a virus. It's a possible feature though.

If the process cannot be terminated from WinAPI (task manager) the computer will likely hang when shutting down on some versions of Windows.

Another reason I don't like that idea :v:

Therefor the system could be easily bypassed. Solution: If a user tries to terminate the program, prompt for the master password.

Possibly..

Perhaps give it a auditing feature where it logs down when it happens. Or possibly sends a email, Might be useful for someone I know

Sends an email when it's closed? What if the computer is completely shut off? :v: [editline]26th July 2011[/editline] A nice idea though, I was considering saving logs of any blocked program (attempted to be) accessed while Back2Work is running - toggle-able, of course.

Can you release a version of it already? I need to get back2work

I haven't been working on it a lot lately, I've been terribly busy. I'll get back2work on it tomorrow, I need sleep. Sorry! :(

After a much needed break, and a complete re-write, I bring you... The same program but not nearly as finished yet [img]http://i.imgur.com/k7TsP.png[/img] Dedicating some time to it finally. :D

If it is the same program as before, why rewrite it?

It was sloppily written and it was for the best. A complete re-write helped me solve some minor problems and come up with some new ideas. :)

Temporary release for Back2Work - not finished in any way, just to let people try it out and let me know what you think. Dowload [b][url=http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29551413/Software/Back2Work.exe]here![/url][/b]

Remove the fake loading bar, make add show a process list and adding back2work says you can't do it but it adds it anyway. Check for exe name too in case someone renames it todo : more to come [editline]1st September 2011[/editline] and add variables to the messagebox text for formatting fun

The fake loading bar is classy though! :( Why should 'Add' show a process list, you're supposed to pick programs to block. I'll fix adding Back2Work to the list, by the way. I already blocked against renaming Back2Work.exe and adding it to the list, as well. What do you mean about messagebox formatting fun? (Thanks by the way :D)

Variables such as $TIME$ for the time, $PROCESS$ for the process name, etc, and picking a program to block just blocks the process so you should add a process list too atleast with it

Ok I fixed the bug that let you add Back2Work, and confirmed that I already protected against renaming Back2Work and adding it to the blacklist! [img]http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/6770/screenshot2011090116522.png[/img] Should I block against adding explorer.exe and stuff or should I trust the user not to add those things? :v: [editline]1st September 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=Map in a box;32064295]Variables such as $TIME$ for the time, $PROCESS$ for the process name, etc, and picking a program to block just blocks the process so you should add a process list too atleast with it[/QUOTE] There's a textbox that allows you to add processes. It's not hard to open task manager. I will explore variable names though..

[QUOTE=Quark:;32064464]Ok I fixed the bug that let you add Back2Work, and confirmed that I already protected against renaming Back2Work and adding it to the blacklist! [img]http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/6770/screenshot2011090116522.png[/img] Should I block against adding explorer.exe and stuff or should I trust the user not to add those things? :v: [editline]1st September 2011[/editline] There's a textbox that allows you to add processes. It's not hard to open task manager. I will explore variable names though..[/QUOTE] Just like its not hard to not open the programs yourself. Whats wrong with adding a process list? :v: