**************************************************** Little Blue Frog Software's SystemConfig 1.0 Final Beta README.txt **************************************************** To use: Run setup. You may need to restart your computer. If, after doing all of this, the program still does not run, e-mail bluefrog@usa.net and I'll try to help you. PLEASE READ: SystemConfig 1.0 Final Beta was compiled with Visual Basic 5.0 Service Pack 2. Users of previous versions of SystemConfig may very well have to download a new set of VB5 Runtime Files to ensure proper compatibility. I apologize for any inconvenience, but this was a Microsoft product decision, and I am sure that in the long run this update will improve stability and efficiency. These files are available at my web site. (The comctl32.ocx and comdlg32.ocx files have also been updated, but are included in the new VB5 Runtime .zip file. There is no need to download the new com-ocx.zip file also.) NOTICE: SystemConfig requires the VB 5.0 runtime files (msvbvm50.dll and others) and the latest version of comctl32.ocx (version 5.01.4319). If you do not have these files please see my web site for more information on how to download them. The address is: http://user.icx.net/~reuscher/download.htm Please do not e-mail me if you get an error message saying you do not have msvbvm50.dll. Just download the proper files :) **************************************************** Thanks for trying SystemConfig 1.0 Final Beta. SystemConfig 1.0 Final Beta is SHAREWARE! The cost of registering is $5. This cost is for registering SystemConfig on one computer. If you wish to register SystemConfig for multiple systems, feel free to contact me for information on quantity discounts and site licenses! Registering will get you free technical e-mail support, the ability to save backups, and a hopping lot of thanks! Please send your registration fee to: Tim Reuscher 904 Danville Circle Knoxville, TN 37923 If you send a check, please make it out to Tim Reuscher. Also, please include your e-mail address so that I'll know where to send the registration code. **************************************************** If you have registered, please direct your questions to bluefrog@usa.net Subject:Support or just use the e-mail icon on the toolbar. **************************************************** Comments and bug reports are welcome from everybody. E-Mail bluefrog@usa.net If you submit bug reports please include relevant information, such as video card, processor, etc. **************************************************** SystemConfig 1.0 Final Beta's features include: > System\Windows InfoCenter (introductory page) > Editing system files in a convenient interface > Registry tweaks > Internet Explorer tweaks > Mail and News Tweaks > Font Viewer > Password "database" with password protection and inline editing > Registry backup for those who register > a low, low price of $5 to register New Features/Bug Fixes > Fixed another HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGe bug, the previously mentioned memory leak, by removing the main toolbar and adding individual toolbars where they're needed > Added more buttons to opening pane. Click the picture of the frog for more buttons > Backup zip.exe now minimized > New Help dialog with Outlook-style bar > Enhanced editing and font toolbars, and included option to view neither, either, or both > Added links to Defragmenter, Scan Disk, and Make Compatible programs > Added ability to search for MSInfo32.exe if it's not in the normal location (similar to RegClean) > Fixed info display for System Root/ Windows Config. files that are not present on your system > Added ability to copy or print data in any information box, including the Help dialog > Added Print All Fonts option (with lots of separate options) to main System Fonts screen > Added FontCount, listing the number of Screen Fonts and Printer Fonts, to the main System Fonts screen > Modified font size options in the drop down box for Font Viewer to reflect more standard Windows font size options > Modified various toolbar buttons throughout the program > Progress bar added to Password printing process > System Files Backup progress bar now occurs in main window > More 3D look to backup titles in System Files Backup screen Potential Features (will not be in 1.0, perhaps 1.1???) > I will try to implement some way to backup, restore, and encrypt passwords > Customizable options for registered users SystemConfig 1.0 is now officially feature complete. Future betas will primarily be bug fixes and updates to allow compatibility with future versions of IE 4.0. **************************************************** Current Release Schedule: August 30 - Final Beta September 15 - Final Release **************************************************** Current known bugs: > Deleting zip.exe and unzip.exe will cause the backup function to go a bit craaaazy. Please just don't delete these files if you're using this feature. > If you get an system error like this: System error &H80004005 (-2147467259) - Unknown error or an unknown error with code '50003' during setup it basically means that you need to get the most recent comctl32.ocx file. It's available for download at my web site. **************************************************** DELETABLE FILES: If you're not going to register, thus not using the System Files Backup feature, then you may safely delete the following files from the c:\program files\little blue frog\systemconfig directory: batch.bat batch.pif unzip32.exe unzip32.pif zip.exe conagent.pif Also, if you're not going to use the IMNtegrate! feature you can delete these files: add.inf remove.inf Please do not delete any other files (excluding the ones used for setup) or else you will have unexpected results running SystemConfig. Also, do not delete the files before running setup. **************************************************** SystemConfig is freely distributable as long as you let me know that you've done so (SimTel and its mirror sites are exempt). This readme.txt file, in its original form, MUST be included in the zip file. No registration codes or key generators may be given with this file, or distributed in any way (i.e. via web page, mailing list, etc.) Doing so is software piracy and as such is reportable to both proper legal authorities as well as your ISP. ****************************************************