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Program: VBSys Windows System Monitor Standard and Bar Version
Version: 2.51
Author: Michael Krane
Date: Mar 13,1995
NOTE: This program needs the file vbrun300.dll. (Usually it
should be in your Windows System Directory or in your path.) It
does not come with this program because most people will
already have it and it takes too long to download. If you don't
have it, you will need to download it to use this program and
the many other Visual Basic Programs that are written from
Visual Basic 3.
This program is designed to help a user monitor many system
resources at all times and to combine some utilities that you
may already use.
Installation:
Put vbsys.dll, cmdialog.vbx, and threed.vbx in your
windows/system directory, (Use the newest versions), and put
vbsys.exe and/or vbsysbar anywhere you want. Put vbsys.hlp in
the same directory as vbsys.exe and/or vbsysbar.exe. (If you
don't need the help file later, you can just delete it to save
disk space.) When you run the program, you should not select
minimized or maximized, it should be run "NORMAL". For more
information, double click on the vbsys.hlp file from file
manager or run VBSys.exe or vbsysbar.exe, click anywhere on the
running VBSys Program, and press F1 to run the help file. The
help file is case sensitive to the screen you are working on.
PC Tools users should search help file for "PC Tools" for more
info.
HISTORY:
Version 2.51
Monitoring Some Network Drives is Allowed Now. (See help file)
Added a Built in Timer. (Minutes)
Added more yield times to be sure not to affect system.
Version 2.42
Only one Minor bug fix affecting one person; No one should need
this update if you have version 2.41 already.
Version 2.41
Change in way Registered version saves with buttons hidden.
Minor change in KeyBoard control.
Version 2.40 Jan 1, 1995
Both Versions Displays Can be Made Smaller by Hiding the Buttons
Improved Help File - Expanded, Case Sensitive, Better Search.
ShareWare Versions now share the same optimized Code as the
Registered Version, (Saving and Reading of .ini disabled.)
Many Minor Internal changes, improvements, Error Handling, etc.
Version 2.32 Nov 10, 1994
Height of the display Bar is now Adjustable. (VBSysBar only.)
Minor internal changes to code for added error checking and clarity.
Version 2.30 Sep 5, 1994
Added small Quick Access Window to allow easy access to many
features so you don't have to remember the shortcut keys. (Due
to the small display, this program does NOT use standard menus
which made it more difficult to access features, this solves
that problem; The shortcuts still work for the people that want
them.) (Right click the M to bypass Quick access and go
directly to the More Info Window as before.)
Version 2.20 Jul 20,1994
Added ability to easily launch/open programs or files within VBSys.
Added ability to reboot computer.
Very Minor Bug Fix on Shareware Bar Version.
Version 2.11 June 5, 1994
I decided to put in a font/color control using common dialogs.
The program now requires cmdialog.vbx to be in Widows/system dir
You Can Now Change font Name/style/size easily.
Can Easily Set the Time and Date from VBSys.
Version 2.00 (VBSys and VBSysBar) May 23,1994
Both Versions Released Together Now
Major Revision, New Version - Added Many Features:
Display is virtually identical, but increased features.
Can Compact Memory to Increase Largest Block Available
Will List Tasks and Their Filenames.
Will List Registered Classes of Objects
Will List All Loaded Windows Modules
Will List Windows Memory Manager Info
Will List KeyBoard Settings
Will List More General Windows Settings.
Will Give Time Since Windows Was Last Started.
Can Minimize VBSys
Can easily switch between VBSys and VBSysBar with one click.
Optimized Memory Usage (Registered Version).
Standard Registration Now $10 for Both VBSys and VBSysBar
One Help File for VBSys and VBSysBar to save disk space.
Version 1.41 Apr 1,1994
Changed Drive Color Display Method. (Some video had troubles)
Version 1.40 Mar 10, 1994
Added a Help File
Added PC Tools "Tag Along" compatability. (It was already in the
registered version 1.36 or above)
Version 1.35 Feb 20,1994
A Few minor bug fixes on the options screen of the shareware
version.
Version 1.00 of VBSYSBAR Feb10, 1994
First release of vbsysbar. It is operationally the same as
vbsys except it is limited to displaying 6 drives at once
instead of 10. Due to screen space anymore is impractical at
most resolutions.
Version 1.34 Feb 1, 1994
Fixed bug that caused improper size on startup if ran from
startup group and told to run minimized. (Should be run
"NORMAL") Also, recompiled for new version of threed.vbx.
Version 1.33 Dec 1, 1993
Fixed bug that caused On Top not to always save on some systems.
(Registered version only)
Version 1.31 Oct 1, 1993
Fixed centering problem in 1280 Res. by changing some 3D styles.
Changed Disk Label Colors to make more readable with some video.
Version 1.30 Sept 15, 1993
New Button can change how often display updates, (1-30 Sec.)
Added Option to Not warn on Exit for those who want Quick exit.
Optimized the code.
Version 1.21 Aug 23, 1993
Fixed a bug that caused some systems with a CD Rom to
incorrectly identify the installed drives.
Version 1.20 Aug 20, 1993
Added option to display More Info temporarily in separate large Window
Removed ability to monitor largest free block (It was slow)
and is available in the More Info Window.
Version 1.10 Aug 1, 1993
A few bug fixes of minor sizing problems.
Tightened the code a little more.
Registered version has .ini file saving options.
Version 1.10 Aug 1, 1993
Added option to turn off Title Bar to shrink display.
Did away with the menus in lieu of using a button bar.
Added Largest Block Memory option.
Did away with minimized view-(not usefull)
Reduced the amount of memory used.
Changed the .DLL name to vbsys.dll.
Version 1.02 July 27, 1993
Allowed display to get smaller and show more info.
Added button bar.
Slightly adjusted a few display items.
Changed the .exe name to vbsys.exe for this and future versions
Version 1.01 July 23, 1993
Fixed a few display irregularities.
Added option to change colors.
Version 1.0 July 21,1993
Changed and added almost everything since pre-release of
version .06 on 5/11/93.
Known Problems:
A Pentium will appear as a 486 or Faster. The method
that Microsoft suggests to identify CPU types does not include
the Pentium. When one appears I will fix it.
If you are using Windows for Workgroups 3.11, It will
still show up as version 3.10. This is due to an internal
setting IN Windows for Workgroups. It will probably be
corrected in the future by Microsoft in either Windows or
Visual Basic.
Network support is limited on purpose so not to affect system
performance or make the program bigger for everyone. It should
work on a Network that is Microsoft Network Compatible and is
running Windows. If for some reason it doesn't work on Your
Network then just don't monitor the Network drives and use
VBSys to monitor your Local system completely as it was
designed.
Future releases: There is really nothing PLANNED at this time,
I may add more things later if I feel it will improve it, but
it's getting hard to keep the size of the display down as I add
things which defeats the purpose of this utility which is to
Monitor things and stay out of the way. Also, because there are
no menus it's hard to keep it simple to use the features.
I hope you find this program as useful as I do. It is released
as SHAREWARE. It does NOT have any "nag" screens. You can use
it for thirty days as long as you agree that I am not
responsible for anything directly or indirectly related to
using this program. After that time, either delete the program
or send the nominal fee of just $10.00 to help cover costs,
make you feel better, and to help keep the shareware concept
going, (It takes a lot of time to write these programs and do
the research. I know most people don't like to pay for
shareware, that's why it's only $10.00 for Both versions, VBSys
and VBSysBar. If you use it every day it IS certainly worth
$10.00. Other options for registration are listed in the help
file.) After payment, I will send you the current version which
will include the ability to save all settings in an .ini file
so it will always come up the way you want,(different .ini for
VBSys and VBSysBar) such as which drives, where display is on
screen, Fonts, and colors, Memory display setting, On Top Setting,
etc....
$10.00 Registration gets version of VBSys and VBSysBar ($7.50
for just one version) with a save settings feature! Will save
all settings!
Send Registration to me at:
Michael Krane
4 Azurean Ct.
Mt. Sinai, NY 11766
Include your Compuserve or AOL E-Mail address. Files will be
sent by E-Mail if you are on AOL or CIS. (If not, then by US
Mail.) Also state which programs you are registering!
Contact me at:
E-MAIL: Miklk (on America On-line)
70242,2317 or 75110,1553 (on Compuserve)
The program has been fully tested but obviously not in every
possible configuration, so PLEASE report any bugs or ideas to
me at the above addresses.
THIS PROGRAM IS DISTRIBUTED AS IS. THE AUTHOR (Michael Krane) MAKES NO
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
WITH RESPECT TO THIS SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL
THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST
SAVINGS, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING
OUT OF THE USE OF OR THE INABILITY TO USE THIS PROGRAM.
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