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PkBackup Version 2.00
Shareware Issue
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The Backup Utility for PkZip
MS-DOS and IBM PC Compatible
DOCUMENTATION AND TECHNICAL NOTES
Copyright 1993 by
J.S.Bajkor
All rights reserved except
as expressly provided.
PkBackup is being marketed in this special form as
shareware. This means you have the opportunity to use and
evaluate it before you decide whether to buy. If you regularly
use PkBackup, or any of its "offspring" programs, then you are
required to register according to the instructions on page 5 of
this document. (The cost as of this writing is $10.00 Canadian
per single-user license. For site license information, please
contact the publisher.) When you register, you receive a copy of
the latest registered version of PkBackup, plus any enhancements
that may have been added since this document was released. Using
this shareware issue for more than 14 days constitutes "regular"
use under this license, and requires the user to register.
If you obtained this program from a shareware disk
distributor, then you have paid only for the service of copying
this disk, but you have not paid for the program itself. The
publisher receives no part of the price you may have paid to a
disk distributor for this disk.
IBM and PC are trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
MS-DOS and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Hercules is a trademark of Hercules Computer Technology.
PKZIP is a trademark of Pkware.
PkBackup Documentation & Technical Notes Page 2 of 5
Why use PkBackup?
Anyone downloading files from bulletin boards should be
familiar with PKUNZIP for unpacking those files. PkZip, however
is a very powerful tool when used to make backups. Multiple files
can be compress into a single file larger than a floppy and
stored on a series of disks. The problem is the hours of hunting
in the documentation to do just what you want. Pkbackup can be
used automate Pkzip with a graphic interface under windows.
What is PkBackup?
PkBackup is a utility acting as a front end to PKZIP. Run
under WINDOWS, PkBackup will allow easy selection of directories
to be saved. Then, the complete directory, including
subdirectories if selected will be compressed and saved on the
designated floppy(s).
What is Included?
README.TXT - This file.
PKBACKUP.EXE - The program file to run under WINDOWS.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS - NOT INCLUDED.
IBM Compatible with WINDOWS 3 and up.
VBRUN200 - DLL file available on most bulletin boards.
PKZIP Version 2 - (Version 2.04G is the latest as of this
writing)
PkBackup Documentation & Technical Notes Page 3 of 5
INSTALLATION (start from DOS)
1. Install PKZIP as per the instruction from PKWARE.
2. The directory containing PKZIP must be added to the PATH
command in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Check your DOS manual for
details.
3. Copy PKBACKUP.EXE to the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM subdirectory.
4. Start WINDOWS. (Refer to the WINDOWS manual for details on
the following instructions.)
5. Select the GROUP in which you wish PkBackup to reside.
6. From the FILE menu, select NEW.
7. Chose "Program Item" and use the BROWSE feature to install
the PkBackup icon.
8. To run PkBackup, double click on its icon.
RUNNING PkBackup
1. Click once on the OK button to start. (The registered version
does not make you chase any buttons!)
2. Select the following by clicking on the appropriate button:
Subdirectories: ON - This will zip all files in the selected
directory and all files in every
subdirectory under the selected
directory. (Selecting C:\ will backup
the complete drive C:) The directory
structure is also saved.
OFF - This will save all files in the
selected directory, but anything in
lower nested directories are not saved.
Multidisk: ON - PKZIP will prompt for another
destination disk when required.
OFF - File to be stored must fit on one
floppy. PKZIP will abort without saving
anything if the selected files will not
fit on one floppy.
PkBackup Documentation & Technical Notes Page 4 of 5
RUNNING PkBackup (Cont.)
Compression: MAX - Maximum compression. Slower, but
produces a smaller output file.
NORM - Normal compression. A compromise
between speed and output file size.
Drive: A: or B: - Selection of destination drive.
3. Select the source drive using the drive box in the top centre
of the screen.
4. Select the directory to be saved. Double click on the desired
subdirectory and the Source and Destination names appear. These
must be set before the "Start Backup" button is clicked.
5. Click on "Start Backup" and watch it go - simple!
PkBackup Documentation & Technical Notes Page 5 of 5
ORDERING INFORMATION
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For information on site licenses or volume discounts of
five (5) or more copies, please contact the publisher.
TO ORDER BY CHECK
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To obtain the current registered release of PkBackup,
register by sending the order form below with your check or money
order for $10 per copy, payable to J.S.Bajkor.
Send your order to:
J.S.Bajkor
25 Depew St.
Hamilton, Ont.
Canada
L8L 7H7
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