Configuration Manager (R) version 3.0
Copyright (C) 1994 Ad Astra Solutions
All Rights Reserved

NOTE:  Don't be frightened by the size of ConfgMgr.Wri -- it's
       a relatively short document, but it has two imbedded 
       pictures.

*** WHY ***

If you already know WHY you might need this program, skip down
to CHANGES.  

The purpose of this program is to help maintain multiple sets of 
AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files.  There are many reasons WHY 
you might need to do this.  You might want to keep a backup 
AUTOEXEC and CONFIG around just in case some errant program 
destroys it.  Some people like to keep a "clean" AUTOEXEC and
CONFIG around just in case their system begins to behave 
erratically -- a "clean" version enables them to boot-up with 
the bare essentials to differentiate between a hardware and a 
software problem. Other people have various programs which they 
have occasion to run which are incompatible with everything 
else, be it a QEMM conflict, network driver, or some other TSR 
related problem.  Finally, there are those who are fortunate 
enough to own notebook computers and a docking station to convert 
it into a desktop-type system.  When their notebook is docked, 
they might load a CD-ROM driver, but when it's portable, they 
don't.  

Until we know if Windows '95 (aka Chicago) will deliver on the 
promises of plug and play and conflict resolution, all of 
the above people have a need to keep around multiple sets of 
AUTOEXEC and CONFIG files.  The common mode of operation is then 
to decide on the configuration de jour, copy the designated pair 
of files over AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS, and then reboot the 
system.  Configuration Manager allows you to create, change, and 
delete these files from within Windows.  You can then assign a 
pair of files to a preset button just like you do with radio 
stations in your car.  And when you push a button, these files 
are copied to the appropriate place, Windows exits normally, and 
your system reboots.  And if you're a DOS 6.X user, Configuration 
Manager will build a special AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS which 
will allow you choose one of your custom configurations at boot-
up, without even having to get into Windows.  If you've never 
experienced any of the above scenarios, you probably DON'T have 
a use for this program.


*** CHANGES From Version 2.0 ***

- Now supports MSDOS 6.X and Novell DOS 7.0 multi-configurations.  
  Once you setup your Autoexec's and Config's, you'll have access 
  to your custom configurations at boot-up, not just when you're 
  in Windows.

- Completely revamped user interface including two additional 
  user-defineable preset buttons (now there's 10!). Innumerable 
  usability "tweaks" to make operation smoother.

- Now supports file selection by both drag and drop and double-
  click.

- More flexible configuration file naming and filtering.

- Setup screen for easier configuration of user preferences.

- Registration screen for easier registration.


*** FEATURES ***

Key ConfgMgr Features include:

- Ability to create, update, delete, and document all of your 
  Autoexec and Config configurations

- Ability to assign a configuration to a button for one-click
  configuration updates 

- Exit Windows and Reboot your machine upon selecting a new
  configuration

- Ability to choose any custom configuration at DOS boot-up,
  not just in Windows


*** QUICK INSTALLATION ***

Configuration Manager is distributed on BBS systems without 
VBRUN300.DLL for faster downloads.  

1) Copy ConfgMgr.EXE and THREED.VBX to any directory on your 
hard disk.  A directory containing other utilities is probably 
a good choice.

2) Download VBRUN300.DLL and place in your path (or in the 
directory with ConfgMgr.EXE).  Note: If you are running other
Visual Basic applications, you may already have VBRUN300.DLL 
and THREED.VBX in your \Windows\System directory.  

3) Double click on CONFGMGR.EXE in the File Manager.

That's all there is to installing Configuration Manager.

Remember that while ConfgMgr is active, on-line help is always
available by pressing the Help button.

*** QUICK UNINSTALLATION ***

Delete ConfgMgr.EXE and THREED.VBX from your hard disk.  Delete
ConfgMgr.INI from your Windows directory.  Depending upon your 
usage, you may also delete the following files:  autoexec.cm$, 
config.cm$, cmautoex.bat, cmconfig.sys, and c$autoex.bat.

If you don't run any other Visual Basic applications, you can 
also delete VBRUN300.DLL.

*** REQUIREMENTS ***

This program requires Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups,
VBRUN300.DLL, and THREED.VBX.

*** DOCUMENTATION ***

Full documentation is located in the file CONFGMGR.WRI and may
be viewed from the Windows WRITE.EXE applet.  Just double-click
CONFGMGR.WRI from the Windows File Manager.

*** LIST OF FILES ***

The CFGMGR30.ZIP package consists of the following files:

README.TXT   introductory information (this file)
CONFGMGR.EXE required executable
THREED.VBX   required VBX controls
CONFGMGR.WRI complete user guide
LICENSE.TXT  license agreement/warranty disclaimer
ORDER.TXT    ordering instructions
VENDOR.TXT   Shareware Distributor/Disk Vendor information

If you did not receive all these files please contact the author:

               Ad Astra Solutions
               P.O. Box 58164
               Houston, TX  77258-8164
               CIS: 70372,2473
               Internet: 70372.2473@CompuServe.Com