H E A V Y L O A D
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                               Version 2.0


Heavyload is inteded to stress all resources of a PC (like CPU, RAM, harddisk,
network, operating system, etc.) in order to test, if it will run reliable
under heavy load. This is useful for testing important NT file or database
servers before using them productively, or just to check if your new PC might
get too hot when used intensively.
To stress your PC or server, HeavyLoad writes a large test-file to the temp
folder, it allocates physical and virtual memory and it draws patterns
in its window.


INSTALLATION
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No installation reqiured, just place the files of the zip archive at a place
you want and start heavyload.exe.


TIPS & ANNOTATIONS
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* HeavyLoad uses our Freeware TreeSize in an infinite loop to produce
  additional activity. More infos about TreeSize at:
  http://www.jam-software.com/software.html
  
* When you used HeavyLoad, memory will be fragemented and the swap file could 
  become quite large. So you should restart Windows after using HeavyLoad.
  
* HeavyLoad is not finished after a certain time. You should run it as long
  as you want to test your PC or server, at least several hours.
  
* If HeavyLoad has not been terminated normally, e.g. becuase of an unstable
  PC or operating system, a large testfile HLOADTEST.DAT may be left in one 
  of your temp directories on your PC.


COPYRIGHT & LICENSE
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HeavyLoad is mailware, which means you can use it without charge and distribute
the complete archive. If you decide to use it, you must send us an e-mail or a
postcard. Please include the version number of your copy, where you found it 
and problems or errors if you had some. 
                                       Copyright ©1999-2002 by Joachim Marder


AUTHORS
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Joachim Marder
Volker Schumacher


CONTACT
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JAM Software
Joachim Marder
Südallee 35
D-54290 Trier

E-Mail  : info@jam-software.com
WWW-Page: http://www.jam-software.com


CHANGES
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Version 2.0: December 2002
* Added chart
* Added toolbar and about dialog
* Possibilty to select test procedures individually
* sreensaver and power saving are disabled during the test

Version 1.0: January 1999
* First public release