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RunServices 2.22      *      README FILE      *         May  15, 2001
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http://www.aquatory.com	         	                info@aquatory.com
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CONTENTS:

1. What is RunServices?
2. Features
3. Version history
4. License and distribution
5. Contacts


1. What is RunServices?

RunServices   is  a small utility,  that  shows  and allows to manage
tasks  (let's  call them "services") which  are launched when Windows
starts.

The  information  about  services  is stored in system in 3 different
places:  in  Main  Menu  (Startup folder), in System Registry, and in
Win.Ini  file.  RunServices scans all of these locations and displays
found services. 

2. Features

With the little help of RunServices, you can:

 ·  add new services, including drug'n'drop from Windows
    Explorer;
 ·  delete selected service(s);
 ·  temporary disable services without deletion;
 ·  launch selected service(s);
 ·  open StartUp Folder, System Registry (regedit.exe required) or
    Win.Ini file;
 ·  monitor the list of services for updates.

The  last  feature  is  a  kind  of protection against "Trojans", the
programs, that are installed on your computer without your permission
and  can  do  a  harm  for  you  (running  at system's startup) - for
example,  they can give the unauthorized access to your computer (the
most  famous  tool  is  BackOrifice) or stole your dial-up passwords.
RunServices  will automatically detect that the new service was added
and immediately inform you about it.

In   addition,   RunServices   has   a   convenient  user  interface:
toolbarToolbar   with   familiar  MSOffice-like  buttons,  statusbar,
right-click popup menu, keyboard shortcuts.

RunServices  was  tested  and works fine on Microsoft Windows 95, 98,
98SE, Millenium, NT 4.0, 2000. 

3. Version history

The history of the development (+ - added feature, * - bug fix):

 Version 2.22 (May 15, 2001)
  
  + the size of rs.exe dramatically decreased (by 50%)!
  + command "RunServices on the Web" in Help menu
  + modified setup program
  * correct work with the services with the command that has: 1) no
    extension (.exe, .bat, .com) and 2) location outside of the system
    forders
  * correct work with the services with ' or " symbols in command
  * fixed small bug with "All Users" profile support

 Version 2.21 (April 8, 2001)
  
  + closing to system tray (instead of finishing program's work)
  + only one instance of RunServices can be launched
  + command "Opions" in tray menu
  * fixed "Error in ver.dll" on Windows ME

 Version 2.20 (Fabruary 12, 2001)
  
  + full support of shortcuts
  + new service can be created in all supported locations 
  + enchanced "New Service" dialog
  + enchanced "About" dialog
  + help file added
  * fixed a few minor bugs

 Version 2.10 (June 29, 2000)
  
  + feature "Open Folder"
  + column "Description"
  * feature "Run Now" supports command-line parameters in paths
  * feature "Run Now" works correctly with shortcuts
  * fixed error on some Windows 9x systems with multiple users

 Version 2.00 (January 10, 2000)
  
  + feature "Enable/Disable Service"
  + feature "Check for New Services", including "Check every X min."
  + minimization to system tray (to taskbar near clock)
  + confirmations of run/deletion of the service(s)
  + dialog window "Options"
  + option "Run at StartUp"
  + command line parameter /min forces RunServices to run minimized
  + right-click popup menu  
  + multiple entires in the keys of win.ini are supported
  + toolbar button "StartUp Folder" shows popup menu in Windows NT
  + Ctrl+X shortcut for "Exit" command
  
 Version 1.02 (December 24, 1999)
  
  + profile "All Users" in Windows NT 4 is supported 
  + feature "Run Now"
  * problem with deletion of shortcuts fixed
  * not only shortcuts are supported in Startup folder(s)

 Version 1.01 (November 22, 1999)
  
  * no "Can't find Kernel32.dll" error on Windows NT 4
  
 Version 1.00 (November 1, 1999) 
  
  Original version


Feel free to send your suggestions for features you want  RunServices
to have.

4. License and distribution

See license.txt.

5. Contacts
 
Please don't hesitate to send your questions and suggestions regarding 
RunServices to e-mail: info@aquatory.com.