Diskeeper Readme.txt November 20, 1997 Diskeeper[R] 3.0 (Build 176t) for Windows NT[R] V4.0 -- x86 Platforms This text file provides information you should know about this version of Diskeeper. TRIALWARE INFORMATION ===================== 1. This copy of Diskeeper is a full-featured version with all the functionality of the retail product. The only difference between this and the retail version is that this version will expire 30 days after you install it. 2. No live telephone support is provided with this trialware version. However, any questions can be sent via e-mail to DKNT_SUPPORT@EXECUTIVE.COM. All questions will be promptly answered. 3. For information about purchasing Diskeeper, including volume discounts, contact your reseller, or contact Executive Software at 888-GET-DKNT or 818-547-2050. A detailed list of Diskeeper resellers is available from the Executive Software Web site at www.diskeeper.com. PLATFORMS AND OPERATING SYSTEM VERSIONS SUPPORTED ================================================= This version of Diskeeper is supported on Intel x86 platforms running Windows NT 4.0 builds 1381 and higher. CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE ======================= 1. This version of Diskeeper introduces the Boot-Time Directory Consolidation feature. This allows Diskeeper to defragment and consolidate directories -- objects that cannot be defragmented in an on-line mode. 2. The Windows NT Server version of Diskeeper can now be installed on Windows NT Workstations. 3. This version of Diskeeper introduces greatly enhanced scheduling capabilities. You can now: o Set schedules for more than one partition at a time o Set a single schedule for all the partitions on one or more computers on your network (Server version only) 4. The text analysis display has been revised. It is now displayed as a separate window with enhanced display controls. 5. The Diskeeper Event Logging options have been expanded. You can now log this information: o Service Start and Stop o Defrag Start and Stop o Number of Files Defragmented o Number of Eliminated Fragments o Disk Information o File Information o Directory Information o Pagefile Information o MFT Information KNOWN INCOMPATIBILITIES IN THIS RELEASE ======================================= 1. Diskeeper for Windows NT is not compatible with systems using the DPT Smart Cache III controller, unless Service Pack 1, 2 or 3 for Windows NT 4.0 has been installed. Do not run Diskeeper on systems using the DPT Smart Cache III controller until you install Service Pack 1, 2 or 3 on your Windows NT system. 2. On rare occasions, especially when running Diskeeper in the Set It and Forget It mode, a Dr. Watson "Error 87" message may be displayed. This message can be disregarded and is no cause for alarm. We believe this is caused by an error which Diskeeper is handling internally but which Dr. Watson also attempts to handle. 3. The on-screen Diskeeper Boot-time Directory Consolidation progress information cannot be viewed on your monitor if you are using a Diamond Stealth Viper video card or any other video card that does not support Windows NT boot-time display. You can still, however, record a summary file during the Boot-Time Directory Consolidation. See the Diskeeper Help system for more information on the Boot-Time Summary File. KNOWN RESTRICTIONS IN THIS RELEASE ================================== 1. At times, the View menu Refresh option to update the tree view of the network computers may not reflect the current network. This is due to network communication limitations in Windows NT. 2. You cannot use the Network Scheduler to schedule defragmentation on a computer to which you are currently connected. Use the Drive Scheduler option to schedule defragmentation of partitions on the machine you are connected to -- the Network Scheduler option to schedule machines you are not connected to. This means you must be connected to a machine other than your local computer (by clicking on a remote computer in the Diskeeper network tree view display) if you want to use the Network Scheduler to schedule your local computer. 3. Due to Windows NT security issues, it is necessary for you to have Administrator privileges on both the local machine and any remote computers upon which you set Diskeeper schedules. Your account on the remote computer must also have the same password as your account on the local machine. 4. If a remote computer is shut down while Diskeeper Server is connected to that computer, you will be unable to re-connect Diskeeper to any other computers, including your local computer. It may be necessary in such circumstances to use the Windows NT Task Manager to end the Diskeeper task. After doing this, Diskeeper will operate properly. REQUIRED PRIVILEGES =================== You must have Administrator privileges to install and operate Diskeeper. INSTALLING DISKEEPER ==================== Follow these steps to install Diskeeper: 1. From Windows NT Explorer or File Manager, double click on SETUP.EXE in the directory where this text file resides. 2. Read the information displayed in the Setup Installation Wizard boxes and click the "Next" button as appropriate. 3. In the "Choose Destination Location" dialog box, either accept the default installation location, or click the "Browse" button to specify a different disk and/or directory. If you specify a directory that does not exist, the setup program will create it for you. Click the "Next" button after specifying a disk and directory, or to accept the default installation location. 4. The installation offers you the opportunity to register Diskeeper on Executive Software's Web Site. 5. After a short period of copying files, the installation is complete. UNINSTALLING DISKEEPER ====================== Follow these steps to remove Diskeeper from your computer: 1. From Control Panel, double click "Add/Remove Programs". 2. Click the "Install/Uninstall" tab. 3. Highlight "Diskeeper". 4. Click the "Add/Remove" button. This removes the Diskeeper program files from your computer. 5. It may be necessary to manually delete the Diskeeper installation directory. (c) Copyright 1997 Executive Software International, Inc. All rights reserved. Diskeeper is a registered trademark owned by Executive Software International, Inc. Windows NT is a registered trademark owned by Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.