Contents
IntelliFIX 2000 Online Help

Contents

IntelliFIX 2000 Concept

Overview

Basic Usage

Fine Tuning IntelliFIX 2000 Settings

Important!

IntelliFIX 2000 Hardware Fix

Running the Hardware Test

Installing the Hardware Fix

File Menu

Printing Results

Command Menu

Fix

Search

Deep Scan

Undo Fix

Stop

Options Menu

Set Range

Options

IntelliFIX 2000 for MS-DOS

Using IntelliFIX 2000 for MS-DOS. (a2000dos.exe)

Fixing files in use by Windows.

Trouble Shooting IntelliFIX 2000

Frequently Asked Questions


Installing The Hardware Fix

To install the hardware fix:

1. Insert the IntelliFIX 2000 disk into the floppy drive.

2. Shut down Windows, and restart the computer.

3. Proceed through the Hardware test.

4. At the end of the test, click on the "Install" Button.

5. Select the drive(A: or C:) you wish to install the hardware BIOS fix to.

6. When complete, remove the IntelliFIX 2000 disk, and restart the computer.

Once the installation is complete, your PC's BIOS, CMOS and RTC (Real-Time Clock) will be year 2000 compliant.


Hardware Test

Running the hardware test tells you whether or not your PC's hardware is Year 2000 compliant.

To run the hardware test to see if your hardware is year 2000 compliant:

1. Put the hardware disk into the A: drive.

2. Reboot your computer.

This will begin the diagnostics.

If your system fails any of these diagnostic tests, you will need to install the hardware fix.

For instructions, see Installing The Hardware Fix


Overview

Welcome to IntelliFIX 2000 - an innovative and easy to use software solution for fixing the Year 2000 Problem in your computer's software. IntelliFIX 2000 is an innovative, user-friendly software program that will enable you to quickly identify and repair Year 2000 conflicts in the software applications you use every day. Whether you are a casual home user looking for a smart way to rid your PC's software of the Year 2000 Bug or a demanding business person seeking a powerful solution to help make your whole office Year 2000 compliant, you'll find that IntelliFIX 2000 can take care of the Year 2000 Bug for you - saving you time and money in the process!

More Information:

The Year 2000 Problem: What is it exactly?


The Year 2000 Problem

Despite prevalent attitudes that the Year 2000 Problem will affect only mainframe and legacy computer systems, the Y2K Bug has profound implications for PC desktops as well.

According to industry experts, PCs have primary layers of exposure to potential Year 2000-related problems:

1. Hardware

2. Operating Systems

3. Applications

4. Runtime Libraries

5. Custom Code

This article will help PC users understand the impact of the Year 2000 Problem on their PC at each of these levels.

Ask the average PC user how the Year 2000 Problem is going to effect them and you're sure to get a variety of answers. One thing these responses have in common is their underestimation of the impact the Year 2000 Problem will have on PCs and the people who use them. Although the "Y2K Bug" has received a great deal of exposure in the news media, the overwhelming majority of the hype has focused on the effects on mainframe and legacy computer systems. As a result, PC users have mistakenly developed the erroneous attitude that they will somehow go unaffected by potential Year 2000 problems.

On the contrary, leading industry experts have outlined a number of ways in which the Y2K Bug will directly impact PCs in the dawn of the new millennium. These experts have identified primary levels of potential exposure that PCs have to Year 2000 problems: Hardware, Operating Systems, Runtime Libraries, Applications, Custom Code and Data Interfaces.


Level 1: Hardware

Problem: Simply put, inside each PC, components work together,

creating important timing conditions that software and operating

systems depend on. One component, called the Complimentary Metal

Oxide Semi-conductor (CMOS) Real-time-clock (RTC), has space for

only 2 digits of the year  the last two digits '99'. Another component,

called Basic Input Output System (BIOS), has the first 2 digits '19'

helping the CMOS to change its date and time when a PC is turned on.

The most common hardware problem presented by the Year 2000 stems

from the BIOS's inability to correctly gauge the roll-over of the first two

digits of the century portion of the date (i.e., from 19 to 20). When the

BIOS or CMOS cannot change the digits from '19' to '20', or when a PC

is not re-started, the date becomes 1900 instead of 2000, making the PC

hardware non-compliant!

Solution: To effectively solve the BIOS and CMOS Real-time clock

problems in PCs, each problem must be addressed separately. It is not

sufficient to solve just the BIOS. The IntelliFIX 2000™ Hardware Fix

solves both the BIOS and CMOS problems in PCs, regardless of its

specific BIOS or CMOS. IntelliFIX 2000 bypasses these component problems

using special software code to 'actively' intercept and correct Year 2000

date change issues. The Hardware Fix repairs the limitation of the

CMOS Real-time clock and BIOS by monitoring the results of the PC's

BIOS routines each time the PC starts up. When the BIOS receives

invalid date/time information from the CMOS clock, such as in the case

of the year 2000 roll-over, the Hardware Fix automatically intercepts the

inaccuracy and repairs the problem, producing the correct, compliant

four-digit date information.


Level 2: Operating Systems

Problem: As explained in Level 1: Hardware, PCs receive date information from the CMOS clock chip each time it starts up via the BIOS. Once the BIOS routines have finished executing, this date information is passed on to the operating system. Because a PC's operating system provides the environment in which software applications are run, any mishandling or misinterpretation of date information by the operating system will be reflected in the software applications that are run. In order to determine Year 2000 Problem exposure caused by their specific operating system, PC users would have to identify all operating systems they use and obtain appropriate Year 2000 compliance information from that particular operating system manufacturer.

Solution: The strategy for fixing Year 2000 problems related to operatingsystems depends directly on the operating system in use. In many cases this strategy involves locating and repairing non-compliantoperating system files, upgrading to the latest service release of that operating system, and/or upgrading to a newer operating system altogether. This type of solution is particularly ineffective for users who run applications dependent on older operating systems or who find that the cost of upgrading their operating system will be prohibitive. IntelliFIX 2000 provides a simple, cost-effective solution to repairing potential Year 2000 problems with a PC's operating system. Using it's sophisticated search algorithm, IntelliFIX 2000 pinpoints problematic machine language sequences in an operating system's compiled code. As it does this, IntelliFIX 2000 automatically generates a log file containing a pointer to the specific location of each potential Year 2000 problem associated with operating systems. Afterward, when the operating system attempts to execute the code containing the problematic sequence, the pointer in the IntelliFIX 2000 log file will recognize the potential Year 2000 problem and direct the operating system to another sequence of Year 2000 compliant code supplied by the IntelliFIX 2000 device driver. In this way, IntelliFIX 2000 is able to change the functionality of the PC operating system without actually changing the operating system itself.


Level 3: Applications

Problem: Many of your PC's software applications default to a two-digit date format for data storage and manipulation. This limitation of the software makes these applications functional only in the current century because the first two digits of the date are assumed to be 19. Many software vendors have been capitalizing on this problem by forcing users to upgrade to a newer, Year 2000 compliant version of the application, which can often be a very costly and yet marginally beneficial solution.

Solution: IntelliFIX 2000 can solve this problem in your current software applications and make them completely functional in the next century. IntelliFIX 2000 uses a complex algorithm to scan your PC's files forpotential Year 2000 problems at the machine language level. As it does this, IntelliFIX 2000 creates a log file noting the specific location of each potential Year 2000 problem. When an application containing a potential Year 2000 conflict is executed and loaded into memory, the IntelliFIX 2000 log file will recognize the potential Year 2000 problem and intercept the problematic code. The IntelliFIX 2000 device driver will then supply Year 2000 compliant code to the application in place of the problematic code, which the application will use while it is running in memory. In this way, IntelliFIX 2000 is able to change the functionality of the software making it capable of processing four-digit dates.


Level 4: Runtime Libraries

Problem: Runtime libraries are shared resource files that provide functionality to applications. Users do not directly interact with runtime libraries; rather, it is the user's interaction with a software application that will access these runtime libraries. As a result, there is significant

interdependence between these runtime libraries and a PC's software applications. Some software applications receive date and time information from a runtime library. Therefore, in order to make software applications Year 2000 compliant, users need to update all the associated runtime libraries.

Solution: IntelliFIX 2000 solves this problem in PC runtime libraries in the same way it fixes problematic code in software application files.


Level 5: Custom Code

Problem: Many organizations have in-house or contracted programmers who develop custom applications that better meet their specific business needs. Due to nonstandard programming practices throughout the software development community, date handling is not consistent. Any PC running "custom" software needs to be examined on an application-by-application basis to determine the nature and extent of potential Year 2000 problems.

Solution: Because IntelliFIX 2000 is capable of analyzing potential Year 2000 problems at the machine language level, it provides an effective solution to solving potential Year 2000 conflicts associated with custom applications. If custom code was compiled using Visual C++, Delphi, Visual Basic, MS-SQL, Oracle, Access, Paradox, Fox Pro, dBase,

PowerBuilder, Sybase or other industry-standard compilers, IntelliFIX 2000 is able to intercept the problematic code and supply Year 2000 compliant code to the application while it is in memory.


A hardware or software problem?

With all the hype surrounding the Y2K Bug, it is often difficult for the average computer user to grasp the nature of the problem. One of the most frequently asked questions about the Year 2000 Problem is whether it is a hardware or software problem. Actually, the Year 2000 Bug causes problems with both hardware and software. On the hardware side, system clocks on virtually every computer will incorrectly process dates with the arrival of the year 2000. Depending on the type of computer, the Year 2000 Bug may cause problems with other hardware as well. Unfortunately, in these cases the issue can only be resolved by replacing the hardware. Fortunately, the vast majority of the Year 2000 problem lies on the software side. Software applications contain lines of code in various computer languages that define the way in which these applications process data. Among these commands contained in the code are those that explain how the applications process dates.

In order to make an application correctly process dates after the Year 2000, one simply needs to alter the commands contained in the code. This may sound like a simple procedure, but it can be a difficult process because these commands can be buried in thousands of lines of code. Even if you were to find the lines of code that need to be modified, it would still require that you be proficient in the language in which that code was written in order to correctly modify it - a daunting task considering the number of languages in which today's software applications are written.


How IntelliFIX 2000 Works?

At the simplest level, IntelliFIX 2000 can be used to identify potential Year 2000 conflicts in the software applications you use. IntelliFIX 2000 uses an innovative search process to scan your computer's files and identify those files containing code that is not Year 2000 compliant. If that is all IntelliFIX 2000 did, it would be a very useful program. But it does much more. Not only does IntelliFIX 2000 identify the problematic code in your software, it can repair the commands in the code so that it will enable the software applications you use to correctly process dates after the year 2000. In order to do this, IntelliFIX 2000 breaks down the code in these files into a machine language - a language common to all computer applications. It can then repair the non-compliant code forcing it to properly process dates from any century.

IntelliFIX 2000 is a permanent solution

As mentioned earlier, the vast majority of software applications on the market and in use today process dates in such a way that the programs disregard the first two numbers in the year and process only the last two. This limitation makes these applications capable of correctly processing dates from one century, which by default is assumed to be the 1900s. IntelliFIX 2000 bridges this limitation by enabling you to define the "default century" as any 100 year period. In other words, IntelliFIX 2000 can make your software applications correctly process dates from any century through the year 9999!


Important Information

IntelliFIX 2000 installs a special device driver to allow the operating system to process file date information on files that it has modified.  This device driver must be loaded by the computer to access or use any of the files that have been modified by IntelliFIX 2000. This file will be automatically added to the "config.sys" file once you've installed IntelliFIX 2000 software fix, and will be loaded after you've restarted your computer.

The proper config.sys file command is as follows:

       Device=c:\ifix2000\A2000.sys yyyy

yyyy -- a four digit year which indicates the start of a period of time, you can directly change the year in conifg.sys if necessary.

WARNING: The "Device=C:\ifix2000\A2000.sys yyyy" statement must be present in the systems config.sys file, and the A2000.sys device driver must be loaded for any files modified by IntelliFIX 2000 to be accessible.  Manually removing, modifying and/or disabling the "A2000.sys" file, or the corresponding "config.sys" file  may result in the inablity to use and access other files on the computer. As a result, such actions are considered dangerous and could result in the loss of data.  Intelliquis International and its affiliates accept no responsibility in cases where the user, or a third party have modified, or removed the "A2000.sys"  file or the corresponding "Config.sys" command described above.


Basic Usage

This chapter is intended to provide IntelliFIX 2000 users with an overview of the basic features of the IntelliFIX 2000 software application.

Take a few minutes to read through the information provided in this chapter. It will help to acquaint you with how IntelliFIX 2000 works and how you can quickly and easily use it to repair potential Year 2000 conflicts in your software applications.

IntelliFIX 2000 COMMANDS

This section provides a brief overview of the commands associated with IntelliFIX 2000. The basic commands of IntelliFIX 2000 are Fix, Search,  WideSearch, Undo Fix and Stop.

Each of these commands can be executed by clicking on its respective button found on the Commands Toolbar  or you can execute any command by clicking on Commands from the IntelliFIX 2000 file menu andthen scrolling down to the desired command.

There is also shortcut keystroke associated with each command. These three separate means of accessing the same commands are provided for your convenience when working with IntelliFIX 2000.


Search and Fix
Fix

NOTE: This command is only available in the registered version.

The Fix command is the primary feature of IntelliFIX 2000. When you click on the Fix button, IntelliFIX 2000 will search the program files on your computer and repair the potential Year 2000 conflicts found in your software applications. It will also automatically create a record of which files were repaired. Fix is the fastest and easiest way to fix the Year 2000 Bug in your computer's software.

(The shortcut keystroke for Fix is Ctrl+R.)


Search Only
Search

The Search command provides the innovative search capability of the Fix command, but does not repair the Year 2000 conflicts found in your computer's software. Search is useful for those who would like to see which of their files contain potential Year 2000 conflicts before they are repaired.

You can also use the Search command to selectively repair files. For more information on selectively repairing files, see the Fine Tuning IntelliFIX 2000 Settings section.

(The shortcut keystroke for Search is Ctrl+F.)


Wide Search
Deep Scan

NOTE: This is only available in the registered version.

The Deep Scan command is an important feature that is unique to registered versions of IntelliFIX 2000.

Deep Scan identi-fies all your software's potential Year 2000 conflicts, including those for which there currently is not a repair solution. As solutions to repairing these files become available, IntelliFIX 2000 professional version users can down-load these updates for free from the web site, http://www.intelliquis.com.

The IntelliFIX 2000 professional version with Deep Scan is the best way to ensure that your software applications are completely Year 2000 compliant.

(The shortcut keystroke for Deep Scan is Ctrl+W.)


Undo Fix

The Undo Fix command does precisely what one would assume - after using the Fix to repair potential Year 2000 conflicts in your software, clicking Undo Fix will "Undo Fix" the repairs made to these files. This important feature helps you eliminate the Year 2000 Bug from your software applications with confidence. If for some reason you would like to Undo Fix changes made to your software by IntelliFIX 2000, going back is always as easy as clicking a button!

(The shortcut keystroke for Undo Fix is Ctrl+Z.)

Note: IntelliFIX 2000 stores all modifications in a log file.  This log file is used by the Undo Fix command to restore files properly.  If this file is lost or changed, IntelliFIX 2000 may not be able to restore some files.  Control of the log file can be found under the Options Menu.


Stop

The Stop command also does precisely what one would assume - after initializing any of IntelliFIX 2000's other commands, clicking Stop while that command is executing will end that operation and display the results of the operation up to that point. This important feature helps to give you complete control over the repair of your software. Searching through a large number of your computer's files at once can take a while.

If you are in a hurry and your computer seems to be taking too long to process a search command, you can always stop and define a narrower search before resuming.


Printing Results

IntelliFIX 2000 can print a report of the scan results for future reference,and distrubution.

To print a report:

1. Run a IntelliFIX 2000 scan.(Fix, Search , or Deep Scan)

2. When the scan is complete, the Search Record window will appear.

3. Click the print button to print a hard copy of the report.

OR

4. Choose "Print Results" from the File Menu.


Fine Tuning Fix 2000 Settings
Fine Tuning IntelliFIX 2000 Settings

Thus far, all the features and options you need to know to effectively use IntelliFIX 2000 in repairing potential Year 2000 conflicts in your software have been covered. This section provides advanced users some suggestions for using the advanced capabilities of IntelliFIX 2000 to take increased control over fixing the Year 2000 Bug in their computer's software.

Defining search parameters

Selectively repairing files

IntelliFIX 2000 Options


Defining Search Parameters

By default, IntelliFIX 2000's search commands will scan all the files on your hard drive. (If your computer has multiple drives, by default IntelliFIX 2000 will scan all the files on the primary drive - usually C:\.) You can use IntelliFIX 2000's Directory and Files fields to narrow a search to a specific drive, directory, file, or file type.

You can also use the Directory field to specify another drive letter if your computer has multiple drives and you would like to search a drive other than the primary. To define search parameters other than the default (C:\*.*) you need to type in a new directory or drive letter in the Directory field or a new file or file type in the Files field. Wildcards are acceptable in the Files field.

If you are not sure what to type in the Directory or Files fields, you can browse through your hard drive's directory structure by clicking on the button to the right of either the Directory or Files fields.


Selectively Repairing Files

In the event that a IntelliFIX 2000 search command identifies problematic code in files that you would like to leave unmodified along with files you would like to repair, you can perform a selective repair to have IntelliFIX 2000 repair only those files you specify. In order to conduct a selective repair of specific files, follow these simple steps:

1. First execute the Search command in order to identify the files on your computer containing potentialYear 2000 conflicts.

2. From the list of results returned by the Search command, identify which of those files you would like to repair and which you would like to leave unchanged.

3. You can then selectively repair files by defining the search parameters so that they include only those files you would like to repair and not those you would like to leave unchanged. (See the previous section for more information on how to define search parameters.)

4. Once you have done this, simply execute the Fix command to repair those files defined in the search parameters.


IntelliFIX 2000 for MS-DOS

IntelliFIX 2000 for MS-DOS can be installed and used on computers not running the Windows operating system.

To install IntelliFIX 2000 for DOS, do the following:

1.Open the computer to a DOS prompt.

2.Change the prompt to the A:.

3.At the A:\, type Install.bat to run the DOS installation.

4.Follow the prompts on the sceen to finish the installation.

5.Once installed, remove the IntelliFIX 2000 floppy from the drive, and restart the computer.

To run the MS-DOS version of IntelliFIX 2000:

To run IntelliFIX 2000 in DOS, follow the steps in this procedure (the

procedure here is outlined for Windows 95, but the procedure for

Windows 3.1 is essentially the same):

1. From your Windows Start Menu, choose the Shut Down option. The following Shut Down Windows dialog box will appear.

2. From the Shut Down Windows dialog box, choose the Restart in MS-DOS mode option. Click the OK button.

3. Your computer should shut down Windows and restart in MS-DOS mode. You can tell when you are in MS-DOS mode when your screen appears black and you will see a DOS command prompt (C:\>) in the upper left corner of your screen. ( Note: The command prompt may not initially be at C:\>. If this is the case, simply type "cd \" at whatever command prompt appears to return to the C:\> prompt. From there, you can follow the steps described below.)

4. At the C:\> command prompt type:

"dosfix.bat". Press enter.

5. A 'Command Menu' screen will appear, allowing you to choose from the following six menu items:

[a] Fix

[b] Search

[c] Deep Scan Only

[d] Deep Scan & Fix

[e] Undo Fix

[f] Exit

Select one of the six menu options to proceed. For a better explanation of these functions, see you manual.


Options Menu

Set Range (Date configuration)

Used to change the century range that IntelliFIX 2000 will use to modify the date of each file.

To change the date range:

1)Input a year in 'From' edit box.

2) IntelliFIX 2000 will calculate the year after 100 years, and show the result in 'To' edit box.

3) Click "OK" button to set the range.

After configuration, the two-digit-year date will be treated as a date within the configured date range instead of 1900 to 1999.

Note:  IntelliFIX 2000 will accept any date as the starting year.  To effectively fix the year 2000 problem, make sure that the range you pick is greater than 1999.

Program Options

The program options screen lets the user customize the program configuration.  In most cases, the default values are best.

Search Executable files

IntelliFIX 2000 will only search executable files when the selection is enabled. When checked, IntelliFIX 2000 will search files with these extensions  '.EXE',' .COM', '.PLB', '.LIB', '.SYS', '.OBJ', '.OVL', '.BIN', '.386', '.DLL', '.ESL', '.VXD', '.DRY'. This will find the majority of Year 2000 file problems on most machines. It also reduced the search time significantly. To search all files, simply uncheck the box. By default the box is checked.

Backup Modified Files

When checked, IntelliFIX 2000 will backup any files before modification. The backup file's extension name is '._?' (? a digit range 0 to 9 corresponding to the year). This provides added protection, ensuring that files can be restored if there is a problem.  When this selection is disabled, IntelliFIX 2000 will modify suspected files without backup.

Log file

Modification information will be saved in a log file, the log file name can be assigned here.  The log file is needed for the Undo Fix command to function properly.

Overwrite log file

By defualt, IntelliFIX 2000 will append the original log file each time it is used.  With this selected, IntelliFIX 2000 will delete the old log file and create a new one each time it's runs a Fix. With the old log file overwritten, modification done in previous sessions cannot be changed back using the Undo Fix command, so you should be  very careful when selecting this option.


Troubleshooting

When I execute the Fix command, I get a white system error box that gives me two choices(Cancel or Retry). What should I do?

Answer: This system error occasionally appears when IntelliFIX 2000 finds a potential Year 2000 conflict in a file that is in use by your Windows operating system. Click the Cancel button and another dialog box will appear. This dialog box enables you to create a batch file which you can later run in DOS that will repair the potential Year 2000 conflict. To do this, click the Indirectly Modify button. You also have the option to Skip searching the current file and resume your Fix command or you can click Cancel to stop the Fix command and return to the IntelliFIX 2000 program interface.

Why can't I run application software modified by IntelliFIX 2000?

Answer: The IntelliFIX 2000 device driver must be  loaded, for software modified by IntelliFIX 2000 to run correctly. You can edit file config.sys to confirm if it has line 'device=c:\A2000\A2000.sys yyyy', if not, add it and restart your computer and then run you application software.

My program contains a button called Deep Scan, but when I click on it, a message pops up saying I need an Upgrade key?

Answer: There are two retail versions of IntelliFIX 2000 available. The standard and the professional.  The Deep Scan command is only available in the professional version.  It will create a list of every file on a computer that has a Year 2000 problem that can not be fixed by IntelliFIX 2000.  The majority of these files will be specialized files found in custom created software.  Deep Scan will provide a comprehensive list of these files so companies can decide what resources to devote correcting these files.

GETTING HELP WITH IntelliFIX 2000

Intelliquis International strives to develop reference and utility software what enables computer users to save time and money while achieving greater success in their business and personal lives. We are committed to helping you get the most out of this software product. If you have questions or find that you need help while working with IntelliFIX 2000, the best place to find answers is in this manual or in the on-line help file provided with the software. To access the IntelliFIX 2000 on-line help file, press the F1 function key or click on the Help menu when using IntelliFIX 2000.

IntelliFIX 2000 users are also encouraged to check the website at www.intelliquis.com to find answers to frequently asked questions. We recommend that you check the web site frequently because it also contains the latest product information about IntelliFIX 2000 as well as the most recent product updates.

In the unlikely event that you have a problem which you are unable to solve after having consulted this user guide, the IntelliFIX 2000 on-line help file, and the website, we offer technical support to registered users of IntelliFIX 2000. You can address questions to our technical support service via email by sending a message to support@intelliquis.com.


Frequently Asked Questions

Q.	What is IntelliFIX 2000 doing when it says that it has modified a file?

A.	IntelliFIX 2000 using signature patterns to locate date calls in compiled files.  When IntelliFIX 2000 repairs a file, it makes a copy of the file.  Any repairs made by IntelliFIX 2000 to are made to this copy.  The original file is never  changed or modified.

Q.	How does IntelliFIX 2000 patch files that are already compiled?

A.	IntelliFIX 2000 patches are stored in a device driver that is loaded into memory when the operating system loads.  Any application can access a IntelliFIX 2000 patch at any time, because it is continuously running in the background.

Q.	I ran the IntelliFIX 2000 Hardware Test on my system, and now it will not start properly?

A.	The IntelliFIX 2000 hardware test may be conflicting with other software on the computer. Please contact technical support.

Q.	I ran the IntelliFIX 2000 Software Test on my system, and now it will not start properly?

A.	The IntelliFIX 2000 driver is conflicting with other software on the computer. Please contact technical support to obtain an updated driver, to recieved help organizing your computer configuration.

Q.	I ran the IntelliFIX 2000 Hardware Test on my system, and funny things are now occurring on my computer?

A.	The IntelliFIX 2000 hardware test runs an actually changes the date and time of the computer during testing.  This is the only possible way to simulate the Year 2000 on the computer.  Changing the time and date may also activate time sensitive viruses that may be present on the system before IntelliFIX 2000 Hardware test was run. If your computer is doing strange things after running the IntelliFIX 2000 hardware test, run some anti-virus software to detect, and repair any virus activity.  If  the problem persists, and no virus was found, contact technical support for more assistance.

Q.	What is the difference between Deep Scan and Search?

A.	IntelliFIX 2000 uses signature patterns to identify date calls in executable files.  When you conduct a Search or Fix, IntelliFIX 2000 identifies date calls that are Year 2000 sensitive. When IntelliFIX 2000 conducts a Deep Scan, it searches for all date calls that are in the file, including date calls that are not affected by the Year 2000.

Q. How often should I run the IntelliFIX 2000 software scanner?

A. The software scan and fix only needs to be run once on a file to fix it.  If you scan and fix all the problems on a system, then you will only need to run the software fix again if you install a new application on the computer.

Q. I ran the IntelliFIX 2000 software fix on an application, and now it crashes?

A.   It is possible that the IntelliFIX 2000 device driver is not loading properly.  Check to see if  the statement Device= c:\ifix2000\a2000.sys 1950  is present in your Config.sys file, and that a2000.sys is in the IntelliFIX 2000 directory.

Q.  What operating systems does IntelliFIX 2000 work on?

The hardware fix will work on any IBM AT/ATX compatible machine. The software fix is only available for Windows 3.1 and Windows 9x.  The software fix is not compatible with Windows NT at this time.


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