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- EmGee Software Installer/Uninstaller Readme File -
The installer and uninstaller that came with this software
are part of another package that will soon be available from
EmGee Software. The information in this file applies to
version 1.1 of both the installer and uninstaller.
INSTALLER (Setup.exe)
---------------------
Files used by the installer -
SETUP.EXE
The installer. Uses a simple script to quickly and
reliably get the program installed on your system. This
file MUST be present in the directory where the source
files are or the installation will abort.
SETUP.INI
Setup uses this file to install the files to your
system. Please do not edit this file; doing so may cause
unpredictable results. This file MUST be present in the
directory where the source files are, or the installation
will abort.
QPRO200.DLL
Setup uses this file for low level functions used during
the install. This file must be present in the source
directory or \windows\system.
MSAFINX.DLL
Setup uses this file for various date comparison routines.
This file must be present in the source directory or
\windows\system.
Control over the installation -
Depending on the settings in SETUP.INI, you will
be prompted for certain things during the installation
process. Typically, you will be prompted for permission
to create a program group and icons and possibly about
your startup group.
All important information about the installation is logged
to SETUP.LOG. Files actually installed on your system,
any directories that were created, the program group
name, and any startup group items are logged.
If any file in \windows\system needs to be replaced you will
be prompted. Any files in the application directory will be
overwritten by default (in the case of upgrading from a
previous version). This version of EmGee Software
Installer/Uninstaller does not put any files in the
\windows directory.
Overwrite responses -
Yes - Overwrites the target file with the newer file.
Yes To All - Overwrites any files that are older.
No - The target file is not overwritten.
No To All - Do not overwrite any files.
Backup - Backup the file, then install the newer one.
Backup All - Backup all files that need to be replaced.
Reinstalling -
If you need to reinstall the application, first run
the uninstaller to remove the files from your system.
This allows the installer to relog all the installation
files correctly. If you do not uninstall before
reinstalling, SETUP.LOG may not show all of the files
used by the application, which would make the
uninstaller nearly worthless.
Trouble with the installer -
The reasons most likely to cause trouble with the installer:
Insufficient disk space
Free up some disk space and try again.
A older file that needs to be copied over is in use
Shut down all other applications and try again. You
may also ignore this error, but I don't recommend
that.
Setup.ini is corrupt or has been tampered with
Get a good copy of the application and try again.
If none of this applies or works then you
can manually install the application. The files that came
with application should NOT be individually compressed,
although you may have received them in an archive,
such as a zip file. To manually install the application
follow these general rules:
Copy any .VBX, .DLL, and .OCX files to \windows\system.
Take care to not overwrite more recent files. When in
doubt, don't overwrite anything. Copy everything else
to the application directory of your choice.
As an alternative, if you just want to try out
the application and you are running Windows 95, then
you can also put EVERYTHING in the application
directory of your choice. This works because on a Windows
95 system the application directory is the first place
that is searched for the external files. While this
does work, it is not recommended, because it defeats
the purpose of sharing resources, and possibly uses
more disk space than would be normally required. This may
also work under Windows 3.x, but I think the search
sequence is different (searches \windows\system before
the application directory).
UNINSTALLER (Uninstal.exe)
--------------------------
Files used by the installer -
UNINSTAL.EXE
The uninstaller. Reads a simple script and uninstalls
exactly what you allow it to. This file MUST be present in
the same directory as SETUP.LOG or the uninstallation
will abort.
SETUP.LOG
The uninstaller uses this file to remove the program
and it's files from your system. Please do not edit this
file; doing so may cause unpredictable results.
Control over the uninstallation -
You will have full control over the uninstallation
process. You will be prompted to select the files and other
items you would like to have removed. By using standard
shift-click and ctrl-click methods you may tag individual
files for removal.
WARNING: Use caution when removing files from
windows\system. Even if they were logged by the
installer, that does not mean that they are not being
used by another application on your system.
NOTE: On some systems using SHARE.EXE or VSHARE.386
the uninstaller may not be able to remove
UNINSTAL.EXE, the directory the application was
installed in, and possibly other files if they are in
use. This is a known limitation of the EmGee Software
Installer/Uninstaller. In this case, you will have to
manually remove those items. Those of you running
Windows 95 will probably not encounter this
problem.
Trouble with the uninstaller -
The most likely errors you will get:
Cannot remove FILENAME.EXT
This will occur if the file is in use or does not
exist. The application may still uninstall cleanly
if you get this error.
Cannot remove directory DIRNAME
This will occur if there are still files in the
directory, such as data files created by the
application but not tracked by the uninstaller. This
error will result in an incomplete uninstall.
Cannot remove program group GROUPNAME
This will occur if you have deleted the group or
have moved it to another location. The application
may still uninstall cleanly if you get this error.
Cannot remove program item ITEMNAME
This will occur if you have deleted the item or moved
it. The application may still uninstall cleanly if
you get this error.
The important thing to realize here is that not all errors
are fatal and that the uninstall may go perfect even with
errors.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
---------------
Windows, Windows 3.1, and Windows 95 are trademarks
or copyrights of Microsoft Corporation.
EmGee Software Installer/Uninstaller 1.1
Copyright ⌐ 1996, EmGee Software.
All Rights Reserved.