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- Program: VBSy Windows Resource Monitor - Bar version
- Version: 1.10
- Author: Michael Krane
- Date: Mar 10,1993
-
- NOTE: This program needs the file vbrun300.dll. (Usually it
- should be in your Windows System Directory or in your path.) It
- does not come with this program because most people will
- already have it and it takes too long to download. If you don't
- have it, you will need to download it to use this program and
- the many other new Visual Basic Programs that are coming from
- Visual Basic 3.
-
- This program is designed to help a user monitor many system
- resources at all times and to combine some utilities that you
- may already use. (It will monitor up to six drives)
-
- Installation:
-
- Put vbsys.dll and threed.vbx in your windows/system directory,
- (Use the newest versions) (If using vbsys Standard version
- also, it shares the same files except the .exe and the .hlp
- files.), and put vbsysbar.exe anywhere you want. Put
- vbsysbar.hlp in the same directory as vbsysbar.exe or in your
- path. (If you don't need the help file later, you can delete it
- to save disk space.) When you run the program, you should not
- select minimized or maximized, it should be run "NORMAL". For
- more information, double click on the vbsysbar.hlp file from
- file manager or run VBSysbar.exe, click anywhere on the running
- VBSysBar, and press F1 to run the help file. PC Tools users
- should search the help file for "PC Tools" for more info.
-
- HISTORY:
-
- Version 1.10
- Added a Help File
- Added PC Tools "Tag Along" compatability. (It was already in the
- registered version 1.01 or above)
-
- Version 1.00 of VBSYSBAR Feb10, 1994
- First release of vbsysbar. It is operationally the same as
- vbsys except it is limited to displaying 6 drives at once
- instead of 10. Due to screen space anymore is impractical at
- most resolutions.
-
- History of the standard VBSys
-
- Version 1.35 Feb 20,1994
- A Few minor bug fixes.
- Made a Bar type version available also as vbbar100.zip
-
- Version 1.34 Feb 1, 1994
- Fixed bug that caused improper size on startup if ran from
- startup group and told to run minimized. (Should be run
- "NORMAL") Also, recompiled for new version of threed.vbx
- included.
-
- Version 1.33 Dec 1, 1993
- Fixed bug that caused On Top not to always save on some systems
- (Registered version only)
-
- Version 1.31 Oct 1, 1993
- Fixed centering problem in 1280 Res. by changing some 3D styles.
- Changed Disk Label Colors to make more readable with some video.
-
- Version 1.30 Sept 15, 1993
- New Button can change how often display updates, (1-30 Sec.)
- Added Option to Not warn on Exit.
- Optimized the code.
-
- Version 1.21 Aug 23, 1993
- Fixed a bug that caused some systems with a CD Rom to
- incorrectly identify the installed drives.
-
- Version 1.20 Aug 20, 1993
- Added option to display More Info temporarily in separate large Window
- Removed ability to monitor largest free block (It was slow) and
- is available in the More Info Window.
-
- Version 1.10 Aug 1, 1993
- Virtually the same as ver 1.10 except:
- A few bug fixes of minor sizing problems.
- Tightened the code a little more.
- Registered version has .ini file saving options.
-
- Version 1.10 Aug 1, 1993
- Added option to turn off Title Bar to shrink display.
- Did away with the menus in lieu of using a button bar.
- Added Largest Block Memory option.
- Did away with minimized view-(not usefull)
- Reduced the amount of memory used.
- Changed the .DLL name to vbsys.dll.
-
- Version 1.02 July 27, 1993
- Allowed display to get smaller and show more info.
- Added button bar.
- Slightly adjusted a few display items.
- Changed the .exe name to vbsys.exe for this and future versions
-
- Version 1.01 July 23, 1993
- Fixed a few display irregularities.
- Added option to change colors.
-
- Version 1.0 July 21,1993
- Changed and added almost everything since pre-release of
- version .06 on 5/11/93.
-
- Known Problems:
-
- A Pentium will appear as a 486. The method that
- Microsoft suggests to identify CPU types does not include the
- Pentium. When one appears I will fix it.
-
- If you are using Windows for Workgroups 3.11, It will
- still show up as version 3.10. This is due to an internal
- setting IN Windows for Workgroups. It will probably be
- corrected in the future.
-
- Future releases: There is really nothing PLANNED at this time,
- I may add more things later if I feel it will improve it, but
- it's getting hard to keep the size of the display down as I add
- things which defeats the purpose of this utility which is to
- Monitor things and stay out of the way.
-
- I hope you find this program as useful as I do. It is released
- as SHAREWARE. It does NOT have any "nag" screens. You can use
- it for thirty days as long as you agree that I am not
- responsible for anything directly or indirectly related to
- using this program. After that time, either delete the program
- or send the nominal fee of just $5.00 to help cover costs, make
- you feel better, and to help keep the shareware concept going,
- (It takes a lot of time to write these programs and do the
- research. I know most people don't like to pay for shareware,
- that's why it's only $5.00. If you use it every day it IS
- certainly worth $5.00.) After payment, I will send you the
- current version which will include the ability to save all
- settings in an .ini file so it will always come up the way you
- want, such as which drives, where display is on screen, and
- colors. If you have any minor revision requests, I'll try to
- add it to your version if I can. If a minor update follows I'll
- try to get it to you free of charge. Future major updates if
- any after registration for cost: $2.50-Mail $1.00-Compuserve
- FREE-America Online
-
- There is still the standard version available that displays in
- one corner. Shareware version is available on CIS or AOL and
- is titled VBSys; The .zip file should be VBSysxxx.zip.
- Registration for that version is also only $5 or $7.50 for both
- versions.
-
- $5.00 Registration gets version with a save settings feature! Will
- save all settings!
-
- State which version VBSys or VBSysbar (or Both)
- Include your Compuserve or America Online E-Mail Address if you
- know it.
-
- Michael Krane
- 4 Azurean Ct.
- Mt. Sinai, NY 11766
-
- E-MAIL: Miklk (on America On-line)(Preferrable)
- 70242,2317 (on Compuserve)
-
- The program has been fully tested but obviously not in every
- possible configuration, so PLEASE report any
- bugs or ideas to me at the above addresses.
-
-
-
-
- THIS PROGRAM IS DISTRIBUTED AS IS. THE AUTHOR (Michael Krane) MAKES NO
- WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
- TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
- WITH RESPECT TO THIS SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL
- THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST
- SAVINGS, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING
- OUT OF THE USE OF OR THE INABILITY TO USE THIS PROGRAM.
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