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- CD-Runner 4.0 Lite Installation Instructions
-
- * How to Install CD-Runner 4.0 Lite Freeware
- * Cool Tips!!!
- * Product Feature differences between CD-Runner 4.0 Lite (Freeware, 16-bit)
- and CD-Runner 6.0 DeLuxe (Trialware or Registered, 32-bit version).
- * Upgrading from 4.0 Lite to 6.0 DeLuxe
- * Pricing and Registration
-
- PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED SYSREQS.TXT FILE BEFGORE PROCEEDING!
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- Installing CD-Runner 4.0 Lite
-
- 1. Review the System Requirements(sysreq.txt) to ensure that your system
- is compatible with this product.
- 2. Copy the CD-Runner download file into an empty installation directory
- (such as C:\TEMP) and unzip. NOTE: Make sure that your temporary
- installation directory name does NOT include wildcards or special
- characters!
- 3. From the Windows Explorer or File Manager run INSTALL.EXE.
-
- HINT: If you load a CD-ROM (NOT Audio disc) in your drive(s) before
- installing CD-Runner, the Setup will automatically choose your drive
- letter(s)!
-
- HELP!!!
-
- Once you've entered the CD-Runner program, screen-sensitive Help is
- available at all times by pressing F1. Both a mouse-sensitive graphic
- screen with brief text pop-ups, as well as detailed information will be
- displayed.
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- Cool Tips!!!
-
- #1 Mouse! CD-Runner makes maximum possible use of your mouse. Displays are
- LOADED with 'hot spots', which when either right- or left-clicked do
- all kinds of fun things(which are also available via menus). Feel free to
- play. To guide you, note that your mouse pointer will change shape whenever
- you guide it over a hot spot.
-
- #2 Audio CDs - Quick Editing: For quick and easy entering of audio CD
- library info, without having to place the CD in the drive for editing:
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- * Place the CD in the drive with CD-Runner loaded.
- * Using the Library button, enter the album name into the library.
- * You can now go back to the library at any time and enter additional
- album info, without having to enter the CD in the drive.
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- #3 CD-ROMs - Clear you Windows Desktop: For any CD-ROM applications
- registered in the CD-Runner Library, any Windows Program Groups or icons
- associated with the programs may be deleted as CD-Runner will automatically
- identify and launch your CD. Why clutter up your desktop?
-
- Note: When entering a new CD-ROM that you may already have installed to
- your hard drive, it isn't necessary to run the "Install CD-ROM" utility.
- Instead, use the "CD-ROM Library" to locate the program on your hard drive
- and enter it into the database.
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- #4 Palette Size? Those of us who run CD-ROM games and Enhanced Video CDs
- have long chaffed at having to reset our screen displays to 256-color
- 640x480. CD-Runner has a built-in option for playing Enhanced CDs as
- stand-alone multimedia files without having to change screen modes. For
- gaming, Microsoft has developed a nifty utility called SetRes which loads
- to your System Tray and makes this changeover at a single touch. This one
- is worth having, and can be downloaded from the Microsoft libraries on
- CompuServe and Internet.
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- Product Feature differences between CD-Runner 4.0 Lite and 6.0 DeLuxe
-
- Although CD-Runner 4.0 Lite and 6.0 share many comparable features, there
- are several major differences. Most notably, the Multimedia Runner and
- extended internet capabilities featured in 6.0 DeLuxe are lacking in 4.0.
- 6.0 offers full internet linkage, as well as a built-in CD-Shopper and
- on-board Product Support. In addition, the 32-bit graphics capabilites
- compliance give 6.0 power unavailable in 16-bit applications.
-
- Other noted features available in CD-Runner 6.0 DeLuxe:
-
- >>>> Themes: A whole new look!
-
- Whatever your mood for the day, you can FULLY customize any part of the
- CD-Runner display to match. Fonts, colors, LED or LCD, faceplate display,
- wallpapers & slideshows... And NOW we've added 3-d Themes! Cruise the
- Faceplate options and choose from our default sets of 3-D Theme Packs for
- dynamite faceplate displays to choose from. Can't decide? You can mix and
- match these by choosing one as a faceplate, and then go to General Setup
- and choose another from the CDRUNNER\THEMES folder as a wallpaper!
-
- >>>> Internet! Internet! Internet!
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- CD-Runner 6.0 is fully internet-interactive!
-
- >> Auto-Launch your favorite Web Browser:
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- In the CD-Runner 6.0 Setup - Advanced Section, you'll find the utility for
- selecting your favorite web browser, be it MS Internet Browser, Netscape,
- or even WinCIM. Once this is configured, you'll note a new www launch
- button on the upper right-hand screen of every CD-Runner 6.0 faceplate.
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- Once you've got a browser assigned just load you favorite CD, and go for a
- spin on the net. Via the handy drop-down menu available from within any of
- the faceplates you can automatically launch your browser its default URL.
- CD-Runner will minimize to its Remote Control if you have this option
- chosen, and you're off to surf with your favorite tunes running in the
- background.
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- You can also access any of the following at one click:
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- >> On-Board CD Audio/CD-ROM Shopping! That's right - one click takes you
- right into the finest Internet CD shopping available. Browse or shop,
- with CD-Runner playing your favorite tunes in the background.
-
- >> www.cdrunner.com
-
- You can pop right out of CD-Runner and visit our website for on-line
- Registration, free on-line upgrades for registered users (Sorry - but if
- you're not yet registered, overinstalling upgrades will NOT extend your
- Trial Period.), direct email for Product Support and Feedback, Installation
- Info & Cool Tips - and there's more in the works. Stay in touch!
-
- YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE TO GO HUNTING FOR US!
-
- >> Need help or info? Your WWW Desktop and faceplate drop-down menus have
- a direct email link to our Product Support. Click, fill-in, click send,
- and help is on the way.
-
- >>> New Minimize Options!
-
- >> Built-in 'Lite' Option: Many of our users report that they prefer to
- have CD-Runner power-up and on-board whenever they boot Windows. 6.0
- contains a special 'Lite' version which, when placed in you Windows Startup
- folder will load the CD-Runner shell in minimized memory-saving form. If
- you have CD-Runner set to AutoLaunch in Setup, your loaded Audio or CD-ROM
- will kick into gear every time you load Windows.
-
- Clicking the CD-Runner icon on your Windows Task Bar will restore CD-Runner
- to it's full-screen display version.
-
- >> CD-Runner 6.0's great new Remote Control adds power and control to your
- CD/Internet life. In Setup, you can choose to have CD-Runner launch this
- moveable always-on-top controller every time CD-Runner is minimized. The
- Remote Control includes almost all of the features in the full-screen
- faceplates. Drop-down mini-faceplates and Title Selection boxes are
- available with a simple click on imbedded hotspots.
-
- You forgot to set this option? That's OK - It's also available as an icon
- in your Windows 95 Systray!
-
- >>> 6.0 Media Runner
-
- CD-Runner 6.0 features an additional faceplate for running and programming
- multimedia files in all your favorite formats - WAV, MID, MIDI, RMI, AVI,
- MMM, MOV, and MPG. You can also record and link any .wav or .mid (sound
- or music) file to a title CD-ROM launch. For your convenience the
- Multimedia Runner enables quick recording and preview of sound files to
- choose from. Default storage directories provide quick user access to
- stored files. Add pizzazz to program intros with introductory song clips
- or pre-recorded instructions for using the program to be launched.
-
- >>> Any improvements on existing 4.0 features? You bet!
-
- >> Setup: 6.0 has PnP search logic for automatically locating CD-ROM drive
- letters and saving them.
- >> For power users, 6.0 now supports up to 23 fixed or removable CD-ROM
- drives!
- >> Long filenames. Together with CD-Runner's powerful database library
- this makes storing and searching your Audio, CD-ROM, and multimedia
- libraries a cinch.
-
- In CD-Runner 6.0 you'll notice that everything runs faster and smoother.
- Graphics load faster, more thumbnails are available, LED's are hotter,
- the libraries are easier to use, and the Audio Section now includes
- features previously reserved for professionals. The CD-Runner Help section
- has also been upgraded to provide help for all of the new features. Just
- press F1 at any time.
-
- CD-Runner 6.0 DeLuxe has been thoroughly re-thought and re-designed to take
- full advantage of today's technology, and make CD-Runner the ULTIMATE CD
- Launcher you've been looking for.
-
- For a peek at CD-Runner 6.0 previews, and a free download of our 15-day
- Trialware please feel free to drop in and visit us at:
-
- Internet Web Page: www.cdrunner.com
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- Upgrading to CD-Runner 6.0 Deluxe (Registered Version) from 4.0 Lite:
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- IMPORTANT: If you install CD-Runner 6.0 DeLuxe on a computer running 4.0
- Lite (either in the same directory or elsewhere) CD-Runner will revert to
- 15-day Trialware.
-
- Before trying the 6.0 Trialware, it is highly recommended that you backup
- your 4.0 \CDRUNNER folder(directory). This is important in the event that
- you may have CD Audio or CD-ROM data stored, and may wish to revert to 4.0
- later on.
-
- To Install 6.0:
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- Download 6.0 from http://www.cdrunner.com, unzip to an empty folder, and
- run "setup.exe".
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- To undo a 6.0 DeLuxe installation and revert to 4.0 Lite:
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- 1) Run the 6.0 Uninstall. Failure to do this before reinstalling 4.0
- will cause CD-Runner failure.
- 2) Restore your previously archived copy of CD-Runner, including all
- subdirectories.
- 3) Reinstall 4.0 Lite.
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- Pricing and Registration
-
- CD-Runner 4.0 Lite is Freeware. This means that all product features are
- fully-enabled, and unlike shareware, this product will NOT expire at any
- time.
-
- You may freely use this version on as many PCs as you wish, and likewise
- distribute it free of charge provided that it is distributed 'as is' with
- no files changed or edited in any way. Likewise, you are NOT permitted to
- charge any fee whatsoever for redistribution. Failure to comply with these
- and other conditions specified in "license.txt" will result in prosecution
- and severe criminal penalties.
-
- CD-Runner 6.0 DeLuxe: For those who wish to download and sample the full-
- featured 32-bit CD-Runner 6.0 DeLuxe (features noted in above section), a
- 15-day Trialware Edition is available for downloading at:
- http://www.cdrunner.com.
-
- Registration of CD-Runner 6.0 costs $ 29.95, and a handy direction
- registration utility has been built in for your convenience.
-
- You may also go to our registration sites manually: http://www.cdrunner.com
-
- In addition, both CD-Runner 4.0 & 6.0 installation files include
- "mail-in.wri". This is our mail-in check and credit card form.
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- CD-Runner copyright 1994-97 Beyond Software,
- written by Thomas M. Gerrish.
- CD-Runner is a registered trademark of Beyond Software.
- CD-Runner is distributed exclusively worldwide by ISS - Integrated Software Systems.
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- Information in this document is subject to change without notice.