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- LifeSaver Readme File v3.00
-
- LifeSaver is a Windows 95 configuration file backup and restore utility. It
- can be used to recover from problems due to corrupt configuration files or
- changes to configuration files which can not be undone. LifeSaver has many
- useful features which are described below. The Standard features are available
- to registered and unregistered users. The Additional features are only
- available to registered users, and for a 30 day trial period to unregistered
- users. Version 3.00 has a new interface which is more flexible and easier to use.
-
- Standard features:
- - Backup and Restore up to seven different configuration files
- - Run from the command line with scheduling programs (i.e. System Agent)
- - Add to System Agent, StartUp folder, or desktop during install
- - Smart install changes default options based on system configuration
- - Save up to 2 backups
- - Restore system files from the command prompt (DOS) mode
- with self-generating batch file
- - Safely restore the registry files from Windows
- - Quick restore with right mouse button on backup list
- - Restore to an alternate directory
- - Restore individual files
- - Right mouse button support (including "What's This?" help)
- - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) in on-line help
- - User selectable Toolbar, Status Bar, and backup sort order
- - Resizable screen for long backup names
- - Rename backups at any time
- - Enhanced on-line documentation
-
-
- Additional features: (for 30 day trial period and registered version only)
- - Backup and Restore up to 10 user defined files (with Drag and Drop support)
- - Includes LHA compression
- (after 30 day trail period unregistered version requires PkZip and PkUnzip)
- - Save up to 10 backups
- (reduced to 2 after 30 day trail period unless registered)
- - Site licenses include (registered version only):
- - Silent install option (no user prompts required)
- - Configure default options for install
- (i.e. add to System Agent, add to StartUp folder,
- add to StartUp folder if System Agent is not running, etc.)
-
- NOTE: After the 30 day trail period, the additional features will be disabled
- unless the program is registered (see details below). Only the backup portion
- of the features above will be disabled, the restore options will remain enabled.
- LifeSaver will continue to restore any files which were previously backed up.
-
-
-
- !! WARNING - WARNING - WARNING !!
- Extreme caution should be exercised when using this program to restore
- configuration files! Any modifications made to the these files after a
- backup will be lost. This software is provided "as is". The author accepts
- no responsibility for damages occurring as a direct or indirect result of
- using this software.
-
- Read the online help, LifeSaver.hlp, for more information.
-
- Send comments or suggestions to: Aeroblade@aol.com
- Home Page: http://members.aol.com/aeroblade
-
-
- LHA version 2.13, Copyright (c) Haruyasu Yoshizaki, 1988-91
-
-
-
- ******* REGISTRATION INFORMATION *******
-
- To register LifeSaver send US$18 to:
- JB Systems
- 4880-8 Dorsey Hall Dr
- Ellicott City, MD 21042
-
- Be sure to include the name you want to register (case sensitive),
- and an e-mail address for faster response.
-
- To register by phone with Visa or Mastercard call our distributor:
- Bytech Business Systems
- 914-354-8666 Voice (9am to 5pm USA Eastern Time, Monday-Friday)
- 914-354-5433 Fax
- E-mail: Tools4You@aol.com
-
- Technical support is provided by JB Systems at Aeroblade@aol.com ONLY,
- and is NOT provided by Bytech Business Systems.
-
- After you receive your registration code, go to the menu and select
- 'Help' then 'About...', and type in your name and code (both are case sensitive).
-
- To receive a copy on diskette, the cost is US$30 + S&H.
-
- LifeSaver includes a 30 day trial period to evaluate the additional
- features and to determine if you want to register. Once you receive
- a registration code there will be NO REFUNDS.
-
-
- ** Version History **
-
- v3.00 2/1/97
- - New Interface!
- - User selectable Toolbar, Status Bar, and backup sort order.
- - Resizable screen for long backup names.
- - Rename backups at any time.
- - Enhanced on-line documentation (added contents file, and Win95 formatting).
- - Fixed problem with user defined date formats.
- - Fixed problem registering with some non-English versions of Win95.
-
- v2.31 11/03/96
- - Fixed false warning for missing files in backup.
- - Fixed false warning for LHA version when files dated from Beta6.
- - Fixed overlapping text in status screen for some video drivers.
-
- v2.30 10/10/96
- - Includes support for LHA compression (doesn't need pkzip).
- - Safe registry restore from Windows.
- - Install can add LifeSaver to: System Agent, StartUp folder, or Desktop.
- - Added Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to on-line help.
- - 30 day trial period for additional features
- (which are disabled unless registered).
- - Site licenses include:
- - Silent install option (no user prompts).
- - Configure default options for install
- (i.e. add to System Agent, add to StartUp folder,
- add to StartUp folder if System Agent is not running, etc.).
- - Added delayed backup command line argument
- (prevent conflicts with other programs in the StartUp folder).
- - New install program (can set System Agent schedule, smaller, more flexible).
- - Install checks if System Agent is running to set default install options.
- - Replaced TabCtl32.ocx with ComCtl32.ocx because Sheridan/Microsoft did not
- fix bug in a newer version of TabCtl32.ocx(v4.01) which caused the
- following error:
- "Run-time error '429': You do not have an appropriate license to
- use this functionality"
-
- v2.20 7/29/96
- - Added backup file name to the "Quick Restore" menu.
- - Added "Backup Now" shortcut to LifeSaver program group
- (new installs must set the program options before using "Backup Now").
- - Enhanced reliability (see help file for details).
- - Automatically update registry information before backup.
- - Safer registry restore from Windows.
- - Check "temp" directory for conflicts.
-
- v2.01 7/25/96
- - New install script.
- - Split compressed file to fit on 1.44MB floppies.
-
- v2.00 7/07/96
- - Added capability to add up to 10 user defined files
- (with Drag and Drop support).
- - Enhanced Quick Restore option.
- - Enhanced reliability of backups.
- - Fixed problem when WinBootDir is different from WinDir.
- - Checks if command line argument is too long for DOS shell.
-
- v1.05 4/07/96
- - Fixed "Error loading from file" error on some computers with OCX conflicts.
- - Use command.com in Win95 directory first to fix potential problem with
- multi-boot systems.
- - Check Pk file version for 2.04g.
-
- v1.04 3/11/96
- - Includes all required runtime DLLs (doesn't need VB4_32.ZIP).
- - Fixed minor bug in install script.
-
- v1.03 2/20/96
- - Added shorcut for command.com
- (no shortcut caused DOS screen to appear on some machines).
-
- v1.02 2/11/96
- - Fixed bug which may cause LifeSaver to lock up on some machines.
- - Added 2 debug command line options.
-
- v1.01 2/3/96
- - Copy files before compressing to make sure they are not modified.
- - Alphabetize files within each group.
-
- v1.00 12/3/95
- - Initial release.
-