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Quick Settings Version 1.01 Release Notes
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Copyright (c) 1997,1998 Vadim Skoblov.
If you can't see a complete line of text in the document
window, maximize it by clicking on the maximize icon in
the upper right corner. To print this document, select
Print from the File menu.
Welcome to Quick Settings V1.01. Please register this program!
**************************************************************
********* *********
********* IMPORTANT! Before start use Quick Settings ********
********* be sure to read License.txt file located ********
********* in program directory. You also can load *********
********* it by clicking on About License button in *********
********* About window of Quick Settings *********
********* *********
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If you want to take full advantage of the Quick Settings features,
follow the instructions in this, QuickSet.hlp and other files,
located in program directory!
The information below supplements the Vadim Skoblov Quick Settings
Version 1.01 release. This information is divided into the
following sections:
1.0 Installation/Uninstallation
2.0 Usage Notes
3.0 Troubleshooting
4.0 Technical support
5.0 COMMUNICATING WITH AUTHOR
6.0 New in Version 1.01
7.0 Notes for Registered Users of Version 1.0
8.0 Notes for Unregistered Users of Version 1.0
1.0 Installation/Uninstallation
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1) Installation:
a) If program was downloaded from Internet or BBS in Self-executive,
".exe" format, then in order to install Quick Settings, create temp.
directory and copy that file into it, then double-click on the file
that you downloaded. It will extract files into this temp. directory.
Then find Setup.exe within temp. directory and double-click on it.
The installer will take you through the necessary setup steps.
b) If program was downloaded from Internet or BBS in Zip, ".zip"
format, then in order to install Quick Settings, create temp.
directory and copy that file into it. Then use any zip files
extractor (pkunzip, Winzip or any other that you always can
find on any BBS or on the Internet) for extraction to temp.
directory. After extraction find Setup.exe within temp.
directory and double-click on it. The installer will take you
through the necessary setup steps.
By default, the following options are selected in the Quick Settings
Setup dialog box: Install all application files to the "C:\Program Files\
Quick Settings V1.01 by Vadim Skoblov" directory. You can change the Filepath
to the one, you want install Quick Settings to.
Once installation is complete, your Quick Settings program can be found
under Start/Programs/Quick Settings V1.01 by Vadim Skoblov. Once Quick Settings
has been installed, store downloaded file in a safe place. After installation
run Quick Settings! In order to run Quick Settings, select
Start/Programs/Quick Settings V1.01 by Vadim Skoblov. When program is loadding
for the first time, it adds shortcuts to your desktop, Startup group and Taskbar
(for Active DeskTop IE4.0 or Win98).
2) To Uninstall Quick Settings from your system, Go to the control panel
and double-click the Add/Remove Programs applet. This will present
a dialog box containing a list of programs installed on your
computer. Locate the Quick Settings V1.01 by Vadim Skoblov program,
highlight it, and click the Add/Remove button to remove it from your
system. The uninstallation won't remove Shortcuts from the Startup
menu, Windows Desktop or Taskbar (IE4.0 or Win98). You have to remove these
items manually from your Startup menu and from Desktop of Windows 95.
2.0 Usage Notes
===============
VERY IMPORTANT:
Never, unless you have to, after you finish work with Windows 95, just
turn power button off! First, you have to Shut down Windows by selecting
Start, Shut down and then OK buttons. Otherwise you could crush Windows'
file system. As recommendation, use Scandisk in Windows 95 at least once
a week. This way you will avoid problems with software in most cases!
Also check for viruses!
1) Hardware Requirements:
The fully functional for 30 days shareware version and registered
version of the Quick Settings requires an IBM or compatible system,
486/50 MHz or better microprocessor to run. A mouse or other
pointing device, 8 MB memory or more up to 2.8 Mb hard disk space
are recommended.
2) Software Requirements:
Quick Settings requires Microsoft Windows 95, 98.
3) Quick Settings and Network
Current version of the program is not a network version. So I do
recommend to install Quick Settings on every computer connected
to network and do not run it from network server. Read license.txt
file, located in program's directory, for site license information.
3.0 Troubleshooting
===================
This section provides instructions on diagnosing and solving
problems that may occur while you are running Quick Settings.
Issue: You could not launch window with new device properties, while
window with other properties for the same device already
loaded.
Current version doesn't support launch of other device
properties, which is already loaded. You have to use tab
control of properties window in order to switch to other
device properties, or unload settings window by selecting
Cancel button and then calling window with device
properties you need. I sure that the first way is better.
Issue: When you use program, your system freezes.
Quitting Quick Settings if It "Freezes"
If Quick Settings appears frozen, press [Ctrl+Alt+Del] once,
then for Windows 95:
- Choose vsset01 from the list.
- Select End Task button.
Quick Settings will exit.
Issue: When you attempt to install Quick Settings, a message appears
telling that you do not have enough disk space, and
the installation fails.
If there is not at least 2.8MB of free disk space for setup
files, the installation cannot continue. Create at least
2.8MB of free hard disk space on one of the drives identified
above by deleting unnecessary files and applications.
Issue: Checking your hard disk and repairing disk problems:
Run the disk checking utility SCANDISK for your Windows 95
version. That utility locate and repair file system errors
on your hard disk.
Notes:
¿If you use a disk compression program (for example,
Stacker or Superstor) check the program's manual to see if
using SCANDISK is recommended.
¿For more information on SCANDISK, see your Windows manual.
Issue: You have difficulty running Quick Settings on your computer or
program works too slow.
You may be running Quick Settings on a 386 (or slower)
computer, or on a 386 or 486 computer with less than
the recommended 8 MB of memory. If you are working on
a computer with limited system resources, your lack of
resources can affect your computer's timing and thus the
performance of Quick Settings.
Issue: I launched an application and nothing happened. What's going on?
Application is anchored in the system tray, which is where the
computer clock is displayed (the bottom right of the desktop by
default). Find the icon of the application there by looking at
the help string that gets displayed when the pointer remains
over an icon for a few seconds. Then right-click on the icon
to invoke the application's menu.
Issue: Why did the evaluation period expire prematurely?
The evaluation mechanism uses the computer clock. Please
make sure that the clock is on time before installing the
software, and don't change it during the evaluation period.
If it is too late, try the product on another computer.
Registering the product will eliminate the problem.
4.0 Technical support, available for registered users only!
============================================================
Before applying for technical support, please have the following
information ready:
- Detailed description of your problem, and the exact steps described
in order of occurrence so I can try to reproduce the problem.
- Name/make/model/speed of your computer.
- Copy of your CONFIG.SYS file.
- Copy of your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
- Name/make/model/settings of your video card.
- Print out of the SCANDISK in Windows 95 and press Enter.
- Version of Windows you are using.
- I also need a copy of your WIN.INI and SYSTEM.INI files; both of which
are in your Window subdirectory.
VERY IMPORTANT: WHEN CORRESPONDING WITH VADIM SKOBLOV, PLEASE INCLUDE
YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS!
________________________________________________________________
For technical support in the USA, registered users please contact:
Vadim Skoblov
32 Highlawn Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11223-2401
or
vadsy@iname.com ;
Please direct your e-mail mentioning "Quick Settings V1.01 HELP!" in subject line!
Internet Website: Address will be given only to registered users!
5.0 COMMUNICATING WITH AUTHOR
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1. HELP!
Problem? Read the this or QuickSet.hlp files or visit the help
section of my Website (only registered users will get an address
of my Website, along with password for program registration) where
I will constantly update help information. If you can't find the
answer you need, please send e-mail message to vadsy@iname.com.
Please direct your e-mail mentioning "Quick Settings V1.01 HELP!" in
subject line! Try to describe your problem thoroughly, and give me
complete information that will help me diagnose your problem and
recommend a solution -- typically I need to know what machine and
operating system you're using, error number, how the problem arose,
etc. I will not respond for e-mail if problem resolution was given
in this file or in QuickSet.hlp!
2. COMMENTS
If you have comments and suggestions about the Quick Settings V1.01, let
me know by sending a message to vadsy@iname.com . Please direct
your e-mail mentioning "Quick Settings V1.01" in subject line! I want to
improve this product and I welcome constructive criticism. Also,
if you really like this product, LET ME KNOW!
3. NEW TITLES
If you want to be alerted when new versions of the Quick Settings
or another programs become available, send e-mail to:
vadsy@iname.com . Please direct your e-mail mentioning
"QuickSet V1.01 GET INFO!" in subject line! I will send you a short e-mail
message when I have something to tell you, and you can then visit
my Website for additional info and downloads.
4. Getting more information
Registered users will get an address of my Website where I will
try to provide up to date information and answers that may be
helpful. You also may visit Quick Settings' Downloading Page :
http://members.theglobe.com/vadsy/qsdload1.htm
5. Bugs report
If you've discovered a problem with the program, I'd like to hear
about it. I may not be able to respond directly to you every time,
but I'll look into the error and post the solution in the web site.
Please fill out Bugs report form, which you can find in Bugs.txt
file, located in program directory. When adding a bug report item,
please be as specific as possible. If you are seeing error messages,
please include the message text and number. If you find an error in
the messages of the program, please include the form name and the
details of error (bad text, etc.).
6.0 New in Version 1.01
=======================
Following is a list of changes:
- No matter which font Large or Small installed on your computer,
main manu of Quick Settings can be called with just one click!
You need double-click on Quick Settings system tray icon in case,
if Large font installed on your computer in Version 1.0!
- By selecting General under System menu item, you can call the straight
General property of System applet of Control Panel!
- You can also view and set Power, Internet, 32bit ODBC, Tweak UI,
Regional, Quick Time 32, Dial-Up Networking Monitor, Mail, Client Licensing
Mode and Ms DTC Server settings if they are installed on your computer!
- Now, you can launch System Information program, if it is installed on your
system.
- When program runs at the first time, it loads QuickSet.hlp!
- There are other improvements to Version 1.0
- Increased Registration fee from $5 to $10!
7.0 Notes for Registered Users of Version 1.0:
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You won't be able to evaluate new version on your computer. Please read: New in
Version 1.01 for more information. If you would like to obtain Version 1.01 of
Quick Settings, you need to fill out Password Order Form for Version 1.01, attach
copy of E-mail with Registration number, which were sent to you. Add $5 in US funds
and send it all to:
Vadim Skoblov
32 Highlawn Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11223-2401
otherwise you can keep using Version 1.0, which is a really good program!
8.0 Notes for Unregistered Users of Version 1.0:
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If you are using Quick Settings V1.0, as 30 days trial, and going to install
Version 1.01 instead, then be aware that amount of days you will be able to
evaluate new version will be limited. For instance: If you have used Quick
Settings V1.0 for 10 days, then you will have 20 days left for evaluation of
new version! If you have used for more then 30 days Version 1.0, then you will
not be able to try a new version on this computer at all! Please read: New in
Version 1.01 for more information in that case or Install new version on another
computer. Sorry for inconvenience, but this is against people, who have no
any intention of registering and hoping to use this program as freeware.
I do not want to tolerate this at all.
Thanks for using Quick Settings!
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