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TechFacts 95 v1.30 (3/7/97)
$$$ Now you can register using your VISA / MC and immediately receive
a registration key that changes your shareware version to a
registered version.. NO MORE SNAILMAIL! $$$
TechFacts 95 is a versatile Windows spy\trace utility that lets you examine
your system's Windows, DOS, System and Network environment, including:
Windows, Tasks, CMOS, Multimedia, and Heap blocks.
New with this version:
- String Search. Search for strings across files on local or remote drives.
Includes custom Registry, Shortcut, INI file and Program group searches
which truly will find strings anywhere.
- Move It! function. This feature will scan your drives and will replace
references to programs \ applications you have moved. For example if you
moved c:\infospy to e:\program files\infospy, this routine would scan
INI files, Registry, shortcuts and Group files for the references.
Included are powerful integrated utilities to watch changes on your system
that occur as a result of installing software or running programs as well
as the ability to show disk utilization as a percentage of total disk used.
There are 4 configurable resource monitors which let you monitor memory, heap
or disk percentage available as well as a Windows 95 registry monitor to
monitor CPU usage, disk and network performance.
In addition there are multiple resource and disk alarms.
You can search for DLLs Files and Duplicate files. Any file can be viewed in
native or Hex mode, copied to the clipboard or printed.
Powerful Action toolset lets terminate processes, unload modules,
capture part of your desktop and save\restore your CMOS.
As this utility was developed for Tech support organizations, every piece of
TechFacts information can be either FAXED or EMAILED automatically and
easily. Complete Modem, Fax, MAPI email and Internet email code is embedded
into TechFacts 95, nothing additional to setup!
The help file is also embedded into Techfacts 95. In other words: TECHFACTS 95
does not rely on any other files on your system! Nothing, no DLLs, no drivers.
This makes TechFacts highly transportable.
Installation
============
To Install: TechFacts 95 requires no installation! Copy the program to the
directory you want and run it! There are no file dependancies!
The first time you run TechFacts 95 a built-in wizard will help you
determine certain settings.
TechFacts 95 will require 1200k on your hard drive
and there are no memory or configuration requirements.
To Uninstall:
1. Use the Uninstall icon that will be in the TechFacts 95 folder.
2. If there is no icon then remove the "TechFacts95" subkey from the
"Software" key in the "HKEY_CURRENT_USER" key of the registry. You
can user the "REGEDIT" registry program that is part of Windows 95.
3. Delete the TechFacts 95 directory and it's contents.
Registration
============
TechFacts 95 now supports REGISTRATION KEYS. We would be happy to provide
you with a registration key that will instantly convert your shareware
version of TechFacts 95 into a registered version. Please specify this
option when registering.
1. Send $19.99 to
Dean Software Design
P.O. Box 13032
Mill Creek, WA 98082-1032
2. use CompuServe's Online Registration SWREG. (id 14213)
3. Use your Visa/MC to order by sending us an EMAIL with your visa
info, name, address and quantity to: DeanSoft@compuserve.com
or call (206) 316-8645 to place your order.
4. Call (206) 316-8645 and leave a voice-mail for further
purchase options.
5. Use the email forms on our Homepage:
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/deansoft
U.S. orders please add $1.00 for postage.
Canadian/Mexican orders please add $2.00 for postage.
Orders from all other countries please add $2.50 for postage.
Please use the Registration form found under the Help screens
of TechFacts.
See the "Disclaimer / Registration Agreement" for multiple copy and site license
registration.
You can also register on CompuServe's SWREG forum: registration id 14213
** What is your incentive to register? There is now an annoying splash
screen that appears when starting the unregistered version as well as
the word <unregistered> generously placed througout the program. We had
to add these features since we were getting lots of support calls from
people who had not registered. In other words, you get support when you
register! **
Version History
===============
Ver 1.30 - 3/7/97
1. New Feature: "Move It!". This utility will scan INI files, Program Groups,
Shortcuts, Links and the Registry for references to a file or folder and
will replace them with a new File\Folder. Necessary when you move apps to
new locations or drives.
2. New Feature: "String Search". This function will search for strings across
all files on local or remote drives. Includes specialized searches to scan
INI files, the Registry, Long File Names, ShortCut .LNK files and Program
Group files. Extremely powerful and Fast.
3. Added Module Name+Path to the Module List function.
4. Corrected bug that did not show details for modules when double-clicked.
5. Added scroll bars to all Lists so that all data could be viewed.
6. Changed format of lists to show full width of string data in last column.
7. Modified program to not autoload MAPI32.DLL, so now it runs ok if MAPI is
not on the system.
8. Corrected bug that would prevent TechFacts 95 from being opened when it is
an icon in the system tray. Was caused by a screen capture failure leaving
the left position at -3000 in the registry.
9. Corrected bug that prevented the "Capture Specific Portion" of the screen
capture function from working.
10. Updated Screen Capture utility to repaint the captured image on the
display form when the size of the captured image changed.
11. Modified the embedded help so that it can be read\accessed while you are
still using the program.
12. Updated all forms to handle Large Fonts or different screen resolutions
that were causing text and buttons to be scrunched.
13. Automated the custom monitor resize routine so that custom monitors always
fill the form area.
14. Added a "Delete Duplicate" file to the duplicate search.
Ver 1.20 - 2/7/97
1. NEW search for all icons in windows files. Lists all icons that it finds
imbedded in EXE, ICO, DLL, etc.. files. Save icons to new icon files.
2. NEW search for version information from all EXE, DLL, DRV & VXD files.
Lets you see what program versions you have and what OS they will run on,
who wrote them and other manufacturer information.
3. Updated all buttons to be "Windows Explorer" type where they automatically
"show up" when you pass the mouse over them.
4. Got rid of references to ShowMan and WatchMan on the main caption.
5. Corrected bug in "Disk Usage" that only allowed it to be run once without
restarting TechFacts95.
6. Corrected bug that allowed you to run multiple file searches at once,
causing GPFs.
7. Added capability in "System Watch" for system to reboot and the watch to
carry on. This involved setting TechFacts to run automatically through the
registry. There is a checkbox on the form to disable this feature as well.
8. Added new capability to have "Process Monitor" automatically start when
TechFacts 95 is started. There is a new checkbox to enable\disable this
feature on the "Startup" tab in configuration.
9. Added code behind the "Add" and "Delete" buttons for INI files in the
system watch.
10. Provided 'hints' for the rest of the buttons.
11. Added a new configuration option that lets you specify the interval between
refreshing the monitors. Default is 1000 ms, however you can adjust from
250ms to 10000ms.
12. Corrected bug with the 'clear before search' feature which wasn't clearing
the list before starting a new search... it is now...
13. Added Vertical splitter bars to all the search functions. This 'RED' bar
allows you to dynamically resize the search criteria panel.
14. Reworked the DLL search feature. Got rid of the pesky drive window that
appeared and replaced it with a search criteria panel. Also added a button
to allow duplicate DLLs to be deleted. Also provided true 'Abort'
capability to end the DLL search at any time.
15. Corrected problems with the Print Preview coming up with weird fonts and
not saving font changes.
16. Updated the Key for TechFacts in the registry so that the Version number
was not part of the key but is now just a data value within the CONFIG
value section.
17. Added a PASTE button which will paste from the clipboard to any
non-columnar panels.
18. Added a command line query to allow users to see command line options
without going into help, run Techfacts like this "TEKFCT95 ?".
19. You can now preload the TechFacts 95 configuration from an ascii file.
This is useful when you distribute TechFacts 95 to users and want them to
have a set configuration. The file can be defaulted to the TechFacts 95
directory or you can provide a local or network path. The file can be made
to delete itself after a single usage.
20. Added an option in the configuration form to set the SMTP default port.
The port defaults to 80 however some users complained of different port
usage.
21. Reworked the main menu, modified the 'Action' menu options and moved all
email\fax options to the new 'Email\Fax' menu.
22. Added capability to create new empty MAPI and SMTP emails, easier than
invoking other email programs.
23. Added ability to create a blank detail form which can be used to paste
multiple pieces of data. Helps consolidate snapshots of systems.
24. The detail form now has the ability to send MAPI and SMTP email.
25. Made the 'Clear' button work with the DLL Search listboxes.
26. The size and position of the detail form is now saved for future
positioning.
27. Cleanup of internet email form so that it handles Winsock errors cleaner
and works better with RAS dialers.
Ver 1.10 - 1/10/97
1. Added MAPI email interface.
2. Added Internet SMTP email interface.
3. Corrected all beta problems.
Ver 1.00
1. The program was completely rewritten from Borland Pascal 7 for Windows
to Delphi 2.0 for Windows 95.
2. Beta.
** See the Online for more Version History **
Disclaimer - Registration Agreement
===================================
Users of TechFacts 95 must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
"TechFacts 95 is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties,
expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of
merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no
liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from
the use of TechFacts 95."
TechFacts 95 is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge to
the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your friends, but
please do not give it away altered or as part of another system. The
essence of "user-supported" software is to provide personal computer
users with quality software without high prices, and yet to provide
incentive for programmers to continue to develop new products. If you
find this program useful and find that you are using TechFacts 95 and
continue to use TechFacts 95 after a reasonable trial period, you must
make register it! The registration fee will license one copy for use
on any one computer at any one time.
Commercial users of TechFacts 95 must register and pay for their copies
of TechFacts 95 within 30 days of first use or their license is
withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting Dean
Software Design. In general, multiple copies of TechFacts 95 can be
registered at the following rates:
1 - 10 copies: $ 19.99 per copy
11 - 20 copies: $190.00 + $19.00 per copy over 10
21 - 50 copies: $360.00 + $18.00 per copy over 20
51 - 100 copies: $850.00 + $17.00 per copy over 50
101+ or site licenses call (206) 316-8645, Email or Write us!)
Anyone distributing TechFacts 95 for any kind of remuneration must
first contact Dean Software Design at the indicated address for
authorization. This authorization will be automatically granted to
distributors recognized by the (ASP) as adhering to its guidelines for
shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin offering TechFacts
immediately (However Dean Software Design must still be advised so that
the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest version of
TechFacts 95).
You are encouraged to pass a copy of TechFacts 95 along to your friends
for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if they
find that they can use it.
All registers user receive free technical support for 90 days from
the date of registration. Also all registered users receive a free
upgrade (on request excluding a $1.00 shipping charge) to the next
version of this program when that version becomes available.
To report bugs, receive help and bug fixes please send a CompuServe
message via CompuServe Mail to:
Dean Software Design
[DeanSoft@compuserve.com]
or, if you do not have access to CompuServe, write to us!
Definition Of Shareware
=======================
Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before
buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you
are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details --
some request registration while others require it, some specify a
maximum trial period. With registration, you get anything from the
simple right to continue using the software to an updated program with
printed manual.
Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and
the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are of
comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad
ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution. The
author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the
software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For
example, some authors require written permission before a commercial
disk vendor may copy their Shareware.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should
find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's
commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs
easier, because you can try before you buy. And because the overhead
is low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back
guarantee - if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it.