Oil Change for Windows 95/Oil Change.bin/Oil Change/readme.txt

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CyberMedia Oil Change 1.0
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Thank you for purchasing CyberMedia Oil Change - our newest product
for keeping Windows PC users up-to-date on the latest fixes and
improvements for all their software - via the Internet!

Oil Change is designed to allow you to quickly locate, get information
about, download, and then install updates to the Windows 95 software
and hardware you already own.  Now there is an easy way to keep your
computer products up-to-date without putting in a lot of time tracking
down information from several different manufacturers.  Oil Change
does the work - you get the benefit!

Oil Change identifies the computer products installed on your computer
and then hunts down the latest updates and enhancements available on
the Internet.  If any updates are available, Oil Change will then
offer to retrieve the new software and replace the old, obsolete files
and configuration settings for you automatically.  Before deciding to
download an update, you can find out exactly what the update will
do for you, described in common, everyday language.  And whenever
possible, Oil Change will back up your existing software before the
update is installed!

NOTE:  This version of Oil Change is designed to work with the US
version of Windows 95, and with the versions of Windows 95 application
programs that are sold in the US.  Versions of Windows 95 designed
for use in other countries do not necessarily have the same structure
as the US version.  The same is true for versions of individual
Windows 95 applications designed for use in other countries.  For
this reason, you are STRONGLY advised not to use this version of Oil
Change with non-US Windows 95 or Windows 95 applications.  Doing so
may cause your Windows installation or Windows programs to stop
working correctly.

About CyberMedia HelpCentral
----------------------------

CyberMedia HelpCentral is a constantly monitored and revised database
that contains information about available software updates, drivers,
and fixes and the Web sites where these updates are located.
CyberMedia adds information to HelpCentral on an ongoing basis, thus
relieving you of the chore of scouring computer-related web sites for
possible software updates.  Oil Change even checks for updates to its
own software every time you visit HelpCentral!

About protecting your privacy
-----------------------------

Oil Change is non-intrusive.  It keeps your sensitive data private.
The list of products and available updates that Oil Change creates
never leaves your computer!  CyberMedia HelpCentral is a secure
database and cannot be viewed by connecting to the CyberMedia web
site - only Oil Change can access HelpCentral.  Registration
information is kept on a secure CyberMedia server.

Installing from CD-ROM
----------------------

If you have the Windows 95 AutoRun feature enabled,  the Oil Change
Setup program will start immediately after placing the CD in your
CD-ROM drive.  Otherwise, run SETUP.EXE from the root directory of
the Oil Change CD-ROM.  To install Oil Change manually, click on the
Start Menu and select Run.  Click on the Browse button and then
select your CD-ROM drive from the Look In drop down box.  Double
click on SETUP.EXE and then click on OK in the Run dialog.  The Oil
Change Setup program will then provide you with detailed installation
instructions and suggestions.

NOTE:  If you purchased the retail version of Oil Change, there is a
sticker on the User Registration Card containing your product serial
number.  This serial number is required the first time you access
CyberMedia HelpCentral.

Accessing the Internet
----------------------

Oil Change relies on your Internet connection to connect to
CyberMedia HelpCentral, and to the Oil Change home page.  To use
Oil Change to access the Internet, you must have an Internet
connection through a local network or a modem.  Some networks have
an Internet connection that you can use by connecting to the
network - either directly or through dial-up networking.  If you
don't connect through a network, your computer must have a modem
installed.  You can establish an Internet connection through an
Internet Service Provider such as Netcom or EarthLink.  An ISP
acts as a middle man between you and the Internet.  Your computer
connects (using your modem) to the ISP's equipment, which in turn
connects to the Internet.  You may also be connected to the
Internet through an online service such as America Online or
CompuServe.

In addition, you must also have a browser.  A browser is software,
such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer, that
allows you to view text and graphics and download files from web
sites.  America Online 3.0 and CompuServe Information Manager 2.0
both include browsers that are compatible with Oil Change.

We have included a copy of Microsoft Internet Explorer on the Oil
Change CD.  To install Microsoft Internet Explorer, click on the
Start Menu and select Run.  Click on the Browse button and then
select your CD-ROM drive from the Look In drop down box.  Double
click on the shortcut called "Install Microsoft Internet Explorer"
and then follow the directions in the Internet Explorer setup program.
Please keep in mind that CyberMedia does not provide technical support
for the Internet Explorer installation.

Don't have an Internet connection?
----------------------------------

Just in case you don't have an Internet connection, we have
included a copy of EarthLink Network's TotalAccess Version 1.3.1
for Windows 95 on the Oil Change CD-ROM.  The TotalAccess package
includes a copy of Netscape Navigator 2.01 and features an automated
registration utility that will have you on the Internet in minutes!
Please note that if you experience difficulties while using the
TotalAccess software you will need to contact EarthLink Network
Technical Support via E-mail at [e-mail] or by voice
at 1-800-395-8410.  The Earthlink Network TotalAccess software is
not supported by CyberMedia.

To install Total Access, click on the Start Menu and select Run.
Click on the Browse button and then select your CD-ROM drive from
the Look In drop down box.  Double click on the shortcut called
"Install Earthlink TotalAccess" and then follow the directions
in the TotalAccess setup program.  Please keep in mind that
CyberMedia does not provide technical support for the TotalAccess
installation.

Using a non-SSL browser to register with CyberMedia HelpCentral
---------------------------------------------------------------

The CyberMedia HelpCentral HTML pages use Secure Socket Layer (SSL)
technology to protect your personal information as it is transmitted
over the Internet.  If you are using an older browser that does not
support SSL, you may not be able to access the registration pages
that require a credit card payment.  Should this problem arise, and
if you are using an older version of Netscape Navigator or Microsoft
Internet Explorer, please register for the trial version of Oil
Change.  Once you have connected to the trial version of HelpCentral,
Oil Change will suggest that you upgrade your browser to the most
current version.  After you have upgraded you browser, you will be
able to access the SSL enabled pages and purchase the full
subscription to the Oil Change service.

NOTE:  If you purchased a retail copy of Oil Change, you do not need
to be concerned with the SSL capabilities of your browser.  You have
already purchased a subscription and have been provided with a serial
number to use when registering with HelpCentral.


Upgrading your subscription to Oil Change
-----------------------------------------

Please use the following URL to should you ever wish to upgrade
your subscription to Oil Change:

        http://www.cybermedia.com/oilchange/register/subscribe.htm

Changing your profile
---------------------

You may use the following URL to change your personal profile
information on the Oil Change server:

        http://www.cybermedia.com/oilchange/register/profile.htm

This web page will allow you to easily change your mailing address,
E-mail address,  password, or code word.

Lost your password?
-------------------

We have provided the following URL for your convenience in the rare
event that you should ever forget your Oil Change password:

        http://www.cybermedia.com/oilchange/register/lostpass.htm

You will need to supply your member name in the form on this web page.
We will send an unencrypted message to the email address that you
have specified in your personal profile or that you specified during
the original registration process.  The password will not appear in
your browser.

Troubleshooting tips
--------------------

If you get an InstallShield error #42 or error #301 when running
the Oil Change Setup program, the problem may be that your temporary
directory is not configured properly.  To check your current temp
environment variables, open an MS-DOS prompt, type SET, and then
press Enter.  Write down the directory or directories that are
associated with "TMP=" and "TEMP=".  Please note that it is common
for both of these variables to point to the same directory!  Verify
that the directories exist, and that they do not contain any files
or subdirectories.  To rectify the install problem if the directories
exist, delete all files and subdirectories in the TEMP and TMP
directories and then run SETUP again.  To rectify the problem if
the directories do not exist, simply create the directories.

You may notice sluggish performance from the Setup program if you
have too many applications running on your PC.  Try closing some
applications and running SETUP again to improve the performance.

If Oil Change generates an error message while scanning your system
for applications and drivers, you will need to clear the temporary
cache that Oil Change uses to store information.  To clear the
cache, click on the More button and then click on Options.  Click
on the Cache tab and then click the Clear button.

If you receive an error in the rare case that you wish to uninstall
Oil Change, simply reinstall Oil Change and then select the Uninstall
Oil Change shortcut from the CyberMedia Oil Change group on the Start
Menu.  Oil Change will then be completely removed from your system.

If you receive an error message when trying to connect to the
CyberMedia server, please verify that you are currently connected
to the Internet.

Oil Change uses the Internet not only to download updates, but to
let Oil Change users register with CyberMedia and subscribe to the
full version of Oil Change.  If you've been using a browser on the
Internet, you know that problems typically occur when you attempt
to connect to a site or download files.  These same problems can
occur when Oil Change accesses the Internet.  Usually, problems
are temporary and are caused by heavy network or internetwork
traffic, or a server that is temporarily down for maintenance.
If Oil Change alerts you to a problem with connecting to a site,
wait a short time before trying again.  In the case of a very popular
update, you may have to try several times before Oil Change
successfully connects to the required site.  If an update takes
an unusually long time to download, you can cancel the update and
try again later.

For additional troubleshooting information, please refer to the
Troubleshooting topic in the online help.

Technical Support
-----------------

The following are numbers and addresses to be used for Technical
Support.  These numbers and address are subject to change without
notice.

Telephone support:      [phone] (7:00am -5:00pm  Pacific Time)
Fax support:            [phone]
Bulletin Board:         [phone]
Compuserve:             Go CyberMedia
America Online:         Keyword: CyberMedia
Internet E-Mail:        [e-mail]
World Wide Web:         http://www.cybermedia.com


CyberMedia Oil Change License Agreement
---------------------------------------

This CyberMedia Oil Change License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal
agreement between you and CyberMedia for the use of the CyberMedia
Oil Change Software and related documentation ("Software"), Oil
Change Content ("Content") comprising news and information delivered
in the course of using the Software and the CyberMedia Oil Change
Service ("Service").

LICENSE TERMS: Subject to your compliance with the terms of this
agreement, CyberMedia grants to you a personal, non-exclusive and
non-transferable license to install and use the Oil Change Software
and Oil Change Content, together referred to as the "Product" in
this agreement, solely for the purpose of using the Oil Change
Service.

The Service may be installed only on a single computer used by you.
The Oil Change Service may be accessed only using the Oil Change
Software.

You may also store a copy of the Product on a network server,
provided it is used only to install or run the Service on a single
computer over an internal network;  you must acquire and dedicate
a license for each separate computer on which the Service is
installed or run from the network server.

This agreement and the license granted in it shall continue for a
period of one year from the date of first installation on a computer.
Unless renewed at or before the end of the license period, you agree
to destroy all copies of the Product and any related materials in any
form.

COPYRIGHT:  All title and copyrights in and to the Software, including
but not limited to any images, animations, music or text, and any
accompanying material is owned by CyberMedia or its suppliers and is
protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights laws
and international treaties.  Any Content provided with and during the
course of use of the Oil Change Service is also owned by CyberMedia or
its suppliers.

You agree to use the Content only together with the Software. You
agree not to reproduce, retransmit, distribute, disseminate, sell,
publish, broadcast or circulate the Content in any form to anyone,
including but not limited to others in the same company or
organization or to newsgroups, mail lists or electronic bulletin
boards, without the express prior written consent of CyberMedia.

You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Product.

The Product is licensed as a single product.  You may not separate its
components for use on more than one computer.

COPYRIGHTS OF THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS AND UPDATES: Any software products
and updates you access using Oil Change may be owned by their
respective vendors and may be similarly protected by copyrights laws
and international treaty provisions.  You agree to comply with these
laws and treaty provisions and the terms of any license agreements
the vendors may impose on the use of their software products and
updates.

USER OBLIGATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS. You are responsible for obtaining
and maintaining at your own expense all telephone or other
communications links, computer hardware and other equipment or
facilities, Internet services needed for access to and use of the
Product and the Service.

The Product may be used for your personal use only.  All other uses
including commercial use are prohibited.

NO WARRANTIES OR LIABILITIES:  The Oil Change Software is provided
AS IS. You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the Software
is at your own risk and that the Software is provided without any
warranties whatsoever.

The Oil Change Content is also provided AS IS.  As delivered in the
course of using the Oil Change Service and used by the Software,
the Content is provided without any warranties whatsoever.  Due to
the inherent dynamic nature of the Internet from which the Content
is selected and organized, there may be inaccuracies, omissions or
delays in the delivery of Content.

CyberMedia disclaims any express or implied warranties as to the
accuracy, completeness, correctness, noninfringement, merchantability
or fitness for particular use of the software products, information
and updates accessed using Oil Change.

U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS:  Use, duplication or disclosure by
the Government is subject to the restrictions as set forth in
subparagraph (c) (1) (ii) of the Right in Technical Data and Computer
Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 or subparagraph (c) (1) and (2)
of the Commercial Computer Software -- Restricted Rights
48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable.  Manufacturer is
CyberMedia, Incorporated, 3000 Ocean Park Blvd.  Suite 2001,
Santa Monica, CA 90405.

CHANGES TO AGREEMENT:  CyberMedia may anytime and at its sole
discretion, change or discontinue any aspect or feature of the
Software or Content. CyberMedia shall have the right at any time
to change the terms of this agreement or require new terms.  Such
changes shall be effective immediately upon distribution by any
means which give you actual knowledge of them, and any use by you
of the Product after such notice shall be deemed acceptance of them
by you.

GOVERNING LAW:  This agreement will be governed by the laws of the
State of Delaware.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This agreement is the entire agreement between
CyberMedia and you and supersedes any other License Agreements for
the use of the Oil Change Software, Content or Service.  If any
provision of this agreement is held invalid, the remainder of this
agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

Copyright (c) 1996 CyberMedia, Inc.