                      LifeSaver Readme File v2.20

LifeSaver is a configuration file backup and restore utility which 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 highlighted below. 

Key features:
    - Backup and Restore up to seven different configuration files
    - Backup and Restore up to 10 user defined files (with Drag and Drop support)
    - Run from the command line with scheduling programs (i.e. System Agent)
    - Restore system files from the command prompt (DOS) mode 
      with self-generating batch file
    - Quick restore with right mouse button on backup list
    - Restore to an alternate directory
    - Restore individual files
    - Save up to 10 backups
    - Right mouse button support (including "What's This?" help)
    - It is FREE! (see help file for details)

NOTE:  LifeSaver requires PKZIP.EXE and PKUNZIP.EXE version 2.04g from 
       PkWare in order to run.  These files can be downloaded from:
                 ftp://ftp.pkware.com/pub/pkware/pkz204g.exe     
              or ftp://members.aol.com/aerofiles2/pkz204g.exe     

                   !! 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


** Version History **

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.



     **********  Installation Instructions  **********

     ________________  Hard Drive  ___________________
Copy all the files into a temp directory and then run SETUP.EXE

     _______________  Floppy Drive  __________________
Copy the files onto 2 floppy disks as follows, and then run SETUP.EXE
                                              
Disk1:
   _INST32I.EX_
   _ISDEL.EXE
   _SETUP.DLL
   _SETUP.LIB
   DATA2.1
   DISK1.ID
   README.TXT
   SETUP.EXE
   SETUP.INS
   SETUP.PKG
   UNINST.EXE

Disk2:
   DATA2.2  
   DISK2.ID 
