WINOK - The Advanced PC Software Manager 
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PURPOSE
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Summary
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(Standalone Version) for Individual Apps (Solves Software Problem Easily) 
Dynamically Monitors, Checks and Corrects DLLs loaded, INI & Registry Entries
used.
(Network Version) Simple and Effective Management of Network PCs.   
Installs & Maintains Applications and Menus Centrally Reducing 
the "Total Cost of Ownership" "TCO" 

BUT unlike NCs NetPCs WinNT5.0,Microsofts Zero Administration for Windows" "ZAW",DMI, and DMTF
is available NOW and requires no new Hardware, Software, Recompilation,
User Retraining or Familiarisation.

Detail
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(Standalone Version)
1)Dynamic Monitoring of Windows API calls between Application and Windows
to:
- Produce list of Files, Dlls, INI & Registry Details used by Application
  and saves the details in a Control file for this Application.
- Lists and Compares the Control File Settings with the PC, either before 
  or dynamically during execution of the Application. 
  This List can be used to resolve problems (Manually or Automatically) 
  when an Application used to work on the PC but no Longer does.
  Simultaneously running Applications (or even copies of the Same   
  Application) can use different copies of DLLs and/or INI, Registry Entries.

2)Produces reports
- XREF of resources by Application
- Duplicate DLLs etc

3)Uses Standard Scan techniques before and after changes to generate List of changes and a Control File to generate these changes (Install the Application). As Full Reports are produced this can be used to detect unexpected
changes which can cause problems.

4)Permits temporary changes to INI & Registry Entries and preloads of 
  16 Bit DLLs while Individual Applications are run
  eg WINSOCK support for different networks.

(Network Version in addition)

1)If an Application is updated on a Server ALL PCs which Start this 
  Application after this change has been completed will automatically be
  updated with the latest version.
  
  If no change has taken place since the Application was last run on the
  PC the Overhead is minimal.
  
  At no time is the PC unavailable for use because of Application
  Downloads.

  If necessary users can control when they upgrade.

2) Central Installations of Applications is supported

3) Menus can be Centrally controlled and the PC’s "Start Menu" can be 
   Automatically changed depending upon
	 the User
	 the Server(if any)
	 the Applications loaded on the PC.
   There will be no menu items pointing to non existent applications   

NOTEs

- unlike some TCO initiatives other Applications can be installed on
  the PC and the Hardware can vary.
- Windows 95 and Windows NT4.0 Supported.
- Full support for 32 bit Applications
- Limited support 16 Windows Applications.

INSTALLATION
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The Installation is performed by a "Standard" InstallShield(R)
Installation Routine.

Run the Execution Program SETUP.EXE and reply to the Prompts.

It is recommended that WINOK is installed in the Default C:\WINOK
directory

STATUS
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WINOK is "Shareware" and as such a License must be purchased once the
initial 30 Day Trial period after Installation has elapsed.

WINOK disables itself after 30 Days.

Licenses for WINOK can be purchased from "NorthStar Solutions" as 
described in the "Registration" Menu in WINOK.

There is a "Special Introductory Offer" of a 50% reduction for all WINOK
Licenses purchased before 31 January 1998.

CONTACT in the Event of Questions or Problems
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EMAIL to WINOK@compuserve.com 

NOTE "NorthStar" do NOT provide any information except for purchasing
Licenses as above.
Copyright WINOK 1997 All Rights Reserved