Tray Widget 98
Desktop Enhancment v3.0
©Copyright 1998-97 William L. Eckles


 
Readme file (HTML Version)
1.0     Introduction
1.1     Installation
2.0     System Tray Icons
3.0     Pop Up Menu Functions
4.0     Customize Tray Icons
5.0     Uninstall Wizard
6.0     License Agreement (Unregistered Copy)
6.1     License Agreement (Registered Copy)
6.1b   License Agreement (Multiple Copy License)
6.2     Copyright Notice
6.3     Warranty Notice
7.0     Registration
 

1.0

Introduction:


Tray Widget™ 98 adds the convenience of placing your desktop controls in your system tray (next to your clock).   The program's tray icon changes color to reflect your system's current screen saver status, avoiding the necessity of manually checking the display properties.  From the Tray Widget icon all controls are a single mouse click away, you may: adjust, disable, run or suspend the screen saver for 1-3 hours from the pop up menu.  Tray Widget monitors for low level disk maintenance activity, when disk utilities are launched the program auto-inhibits the screen saver for one hour, preventing unnecessary hard disk writes or reads.  The program also provides a unique folder browser used for selecting a path to begin a DOS session from within.  You may also clear your document history folder and add shortcuts to launch from the pop up menu.  By using Tray Widget you will avoid unnecessary screen saver interruptions while downloading large files, defragmenting your hard drive or during any long processes where the system does not sense any key board or mouse activity.



WHAT'S NEW ?

Version 3.0
The current version has had some minor Windows™ 98 compatibility enhancements.

Version 2.5
This version has been optimized for use with Windows98-NT5 or Windows95-NT4 with the new Internet Explorer GUI upgrade. Version remains backwards compatible with NT-4 all versions of Windows95.


Version 2.0
When you use Windows Scan Disk (error-checking) or Defragment your drives Tray Widget will automatically suspend your screen saver for you. This prevents unneeded writes or reads to/from the hard drive, causing the disk utility to restart. This version also addresses a minor bug found in the previous version.

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1.1

INSTALLATION:


Installing from the ZIP Archive File (TW9830.ZIP)

Create a temporary directory on your system e.g. c:\temp. Extract the Archive file (TW9830.ZIP) into the temporary directory you have created. Run the setup file (SETUP.EXE) this will launch the Tray Widget Setup Wizard. The wizard will ask you several questions, allowing you to change the default install path and whether or not start menu shortcuts are to be added. Once Setup is complete you may delete the temporary directory containing the installation files.


Installing from the Self Installing File (TW9830.EXE)

To Install Tray Widget simply run TW9830.EXE from anywhere on your computer. The file will extract compressed program files and place them into a temporary directory. Once this has been accomplished the Setup Wizard will launch automatically asking you several questions, allowing you to change the default install path and whether or not start menu shortcuts are to be added. Once the software installation is complete the install program will remove all of the unneeded installation files from your system.

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2.0

SYSTEM TRAY ICONS


Tray Widget places an icon in your system tray next to your clock. This icon is used for displaying the systems screen saver status. There are three states your screen saver may be in while using the Tray Widget: Enabled (on), Disabled (off) and Suspended meaning disabled for a predetermined amount of time. Once this timer has elapsed the Tray Widget will return screen saver control to the Windows system activity timer.

Icon Color Definitions:

Disabled = Red
Enabled  = Green
Suspended = Red with a small clock symbol

Status may also be displayed by placing your mouse pointer over the tray icon, by doing so activates a small popup message. This feature is most useful while running in suspended mode for determining at what time your screen saver will reactivate.

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3.0

POP UP MENU FUNCTIONS:


{Toggle Screen Saver}
Switches the screen saver status between enabled and disabled.

{Run Screen Saver Now}
Starts immediately regardless of the current screen saver status.

{Suspend SS for 1 hours}
{Suspend SS for 2 hours}
{Suspend SS for 3 hours}
These menu entries will disable the screen saver for 1-3 hours. The tray icon title will inform you at what time the screen saver will become active on mouse over. After the timer has elapsed the screen saver control is returned to Windows and its activity monitor timer will begin.

{Screen Saver Properties}
Opens the "Display Properties" dialog window, used for changing your screen saver options.

{Clear Document History}
Removes document shortcuts from the start menu "Documents" folder.

{MS-DOS Prompt Browser}
Opens a directory browser allowing the you to select the drive and path for opening a DOS command prompt. This is a real time saver especially if you're connected to a large network or have several drives you work from.


{Add Menu Shortcuts}
Opens an Explorer window allowing you to add or remove shortcuts to launch from the Tray Widget popup menu.

Adding a shortcut:
Select "Add Menu Shortcuts" from the icon pop up menu. Once the Explorer window opens select: "File", "New" and then "Shortcut" a dialog window will guide you though the rest. Note: Tray Widget will only include shortcuts into the pop up menu do not move programs into the "Menu Shortcuts" folder.

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4.0

REPLACING DEFAULT TRAY ICONS


NOTE: The following section assumes user to have moderate computer skills.
The default tray status icons may be replaced with any (.ico) format icon (32X32 or 16X16 pixels). Tip: smaller icons will have a better appearance as the icon is limited by system trays physical size.

File Names for the Default Icons:
SON.ICO = screen saver enabled
SOFF.ICO = screen saver disabled
SSUP.ICO = screen saver suspended

Steps for replacing the Tray Widget icons:
a) Close Tray Widget 98
b) Backup Default Icons (example rename son.ico to son.bak)
c) Copy new Icons to the same directory as the default icons.
d) Rename new icons (example rename mynew.ico to son.ico)

Note: Icons must be named exactly as the above default icons.

Notice: You may only change the above mentioned program files for personal use. To alter and distribute this program is a copyright violation.

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5.0

UNINSTALL WIZARD (uninst.exe)


The Uninstall program will remove all of the program files and restore your original settings. You may launch the program by either of the following methods:

a) Running the "Add/Remove Programs" applet located in the "Control Panel"
b) Or by Running uninst.exe directly from the Tray Widget 98 folder.

Once the Uninstall is complete the program will provide you with a report listing files removed or modified and files or settings that could not be removed, modified or found.

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6.0

LICENSE AGREEMENT: (Unregistered Copy)


This program may be freely distributed provided it is unmodified and distributed in its original archive file.
The attached VENDINFO data record is hereby incorporated by reference. Any distribution satisfying all the distribution requirements expressed in that data record is hereby authorized.

You are hereby licensed to use this software for evaluation purposes without charge for a period of 31 days. If you use this software after the 31-day evaluation period a registration fee of is required. Unregistered use of Tray Widget after the 31-day evaluation period is in violation of U.S. and international copyright laws.

Note: Your use of this software indicates your acceptance of this license agreement and the warranty statement found herein.

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6.1

LICENSE AGREEMENT: (Registered Copy)


Registered users are licensed to use Tray Widget 98 on a single machine. Registered Software may be used for an unlimited amount of time. User agrees not to distribute registered software or registration information that may be used to register other machines. Distribution of such material is in violation of U.S. and international copyright laws.

Note: Your use of this software indicates your acceptance of this license agreement and the warranty statement found herein.

Governing Law:
The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern this agreement.

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6.1b

LICENSE AGREEMENT: (Multiple Copy License)


Registered users are licensed to use Tray Widget 98 on multiple machines as numerated by license type. Registered Software may be used for an unlimited amount of time. User agrees not to distribute
registered software or to install it on more machines than numerated by license type. Distribution of such material is in violation of U.S.and international copyright laws.

Note: Your use of this software indicates your acceptance of this license agreement and the warranty statement found herein.

Governing Law:
The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern this agreement.

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6.2

COPYRIGHT NOTICE:


All title, including but not limited to copyrights, in and to the software product and any copies thereof are owned by William L. Eckles. All title and intellectual property rights in and to the software product and any copies thereof are owned by above mentioned.

Tray Widget 98 version 3.0
Tray Widget 98 version 2.5
Tray Widget 32 version 2.0
©Copyright 1998-97 William L. Eckles
William L. Eckles reserves all rights not expressly granted.

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6.3

WARRANTY NOTICE:


This software and the accompanying files are distributed "as is" and without warranties as to performance, fitness for a particular purpose or any other warranties whether expressed or implied. The user must assume the entire risk of using the software. Any liability of the author shall be limited exclusively to product replacement or a refund of registration fee.

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7.0

REGISTRATION:

Secure Online Registration Service Available:
We accept major most credit cards including : Visa, American Express, MasterCard and the Discover Card.  The registration server uses the latest Secure Server Technology (SSL and RSA), to ensure secure transactions with users of Netscape, Internet Explorer and other browsers supporting this technology.  There is no additional cost for the use of this service.
Registration URL:  https://www.regnow.com/softsell/nph-softsell.cgi?item=1251-1


Registration Fee:
Single User = $10.00 (U.S. Dollars)

Site License Discount: (applies to mail-in orders only)

1 User = $ 10.00
10 User = $ 90.00
20 User = $ 175.00
50 User = $ 400.00
100 User = $ 700.00
200 User = $1,300.00
300 User = $1,800.00
500 User = $2,500.00
1000 User = $4,000.00

 
Note: Version upgrades are free, all user package upgrades will be given full credit.

All orders must be pre-paid, Code Key information will be emailed on the same business day orders are received. Multiple Copy orders may request a 3.5" installation disk.


To place an order, write to:

William Eckles
17453 E. Saratoga Place
Aurora, CO 80015

Please include the name as it should appear on the license, return email address , mailing address, contact name and phone number. Include Check or Money Order for the amount given on the above price list, made payable to William Eckles.


Notice: Please review sections 6.0, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 of this document; As registration of this software indicates your acceptance of the License Agreement pertaining to registered software and the warranty statement found herein.



Thank you for taking the time to read this document.



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