INSTALLING OR UPGRADING TO THE FORKEEPS MAIL & MESSAGE ARCHIVER VERSION 3.93
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Thank you for checking out ForKeeps! We hope you will find it as useful as many other 
people already have. 

ForKeeps imports messages to a relational database from many different file formats produced 
by Internet mail programs, news readers and CompuServe Forum/Mail readers. 

Browse, maintain and search your messages in one place, regardless of how and with which 
browser or mail program they were downloaded.The tools provided within ForKeeps to organize 
and find the information you need are superior to those you can find in any browser or mail 
program. 

ForKeeps is highly modularized so you can register an Archiver with any combination of the 
basic Mail, Newsgroup and Compuserve Forum Message modules. All Standard versions will give you:

	Presorted message browse views
	Context sensitive view switching
	Instant filtering
	Thread Tree
	Incremental locators
	Lookup lists
	A powerful string search
	Automatically updated addresslists
	Alias addresses
	Duplicate elimination
	Message export
	Message printing

The Professional extension for power users will add:	

	Word Indexing
	A more advanced search engine
	A scheduler
	Message classification

New in version 3.9:

- enhanced message status update (more options)
- revised task manager 
- revised user interface (flat toolbar buttons, application frame bitmap)
- enhanced support for long filenames 
- fixes for IE Mail/OE Mail import

Version 3.91 - 3.93 fixes various bugs in 3.9.

Supported message formats:

Mewsgroup messages: 

	Agent
	Gravity
	MS Internet News
	MS Outlook Express News
	Netscape News
	OUI
	Unix News (standard format)
	VirtualAccess

Internet mail messages: 

        Agent
	Becky Internet Mail
	Eudora
	MS Internet Mail
	MS Outlook Express Mail
	Netscape Mail (Mozilla)
	OUI
	Pegasus
	Unix mail (standard format)
	VirtualAccess

CompuServe mail and Forum messages: 

	Autosig
	CISComm
	CompuServe 3.0 and 4.0
	CSNav
	DOSCIM
	GoldenCompass
	NavCIS
	OzCIS
	OzWin
	TAPCIS
	VirtualAccess
	WinCIM

The enclosed installation program (FK16TL.EXE for 16-bit or FK32TL.EXE for 32-bit) will take 
care of the installation for you. Use it both if you are making a new installation and if you 
are upgrading an existing installation. In the latter case be sure to select the directory 
where you have your existing ForKeeps program files.

NOTE: When upgrading from version 3.2 all earlier - please be aware that the file format has 
changed, so that you will have to run a conversion program directly after the install, to 
convert your databases to the new format, se below.

The installation program will not modify any files or make any settings outside of the ForKeeps
program directory. Here is what it does:

MAKING A NEW INSTALLATION
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    a.    The installation program will create a separate directory for the ForKeeps program 
	  files. It's called \FORKEEPS by default, but any name will do.

    b.    It will unzip the ForKeeps program files into that directory. The following files 
	  should appear:

	  16-bit version
	  --------------
          FKEEPS16.EXE        Main program
          FKFIL16.DLL         File specifications
          TMAN16.DLL          Thread manager
          PBROWS16.DLL        Browse engine
          C4ASC.DLL           ASCII file driver
          C4DOS.DLL           DOS file driver
          C4FOX.DLL           FoxPro file driver
          C4TPS.DLL           TopSpeed file driver
          C4CLA.DLL           Clarion file driver
          C4RUN.DLL           Library functions
          FKEEPS.HLP          Help file
	  CN33V16.EXE	      File conversion utility v.2.x - 3.2 to 3.92
	  README.TXT          This file

	  32-bit version
	  --------------
          FKEEPS32.EXE        Main program
          FKFIL32.DLL         File specifications
          TMAN32.DLL          Thread manager
          PBROWS32.DLL        Browse engine
          C4ASCX.DLL          ASCII file driver
          C4DOSX.DLL          DOS file driver
          C4FOXX.DLL          FoxPro file driver
          C4TPSX.DLL          TopSpeed file driver
          C4CLAX.DLL          Clarion file driver
          C4RUNX.DLL          Library functions
	  CN33V32.EXE	      File conversion utility v.2.x - 3.2 to 3.92
          FKEEPS.HLP          Help file
	  README.TXT          This file

    c.    It will create two separate directories below the ForKeeps program directory
	  called \CFG and \TEMP and unzip a file called IDX030.TPS into the \CFG directory. 

          NOTE: Do not change these two directory names!

    d.    It will add the main program (FKEEPS16.EXE in 16-bit and FKEEPS32.EXE in 32-bit) 
	  to your program manager or start menu. That's all!


UPGRADING FROM V2.0 - V2.73 TO V3.93
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    a.    The installation program will unzip the ForKeeps program files into the directory 
	  that you have selected (which should of course be the existing ForKeeps program 
	  directory. No special considerations are necessary if you are switching from 16-bit 
	  to 32-bit or vice versa. Both versions can reside in the same program directory and 
	  will use the same data files. 

	  The following files should appear after decompression:

	  16-bit version
	  --------------
          FKEEPS16.EXE        Main program
          FKFIL16.DLL         File specifications
          TMAN16.DLL          Thread manager
          PBROWS16.DLL        Browse engine
          C4ASC.DLL           ASCII file driver
          C4DOS.DLL           DOS file driver
          C4FOX.DLL           FoxPro file driver
          C4TPS.DLL           TopSpeed file driver
          C4CLA.DLL           Clarion file driver
          C4RUN.DLL           Library functions
          FKEEPS.HLP          Help file
	  CN33V16.EXE	      File conversion utility v.2.x - 3.2 to 3.92
	  README.TXT          This file

	  32-bit version
	  --------------
          FKEEPS32.EXE        Main program
          FKFIL32.DLL         File specifications
          TMAN32.DLL          Thread manager
          PBROWS32.DLL        Browse engine
          C4ASCX.DLL          ASCII file driver
          C4DOSX.DLL          DOS file driver
          C4FOXX.DLL          FoxPro file driver
          C4TPSX.DLL          TopSpeed file driver
          C4CLAX.DLL          Clarion file driver
          C4RUNX.DLL          Library functions
	  CN33V32.EXE	      File conversion utility v.2.x - 3.2 to 3.92
          FKEEPS.HLP          Help file
	  README.TXT          This file

    b.    It will create two separate directories below the ForKeeps program directory
	  called \CFG and \TEMP and unzip a file called IDX030.TPS into the \CFG directory. 

          NOTE: Do not change these two directory names!

    c.	  Before starting ForKeeps version 3.93 you must run the conversion program (CN33V16.EXE
	  for 16-bit version and CN33V32.EXE for 32-bit version) to convert the existing 
	  databases to the new format. The conversion program can be run by the installation 
	  program or you can run it manually after the installation, from the Windows RUN menu. 
	  Be sure to make a backup of your existing installation before attempting to run the
	  conversion program!	

	  NOTE: If you have set up more than one MailBox in your existing installation, please
	  make sure that the mailbox owner names are all unique. If you have set up two or more 
	  mailboxes with the same mailbox owner name, you have to rename some of them so that 
	  all mailboxes have unique owner names.

	  This can be done from the MailPartner menu in the following way:

	  1. Select the mailbox where you want to change the owner name.

          2. Select MailPartners|Browse MailPartners and locate the mailboxowner record that 
	     you want to change.

	  3. Press UPDATE and change the first- or lastname so that it becomes unique when 
	     compared to other mailbox owner names.

	  4. Save and exit. This will change the mailbox owner name as well as the name in all 
             related messages.

	  Version 3.60 and later allows multiple mail addresses per mailbox so you can later 
  	  merge these mail databases if you wish.

    d.    As new windows have been added and the default size of other windows may
          have been changed, ForKeeps will reset all window sizes and positions to default
	  during the first start up. 

    e.    If you are upgrading from version 2.0-2.5 please note that the previous licence 
	  verification file has been replaced by a Program Type number. To get this number,
	  just request it by mail from the author under mail address Ragnar Hellspong 100044,1214 
	  or ragnar.hellspong@swipnet.se.

    e.    You're done! If you are curious as to what is new in the latest versions, read What's 
	  new? in the HELP file.

UPGRADING FROM V3.0 - V3.92 TO V3.93
--------------------------------------------

    a.    The installation program will unzip the ForKeeps program files into the directory that
          you have selected (which should of course be the existing ForKeeps program directory. 
	  No special considerations are necessary if you are switching from 16-bit to 32-bit or 
	  vice versa. Both versions can reside in the same program directory and will use the 
	  same data files. 

	  The following files should appear after decompression:

	  16-bit version
	  --------------
          FKEEPS16.EXE        Main program
          FKFIL16.DLL         File specifications
          TMAN16.DLL          Thread manager
          PBROWS16.DLL        Browse engine
          C4ASC.DLL           ASCII file driver
          C4DOS.DLL           DOS file driver
          C4FOX.DLL           FoxPro file driver
          C4TPS.DLL           TopSpeed file driver
          C4CLA.DLL           Clarion file driver
          C4RUN.DLL           Library functions
          FKEEPS.HLP          Help file
	  CN33V16.EXE	      File conversion utility v.2.x - 3.2 to 3.92
	  README.TXT          This file

	  32-bit version
	  --------------
          FKEEPS32.EXE        Main program
          FKFIL32.DLL         File specifications
          TMAN32.DLL          Thread manager
          PBROWS32.DLL        Browse engine
          C4ASCX.DLL          ASCII file driver
          C4DOSX.DLL          DOS file driver
          C4FOXX.DLL          FoxPro file driver
          C4TPSX.DLL          TopSpeed file driver
          C4CLAX.DLL          Clarion file driver
          C4RUNX.DLL          Library functions
	  CN33V32.EXE	      File conversion utility v.2.x - 3.2 to 3.92
          FKEEPS.HLP          Help file
	  README.TXT          This file

    b.    As new windows have been added and the default size of other windows may
          have been changed, ForKeeps will reset all window sizes and positions to default
	  during the first start up. 

    c.    A small change was made in the file format of the Task Manager file list in 
	  version 3.3. If you are upgrading from version 3.0 - 3.2 this file will be converted 
	  by the conversion program.

    d.    You're done! If you are curious as to what is new in the latest versions, read What's 
	  new? in the HELP file.


UPGRADING FROM V1.0 - 1.3 TO V3.93
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Upgrading from version 1.3 and earlier is no longer possible with the standard download.
Contact Ragnar Hellspong by E-Mail for advice:

CompuServe     Ragnar Hellspong 100044,1214 
Internet       ragnar.hellspong@swipnet.se.

IF YOU ARE NEW TO FORKEEPS
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Please take a look at the Help file FKEEPS.HLP before starting ForKeeps - it will help you 
understand what ForKeeps is all about. You can run it directly from the Windows RUN menu without 
starting ForKeeps. 
	  

CHECKING FOR SHARE/VSHARE
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If you run ForKeeps under Windows 95/Windows NT you don't have to read the following
regarding SHARE and VSHARE.

If you run ForKeeps under Windows 3.1x however, you must check that you have
either SHARE.EXE or VSHARE.EXE loaded. This is necessary as ForKeeps is a 
multi threaded application. The easiest way to test if SHARE or VSHARE is 
already being loaded is simply to start ForKeeps. If it runs, everything is 
fine and you don't have worry about it.

If it doesn't then you should add a line similar to this in your 
AUTOEXEC.BAT:

   C:\DOS\Share.Exe 

Reboot your computer to let this command take effect.


REGISTRATION
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ForKeeps is a shareware program that can be evaluated free of charge during 
a 30 day period. If you like the program and would like to purchase it,
please see HELP, section Program registration for details.

PROGRAM SUPPORT
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Please see HELP, section Support and future updates.

UNINSTALLATION
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No uninstall program is included for removal of ForKeeps, should you decide not 
to use it anymore. However, uninstallation is quite simple - just remove the ForKeeps 
program directory and all it's subdirectories plus the program icon on your desk top
and you are done. 