The PaperChg.Exe program is a Visual Basic program for Microsoft Windows 3.x (that's right, I said 3.X) that I threw together in a few hours (and then fiddled with for a few more tens of hours just because VB is so much fun). It is targetd at those like myself who tend to get tired of their wallpaper often enough that the utilities which change the paper every time Windows is booted just aren't enough. When loaded, PaperChg will change your wallpaper at specified intervals without requiring the Control Panel / Desktop rigamaroll. Because it is a Visual Basic program, you will also need the VBRUN100.DLL runtime dynamic link library that is required by all such programs. It is available for download on many bulletin board systems (including the "for pay" services like Compuserve). PaperChg begins life as an icon on your desktop. Double-clicking the icon opens up the program's window to allow access to various settings which control the program's behavior. These settings are saved in your Win.Ini file so they will be remembered for future Windows sessions. There are only three program settings. The first is the frequency at which your wallpaper will change. Allowable values here range from 1 to 999 minutes (has anyone ever had a single Windows session last more than 999 minutes?) To change this value, either type a number into the edit box or click on the spinner control to increase or decrease the value displayed. The pair of radio buttons immediately below the frequency control allow you to turn the program's timer on/off. Turning the timer off basically disables the program. The last PaperChg setting in the window lets you specify where your wallpaper files are stored. Either type the name of a subdirectory into the edit box or press the Browse button and select a subdirectory from the dialog box which will be displayed. You'll note that the PaperChg program allows you to keep your wallpaper bitmaps in a directory other than C:\Windows. This would allow you, for instance, to keep a large number of wallpaper bitmaps on a network drive and still be able to load them onto your desktop. This program is absolutely free. Distribute it at will. Please note, however that it is being distributed 'as is'. This means that if it works well on your system, great. If it doesn't, tough luck (although if you do find a problem, I'll be happy to take a crack at resolving it). rpb November 14, 1991 ps: The file SPINNER.VBX must be placed into either your Windows directory, your Windows System directory, or (preferably) into whatever directory the PAPERCHG.EXE is placed. pps: If you feel that you absolutely MUST contact me, I can be reached via Compuserve: 70742,3332 AT&T Mail: !rbyrne U.S. Mail: Richard P. Byrne 5 Twin Elm Terrace Sparta, NJ 07871