NOTE: Full instructions are available in "Read about Windows Switcher.doc"
or "Read about Windows Switcher.pdf"
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Windows Switcher 
Version 1.03

What is Windows Switcher?

Windows Switcher is a program that allows you to swap between
Windows 95 installations.

Why would I want to?

- You want to use different language versions. For example, 
  since most beta applications cant be installed on the Hebrew 
  version, I have both Hebrew and US Windows 95 installed on my 
  system. You may have the same problem with other non-US versions
  of Windows 95.
- Youre a developer and you want to test set-up disks on a 
  clean installation. In the days of Windows 3.1, you simply 
  reinstalled Windows in a new directory and made a few changes 
  to config.sys and autoexec.bat. Those days are gone. Now you 
  need a new computer (or so you think). You can use Windows 
  Switcher to create the new installation!
- Youve downloaded shareware, and you want to try it out before 
  you install it on your "real" system. Now you can do it - 
  easily!

Overview

Windows Switcher works by manipulating files in the Root and in 
the "Program Files" folder.

Each installation of Windows 95 is completely independent, i.e., 
one installation doesnt know about the other. 

Each installation has its own name. I refer to the first one 
as the "Master", because I assume that your first installation 
is the one you will use the most. You can choose any name you 
like.

Swapping between Windows installations is easy. Simply click a 
button.

When youre finished with a temporary installation, its easy 
to remove it.

Points to Consider

Since there is a different Registry in every installation, any 
programs you want to use in the new installation have to be 
re-installed (most programs allow you to re-install into the 
same home-folder. In this case, the only files that would be 
added are those under the Windows folder.) 

Your "Program Files" folder is moved when you swap between 
Windows installations. Therefore, dont install any application 
under this folder, if youll want to use it in more than one 
installation.

If youre still using Windows 3.11 for any reason, you can 
still enter it by pressing F4 from any of the Windows 95 
installations. Ive made sure that files used by DOS arent 
moved (autoexec.bat, config.sys, Windows 3.11 swap file, etc.)

Warnings

"Logical" drive C must not be compressed. By this I mean that 
if you have one physical drive (C, uncompressed) you can compress 
part of it to create a new drive, D. All Windows installations 
and the Windows Switcher program must be on the uncompressed 
part of C (logical C). Ive tested Windows Switcher using both 
versions of DriveSpace, the one that comes with Windows 95, and 
DriveSpace 3 (on Microsoft Plus). I havent tested it using any 
other compression programs!

You have 30 days in which to evaluate the program. After this, 
Windows Switcher will not load, unless you register it. Be careful 
that that the evaluation period doesnt run out while youre not 
in your master Windows 95 installation. You wont be able to get back to it.

Windows Switcher will offer to install itself under the root 
(i.e., C:\Windows Switcher). Accept the offer. Dont put it 
anywhere else.

All Windows installations must be in "C".

Certain versions of Windows 95 use a non-Latin character set. 
You should be careful about running ScanDisk and Disk 
Defragmenter if you also have a US version on your system. 
This is because the foreign version installs folders with 
non-Latin names, which the US version cant read. For example, 
if you have both the US and Hebrew versions of Windows 95 
installed, run ScanDisk and Disk Defragmenter ONLY from the 
Hebrew version!

Legal Stuff

ShareWare

Evaluation and Registration

This is not free software.  You are hereby licensed to use this 
software for evaluation purposes without charge for 30 days.  
If wish to continue using this software after the allowed evaluation 
period, a registration fee of $25.00 US ($35.00 Canadian or NIS 80 
Israeli) is required. Registration is also available via SWREG 
(ID # 12073) on CompuServe (GO SWREG). When payment is received 
you will receive a registered copy of the latest version of Windows 
Switcher and a registration key.

Unregistered use of Windows Switcher after the defined evaluation 
period is in violation of Israeli and international copyright laws.

Distribution

Provided that you verify that you are distributing the 
Unregistered Version (choose About from menu Help to check) you 
are hereby licensed to make as many copies of the Unregistered 
Version of this software and documentation as you wish, give 
exact copies of the original Unregistered Version to anyone, and 
distribute the Unregistered Version of the software and 
documentation in its unmodified form via electronic means.  
There is no charge for any of the above.  

You are specifically prohibited from charging or requesting 
donations for any such copies, however made and from 
distributing the software and/or documentation with other 
products (commercial or otherwise) without prior written 
permission, with one exception:  Disk Vendors approved by the 
Association of Shareware Professionals are permitted to 
redistribute Windows Switcher, subject to the conditions in this 
license, without specific written permission.

Limited Warranty

THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND 
WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY 
OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.  Because of the 
various hardware and software environments into which Windows 
Switcher may be put, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE IS OFFERED.

RQS warrants the physical diskettes to be free of defects in 
materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 
thirty (30) days from the purchase date. If RQS receives 
notification within the warranty period of defects in materials 
or workmanship and such notification is determined by RQS to 
be correct, RQS will replace the defective diskettes.

Customer Remedies

The entire and exclusive liability and remedy for breath of this 
Limited Warranty shall be limited to replacement of defective 
diskettes and shall not include or extend or any claim for or 
right to recover any other damages, including but not limited to, 
loss of profit, data, or use of the software, or special, 
incidental, or consequential damages or other similar claims, 
even if  RQS has been specifically advised of the possibility of 
such damages. IN ANY CASE RQS OR ITS SUPPLIERS' ENTIRE LIABILITY 
UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE 
AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE SOFTWARE.

No Other Warranties

RQS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS 
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS LIMITED 
WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS.

Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Israel. If 
you acquired this software outside Israel, then local laws may 
apply.

Ramy Szekely
POB 9446
Carmiel, Israel

CompuServe: 100264,346
Internet: ramys@netvision.net.il
Tel: + 972(4)988-4191
