EzAutorun(tm) Copyright (c) 1996 by Melissa Nguyen - All rights reserved.

Archive Contents:

   Readme.txt   - This file
   EzAutorn.exe - The EzAutorun program (the magic!)
   EzAutorn.inf - Install script for EzAutorn.exe
   EzSetup.exe  - Super simple setup program (just click on it!)
   Autorun.wav  - Sample sound file (play when autorun)

   Quickres.exe - The Microsoft QuickRes powertoy and setup file
   Quickres.inf - Available freely at: http://www.microsoft.com/windows
     
Background:
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Autorun is a feature that is supported on CD-ROM drives.  When the user
loads a compact disc (CD) into the drive, Windows 95 automatically runs
the application as defined in CD.

Currently, many legacy and new CD-ROM titles do not have the autorun
capability build into them thus requiring the users to perform tedious
steps of inserting the CD and selecting an application to run with the
CD.  It is a daunting task for the novice users (especially the very
young ones) who do not know how to search for the application or much
less deal with the resolution switching, as may required by the
application.

Description:
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Welcome to EzAutorun for Windows(R) 95 Version 1.0

EzAutorun is a Windows(R) 95 utility that enhances the CD-ROM autorun
capability in Windows 95.

Use EzAutorun to eliminate those tedious steps.  EzAutorun operates
silently in the background.  As the CD-ROM title is inserted,
EzAutorun detects and autoruns it after a first time setup.

The setup a CD title consists of the following features:

 * A user friendly label assigned to the CD

 ** A preferred resolution to run the CD

 *** An optional confirmation prior to autorun the CD

 **** An application to run the CD

Windows 95 currently does not provide the above features.

EzAutorun will automatically switch the resolution, start the application,
and restore the original resolution.

EzAutorun also provides the following features:

 * Autorun the CD that currently is in the drive

 * Eject or Close the tray of CD-ROM drive

 * Toggle the Windows 95 feature to autorun program CD and autoplay
   music CD

 * Manage CD-ROM drive letter change transparently so the application
   previously assigned still works

EzAutorun requires the Microsoft(R) powertoy QuickRes Version 2.2 for
on-the-fly resolution switching.

Installation:
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First, copy the files in the archive into a temporary directory. Then,
start:

   EzSetup

When you're done with the installation , you can then delete the files
in the temporary directory.  In short, the install script simply copies
EzAutorn.exe into the WINDOWS directory, places a shortcut in the StartUp
menu, and registers an uninstall in the Control Panel Add/Remove Software.

Another approach is to right-click on the setup INFormation file
(EzAutorn.inf file.. which looks like a text file with a little gear on it)
and select the Install command in the context popup menu or in the File
menu.

**INTERNATIONAL USERS*
If your startup group is not "Startup", you will need to edit the INF file
and change the word Startup inside the quotes to the name of your Startup
group:

    StartUp_DESC="Startup"

You can use notepad (Windows) or edit (DOS) to edit the file.  EzSetup
does this for you if you use it.

In order to use the preferred resolution option, you will need to install
the QuickRes powertoy if you don't already have it.

Uninstall:
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To uninstall using the Windows 95 facility:

1. Exit EzAutorun (Ctrl+Alt+A, Exit)
2. Start > Help
3. Enter in box 1: Add/Remove Program
4. Select in Topics Found: Remove a program from your computer
5. Push the Click here arrow
6. Select in the list of applications EzWare EzAutorun (remove only)
7. Push Add/Remove

To uninstall manually, remove the following files:

1. C:\WINDOWS\EzAutorn.exe
2. C:\WINDOWS\AutoRun.wav
3. C:\WINDOWS\inf\EzAutorn.inf
4. C:\WINDOWS\help\EzAutorn.hlp [if exists]
5. C:\WINDOWS\help\EzAutorn.cnt [if exists]
6. The EzWare EzAutorun shortcut in your StartUp group

Instruction:
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Activation: 
    Ctrl+Alt+A to activate the EzAutorun popup menu for options, starting
    EzAutorun when it is already active will bring up the popup menu
    of the first instance.  The Ctrl+Alt+A hot key can be reconfigured in
    the Settings dialog.

Popup Menu:
    Settings...
        The Settings dialog allows you to toggle the Windows 95 autorun
        data CD and autoplay music CD features, toggle the splash screen,
        and change the popup hot key.

    About... 
        The author contact information is available here.  The information
        in the contact box can be select, copy, and then paste to your
        email application.

    Play
        This command is only available if there is a CD in the drive.
        It can be used to autorun a data CD that is currently in the
        drive.  This command plays the CD regardless of the Autorun
        option (see Setup).

    Eject/Close
        If there is a CD in the drive, the command is Eject. If not, the
        command is Close. The Close command works only on CD-ROM drive
        that can retract the tray.  Most IDE CD-ROM drives has this
        capability but not the caddy-type SCSI CD-ROM drives.

    Setup...
        Select this command to modify the setup information of the
        existing CD or define a new one.  When a CD that has not been
        setup with EzAutorun, this dialog will pop up automatically.

        The Autorun option can be selected as follows:

          Disabled - this option never autoruns the CD
          Confirmed - this option provides a confirmation before
                      autorun the CD.
          Automatic - this option autoruns the CD when inserted.

        An application to be associated with the CD can be specified
        in the Autorun with box.  Use the ... button to browse for
        the application.  A shortcut from the Start Menu can be
        browsed into this box if the CD has installed its own setup.

        Be sure to put double quotes around the path with the
        embedded space character.

    Open
        Select this command to open the CD contents window.
          Ctrl+Open - explores the CD content
          Ctrl+Shift+Open - explores from here the CD content

    Manage CDs
        Select this command to peform housekeeping on registered
        autorun CDs.

    Exit
        Select this command to quit EzAutorun.

When EzAutorun autoruns a CD, it will play the sound as defined in the
sound control panel.  This entry can be modified by:

  Start > Settings > Control Panel > Sound > Events > EzAutorn > AutoRun

Notes:
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1. EzAutorun will start Microsoft QuickRes powertoy when it needs to switch
   the resolution and QuickRes is not yet loaded.  QuickRes needs to
   be specified in the PATH.

2. The CD-ROM insert notification must be set in order for EzAutorun
   to detect CD-ROM insertion.  CDs can still be autorun manually once
   inserted using the Play command.  This option can be toggled by:

   1. Start > Settings > Control Panel > System
   2. Device Manager > CDROM > Your CD-ROM drive > Properties > Settings
   3. Check [] Auto insert notification

3. If you have APLAYEXT powertoy installed, it will show up after
   EzAutorun.  Future enhancement to EzAutorun may include this
   capability.

4. If you can live without the shell autorun feature, you may want to
   turn it off and let EzAutorun handles the task for you.  You still
   want to autoplay the music CDs.  Use the EzAutorun Settings dialog
   to control the shell autorun feature.

Registration:
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The EzAutorun program and documentation are Copyright (c) 1996 by
Melissa Nguyen, and are released as shareware. If you find EzAutorun
useful and use it regularly please consider registering it.  The
registration cost is $10.00 (U.S. funds; cash, check, or money
order.)  The registration form can be found inside the EzAutorun
package.

Registration licenses a specific user on as many machines as are
used solely by that user, or alternatively licenses a specific
machine (not network servers) for an unlimited number of users.
You may copy this software (subject to the $10.00 registration
fee for each user or machine) freely as long as the entire package
is distributed without modification.

Now is a great time for NEW users to register.

Registered users are SPECIAL.  They receive...

1. A personalized copy of EzAutorun (name appear on the Splash screen
   and About dialog box) via e-mail.  This version also enables the 
    following features:

   * Splash control option in the Settings dialog
   * No autorun limit (6 autoruns in the unregistered shareware version)
   * A Windows help file when it's ready

   If requested, a copy of the latest version of EzAutorun can be sent
   via U.S. mail.  Please add the shipping and handling fee as follows:

   * Domestics U.S.A.: US$2.00
   * International:    US$3.00

2. Notification via e-mail (if specified in the registration form) of
   all future releases of EzAutorun.

3. Permission to obtain updated versions from all the sites listed
   above at no additional charge.

4. Personal technical support via e-mail

5. Special offers on:

   EzDesk - a utility that can save and restore your desktop icons for
           different resolutions.

     Add-ons:
       EzRes - maintains a different screen resolution for each user
       EzIcons - maintains different desktop icons for each user,
                 great with Microsoft Plus! and users profiles
       EzFolder - sets default folder view
       EzLog - tracks login, logout, and shutdown activities

   EzWindow - a utility to maintain windows' size and position for
              different resolution.

   EzRegistry - a utility to back up your registry daily.

   EzRun - a utility to switch resolution before starting an application
           and optionally restore to the original resolution when the
           application terminated.

   EzExit - a Windows 95 exit utility with options.

   EzLogon - a utility to automatically respond to the password
             prompt with the user name.

   EzPolicy - a utility to set up various policies for users

So don't forget to register today!  Please check our web site for CIS
SWREG number when it's available.

Availability:
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The current version of EzAutorun can be downloaded for evaluation at:

  http://users.aol.com/EzDesk95/ezautorun.html

Further Distribution:
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On-line services, bulletin board systems, sites on the Internet, and
publishers are free to re-distribute EzAutorun electronically or on
recorded media with the following guidelines:

1. No modifications may be made to any files, and no files may be
   deleted or added to the archive.
2. No redistribution is permitted without verification against
   the latest  EzAutorun archive at this site or the sites listed above
   to ensure that the most recent version is being re-distributed.

3. Re-distribution on recorded media requires notification to the
   author that such re-distribution is being made. Clear notice that
   the program is shareware is required. A copy of the complete retail
   package is to be sent to the author at the address below for
    verification.

4. Software distribution services may not charge more than a nominal
   shipping and handling fee for the software without prior written
   consent of the author.

Disclaimer:
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No warranties are expressed or implied for this software, including
merchantability or suitability for a particular purpose. No
responsibility will be assumed by the author for any loss or damage
due to its use.

Release history:
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08/11/96  1.0.105  Initial release
08/22/96  1.0.110  Add the context sensitive help file
09/05/96  1.0.111  Add Open
                   Improve application launch
                   Fix release CD drive after eject/close

Inquiry:
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If you have any problems with this program, ideas for features that should
be added, I can be reached at the following manner (in addition to the
address below):

Internet:    70571.637@compuserve.com
CompuServe:  70571,637
Telephone:   (909) 629-8404

EzDesk95 Web site:

    http://users.aol.com/EzDesk95

_____________________________ Order Form ___________________________

Send To:

Melissa Nguyen
8-A Village Loop, Suite #160
Pomona, CA  91766

Please check:

[ ]  US$10 if you use EzAutorun regularly (cash, check, or money order)

     [ ]  Send diskette please add shipping and handling:
          (US$2.00 domestics U.S.A., US$3.00 international)

     [ ]  Email to _________________________________________________

[ ] Same information as on the check, or:

Name: _________________________________________ Date: ______________

Company: ______________________________________ Title: _____________

Address: ___________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip, Country: _________________________________________

Phone: _____________________________________________________________

Electronic Mail address: ___________________________________________

What version of EzAutorun are you currently using? _________________

How did you hear about EzAutorun? __________________________________

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Comments:

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