README.TXT Release Notes for File Defender Version 1.00 (C) Copyright B & S Graphical Computer Systems, 1992 Contents =========================================================================== Part Description ---- ----------- 1 Software Installation Information 2 Miscellaneous Notes and Tips 3 How to register/order File Defender 4 Evaluation Agreement 5 Warranties and Disclaimers Part 1: Software Installation Information =========================================================================== Installation From Disks ----------------------- Before installing File DeFender you should make backup copies of all the distribution disks. Do not write-protect the distribution disks you use to install File Defender. If you do, File Defender cannot be successfully installed. Also ensure that the Windows directory, including drive letter, is in your PATH. If the drive letter is not included in your PATH statement, File Defender will be unable to determine where Windows resides. SETUP.EXE is a Windows application; that is, it is run from Windows, rather than from the DOS prompt. SETUP.EXE will only run in Windows Standard or Enhanced mode. SETUP.EXE will NOT RUN in Real mode. You can determine how Windows is configured on your computer by choosing About from the Help menu in the Program Manager. The File Defender 1.00 distribution disk should contain the following files: _MSTEST.EXE - Microsoft Setup file DEFENDER.DLL - File Defender Run Time Library DEFENDER.HLP - File Defender Online Help DEFENDER.INF - Microsoft Setup file DEFENDER.INI - File Defender Initialization File DEFENDER.INF - Microsoft Setup file DEFENDER.MST - Microsoft Setup file FD.EXE - File Defender WorkFile Manager Program File FDEFEND.EXE - File Defender File Checking Utility Program FDREG.EXE - File Defender Registration Program File FDSCHED.EXE - File Defender Scheduler Program File FDSCHED.HLP - File Defender Scheduler Online Help FDSCHED.LST - File Defender Scheduler Data File MSCOMSTF.DLL - Microsoft Setup file MSCUISTF.DLL - Microsoft Setup file MSDETECT.DLL - Microsoft Setup file MSINSSTF.DLL - Microsoft Setup file MSSHLSTF.DLL - Microsoft Setup file ORDERFRM.TXT - File Defender Order Form README.TXT - This File SETUP.EXE - Microsoft Setup file SETUP.LST - Microsoft Setup file SETUPAPI.INC - Microsoft Setup file VBRUN100.DLL - Microsoft Visual Basic Run Time Library To install File Defender, use Program Manager or File Manager to start SETUP.EXE as you would any other Windows application. For example, if you are installing from A: 1. Insert File Defender disk in drive a: 1. From the Program Manager File menu, choose Run. 2. In the Run dialog box, type A:SETUP and choose OK. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to enter the directory to install File Defender. 4. Select the Continue button. 5. A dialog box will appear when installation is complete. SETUP.EXE will install the following files to the File Defender directory ('FD' by default): 1. FD.EXE - The File Defender Workfile Manager is a utility program that provides all of the commands which allow build, edit, open, save File Defender Workfiles and File Defender Errorfiles, as well as provide a launching platform for the companion program FDefend. 2. FDEFEND.EXE - FDefend is the utility program that performs all of the protection functions (checksums, etc) on File Defender Workfiles, as well as create File Defender Errorfiles. 3. FDSCHED.EXE - The File Defender Scheduler is a versatile scheduling utility used to launch FDefend at a specified time completely unattended. The schedulers versatility allows it to be used with any Windows program or Non-Windows Application and can can be configured to run programs by certain intervals, certain days or one time only. 4. FDREG.EXE - The File Defender registration program is used to register your copy of File Defender. Once you are registered this program can be erased from your system. 5. DEFENDER.HLP - The help File for File Defender. 6. FDSCHED.HLP - The help File for File Defender Scheduler. 7. FDSCHED.LST - The File Defender Scheduler data file. SETUP.EXE will install the following files to the Windows directory: 1. DEFENDER.INI - Inifile for File Defender Programs. 2. VBRUN100.DLL - Visual Basic 1.0 Run Time Library. 3. DEFENDER.DLL - The Run-Time library used by File Defender programs. 4. FILEDEFE.GRP - Program Manager file group. Installation From Downloaded Compressed File -------------------------------------------- At the DOS prompt: 1. Uncompress DEFENDER.ZIP using PKUNZIP DEFENDER. Decompression should produce the following files in the current directory: FD.EXE - The File Defender Workfile Manager. FDEFEND.EXE - FDefend is the utility program that performs all of the protection functions. FDSCHED.EXE - The File Defender Scheduler. FDREG.EXE - The File Defender registration program. DEFENDER.HLP - The help File for File Defender. FDSCHED.HLP - The help File for File Defender Scheduler. FDSCHED.LST - The File Defender Scheduler data file. DEFENDER.INI - Inifile for File Defender Programs. DEFENDER.DLL - The Run-Time library used by File Defender programs. FILEDEFE.GRP - Program Manager file group. INSTALL.BAT - Installation batch file. PLEASE NOTE: You must have the Visual Basic Runtime Library (VBRUN100.DLL) installed in your Windows directory to run the File Defender Scheduling program. File Defender Manager and Checker will work without VBRUN100.DLL. 2. Type INSTALL d: [windows directory] [/D] Where: d: is the drive to install File Defender Optional [windows directory] is an optional parameter to supply if Windows is found under a subdirectory other than the default directory of WINDOWS. [/D] is delete files in the current directory after successful installation. 3. Start Windows, click on the Control Menu Box and select New and Program Group. Type in FILEDEFE.GRP and click on OK. Part 2: Miscellaneous Notes and Tips =========================================================================== Using File Defender ------------------- To use File Defender effectively: 1. Select and save files using the File Defender Workfile manager. 2. Use the File Defender scheduler to run FDefend (FDEFEND.EXE) with files saved in step 1. 3. Refer to File Defender Online help to discover more about File Defender and its uses. Credits ------- File Defender ('FD.EXE', 'FDEFEND.EXE', and 'FDREG.EXE') were written using Borland Turbo Pascal For Windows 1.0. File Defender Scheduler ('FDSCHED.EXE') was written using Microsoft Visual Basic 1.0. File Defender Setup ('SETUP.EXE') was created using Microsoft Windows Setup ToolKit for Windows. Windows, MS-Windows, MS-Visual Basic are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Borland Turbo Pascal is a trademark of Borland International, Inc. Other Notes ----------- 1. File Defender has been tested under Windows 3.x in enhanced and standard mode. 2. The program creates a file named 'DEFENDER.LOG' in your File Defender directory to report the status after FDefend ('FDEFEND.EXE') ran. Part 3: How to register/order File Defender ============================================================================ File Defender is currently being marketed as shareware. If you register the program you'll receive these remarkable benefits: - The latest version of File Defender. - An end to the nag screens and reminders. - Limited free technical support by phone. - Greatly reduced prices on upgrades. To order by Mail ---------------- You can print a handy order form inside File Defender Help! Select the "How To Order File Defender" topic, then select "Order Form", then select the File|Print Topic menu to print the order form. B&S Graphical Computer Systems 1 (902) 443-0374 P.O. Box 25053 Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3M 4H4 Instructions to Register File Defender via COMPUSERVE ----------------------------------------------------- If you are a member of COMPUSERVE you may register File Defender online. To begin, select "Register Shareware" from the menu. A list of search criteria will be displayed to you. Enter 565 under option #1 on the search criteria menu. You will then navigate directly to File Defender's description. You will then be prompted "Would You Like to Register? (Y/N)." Read the description carefully to verify that you wish to register the program. The description details the program, its capabilities, and the benefits of registration. Be sure to note the program's registration fee. When you register any program, the registration fee is charged to your CompuServe account. Enter "Y" at the prompt to register; enter "N" at the prompt to ensure that you do not register the program, and to return to the previous menu. When you enter "Y" to register, you will be prompted to enter your full name, company name (optional), your complete address, your phone number (optional) and the total number of copies of File Defender that you wish to register. When you finish entering this information, you can VIEW, CHANGE, SEND or CANCEL it. Select VIEW to confirm that the information you entered is correct. Select CHANGE to edit any of the information you entered. Select SEND to complete your registration, receive a detail of your total charges, and to send the information to the author. Select CANCEL to cancel registration of the program. How to reach B+S Graphical Computer Systems ------------------------------------------- Any Comments and suggestions may be forwarded to the address above or by electronic mail through COMPUSERVE ID # 71533,1272. Part 4: Evaluation Agreement ============================================================================ File Defender is not and has never been public domain software, nor is it free software. Non-licensed users are granted a limited license to use File Defender on a 15-day trial basis for the purpose of determining whether File Defender is suitable for their needs. The use of File Defender, except for the initial 15-day trial, requires registration. The use of unlicensed copies of File Defender by any person, business, corporation, government agency or any other entity is strictly prohibited. A single user license permits a user to use File Defender only on a single computer at a time. No one may modify or patch the File Defender executable files in any way, including but not limited to decompiling, disassembling, or otherwise reverse engineering the program. A limited license is granted to copy and distribute File Defender only for the trial use of others, subject to the above limitations, and also the following: 1. File Defender must be copied in unmodified form, complete with the file containing this license information. 2. File Defender may not be distributed in conjunction with any other product without a specific license to do so from B&S Graphical Computer Systems. 3. No fee, charge, or other compensation may be requested or accepted, except as authorized below: A) Operators of electronic bulletin board systems (sysops) may make File Defender available for downloading as long as the above conditions are met. An overall or time- dependent charge for the use of the bulletin board system is permitted as long as there is not a specific charge for the download of File Defender. B) Vendors of user-supported or shareware software approved by the ASP may distribute File Defender, subject to the above conditions, without specific permission. Non-approved vendors may distribute File Defender only after obtaining written permission from B&S Graphical Computer Systems. Such permission is usually granted. Vendors may charge a reasonable disk duplication and handling fee. Part 5: Warranties and Disclaimer =========================================================================== LIMITED WARRANTY ---------------- B&S Graphical Computer Systems guarantees your satisfaction with this product for a period of 90 days from the date of original purchase. If you are unsatisfied with File Defender within that time period, return the package in saleable condition to the place of purchase for a full refund. B&S Graphical Computer Systems warrants that all disks provided are free from defects in material and workmanship, assuming normal use, for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. B&S Graphical Computer Systems warrants that the program will perform in substantial compliance with the documentation supplied with the software product. If a significant defect in the product is found, the Purchaser may return the product for a refund. In no event will such a refund exceed the purchase price of the product. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, B&S GRAPHICAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, THE PURCHASER ASSUMES THE RISK OF PAYING THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION AND ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL B&S GRAPHICAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT EVEN IF B&S GRAPHICAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. Use of this product for any period of time constitutes your acceptance of this agreement and subjects you to its contents.