WATCH version 2.0
			
		    Mike Williams, Compuserve ID 101540,1551



Thanks for downloading WATCH!  Here's a few brief word of explanation.


a) What does WATCH do?


	WATCH is a program that monitors the actions of other programs - what 
files they are reading, writing, anything they happening to be doing on your 
system, WATCH records the details on disk, for you to view later. 

	WATCH is a DOS program, but works with 16-bit Windows, too- it can 
tell you which DLL's a program is loading, and in which order, for example.


b) Why might this be useful?
	       
       
       - General fault diagnoses 
	 (why DOES this program keep crashing ?) 

       - Finding out which files are accessed and/ or modified 
	 by installation programs. 

       - Optimising your system - finding out just WHY some programs
	 take SO long to load.

       - Simple curiosity. Seeing what Windows does when it loads 
	 can be quite interesting ...


c) What comes in the package?


	- WATCH.EXE is the full Watch program, which produces the most
	  complete reports.

	- MINWATCH.EXE is a 'minimum' version of Watch, producing reports
	  which are smaller and easier to understand, but possibly might
	  leave out something important.

	- README.TXT is this file, containing brief documentation.


c) How do I use WATCH?


   1. For simplicity, copy WATCH and all associated files into their own 
      directory.

   2. If you are running Windows, close it down. WATCH will only record the
      actions of Windows programs if it is run FIRST.

   3. Change to the WATCH directory. For the simpler, minimal report, run
      MINWATCH.EXE - for the full result, run WATCH.EXE.

      Whichever you choose, will now start recording what is happening on
      your system. This data will be stored in a file called REPORT, in the 
      WATCH directory.

   4. Run the program you wish to monitor.

   5. Perform the actions in your program that you want to monitor. Be as 
      brief as possible in doing this, to keep the final report size low.

   6. As soon as you can, exit and close down your program.  
      Close Windows down, if you are using it.

   7. At the DOS prompt, change to the WATCH directory, hold down the 
      Ctrl and left shift keys, and press the "U" key, to uninstall 
      the program.

   8. Reboot your system.  Use Windows Write, or your favourite word 
      processor, to look at the REPORT file stored in the WATCH directory.


d) How much does WATCH cost?


	WATCH is released into the world as a "donationware" package. 
This is like shareware, but without any obligation to register after some
period of time - the choice is yours.  You may use, copy and distribute 
WATCH (as long as you distribute WATCH.TXT with it) for as long as it is  
useful to you. 
       
	However, should you feel at any point that the program has saved 
you time or money, and you would like to register, then this costs $10, 
for which you will receive additional WATCH support programs and 
documentation, by e-mail, and priority over unregistered users on support
questions.

	There are two ways to register. The quick and easy way;
	
		GO SWREG on Compuserve, quoting registration ID 12507.

	The slow and tricky way; send $10 (or your local equivalent) 
	by *registered* post to:
	
		Mike Williams
		36 Laithwaite Close
		LEICESTER
		LE4 1BX
		ENGLAND
	
	Don't forget to include an e-mail address so I can send you 
	your additional programs.


e) I have more questions!  What can I do?
	

	You can write to me at the above address, or e-mail me:
		
		Compuserve address: 101540,1551

		Internet address  : 101540.1551@compuserve.com

	Please note that, while I will try to help, there are limits to
the amount of time I can spend supporting this.  I will try to reply to 
everyone, but it may not be possible to do this immediately.

	Finally, thank you for trying out WATCH, and I hope it proves
to be as useful to you, as it has been to me.  Good luck!


	- Mike Williams, 1st August, 1996