VersionViewer 1.0 - A utiltiy application for Microsoft Windows Lose Your Mind Development 453 Lancaster Avenue Haverford, PA 19041 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Introduction ------------ Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to evaluate VersionViewer. This is a simple, but powerful, utility for browsing the version data embedded in Windows executable files (EXE, DLL, VBX, etc). Other features include o Sharp, easy to use interface o Excellent help file, with graphics o "Wizard" to find duplicate files o "Wizard" to help compare files o "Wizard" to compile a report of files on your PC What is "version data?" ----------------------- Version data is descriptive information about a file that is actually embedded inside the file itself. The description information includes the file version, the author or company that produced the file, the product that uses the file, comments, and other data. This data is often used by Windows compatible setup programs to make sure more recent versions of system files are not overwritten with older versions. Why do I need to examine version data? -------------------------------------- 1. You are cleaning out your computer and notice two copies of the same VBX or DLL file. You want to know which is the more recent version. 2. A software package won't run because you have an older version of a support DLL. You need to find out what version that file is to help figure out why the package won't run. 3. You recently deleted a software package by deleting the directory it was stored in. You want to find out if the package installed any stray DLL or VBX files in your windows\system directory. 4. You have a gazillion DLL/VBX/EXE files in your windows and windows\system directories and you want to know what all thos files are for. 5. You have a slew of DRV (driver) files in your windows\system directory. You want to know what hardware those drivers are for. 6. ETC. System Requirements ------------------- o Windows compatible computer system o Windows 3.1 or higher o Mouse or other pointing device o A copy of VBRUN300.DLL VBRUN300.DLL is available from many BBS systems, commercial systems such as Compuserve and America Online, and shareware disk vendors. On Compuserve, VBRUN300.DLL can be found in the WINSHARE and MSBASIC forums. It should be placed in you windows\system directory. Installation ------------ 1. Unzip this program to a temporary directory 2. Run the INSTALL.EXE program from Windows 3. After the installation is complete, you can delete the files out of the temporary directory. Documentation ------------- Complete documentation for VersionViewer is contained in the VERVIEW.HLP file. This is a Windows help file that can be accessed by pressing the F1 key while using VersionViewer. Ordering Information -------------------- This product is distributed using the shareware method. Shareware distribution gives users (such as yourself!) a chance to try software before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to register your copy with the author. You are encouraged to pass a copy of VersionViewer along to your friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if they find that they can use it. Users who take the time to register their copy of VersionViewer are entitled to the following benefits: 1. The most recent release of VersionViewer on a 3« floppy diskette 2. A license certificate with a product password (allows you to register your copy of VersionViewer and disable the reminder screens) 3. Product support via email or mail 4. Notification of future upgrades via email and conventional US Mail Pricing is as follows: $10 1 copy of VersionViewer, domestic US address $12 1 copy of VersionViewer, Canada, Mexico, Europe, & the rest of the World Contact & Support Information ----------------------------- Internet: 70564,2372@compuserve.com Compuserve: 70564,2372 US Mail: Lose Your Mind Development Bryan T. Kinkel 453 Lancaster Avenue Haverford, PA 19041 _______ ____|__ | (R) --| | |------------------- | ____|__ | Association of | | |_| Shareware |__| o | Professionals -----| | |--------------------- |___|___| MEMBER Lose Your Mind Development is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.