Program:    VBSys Windows System Monitor
Version:    1.41
Author:     Michael Krane
Date:       APR 1,1994

NOTE: This program needs the file vbrun300.dll. (Usually it 
should be in your Windows System Directory or in your path.) It 
does not come with this program because most people will 
already have it and it takes too long to download. If you don't 
have it, you will need to download it to use this program and 
the many other Visual Basic Programs that are written from 
Visual Basic 3.

This program is designed to help a user monitor many system 
resources at all times and to combine some utilities that you 
may already use. (It will monitor up to 10 Drives.)

Installation:

Put vbsys.dll and threed.vbx in your windows/system directory, 
(Use the newest versions), and put vbsys.exe anywhere you want. 
Put vbsys.hlp in the same directory as vbsys.exe or in your 
path. (If you don't need the help file later, you can just 
delete it to save disk space.) When you run the program, you 
should not select minimized or maximized, it should be run 
"NORMAL". For more information, double click on the vbsys.hlp 
file from file manager or run VBSys.exe, click anywhere on thr 
running VBSys, and press F1 to run the help file. PC Tools 
users should search help file for "PC Tools" for more info.

HISTORY:

Version 1.41 Apr 1,1994
Changed Drive Color Display Method. (Some video had troubles)

Version 1.40 Mar 10, 1994
Added a Help File
Added PC Tools "Tag Along" compatability. (It was already in the 
        registered version 1.36 or above)
        
Version 1.35 Feb 20,1994 
A Few minor bug fixes on the options screen of the shareware 
version. Made a Bar type version available also as vbbarxxx.zip

Version 1.34 Feb 1, 1994 
Fixed bug that caused improper size on startup if ran from 
startup group and told to run minimized. (Should be run 
"NORMAL") Also, recompiled for new version of threed.vbx.

Version 1.33 Dec 1, 1993 
Fixed bug that caused On Top not to always save on some systems. 
(Registered version only)

Version 1.31 Oct 1, 1993 
Fixed centering problem in 1280 Res. by changing some 3D styles. 
Changed Disk Label Colors to make more readable with some video.

Version 1.30 Sept 15, 1993
New Button can change how often display updates, (1-30 Sec.)
Added Option to Not warn on Exit for those who want Quick exit.
Optimized the code.

Version 1.21 Aug 23, 1993
Fixed a bug that caused some systems with a CD Rom to 
incorrectly identify the installed drives.

Version 1.20 Aug 20, 1993
Added option to display More Info temporarily in separate large Window
Removed ability to monitor largest free block (It was slow) 
and is available in the More Info Window.

Version 1.10 Aug 1, 1993
A few bug fixes of minor sizing problems.
Tightened the code a little more.
Registered version has .ini file saving options.

Version 1.10 Aug 1, 1993
Added option to turn off Title Bar to shrink display.
Did away with the menus in lieu of using a button bar.
Added Largest Block Memory option.
Did away with minimized view-(not usefull)
Reduced the amount of memory used. 
Changed the .DLL name to vbsys.dll. 

Version 1.02 July 27, 1993
Allowed display to get smaller and show more info.
Added button bar.
Slightly adjusted a few display items.
Changed the .exe name to vbsys.exe for this and future versions

Version 1.01 July 23, 1993
Fixed a few display irregularities.
Added option to change colors.

Version 1.0 July 21,1993
Changed and added almost everything since pre-release of 
version .06 on 5/11/93. 

Known Problems:

	A Pentium will appear as a 486. The method that 
Microsoft suggests to identify CPU types does not include the 
Pentium. When one appears I will fix it.

        If you are using Windows for Workgroups 3.11, It will 
still show up as version 3.10. This is due to an internal 
setting IN Windows for Workgroups. It will probably be 
corrected in the future.

Future releases: There is really nothing PLANNED at this time, 
I may add more things later if I feel it will improve it, but 
it's getting hard to keep the size of the display down as I add 
things which defeats the purpose of this utility which is to 
Monitor things and stay out of the way. 

I hope you find this program as useful as I do. It is released 
as SHAREWARE. It does NOT have any "nag" screens. You can use 
it for thirty days as long as you agree that I am not 
responsible for anything directly or indirectly related to 
using this program. After that time, either delete the program 
or send the nominal fee of just $5.00 to help cover costs, make 
you feel better, and to help keep the shareware concept going, 
(It takes a lot of time to write these programs and do the 
research. I know most people don't like to pay for shareware, 
that's why it's only $5.00. If you use it every day it IS 
certainly worth $5.00.) After payment, I will send you the 
current version which will include the ability to save all 
settings in an .ini file so it will always come up the way you 
want, such as which drives, where display is on screen, and 
colors. If you have any minor revision requests, I'll try to 
add it to your version if I can. If a minor update follows I'll 
try to get it to you free of charge. Future major updates if 
any after registration for cost: $2.50-Mail $1.00-Compuserve 
FREE-America Online

There is now a version available that displays in one long bar. 
Shareware version is available on CIS or AOL and is titled 
vbsysbar; The .zip file should be vbbarxxx.zip. Registration 
for that version is also only $5 or $7.50 for both versions.

$5.00 Registration gets version with a save settings feature! Will 
save all settings!

                
                Michael Krane
                4 Azurean Ct.
                Mt. Sinai, NY 11766

        E-MAIL: Miklk       (on America On-line)
                70242,2317  (on Compuserve)

The program has been fully tested but obviously not in every 
possible configuration, so PLEASE report any bugs or ideas to 
me at the above addresses.


        
        
        THIS PROGRAM IS DISTRIBUTED AS IS. THE AUTHOR (Michael Krane) MAKES NO
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