InWatch 1.8 Information. (InWatch Copyright © 1994, Rick Green, all rights reserved) -What is InWatch? InWatch is a Windows program that "Watches" programs when they are being installed in Windows. Essentially what it does is create backup copies of your configuration files (AUTOEXEC.BAT, CONFIG.SYS, WIN.INI, SYSTEM.INI) and creates a list of the files that are in your Windows and Windows system directories. After you install an application, you use InWatch's compare feature to compare your present configuration files and directory listings with the backups created previously. InWatch will create an ASCII file that will show you exactly every line that has changed in your configuration files, and every file and directory that has been updated in or added to your windows and windows system directories. -What do I need to run InWatch? You need Microsoft Windows 3.1. -How do I install InWatch? Run the INSTALL.EXE program from windows. INSTALL will create a directory on your C: drive, C:\INWATCH, then copy the InWatch files to that directory. INSTALL will then create a program group and items in program manager. -Why should I use InWatch? Many applications, especially newer ones, make many changes to your configuration files and add lots of files to your windows and windows system directories. Some application suites add more than 100 lines to your WIN.INI file. By using InWatch you will know every modification each application has made to your system. -Is it hard to use? No. There is full on-line help available from the application, just click on the HELP button. -How do I use InWatch? These are the steps you take to use InWatch: 1. Load InWatch. 2. Select the Backup directory. The backup directory can be any directory (but preferably the InWatch directory). 3. Press the BACKUP button (This makes back-up copies of the configuration files and directory listings). 4. Install any windows application. 5. Press the COMPARE button. You will be prompted for a description and filename for the COMPARE file. An ASCII (text-only) file will be created in the backup directory, with the name you supplied. YOU'RE DONE! That's all there is to it! Now when you need to remove this application from your hard disk, or just remember what changes it made, you simply use the VIEW FILES feature, select the COMPARE file, and review the information. -New features with this version of InWatch: 1. Version 1.8 adds the AutoTrak feature. AutoTrak automatically does a configuration file backup when you start windows, and a file compare when you exit windows. AutoTrak thus tracks changes to your configuration automatically, without user interaction. This can be very useful for keeping a history of changes you make, so if there is a configuration-related problem, you will be able to see what changes you made that may have caused the problem. *NOTE- The AutoTrak feature is disabled by default when InWatch is installed. To enable AutoTrak, click on the Enable AutoTrak checkbox on the main screen. 2. Fixes a minor, but irritating, bug that caused keyboard input not to work with InWatch until you switched to another application, then back to InWatch. 3. Help file has had some minor updates. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - INWATCH IS SHAREWARE!!!!!!! -What is SHAREWARE? Shareware is software that is freely distributed to people so they can try it before they buy it. When you receive a copy of a shareware program, you are given a specified period of time, in which you may decide if you like the program and find it useful. If you do like the program, or continue to use the program past the specified period of time, you MUST send a registration fee to the author of the program. When you register InWatch, you will receive an updated version of the program on disk and printed documentation. The updated version will include the Optimize feature, which looks at your configuration files and tells you what settings might work better for your setup, or what settings are available only through in-depth knowledge of these files. InWatch registration is US$14.95 or CAN$19.95. You may try this program for 30 days, at the end of which you MUST register it or discontinue using it. You are free to pass this program, in its original, unmodified form, to anyone you wish. If you find this program useful, or use it past the 30 day limit, please send a check or money order for the above amount to: Rick Green 513 Riverdale Ave. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1S 1S3 *Please specify 3 1/2" or 5 1/4" floppy disk format. You can use the included file ORDER.FRM to order InWatch. If you have any questions, or comments regarding InWatch, please write to the above address. Just as a reminder, you may try InWatch for 30 days, after which you MUST remit the above amount to register the program, or discontinue using the program. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT. - - - -CONDITIONS AND LICENSE INFO - - - - Conditions under which this software may be copied and distributed: Individual user may freely copy this software and share it with friends and family. Nonprofit groups (including user groups and BBS's) may distribute copies of this software. A fee of no more than $6 may be charged to cover disk copying costs. Disk distributors may charge no more that $10 per disk for copies of this software. Anyone distributing copies of this software, whether for profit or as a nonprofit organization, must conform to the following: The files included with this software may not be modified or adapted in any way. All of the files provided must be distributed together. Individual files or groups of files may not be sold separately. Additional files may be added and this software may be combined on a disk with other programs. This software may not be represented as anything other that shareware and the shareware concept must be explained in any ad or catalog that includes this software and on any packaging used to display the disk. You must immediately stop selling/distributing copies of this disk upon notification from the author. --WARRANTY-- THE PROGRAM IS SUPPLIED "AS IS". NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ARE MADE AS TO IT OR ANY MEDIUM IT MAY BE ON. WE WILL PROVIDE NO REMEDY FROM FOR INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARRISING FROM IT, INCLUDING SUCH FROM NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONTRACT, EVEN AFTER NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.