Program: VBSys Windows System Monitor Standard and Bar Version Version: 2.32 Author: Michael Krane Date: Nov 10,1994 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. (It also needs commdll.dll but it comes with Windows 3.1 or newer so you should already have it.) 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. Installation: Put vbsys.dll, cmdialog.vbx, and threed.vbx in your windows/system directory, (Use the newest versions), and put vbsys.exe and/or vbsysbar anywhere you want. Put vbsys.hlp in the same directory as vbsys.exe and/or vbsysbar.exe. (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 or vbsysbar.exe, click anywhere on thr running VBSys Program, and press F1 to run the help file. PC Tools users should search help file for "PC Tools" for more info. HISTORY: Version 2.32 Nov 10, 1994 Height of the display Bar is now Adjustable. (VBSysBar only.) Minor internal changes to code for added error checking and clarity. Version 2.30 Sep 5, 1994 Added small Quick Access Window to allow easy access to many features so you don't have to remember the shortcut keys. (Due to the small display, this program does NOT use standard menus which made it more difficult to access features, this solves that problem; The shortcuts still work for the people that want them.) (Right click the M to bypass Quick access and go directly to the More Info Window as before.) Version 2.20 Jul 20,1994 Added ability to easily launch/open programs or files within VBSys. Added ability to reboot computer. Very Minor Bug Fix on Shareware Bar Version. Version 2.11 June 5, 1994 I decided to put in a font/color control using common dialogs. The program now requires cmdialog.vbx to be in Widows/system dir You Can Now Change font Name/style/size easily. Can Easily Set the Time and Date from VBSys. Version 2.00 (VBSys and VBSysBar) May 23,1994 Both Versions Released Together Now Major Revision, New Version - Added Many Features: Display is virtually identical, but increased features. Can Compact Memory to Increase Largest Block Available Will List Tasks and Their Filenames. Will List Registered Classes of Objects Will List All Loaded Windows Modules Will List Windows Memory Manager Info Will List KeyBoard Settings Will List More General Windows Settings. Will Give Time Since Windows Was Last Started. Can Minimize VBSys Can easily switch between VBSys and VBSysBar with one click. Optimized Memory Usage (Registered Version). Standard Registration Now $10 for Both VBSys and VBSysBar One Help File for VBSys and VBSysBar to save disk space. 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. Version 1.00 of VBSYSBAR Feb10, 1994 First release of vbsysbar. It is operationally the same as vbsys except it is limited to displaying 6 drives at once instead of 10. Due to screen space anymore is impractical at most resolutions. 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 by Microsoft in either Windows or Visual Basic. 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. Also, because there are no menus it's hard to keep it simple to use the features. 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 $10.00 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 $10.00 for Both versions, VBSys and VBSysBar. If you use it every day it IS certainly worth $10.00. Other options for registration are listed in the help file.) 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,(different .ini for VBSys and VBSysBar) such as which drives, where display is on screen, Fonts, and colors, Memory display setting, On Top Setting, etc.... If you have any minor revision requests, I'll try to add it to your version if I can. $10.00 Registration gets version of VBSys and VBSysBar ($7.50 for just one version) with a save settings feature! Will save all settings! Send Registration to me at: Michael Krane 4 Azurean Ct. Mt. Sinai, NY 11766 Include your Compuserve or AOL E-Mail address. Files will be sent by E-Mail if you are on AOL or CIS. (If not, then by US Mail.) Also state which programs you are registering! Contact me at: E-MAIL: Miklk (on America On-line) 70242,2317 or 75110,1553 (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 WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THIS SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR THE INABILITY TO USE THIS PROGRAM. ----------------------------------------------------------------