Game Launchpad V1.0
Copyright 2000 Paul D Turner


Overview
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Game Launchpad is a program which helps you to maximise system resources (memory
and CPU cycles) by allowing you to easily close down programs running on your 
machine.

In its ‘Processes’ pane, Game Launchpad lists all processes running (except 
those which are absolutely required for Windows to run), including those not 
listed in the ‘Close Program’ dialog box.

Game Launchpad can also launch an application of your choice right after closing 
down any processes you specify for termination, just fill in the details in the 
‘Launch’ pane prior to pressing the OK button.

For often used programs and settings you can create a ‘preset’, which stores all 
information about what processes to keep or close, the method to use for 
terminating these processes, and what (if any) program to launch afterwards.  
Facilities for creating and manipulating presets can be found in the ‘Presets’ 
pane.

The ‘System Monitor’ pane allows you to view the current resource usage on your 
PC.


System Requirements
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Game Launchpad requires the following:

	Windows 95 or Windows 98
	Any Pentium Class Processor (or equivalent)


Installation
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The zip file should be unpacked to a folder on your system, then run the 
Setup.exe file by double-clicking it.  The wizard will then guide you through 
the rest of the installation process.


Program Status
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Game Launchpad is shareware, this version is a fully functioning trial which 
will expire 21 days after installation.  Registration/purchase of Game Launchpad 
costs $15.00 (US), further details are available at:

	http://paulturner.future.easyspace.com/launchpad.htm


Distribution
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The trial version of Game Launchpad may be freely distributed by anyone, 
providing the contents of the zip package are not modified in any way.


Contact Details
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For help, support, and feedback send email to:

	ptsoftware@blueyonder.co.uk

Or visit the following web site:

	http://paulturner.future.easyspace.com
