BuyersGuide 99 Copyright (c) 1999, by Robert Scott McDonald, Leadersoft Software Company, 1202 Spyglass Parkway, Vallejo CA 94591-6926  www.leadersoft.net
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this program runs on windows 95 and windows 98 ONLY
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Purpose of program:
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To create and print out both FRONT and BACK sides of Federally-mandated USED-CAR BUYERS' GUIDE LABELS to be affixed on every used car offered for sale in the United States (by an auto dealer).  Program does this on PLAIN PAPER using just your computer and an ordinary inkjet printer or laser or laserjet printer and Windows 95/98 operating system.  Program can also be set up to use commerically-available "blank buyers labels" from companies such as Reynolds & Reynolds.

Program will automatically VERIFY the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) digit-by-digit, and will REPORT if even ONE digit is inaccurate.  Program will also automatically determine the YEAR MODEL of the vehicle, provided the car is a 1985 or newer model.

Installation:
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Unzip the zip file Buyguide.zip to its own directory.  Two files will emerge, this file (readme.txt) and the self-extracting executable file SETUPEX.EXE.  The program MUST be named "setupex.exe" to self extract properly. 

NOTE!  You MUST, repeat MUST download and INSTALL the Visual Basic version 5 & 6 RUNTIME file libraries along with this program.  These may be found at the following address:

http://www.simtel.net/simtel.net/win95/dll.html

The files you MUST install on your system in the C:\Windows\System directory in order for our program to run are:

COMCAT.DLL
STDOLE2.TLB
ASYCFILT.DLL
OLEPRO32.DLL
OLEAUT32.DLL
MSVBVM60.DLL

The program absolutely WILL NOT run if you don't download and install the above Visual Basic Runtime Files.  SIMTEL has mandated that we EXCLUDE these from our program packaging to save space on their mirror sites.

If you prefer, you can simply download a one-click package from OUR website, the exact path for this download is:

http://www.leadersoft.net/download/setupex.exe

after downloading the file setupex.exe from OUR site, just double-click it to COMPLETELY install ALL necessary files.

If you use SIMTEL download file, you must install the RUNTIME files as I mentioned above, then Double-click on the file SETUPEX.EXE.  A dialog box will open asking if you want to install BuyersGuide 99 program.  Answer YES.  Program will AUTOMATICALLY install itself. Default folder is C:\Program Files\BuyersGuide.

The program will create a folder and an ICON on your PROGRAMS menu off your START button, and will also install an ICON on your DESKTOP, which is a red checkmark on a white background.

To RUN the program simply double-click on the ICON and the program will start.
Complete instructions may be accessed by pressing F1 key at any time during the program execution, or by clicking on HELP off the menu at the top of any screen.

Status of the Program
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The program is SHAREWARE, which means you may freely run and distribute it.  You must pay a REGISTRATION FEE of $99 if you wish to continue using it more than 60 days after you first install it onto your computer.  You can register your copy by contacting LEADERSOFT at www.leadersoft.net or calling 707.557.2525 (Northern California).  An alternate path is to use Winfiles' "RegisterNow!" service, our link is https://www.regnow.com/softsell/nph-softsell.cgi?item=3094-1  

You may pay ONLINE via any major credit card.  You must email US the SOFTWARE CODE that is shown when you first start the program (a 16-digit number).  We need the CODE to generate your permanent unlock key (called a "liberation key").  If you EMAIL us the SOFTWARE CODE, we can send you your LIBERATION KEY back by return email or snail mail, once we have recieved your REGISTRATION FEE.
  

Author Contact Information
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Contact ROBERT S. MCDONALD at scott@leadersoft.net,  (707) 557-2525 voice/fax in the event you have questions or concerns.  We WELCOME and REQUEST your feedback, either positive or negative, so that we may continue towards our goal of exceeding your expectations.  Please visit our website at www.leadersoft.net to check for later versions of our software!  You may download revisions for up to 1 year following your registration at NO ADDITONAL CHARGE (Internet connection and/or long distance telephone charges if any are YOUR responsibility).

You do not need to be connected to the INTERNET to run our program.

Thank you for considering LEADERSOFT SOFTWARE.