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					Total Control PC version 1.1
		      		By Inspired Creations ®  November 2000

				    http://users.forthnet.gr/ath/kpanos
		               		   kpanos@ath.forthnet.gr

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Table of Contents:
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1. Copyright 
2. Installation
3. Release Notes
4. Bugs in this release
5. Disclaimer
6. Licence
7. Registration
8. Distribution
9. Contacting us




1. Copyright Notice
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Copyright © 2000 by Inspired Creations ®.
All rights reserved.

Windows  is registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.
All other trademarks are owned by their respective companies.




2. Installation
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#   Requirements:

To use this software, make sure that the Visual Basic 6.0 RunTime files
are present in your \Windows\System\ directory (you have to find "msvbvm60.dll").
If not, you can get them in almost all magazines' CD-ROM, or on the Web.

This program is made for Windows 98/98 SE.
A Pentium class or higher prossecor is recommended.
Uses about 16 MB of memory.

#   Install:

If you get this program in a .zip file format, first you have to unzip the file.
Then run the Setup.exe and follow the prompts.

Installation adds the following files\folders outside the programs' directory
that will be removed by uninstalling the software.

Addins.hlp		in "Windows" directory (addins' help file)
Sos.bat		in "Windows" directory (used in MsDos mode to recover the system)
Tc.dll			in "Windows\System" directory
Totalsec (folder)	in "Windows" directory (used to store the backups)

Total Control does not interference with any other system utility nor does it change 
any configuration by just installing it. Feel free to install it and give it a try.

To run Total Control after the installation, simply run the Total control.exe.

#   Uninstall:

Uninstall the program via Control Panel\Add-Remove programs option.
Note: Uninstalling Total Control does NOT revert any changes you have made by using it !



3. Release Notes
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#   Description:

This software allows you to configure and personalize Windows 98/98 SE. Hundrends of 
hidden settings are in your hands now in a unique easy to use graphical user interface (GUI).
Change the way Windows looks in "Visuals" panel, customize your system's behavior in "Boot" 
"System" and "Direct X" panels, add/hide menus in "Menus" panel, customize Internet Explorer 
in "I.E" panel, configure and speed your browsers and connections in "Net" panel, fix Windows 
options in "Misc" panel, change all your system and drives' icons in "Icons" panel and finally 
dive deeper into your system and boost your Windows performance by configuring memory 
and critical settings in "Deep" panel.

In addition to these, three addins for Total Control are available by installing this software:

-Descol	allows you to set the color of the text and background for your Desctop icons.
-Backsys	system and custom files backup utility (fully customized).
-Foldicons	allows you to change the icon for every Folder in Windows explorer.

#   To use this software:

The first time this software will run will make backup of critical files that can be used 
in case of the unlikely event that something goes wrong. Later if you wish you can disable 
backups, in "Options", but we strongly recommend to leave this enabled, unless you are an 
expert user AND backup your system files manually (you can use the Backsys addin for this).

Use the buttons to navigate and view the panel of interest. Make any changes you want while 
you get help on the fly and apply the new settings before you move to another panel.

Right click the main area to bring up the menu that gives you the ability to call an addin, to 
change options etc.

Finally exit the sofware and if the new settings require you to restart or logoff the system you 
will be prompted to.


# Warning
Although Total Control has been tested thoroughly for bugs and misconfigurations,
the wide variety of hardware and software combinations available and the ability 
that gives YOU to push your system over its limits, does NOT provide a warranty of 
any kind (read Warranty Disclaimer). 

The user must assume the entire risk of using this software.


# Unregistered version

Panels: "Menus", "Net", "Icons", and "Deep" do not save settings.



4. Known Bugs    Total Control  v1.1 
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Not any known.
Please email if found.





5. Warranty Disclaimer
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THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
THE AUTHOR SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGE
CAUSED BY THIS SOFTWARE.

THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE IMPLIES YOUR AGREEMENT.




6. Licence
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This software is not free. It is shareware which means that if you find Total Control usefull 
you have to purchase it.

Total Control has the following pricing:

A Single user license     	$  29
A Site License 		$  290
A World-Wide License	$  490

* Please read the Help.html file for more details.




7. Registration
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#   Methods:

You can register Total Control by E-Mail, Fax, or Postal.
For your convenience, there is a small utility program in the Total Control\Register directory, 
called Register.exe. Run the Register.exe or click the "Register" menu to run it from 
Total Control, and follow exactly the prompts.

* Please read carefully the Help.html file before using this registration utility.

#   Register online:

You can register Total Control through our secure Web server at
   (SSL)	http://order.kagi.com/?QW4&S
    and		http://order.kagi.com/?QW4



** If you live in Greece and want to register this software, please contact us directly at :
     kpanos@ath.forthnet.gr
     
Type "Register" as subject of the mail.




8. Distribution
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Total Control is distributed as Shareware.

The unregistered version of this software may be distributed freely on online services, 
bulletin boards, or other electronic media, as long as the files are distributed in their 
entirety. This software may be distributed on CD-ROM, disk, or other physical media.

* Distribution of registered or licensed versions of Total Control is prohibited. 




9. Contacting Inspired Creations ®:
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You can contact us by email at the following address:

Mail:	kpanos@ath.forthnet.gr
Web:	http://users.forthnet.gr/ath/kpanos



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