Copyright: Copyright ® 1993-1996 Schenk & Horn


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WinBlocker

Copyright © 1993-96 by Lars Schenk & Frank Horn

All you want to know about shareware and registering

How to play

Controlling the game

Scoring

Hard- und Softwarerequirements


WinBlocker runs under Windows 95, Windows 3.x and Windows NT.


HOW TO PLAY

When the game begins figures drop from the top of the play field. When one figure reaches the bottom the game is over. What can you do to prevent this?

You can move a small cannon at the bottom of the play field to the left and to the right and you can shoot small blocks. If you fill up  one of these figures to a complete rectangle it will disappear. It is important that you build up a rectangle but the rectangle doesnt have to be completely filled with blocks..

A level will be completed if you make enough figures disappear. Then you will reach a higher level.

One example of filling up a figure to a rectangle:

1. 2.3.4.

One more example: The following figure appears...

This figure is a combination of 3 single figures. This combination can be cleared on several ways. First we show you how to clear them one-by-one:

1. 2. 3.

Now we show you a more effective way to clear the whole figure at once:

This figure appears...

If you fill up the lower left and the lower right corner, the complete figure will disappear.

First fill up the right corner...

Do not completely fill up the middle figure because this would effect that the middle figure would disappear before you can clear the whole figure.

So fill up the left corner and dont fill up the middle figure completely...

Now complete the block with the last shot. You have built up a big figure.

This way of clearing a combination of figures spares time (8 shots instead of 12!) and youll gain more score!


CONTROLLING THE GAME

Use you keyboard to control the game.

Cursor left	Move cannon left

Cursor right	Move cannon right

Cursor up	Shoot, you also can use the space bar

Cursor down	Speed up

You can switch the sound on/off by pressing T.


SCORING

You gain points for every cleared rectangle. If you clear larger combinations of figures youll gain more point than if you clear them one-by-one.

Number of figures cleared in one rectangle	Points
1	1
2	4
3	7
4	10
5	13
6	16
7	19
8	22
9	25
10	28
...	...

If a shot reaches the top of the play field without hitting a figure one point will be subtracted.


This figure has been filled up to a complete rectangle and will disappear next.


This shot hit the figure.


This is a shot on his way... You can shoot up to 4 shots a time.


This is a figure waiting to be filled up to a rectangle.


Everything about shareware, licence and registration keys
EVERYTHING ABOUT SHAREWARE, LICENSE AND REGISTRATION KEYS:

What is shareware?

How to enter your registration key

The purchase has many advantages

How can I order?

Calculation of the forwarding expenses

How to contact us

Licence

Something doesn`t work


What is shareware
WHAT IS SHAREWARE?

Shareware is software sold in a special way. The author gives shareware to distributors who are selling this version to the interested users for a low price.

Shareware is like a software-taste but it includes all functions. Only some register-instructions remain you that you are using a unregistered version.

You are allowed to use our shareware for a test period of 30 days. After these 30 days you have to decide if you want to use the software further or not. You can give your order directly to the author. There you will get the licensed version and support and update service.

If you do not want to use the program you have to delete the software from your computer or you can give the shareware somebody else.


License
LICENCE

For the sharewareversion:

This program is no freeware and no public-domain! This program is shareware - it means software which you are allowed to test for a time and which you can buy after that. You got the time of 30 days to test the shareware. After this period you have to register if you want to use the product further - it means you must buy the licensed version.

It is allowed to give the unregistered shareware of this program to other PC-users. But it is necessary that the program and the documentation is not edited and be left original.

For the registered version:

The described software becomes a licensed version with your registration key. This key works only for your person and you are not allowed to give the key or the licensed version to any other persons. The key allows you to use the licensed version on one computer. If you want to use it on other computers too you must buy an own key for every computer.

The customer is allowed to make backups of the registered version. But it is not allowed to give copies or keys to other persons.

Any illegal copy of a registered version or illegal distribution of the  key will be followed by law. All rights on this description, software and any included components reserved by Schenk & Horn.

General:

All information in this description are without guarantee and may be changed without notice. There is no guarantee for the correctness of this documentation. We do not guarantee that this program works in a very special use. We are not responsible for any damages arising by the use of this program or the incompetence to use it. This includes the loss of profit, the loss of data and any immaterial losses and their consequential damages even if we are informed about the possibility of those damages. If there are any faults we try to fix them as soon as possible.

Any changes in files of this program are absolutely prohibit!

Any disassembling or patching of this program or of its help files is not allowed. Any modifications or changes of program-modules or dynamic link libraries (DLLs) are also not allowed.

By the possession and use of this software you declare your agreement with this licence and the exclusion of guarantee and liability.


Something doesn´t work
SOMETHING DOESN`T WORK

The program was tested and is in use by many customers. In view of several functions it is nearly impossible to lock out all bugs. If you may find any bugs please contact us by sending E-Mail to us at hotline@sharedirect.com.


Licensed version
A licensed version includes a permanent right for the use - in contrast to the shareware it is allowed to use it for an unlimited time. A licensed version includes also no disturbing register references.

By the way there are many advantages:

- you get a personal registration key to make the program a licence version immediately

- Updates may be used by your key and you do not have to pay extra

- no more references, no more waiting

- direct support by the authors

- information about new products

- you get attractive privileges  for new products

- direct contact to the developer - you may help to design updates

Attention: A licence version is registered and you are not allowed to give it away. This would be an illegal act.


Shareware
This software is shareware. This means you have got the right to give this shareware and it´s documentation to other users - without any modifications. This counts for the software and it´s documentation. Any commercial use of this product is not allowed - for this you need an explicit written permission by us.

You have the right to test and use this program free for 30 days (only the days you use the program count). Within these 30 days you have to decide if you want to use the program further. If you want to use the software you have to register.

The shareware includes all functions but there are some register-references to remind you to register.


THE PURCHASE OF THE LICENSED VERSION HAS MANY ADVANTAGES

AND IT IS NECESSARY FOR PERMANENT USE

1. When your order reached us you will get your personal key directly to register your shareware.

2. With your personal key you get a durable using-right. Without this key you would break the right and use the program illegal.

3. With your order you support the development of updates and you may help to design the programs with your suggestions. Send your suggestions to hotline@sharedirect.com.

4. Most updates of the program can be used by your personal registration key without purchasing a new key. You can get the newest versions free at our Internet site http://www.sharedirect.com.

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How to enter your key

License


If you use the shareware within 30 days you won`t see the register-reminder often. They won`t disturb your test - they only increase your motivation to order. If you want to use the program permanent you - as a fair user - will register anyway - and then you`ll get a version without reminder.


If you enter your key and your address the shareware will be changed to a licensed version and you`ll get all advantages of the registered user. Using a key you don`t have to wait for a new disk and you don`t have to install a new version on your computer.

This conception lowers the price of the program  and you can use your key for all updates.

See: How to enter your key


HOW TO ENTER YOUR KEY

After purchasing the licensed version you got your key and now you are able to enter your key and your address (here is a sample). For further information please select the appropriate dialog element:

With your personal key and your address you are able to switch the shareware to a registered version. You are not allowed to give the registered version to another person. Please give your key never to anybody else.

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The purchase has many advantages

How you can reach us...

How to order


Here you enter your address. Your registration key works only for this address. Your address and your key switch the program to a registered version. Don`t give the registered version to anybody else.

Reference: The key-address and the delivery address must be the same!


Here you enter you personal key. You can see the key only during the input to prevent a later misuse by other persons.

The key works only together with your correct address and makes the program to a licenced version.

Don`t give the registered version or the key to anybody else.


Here you`ll get a short instruction.

For example you`ll get instruction how to enter the temporary and the permanent key


The OK-button closes the dialogbox and it will save the information.


With the cancel-button you close the dialog without saving.


The help-button shows you information to the dialogbox. Use it if you don`t know what to do or if you are bored.