PCMedik 5.4.20.2003 ReadMe Documentation ========================================================= This file describes issues that may affect the use of this product. We recommend that you read it in full before continuing. You may also print the contents of this file for later viewing at anytime. ========================================================= CONTENTS * INTRODUCTION * MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS * INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT * UNINSTALLING THIS PRODUCT * REGISTERING THIS PRODUCT * TECHNICAL SUPPORT * DISTRIBUTION * VERSION HISTORY ========================================================= INTRODUCTION PCMedik is a tool that optimizes your computer performance. Tired of your computer crashing or acting real slow? PCMedik is medicine for your computer and heals these problems from occuring. PCMedik also boosts your computer performance by modifying several system settings, so you can now use that old computer of yours at optimum performance. No installation or modification needs to be made to your hardware, PCMedik does all the complicated settings for you instantly. Try PCMedik for 28 days and if you find it useful please do register. ========================================================= MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS * Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP, NT 4.0 * Microsoft Intenet Explorer 3 or higher * Intel Pentium 90 MHz or higher * 8 Mb RAM (32 Mb recommended) * 5 Mb hard disk space * VGA or higher resolution monitor * Mouse or other pointing device ========================================================= INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT To install this release to your computer, double click on the file pcmedik.exe that you downloaded from our website and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. ========================================================= UNINSTALLING THIS PRODUCT To uninstall this release from your computer, open the Control Panel folder and double-click the Add-Remove Program icon. Select PCMedik from the list, click the Add/Remove button, and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Notes: * You may also want to delete the following registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\PGWARE\PCMedik If you do not delete these registry entries then no effect to your computer will occur. Deleting this key allows you to completely remove all traces of the software from your computer. If you have registered the software and choose to reinstall the software after deleting these registry entries then you must input the serial number once again within the software. ========================================================= REGISTERING THIS PRODUCT PCMedik is shareware, this means it must be purchased before all benefits of the software are available. To remove the trial restrictions within PCMedik please puchase the product online, phone, fax or by mail. PCMedik costs $9.31 US Dollars and can be purchased from setSystems. You can register online using your credit card. setSystems offers secure transactions for users of Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer. To go to the registration page for PCMedik go to: http://secure.pgware.com/purchase.php?product=pcmedik - OR - Alternatively, you can send a check or money order (in US Dollars drawn on a US bank), made payable to 'setSystems' to: setSystems 1257 Lake Plaza Drive Suite 230 Colorado Springs, CO 80906 U.S.A. On the check or money order include your e-mail address and the Product - PCMEDIK, or include a small note with the check/money order with this information. Please note that orders by check/money order may take up to 1-2 weeks to be processed. - OR - Also you can call the toll-free number 1-888-201-7131 to purchase. Callers from outside the US should call 1-719-576-0115. - OR - Finally you can fax in the order. Include your full name, address, phone number, credit card details and your email address. Make sure to reference Product - PCMEDIK. Faxes should be sent to: +1 (719) 623-0399. Upon registration (allow up to 1 working day for your registration to be processed) you will receive your registration serial number. This will be sent by e-mail if an e-mail address was specified when registering. When you receive your serial number, please enter the User/Serial into the program's registration screen and hit OK. The software will then behave as a fully licensed version. ========================================================= TECHNICAL SUPPORT There are several ways which you can reach us to receive technical support. Registered customers have priority over non-registered customers in all cases. Most support questions will be handled within 24-48 hours. WWW: http://www.pgware.com/support.html E-mail: support@pgware.com Fax: 815-425-8539 (US) Questions, comments and technical support is provided between Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm. Please note however we are closed on major holidays so replies to your requests may be significantly delayed. ========================================================= TECHNICAL SUPPORT There are several ways which you can reach us to receive technical support. Registered customers have priority over non-registered customers in all cases. Most support questions will be handled within 24-48 hours. WWW: http://www.pgware.com/support.html E-mail: support@pgware.com Fax: 815-425-8539 (US) Questions, comments and technical support is provided between Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm. Please note however we are closed on major holidays so replies to your requests may be significantly delayed. ========================================================= DISTRIBUTION This software can freely be distributed under the agreement that the software itself is not being sold, rented or leased. However you are authorized to charge a minimal fee for any media such as CD-Rom, DVD-Rom, or floppy disks that the software is distributed on. Also the software must not be modified in anyway from it's original packaging/form, nor can any serial codes, key files or registration numbers be provided with the software. Finally the software must not be mis-represented in anyway such as being authored by any other individual/company or reference any association between any other individual/company and PGWARE. ========================================================= VERSION HISTORY * 5.4.20.2003 - Removed some old legacy code from previous versions of PCMedik. Fixed gui bug which occurred on lower resolution monitors. Also added several new optimization routines in for Windows XP and Windows 2000. * 5.4.16.2003 - Small fix to decrease distribution file size, as well as add compression. * 5.4.8.2003 - Fifth major version of PCMedik released. Major changes to gui as well as core engine of PCMedik rewritten from the ground up. Added numerous new enhancements for Windows 2000/XP. * 4.3.27.2003 - Final version of PCMedik 4. Finalizes all bugs and error fixes. PCMedik 5 soon to be out! * 4.3.19.2003 - Fixed minor typo within help file from last release. * 4.3.13.2003 - Small changes to the registration routine. * 4.2.25.2003 - Interm upgrade. Added several banned users into copy protection. * 4.1.10.2003 - Modifications to registration system to fix problems with older keyfiles. * 4.12.23.2002 - Recompiled with Delphi 7 to decrease file size and memory footprint. * 4.12.21.2002 - Removed compression from executable. Was causing icon cache problems with some computers. Also now using Inno Setup 3 as default Installer. * 4.12.18.2002 - Added several new system enhancement routines. * 4.12.9.2002 - Updated url's within executable to reflect new distributor. * 4.12.2.2002 - Changed distribution over to setSystems. Updated all documentation and files to reflect new distribution partner. * 4.11.29.2002 - Fixed small gui related bugs within about screen. * 4.11.25.2002 - Fixed problems with reboots on start- up of software. * 4.11.13.2002 - Fixed registration problem with multi- license purchases. * 4.11.10.2002 - Added new routines for Windows NT, 2000 and XP computers. * 4.11.7.2002 - Bug with registry write fixed. * 4.10.31.2002 - Minor bug fixes. * 4.10.25.2002 - Using new installer, added Mutex to register PCMedik into Windows to prevent install & uninstall without closing previous version if opened. * 4.10.21.2002 - Added more routines for Windows 2000 and XP users. Also addresses small icon cache problem occuring on Win 9x machines. * 4.10.16.2002 - Fixed registration algorithm problem. * 4.10.10.2002 - Added additional system enhancement routines. * 4.10.5.2002 - Minor GUI enhancement/fix. * 4.9.27.2002 - Fourth major version of PCMedik released. Numerous new enhancments added in for Windows 95/98/ME. Also added twice as many enhancments in for Windows NT/ 2000/XP. Added more crash protection as well as logging/reporting procedures in. Set autoreboot mode on incase a crash does occur. New memory management routines added in to control crash/system performance issue bugs. Rewrote core code to better support Windows XP Home and Professional gui. * 3.9.2.2002 - Added approx. 10 more system enhancing routines which cover all versions of Windows. Changed exe compression for PCMedik to run slightly faster. * 3.8.5.2002 - Re-addressed KERNEL32.DLL issues which appear when ZoneAlarm Pro 3 is installed. * 3.7.4.2002 - Changed distribution over to RegSoft. Updated all documentation and files to reflect new distribution partner. * 3.4.10.2002 - Added new system routines for Windows NT/2000 and Xp computers. * 3.3.17.2002 - Fixed XP style compatibility issues and fixed the 'PCMEDIK.EXE has caused an illegal page fault in module KERNEL32.DLL' error message that appeared on computers which had ZoneLab's product ZoneAlarm installed. * 3.3.8.2002 - Fixed problems where scanner would not close on some computers if an error was encountered. * 3.2.24.2002 - Fixed 'access violation' bug which occurred on some computers due to the new scanner feature added into version 3. * 3.2.22.2002 - Third major version of PCMedik released. Hundreds of new modifications added into this new version, as well as windows reboot problems once again fixed. New system analyzer added into PCMedik to query devices and software and make modifications as appropriate. Updates to helpfile which address the many changes PCMedik is making to the computer, added in. * 2.2.17.2002 - Fixed vcache settings for machines with large quantities of RAM/Memory. Also added in new settings for Windows 95/98/Me computers and a new setting for Windows XP machines. * 2.2.6.2002 - Added several new Windows settings and fixed small bugs. * 2.1.4.2002 - Fixed internal bugs and added Office menu controls in. * 2.12.1.2001 - Fixed registry bug and typo within the help file, also fixed reboot bug within Win 32 systems. * 2.11.25.2001 - Fixed small bug where Operating System choice was not saved into registry. * 2.11.22.2001 - Changed all of the internal icons to Windows XP and multi-resolution compatible. * 2.11.18.2001 - Second major version of PCMedik released. Major improvements to the internal core and GUI of PCMedik have been made. Fixed bug with Windows not rebooting under Windows NT/2000/XP. Also added new performance routines for Windows NT/2000/XP. * 1.9.20.2001 - Fixed small bug with dlls, also added new system performance routines for Windows NT/2000/XP. * 1.8.20.2001 - Fixed small bug where application would crash on exit sometimes. * 1.8.19.2001 - Original public release of PCMedik. ========================================================= Copyright © 2001-2003 PGWARE. All rights reserved.