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Table of Contents
Welcome To The AutoPlay Test Configurator

Introduction

What the AutoPlay Test Configurator Does

Here are the steps to test your AutoPlay application

ShareWare Information

Definition of Shareware

Disclaimer - Agreement

Acknowledgment

Copyright

How to Order  the AutoPlay Test Configurator

Ordering the AutoPlay Test Configurator

Order Form

Support

Support


Introduction

The AutoPlay Test Configurator allows you to configure your Windows 95 computer to allow AutoPlay to work from a diskette drive or a network drive. This will allow 100% error free testing of your AUTORUN.INF file, your sub-directory layout and interrelation between sub-directories before burning your files on to a CD.

What the AutoPlay Test Configurator Does


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What the AutoPlay Test Configurator Does

Now that you have your AutoPlay application complete, it would be a great feeling to know that you have the right information in the AUTORUN.INF file and that you have the AUTORUN sub-directory in the right relationship to the AUTORUN.INF. Also having your application and install program in the right relationship to the AUTORUN is no less important.

That is where the AutoPlay Test Configurator comes into play. It can analyze your machine and allow you to configure the AutoPlay to work with a diskette or network drive.

The AutoPlay Test Configurator can also be used to shut off AutoPlay on the CD-ROM if you are going to be switching back and forth between multiple CDs and don't want the AutoPlay to start up every time.

The network drive AutoPlay feature works well to distribute your AutoPlay configuration to the Quality Assurance group for testing directly from a network drive and then on to the CD-ROM production area. When configured for the network drive, AutoPlay will appear on the context menu and work exactly the same as on the CD-ROM.

Here are the steps to test your AutoPlay application


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Here are the steps to test your AutoPlay application

•	Prepare a diskette with the AUTORUN.INF file, the AUTORUN sub-directory and your application sub-directories and files. If they won't all fit make sure you have all of the EXE's the autorun program will invoke on the diskette in the proper sub-directory, just like you will have it on the CD.

•	Start the AutoPlay Test Configurator. When it comes up it will show which type drives are AutoPlay enabled. Typically it will be just the CD-ROM.

•	Check the Diskette checkbox and select Apply, then OK

•	Your machine is now configured for AutoPlay on the diskette drive.

•	Put your test diskette in the drive.

•	Bring up the Explorer and select refresh. Press the right mouse button down over the drive icon. AutoPlay should show up on the context menu. Select it and the AutoPlay functionality should work just like it will on the CD except that you had to manually select it on the context menu. The drive icon should change to the CD icon. Sometimes you have to refresh the Explorer and the drive a few times initially to get the AutoPlay to show up on the context menu.

•	Testing is now complete. You can send the diskette out to be burned onto a CD with the assurance of knowing it will work.


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Definition of Shareware

Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details -- some request registration while others require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue using the software to an updated program with printed manual.

Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For example, some authors require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware.

Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.  And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee—if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it.

Disclaimer - Agreement


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Disclaimer - Agreement

Users of the AutoPlay Test Configurator must accept this disclaimer of warranty:

AutoPlay Test Configurator is supplied as is.  The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.  The entire risk as to the use of this product is assumed by the user. GS Technologies does not assume liability for the use of this program beyond the original purchase price of the software. In no event will GS Technologies be liable for additional direct or indirect damages including any lost profits, lost savings, or other incidental or consequential damages arising from any defects, or the use or inability to use these programs, even if GS Technologies has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

AutoPlay Test Configurator is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge to the user for evaluation.  Feel free to share it with your friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of another system.  The essence of "user-supported" software is to provide personal computer users with quality software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to continue to develop new products.  If you find this program useful and find that you are using AutoPlay Test Configurator and continue to use AutoPlay Test Configurator after a reasonable trial period, you must make a registration payment of $25.00 to GS Technologies.  The $25.00 registration fee will license one copy for use on any one computer at any one time.  You must treat this software just like a book.  An example is that this software may be used by any number of people and may be freely moved from one computer location to another, so long as there is no possibility of it being used at one location while it's being used at another.  Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at the same time.

You are encouraged to pass a copy of the AutoPlay Test Configurator along to your friends for evaluation.  Please encourage them to register their copy if they find that they can use it.

Acknowledgment


Acknowledgment

By using the shareware registered version of AutoPlay Test Configurator you acknowledge that you have read this limited warranty, understand it, and agree to be bound by its' terms and conditions. You also agree that the limited warranty is the complete and exclusive statement of agreement between the parties and supersede all proposals or prior agreements, oral or written, and any other communications between the parties relating to the subject matter of  the limited warranty.

Copyright


Copyright

This product is owned entirely by GS Technologies. Copyright © 1996  GS Technologies. All rights reserved. This product is protected by United States copyright laws, international treaties, and all other applicable national and international laws.


How to Order
How to Order  the AutoPlay Test Configurator

The registered version of the AutoPlay Test Configurator is normally $25, but if you order the AutoPlay Development Kit you will receive the AutoPlay Test Configurator free. If you want to order it separately use the following order form.

Order Form


Order Form

Checks only please - make check payable to GS Technologies
Send Order Form to:

Gerald Strope
GS Technologies
7319 Kirkham Dr.
Dallas TX, 75252

Name_____________________________________

Company__________________________________

Address___________________________________

Internet Address_____________________________

Note: Make sure you include your Internet address. Your unlock code will
be sent to this address.

                                          Cost    # Copies  Product Total

Autoplay Development Kit   $95.00  ________  $__________

Autoplay Test Configurator $25.00   ________  $__________

Note: Autoplay Test Configurator free with Autoplay Development Kit order.

Total                                             ________  $__________

Any Questions should be sent to gstrope@connect.net


Support

Support for registered users is available at Internet address gstrope@connect.net.