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- Program: VBSys Windows System Monitor Standard and Bar Version
- Version: 2.53
- Author: Michael Krane
- Date: June 10,1995
-
- Ziff-Davis evaluators "Rating:****" "VBSys goes far beyond the typical resource monitor."
- Windows Magazine Superior ShareWare Recommended Downloads June 95
- Win Online Review (WOLR) "VBSys goes beyond the ordinary, and beyond what you see" Jun 95
-
- NOTE: This program needs the file vbrun300.dll. (Usually it
- should be in your Windows System Directory or in your path.) It
- does not come with this program because most people will
- already have it and it takes too long to download. If you don't
- have it, you will need to download it to use this program and
- the many other Visual Basic Programs that are written from
- Visual Basic 3.
-
- This program is designed to help a user monitor many system
- resources at all times and to combine some utilities that you
- may already use.
-
- Installation:
-
- Put vbsys.dll, cmdialog.vbx, and threed.vbx in your
- windows/system directory, (Use the newest versions), and put
- vbsys.exe and/or vbsysbar anywhere you want. Put vbsys.hlp in
- the same directory as vbsys.exe and/or vbsysbar.exe. (If you
- don't need the help file later, you can just delete it to save
- disk space.) When you run the program, you should not select
- minimized or maximized, it should be run "NORMAL". For more
- information, double click on the vbsys.hlp file from file
- manager or run VBSys.exe or vbsysbar.exe, click anywhere on the
- running VBSys Program, and press F1 to run the help file. The
- help file is case sensitive to the screen you are working on.
- PC Tools users should search help file for "PC Tools" for more
- info.
-
- HISTORY:
-
- Version 2.53
- Add SWREG ChargeCard registration option on Compuserve
- A few minor internal changes only.
-
- Version 2.52
- Changed the way the Standard VBSys Sizes to be compatible with Windows 95
- (VBSys is not a Windows 95 program yet; However it is fully compatible within the limits of Windows 95; See readme.txt.)
-
- Version 2.51
- Monitoring Some Network Drives is Allowed Now. (See help file)
- Added a Built in Timer. (Minutes)
- Added more yield times to be sure not to affect system.
-
- Version 2.42
- Only one Minor bug fix affecting one person; No one should need
- this update if you have version 2.41 already.
-
- Version 2.41
- Change in way Registered version saves with buttons hidden.
- Minor change in KeyBoard control.
-
- Version 2.40 Jan 1, 1995
- Both Versions Displays Can be Made Smaller by Hiding the Buttons
- Improved Help File - Expanded, Case Sensitive, Better Search.
- ShareWare Versions now share the same optimized Code as the
- Registered Version, (Saving and Reading of .ini disabled.)
- Many Minor Internal changes, improvements, Error Handling, etc.
-
- Version 2.32 Nov 10, 1994
- Height of the display Bar is now Adjustable. (VBSysBar only.)
- Minor internal changes to code for added error checking and clarity.
-
- Version 2.30 Sep 5, 1994
- Added small Quick Access Window to allow easy access to many
- features so you don't have to remember the shortcut keys. (Due
- to the small display, this program does NOT use standard menus
- which made it more difficult to access features, this solves
- that problem; The shortcuts still work for the people that want
- them.) (Right click the M to bypass Quick access and go
- directly to the More Info Window as before.)
-
- Version 2.20 Jul 20,1994
- Added ability to easily launch/open programs or files within VBSys.
- Added ability to reboot computer.
- Very Minor Bug Fix on Shareware Bar Version.
-
- Version 2.11 June 5, 1994
- I decided to put in a font/color control using common dialogs.
- The program now requires cmdialog.vbx to be in Widows/system dir
- You Can Now Change font Name/style/size easily.
- Can Easily Set the Time and Date from VBSys.
-
- Version 2.00 (VBSys and VBSysBar) May 23,1994
- Both Versions Released Together Now
- Major Revision, New Version - Added Many Features:
- Display is virtually identical, but increased features.
- Can Compact Memory to Increase Largest Block Available
- Will List Tasks and Their Filenames.
- Will List Registered Classes of Objects
- Will List All Loaded Windows Modules
- Will List Windows Memory Manager Info
- Will List KeyBoard Settings
- Will List More General Windows Settings.
- Will Give Time Since Windows Was Last Started.
- Can Minimize VBSys
- Can easily switch between VBSys and VBSysBar with one click.
- Optimized Memory Usage (Registered Version).
- Standard Registration Now $10 for Both VBSys and VBSysBar
- One Help File for VBSys and VBSysBar to save disk space.
-
- Version 1.41 Apr 1,1994
- Changed Drive Color Display Method. (Some video had troubles)
-
- Version 1.40 Mar 10, 1994
- Added a Help File
- Added PC Tools "Tag Along" compatability. (It was already in the
- registered version 1.36 or above)
-
- Version 1.35 Feb 20,1994
- A Few minor bug fixes on the options screen of the shareware
- version.
-
- Version 1.00 of VBSYSBAR Feb10, 1994
- First release of vbsysbar. It is operationally the same as
- vbsys except it is limited to displaying 6 drives at once
- instead of 10. Due to screen space anymore is impractical at
- most resolutions.
-
- Version 1.34 Feb 1, 1994
- Fixed bug that caused improper size on startup if ran from
- startup group and told to run minimized. (Should be run
- "NORMAL") Also, recompiled for new version of threed.vbx.
-
- Version 1.33 Dec 1, 1993
- Fixed bug that caused On Top not to always save on some systems.
- (Registered version only)
-
- Version 1.31 Oct 1, 1993
- Fixed centering problem in 1280 Res. by changing some 3D styles.
- Changed Disk Label Colors to make more readable with some video.
-
- Version 1.30 Sept 15, 1993
- New Button can change how often display updates, (1-30 Sec.)
- Added Option to Not warn on Exit for those who want Quick exit.
- Optimized the code.
-
- Version 1.21 Aug 23, 1993
- Fixed a bug that caused some systems with a CD Rom to
- incorrectly identify the installed drives.
-
- Version 1.20 Aug 20, 1993
- Added option to display More Info temporarily in separate large Window
- Removed ability to monitor largest free block (It was slow)
- and is available in the More Info Window.
-
- Version 1.10 Aug 1, 1993
- A few bug fixes of minor sizing problems.
- Tightened the code a little more.
- Registered version has .ini file saving options.
-
- Version 1.10 Aug 1, 1993
- Added option to turn off Title Bar to shrink display.
- Did away with the menus in lieu of using a button bar.
- Added Largest Block Memory option.
- Did away with minimized view-(not usefull)
- Reduced the amount of memory used.
- Changed the .DLL name to vbsys.dll.
-
- Version 1.02 July 27, 1993
- Allowed display to get smaller and show more info.
- Added button bar.
- Slightly adjusted a few display items.
- Changed the .exe name to vbsys.exe for this and future versions
-
- Version 1.01 July 23, 1993
- Fixed a few display irregularities.
- Added option to change colors.
-
- Version 1.0 July 21,1993
- Changed and added almost everything since pre-release of
- version .06 on 5/11/93.
-
- Known Problems:
-
- A Pentium will appear as a 486 or Faster. The method
- that Microsoft suggests to identify CPU types does not include
- the Pentium. When one appears I will fix it.
-
- If you are using Windows for Workgroups 3.11, It will
- still show up as version 3.10. This is due to an internal
- setting IN Windows for Workgroups. It will probably be
- corrected in the future by Microsoft in either Windows or
- Visual Basic.
-
- Network support is limited on purpose so not to affect system
- performance or make the program bigger for everyone. It should
- work on a Network that is Microsoft Network Compatible and is
- running Windows. If for some reason it doesn't work on Your
- Network then just don't monitor the Network drives and use
- VBSys to monitor your Local system completely as it was
- designed.
-
- Future releases: There is really nothing PLANNED at this time,
- I may add more things later if I feel it will improve it, but
- it's getting hard to keep the size of the display down as I add
- things which defeats the purpose of this utility which is to
- Monitor things and stay out of the way. Also, because there are
- no menus it's hard to keep it simple to use the features.
-
- I hope you find this program as useful as I do. It is released
- as SHAREWARE. It does NOT have any "nag" screens. You can use
- it for thirty days as long as you agree that I am not
- responsible for anything directly or indirectly related to
- using this program. After that time, either delete the program
- or send the nominal fee of just $10.00 to help cover costs,
- make you feel better, and to help keep the shareware concept
- going, (It takes a lot of time to write these programs and do
- the research. I know most people don't like to pay for
- shareware, that's why it's only $10.00 for Both versions, VBSys
- and VBSysBar. If you use it every day it IS certainly worth
- $10.00. Other options for registration are listed in the help
- file.) After payment, I will send you the current version which
- will include the ability to save all settings in an .ini file
- so it will always come up the way you want,(different .ini for
- VBSys and VBSysBar) such as which drives, where display is on
- screen, Fonts, and colors, Memory display setting, On Top Setting,
- etc....
-
- $10.00 Registration gets version of VBSys and VBSysBar ($7.50
- for just one version) with a save settings feature! Will save
- all settings!
-
- Send Registration to me at:
-
- Michael Krane
- 4 Azurean Ct.
- Mt. Sinai, NY 11766
-
- Charge Card Registration Available through Compuserve
- Go SWREG
- Registration ID: 5541
-
- Include your Compuserve or AOL E-Mail address. Files will be
- sent by E-Mail if you are on AOL or CIS. (If not, then by US
- Mail.) Also state which programs you are registering!
-
- Contact me at:
-
- E-MAIL: Miklk (on America On-line)
- 75110,1553 (on Compuserve)
-
- The program has been fully tested but obviously not in every
- possible configuration, so PLEASE report any bugs or ideas to
- me at the above addresses.
-
-
-
-
- THIS PROGRAM IS DISTRIBUTED AS IS. THE AUTHOR (Michael Krane) MAKES NO
- WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
- TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
- WITH RESPECT TO THIS SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL
- THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST
- SAVINGS, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING
- OUT OF THE USE OF OR THE INABILITY TO USE THIS PROGRAM.
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