home *** CD-ROM | disk | FTP | other *** search
-
- FreeTheme v1.1 (8/8-1997)
-
-
- FreeTheme is a FreeWare Theme loader for Windows95. With this program installed
- you can load Themes WITHOUT the MS Plus! package. This way you'll be able to
- enjoy themes even if your employer doesn't think MS Plus! can be a vital part
- of your workplace :-)
-
-
- How to install/first time installation:
- ---------------------------------------
- 0. Unzip the file into an emty catalog. You've got to use an unzipper that
- supports LONG FILENAMES!!! this is important, if you don't setup won't be
- able to find it's files.
-
- 1. Run setup to install program (if you're upgrading, uninstall the old version first)
-
- 2. When you run the program for the first time. FreeTheme will create a Theme
- Directory(ThemeDir) below the FreeTheme path for example:
- For example: C:\Program Files\FreeTheme\Themes
- This will only happen if you haven't installed FreeTheme before.
-
- 3. Download some themes and unpack the files to the the above ThemeDir.
-
-
- 4. Select a theme in the listbox. You CANNOT write in the listbox, click on the little
- arrow on the righthand side of the box. If nothing appears in the box, it's because
- FreeTheme didn't find any files in your Themedir, that matches *.theme
- This is important, even if some themes ask you to place it's files in a sub
- directory below the Themedir the *.theme file itself must ALLWAYS be in the theme
- directory.
-
- 5. You'll have to reboot the computer for all the changes to be effectuated
-
-
- If you wan't to restore to default, a "windows 95 standard" theme comes with FreeTheme.
- If FreeTheme 1.0 is the first version of FreeTheme installed on your computer, this theme
- will already have been copied to the ThemeDir created below FreeTheme.
-
- If you've already installed an earlier version of FreeTheme a copy of "Win95std.theme"
- has been placed in the FreeTheme directory.
- For example: C:\Program Files\FreeTheme\win95std.theme
- After this you'll be able to select "windows 95 standard" in FreeTheme.
-
-
-
- How to upgrade:
- ---------------
- 1. Uninstall the old version(via "Crontrol Panel")
- 2. Run setup for the new version as above
-
-
- Change history:
- ---------------
- v0.3 Fixed bug regarding load/convert of some BMP desktop pictures.
- Fixed bug regarding different Theme path locations
-
- v0.4 Better handling of themepath select box
- Cannot press "OK" without selecting a theme
- Includes a Windows95 standard theme. Copy this file to your Themecatalog
-
- v0.5 More tolorant to errors in Themefiles
- Waits for Djpeg to return (from converting JPG to BMP)
- Changes desktop wallpaper without rebooting
- Will work with windows in other directories than C:\WINDOWS
-
- v0.6 Activates screensavers
-
-
- v0.7 Activates wave for "emtyRecyclebin"
- V0.6 didn't activate screensaver if screensaver was deactivated
- New ZIP format (NO long filenames)
-
- v1.0 Includes a browser window for selecting the Theme directory
- Easier installation procedure, will create a ThemeDir below FreeTheme, if
- run for the first time.
- More help messages and minor changes to layout
-
- v1.1 Fixed error, when themepath does not exist any more
- Minor changes in messages
-
-
-
- Known issues/problems
- --------------------------------------------------------
- 1. FreeTheme uses the external DOS program DJPEG for converting Jpeg to BMP.
- This program will not allways exit, and you'll have to close it yourself.
- You may try to select proporties on the program(when started), select
- "Exit on close" and run "minimized" This may not be the correct labels
- (I cannot check, I'm currently running a Danish version of Windows95)
-
- 2. Will not load fonts & metrics
-
-
- FreeTheme was written by Klaus Thrane.
-
- If you've got a problem, please check the
- FreeTheme Help page on my Homepage BEFORE emailing me with a problem! Also check
- if there's a new version available, your problem may have been fixed. I will NOT
- answer questions on old versions of the program.
- If you have any comments on the program, you can contact me via email: klat@csc.dk
-
- HomePage(Helppage): http://www2.dk-online.dk/users/klat
-
- This program is distributed as FreeWare on as is basis and may be copied
- freely, as long as this file follows the program!
-