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                       Screen Paver, Version 4.4b
       A Windows 95/98/Me/NT4/2000/XP/Vista Slideshow Screen Saver
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Description:
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Fully functional shareware for Windows 95/98/Me, NT4, 2000, XP, and 
Vista.

Screen Paver is an easy to use make-your-own photo slide show screen 
saver for Windows 95/98/Me/NT4/2000/XP/Vista.  The program will display
an unlimited number of your own jpeg, png, or bitmap images (such as 
digital camera pictures) from local and/or network directories.

Features include:

 - JPEG, PNG, and bitmap image support (as well as shortcuts to such
   images)
 - unlimited number of pictures from local and/or network directories
 - adjustable image display time
 - display pictures in alphabetical or random order, or by file date
 - remember last image in alphabetical or by-date mode
 - 33 user-selectable transition effects
 - adjustable transition speed
 - variety of different options for stretching/shrinking/tiling the 
   pictures
 - pictures can be previewed as thumbnails during directory selection
 - picture sets can be easily created and selected
 - favorite pictures can be saved (as shortcuts) on the fly into a 
   favorites directory
 - long filename captions with optional date can be used with pictures
 - wallpaper can be easily created in both setup and normal operation
 - screensaver can be paused and continued during normal operation
 - screensaver can operate in manual slide show mode
 - pictures can be advanced by hand in either normal or manual modes
 - a user message can be placed over all pictures
 - select CDs or audio files to play during the slide show
 - multiple monitors are supported
 - password protection is supported
 - low cost and online registration available
 - free bonus screensaver utility for registered users


Contents:
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The zip archive contains the following files:

Setup.exe:
The installation program.  Run or double-click this file to install.

Readme.txt:
The file you are reading.

ScreenPaver.xml:
PAD (Program Application Description) file.


Installation:
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Installation is simple. Just run or double-click on the file "Setup.exe"
to install the screen saver. Screen Paver parameters can be set from the
Control Panel/Display Properties/Screen Saver window which will appear
at the end of the installation process. Your images can be in any
directories, including those across networks.  You can also access 
Screen Paver settings by right-clicking the Screen Paver desktop icon 
(if selected to install) and selecting "Configure" from the pop-up menu.


Uninstall:
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To uninstall the program, use Add/Remove Programs from the Control Panel
and select Screen Paver Screen Saver.  Then press the Add/Remove button.


Contact Information:
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Author/Support Email: Michael Lindell <support@screenpaver.com>
Screen Paver Home Page: http://www.screenpaver.com
Screen Paver Order Page: http://www.screenpaver.com/Purchase.html


Acknowledgements:
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Jpeg handling routines are based in part on the work of the Independent
JPEG Group (Release 6b).

PNG portions of this software are based in part on the work of the PNG
Development Group.


Registration and Licensing:
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This software is fully functional and has no limitations other than 
registration reminder screens, which will be removed once the program 
has been purchased. The program is being released as Shareware, which 
is a method of marketing software that allows users to try out the 
software before buying it.  If after trying Screen Paver you want to
continue using it, please register (purchase) your copy.  The single-
user cost is $12.95, which registers the software for life, including 
free upgrades to any future versions.  Multi-user discounts are also 
available.  Upon receipt of your registration you will be emailed a 
User Name and Registration Key that will register your copy of Screen 
Paver and remove the reminder screens.  You have 30 days to evaluate 
the program.  After 30 days the program will no longer operate until 
it is purchased.  See the "Registration and Licensing" section of the 
Help file for more information.  See the Screen Paver Order Page for
purchase options:

http://www.screenpaver.com/Purchase.html

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Screen Paver.  Copyright 1998-2007, Michael Lindell.
All rights reserved.
