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      QkSav2k 2.05 - QuickSaver Powertoy utility for Windows - README

				December 2001
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How to Use This Document
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To view Readme.txt on screen in Notepad, maximize the Notepad window.

To print Readme.txt, open it in Notepad or another word processor, 
then use the Print command on the File menu.


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CONTENTS

PURPOSE
FILES
WHAT'S NEW
SOUNDS
INSTALL
UNINSTALL
CONTACT/COMMENTS
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PURPOSE
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Allows the selection and activation of screensavers from the system tray.
A Powertoy.


FILES
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QkSav2k.exe	The exectable program.
QkSav2k.inf	The setup information file.
Readme.txt	This file.


WHAT'S NEW
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December 27th, 2001 (v. 2.06.00)
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- Uses Windows XP manifest file


December 25th, 2001 (v. 2.05.00)
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- Checks for the description string stored within screen saver files.
- Uses Windows XP style icons.


July 22nd, 2000 (V. 2.04.00)
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- Added Lock Computer for Win2k only
- Passwords are handled by the screensavers in Win9x
- Checks for Win4 executables and disables the password option appropriately


July 21st, 2000 (V. 2.03.00)
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- better handling when no screensaver is selected


July 21st, 2000 (V. 2.02.00)
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- fixed the enumeration of screensavers


July 20th, 2000 (V. 2.01.00)
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- fixed a huge GDI objects leak


July 19th, 2000 (V. 2.00.00)
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- first public build
- full rebuild


June 3rd, 1998 (V. 1.00.04)
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- Works in all system defined colors and styles.
- Fixed some memory leaks.


June 1st, 1998 (V. 1.00.03)
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- Better icons (used LoadImage instead of LoadIcon, 16x16)
- Added Control Panel Sound Events


May 31st, 1998 (V. 1.00.02)
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- New Timeout box.
- New Password Set/Change Options
- Disable Option (see KNOWN ISSUES)
- Fixed all known bugs


May 30th, 1998 (V. 1.00.01)
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- "Owner-Drawn" menus make the app look a lot better.
- New About Box
- Installation is to "Windows" Directory since on some networks 
  "Windows\System" Directory is read-only.


May 28th, 1998 (V. 1.00.00)
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- Launches on Double-Click
- Screen Saver Properties in Menu
- "Set Screen Saver" Menu (limited to Windows and Windows System Dir)
- Tooltip /w current selected Screen Saver


SOUNDS
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To change the sounds that QkSav2k uses go to:

	Control Panel | Sounds | QkSav2k


INSTALL
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Make sure all of the above files are in the same directory (ie. C:\Temp).
Locate the QkSav2k.inf file, right-click it and select "install" from the menu.  
You may now remove the original files listed above.  

CAUTION:  DO NOT COPY THE SETUP FILES TO EITHER THE WINDOWS OR 
          WINDOWS\SYSTEM DIRECTORIES.

NOTE: 	  If upgrading from a previous version make sure that it is not running.


UNINSTALL
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To uninstall QkSav2k simply exit out of QkSav2k and go to:
	
	Control Panel | Add/Remove Programs | QkSav2k (Remove Only)


CONTACT/COMMENTS
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Send any comments, queries or suggestions to pmintus@digipen.edu.

