VISUAL ADVANTAGE, INC. WINDOW WIPERS(TM) README FILE ----------------------------- CONTENTS I. INSTALLATION II. INSTALLING TO A NETWORK III. TROUBLESHOOTING IV. WARRANTY I. INSTALLATION ---------------- If you have an installation diskette, place it in your a: drive and run A:\SETUP.EXE. The installation program will guide you through the installation process. If you have a zipped version of the program (e.g. WWIPERS.ZIP) then copying this .ZIP file to a subdirectory (e.g. C:\WWIPERS) and using PKUNZIP to decompress the files will give you a working version of Window Wipers. Note: You will need PKZIP 2.04g or higher. II. INSTALLING TO A NETWORK --------------------------- If you are installing from an installation disk in a networked environment and the above procedure does not work, then perform the following steps: 1. Copy A:\SETUPKIT.DLL to your Windows directory using File Manager. 2. Copy A:\VBRUN300.DLL to your Windows directory using File Manager. 3. Copy A:\VER.DL_ to your Windows directory, and rename it VER.DLL. 4. Run A:\SETUP1.EXE from Program Manager. Note: You must have a site license if multiple users run this program from the network. III. TROUBLESHOOTING -------------------- 1. Problem : The install program fails trying to install the SETUPKIT.DL_ file. Resolution: Follow the instructions for INSTALLING TO A NETWORK above. 2. Problem : The install program fails with the error "One or more Visual Basic applications are running." Resolution: Close the offending application. It may be necessary to press Ctrl-Esc to bring up the task list and click on "End Task" to close the offending application. If you are not sure which applications are Visual Basic applications, then close all programs except for Program Manager. 3. Problem : The install program fails with the error that the THREED.VBX file could not be installed. Resolution: Check to see if an older version of THREED.VBX exists in your Windows or System directory (e.g. C:\WINDOWS\THREED.VBX or C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\THREED.VBX). If so, RENAME this file to THREED.OLD (for backup purposes), reboot your system, and try the installation procedure again. 4. Problem : Forgot password. Resolution: If you forget your password you will need to edit the file WINWIPE.INI in your windows directory (e.g. C:\WINDOWS\WINWIPE.INI). Open this file up in NotePad and look for the line that starts with "Password=" (it will be in the section labeled "[MASTER]"). Carefully delete this line and save the file. This will disable the Window Wipers password and you will have to go back to the password dialog to establish a new one. 5. Problem : Window Wipers does not start working when started in minimized state. Resolution: The shareware version requires you to click "OK" on the introduction screen before screen saving will begin. 6. Problem : Some configuration settings cause screen savers to run slow. Resolution: Since PC's vary in speed, monitor resolutions, etc., all configuration combinations for a particular screen saver may not work well on your system. Experiment to find those that do. 7. Problem : Constant disk activity on the "Puzzle" screen saver. Resolution: Change screen resolutions. Due to this screen saver's high graphical content it does not work well with some screen resolutions, particularly if video ram is low. 8. Problem : Some screen savers (e.g. "Mirrors" and "InkSpill") do not work well with some bitmap wallpapers. Resolution: Due to the technique used in these screen savers and the resulting random nature, some wallpapers will have less appealing results than others. In particular, some 256 color (and higher) bitmaps do not work well. IV. WARRANTY ------------ VISUAL ADVANTAGE, INC. DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING TO THIS SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. NEITHER VISUAL ADVANTAGE, INC. NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF THIS SOFTWARE SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH SOFTWARE EVEN IF VISUAL ADVANTAGE, INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. IN NO EVENT SHALL VISUAL ADVANTAGE, INC.'S LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES EVER EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE LICENSE TO USE THE SOFTWARE, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF CLAIM. THE PERSON USING THE SOFTWARE BEARS ALL RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. Some states do not allow the exclusion of the limit of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Kentucky and shall inure to the benefit of Visual Advantage, Inc. and any successors, administrators, heirs and assigns. Any action or proceeding brought by either party against the other arising out of or related to this agreement shall be brought only in a STATE or FEDERAL COURT of competent jurisdiction located in Jefferson County, Kentucky. The parties hereby consent to in personam jurisdiction of said courts. *************************************************************************