                      10-Strike SearchMyDiscs
                     http://www.10-strike.com/
        (c) 2004-2005 by 10-Strike Software (info@10-strike.com)

1. General info
2. Install / Uninstall
3. Registering
4. Questions and support
5. Contact info

                          1. GENERAL INFO

10-Strike SearchMyDiscs is designed for maintaining collections of CDs and
other file resources, generating reports and easing up information search
on local disks.

If you are tired of having to searching through piles of CDs every time
you need some information - this program is for you!

Spend just one evening on scanning dozens or hundreds of your disks,
and you will start saving your time and nerves thereafter.

Main features:
- Stores information on disks' and folders' file structure (including
  archives: zip, rar, arj, cab, sfx). 
- Organizes disks into groups by subject for more convenient displaying
  and searching of information. The same disk may belong to more than one group. 
- Stores and edits file and folder description in the catalog. Supports the
  readme, file_id.diz, and txt descriptions; MP3 tags; avi, exe, dll, jpg, gif,
  bmp, png, tiff file properties. 
- Stores image thumbnails. 
- Browses and searches for files and folders on the disks of your collection
  without getting the disks from their envelopes, loading them into your
  computer, and having to view the disks one by one. 
- Generates reports in the formats txt and html (e.g. to show your friends
  all the MP3 disks you have). 
- Creates and maintains the tree-like catalog of the CDs' files and folders
  (for instance, create your own software archive with programs grouped by
  category and type). 
- Creates and browses large collections of hundreds of disks without
  overusing your computer's memory. 
- Operates under Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP.


                      2. INSTALL / UNINSTALL

To install 10-Strike SearchMyDiscs unzip setup.exe from zip archive, run it
and follow the instructions.

To uninstall 10-Strike SearchMyDiscs click "Uninstall SearchMyDiscs"
from your Start Menu's "10-Strike SearchMyDiscs" folder.


                         3. REGISTERING

This program is released as shareware.

You may use this program for 30 days free as a trial. After that
time you are expected to either register this program, or remove it
from your computer.

The unregistered version of 10-Strike SearchMyDiscs has some limitations.
Once you have purchased the product by filling in the online order form,
a license key will be sent to you via e-mail to unlock the software for
use. 

Your key will be valid for all future versions of purchased software.
You will never be charged for upgrades (even if the price is rised)!

What registering will get you:
- A registration code to unlock the program for unlimited use.
- You may use 10-Strike SearchMyDiscs in commercial and other environments.
- Information on upgrades and fixes.
- Technical support.
- Our thanks.
- You encourage us to further develop and improve 10-Strike SearchMyDiscs,
  making possible new releases.

To register:
- See "order.txt" to get information on check, money order, purchase
  order or credit card order. 
- You may order online using your credit card (U.S. $30 per copy).
  To do this run 10-Strike SearchMyDiscs and press 'Register' button
  on the nag-screen or go to the URL:
  http://www.10-strike.com/order.shtml
- After making order you will receive a registration code via e-mail.
- For the latest registration options, visit the web site at:
  http://www.10-strike.com/searchmydiscs/


                     5. QUESTIONS AND SUPPORT

If you have any problems using 10-Strike SearchMyDiscs, please, try
to find anser in 10-Strike SearchMyDiscs's help. The most recent version
of FAQ is available here:
http://www.10-strike.com/searchmydiscs/faq.shtml

Tech. support e-mail: support@10-strike.com


                          6. CONTACT INFO

The official 10-Strike SearchMyDiscs homepage is:
http://10-strike.com/searchmydiscs/

Check it for updates, fixes, new versions, and FAQ.

Please send your bug-reports and suggestions to:
info@10-strike.com
