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					Total Control PC version 2.3
		      		       By Inspired Creations March 2002

				              http://www.icxr.com
		               	                software@icxr.com

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Table of Contents:
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1. Copyright 
2. Installation
3. Release Notes
4. Bugs in this release
5. Disclaimer
6. License
7. Registration
8. Distribution
9. Contacting us




1. Copyright Notice
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Copyright © 2000-2002 Inspired Creations.
All rights reserved.

Windows is registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.
All other trademarks are owned by their respective companies.




2. Installation
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#   Requirements:

To use this software, make sure that the Visual Basic 6.0 run-time files
are present in your \Windows\System\ directory (you have to find "msvbvm60.dll").
If not, you can get them in almost all magazines' CD-ROM, or on the Web.

This program is made for use in Windows 95/98/98SE/ME.
A Pentium class or higher processor is recommended.
The software will use about 16 MB of memory, if no add-in is loaded.

#   Install:

If you get this program in a .zip file format, first you have to unzip the file.
Then run the Setup.exe and follow the prompts.

Installation adds the following files\folders outside the programs' directory
that will be removed by uninstalling the software.

Sos.bat		in "Windows" directory (used in MsDos mode to recover the system)
Tc.dll			in "Windows\System" directory
Totalsec (folder)	in "Windows" directory (used to store the backups)
Addins.hlp		in "Windows" directory (addins' help file). This file will not be removed.

Total Control does not interference with any other system utility nor does it change 
any configuration by just installing it. Feel free to install it and give it a try.

To run Total Control after the installation, simply run the Total control.exe.

#   Update:

To update Total Control to its latest version, you have to uninstall the previous one first. 
Remove ALL the shared components if you are asked to. Then install the new version.
NOTE: If you have used this software, to remove entries from the Start button/Find 
menu, you will have to copy any file with a ".gre" extension, found in 
"...\Total Control\Data" directory, into the new version's Data directory, in order to be 
able to restore them.

#   Uninstall:

Uninstall the program via Control Panel\Add-Remove programs option.
If you wish, manually remove the file ..\Windows\Addins.hlp.
Note: Uninstalling Total Control does NOT revert any changes you may have made by using it !



3. Release Notes
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#   Description:


This software allows you to tweak and boost Windows 95/98/98SE/ME. 

Hundreds of hidden settings are in your hands now in a unique easy to use graphical user interface (GUI). More than 250 useful settings in 10 panels, will boost Windows 95/98/98/ME by 40% and triple the Internet speed.

Total Control is based on "system secure" principles, which means that respects your system's 
safety by performing several tests before applying any changes, while providing the ability 
to restore your system at any time.

Change the way Windows looks, customize your system's behaviour, add/hide menus, customize Internet Explorer, configure and speed your browsers and connections, fix Windows options, change all your system and drives' icons and finally dive deeper into your system and boost your Windows performance by configuring memory and critical settings.

In addition to these, six add-ins for Total Control are available by installing this software:

- Sysclean	Clean your system from files you do not need and recover useful space.
- Shfix	Find and fix or remove invalid/broken shortcuts.
- Descol	Allows you to set the color of the text and background for your Desktop icons.
- Backsys	System and custom files backup utility (fully customized).
- Foldicons	Allows you to change the icon for every Folder in Windows explorer.
- Winsec	Allows you to hide the Desctop icons and the Taskbar.

#   To use this software:

The first time this software will run will make backup of critical files that can be used 
in case of the unlikely event that something goes wrong. Later if you wish you can disable 
backups, in "Options", but we strongly recommend to leave this enabled, unless you are an 
expert user AND backup your system files manually (you can use the Backsys addin for this).

Use the buttons to navigate and view the panel of interest. Make any changes you want while 
you get help on the fly and apply the new settings before you move to another panel.

Right click the main area to bring up the menu that gives you the ability to call a addin, to 
change options etc.

Finally exit the software and if the new settings require you to restart or logoff the system you 
will be prompted to.


# Warning
Although Total Control has been tested thoroughly for bugs and misconfigurations,
the wide variety of hardware and software combinations available and the ability 
that gives YOU to push your system over its limits, does NOT provide a warranty of 
any kind (read Warranty Disclaimer). 

The user must assume the entire risk of using this software.


# Unregistered version

Panels: "Menus", "Net", "Icons", and "Deep" do not apply any changes.
Password protection is not activated.
Sysclean and Shfix add-ins are not fully functional.
Winsec add-in will not run at startup.



4. Known Bugs    Total Control  v2.3 
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Not any known.
Please email if found.

NOTE: If you have selected "Large fonts" or "Custom size fonts" in Display settings, then 
the Icons panel will NOT be viewed properly. This is by design.




5. Warranty Disclaimer
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THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
THE AUTHOR SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGE
CAUSED BY THIS SOFTWARE.

THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE IMPLIES YOUR AGREEMENT.




6. License
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This software is not free. It is shareware, which means that if you find Total Control useful 
you have to purchase it.

Total Control has the following pricing:

A Single user license     	$  29
A Site License 		$  290

* Please read the Help.html file for more details.




7. Registration
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#   Methods:

You can register Total Control through our secure Web server at
     http://icxr.com/order.html




8. Distribution
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Total Control is distributed as Shareware.

The unregistered version of this software may be distributed freely on online services, 
bulletin boards, or other electronic media, as long as the files are distributed in their 
entirety. This software may be distributed on CD-ROM, disk, or other physical media.

* Distribution of registered or licensed versions of Total Control is prohibited. 




9. Contacting Inspired Creations:
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You can contact us by email at the following address:

Mail:   software@icxr.com
Web:	http://www.icxr.com/



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