			 CountDown
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			Version 4.1
			 Ron Grau

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Section 1 - Welcome
Section 2 - Installation
Section 3 - List of files
Section 4 - Registration Information
Section 5 - License, Disclaimer

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SECTION 1 - WELCOME

Thank you for using CountDown! CountDown will count down the time down to 0:00, then play a Wave file of your choice. You can now have a visual message appear also when time rins out. Just set the time and click on the Start icon. There are 2 CountDown timers and a CountUp timer for timing things in a positive manner.

Have a question or a request concerning this program?

Mailing address:	Ron Grau
			622 N. James St.
			Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
			P7C 4T5
E-Mail me at:		rgrau@tbaytel.net
Web Site:		http://www.tbaytel.net/rgrau/index.htm

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SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION

Step 1:	   CountDown is a true 32-bit program. It installs and uninstalls through Windows 95. To install, run SETUP.EXE. If you get a message for Setup to update older system files, then go to step 2. If you do not get this message, then go to step 3.

Step 2:    If your computer contains older system files, Setup will update these files. You will then be prompted to re-boot your computer. Do this and then run setup.exe again.

Step 3:    Now that we know that you have the up-to-date files on your computer, you can now select the directory that you want to install CountDown into, as well as the group that will contain the shortcuts to start up the program. You will then be asked if you would like a shortcut put in the Startup folder. Select YES to have CountDown load every time that you start your computer. If you plan on using this program occasionally, you may want to select NO. After installation is complete, you may go to the group that you chose for CountDown and then click on the CountDown icon to start it up. If at any time you wish to uninstall the program, go to step 4.

Step 4:    For uninstalling CountDown only. 
Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add/Rev Programs, then select CountDown. Click on the Add/Remove button. CountDown will then uninstall itself.

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SECTION 3 - LIST OF FILES

The following files installed to the directory of your choice:

File			Description

countdown.exe		Main program
countdwn.hlp		Main help file
readme.txt		the file that you are reading now
st5unst.log		Uninstall data (do not remove)
timer.wav		n/a

The following shared files installed to the Windows/System directory and should never be manually deleted:

File			Version

asycfilt.dll		2.20.4056
comcat.dll		4.71
comctl32.ocx		5.00.3714
comdlg32.ocx		5.00.3714
ctl3d32.dll		2.29.000
msvbvm50.dll		5.00.3724
oleaut32.dll		2.20.4054
olepro32.dll		5.0.4055
stdole2.tlb		2.20.4054
vb5stkit.dll		5.00.3716

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SECTION 4 - REGISTRATION

	This program is a shareware program and is for evaluation purposes only. It gives the user a chance to try out the program first before actually paying for it. It is a fully functional program with NO missing features. You may use this program 30 times. After 30 uses, the program will not run, but you will still be able to bring up the registration form, at which time you may register the program or quit using it. Registering this program enables the user to receive the licensed registration code and entitles the user to support and free upgrades.
	Although I believe this software is bug-free, virus-free, and safe, always take the usual steps such as backing up data and running a virus program first. This software comes with no warranties or guaranties, and I am not liable for any loss of data that a person may incur while using this software. 
	The registration form can be accessed from the help file.

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Section 5 - DISCLAIMER

Although I believe this software is bug-free, virus-free, and safe, always take the usual steps such as backing up data and running a virus program first.


LIMITED WARRANTY

Ron Grau hereby disclaims all warranties relating to this product, whether express or implied, including without limitation any implied warranties, guarantees or fitness for a particular purpose. The author does not guarantee the accuracy of the program. The author cannot and will not be liable for any special, incidental, consequential, indirect or similar damages due to the loss of data or any other reason, even if the author has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall the liability for any damages ever exceed the price paid for the license to use this software, regardless of the form and/or extent of the claim. The user of this program bears all risk to the quality and performance of the software.

LICENSE

This program is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. Shareware versions may be freely distributed, as long as no fee is charged to the recipient. Charging a fee to distribute this program requires the permission of the author. You may install a copy of the registered version on multiple computers, providing that you are the only user of the program and that the program is not run on more than one computer at a time.
