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                        Link Check Version 5.1
                          Windows 95, 32-bit
                            August 1996
                Copyright (C) Karri Software Ltd 1996
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 Introduction
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 Link Check is a suite of three (3) diagnostic programs which allows
 the user to examine different areas of the system. These are useful
 not only on solving system problems but also for learning about the
 system.

 All three programs show version and file information on any of the
 modules (files) for identification purposes as well as interacting
 with each other.

 Armed with these three, you should be able to solve most of your
 software tantrums:


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 1) Link Check (WLCHK95.EXE)
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 Link Check enables the user to view the links between an executable
 file and the modules it requires to run on the system. This tool is
 useful for analyzing those "Cannot find (filename) or one of its
 components" system error messages.

 You may also use Link Check to view which versions of modules (DLLs,
 VBXs) the program will actually use in the system as there are
 duplicate DLLs frequently lying about the network or the machine.

 Link Check mimics the system when a program is finally executed by the
 operating system (Windows). This will help in determining beforehand
 whether a program will run or not, or which particular copy of a .DLL
 it is going to use if there are multiple copies lying around the system.

 Any file(s) required by the program that are missing from the system will
 be highlighted with a red cross. It could be that the file(s) are actually
 present on the system but will not get picked up by the system during
 run time. This could be because the system environment variable PATH has
 been changed.

 Link Check is also useful for analyzing software installation problems
 as well as indicating which support modules should be backed-up with a
 particular program.


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 2) Memory Check (WMCHK95.EXE)
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 Memory Check allows the user to view, load and unload modules currently
 in memory. You may also view the current status of memory, including the
 amount of free memory left.

 Important version information about each module can be displayed and you
 may create and print a summary report of the state of the system.

 Memory Check really comes into play when some program has ended abnormally
 and has left modules lying around in memory. The system might behave
 irratically but more to the point, those modules take up valuable memory.
 In these situations you can use Memory Check to unload those modules and
 save a reboot of Windows.

 Warning: Sometimes a clean unload is not possible and you may find yourself
 unceremoniously dumped back on to the C: prompt, so please do use care when
 unloading.

 You may also verify exactly which version of a module is currently loaded
 in memory. Sometimes some programs will not run because a wrong version of
 a particular module (.DLL) has already been loaded into memory by some
 other application. Windows does not load a new copy of a file with the same
 file name but will simply increase the "usage count" of the module already
 in memory. These "usage counts" are displayed by Memory Check as a number
 in parenthesis () next to the file name.

 WINSOCK.DLL is a very good example of a module which shares very many
 different versions. Most communications programs require their own particular
 version of WINSOCK.DLL to be loaded, but if another application has put
 their version in first, it is highly likely that the second one will fail
 or behave in manner not designed by the programmers. Use Memory Check to
 solve these type of problems.


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 3) Function Check (WFCHK95.EXE)
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 Function Check allows the user to view actual function calls inside
 modules. This program is useful for analyzing those "Call to Undefined
 Dynalink" system error messages.

 When a program calls a module (.DLL) to execute a function (piece of
 code) inside the .DLL and that particular function does not exist in
 the .DLL, a "Call to Undefined Dynalink" error is raised by the system.
 These can occur when a newer version of a .DLL is accidentally replaced
 by an older version of the same .DLL. A program is compiled to use the new
 functionality of the .DLL but can come unstuck when that .DLL is replaced
 by an older version which does not contain the new functionality.

 Some installation programs are prone to do this "accidental" replacement.

 Function Check cross-checks all function calls in an executable with
 the ones in all of the .DLLs (modules) that it uses, to verify that
 all of the functions all present.

 Should your program throw up one of those "Call to Undefined Dynalink"
 messages, Function Check will show you which module is at fault.


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 How to Register/Order
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 Link Check now includes online registration facilities. Please click
 on the "Register" pushbutton in the About dialog and follow the dialog
 boxes.

 Once finished, the registration process will create an order form
 (WLCHK95.ORD) for you based on the details given. This order form will
 be created in your Windows directory and Notepad will be launched for
 you to view it.

 VERY IMPORTANT: We will create an electronic key from the order form so
 please follow the instructions on the form and send/fax/email it to us.
 The order form includes details of our fax number, postal address and
 email id.

 Once we receive the order form we will send/fax/email/phone you the key
 along with details on how to unlock Link Check for the full retail version.
 We will get the key to you as soon as possible (usually within 24 hours).


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 Payment Details
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 Price: 35 US Dollars or 21 Pounds Sterling

 To have your registration added to your CompuServe bill, GO SWREG and
 follow the instructions.

 Please use the registration ID 10627, unless...

 IMPORTANT: If you are a VAT registered company residing in the European
 Union (EU) (and NOT in the UK), please use the registration ID 10095.

 You will see details on all other forms of payment through the
 registration process/dialogs.


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 Registered Version Details
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 Link Check is shareware and not available for free. You are allowed a
 21-day evaluation period free of charge for this program and then you
 should either register it with the author or remove it from your disk(s).
 Should you use it after the 21-day evaluation period, you are violating US
 and international copyright laws and treaties.

 The registered version of this Link Check 32-bit package includes:

 1. Full versions of all three components
 2. All references to "Unregistered Shareware" removed
 3. Your name in the "About" dialog box

 As a registered user of Link Check, you will receive the following benefits:

 1. Free technical support over the telephone and Email
 2. Free upgrades via the electronic key

 The other versions of Link Check (16-bit WLCHECK.ZIP and 32-bit WLCHKNT.ZIP)
 are also available.

 Currently (Aug 96) we have no plans to charge for upgrades. Once
 registered with the electronic key, any upgrades will be seamless. All you
 need to do is to obtain/download a new copy and install over the old
 version. The key will unlock the retail version automatically so you need to
 register only once.


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 Current Registered Users!!  (from Version 0.00 to 5.00 inclusive)
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 Please go through the registration process starting in the "About" dialog
 box and send/fax/email the order form WLCHK95.ORD to us for your key. Do
 not enter anything in the "Payment" dialog box as this upgrade is free.


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 Other
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 Link Check for Windows 3.x, Windows 95 and Windows NT are now three
 separate products due to the new registration and distribution process.
 Current registered users can upgrade for free to all three products.


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 Technical Support
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 Please report any problems and/or questions to 100422.3521@compuserve.com.


Thanks, Karri Software Ltd, August 1996
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