26-04-2005 VC Backup version 1.10 database program ----------------------------------------- 1 - Installation 2 - Upgrade 3 - Uninstall 4 - What the Program Does 5 - What’s New on this version? 6 - Wish List 7 - Support and Contact 1 - Installation ================= a) Unzip the zipped file into a temporary directory and run VCBackupSetup.exe to begin the installation. b) The program can be installed anywhere including network and removable drives. Note: you might need to update your current operating system during the installation. Allow it to be updated and then restart your computer. c) Upgrade from previous version. Please read 2 - Upgrade 2 - Upgrade =========== a) The package installation is exactly the same one for first time installation and upgrade. b) Backup your old database. In case of upgrade failure you can install the old version as if it was the first time and restore your old database. b) VC Backup program Problem during install: While installing VC Backup, the setup may say that the VCBackup.exe file is in use. To solve the problem, get out of the setup - restart the computer and run the setup again. c) Install the upgrade in the EXACTLY same place you have your current VC Backup program. The upgrade module will detect your old version and all you have to do is follow the instructions. 3 - Uninstall ============= a) If you would like to remove the VC Backup program from your computer, simply make use of the standard Windows Add/Remove as follows: Click on your START button. Select SETTINGS. Select CONTROL PANEL. Choose ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS and select VC Backup. Then click on the ADD/REMOVE or CHANGE/REMOVE button. b) Or you click the uninstall shortcut next to the VC Backup shortcut. 4 - What can VC Backup do? ============================ Compresses a directory, and sub-directories, in a ZIP file to easy store on removal media. * One ZIP file will be created per program (Directory), with a maximum of 4GB size, 26 backups per day of the same program with unique file name. * Option of backup the full directory or only new files. * Disable backup on programs not used often. * Backup from any path including network and removal media. * Backup to any path including network and removal media expect optical. * Select [For Now Settings] to overwrite the default settings just for one operation. * By using Step-By-Step you will get help by example. * VC Backup offers Tool Tips on all buttons and boxes for instant help on the spot. * VC Backup can be resized and positioned anywhere and the program will remember the last size and position automatically. There are more self explanatory features in the program, that are not listed here. VC Backup will run on Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT4, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. 5 - What’s New on this version? =============================== This is the first public release 6 - Wish List ============= Anything that you would like to see in the VC Backup program will be kept on a list and I will work through it in a particular order. Your comments are welcome! 7 -Support and Contact ====================== FREEWARE brought to you by: VC Computer Services Internet Web Sites: http://www.vccs.info/ http://www.vccs.virconn.com/ http://www.vccs.tropical.co.mz/ Internet Email addresses: vccs@vccs.info vccs@virconn.net inacio@virconn.net ginacio@tropical.co.mz Tel.(011) 435-3927 Fax (011) 435-0447 Cell 083-646-2199 Johannesburg, South Africa