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*                                  TimeWatcher                              *
*                                  Version 4.12                             *
*                       (c) by Philipp Hoffmann 1998-2000                   *
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    http://www.timewatcher.de
    http://beam.to/TimeWatcher
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    support@timewatcher.de
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To install TimeWatcher on your computer just start the Setup Programm. To 
deinstall TimeWatcher just use Software Properties Dialog which is found in
the System properties Window of Windows95. 

IMPORTANT: If you install TimeWatcher from a network drive, you have to map
that network drive (=give it a drive letter), before startiting the
installation. Otherwise TimeWatcher can't find the setup files.

In some cases during the setup TimeWatcher finds System files, which are not
up to date. In this case the Setup program asks, whether you want to update
these files. Answer 'yes' to update them, then TimeWatcher will reboot your
computer. After this reboot you have to start the SETUP.EXE program again! 

The password after installation is REGISTER and the security code is AEI.

                           Disclaimer & legal stuff
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Users of the TimeWatcher program must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
"Windows TimeWatcher is supplied "as is". The author disclaims all
warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the
warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author
does not warrant that the functions contained in the software will meet your
requirements or that the operation of the software will be uninterrupted or
error free. No oral or written information shall create a warranty. In no
event shall the author, or any other party who may have distributed the
software, be liable for damages, including any general, special, incidental,
or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the software
(including but not limited to loss of data or data being rendered inaccurate
or losses sustained by you or third parties or failure of the software to
operate with any other product), even if such holder or other party has been
advised of the possibility of such damages." 


                            Purpose of the programm
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This program was especially developed for internet cafes but it is very
useful for anyone who want to give limited access to a computer for a
limited period of time. The program has two main functions: 

1. TimeWatcher gives access to a computer for a certain period of time.
   After this period it locks the computer.

2. TimeWatcher controls the access to a computer. A supervisor can create
   a list of forbidden programs. While TimeWatch is running, it prevents
   the usage of these programs.


                            History of TimeWatcher
                            ======================

Version 1.0: First Release on June 16, 1998 under the name TimeWatch

Version 2.0: Released August 5, 1998

     + Better lock function: Now TimeWatch should lock every computer
     + New Log Function: TimeWatch can write every action into a Log-File
     + New Options Dialog: Should be much easier to use
     + Fixed bug in Security Dialog: User can't exit Security Dialog without
       entering a password or security code. That avoids, that a user just
       waits for random numbers, he knows the code of.
     + Fixed bug in Timing Mode Dialog: Pressing the button 'Exit Timing
       Mode' while the Timing Mode is paused doesn't cause problems any more

Version 3.0: Released October 13, 1998 - Name changed to TimeWatcher
because of copyrights.
     
     + Minor changes to make TimeWatcher fully compatible to Windows98
     + Fixed bug: It won't be possible anymore to start TimeWatcher more
       than one time
     + Lock function improved: Mouspointer is now limited to the TimeWatcher
       Window. This should improve the lock function
     + Fixed bug: Online help removed from the secured dialogs, because in a
       very tricky way it is possible to start programs out of the windows
       online help. Now the program provides the help itself
     + Fixed bug: Windows, which have the "always on top" option enabled,
       will now also be covered by the blocking window
     + Added Hotkey support to dialogs
     + New Direct Access Code Function implemented
     + Help window funtion for Options Dialog added
     + Fixed bug: Entering letters instead of numbers for the time could
       freeze the program
     + Fixed bug in options Dialog - Log-File can't now be empty anymore
     + Fixed bug: Pausing Timer blocks now system completly
     + Improved the 'Get Titel Function'

Version 3.01: Released November 26, 1998

     + Minor bug was fixed: When the user canceled the security dialog in 
       timing mode, it could happen, that the security dialog appeared later
       in the blocking mode

Version 4.0: Released October 26, 1999

     + Network functionlity added. TimeWatcher works now with Networks,
       which is very useful for comercial users
     + Time Distributer Function added. A very educational tool for parents
     + New feature added: Now you can save the options to a file which helps
       you to export the options to multiple computers 
     + Security dialog improved: No more long waiting times for wrong codes and
       easier handling due to new mechanism.
     + Timer Dialog improved: Remaining Time can now be displayed in a tiny
       window at the top of the screen.
     + Improved registry read/write routines. TimeWatcher is now able to work
       faster and with a higher error acceptance with the registry
     + File Requesters in options dialog added, they should avoid some typing
     + Bug with Error Dialogs removed. Because the error dialogs can disturb
       the mouse clipping TimeWatcher has now it's own error dialogs, which
       seem to be even a little better then the windows ones :)
     + Localization function added: Now the labels, most important for the 
       normal user, can be translated into every language.
     + New registration procedere: After registration, the user no longer
       gets binary files but just a user name and a code. That makes the
       registration process much faster and easier and means less downloads
       for the user. 
     + Logo support. TimeWatcher can now display a user logo in the blocking
       dialog.
     + Fixed bug: When the message box "wrong Direct Access Code" was moved
       the mouse clipping was deactivated
     + Autostart Function improved: TimeWatcher can now start earlier in the
       Windows startup.
     + Improved mouse clipping: Gives more security
     + Online Help actualisized and improved
     + Diplay of Direct Access Codes improved. Now also the comment is 
       visible

Version 4.01: Released November, 7 1999

     + Bug fixed: On some Processors a problem occured with the verification
       of the registration code.
   
Version 4.02 Released November, 13 1999

     + Bug fixed: In some configurations a small memory loss could occur,
       which could add itself up.
     + Bug fixed: Error occured in the admin console, when a computer in the
       Network was started with a very high amount of time.
     + Splash screen slightly modified, so it shows the complete version
       number

Version 4.03 Released November, 23 1999

     + Bug fixed: The Network errorhandling could produce an error message,
       even if the network was working again.
     + Bug fixed: When a client in paused mode was put into lock mode over the
       network an error could occur
     + Bug fixed: When Tiwa displayed message in main dialog and was unlocked
       over the netwoek and error with the mouse clipping could occur.
       
Version 4.10 Released December, 8 1999
     
     Beta Version for debugging, no official release

Version 4.11 Released December, 13 1999

     + New Function: Now the admin can sent messages to the clients
     + New Function: The computer list in the Network window can now be
       sorted.
     + New Function: Admin can keep a lock of unlocking actions in CSV-Format.
       The log can be imported in a Spreadsheet or Database for analysation.
     + Improvement: Onlinehelp now also works without problems on WinNT
       systems
     + Clients don't dicconnect any more if they don't get feedback from
       server, just error messages are surpressed.
     + Added Hotkeys to the Network Dialog
     + Bug fixes: The help button in the Network Dialog could have a wrong
       lable
     + Improvement: Now the default houres/minutes option also is the preset
       in the Network Dialog
     + Improvement: Message Dialog can now also be displayed in pause mode
     + Bug fixed: If computer was a Client IP of admin could be displayed wrong
       in Options dialog.

Version 4.12 Released January, 23 2000

     + Bug fixed which caused problems with the Autostart function. TimeWatcher
       tried to start the version 4.0 instead of 4.1 at Autostart.
     + Bug fixed: At the options start not the Misc1 Tab was displayed, but the
       Time Distributor Tab
     + Bug fixed: If wrong code in security dialog was entered, the mouse wasn't
       captured to the Security Dialog any more


