
			 - TrayStarter by OiPaz -


		 Version 3.01 - For 32bit Windows Systems

			    URL: www.oipaz.net
			  eMail: OiPaz@oipaz.net




 --- 0. Table of Contents --------------------------------------------


	0. Table of Contents
	1. Introduction
	2. Legal Stuff
	3. System Requirements
	4. How to INSTALL
	5. How to UNINSTALL
	6. How to Use
	7. Release History
	8. Known Problems
	9. Feedback, Suggestions, Bug-Reports
	A. Acknowledgements




 --- 1. Introduction -------------------------------------------------


	TrayStarter  is  a  fast  tool to execute an application (or a
	selected group of applications) with a click on  its  icon  on
	the System Tray.

	Future  updates  will  be available in my HomePage, at the URL
	http://www.oipaz.net/




 --- 2. Legal Stuff --------------------------------------------------


	TrayStarter is  *FREEWare!*. That means You do not have to pay
	me anything and I am not forced to  give  You  support.  Right
	right right? :)))
	I  do  give  support when I have time, but I can not guarantee
	You anything and it might take  a  while  before  You  get  an
	answer.

	Registration is  NOT needed,  but I always appreciate an eMail
	telling	me that You use (and like!) the program.

	I  take  *NO*  responsibility  of *ANY* damages caused by this
	program and I decline any responsibility for  the  notoriously
	frequent   conflicts   between   Microsoft-produced   software
	components.

	You may freely use and  distribute  TrayStarter,  although  it
	must be distributed with all original files  in their original
	format with NO changes. You can not charge anyone for it.
	TrayStarter  may not  be distributed as part of any commercial
	product without permission by the author.

	Contents of TrayStarter_v301.zip
		TrayStarter.exe		-THE Program!
		Readme.txt		-This file of informations
		"VB6sp5 Setup.exe"	-Installation of the  required
					 libraries




 --- 3. System Requirements ------------------------------------------


	TrayStarter  works  under  32  bit  Windows  and does not need
	particular resources apart from the  standard  RunTime  Visual
	Basic  v6.0 (SP5)  libraries which are included, if needed, in
	the file "VB6sp5 Setup.exe".




 --- 4. How to INSTALL -----------------------------------------------


	Just unZIP the ditribution file and  run  TrayStarter.exe  (if
	You  are  updating  a  previous version  You can overwrite old
	files). If it does not run execute the file "VB6sp5 Setup.exe"
	and follow the prompts, then retry.

	It  is  also  possible  (and  highly  advisable)  to  create a
	shortcut to the  TrayStarter.exe  file in the Start Menu or on
	the Windows Desktop.




 --- 5. How to UNINSTALL ---------------------------------------------


	If, for some reason, You do not like  TrayStarter,  just close
	it  (if it is running),  delete the installation directory and
	any ShortCut You added to the Start Menu.

	You may remove the Visual Basic libraries  through  the  usual
	"Add/Remove"  applet in Windows Control Panel, but be careful:
	they may be shared by other programs!

	That will completely uninstall TrayStarter. :-(




 --- 6. How to Use ---------------------------------------------------


	TrayStarter  can  be  called  with  the following command line
	parameters:
		/EXIT		-start selected applications and exit;
		/?  /H  /HELP	-shows "Informations About..." window.
	Caps  and  blank  spaces  are  not  compulsory.  Any incorrect
	parameter will be ignored.

	I hope that all the commands were self-explanatory;  otherwise
	You can help me to write down a more comprehensive Help file!

	TrayStarter  can  be run without mouse, with the usual Windows
	character interface.




 --- 7. Release History ----------------------------------------------


	Version 3.01 - July 15th, 2001
		Added command line parameters: /EXIT /? /H /HELP.

	Version 3.00 - June 21st, 2001
		First public release.
		IStarter become TrayStarter (added System Tray icon).
		Deleted support to start multiple istances of the same
			application.
		A lot of cosmetic changes.

	Version 2.11 - December 23rd, 2000
		Minor cosmetic changes.

	Version 2.10 - December 12th, 2000
		Added support to start multiple istances of  the  same
			application.

	Version 2.00 - October 5th, 1999
		IStarter becomes a VB application.

	Version 1.00 - September 11th, 1997
		IStarter was born, as a bare batch file.




 --- 8. Known Problems -----------------------------------------------


	There is always one more bug!




 --- 9. Feedback, Suggestions, Bug-Reports ---------------------------


	Any  comments,  suggestions  and (most of all) bug-reports are
	welcome at OiPaz@oipaz.net

	It is advisable to specify "TrayStarter" in the subject field,
	and  to report the version and some info about the Windows and
	Visual Basic environment of Your computer.




--- A. Acknowledgements ----------------------------------------------


	The Author wants to thank all the people who helped  him  with
	ideas  and  valuable suggestions, and the beta testers. Thanks
	for Your patience! :-)

	And, obviously, thanks to Laura!!

	Well, that's about it, happy playing!!!




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	TrayStarter is a registered trademark of OiPaz. ;->
	Visual Basic, Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft.
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