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                              TimeWatcher                              
                            Version 5.11                            
                    (c) by Philipp Hoffmann 1998-2002                   
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    http://www.timewatcher.de
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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 the Add/Remove Programs function which is
found in the Windows Control Panel. 

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
       cptured to the Security Dialog any more

Version 4.13 Released March, 12 2000 - Beta version

     + Problems with blocking of programs, which use direct draw, solved
     + During pause mode the windows clock is not longer stopped

Version 5.00 Released June 11 2001 - Beta version

     + New Network member function
     + TimeWatcher has two modes now: The Administration mode and the
        Client mode for easier setup
     + Much easier configuration of TimeWatcher with the help ot new wizzards
     + TimeWatcher main dialog adapts now to setup. For a better overview it
       show only the needed controls
     + Background of TimeWatcher main dialog can be now completly filled with
       a graphic
     + New Function for Time Distributor makes it possible to force a user
       to take a break after a certain time
     + Network dialog is now resizeable and maximizes nicely
     + Registry problems with Windows NT/2000 privileges were fixed
     + Removed problems with early Autostart and Windows NT/20000
     + Problem which made it possible to exit TimeWatcher during startup
       was fixed
     + New shutdown button in TimeWatcher main dialog
     + New function to shutdown clients over the network
     + Bug fixed: Program crashed if hour or minute boxes were left blank
       while timer was started
     + Bug fixed: The sign in of multiple administrators could crash
      TimeWatcher
     + Bug fixed, Network Dialog display was mixed up when closed and
       reopend in one program session
     + Bug fixed, under certain circumstances a bug in the MS Windsock
       control could trigger an fatal error in TimeWatcher in Win2K
     + New Option makes it possible to hide the manual TimeControl in
       the TimeWatcher main dialog
     + License management tightend: Better control that the right
       number of licenses is purchased
     + Windows Hotkeys in Administration mode not longer deactivated
     + Registration made easier: New function to register a whole network
      with a click of a button
     + Bug fixed: pressing 'Cancel' in Options Dialog after changing
      Passwort or security formula could lead to wrong values of t hem
     + Improvement: No more irretating warning message, when Clients
       start up and don't find the administration computer
     + Bug fixed: All forms work now with non standard window titles heights
     + New Option makes it possible to protect the access to the options
       dialog from the Network dialog
     + Bug fixed: If computer crashed during TimeDistributor Session after
       reboot it continued with same ID
     + Button renamed in Time Distributor: Button "Reset" renamed
       to "Recharged", more intuitive
     + New function to register all clients in a network with just
       the click of a button
     + New option: Log Files can be optimized for spreadsheet or human
       readable format
     + Problems with Registry writing (Espacially Autostart)

Version 5.01 Released June 22 2001 - Beta version

     + Bug fixed: Changing password on the adminsitration computer lead to
       problems with the Network Member Database
     + Bug fixed: Changing password on the client computer could lead to
       an error message about the Network Member Database
     + Bug fixed: Used Time display in Network Member dialog was wrong in
       some cases
     + New function: Besides shutting down client computers it is now also
       possible to reboot them from the Administration Computer
     + Message after connection failure of client improved: Hint to use another
       port on Administraton computer
     + Bug fixed: The Tab order in the main dialog was not optimal
     + New, better setup routine

Version 5.02 -  Released August 5 2001
    
     + Error fixed: When the seurity dialog between Network Dialog and Options
       Dialog is canceled, the mouse clipping was not disabled
     + New function to add time, to a client computer which is running in
       countdown mode
     + New function to Password Protect the functions in the Network Member
       Dialog
     + Serial number is no longer displayed in about dialog  

Version 5.03 - Released October 21 2002 

     + Minor design change in Network dialog  
     + Problem with "Add time function" removed: Client computer
       was most of the time recharged to original time plus added time
     + Easier handling: Network Member Dialog always opens with
       the size of the Network Dialog
     + Bug fixed: Forbidden Windows was not working with
       Windows 2000 / XP
     + New function: TimeWatcher remembers now position of
       Network and Network Member dialog while shutdown or options
     + Design of Splash Window at Startup slightly modified
     + Bug fix: Slight modifications in Network Member login routines
     + Improvement: Protection against double usage of
       TimeWatcher has no problems with Norton Antifreeze any more
     + Bug fixed: Network Member log showed sometimes a wrong
       value for the computer usage time of a logged of Network Member
     + New function: Network Member statistics can be displayed 
     + Bug fixed: Pause of timer could be accomblished by pressing
       right mouse button in title bar of windows
     + Bug fixed: Setup routine was improved so there are no
       permission problems on Windows 2000 / XP systems
     + Maximal number of Direct Access Codes pages rised
       from 6 to 8
     + Bug fixed: Problem exiting DirectX games under
       Windows 2000 / XP
     + Bug fixed: In rare cases the time warnings could be shown
       double
     + Function Added: It is now possible to ping single computers
     
Version 5.10 - Released Mai 10 2002 - Beta Version

    + For easier usage from there exist two TimeWatcher versions:
      One for families and one for businesses
    + Log and Statistics functions added
    + Log and Statistics dialog added
    + Reporting functions added for Sales
    + Controlling Functions for employees added
    + New snapshot function shows desktop of client computer
    + New function: Sheets with 8, 12 and 16 Network Members
      can now be created at once
    + New function: Support email generating function for
      better support
    + Random Network Member Names are numeric for
      easier searching
    + Bug fixed: If Client was connected to network and TimeDistr.
      was enabled TimeWatcher displayed main dialog wrong
    + Tab Stop order in Network Dialog improved
    + New function: Network Member can be found in list by entering
      the first letters of the name
    + Serial number is not displayed in options dialog any more
    + New function - TimeWatcher main dialog can be hidden after
      a certain time
    + Bug removed: After TimeDistributor and DirectAccess configu-
      ration sometimes Main Dialog Layout was wrong.
    + Bug removed: In rare cases Registry keys were resolved wrong
    + Imporvement: Message Window is now always in front
    + Improvement: Mousclipping in Adminsitration version
     deactivated
    + Improved Uninstall routine
   
Version 5.11 - Released July 22 2002
   
    + Price rule amount can now have up to 4 digits after the
      decimal seperator - better rounding
    + New function: TimeWatcher can now disconnect all Dialup
      Connections when switching to lock mode
    + New function: TimeWatcher can set up restrictions on the
      client computers 
    + New function: Desktop cleanup - Programs are terminated
      when TimeWatcher switches to lock mode
    + New function: Employees can change password and sec.
      formula by themselves
    + New function: Employees permission to get a snapshot
      of a client computers desktop 
    + New function: TimeWatcher offers now an DDE interface
      to external applications
    + Bug fixed: Transmission of Snapshots could cause
      problems
    + New function: TimeWatcher can now record refunds
    + New function: In the price rules a happy hour with lower
      prices can be defined
    + New function: TimeWatcher records in the log file, which
      client computer was used
    + New function: TimeWatcher rembers the setting of hours
      and minutes in the Network Dialog after restart
    + New function: Event "NM Set to zero" added in statistic
      display
    + Bug fixed: TimeWatcher can now also restart Windows
      2000/XP computers
    + Bug fixed: Setting New Network Member creation price to
      non numeric value could crashed TW
    + New coloring to Network Member and Network status added
    + New function added: Network member sheets can be pre-
      charged with time
    + Bug fixed: Certain DirectX games could interfere with the 
      switching to lock mode
    + Bug fixed: Entering certain characters in to the Manual time
      preset could lead to problems when options dialog was closed
    + Bug removed: Wrong errormessage if "Add Time" button was
      pressed without having Network Members enabled
    + Bug fixed: 2 worked in the unregistered version as
      a password
    + Bug fixed: In some situations there where no sales statistics
      shown for some employees
    + Bug fixed: Forbidden Windows "somewhere" matching was
      not case sensitive
    + Bug fixed: Checkboxes below forbidden windows list where
      sometimes all deactivated
    + New function: If TimeWatcher can't close a forbidden window
      it terminates the process
    + Bug fixed: Pausing TimeWatcher during the last seconds of
       remaining computer time could lead to longer usage
    + Bug fixed:  If Client Computer was disconnected in options
      mode its status was not immediately updated
    + Bug fixed: Shutdown allowed in main dialog was not saved
      in options I/O file
    + Bug fixed: When jumping to a Network Member by search
      string displayed values are now updated
    + Improvements in the connection routine for clients
 
     
    