============================= README.TXT ================================ Welcome to Walnut Creek CDROM's Music Workshop Volume II CDROM! This disc contains 600 megabytes of Microsoft Windows, and Windows 95 music related software from the Internet and beyond! =========================================================================== Here is a list of some important files and directories: docs\ Directory of documentation files concerning this disc and catalogs in several languages. extras\ Directory of miscellaneous files. Use File Manager to access them. Many great files that didn't make it in time to get on the interface. Use UNZIP found in UTILS directory to unzip them. For the fearless, there's a wealth of material here! librars\ Directory of libraries like VBRUN300, 200, 100, etc. musicws\ Directory where all programs that Music Workshop accesses will be found. setup\ Directory of regular setup files. setup2\ Directory of optional minimal hard drive space setup. Also includes Music Workshop program and DLLs for Windows95 no-HD space running. utils\ Directory of unzip.exe. =========================================================================== To install this CDROM into your Windows 3.X setup: 1) Start up Windows. 2a) From the Program Manager, choose the RUN option under the FILE Menu, then enter "D:\setup.exe" at the run option bar. (Substitute your CDROM drive letter for "D" if it is different.) or 2b) From the File Manager, click on the icon for your CDROM drive near the top of the window, then double click the "setup.exe" file. 3) The "setup.exe" program opens the "Music Workshop Vol.2 Installation Selector". Choose "Minimum hard disk space installation" to install only program group and icons. (Icons access programs on CD-ROM) Choose "Maximum hard disk space installation" for faster performance. Same as above plus installs programs and associated files. (reqs. about 4 megs.) =========================================================================== To run this CDROM in Windows 95 without setting it up: 1) Start up Windows 95. 2) Insert the Music Workshop Vol. 2 CDROM. --Wait a few seconds while it loads the Splash Screen-- 3) When the Splash Screen pops up, choose "run" to start the program. (Requires no hard disk space.) =========================================================================== To install this CDROM into your Windows 95 setup: 1) Start up Windows 95. 2) Double-click "My Computer" icon. 3a) Right-Click on the Music Workshop icon. Go down to "Setup". or 3b) Click the "START" button. Type in "d:\setup.exe" (Substitute your CDROM drive letter for "D" if it is different.) 4) The "setup.exe" program opens the "Music Workshop Vol.2 Installation Selector". Choose "Minimum hard disk space installation" to install only program group and icons. (Icons access programs on CD-ROM) Choose "Maximum hard disk space installation" for faster performance. Same as above plus installs programs and associated files. (reqs. about 4 megs.) =========================================================================== Some important notes: Many of the programs on this CDROM require that you have a sound card and/or MIDI capabilities. If you don't, these programs will either give you an error message stating that, or simply not run. - Make sure your Sound Card is installed correctly. - Make sure you have your drivers installed correctly (like the [MCI] CD Audio if you intend to use some of the players). =========================================================================== To install the [MCI] CD Audio driver: (Windows 3.x) 1) open "Main" program group. 2) double-click "Control Panel". 3) double-click "Drivers". 4) If it's not in the list of "Installed Drivers" then click "Add". 5) Scroll to the driver you want to install (in this case [MCI] CD Audio.) 6) Push "OK". 7) You will probably be asked if you want to Restart Windows. You will need to do so at some time for the driver to take effect. ------------------------------------------------------------------ If you are installing a driver that is not currently on your system: 1) open "Main" program group. 2) double-click "Control Panel". 3) double-click "Drivers". 4) If it's not in the list of "Installed Drivers" then click "Add". 5) "Select Unlisted or Updated driver." 6) Either enter the location and name of the driver or use "Browse" to find it. =========================================================================== Troubleshooting: If a program doesn't run, try the following; 1: If a file has a Setup option, click it to setup the program. This installs fonts, dlls, etc. which insures proper operation. 2: Try running the program from the File Manager. If a program is very large, you may not have enough memory to run it from within Music Workshop. You may have to quit Music Workshop, then go into File Manager or Explorer for Windows 95 if you are very low on memory. =========================================================================== To install a program you copied onto your hard drive from the CDROM so it displays an icon in your applications group, you can do one of two things: Windows 3.x 1) First select Windows Setup in the "Main" Group. Select Options in the menu bar. Select "Set Up Applications." Select "Ask You to Specify An Application." Type the path and name of the program you'd like to install. Windows setup will copy the program's icon into the Application Group and set up the program to run from the icon. For example, to make an permanent icon for CDaudio after copying it to your local hard drive, type: c:\musicws\players\cdaudio\cdaudio.exe into the "Specify An Application" box. 2) Start up File Manager, then locate the executable program (which usually ends in .EXE or .COM) you wish to install. Drag that program icon to your Applications program group inside your Program Manager window, then release the mouse button. The icon will now be in your Applications window, and the program can now be run from that icon. =========================================================================== Some applications may require vbrun100.dll, vbrun200.dll, or vbrun300.dll. These files are provided in the \librars\ directory of the CDROM. =========================================================================== Shareware This disk contains many shareware programs and images. Shareware can be considered to be a sort of try before you buy system where you are expected to pay the program author a registration fee if you find the program or image useful. You will find details of registration included in the document/text files provided with each program. ========================================================================== Disclaimer Walnut Creek CDROM makes no warranty about any file on this CDROM, including any written by Walnut Creek. You, not Walnut Creek CDROM, assume all risk of using any of the files on this CDROM. We reserve the right to limit any effort on our part to rectify problems with any file on this CDROM. We cannot accept any responsibility or liability in the event that using the software on this disc causes you grief, malfunction, data loss or thinning of the hair. As with any new software, make sure that you back up your system regularly so that you can recover from unforeseen crashes. Although we have made every attempt to examine every program on this disc, some non-shareware or public domain programs may have slipped by. If you find such a program on this disc, please notify us immediately so we can rectify the situation. Thanks. This CDROM comes with a full money back guarantee. If you are dissatisfied for any reason, you can return it for a full refund. ========================================================================== ASP Walnut Creek CDROM is an approved vendor and associate member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536. ========================================================================== Trademarks All trademarks belong to their respective trademark holders. Third-Party applications/software/information are copyrighted by their respective owners. ========================================================================== Copyright This CDROM copyright (c) 1995 NetCorps Inc. All rights reserved. ========================================================================== This CDROM is unconditionally guaranteed. If you are dissatisfied for any reason, simply return it with a short note and your contact information for a full refund. 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