                    Win2cache
                      Manual

                    Version 1.0

Document revision: A, 08/30/99

About Win2cache
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   This program speeds up all Windows 95/98 versions in case not all RAM 
is cached by Level 2 cache. Mostly this concerns computers based on Intel 
430FX, 430VX and 430TX chipsets with more than 64 MB RAM installed; or with 
more than 32 MB RAM if L2 cache size is 256 KB

How it works 
------------
   Extended memory (XMS) is allocated from upper addresses to lower. If L2 
cache does not serves all RAM then Windows kernel will be loaded into 
non-cached part of RAM. Windows will work slower. Furthermore almost all 
programs will work slower because they use Windows modules to execute a wide 
range of operations. Since Windows modules are in non-cached memory they run 
slower.
   Win2cache starts after Windows extended mode kernel (VMM and VxDs) is 
loaded but prior to Windows graphic kernel, drivers and shared libraries 
loading. Win2cache 'eats up' all extended memory except 30 MB. According to 
memory manager rules this free 30 MB will be in the lower part (cached) memory.
 Then Win2cache stays resident and finishes work and Windows can continue 
loading. But now Windows graphic kernel, drivers and shared libraries will 
be loaded into cached memory and will work faster.
   Resident module waits until Windows finishes initialization (loading) 
and then returns all 'eaten up' extended memory to Windows memory manager. 
This occurs before you are able to run any programs.
  An application you start may get to cached memory, uncached memory or 
partly to cached and uncached memory. It may use shared modules intensively 
on not use them at all. Accordingly application's performance may increase 
noticeably, stay the same or even slightly decrease compared to configuration 
without Win2cache. But performance decreasing is much less probable then 
increasing.


Deficiency  
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   In heavily loaded systems the Win2ache effect may degrade until full 
disappearance of speeding up. I'll try to avoid such degradation in future 
versions. 
   Current version returns speeding up after reboot. 


Usage
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   Copy W2CACHE.COM and WINSTART.BAT to WINDOWS folder. 
If WINSTART.BAT already exists just combine two files into one. Reboot 
system.
   Look into WIN2CACHE.LOG file in WINDOWS folder whether Win2cache is 
installed. Unfortunately, Windows manages memory differently on different 
machines and may prevent Win2cache from running. If you are out of luck 
please, wait for a next version. Your donation will help in its development.  

Warnings
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   This program will not work under Windows NT or Windows 2000.
   I don't know whether it will work under Windows 3.x or not. If anyone 
will be interested in applying Win2cache to Windows 3.x please, contact 
me (ipigl@redline.ru).
   Do not run Win2cache from AUTOEXEC.BAT!!! Windows will then use only 
32 MB RAM.
   Since Win2cache is running in system virtual machine it's resident 
module cannot be seen by any DOS program and cannot affect such programs.

Warranty
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   THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND NEITHER 
EXPRESSED NOR IMPLIED. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE 
OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. 

   As usual, the author is not responsible for anything. However he will 
be not just amazed but flabbergasted if it turns out that the program 
causes any unpleasant consequences. The author just cannot imagine at all 
a way to force it to do so.


Acknowledgement
---------------
 
By using the shareware version of Win2cache you acknowledge that you have 
read this document, understand it, and agree to be bound by its' terms and 
conditions. 

 
License
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   Win2cache is a SHAREWARE product and its use for personal purposes or in 
a business, commercial, government, or institutional environment requires 
licensing (except complimentary copies sent to donators). Another exception 
is mentioned below.
   You may copy and distribute verbatim copies of the Win2cache executable 
code and applied materials; provide unmodified copies of the documentation 
as provided with the program. The source code may not be distributed or 
modified in any way and any form.
   The inclusion of the Win2cache as part of a software and/or hardware 
package to be distributed always requires a special distribution license.
   You may use the shareware version of Win2cache for a 14-day trial period. 
If you would like to continue to use Win2cache after the 14-day trial period, 
you are required to license your copy of Win2cache or remove it from all 
computers where it was installed.

   Unlicensed copies of the Win2cache are fully functional. The program 
does not contain any registration or time bomb code. Furthermore, you may 
freely use the program without any charges if you consider that registration 
fee is too large. But you must send a registered letter to author about this 
subject.

   You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Win2cache 
program, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly 
permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation.

   If you do not agree with the terms of this license you must remove 
Win2cache files from your storage devices and cease to use the product.


COPYRIGHT
   All title and intellectual property rights in and to the Win2cache 
program and applied materials are owned by Igor Leiko.


Licensing
---------

   To purchage licence send money with the completed registration form.
Please PRINT this form clearly.

    TO: 				    Date: ____________________
		
		Igor Leiko
Russia, 142040 Moskovsckaya obl.
Domodedovo, ul. Sovetskaya, 1, kv. 94
            Email: ipigl@redline.ru
    FROM:

          Name: ______________________________________________________

       Company: ______________________________________________________

       Address: ______________________________________________________

          City: ______________________________________________________


State/Province: ______________________________________________________

   Zip/Country: ______________________________________________________

        E-mail: ____________________  
                      

    TITLE: ____________________________________  DATE: _____________________


                             Win2cache price list (USD).
          single   computer  ... at $7                                ______
    or    2 to  10 computers ... at $5   each, nbr computers ___x 5   ______
    or   11 to  50 computers ... at $4   each, nbr computers ___x 4   ______
    or   51 to 200 computers ... at $3   each, nbr computers ___x 3   ______
  or more then 200 computers ... at $2 each,   nbr computers ___x 2   ______
    or  1 UNLIMITED SINGLE LOCATION SITE LICENSE,   $500 total fee    ______
        (source code included)
    or  1 UNLIMITED MULTIPLE LOCATION SITE LICENSE, $1000 total fee   ______
        (source code included)


You may double this price to extend license for all future versions of the
program. They will be send to you by email.

For details of anything not specifically covered by the above price list
please contact author.

Payment may be made sending via Western Union (Russia, Moscow, Igor Leiko),
this is preferrable way,
or to bank account


The Bank of New-York,
48 Wall str., New York, NY 10286, USA
Account No. 8900-372-818 USD
Igor Leiko 42301-840-6-3001-0000006


Source code may be sent too but this requires additional $75.

   Please let me know by e-mail about sending money.


Alternative licensing
---------------------
   If you donate the next version development, you'll get a free comlimentary
copy for installing on one or several computers. Such donation must be
appr. one half licensing fee. You'll get even two complimentary copies;
current version and future version which will be made with your support.
They will be send to you by e_mail.


Feedback
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   You may send notes, questions ets. to autor: Igor Leiko, ipigl@redline ru.


Updates
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   Current version of the program and new revisions of this document may be
found on http://www.redline.ru/~ipl/w2c_eng.htm



Igor Leiko.

P.S. Some special conditions for exUSSR citizens and regions are in
Readme_rus.txt
