
            Impel Hide Task version 1.2 Read Me File
                          September 1998

         Copyright (C) 1998 Impel Solutions Corporation
              All Rights Reserved. Made in U.S.A.


This document contains the release notes for Impel Hide Task
for use on Microsoft Windows(R) 95/98/NT.


Contents
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    Evaluation Notice
    Systems Requirements
    Tested Platforms and Operating Systems
    Source Code
    Installation
    Key Features
    Technical Support
    Known Issues
    File List
    Contact Information


Evaluation Notice
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The evaluation version of this program may be distributed freely
on the condition that it is distributed in full, and unmodified,
and that no fee is charged for such distribution with the
exception of reasonable media and shipping costs.

Please read and agree to the Evaluation License Agreement
before using this program. This agreement has been included
with the distribution files as Lic-eval.txt.

Evaluation versions of Impel Solutions' products are 100% fully
functional. This is to help you in determining if the products
fits your business and/or technical needs. Evaluation copies of
our products have a registration reminder screen that appears
whenever you exit the program. This should not affect your
evaluation of the software.


Systems Requirements
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To use Impel Hide Task, you need:

* Personal or multimedia computer with a 486 or higher processor.
* Microsoft Windows 95/98 operating system or Windows NT 4.0
  Workstation.
* 8 MB of memory for use on Windows 95/98; 16 MB of memory for
  use on Windows NT Workstation.
* 1.0 MB of hard disk space required.
* 3.5" floppy disk drive
* VGA or higher-resolution video adapter (Super VGA, 256-color
  recommended).
* Mouse or compatible pointing device.
* VB 5.0 run-time files.


Tested Platforms and Operating Systems
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Impel Hide Task has been tested successfully on the following
platforms and operating systems:

* Intel(R) 486, Pentium(TM) and Pentium Pro(TM) processors
* Windows 95
* Windows 95 SP1
* Windows 95 OSR 2
* Windows 98
* Windows NT 3.51 Workstation SP5
* Windows NT 3.51 Server SP5
* Windows NT 4.0 Workstation SP3
* Windows NT 4.0 Server SP3


Source Code
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Impel Solutions makes available the complete source code, written
in Visual Basic v5.0, for Impel Hide Task. You will be able to
modify the program as needed or borrow code and techniques for
your own programs. The code is highly structured, thoroughly
documented and uses standard naming conventions. In addition,
several Windows API calls are used throughout the program.

Before purchase of the source code you must agree to the terms
and limitations as stated in the Source Code License Agreement.
There are no refunds for source code purchases. There are no run-
time royalities or compile restrictions. All source code licenses
are prepaid. Please consult the order form for current pricing.


Installation
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The installation and use of Impel Hide Task does not modify
the Windows registry or any other standard configuration files.
Impel Hide Task uses its own configuration file that resides
in the program's home directory.

Currently Impel Hide Task does not make use of an automated
installation routine. To install this program, simply create a
folder and then copy all the files to that folder. You may then
create a shortcut for the Start menu or the Windows desktop.


Key Features
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Some important feature for Impel Hide Task include:
* Uncover the programs and tasks that Windows hides
* Hide and unhide any running program of your own choice
* Create a custom AutoHide list
* Determine a tasks properties (visible or hidden)
* Customizable program wallpaper (see File List)


Technical Support
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Impel Solutions provides limited technical support. There are
no fees for technical support of Impel Solutions' products or
updates for licensed software. Be sure to include complete and
specific information regarding the problem you are experiencing
(the version of the software are you using, the version of
Windows are you running, is the problem reproducible?--how?)


Known Issues
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Impel Solutions has corrected minor problems that have been
reported in earlier versions of Impel Hide Task.

At this time there are no known issues or problems with Impel
Hide Task. Please contact Impel Solutions directly to report any
bugs with this software. In addition, please feel free to submit
enhancement requests.


File List
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Backgrnd.bmp    Impel program wallpaper
HideTask.exe    Impel Hide Task program
HideTask.ini    Configuration file created by program, not part
                of distribution files
Iht12ev.zip     Distribution zip file for Impel Hide Task v1.2
                Evaluation
Lic-eval.txt    Evaluation License Agreement
Order.txt       Order form
Products.txt    Impel Solutions product list
Readme.txt      Important program information
Scrnshot.gif    Screen shot of program's main window


Contact Information
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Impel Solutions Corporation
17452 Iceland Trail
Suite 112
Lakeville, MN 55044
U.S.A.
(612) 898-4423


Impel Solutions welcomes your comments and questions!
