Diskeeper Readme.txt				November 20, 1997

Diskeeper[R] 3.0 (Build 176t) for Windows NT[R] V4.0 -- x86 Platforms

This text file provides information you should know about 
this version of Diskeeper.


TRIALWARE INFORMATION
=====================

1.  This copy of Diskeeper is a full-featured version with
    all the functionality of the retail product.  The only 
    difference between this and the retail version is that
    this version will expire 30 days after you install it.

2.  No live telephone support is provided with this trialware
    version.  However, any questions can be sent via e-mail to 
    DKNT_SUPPORT@EXECUTIVE.COM.  All questions will be promptly 
    answered.

3.  For information about purchasing Diskeeper, including volume 
    discounts, contact your reseller, or contact Executive Software 
    at 888-GET-DKNT or 818-547-2050.  A detailed list of Diskeeper
    resellers is available from the Executive Software Web site
    at www.diskeeper.com.


PLATFORMS AND OPERATING SYSTEM VERSIONS SUPPORTED
=================================================

This version of Diskeeper is supported on Intel x86 platforms 
running Windows NT 4.0 builds 1381 and higher.  


CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE
=======================

1.  This version of Diskeeper introduces the Boot-Time Directory 
    Consolidation feature.  This allows Diskeeper to defragment 
    and consolidate directories -- objects that cannot be defragmented 
    in an on-line mode.

2.  The Windows NT Server version of Diskeeper can now be installed
    on Windows NT Workstations. 

3.  This version of Diskeeper introduces greatly enhanced scheduling
    capabilities.  You can now:

	o Set schedules for more than one partition at a time
	o Set a single schedule for all the partitions on one or
	  more computers on your network (Server version only)
	
4.  The text analysis display has been revised.  It is now displayed 
    as a separate window with enhanced display controls.

5.  The Diskeeper Event Logging options have been expanded.  You can 
    now log this information:

	o Service Start and Stop
	o Defrag Start and Stop
	o Number of Files Defragmented
	o Number of Eliminated Fragments
	o Disk Information
	o File Information
	o Directory Information
	o Pagefile Information
	o MFT Information


KNOWN INCOMPATIBILITIES IN THIS RELEASE
=======================================

1.  Diskeeper for Windows NT is not compatible with systems 
    using the DPT Smart Cache III controller, unless Service 
    Pack 1, 2 or 3 for Windows NT 4.0  has been installed.  Do 
    not run Diskeeper on systems using the DPT Smart Cache 
    III controller until you install Service Pack 1, 2 or 3 on 
    your Windows NT system.

2.  On rare occasions, especially when running Diskeeper in 
    the Set It and Forget It mode, a Dr. Watson "Error 87" 
    message may be displayed.  This message can be disregarded 
    and is no cause for alarm.  We believe this is caused by
    an error which Diskeeper is handling internally but which
    Dr. Watson also attempts to handle.

3.  The on-screen Diskeeper Boot-time Directory Consolidation 
    progress information cannot be viewed on your monitor if 
    you are using a Diamond Stealth Viper video card or any 
    other video card that does not support Windows NT boot-time 
    display.  You can still, however, record a summary file 
    during the Boot-Time Directory Consolidation.  See the 
    Diskeeper Help system for more information on the Boot-Time 
    Summary File.


KNOWN RESTRICTIONS IN THIS RELEASE
==================================

1.  At times, the View menu Refresh option to update the tree view of 
    the network computers may not reflect the current network.  This 
    is due to network communication limitations in Windows NT.

2.  You cannot use the Network Scheduler to schedule defragmentation on 
    a computer to which you are currently connected.  Use the Drive 
    Scheduler option to schedule defragmentation of partitions on the 
    machine you are connected to -- the Network Scheduler option to 
    schedule machines you are not connected to.

    This means you must be connected to a machine other than your local
    computer (by clicking on a remote computer in the Diskeeper network 
    tree view display) if you want to use the Network Scheduler to 
    schedule your local computer.

3.  Due to Windows NT security issues, it is necessary for you to have 
    Administrator privileges on both the local machine and any remote
    computers upon which you set Diskeeper schedules.  Your account on 
    the remote computer must also have the same password as your account
    on the local machine.

4.  If a remote computer is shut down while Diskeeper Server is connected 
    to that computer, you will be unable to re-connect Diskeeper to any other 
    computers, including your local computer.  It may be necessary in such
    circumstances to use the Windows NT Task Manager to end the Diskeeper
    task.  After doing this, Diskeeper will operate properly.


REQUIRED PRIVILEGES
===================

You must have Administrator privileges to install and operate Diskeeper.


INSTALLING DISKEEPER 
====================

Follow these steps to install Diskeeper:

1.  From Windows NT Explorer or File Manager, double click on
    SETUP.EXE in the directory where this text file resides.

2.  Read the information displayed in the Setup Installation 
    Wizard boxes and click the "Next" button as appropriate.

3.  In the "Choose Destination Location" dialog box, either 
    accept the default installation location, or click the 
    "Browse" button to specify a different disk and/or 
    directory.  If you specify a directory that does not exist, 
    the setup program will create it for you.  Click the 
    "Next" button after specifying a disk and directory, or to 
    accept the default installation location.

4.  The installation offers you the opportunity to register
    Diskeeper on Executive Software's Web Site.  

5.  After a short period of copying files, the installation is 
    complete.



UNINSTALLING DISKEEPER
======================

Follow these steps to remove Diskeeper from your computer:

1.  From Control Panel, double click "Add/Remove Programs".

2.  Click the "Install/Uninstall" tab.

3.  Highlight "Diskeeper".

4.  Click the "Add/Remove" button.  This removes the 
    Diskeeper program files from your computer.

5.  It may be necessary to manually delete the Diskeeper 
    installation directory.




(c) Copyright 1997 Executive Software International, Inc.  
    All rights reserved.

Diskeeper is a registered trademark owned by Executive 
Software International, Inc.

Windows NT is a registered trademark owned by Microsoft Corporation.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.