LifeSaver(XP) Version History
v6.11 01/04/05
- Fixed problem with WinZip reading system backups.
- Increased speed of registry backup. (thanks Lars Hederer)
v6.10 08/01/04
- Added support for WinXP SP2. (thanks Lars Hederer)
- Fixed problem with Files/Folders containing more than 128 characters.
- Updated contact information.
v6.00 07/14/02
- Changed name to LifeSaverXP.
- Added full support for WindowsNT4/2K/XP.
- Removed support for Windows95/98/ME.
- Specify which groups are automatically backed up when creating a custom backup.
- Updated 'Common Folders' for Win2K/XP.
- Fixed minor GUI problems and misc errors for WinXP.
v5.50 11/26/00
- Added additional support for WindowsME.
- Added Classes.dat registry file.
- New Rescue disk
- Capability to select files and/or folders to exclude while creating a backup or restoring.
- Easily add from up to 12 common Windows' folders to a custom backup.
- Can set Subdirs flag when using wildcards with Custom Backups.
- No file limit for custom backups (was 32,000 files per drive).
- Size limit for custom backup increased from 2GB to 4GB per drive.
- No longer need MFC 4.0 files.
- Changed default behavior to include subdirectories when adding a folder to Custom Backups.
v5.02 6/26/99
- Sort file list alphabetically when selecting files to restore from a custom backup.
- Internal localization modifications.
v5.01 5/06/99
- Fixed displaying extra 'Nothing to do' message under certain circumstances.
- Fixed DLL detailed icon display for some computers.
- Changed Custom backup menu shortcut from <Ctrl>-C to <Ctrl>-D to prevent conflict with Windows copy command.
- Added TOLL-FREE Voice order number.
v5.00 4/17/99
- Added custom groups (up to 99 different groups)
- Increased max number of Custom Backups from 20 to 50
- Added User Selected Backup button to easily backup any combination of Custom Groups
- Added dropdown menu to Select button to easily backup one Custom Group or perform standard backups
- Added detailed icons when selecting custom files
- Added folders in file list when selecting custom files
- Added Other tab to options screen to disable 2 features above
- Added command-line arguments for selecting Custom Groups when doing a Custom /c or All /a backup (i.e. /c1,3,4 or /a1,3,4)
- Fixed problem with flat buttons and IE5
- Requires VB6 runtime files
v4.00 8/1/98
- New Custom file backup support including:
- Select directories with or without subdirectories.
- Use wildcards to select files.
- Explorer-like screen to select files for backup and restore.
- Tag items to set default restore list.
- Save custom backups in a different directory than system backups (such as a network drive with UNC naming).
- Built-in ZIP support.
- Set the backup compression level (0-9).
- Password protect backups (works with WinZip).
- Restore files with or without the stored path.
- Overwrite option while restoring (Always, Ask, or Never).
- Override restore options when doing a Custom Restore (instead of a full restore).
- Options to do only System or Custom backups (also available through command line).
- View backup Properties to see backup file name(s) and path(s).
- Updated interface (flat toolbar, arrows on backup list when sorting).
v3.50 6/19/98
- Create a new subdirectory while browsing using the [Insert] key.
- Fixed path length check (long paths may cause LifeSaver to lock up during a backup).
- Fixed missing files when using LHA compression on some computers.
- Fixed "Unexpected Error" message when starting LifeSaver on some computers.
- Fixed problem with saving version number in INI file using a comma instead of a period.
- Fixed Zip/Lha warning when setting options.
v3.42 2/15/98
- Fixed startup scheduling problem when delay is set to 0 (previous versions created a backup every time).
v3.41 1/4/98
- Fixed "File not found" error while creating a new Rescue Disk.
v3.40 1/2/98
- Create a Rescue Disk for when Windows will not start.
- Added Msdos.sys to list of default system files.
- Increased maximum number of backups from 10 to 20.
- Added Version History to help file.
- Changed weekly StartUp schedule to run on a specific day of the week (instead of every 7 days).
- Fixed bug when setting System Agent options and LifeSaver is not installed in the default location.
- Fixed problem when default PkZip options includes the path.
- Added additional error checking while reading LifeSaver.ini file.
- Modified some toolbar icons.
v3.30 7/8/97
- Lock one or more backups to prevent them from being deleted.
- Fixed internal date format to work with non US formats (i.e. dd/mm/yy).
- Fixed scheduling problem at startup due to time rounding.
- Fixed wrapping text for some fonts.
v3.20 4/17/97
- New install program (smaller, faster, more reliable, single executable).
- Backup scheduling when running from StartUp folder.
- Add to/remove from System Agent, StartUp folder, or Desktop at any time.
- Easily change the backup schedule from the Options screen.
- Added link to JB Systems Web page in help menu.
- Register on the internet.
v3.01 3/1/97
- Fixed GPF error while loading LifeSaver on some computers caused by problems with some Matrox video drivers and MS Office 97.
- Fixed error while exiting during a delayed backup countdown.
- Updated LHA compression to prevent backups from stopping on some computers.
- Improved toolbar pictures for 256 color displays (now same as >256 colors).
v3.00 2/1/97
- New Interface!
- User selectable Toolbar, Status Bar, and backup sort order.
- Resizable screen for long backup names.
- Rename backups at any time.
- Enhanced on-line documentation (added contents file, and Win95 formatting).
- Fixed problem with user defined date formats.
- Fixed problem registering with some non-English versions of Win95.
v2.31 11/03/96
- Fixed false warning for missing files in backup.
- Fixed false warning for LHA version when files dated from Beta6.
- Fixed overlapping text in status screen for some video drivers.
v2.30 Final 10/10/96
- Prevent registered version from expiring.
- Improved System Agent scheduling so that LifeSaver will run as soon as possible if the computer was not on during the scheduled backup time.
- New 30 day trial period after using beta version for unregistered users.
- Register by phone with Visa or Mastercard.
v2.30 Beta1-6 (v2.29) 9/29/96
- Includes support for LHA compression (doesn't need pkzip).
- Safe registry restore from Windows.
- Install can add LifeSaver to: System Agent, StartUp folder, or Desktop.
- Added Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to on-line help.
- 30 day trial period for additional features (which are disabled unless registered).
- Site licenses include:
- Silent install option (no user prompts).
- Configure default options for install (i.e. add to System Agent, add to StartUp folder, add to StartUp folder if System Agent is not running, etc.).
- Added delayed backup command line argument (prevent conflicts with other programs in the StartUp folder).
- New install program (can set System Agent schedule, smaller, more flexible).
- Install checks if System Agent is running to set default install options.
- Replaced TabCtl32.ocx with ComCtl32.ocx because Sheridan/Microsoft did not fix bug in a newer version of TabCtl32.ocx (v4.01) which caused the following error: "Run-time error '429': You do not have an appropriate license to use this functionality"
v2.20 7/29/96
- Added backup file name to the "Quick Restore" menu.
- Added "Backup Now" shortcut to LifeSaver program group.
- Automatically update registry information before backup.
- Safer registry restore from Windows.
- Check "temp" directory for conflicts.
v2.01 7/25/96
- New install script.
- Split compressed file to fit on 1.44MB floppies.
v2.00 7/07/96
- Added capability to add up to 10 user defined files (with Drag and Drop support).
- Enhanced Quick Restore option
- Enhanced reliability of backups
- Fixed problem when WinBootDir is different from WinDir
- Checks if command line argument is too long for DOS shell
- Update SetName.bat file when most recent backup is deleted
v1.05 4/07/96
- Fixed "Error loading from file" error on some computers with OCX conflicts.
- Use command.com in Win95 directory first to fix potential problem with multi-boot systems.
- Check Pk file version for 2.04g.
v1.04 3/11/96
- Includes all required runtime DLLs (doesn't need VB4_32.ZIP).
- Fixed minor bug in install script.
v1.03 2/20/96
- Added shorcut for command.com
- (no shortcut caused DOS screen to appear on some machines).
v1.02 2/11/96
- Fixed bug which may cause LifeSaver to lock up on some machines.
- Added 2 debug command line options.
v1.01 2/3/96
- Copy files before compressing to make sure they are not modified.
- Alphabetize files within each group.
v1.00 12/3/95