PE Explorer v1.50
Copyright (C) 2000-2001 by Heaventools Ltd. All rights reserved.

Web: 	http://www.heaventools.com
e-mail:	support@heaventools.com

CONTENTS
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 1 Program information 
 2 Company information 
 3 Program description 
 4 What's new  
 5 System Requirements
 6 Help system
 7 Installation 
 8 Uninstallation 
 9 Technical support 
10 Distribution terms
11 Protection
12 Registration
13 Copyright and license
14 Disclaimer of warranty


1 Program information
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 Program Archive Name:  pexsetup.exe
 Program Name:  PE Explorer
 Program Version:  1.50
 Program Release Date:  October 12, 2001
 Target OS:  Windows 9x/ME/NT/2000/XP
 Distribution type:  Shareware (US$99.00) 


2 Company information
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 Developer Name:  Heaventools Ltd
 Developer e-mail:  support@heaventools.com
 Developer WWW:  http://www.heaventools.com 


3 Program description
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 PE Explorer is the versatile troubleshooting tool for Delphi, C++ and VB 
 developers that comes equipped with Visual Resource Editor, Quick Function 
 Syntax Lookup, Dependency Scanner, Section Editor and Disassembler for win32 
 EXE and DLL files.

 A PE file ("portable executable") is the native format of executable binaries 
 (DLLs, drivers and programs) for the Microsoft Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP 32-bit 
 operating systems.

 With PE Explorer you can view, edit and repair the internal structures
 of PE files with the click of a button. PE Explorer makes it easy to
 analyze source code, correct checksums, repair damaged resources or
 modify the internal arrangements of PE files. It works with PE formats
 such as EXE, DLL, SYS, BPL, DPL, CPL, OCX, SCR and other win32
 executables.

 PE Explorer offers one of the most convenient and easy-to-use resource 
 editors available for Windows. Visual editing features let you quickly 
 modify executable file resources from within the file without having to 
 write any scripts. Dialog boxes, menus, string tables, icons, bitmaps 
 and more are right at your fingertips. 

 The latest addition to PE Explorer is the XP Visual Style Manifest Wizard 
 that allows your application to take advantage of the new common control 
 styles and appearances featured in Windows XP.

 Another addition to PE Explorer is Quick Function Syntax Lookup. Now, when 
 reviewing functions with the Imports, Exports and Delay Imports viewers, 
 clicking a function entry instantly displays the calling syntax for that 
 function. Parameters, return values, calling conventions are conveniently 
 displayed for you in the window below. Double clicking an entry launches a 
 description editor for adding comments or changing details. Say good bye to 
 digging through bloated help files and slogging through multiple archive 
 volumes just to hash out an API reference.

 Dependency Scanner tool recursively scans all modules linked to by a 
 particular PE file.

 The PE Explorer disassembler is designed to be easy to use compared 
 with other disassemblers. To that end, some of the functionality found 
 in other products has been left out in order to keep the process simple 
 and easy to use. The PE Explorer disassembler assumes that some manual 
 editing of the reproduced code will be needed. To facilitate additional 
 hand coding, however, the disassembler utilizes a qualitative algorithm 
 designed to reconstruct the assembly language source code of target files 
 with the highest degree of accuracy possible.        

 Use it for serious development projects, for restoring lost information, 
 for keeping damaged files intact, to reverse engineer projects with missing 
 source code, or to simply reduce the numerous internal information sources 
 of PE files into a more convenient viewing format. The possibilities are 
 up to you. 

 For further information open the HELP.CHM file.

4 What's new
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 See the History.txt file.


5 System Requirements
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 Pentium based IBM PC compatible computer (or higher);
 16MB of free memory;
 Microsoft Windows 9x/ME/NT/2000/XP;
 Screen resolution 800x600 (or higher);
 Windows-compatible pointing device called mouse (or whatever);
 MSIE 4.0 (or higher) for the HTML help system.

 NOTE: 
 Users working with large file sizes will benefit from system 
 requirements that exceed those listed above. This will ensure a faster 
 disassembling.


6 Help system
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 PE Explorer help system uses progressive Microsoft HTML Help.
 HTML Help ships with Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 (or higher), 
 Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, and Microsoft Visual Studio.

 If you don't have support for HTML Help, you have the following options:

 a) Download HTML Help Viewer as a standalone component from 
    http://www.microsoft.com/workshop/author/htmlhelp/
 b) Download the PE Explorer user manual from 
    http://www.heaventools.com/download/pexhelp.zip

 Otherwise, you will be not able to use the help in PE Explorer.


7 Installation
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 Run PEXSETUP.EXE program and follow the instructions step by step.

 NOTE:
 If you have any previous BETA version of PE Explorer installed, you 
 should uninstall it before.


8 Uninstallation
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 Run Uninstall command from Start|Programs|PE Explorer menu group,
 or use Add/Remove Programs from the Control Panel.


9 Technical support
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 We believe that our web site is typically the quick and easy way to find 
 the information you are looking for. For additional assistance, please 
 contact PE Explorer Technical Support <support@heaventools.com>
 
 Please include the following in your message:

 * Version of the program as it shows in About (under Help menu).
 * Windows version. Also clarify whether your Windows:
	* includes service packs and other fixes installed
	* US or international
      	* OEM or not
 * Computer hardware: CPU class, memory and hard drive space available.
 * Description of your problem (provide as much information as possible)

 We want to hear from you!
 The PE Explorer team welcomes your comments and suggestions about PE Explorer.


10 Distribution terms
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 PE Explorer may be distributed freely in its original unmodified
 and unregistered form. The distribution package has to include all files
 of its original distribution.
  
 Distributors may not charge any money for it, while they may charge money 
 for the medium (online-time, CD-ROM, etc.).

 If you like to bundle PE Explorer with other programs, goods, services,
 etc. please feel free to contact <support@heaventools.com> to figure 
 out the conditions.


11 Protection
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 PE Explorer is distributed as Shareware. Shareware is a distribution 
 method, not a type of software. This is not Freeware or Public Domain. 
 Copyright laws apply to both shareware and commercial software, and the 
 copyright holder retains all rights. You may use the shareware version 
 for 30 days. If after 30 days you would like to continue using it, then 
 you should purchase a license. After you pay, you will receive Registration
 information from us to tell PE Explorer that you have paid the license 
 fee. 


12 Registration
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 Registration fee is US$99.00. See the Register.htm file for details.


13 Copyright and license
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 See the License.txt file for license agreement.


14 Disclaimer of warranty
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 This software is provided "as is" and without warranties whether expressed or
 implied. Because of the various software and hardware environments into
 which this program may be put, no warranty of fitness for a particular
 purpose is offered.

 Usage of this program may violate the copyright of the modified software. 
 It is your responsibility to respect all legal aspects. You don't have the 
 right to release to public any programs which were altered using PE Explorer,
 if not expressively granted by the respective authors. PE Explorer is 
 strictly for your personal use!

