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Are my data safe?

10/1/2011

Absolutely!
StarReminder has a complete backup mechanism. All backups are stored in "StarReminder\Backup" folder.

Every day on startup a backup of your database is created in the form "StarReminder.dat.DD-MM-YYYY". The backups of the last six (6) days are preserved. Additionally, a backup file ("StarReminder-001.dat") is created every one (1) hour.

Still for maximum protection you can create a backup anytime. From the Main window menu choose "File > Create a backup".

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Which files do I need to backup?

10/1/2011

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If you still want to make your backup, all you have to do is to backup:

backup the "My Documents\StarReminder" folder, or
if you are using USB installation, backup the "StarReminder" located in your USB disk root.

This folder contains all the necessary backup files.

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How do I restore a backup?

10/1/2011

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From the Main window menu choose "File > Restore a backup". From the dialog tha appears select the backup file.

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How do I enter reminders in my native language?

10/1/2011

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Windows settings
Open the Regional and Language Options applet (found in Windows’ Control Panel). On the Regional Options tab select your language e.g. Russian, Greek, etc for Standards and formats.

StarReminder -Regional and Language options - Standards and formats

On the Advanced tab select your language e.g. Russian, Greek, etc for Language for non-Unicode programs.

StarReminder Regional and Language options - Language fot non-Unicode programs

StarReminder settings
The script for the current selected font must be changed to match your language. e.g. Russian, Greek, etc. If you cannot find a matching script then a different font that contains a matching script with your native language should be selected.

Open the "Preferences" window and select the "General" tab. Click on the "Click here to change font" link, and select your native language in the Script dropdown list:

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How do I check for available updates?

10/1/2011

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You can either:

Open the Main window. From the menu choose "Help > Check for updates", or
Open the "Preferences" window and select the "About" tab. Click on "Check for updates" link.

StarReminder, will lauch the VersionUpdater utility:

Press the 'Check' button. VersionUpdater will connect to the internet and inform you if there are any updates.
If updates are available then press the 'Download' button. The necessary files will be downloaded and extracted in StarReminder's folder.
Upon successful installation the Υellow text area will be turn Green indicating that StarReminder can be launched.

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How do I see which version I have?

10/1/2011

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Open the "Preferences" window and select the "About" tab. The version number and build date are shown in the underlined text in the picture bellow.

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When I register the product will my reminders be preserved?

10/1/2011

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Of course! A few working hours after purchasing/registering the product you will receive via email your activation key which converts the shareware (Trial) version into a registered product. All reminders that have been added up to that moment will be preserved and you can keep on using it normally.

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How do I force the software to record its activity into the LOG file?

9/30/2011

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By following the simple steps:

Open the Main window.
(click on the tray icon or from Windows' start menu choose "Programs > StarReminder > StarReminder")
From the menu choose "Help > Preferences". On the dialog select the "System" tab and click on the "[ ] Enable Log" option.

From now on the software's activity is recorded inside the LOG file. When the problem occurs close StarReminder and attach the LOG file "StarReminder.log", located in your desktop, in an e-mail and send it to reminder@starreminder.info.

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How do I send you a screenshot of a technical problem that I see?

9/30/2011

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A picture is worth 1000 words, they say. If you see something is wrong with the program, press the "Print Screen" (or PrtSc) button on the keyboard.
You have now placed a screenshot in the clipboard.
You can now go to Microsoft word or to Microsoft Paint ("Start >Accessories >Paint"), PASTE the image in a new file and send that file to us.

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How do I activate the program?

11/5/2010

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Once you purchase you must activate your StarReminder copy in order to convert it from a trial to a full version. Therefore, after purchasing you will receive an e-mail with subject "Thank you for buying StarReminder". This e-mail contains your activation key along with your registration details.

Open the Main window and from the menu choose the "Help > Activate Program".
Copy/paste (to avoid typing mistakes) the registration details and your activation key in the proper from the "Thank you for buying StarReminder" email in the edit boxes and press the OK button.

If the information are correctly entered a "Program successfully activated" message will be displayed.

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