What is BootRacer?

BootRacer for Windows calculates Windows boot time easily. Race your Windows boot using BootRacer and check your boot rating. If your computer boot time is less than one minute your rating is Excellent. Otherwise you need to speed up your Windows boot!

What's new?
Version 3.1 1) Fixed memory leak bug in the BootRacer service. 2) Fixed bug in the history report.

Version 3.0 1) New method of calculating "time to desktop" Desktop Ready. The method is based on the desktop response time. It is not CPU meter related. A user is able to start a program from the Windows desktop or from the start menu. 2) Measure of the user logon waiting time (logon timeout) under Windows Vista/Seven. 3) User login/logoff detection. User switching is supported. 4) Running under non-administrator accounts. 5) New design. 6) New history report with exporting ability to the HTML, DOC, Excel, CSV formats. 7) Added ability to collect the reports in the MySQL and Oracle databases BootRacer Enterprise.

Version 2.3

1) Improved detection of "time to desktop" using "Explorer ready" method. 2) Automatic subtracting the time used for entering the password from "time to desktop". 3) Added auto clearing of the history report.

4) Fixed small bugs. Version 2.2 1) The BootRacer Corporate Edition is able to collect logs from the computers to the SQL server. 2) A fixed bug with the logon/logoff event.

Version 2.1 1) Added "history report", useful for comparing everyday racing. The history report is available in the "Advanced" popup menu. 2) A fixed bug with signle time racing.

Version 2.0 1) Compatible with Windows 7 and Vista (32/64 bit). 2) The most accurate logon time detection. 3) Possibility to set a custom sensitivity level. Detection of the custom level during the Windows boot. 4) The BootRacer doesn't require administrative rights for its work. 5) The BootRacer Enterprise Edition is able to work fully hidden in the background. Version 1.0 Start!

System Requirements
To use BootRacer you need:

A personal computer with Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/Seven (both 32 and 64 bit) or higher. The amount of disk space you need to install BootRacer is approximately 6 MB.

 The memory requirements for BootRacer are similar to those for your operating system.

Getting Started
1. Install BootRacer on your computer. 2. Click "Start" when the main window appears. 3. Restart your computer. The BootRacer time-counting window will be shown after user logon. Note! Please do pay attention to auto opening/closing of the Windows start menu and changing cursor position. Its normal and its required for measuring desktop response time. Usually it occurs only one time.

If you need to start your work before finishing the Windows boot time you can do it as well. The BootRacer is able to continue its functioning at the same time. Also you can choose the Exit button.

Understanding Results

Time to logon the number of seconds from the Windows start point (not from computer start point) until the display Windows logon screen (or welcome screen). Logon timeout - the number of seconds from "Time to logon" event until the user successful logon. Usually its time for entering the user password. The logon timeout can be very large, but if the Windows autol ogon is used it may be zero. Logon to desktop - the number of seconds from the successful logon to a Desktop Ready event. Boot Time - the number of seconds from Windows start point to the Desktop Ready event appearance. Total time to desktop =Time to logon + Logon to desktop

Open BootRacer and you will see the last boot results on the main screen.

Choose "Show history" for analyzing your previous boot times.

Note!

The BootRacer displays only boot results, not logon after logoff measurements. Right click on the history table to get the popup menu. Choose "Display Details" and you will see additional information.

You are able to export the history to the Microsoft Word DOC, Excel and to the CSV and HTML formats.

Choose "Advanced", "Options " for customizing BootRacer.

Benefits of using BootRacer

1. Easy installation and use. 2. Automatically calculates your Windows boot time. 3. Minimum use of computer resources. 4. Runs under the non-administrator accounts. 5. BootRacer logs all the results to the history report and to the standard event log. You can check events using Windows Event Viewer. 6. BootRacer is free for non-commercial use.

Copyright/License/Warranty Disclaimer
BootRacer is Copyright (c) 2008-2011 by Greatis Software. All rights are reserved.

Carefully read the following terms and conditions before using this software. Use of the software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions. If you do not agree with them, do not use the software. License Agreement This is a freeware for non-commercial use. It is not free business use. Unregistered use of BootRacer for commercial use is a violation of

United States and International copyright laws.

BootRacer Free License

You may use the licensed software for non-commercial use.

BootRacer Business License

You may use the licensed software at work, for a commercial purpose, in any commercial context or environment. You may not use or execute two or more copies of the licensed software at the same time (e.g. on a server and on your home or office PC).

BootRacer Roaming License

The Roaming license allows an Administrator to run BootRacer from a CD or floppy or from flash on a specified # of machines up to an unlimited machine site license. You may use the licensed software at work, for a commercial purpose, in any commercial context or environment. You may copy the BootRacer software only for backup purpose not for transferring the BootRacer software to another person. You may not use or execute two or more copies of the licensed software at the same time.

BootRacer Site License

The Site license allows you to install BootRacer software to an unlimited number of computers in your company. You may use the licensed software at work, for a commercial purpose, in any commercial context or environment. You may copy the BootRacer software only for backup purpose not for transferring the BootRacer software to another person.

This software may be distributed freely on on-line services, bulletin boards or other electronic media as long as the files are distributed in their entirety. This software may be distributed on a CD-ROM, a disk, or other physical media without Greatis Software permission.

You may not alter this software in any way, including changing or removing any messages or windows.

You may not decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble or otherwise reduce this software to a human perceivable form. You may not modify, rent or resell

this software for profit, or create derivative works based upon this software. You may not publicize or distribute any registration code algorithms, information, or registration codes used by this software without Greatis Software permission.

Disclaimer of Warranty

THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OR MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BECAUSE OF THE VARYING HARDWARE/SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS INTO WHICH BootRacer MAY BE PUT, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF SUITABILITY FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

GOOD DATA PROCESSING PROCEDURE DICTATES THAT ANY PROGRAM BE THOROUGHLY TESTED BEFORE RELYING ON IT. THE USER MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAM. ANY LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.

How it works? Technical information

BootRacer uses the BootRacer service for detecting user login. The BootRacer service must have the Automatic startup type. If you use any antiviral software be sure that you allow the auto starting of the BootRacer Service (BootRacerServ.exe) and BootRace.exe. The BootRacer creates the hidden files in the "All Users\Public\Documents" subfolder Windows Vista or Seven: C:\Users\Public\Documents Windows XP i: "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\ Documents " Bootracer.ini a configuration file Bootracer.log a current session log file that is required for contacting support. Bootracer.his a history file. The file is automatically truncated after collecting 30 days of measure. It means that it contains information about the

latest 30 days of measure, not for the last 30 days. Every new boot measure adds 4Kbytes to the history file. Logons.txt a text file with the information about logon events. Only for Windows Vista/Seven.

Known issue
BootRacer doesnt work if you use a non standard Windows shell. BootRacer needs Windows Explorer.

Racing Options
1. You can measure Windows boot time every time or only once. 2. Displaying BootRacer time counting window during race. Suggested! 3. Writing results to the BootRacer event log. Suggested! You can always check your race statistics using Windows event viewer.

How to register this software?

Why should you register? If you want to use BootRacer for business, please purchase a license and register your software.

Pricing and Ordering

The registration fee for the BootRacer Business License is $19.95 USD.

After registration the unlock code is e-mailed within one or two days, this enables the software to function beyond the 30 days evaluation period. Payment can be done via the secure online registration services below; all major credit cards are accepted. We also support ordering by fax, phone, postal mail, wire transfer. http://www.greatis.com/bootracer/buy.htm

The legal users of the program receive the right to technical support via email, free-of-charge program fixes and upgrades to the new versions of the program.

Enterprise Edition
BootRacer Enterprise is the special version of BootRacer for using in the corporate environment.

Benefits: 1. The BootRacer takes the minimum number of computer resources. 2. Works are hidden in the background without the user assistance. 3. The BootRacer is fully compatible with Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/Seven 32 or 64 bit. 4. BootRaces is able to measure additional Windows boot events: - Windows start menu is ready Windows explorer is ready CPU is idle Also we can modify BootRacer for your company. 5. Distribution using the Microsoft SMS server or the via logon script. 6. Collecting results on the SQL servers (Microsoft, MySQL, Oracle), network share, event log, folder on the hard drive/ web server. You may contact us at: http://greatis.com/support

Technical support
If you discover an error in the program, visit our support center: http://www.greatis.com/support Or send an e-mail to [email protected] or [email protected]. In the letter specify your name, second name, e-mail. Try to describe as accurately as possible all actions that you carried out leading up to the occurrence of the error. Please provide us with your latest "bootracer.log " file. After analysis of the report you will receive a reply with our recommendations for addressing the problem.

About Greatis Software

Greatis Software is a rapidly growing company based in Yaroslavl, Russia that specializes in system software development and programming components for developers. You may contact us at: http://greatis.com/support Fax: 1-208-330-5710 Visit the main site: http://www.greatis.com http://www.greatissoftware.com