It IS Very important that you read this for an easy install!


Introduction

MCTheme.zip is a Mariah Carey desktop theme designed for Microsoft Plus! for Microsoft Windows 95. This theme includes an startup logo, special shutdown and turn-off logos, desktop icons, cursors, movie poster based wallpaper, and font, quality system sounds and an excellent screensaver to give your desktop that would Mariah herself proud!


Requirements

A computer running Microsoft Windows 95.
Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95.
An unzip program with long filename capabilities. We recommend using WinZip 6.0 for Windows 95 or newer. If you don’t have WinZip or if you have an older version you can download an update or evaluation version from their web site at .

Recommended

A screen resolution of  640x480 pixels or better
A screen operating in high color (16 bit) mode or better.
If you have a high color or true color display, install the CVisual Enhancements” from Microsoft Plus! and turn on the CShow icons using all possible colors” option on the Plus! tab from CDisplay Properties”. Make sure that the CStretch Desktop Wallpaper to Fit The Screen” is turned on.

Installation

Unzip the zip/archive to a temporary location (such as c:\temp) with an unzip program that supports long filenames using the directory and folder information that is stored in the archive. You should now have one folder and eight files. If you have a lot of files but no folder you should refer to your unzip program’s documentation to find out how to turn on unzipping with directory and folder information.
Run the theme’s installation script CInstall Mariah Carey.bat” by double clicking on it.
You can then remove the temporary files.

Troubleshooting

The installation script says there is something wrong with the long filenames.
Most of the theme’s files have long filenames, which means that the archive must be unzipped with a program that supports these long filenames. Using an old unzip program results in broken long filenames which make it impossible to install the theme. We recommend using WinZip from Niko Mak Computing, version 6.0 for Windows 95 or newer. If you don’t have WinZip or if you have an older version you can download an update or evaluation version from their web site at . 
The installation script says CSharing Violation” regarding Lagune.ttf.
This simply means you already have the font that is installed with this Theme.
The installation script says CDesktop Themes” from Microsoft Plus! is not installed.
Having the CDesktop Themes” part from Microsoft Plus! installed is required to use this desktop theme. To install this part run the Plus! setup program, choose for a custom install and mark the checkbox next to CDesktop Themes”. If you don’t want to install all the themes that come with Plus! hit the CChange Option...” button and deselect all but one of the listed themes (you must install at least one of the listed themes or Plus! won’t install the Desktop Themes program). When the Plus! setup is complete and you have restarted you computer you can install the Mariah Carey Theme.
The installation script says it can’t find a certain file.
The installation script checks if all the files needed are present. If one of the files is missing, you should make sure that you have unzipped all files from the archive. A list of all files that should be in the archive is included in this documentation. If the archive you downloaded is incomplete, please tell the maintainer of the site where you downloaded it from that the file he has is incomplete and download a complete version from the main distribution site mentioned elsewhere in this documentation.
The installation script says the folder CMariah Carey” is missing.
      The theme’s files are stored in a separate folder, and are also stored in the archive with this folder information. 
      You should instruct you unzip program to extract not only the files but also the folder information that is stored
       on the archive. If you are using WinZip version 6.0 for Windows 95 or newer you can do this by checking the 
      CUse Folder Names” option in the Extract dialog box. 
 
Uninstalling the startup and shutdown logos

Since the startup and shutdown logos cannot be changed through the Control Panel’s CDesktop Themes” applet, We have included two small scripts in the theme’s package to make it easy to uninstall and install these logos. Called CUninstall Mariah Carey  logos.bat” and CInstall Mariah Carey  logos.bat” they are placed in the main theme folder (this usually is Cc:\program files\plus!\themes”), but they can be safely moved to any other location without losing their functionality. To uninstall or install the theme’s logos all you have to do is run the appropriate file by double clicking on it.

Note: These scripts only work if you have used the theme’s installation script to install the theme.

Distribution

This theme is freeware, which means that it may be distributed freely so long as all files are kept together, no modifications are made and no money is ever charged for the theme itself in any form. Wherever possible, the theme should be accompanied by a link to   It is not allowed to use or distribute separate parts or files from this theme. If this theme is placed on a magazine’s cover disk or CD, we would appreciate receiving a copy of the magazine. If you make this theme available for download from your bbs, FTP Server  or web site, please send us a message so that we can keep you informed of changes or updates.

Obtaining add-ons or updates

If there will ever be any add-ons or updates for this theme information pertaining to same will be available from :

http://www.mariahcarey.org
The official Mariah Carey website.


Disclaimer

No warranty: this product and any related documents are provided Cas is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The entire risk arising out of use of performance of this product remains with the end user. No liability for consequential damages: to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall anyone be liable for any damages whatsoever (including without limitation, damages for loss of business profit, business interruption, loss of business information or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of this product.


Contacting the author
If you have any suggestions, additions or gratitude (much appreciated!) regarding this theme, you can contact us at Webmaster@mariahcarey.org. If you are contacting us because you are experiencing a problem that you can’t solve with this documentation please describe the problem as accurate as you can, mention which theme you are using and make sure your reply address is correct.

Thank you for your interest in the mariahcarey.org theme!

Copyrights and trademarks

Theme and entirity of components excluding WAV files © copyright mariahcarey.org
WAV files © copyright Sony Music, Intl.
Original Bat and Instruction files  trademark and © copyright Brendon O’Sullivan (bos@ozemail.com.au).
Microsoft is a ® registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows and Windows 95 are  trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
WinZip is a ® registered trademark of Nico Mak Computing, Inc.

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