Overview

The Program tab of the Options Window allows you to specify VueMinder Calendar program options.

Startup Options

Automatically Check For Updates

You can choose to have VueMinder Calendar automatically check for updates when started, daily, weekly, or monthly. If a more recent version is available, the VueMinder Calendar Updater window will be automatically displayed, assuming your firewall doesn't block VueMinder Calendar from connecting to the internet. You can also manually check for updates using the "Check for Updates" option of the Help menu. Note, when VueMinder Calendar checks for updates, nothing is transmitted from your computer. A program version file is read from the VueMinder Calendar website, and the latest version number indicated in the file is compared with the version number of your current installation.

Run at Windows Startup

By default, VueMinder Calendar runs automatically when Windows is started. It will reside in the task tray until a reminder comes due or you want to see the main window. If you prefer VueMinder Calendar to not start automatically when Windows starts, you can disable this by unchecking the "Run at Windows startup" box. Power users can also control startup by running "msconfig" and clicking the Startup tab. You can still manually command VueMinder Calendar to run via the Start menu or Desktop shortcut (if installed).

Show Splash Screen When Windows Starts

You can choose to show the VueMinder Calendar splash screen when VueMinder starts during Windows startup. The splash screen is displayed when manually commanding VueMinder Calendar to start but is hidden by default when Windows starts. It displays time remaining to load as well as random tips and tricks for getting the most out of the program.

Minimize to Task Tray When Windows Starts

By default, VueMinder Calendar runs in the background and is minimized to the system tray when Windows starts. If this option is unchecked, the VueMinder Calendar window will display at its previous size and location when Windows starts.

Program Data Options

Options are provided for changing the data folder and adding password-protection.

Private Data Location

The default data folder will depend on the version of Windows and your login name.

• Windows Vista/7 - C:\Users\YouLoginName\AppData\Local\VueSoft\VueMinder
• Windows XP - C:\Documents and Settings\YourLoginName\Local Settings\Application Data\VueSoft\VueMinder

To change the data location, type in a new path or click the "..." button to browse for a path. After selecting the new path, your data will be saved at the new location.

Protect Data With a Password

If you prefer an added level of security, you can password protect your data by checking the "Protect data with a password" box and then entering the desired password. When this option is enabled, a password must be specified when the program is started. Otherwise, the program won't load.

The password is encrypted (256-bit) and embedded within the calendar data file, so attempting to copy the data to some other computer and load it from there will still result in the password prompt appearing. If you forget your password, you can request a reset, but will need to have purchased a license so your identity can be confirmed. Also, if you later decide you know longer want a password, simply go to the Program Options and uncheck the password box.

Background Operation

These options allow you to control how VueMinder Calendar behaves when running in the background.

Always Show Taskbar Icon

When this option is enabled, minimizing the main window will result in the VueMinder Calendar icon continuing to appear on the task bar, as it does when the main window is displayed. When unchecked, the task bar icon will be hidden and the only indication VueMinder Calendar is running will be the task tray icon.

Minimize to Task Tray

By default, when the main window is closed via the Exit command from the File menu or clicking the X in the upper-right corner, VueMinder will minimize to the task tray and continue running in the background. If you prefer the program to fully exit rather than minimize, you can uncheck the "Minimize to task tray when VueMinder Calendar window is closed" box.

Suppress the Task Tray Tooltip

When the main window is minimized the first time, a tooltip balloon will appear explaining how to access the main window again. Check the "Suppress the task tray tooltip when minimizing" box to prevent this notification from appearing.

Redisplay VueMinder Calendar Using Hotkey

If the program has been minimized to the task tray, you can quickly restore display of the main window by using a global hotkey. There is no default hotkey assigned, but this can be changed by enabling the option and then selecting a hotkey combination from the drop-down list.

Show Desktop Calendar Using Hotkey

A global hotkey can be assigned to minimize all open windows and show the Desktop Calendar. This is similar to the "Show Desktop" command provided by Windows, but doesn't inadvertently minimize the Desktop Calendar. There is no default hotkey assigned, but this can be changed by enabling the option and then selecting a hotkey combination from the drop-down list. 

 

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