Dear Tech Support,

Last year I upgraded from GIRLFRIEND 7.0 to WIFE 1.0 and noticed that the new 
program began unexpected child processing that took up a lot of new space and 
valuable resources.  No mention of this phenomenon was included in the 
product brochure so I haven't been able to determine if this is a bug or a 
feature.

In addition, WIFE 1.0 installs itself into all other programs and launches 
during system initialization where it monitors all other system activity.  
Applications such as POKER NIGHT 10.3, DRUNKEN BOYS NIGHT 2.5, and SATURDAY 
FOOTBALL 5.0 no longer run, crashing the system whenever selected.  I cannot 
seem to keep WIFE 1.0 in the background while attempting to run some of my 
other favorite applications.  I'm thinking about going back to GIRLFRIEND 
7.0, but the uninstall does not work on this program. Can you help me, please?

Thanks,
A TROUBLED USER


Dear Troubled User,
This is a very common problem that men complain about, but is mostly due to a 
primary misconception. Many people upgrade from GIRLFRIEND 7.0 to WIFE 1.0 
with the idea that WIFE 1.0 is merely a Utilities and Entertainment program. 
 
WIFE 1.0 is an OPERATING SYSTEM and designed by its creator to run 
everything. It is unlikely you would be able to purge WIFE 1.0 and still 
convert back to GIRLFRIEND 7.0. Hidden operating files within your system 
would cause GIRLFRIEND 7.0 to emulate WIFE 1.0, so nothing is gained by the 
conversion. It is impossible to uninstall, delete, or purge the program files 
from your system once installed. You cannot go back to GIRLFRIEND 7.0 because 
WIFE 1.0 is not designed to do this. Some have tried to install GIRLFRIEND 
8.0 or WIFE 2.0, but end up with more problems than the original system. Look 
in your manual under "Warnings-Alimony/Child Support".

I recommend you keep WIFE 1.0 and just deal with the situation.  I suggest 
the background inter-process API C:\PROGRAM FILES\YESDEAR to alleviate system 
conflicts. Having installed WIFE 1.0 myself, I might also suggest you read 
the entire section of the manual regarding General Partnership Faults GPF's). 
As the license holder, you assume all responsibility for the faults and 
problems that might occur, regardless of the cause. The best course of action 
when GPF's occur will be to open a DOS box and run the program, 
C:\APOLOGIZE". Exercise extreme caution to avoid excessive use of C:\PROGRAM 
FILES\YESDEAR because ultimately you will have to run "C:\APOLOGIZE" before 
the system will return to normal. In extreme cases, a cold boot may be 
necessary, but this carries the risk of loss of data and permanent loss of 
system resources. The system will run smoothly as long as you take the blame 
for all GPF's. WIFE 1.0 is a great program, but very high-maintenance and 
resource intensive. Most users require additional memory and training to get 
acceptable results. Consider buying additional software to improve the 
performance of WIFE 1.0. I recommend Flowers 2.1 and DIAMONDS 5.0. DINNER OUT 
1.6 has its supporters.  Do not under any circumstance install SHORT SKIRT 
SECRETARY 3.3. This is not a supported application for WIFE 1.0 and is likely 
to cause irreversible damage to both the operating system and hardware.