Runtime Error 380 What To Do?
Do I need to know HTML to use Birthday Bios?
Shows A Different Date Than The One Selected
Do I have to be connected to the internet to use Birthday Bios?
Printing Recommendations
What versions of Windows will Birthday Bios work on?
What is the most current version?
Birthday Bios says SHOWDOCVW.DLL Not Registered
How do I know which build or version I have?
Where can I get the most current version?
Can I distribute the pages I make with Birthday Bios?
What date ranges does Birthday Bios support?
Will I be able to create these neat prints after a couple years?
Exactly what information does Birthday Bios display?
How do I use a birthday info sheet for email stationery?
Runtime Error 339 or 50003? What To Do?

Do I need to know HTML to use Birthday Bios?
No, absolutely not. If you do know html, you can save your creations as a web page then edit them further in your html editor or just a plain text editor.
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Do I have to be connected to the internet to use Birthday Bios?
No, you do not need to be connected to the internet
Version 3.0 and above will need an internet connection to check for upgrades.
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What versions of Windows will Birthday Bios work on?
Windows 95/98/NT/2000
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What is the most current version?
Birthday Bios Build 3.0.2 is the current version.
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Birthday Bios says SHOWDOCVW.DLL Not Registered
Birthday Bios uses a Windows component called SHOWDOCVW.DLL. This is now part of the Microsoft Windows operating system, so it would be illegal for us to distribute it with Birthday Bios. Windows 98/NT/2000 already have this file installed. If you have an older version of Windows 95, install Internet Explorer 3.0 or above. This does not mean you have to use Microsoft's Browser, you need not ever look at it again after installing and it is free.
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How do I know which build or version I have?
Under the Help menu, click on About. It will say Build x.x.x
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Where can I get the most current version?
Download links for the evaluation on this site will always be the most current version. If you have purchased a copy of Birthday Bios check the support page. Electronic (downloadable) upgrades are free to registered users. In version 3.0 or above, click on the Check For Free Upgrades menu item under the Help Menu. Go to support.
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Can I distribute the pages I make with Birthday Bios?
After you purchase the registered version of Birthday Bios, not only can you distribute your creations, but you can sell them on T-shirts, in frames, etc.
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What date ranges does Birthday Bios support?
The Birthday Bios software support all dates from January 1st 1900 to December 31st 2000. Read below about the free updates to stay current.
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Will I be able to create these neat cards after a couple years?
Yes! Naturally the software doesn't contain historical data for dates that are in the future. Registered users will be able to get free upgrades so Birthday Bios can always generate birthday sheets for the current year. You can find more info about this on our support site.
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Exactly what information does Birthday Bios display?
Birthday Bios displays different styles that include; the number of years, months, days, hours, minutes, and seconds you've been alive. How much of that time you've slept. Birthstones and their meanings, birth flowers, astrological sign and description, Chinese astrological sign and description. President during the birth year, famous people who share the same birthday, important events that happened on the birth year, and the following prices at the time of birth: bread, cars, homes, milk, gas, and stamps. Academy Award winners, World Series Winners, Top Music Hits. Also, the average income for the birth year.
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How do I use a birthday info sheet for email stationery?
This is one of the neatest things you can do with Birthday Bios. First make an information page, and double check your To and From messages for accuracy. Then save the html file to your hard drive and make a note of where you saved it. When composing a message to the birthday person (by email), choose to use custom stationery and select the html file you saved. If you need more help, just contact us.
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Printing Recommendations
All Birthday Bios History Pages are designed to print on 8 1/2 X 11 inch paper. Any kind will work. To save ink and improve quality, we recommend printing with a white background. You can change the background colors, however it will use significantly more ink (esp Inkjets). Instead, choose an already colored sheet of paper, change the background to white, and print.

Try this: Use paper that is a dark beige color. Change your printer properties to print in greyscale or just black and white. Now print. Also, try various stationery combinations.
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Shows A Different Date Than The One Selected
The demo version of Birthday Bios has only one limitation. After you select a date and click Done, the date is randomized. This does not occur after entering your registration number one time. Buy Now
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Runtime Error 339 or 50003? What To Do?
The best way to fix these errors is to completely uninstall Birthday Bios, then reinstall using the Runtime Installation. Read more here.
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Runtime Error 380 What to do?
This means you do not have the latest version of Birthday Bios. You need 3.0 or above. You can just download the current evaluation copy, uninstall Birthday Bios, then install the latest version.
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