JSutils for Computer Shutdown Utilities and Energy Use Calculators
Updated: 14-Nov-2011
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EnCalcEU FAQ

Version: 5.5
Size: 519KB
Released: 15-November-2011
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Which Operating Systems Does EnCalcEU Support?
EnCalcEU is designed to work on WIndows 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows XP including Service Packs 1, 2 and 3, WIndows Vista including Service Packs 1 and 2 and Windows 7 including Service Pack 1. Windows NT, 95, 98 & ME are NOT supported.

Does EnCalcEU Work On Both 32bit And 64 bit Operating Systems?
EnCalcEU is a 32 bit executable that is compatible with both 32 bit and 64 bit operating systems.

Can EnCalcEU Be Installed Over An Existing Version?
Yes, In most cases there are no problems installing over the top of an existing installation. To keep the default settings do not allow the configuration file to be overwritten when prompted. The only exceptions are when upgrading from version 2.0 and below and the user upgrading is different to the user who originally installed the program or downgrading to an earlier version of the program, in these cases uninstall the old program first.

Are There Any Issues Using EnCalcEU on WIndows Vista And Windows 7 With User Account Control Turned On?
There are no known issues when UAC is enabled on Vista and Windows 7.

EnCalcEU Does Not Work For The Way My Supplier Charges Me.
If EnCalcEU doesn't work for the way you are charged for electricity we would like to hear from you with a description of the problem and your suppliers web site address. Contact us via the web site.

What Currencies Has EnCalcEU Been Tested With?
UK Pounds (£), US Dollars ($) and Euros ( €). It should work OK with other currencies.

How Accurate Is The CO2 Conversion Factor?
The conversion factor is a compromise since the actual figure is dependent on the mix of capacity used to generate the electricity used which in practice will vary due to the time of year, the time of day and the losses in the transmission system which vary with distance. This factor can be changed from the main screen if required to suit particular circumstances.

Why Doesn't The Save Defaults Button Work?
The Save Defaults button will only work if the program is run by a user with administrative privileges.

How Do I Check The Digital Signature Of A File
Right click on the file, select properties and the digital signature tab. Select the signer name and click on Details. You will then be able to access details of the certificate and timestamp. Only executable files are signed. If the digital signature tab does not exist the file is not signed.

How Much Memory Does The Program Use?
This is dependent on the operating system and program state but will be around 7MB.

How Much Disk SPace Does EnCalcE Need?
Around 2.2MB including space for large log files - the program takes up 1.6MB.

Where Can I Find Out More Information About EnCalcEU
Technical Notes* relating to EncalcEU can be found in the support* section.