ShowAboutBox Method (Utility Control)
Windows - Visual C++

Description
The ShowAboutBox method displays a dialog box showing NewsObjects version and system information.  

Syntax
long result = ShowAboutBox();

The ShowAboutBox syntax has these parts:

Part	Description
result	Return value. A long integer containing 0 if successful and -1 if not.

 Remarks
Diagnostic utility which contains the following information:

• Physical Memory: physical memory available to system
  

• Disk Space: free disk space on current (default) drive
  
• Server Name: NewsEdge Sever currently connected to
  
• NewsEdge NewsObjects: List of all NewsObjects, version information, and filename. If a NewsObject is not installed on the system, the filename will be displayed as "Not Installed".
  
• System Info: Displays the standard Microsoft System Info application. If not installed, the button will appear dimmed.

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