Welcome and thank you for purchasing the safest and simplest uninstaller for Windows. This document contains last minute changes and instructions that could not be included in the printed user manuals.
Installing Applications Through WinDelete
If you are having difficulties installing an application through WinDelete, verify that the program will properly install through the Windows File Manager. Programs that will not install through the File Manager, will not install through WinDelete.
WinDelete Seems to be Stalled or Halted
If the WinDelete window does not re-appear after installing an application, double-click on the WinDelete icon to continue and complete the install.
Installing applications that require a Windows or system restart: WinDelete is designed to recognize that a restart has occurred during application installation and will automatically come back up upon reentering Windows. There are some instances where WinDelete will not automatically resume operation upon entering Windows. In this case, simply double-click on the WinDelete icon and WinDelete will recognize that an installation was in progress and ask you if you would like to continue.
Scanning Multiple Hard Disk Drives
Through the Options | Drive Selection menu you can choose the hard disk drive(s) WinDelete scans before, during, and after installing or uninstalling an application. If you are not scanning the hard disk where the application is added, the components and related files will always appear as "yellow" when you choose to uninstall the application.
Installing DOS Applications
When installing a DOS application or an application that doesn't automatically create an icon in Program Manager, WinDelete will prompt you to add an icon to the WinDelete Installations group. This icon is for uninstall purposes only. You will not be able to execute the application with this icon.
Uninstalling Applications
Do Not Remove...
You should not delete the contents of the TMP, DAT or BAK subdirectories under WinDelete. These files store information and history on installs and uninstalls performed through WinDelete.
SYSTEM.INI
WinDelete will not remove any files referenced in the [Boot] section of the SYSTEM.INI.
Upgrading Installed Application
Partial installs, such as upgrades, may not show all of the files as safe to uninstall or green.
Partially Installed Programs
If you try to install or uninstall a program after a program has recently crashed, you must first exit Windows and then reenter. This will remove any files that may still be residing in memory.
General Tips
If a program's icon is removed, you will not be able to uninstall that program through WinDelete.
If you are unable to install or uninstall applications through WinDelete, have your System Administrator check the [Restrictions] section in your PROGMAN.INI file.
Documentation Errata
WinDelete is not designed to operate on 80286 machines as the WinDelete box states.
WinDelete will not operate under the Windows NT operating system as stated in the user manual.
Incompatible Applications
WinDelete will not successfully install or uninstall applications if your primary desktop is something other than Program Manager.
Problems may be experienced with certain shareware applications that directly change the Program Manager. These types of programs generally establish a unique communication link with the Program Manager. If you experience any problems during a WinDelete Installation session, please contact our technical support staff.
Use Caution When Deleting
If you are removing only a portion of an application (like the Readme file or tutorials) make sure you do not delete the Primary application (the .EXE file colored green). Use caution, if you accidently remove the primary application, the program will no longer run.
