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WinZip(R) Install/Try Uninstall Component beta 4a
Copyright (C) 1991-1996 Nico Mak Computing, Inc. All Rights Reserved
#### PRE-RELEASE BETA TEST VERSION ####
Be sure to read these notes before installing and using this software!
This is the forth pre-release beta version of the Install/Try/Uninstall
component of WinZip for Windows 95. This feature, formerly only
available in the Windows 3.1 version of WinZip, lets you install, try,
and UNINSTALL software distributed in ZIP files under Windows 95.
A couple people reported unreproducable GPFs in the previous beta. This
version should fix that problem.
There are no known bugs in this version - if you find problems, please
report them by Internet email to beta@winzip.com or post a message in
the "WinZip Beta" section in the GO WINZIP area on CompuServe. Please
do not post beta feedback in other forums or newsgroups, else they may
never be seen by the developer.
This feature REQUIRES WinZip 6.1 or 6.0a; it will not work with the
release version of WinZip 6.0.
*** Caution ***
This is pre-release software; use with caution. Be sure you have a good
backup of your system files before running, just in case of problems
*** Installation ***
First install WinZip 6.1. Then copy the wzun95.dll and wz95.vxd files
to your WinZip directory (usually c:\Program Files\WinZip). The next
time you start WinZip the Install/Try/Uninstall feature will be
operational (note that this feature only works on ZIP files containing a
SETUP or INSTALL program).
*** Feature Description ***
WinZip's unique Install/Try/Uninstall feature makes it easy to install
and uninstall software distributed in archives. This feature can save
megabytes of disk space by tracking and removing all traces of an
application. WinZip will run the installation program in an archive,
give you a chance to try the program, and optionally offer to restore
your system to its original state. The uninstall step can selectively
remove files, icons, or program groups created by an install program,
and can restore any altered INI files. You have complete control over
the uninstall process, and no changes are made without approval.
Note: the Install feature is only available if an archive contains an
"install" or "setup" program. If the Install button is not displayed,
use the CheckOut Feature to try the software in the archive.
To use the Install/Try/Uninstall feature
* Press the Install toolbar button or select Install from the Actions
menu to extract all files to a temporary directory and run the
install program.
* Try the program that was installed.
* Decide whether to leave the program installed or to uninstall.
If you choose to uninstall, WinZip will display the Uninstall dialog box
which will let you select whether to
* Delete any Start Menu items created by the installation process.
* Delete any Directories or files created by the installation process.
* Restore your autoexec.bat, config.sys, registration database, or ini
files if they were changed by the installation process.
Restrictions:
* All configuration changes made between an install and uninstall are
considered to have been made by the install process. For example,
if you switch to your word processor and save a document during the
installation process, the document is considered to have been
created as part of the install process. If you subsequently
uninstall, WinZip will list the document you created in the
Uninstall dialog box along with files created during the install
procedure. Therefore it is strongly suggested that you do not run
any programs other than those related to the program you are
installing until you have decided whether to uninstall.
* The uninstall procedure does not let you restore files that are
changed or deleted unless they are one of the special files that are
backed up during initialization: autoexec.bat, config.sys,
and the .ini files in your Windows directory.
Notes:
* The uninstall feature does not notice files or directories created
from DOS boxes (after all, this is a Windows program!).
* The uninstall feature does not attempt to save information across
sessions.
* The Install operation requires that the entire product being
installed is distributed in one archive.
* WinZip determines whether an archive contains an install or setup
program by checking for a file that 1) is executable, 2) has
"install" or "setup" in the filename, and 3) does not contain
directory information. If no file matches these criteria the
Install operation is disabled.
* If the program you installed adds an uninstall routine to the
Control Panel Add/Remove Programs applet, WinZip will offer to
run the "Remove Program" feature. It will then give you a
chance to uninstall any leftover changes to your system.
For more information please see the online help topics titled
Questions and Answers About Install/Try/Uninstall
Install Dialog Box
Uninstall Dialog Box
*** Feedback ***
Comments are welcome. Please be sure to post them in the "WinZip Beta"
section of the GO WINZIP area on CompuServe (S22) or send them by email
to beta@winzip.com. It is usually helpful to mention which version of
WinZip Self-Extractor you are using (this is version 1.1, beta 4a),
which operating system you are using, and, if you encounter a problem,
the complete text of any error messages.
Please do not post beta feedback in other forums or newsgroups, else
they may never be seen by the developer.