Fake Delete

Version:	3.01
File Date:	Thursday, November 19, 1998 1:03:26 PM
File Size:	123 KB
License:	Freeware
Author:	R.J. Lindelof (email)
Website:	THE Applications (live link)

Simulates deleting all files/folders in the Window directory or whatever directory is passed via the command line. Fake Delete uses all the standard Windows delete dialogs. This program looks very real, you are unable to detect or stop. The custom delete file display list is generated by scanning the users directory and actually displays the files. If a directory is passed on the command line then that directory is the directory which is deleted, otherwise by default, the Windows directory is deleted.

Usage

Command Line

Common Usages:

Change a user's shortcut from a commonly used application to Fake Delete. Example
Use WinStartup (live link) to setup that Fake Delete execute every time the computer is turned on
Use Program Launcher (live link) to launch Fake Delete every 10 seconds
Run the program while the user is away from the computer
Rename the file to "clickme.exe", so that a curious person will run the program
Send the program to someone via email (be sure to follow up the email with this document)

Command Line:

To use the command line options do this
- Sepcify the directory which is deleted - add the directory name after command line
- Example: C:\JOKES\FAKEDEL.EXE C:\DOS (would delete the DOS directory)
By Default, if NO command line option are specified, the program deletes Windows.

Version History:

v3.00:
- Added hard drive noise while files get deleted
- Added a file to the Recycle Bin to give it a more real effect
v2.10:
- Allows the user to specify which directory gets deleted.
v2.00:
- Actually scans users hard drive! Instead of assuming what files exists, it now scans the drive to display the file name in the dialog.
v1.01:
- Fixed Transparency problem with recycle bin.
v1.00:
- Initial Version

Contact the Author:

Via email at lindy@mc.net
Via Internet at my web site (live link)

How Do I:

Create a Windows shortcut?
- Right-click on the program you want to create a shortcut for
- Select 'Create Shortcut' from the popup menu
- This will create a shortcut to the program at the same directory level. (See below for editing a shortcut)
Edit a shortcut?
- Select/Highlight a Windows shortcut
- Right-click on the shortcut
- Select 'Properties' from the popup menu
- Click on the 'Shortcut' tab
- Modify the 'Target' field with the drive letter and path to this program name. (Ex. C:\JOKES\{program name}.EXE )
Edit/Add command line options?
- Same as above except...
- Modify the end of the 'Target' field and add your command line options

Features:

Un-detectable with Task Bar
Invisible to the CTRL-ALT-DEL (Task Manager)
Virtually unstoppable (ALT-F4, CTRL-Break, won't work)

Disclaimer:

Standard disclaimer
- The author of this program accepts no responsibility for damages resulting from the use of this product and makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied, including but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. This software is provided "AS IS", and you, its user, assume all risks when using it.
Distribution
- The product package may be freely distributed. Tampering with the code is illegal. You may not disassemble, decompose, reverse engineer, or alter any of the files in the package.
Commercial Use
- This software is provided as freeware and cannot be sold. This software can be bundled with any commercial package or distributed by itself or accompanying books or magazines as long as the package is intact.