Decode Shell Extension
                      Funduc Software, Inc.
            www.funduc.com   www.searchandreplace.com
             Copyright 1996-2004 Funduc Software Inc.


Thank you for using Funduc Software utilities!

The Decode Shell Extension v4.6 adds a Decode menu item to your
Windows Explorer context menu (right mouse button menu) and File
menu.
                      
Thank you for your interest in Decode Shell Extension!  

Decode Shell Extension is compatible with Windows 95/98/ME NT/2000/XP.

95/98 Users: If you have a brand new OS installation please visit
the Windows Update site and install the latest updates from
Microsoft. Our apps use versions of some windows OS dlls that were
updated by Microsoft from the original releases of 95 & 98.

NT 4 Users: Although not absolutely required, we suggest you have
SP 6 installed.


To install Decode Shell Extension, follow the instructions below. 

We prefer you install via our self-installer because the installer
sets up an uninstall function in Control Panel, Add-Remove
Programs. If you prefer a zip file you can download one from our
web site. Visit http://www.searchandreplace.com/otsoft.htm
for a download link.

See 'FileList.txt' for a description of the files installed. All files
are put in the path of your choice. c:\tools\Decext is the suggested 
but you can change this if you like.



Installation Instructions for Windows 95/98/ME NT/2000/XP
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1. Exit all programs running on your desktop. AOL and Compuserve
2000 users: This means you!!!  You cannot cheat the Decode Shell
Extension and try to force it to work within AOL or Compuserve
2000 by creative installing.  You must run setupdx.exe from
Windows Explorer.

2. Unzip the contents of the archive into a temporary
subdirectory.  Make note of the folder you use.  Do not use \Start
Menu\Programs\Startup for your temporary path.

3. Use Windows Explorer or some other file manager to run
'setupdx.exe' from the path where you saved it in #2.  The
installer will prompt you for the path to install to.
C:\Tools\Decext is the suggested default but you can use any path
you wish.

4. Delete the temporary files you unzipped from this zip. 

5. Visit http://www.funduc.com/decfaq.htm for usage instructions.
A shortcut to a local version of this same file is installed in
Start Menu\Tools.


Uninstall Instructions
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1. Go to Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs.

2. Scroll down until you see 'Decode Shell Extension'. 

3. Click on the Add/Remove button.