======================================================================= Trash it! version 1.02 Febuary 10,2000 For Microsoft Windows 95\98 Read Me Notes ======================================================================= This document provides information about Trash it! Please read the License document which tells you about my copyright, your rights and your warranty. Please also read the Register document which tells you how to register this software. For detailed instructions on how to use Trash it, please read the Help file. Introduction ------------ Welcome to Trash it, the premier uninstall utility for Microsoft Windows 95 or higher. Trash it is the best way of uninstalling programs from your hard drive. Have you ever installed a program on your hard drive using the Install (or Setup, or whatever) utility that came with the program, decided that you did not like the program, and then tried to remove it? If you have, you probably found out that you only recovered a fraction of the hard disk space you had before you installed the program. This is because the installation procedure scattered dozens of files all over your drive. Some went into folders created by the installation process itself, and some went into folders that already existed, such as the \Windows and \Windows\System folders. Unfortunately, the uninstallation utility that comes with various programs does not uninstall all files. If you simply delete all the files you can find that seem to be related to the program you wish to uninstall, you may find additional problems. You may inadvertently skip some files related to the program or alternatively, you may delete files belonging to another application. A setup program also makes various changes to your system files (such as Autoexec.bat, Config.sys, Windows.ini, System.ini etc.) as well as your registry. Uninstalling these changes on your own can be risky. Enter Trash it. Trash it will delete all files installed by a program, remove all subdirectories created by it and delete all changes made by the program in your various system files and as well as in your registry. As if that isn’t impressive enough, Trash it also comes with an in-built scheduler that runs periodically in the background and deletes files that you don't need, such as Windows Log files, Windows temporary files, files in the \Windows\temp folder, files in your Recycle Bin, unused DLL files etc. If you use Trash it, you free your hard disk of files that you don’t really need, leaving more space for the ones that you really do. You can even customize the list of files or folders that you want to delete, and you can configure how often you want the Scheduler to run. The default options that come pre-built with the Scheduler works fine for most users though, and can free up quite a lot of free space by deleting files that you dont really need. The Scheduler runs in the system tray, and starts, cleans up your hard drive, and then exits, without your having to press a single button or a single mouse click. It's like magically getting more free space! Still need convincing? Install Trash it and let my program speak for itself. Installing Trash it! -------------------- Just double click on the Trash it.exe file, and follow the on screen instructions. After installation double click on Trash it.exe to run Trash it. Please note that Trash it needs the Visual Basic 6 runtime files to work. To reduce download time, the VB6 runtime files are not distributed along with the Trash it Setup program. It is likely that the VB6 runtime files are already present on your system. If Trash it does not start after installation, you need to obtain the runtime files from www.microsoft.com. Alternatively, mostly all CD-ROM's that come with various PC magazines contain the runtime files which you can install. How to use Trash it! -------------------- On the main screen, there are 5 buttons. A brief description of what each does is given below (for detailed instructions on how to use Trash it, please read the Help file) Update database: Takes a snapshot of your hard drive as well as your system files. Find changes: Compares the current state of the drive with the saved database, and shows a list of what's changed (files added, changes to the registry or other system files, etc) Uninstall from saved file: When you click on Find Changes, you can save the changes reported by Trash it for later deletion. If you do decide to delete a program later, click on this button. Options: Trash it is optimally configured for most users, but if you want, you can configure Trash it to suit your own personal needs. For example, you can setup Trash it to scan just the windows and Program Files directories, instead of the whole of your hard drive (which is the default option). System clean-up: Windows and other programs can create a lot of useless files that you don't need. Temporary files(*.tmp), Old files (*.old), log files(*.log), unused DLL files and so on. This is a one stop shop for getting rid of all useless files on your drive. Contact Information ------------------- If you find any problems or want to make any suggestions, please send an e-mail to the address below: trash.it@usa.net For the latest program updates, and more information about Trash it, please visit the Trash it web site at: http://www.members.tripod.com/Trash_it Registering ------------ Please help support Indian Shareware. A lot of hard work and effort has gone into the making of this software. If you use this program and find it useful, please register. Your support will enable me to continue making quality software for YOU. Trash it costs US$ 15.00 for a single copy. You can register online through a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) server. We accept American Express, Carte Blanche, Diner's Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Optima, Eurocard and Visa credit cards. Visit http://www.members.tripod.com/Trash_it to register. For more details on how to register, read the Register.txt file included with the program, or read the online help. About the Author ---------------- Trash it was created by Mustafa Lokhandwala. I'm a first year Engineering student in Pune. My e-mail address is mustafa.lokhandwala@usa.net My postal address is: Mustafa Lokhandwala, Fizza Villa, Survey no. 46, Mithanagar, Kondhwa Khurd, Pune 411048. Maharashtra, India. Distribution of Evaluation Version ---------------------------------- Provided that you verify that you are distributing the evaluation version (select About from the Help menu to check) you are hereby licensed to make as many copies of the evaluation version of this software and documentation as you wish; give exact copies of the original evaluation version to anyone; and distribute the evaluation version of the software and documentation in its unmodified form via electronic means. There is no charge for any of the above. You are specifically prohibited from charging, or requesting donations, for any such copies, however made.