GENERAL			     

	ZIP ASSISTANT is a Microsoft Windows shell that simplifies the basic 
	functions of the PKWARE archiving utility PKZIP, it is VERY EASY TO USE.
	There are no superfluous features, or even help files as none are 
	required,  the program will lead you through the procedure.  If you have 
	pkzip.exe and pkunzip.exe you can archive and unarchive files, and if you 
	have zip2exe.exe you can convert zip files to self-extracting executable files.
	You can also easily attach and view zipfile comments.

	INSTALLATION

	ZIP ASSISTANT and the installation program require VBRUN300.DLL to run.
	This file is not included with the program. 
    
	For easiest installation:   
    
		1. Locate the install program drive and directory using Microsoft 
		Windows File Manager. 

		2. Double-click file INSTALL.EXE, follow instructions.  
	
	  OR

		1. In the Microsoft Windows Program Manager, choose RUN from the
		File Menu.

		2. Click Browse, locate install program directory and click file 
		INSTALL.EXE.

		3. Click OK, follow instructions.	
	  
	If you decide to uninstall this program, simply delete the icon, the
	program directory and all of its files.  None of your system or Windows files
	were modified during installation.	
	 
	OPERATION

	1.  The first time you run ZIP ASSISTANT,  you will be prompted to designate 
	the location of your PKZIP exe files.  To do this:
	 
		Designate the location using the Drive and Directory windows
		Click SAVE CONFIGURATION		 

	2. To archive, unarchive or convert zip files to exe files:

		Click the button of your choice
		Follow numbered instructions using Drive/Directory/File windows.
		      If archiving you may:
			- add comments to zipfiles
			- use wild card file selection 
			- select random multiple files 
			- span multiple floppy disks
		Click OK.

		Contents of an archived file are automatically displayed prior to
		unarchiving. 	
	
	REGISTRATION

	ZIP ASSISTANT is shareware, and unregistered versions will function 
	for a 30 day trial period.

	To receive a registered version by mail (3.5" disk), send $10.00 along 
	with your name, address (postal and E-mail) and telephone number to the
	address below.  Please note that you are registering ZIP ASSISTANT.   

	If you would like to save the cost of postage and handling, you may register
	for $7.50 and receive a registration code by E-mail.

      	Joel R. Graffman                               jgraff@aol.com
      	2855 SW Lakemont Pl                       102773.764@compuserve.com
      	Palm City, FL 34990