═══ 1. Introduction: ═══

Compare Files is a utility for finding duplicate files.  Compare Files compares 
the signature checksum for all files being compared.  Files with identical 
signatures are then compared byte for byte as a double check.  The names of 
identical files are then placed in one of two list-boxes, one of files to keep, 
one of files to delete.  You can move file names from one list-box to the 
other.  If you want to delete the files listed in the delete list-box click on 
the "Delete" button. 

The signature checksums are saved as an extended attribute for each file as 
they are calculated.  A timestamp is also maintained to indicate the 
requirement for recalculating the signature checksum if the file changes. 

Drag & Drop folders to the Compare Files list-box to build the list of files to 
compare.  Set the Traverse SubFolders Option to include all files from all 
sub-folders. 


═══ 2. Compare Files List-Box: ═══

The Compare Files List-Box contains the list of files to be compared.  Drag & 
Drop Files & Folders to this list-box to add files to the list.  Use the Clear 
menu item to clear all file names from the list-box.  Use the Remove Selected 
menu item to remove the selected file names from the list. 


═══ 3. List: ═══

Maintain the entries in the Compare Files List-Box.  Choose Clear menu item to 
clear all file names from the list-box.  Use the Remove Selected menu item to 
remove the selected file names from the list. 


═══ 3.1. Clear: ═══

Clear removes all entries from the Compare Files list-box. 


═══ 3.2. Remove Selected: ═══

Remove Selected Removes the selected entries from the Compare Files list-box. 


═══ 4. Options: ═══

Set the Traverse SubFolders Option to include all files from all sub-folders. 
Use the Create Desktop Object option to create a desk top object of Compare 
Files. 


═══ 4.1. Traverse SubFolders: ═══

Traverse SubFolders indicates that all files in sub-folders should be included 
in the compare list-box when a folder is dropped on the compare list-box. 
Compare Files will include all files from the folder dropped and from folders 
in that and subsequent folders. 


═══ 4.2. Desktop Object: ═══

This Menu option will create a Desktop Object you can use to start Compare 
Files.  The Install process creates the same object, but if it has some how 
been lost, deleted or destroyed, this option will recreate it for you. 


═══ 5. Info: ═══

General, Registration and Help Information.  See Information, or Registration 
for more Information. 


═══ 6. Compare: ═══

The Compare button starts the Compare Files process. 


═══ 7. Find: ═══

Use the Find button to locate files to include in the Compare Files list-box. 


═══ 8. Keep Files List-Box: ═══

The Keep Files List-Box contains the list of files to be Kept.  Drag & Drop 
Files to this list-box to from the Delete Files list-box to indicate the files 
to be kept.  Click on the Close/Cancel button to exit with out deleting files. 


═══ 9. Delete Files List-Box: ═══

The Delete Files List-Box contains the list of files to be Deleted.  Drag & 
Drop Files to this list-box to from the Keep Files list-box to indicate the 
files to be Deleted.  Click on the Close/Cancel button to exit with out 
deleting files.  Click on the Delete button to delete the files listed in this 
list-box. 


═══ 10. Close/Cancel: ═══

Click on the Close/Cancel button to exit without deleting files. 


═══ 11. Delete: ═══

Click on the Delete button to delete the files listed in the Delete Files 
list-box. 


═══ 12. Registration: ═══

Compare Files is sold as Shareware "Try before you buy".  If you like Compare 
Files and haven't registered and paid for your copy, you should do so.  You can 
get to the Registration menu by pressing {Ctrl}R while the Compare Files window 
has the focus, or by selecting "Registration" from the context-menu, (click on 
the window with the right mouse button).  Fill in the requested information, 
print the registration form and mail it with your check.  Call for volume 
discount information.  You can reach Louis LaBrunda at 908-647-5905 or 
71604,1662 on CompuServe.  You have 30 days to try Compare Files, after which 
you should send your registration fee or stop using it.  You have another 30 
days after sending your registration fee, to receive and enter your 
registration code, after which Compare Files will stop working. 

Be sure to enter your name the way you wish it to be displayed in the 
Information window.  Compare Files uses your name in its Registration Code 
verification process.  Your name and Registration Code are linked and must by 
entered in the Registration window for your copy of Compare Files to be 
considered Registered.  Your address is necessary for us to return your 
Registration Code by Mail.  Your Comments are also welcome. 

If you choose not to register Compare Files and wish to remove it from your 
system, just delete the Compare Files folder, probably C:\CmpFiles, and the 
folder that VRObj.DLL was stored in probably C:\VXRexx.  If you have VXRexx or 
any other Keystone Software Corp. products that use VRObj.DLL, don't delete 
that folder.  You can also delete the Compare Files Desktop Object. 


═══ 13. Desktop Object: ═══

This Menu option will create a Desktop Object you can use to start Compare 
Files.  The Install process creates the same object, but if it has some how 
been lost, deleted or destroyed, this option will recreate it for you.