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More Space '95 version 2.6
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No matter how large disk capacity increases, it seems like hard disk space is always at a premium.  Unfortunately not all programs come with an uninstall option.  Additionally programs may create temporary files and folders which may stay on your hard disk forever.  Many programs will also install duplicate copies of existing DLL/OCX files.  If you've upgraded your system from Windows 3.1, old obsolete files may have tagged along.  What you need is More Space!

Overview of More Space '95

Checking for Duplicate Files

Checking for File Hogs

Viewing Changed/Accessed Files

Checking for Folder Hogs

Reporting Hard Drive Statistics

Browsing Your Hard Drives

Quick Clean

File Dates (Creation Date, Modification Date, Access Date) Explained

Registering More Space '95

Warranty and License

CAUTION: Deleting Files


 Checking for Duplicate Files

Purpose

Your entire hard disk(s) is scanned for duplicate filenames. Each pair (or more) of duplicate files are displayed along with the filename, size, date, time, access date, folder and file type.  Additionally, if the file found is located in the search path or the windows folder, it will be tagged with the word *(SEARCHPATH)*.  Files in the searchpath are generally meant to stay there and not be deleted.  See the notes below.

When you find a pair of duplicate files you probably only want to delete one of the pair. Caution: Do not delete both unless you are absolutely sure that both files are unnecessary.

You may limit your scan for files larger than a certain size.  If you wish to scan all files leave the 'Matching these files' combobox to '*.*'.  Otherwise select a file extension to limit the search.

The registered version will allow more than one drive to be checked.  Each drive can be scanned one at a time starting with drive A:.  Mapped network drives can be scanned if you have permission to do folder listings and can delete files.

Steps

1.  Select the drive or drives.

2.  Select the appropriate file size.

3.  Select the file extension or select all files (*.*).

4.  Click on the Scan or Exact button.

5.  After the drives are scanned, the duplicates will be listed.  This list cannot be sorted.  Each duplicate will appear adjacent to each other. Mark the duplicate files you wish to select by double-clicking on the file or by clicking on the Mark button.

6.  Click on the Delete button if you wish to delete the selected files.

7.  A list of the files that have been selected will appear. You can either send them to the Recycle Bin or delete them immediately.

Caution: Searchpath Files

During the search for duplicates if the file found is in the 'search path' then the file will be tagged with *(SEARCHPATH)*.  This indicates that the file should probably NOT be deleted as there may be more than one program that accesses this file or program.

The search path consists of the Windows and Windows\system folder as well as the searchpath as specified by the PATH variable.  The search path is used by the system when searching for EXE or DLL files.

Generally there is an important reason that a file is in the search path.  If in doubt, do not delete.

See also:
Deleting Files


File Extension

The file extension is the 3 characters after the final period used to determine what kind of file or what application the file belongs to..

Examples:

*.EXE - Application

*.AVI - Video Clip

*.DLL - Application Extension

*.DOC - MicroSoft Word Document

*.BAT - MS-DOS Batch File


scan
 Scan Button

This option will scan the disk for all duplicate files based solely on file name.  For example, if you have more than one copy of the file called HELLO.FRM then each occurrence of HELLO.FRM will be displayed.  It makes no difference whether one file is larger or older than the other one.   Note that the files found may not truly be duplicates but only coincidentally have the same name.  The case (UPPER or Mixed or lower) does not matter.

 For example:

 Hello.frm matches HELLO.FRM matches hello.frm.


Recycle Bin

Files can be sent to the Windows 95 recycle bin rather than deleting them from the hard disk.  Disk space is NOT freed up when you send a file to the recycle bin, however, you can easily recover a file placed in the recycle bin (see Windows 95 help on the recycle bin).  You can also empty the recycle bin at a later date when you are sure you want to purge the file(s) from your system.

At times you may not be sure if you can delete a file without affecting other parts of your system.  In this case you may want to send the files to the Windows 95 recycle bin.  The files will be deleted from the system and moved to the recycle bin.  You can then continue using the system for a few weeks and if it appears that the file you moved to the recycle bin is not needed then you may empty the recycle bin thus permanently deleting the file(s).

You cannot send a file that is on a removable drive to the recycle bin.  I.e. if you delete a file from drive A you will not be able to send it to the recycle bin.


 Checking for File Hogs

Purpose

This search targets files that are large.   Use the size buttons to change the file size to look for in 50K (51,200) byte increments.  The larger the file size specified, the fewer files will be displayed.

It is also profitable to search for small files since the smallest file will at least consume a cluster size worth of information.  I.e. if your cluster size is 32K then a file of only one byte will still consume 32K of the hard disk (see File Size Statistics).  After searching for small files you can then sort by file access date to determine which small file is obsolete.  This search may result in a very large file listing.

Steps

1.  Select the desired drive or drives.

2.  Select the appropriate file size.

3.  Select the file extension (the extension *.* selects all files).

4.  Click the Scan button.

5.  After the drives are scanned, the file hogs will be listed. You can then sort the file list by name, written to date, size, and type by clicking the Sort button or by right-clicking on the listing. Mark the files you wish to delete by double-clicking on the file or by clicking the Mark button.

6.  Click the Delete button if you wish to delete files.

7.  A list if files that had been marked will appear. You can either send them to the Recycle Bin or have delete them folder.

See also:
Deleting Files


 Viewing Changed/Accessed Files

Purpose

This is handy to see all files that were either created, accessed or modified within a range of dates.
The resulting files may also be marked for deletion, printed or sent to the clipboard for further analysis.  The list of files can also be sorted by name, date, access date, folder name and file type.

Steps

1.  Select the drive or drives.

2. Select which method you want to search for the files.

 By the time the file was last accessed.

 By the time the file was created

 By the time the file was modified.

3. Select how you want to set your date range.

 on or before a date

 in between two dates (inclusive)

 on or after a date.

2.  Select the appropriate dates.

3.  Click the Start button.

4.  After the drives are scanned, the modified files will be listed. You can then sort the file list by name, date, folder and type either by right clicking on the listing or by clicking the Sort button. Mark the files you wish to be deleted by double-clicking on the file or by clicking the Mark button.

6.  Click the Delete button if you wish to delete the marked files.

6.  A list of files that had been marked will appear. You can either send them to the Recycle Bin or delete them immediately.

See also:
Deleting Files
File Dates Explained


 Checking for Folder Hogs

Purpose

This search targets obsolete and large folders. Using this information you can delete entire folders.

Steps

1. Click on Main Folders or All Folders. Your hard drive(s) will be scanned,  and you will receive a report listing. See Results Below.

2.  After the drives are scanned, the folders will be listed. Mark the folders you wish to be deleted by double-clicking on the file or clicking on the Mark button.

3.  If you wish to delete the marked files click the Delete button.

4.  A list if files that had been marked will appear. You can either send them to the Recycle Bin or delete them immediately.

Results

A sorted list of folders including the number of files, sub-folders, file sizes and access dates.  The meaning of the column headings is defined below:

Size
If the Main Folder button was clicked this is total size of all files found in the folder and all sub-folders.  If the All Folders button was clicked then this is the size of the files in the particular sub-folder only (sub-folders underneath are not counted).

A 'K' will appear signifying 1024 bytes.  I.e. a reading of 34805 K really translates to 34,805 * 1024 which is  35,640,320 bytes or roughly 35 megabytes.

% used
This is the percent of the total hard disk space used by the collection of files in the folder.

# Files
If the Main Folders button was clicked this is total number of all files found in the folder and all sub-folders.  If the All Folders button was clicked then this is the number of files in the particular sub-folder only (files in sub-folders below this particular folder are not counted).

# Subdirs
If the Main Folders button was clicked this is total number of all sub-folders found in the from the main folder.  If the All Folders button was clicked then this is the number of children sub-folders in the particular sub-folder only (grandchildren folders (i.e. sub-folders below sub-folders) below this particular folder are not counted).

Latest File Date
The date of the most recent file accessed found in this folder and all sub-folders under this folder.  This will give you another clue as to how old this folder is.

If All Folders is selected then this is the date of the latest file accessed 	WITHIN the sub-folder.  It does not report dates of files found in sub-folders UNDER the listed folder.

Name
The name of the folder.

See also:
Deleting Files


Main Directories
 Main Folders

This option scans all folders and combines the results of all files and sub-folders into the topmost or main folder information.


All Directories
 All Folders

This option scans the topmost and all sub-folders on your hard drive reporting all statistics for each sub-folder including empty sub-folders.


 Reporting Hard Drive Statistics

Purpose
This option gives you snapshot statistics of the selected hard drive(s).

There are eight statistic tabs under the Statistics button:

 Disk Space Statistics
 File Types Statistics
 File Sizes Statistics
 Files Accessed Statistics
 Cluster Overhang
 Files Created Statistics
 Files Modified Statistics
 File Attributes Statistics

Note: Only the Disk Space tab doesn't require you to click the Collect Statistics button.  The disk space is quickly and automatically determined when the drive is selected.  While statistics are being collected you may terminate the process by either press the ESC key or clicking on the Cancel button.


 Disk Space Statistics

Purpose

This tab displays the total capacity of the disk, the free space and the used space.  A percentage bar is displayed in the center of the screen.  When the free space is 5 percent or lower the free space text is displayed in the color red.

Steps

1. Click on the Statistics button.

2. Choose the Disk Space tab.


File Sizes Statistics
 File Size Statistics

Purpose

The total number of files found within size brackets is printed and graphed.  Totals of the files within the following size brackets will be summarized:

 smaller than 16 K
 16 K - 32 K
 32 K to 128 K
 128 K to 1 megabyte
 1 megabyte to 2 megabytes
 2 megabytes to 4 megabytes
 4 megabytes to 8 megabytes
 8 megabytes to 16 megabytes
 larger than 16 megabytes

The cluster size of the drive is reported at the bottom of the tab. If you have a large hard disk that is partitioned into very large segments or not partitioned at all, the cluster size may be 32K or 64K or larger.  The cluster size is a multiple of the amount of space that a file will consume.  For example with a 32K cluster size, a file with only one byte will actually consume one cluster or 32K bytes.  A file that is just one byte larger than 32K will consume 64K bytes.  Possible solutions to this dilemma are to partition your hard disk into smaller partitions (less than 1 Gig) or to compress the drive.

Steps

1. Click on the Statistics button.

2. If you have the registered version select which drive to analyze.

3. Click on the Collect Statistics button.

4. Choose the File Size tab


File Type Statistics
 File Types Statistics

Purpose

Similar file types based on the file extension (3 or 4 letters after the dot in the file name) are totalled and displayed.  The file type as determined by the Windows 95 registry is also displayed.  The top ten files (in terms of numbers of files) and the top ten size (in terms of how much disk space is consumed by a file type) are displayed.  You may sort the listing by extension, type, # files and size.

Steps

1. Click on the Statistics button.

2. If you have the registered version select which drive to analyze.

3. Click on the Collect Statistics button.

4. Choose the File Types tab.


Files Accessed Statistics
 File Accessed Statistics

Purpose

This option collects information from all the files on your hard drive and graphs their last access date. The graphs display the number of files and their sizes that were last accessed during certain date ranges.

Steps

1. Click on the Statistics button.

2. If you have the registered version, select which drive to analyze.

3. Click on the Collect Statistics button.

4. Choose the File Accessed Tab.

Date Ranges

 Less than 7 days old
 Between 8 - 30 days
 Between 31 - 60 days
 Between 61 - 120 days
 Between 121 - 365 days
 Between 1 - 2 years
 Between 2 - 3 years
 Between 3 - 4 years
 More than 4 years.

See also
File Dates, Explained


 Files Created Statistics

Purpose

This option collects information from all the files on your hard drive and graphs their creation date. The graphs display the number of files and their sizes that were created during certain date ranges.

Steps

1. Click on the Statistics button.

2. If you have the registered version, select which drive to analyze.

3. Click on the Collect Statistics button.

4. Choose the Files Created Tab.

Date Ranges

 Less than 7 days old
 Between 8 - 30 days
 Between 31 - 60 days
 Between 61 - 120 days
 Between 121 - 365 days
 Between 1 - 2 years
 Between 2 - 3 years
 Between 3 - 4 years
 More than 4 years.

See also
File Dates, Explained


 Files Modified Statistics

Purpose

This option collects information from all the files on your hard drive and graphs their last modified date. The graphs displays the number of files and their sizes that were last modified during certain date ranges.

Steps

1. Click on the Statistics button.

2. If you have the registered version, select which drive to analyze.

3. Click on the Collect Statistics button.

4. Choose the File Modified Tab.

Date Ranges

 Less than 7 days old
 Between 8 - 30 days
 Between 31 - 60 days
 Between 61 - 120 days
 Between 121 - 365 days
 Between 1 - 2 years
 Between 2 - 3 years
 Between 3 - 4 years
 More than 4 years.

See also
File Dates, Explained


 File Attributes Statistics

Purpose

This option collects information from all the files on your hard drive and graphs the files by file attribute.  Files with hidden, read-only, system and archive flags are totalled and displayed.

Steps

1. Click on the Statistics button.

2. If you have the registered version, select which drive to analyze.

3. Click on the Collect Statistics button.

4. Choose the File Attributes Tab.

Attributes

 Hidden files - those files that do not normally appear in file listings
 System files - files that are critical to the operating system (never delete these)
 Read-only files - files that are protected from modification
 Archive files - files that have had their archive property set for backup purposes

See your Windows Help file for more information on file properties and attributes.


 Cluster Overhang

Purpose

As hard disk sizes increase so does the amount of 'cluster overhang'.  That is the amount of space that is wasted due to the method in which files are stored in both DOS and Windows.  If your cluster size is 16K, then a file with only 1 byte will consume 16K of the hard disk.  A file that is one byte larger than 16K or a multiple of 16K will consume another 16K of empty space.  Cluster size is determined by the size of the hard disk partition.  The larger the hard disk partition the larger the cluster size will be.  You can either partition your hard drive into smaller sections or use disk compression.

The graph shows your current partition size and the amount of space wasted by the files on the hard drive.  Other hypothetical cluster sizes are presented for comparison only.

Steps

1. Click on the Statistics button.

2. If you have the registered version select which drive to analyze.

3. Click on the Collect Statistics button.

4. Choose the Overhang tab.

Note:

Later versions of Windows 95 support what is called FAT32 partitions which is a more efficient method for storing files.  The cluster size is 4K no matter how large the hard disk is.  Thus the overhang is kept to a minimum.

There are also third party products such as Partition Magic which will enable you to easily decrease your partition size thus making better use of your hard disk space if you don't have FAT32.


 Browsing Your Hard Drives

Purpose

The Browse button appears on various forms as well as on the main form.  It allows you to browse through your folders and files selectively marking files then deleting them or deleting entire folders.  The browse screen also allows you to view the contents of files or run the files directly.

Steps

1. Click on [image] from the Main Menu.

2. If you have the registered version, select which drive to browse.

3. Highlight the folder to be viewed.

4. To view a file, highlight the file, and click [image]  for the File Viewer.

5. To run the program associated with the file, click [image].

See also:
Deleting Files


File Viewer

The file viewer will display the contents of a file. The contents may not be readable if you select a non text file such as a DLL or EXE file to display.  In that case you will see a bunch of non-readable characters interspersed with readable text.  Press F8 to view the file in a HEX mode (programmer mode).  You cannot change the contents of the file using the viewer.  The file can only be viewed and can give you more clues as to whether you should delete the file or not.


File Dates (Creation Date, Modification Date, Last Accessed Date)
File Dates Explained

Windows '95 stores three separate date/times with every file on your hard drive. They are:

 Creation Date: This is the date the file was created.

 Modification Date: This is the date and time that the file was last modified. This date is the one that is normally displayed in the DOS DIR listings and in Windows Explorer.

 Access Date: This is the date that the file was last used.

Note: If the last accessed date or creation date is blank on one of  More Spaces' file listings, this could mean that the file was transferred from Windows 3.1 and has not been accessed yet in Windows '95. The Last Accessed and Creation Date is a new feature in Windows 95.  These dates were not recorded in earlier versions of DOS or Windows.


 Deleting Files

1. If you are in doubt about deleting a particular file then DO NOT DELETE IT.

2.  If you are not comfortable deleting a file at this time you may send it to the recycle bin.  You can recover the file if necessary as long as you don't empty the recycle bin.  This assumes that the recycle bin is not full or near capacity and the option to NOT immediately delete files sent to the recycle bin is set properly.  To view the recycle bin settings right click on the recycle bin and select Properties.  Sending a file to the recycle bin will NOT free up disk space until you empty the recycle bin.

3. If you find a duplicate (matching both file size, name and file date/time) and one copy is in the SEARCHPATH you can most likely delete the duplicates that are not in the searchpath.

4. Do not delete the following files:
 command.com
 autoexec.bat
 config.sys
 win.ini
 system.ini
 most .dll and .exe files in the \windows or \windows\system folder

5.  Be careful about deleting files in the \windows and \windows \system folders.  If you don't know what you are doing then do not delete in these folders.


Registered Version

More Space '95 is a shareware program. You may use the program for up to 30 days without charge. After that time period you are required to register the program.

The registered version includes:

1.  A DLL to unlock ALL 2.x versions of More Space '95 (version 2.2 and later).

2.  The ability to select multiple drives on the statistics, duplicate check, quick clean, file hog and folder hog menu items at one time.

3.  No nag screens.

4.  The ability to switch drives in the browse and statistics window.

The cost of the registered version is $20 for e-mail.  Add $5.00 for airmail shipping if you want a diskette.  Use the 'Register' button on the Main Menu to fill out and print a registration form.

You may register using the [image] button found on the main screen.

ANY QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions concerning registration of More Space '95, are interested in multiple copy discounts, or site licensing, please contact us

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Attn. Sales Center
P.O. Box 372577
Satellite Beach, Florida 32937 U.S.A.

You may register using major credit cards (V,MC, AMEX), international money orders, and personal or company checks in US funds.  Sorry, no COD's.


Warranty and License

Users of More Space '95 must accept this disclaimer of warranty:  More Space '95 is supplied AS IS.  Contact Plus Corporation disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.  Contact Plus Corporation assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use of More Space '95.

More Space '95 is distributed as "shareware" and is provided to the user for evaluation.  If you find this program useful and continue to use it after 30 days you are legally required to register it by submitting the registration amount described in the Registration Information.  The purchase of a registered copy  will license one copy for one use on one computer. Multiple copy discount or site-license arrangements may be made by contacting Corporate Sales, Contact Plus Corporation, at (407) 984-2592.

You are encouraged to pass this evaluation version of More Space '95 along to your friends for evaluation.  Please encourage them to register their copy if they find that they can use it.


 Quick Clean

Purpose

Temporary files are created by many programs.  This option gives you the ability to scan your hard disk(s) for all temporary files or files that are no longer needed.  The files are located by file extension.  Common temporary file extensions are '.tmp', '.temp', '.old', '.bak'.

If you are not sure or unfamiliar with the list of files that are produced by the temporary file search then DO NOT DELETE the resulting files.

Steps

1. Select the file extensions wanted by clicking on the check boxes to the left of the extension name. To select multiple file types use the Shift or Ctrl key while clicking on the appropriate check box. If there are no file extensions listed, click on the Add/Delete button.  You can then add/delete extensions of your choosing.

2. Click on the Scan button.  Your hard drive(s) will be scanned for each file extension selected in step 1.

3.  After the drives are scanned, the temporary files will be listed. Mark the files you wish to delete by double-clicking on the file or by clicking on the Mark button.

4.  If you wish to delete the marked files click the Delete button.

5.  A list if files that had been marked will appear. You can either send them to the Recycle Bin or delete them immediately.  If you are not sure about the files that are listed then do not delete them.

Results

A sorted list of temporary or garbage files including the file names, folders, types, sizes and access dates.  Note that you are responsible for deleting the appropriate files.

See also:
Deleting Files


Overview of More Space '95

More Space '95 is designed for Windows 95 and will help you free up valuable disk space by targeting those files that are large, obsolete or duplicated.  More Space '95 will scan multiple disk drives and will allow you to selectively delete unused or unnecessary files.  More Space '95 does more than find duplicate files...it also scans for old files, large files, obsolete and large folders allowing you to delete these files and folders very simply.

Changes in version 2.6 from version 2.5:

· A Details button has been added to most screens.  This formerly was available only by right clicking on the file grid.

· You can now click on the top row of the grids to sort the information by that column.  For example by clicking on the Size column header the information will be sorted by size (smallest to largest).  If you click it again the sort will be in reverse order (largest to smallest).

· The disk drive selection has changed to a list box style so that the name of the drive is revealed instead of simply the drive letter.

· Statistics can now span multiple drives.  This is useful but also a very time consuming operation.

· The check for duplicates now displays exact file sizes instead of file sizes in Kilobytes.  Previous versions would compare the file size in K for duplicate matching.

· Quick clean will now locate and display hidden files.

Changes in version 2.5 from version 2.4:

· The SORT button has been removed and instead the user needs to right click on any grid to sort.

· A new FILE DETAILS screen has been added.  The file date, time, size, internal identification is displayed and can be printed.  Use the right click to access from any file grid.

· Ability to view and run any file from any grid using the right click then View or Run option.

· Several internal changes were made to the way data is collected inorder to speed up some of the screens.

· We now accept registration via our secure internet site.  You will receive the more space DLL as soon as you register.

· The numeric fields in the grids are right justified now.

Changes in version 2.4 from version 2.3:

· Addition of a new main menu button - Quick Clean.  A procedure that will locate all temporary files with certain file extensions and display them for deletion.

· A new statistics tab - Cluster Overhang.  The cluster overhang tab displays the amount of space wasted due to large cluster sizes on large hard disk partitions.

· The Types statistics tab|Print button will fully print all types/files rather than the screen image only

· Addition of a 'Mark all' and 'Unmark all' command to the grid popup menus.

· Some of the button images have changed slightly.

Changes in version 2.3 from version 2.2:

· Duplicates/File Hogs section includes better file size filter - "larger than", "smaller than" or "between two values" (registered feature only)

· When files are less than 1K in Duplicate/File Hogs/Folder Hogs/ the fractional part of the K will be displayed - i.e. 0.3K or 0.1K.  If a file is 0.0 K then it is an empty file.

· Addition of a File Attribute statistics tab

· Keeps track of how many files have been deleted or sent to the recycle bin

· Right click on any of the grids to shrink/grow the top panel providing screen space for more files

Changes in version 2.2 from version 2.1:

· File access, creation and modification dates are now searched

· Run an application or registered document from the browse screen

· Terminology (directories versus folders) was changed

· Statistics includes more tabs (file access/creation/modification)

Changes in version 2.1 from version 2.0:

· More Space '95 will now send your files to the Windows '95 recycle bin in addition to offering the option of permanently deleting the files.

· The file types are displayed along with the name of the file.

· A check mark [image] is used instead of the word DELETED when marking files for deletion.

· A browse button accessible from the main screen has been added.

· You can delete entire folders from the browse window

· An ASCII/HEX file viewer has been added.

· Within the file viewer, you can extract and view ASCII strings


exact
 Exact Button

Both the file name and the size of the file will be used when searching for duplicates.  This is helpful when the first strategy of scanning for names only showed too many matches.  Instead of listing the file size in K, it will be listed in the exact number of bytes as reported by the file system.