Copyright: Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT Help v3.3 Copyright © 1998 Gregory Braun. All rights reserved.
Citation: Copyright © 1986-1998 by Gregory Braun. All rights reserved.


Introduction
Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT

Copyright © 1986-1998 by Gregory Braun. All rights reserved.

Overview

Disk CleanUp is a small disk utility designed to clear previously deleted files. Deleting a file normally just removes a file’s directory entry, but the data itself remains on the disk. Disk CleanUp completely eliminates the contents of these deleted files.

Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT is fully Y2K compliant and will work with MS Windows 98 as well as 95/NT systems.

Disk CleanUp will not delete files from your disk drives, but rather cleans up the empty space on the disk by creating a temporary file named CLEANUP.TMP at the root of the drive being cleaned. This file is written to and expanded until the entire drive has been cleared. When Disk CleanUp is completed, or you press the [Stop] button or the Esc key, this temporary file will automatically be removed.

If you are a new user to Disk CleanUp please see the Frequently Asked Questions section of this help file for more information regarding Disk CleanUp operations.

NSA Erasure Method

Disk CleanUp can be configured to erase files using an NSA approved erasure method. NSA erasures specify that the cleared files be written to seven (7) times using an alternating byte write sequence of: 00, FF, 00, FF, 00, FF, F6. Normal Disk CleanUp erasures simply write the F6 character to all bytes in deleted files.

Specifying the NSA erasure method will take considerably longer to perform due to the six additional disk writes required. MS Windows 95/NT systems make use of a sophisticated disk caching method that delays writing information to the physical disk. In order to actually write the alternating NSA byte sequences, the disk buffers must be flushed between each write operation. You may hear the disk drive being accessed when the NSA method is used. This is perfectly normal and will not harm the drive in any way, but the sound that certain drives makes may be a bit loud.

Background Operation

Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT is designed to be run in the background while you use your computer for other tasks. Disk CleanUp, when configured to run at a high background priority, will clear approximately 50-75 megabytes of data per minute.

Automate Disk CleanUp

Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT can be invoked via a scheduling program using command line arguments. This option allows you to automatically clean your hard drive at a pre-scheduled time. If you do not have an automatic scheduling utility try my Reminders for Windows 95/NT. This utility will allow you to schedule routine computer maintanance tasks automatically, as well as remind you of important upcoming events that you define.

Desktop Locations

Disk CleanUp’s location on the desktop is saved when the program is exited. Whenever you start Disk CleanUp it will reappear on the desktop where you last placed it. Disk CleanUp property sheet locations are also stored and reused the next time they are opened.

Purchasing Disk CleanUp

Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT is a fully functioning program. It is not crippled in any way.

Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT is distributed as shareware. You may evaluate it free of charge for 30 days. After 30 days you are required to register it. If after evaluating Disk CleanUp for 30 days you decide not to register it you are required to remove it from your computer.

Registration entitles you to unlimited free updates and support via E-Mail or telephone.

You may also purchase Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT using your credit card via the Internet or by telephone.

Taskbar Tray

Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT can be optionally configured to place its program icon in the Taskbar Icon Notification Tray. This option provides a simple means of keeping the taskbar button region clear for other running programs.


Installing Disk CleanUp

Installation

To install Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT on your computer simply create a new, empty folder and place the files; CLEANUP.EXE, CLEANUP.HLP and CLEANUP.CNT there.

CLEANUP.EXE	The Disk CleanUp Application

CLEANUP.HLP	The Windows 95/NT Help File

CLEANUP.CNT	The Help Contents File

If you ran the SETUP.EXE program that came with Disk CleanUp and specified the default installation directory the files mentioned above will automatically be copied to the C:\Program Files\Software by Design folder.

To integrate Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT with the MS Windows Explorer select the Help | Setup menu command to display the Disk CleanUp Explorer Setup property sheet.

Note If you have an earlier version of Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT installed on your computer, simply replace the CLEANUP.EXE, CLEANUP.HLP and CLEANUP.CNT files with the newer versions. Disk CleanUp stores configuration information in the MS Windows 95/NT System Registry.

Note The CLEANUP.INI file is no longer used and can be deleted. The various application settings specified in the Disk CleanUp Options property sheet as well as the main window’s size and location on the desktop are now stored in the MS Windows 95/NT System Registry.

Note Some earlier versions of Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT included a CLEANUP.WRI documentation file. This file has been replaced by the CLEANUP.HLP file and can now be deleted.

Warning If you rename the CLEANUP.EXE file you must also rename the HLP file using the same basename. For example if you change the Disk CleanUp application file name to NewName.exe, rename the help file to NewName.hlp. The HLP and CNT files must reside in the same folder as the Disk CleanUp application file itself.


Configuring Disk CleanUp

Disk CleanUp Options

Select the File | Options menu item to display the Disk CleanUp Options property sheet. This window will allow you to change the various Disk CleanUp program settings listed below.

Place Icon in Taskbar Tray

Check this item to display a small Disk CleanUp program icon in the Taskbar Icon Notification Tray. If this item is selected and the Disk CleanUp window is minimized a button will not be added to the Taskbar, to restore the Disk CleanUp window on the desktop press the small icon in the taskbar tray instead. This option is available to keep the taskbar free for other running programs.

Note When this option is selected, clicking on the Close box in the upper right-hand corner of the window title bar will minimize Disk CleanUp instead of closing the application. To quit Disk CleanUp right-click with your mouse on the Disk CleanUp icon in the Taskbar tray. You may also use the File | Exit menu command or the Ctrl+Q keyboard shortcut.

Minimize Program Icon at Startup

Check this item to open the Disk CleanUp windows and place its minimized icon on the taskbar when the program is first launched.

Confirm Program Exit

Check this item to confirm quitting Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT. When this option is selected you will be prompted to confirm your intention to exit Disk CleanUp and return to the MS Explorer desktop. This item is useful if you run Disk CleanUp from the tray and wish to avoid accidental exits when you right-click on the Disk CleanUp tray icon.

Log all Operations to Disk

Check this item to log all Disk CleanUp operations to a disk file. The log file CLEANUP.LOG will be created in the same folder that the Disk CleanUp application itself resides in.

Warning Sounds with Dialog Boxes

Check this box to play a short beep sound when Disk CleanUp displays a warning dialog box or an error occurs.

OK

Press this button when you have completed your selection of Disk CleanUp program options. When you press this button the Disk CleanUp Options property sheet will be closed and your settings will be saved.

Cancel

Press this button to close the Disk CleanUp Options property sheet without making any changes. If you have made any changes to the option settings, and then press this button your changes will not be used, and your previous settings will remain in use.

Help

Press this button to open the Disk CleanUp Help Window and go directly to the Configuring Disk CleanUp topic.

Note The options you have selected will be saved when you press the OK button. The desktop location of the Disk CleanUp Options window itself will also be stored. Your settings will be saved in the MS Windows 95/NT System Registry.


Disk CleanUp Settings

Disk CleanUp Settings

Select the File | Options menu item to display the Disk CleanUp Options property sheet, and then select the Settings tab. This window will allow you to change the various Disk CleanUp settings listed below. Pressing the [Settings] button in the main window will also open the Disk CleanUp Settings property sheet.

Select a Drive to Clean

Use this control to select the disk drive to be cleaned.

NSA File Erasure Method

Check this item to perform NSA approved file erasures.

Size

Use this list to select the size of the buffer to be used for each Disk CleanUp pass. Larger buffer sizes will substantially speed up the clearing operation. A good block size for normal operations would be 256 or 512 KB. The larger this buffer is the faster your disk drives will be cleared. If you normally run Disk CleanUp using a scheduling program when your system is idle, you may find the 1024 KB block setting to be the most efficient.

Automatically Size the Buffer

Check this option to use the native FAT cluster size for the specified drive you plan to clean. This setting may result in poor performance if the native cluster size is less than 64 KB though. You will probably be better off leaving this item unchecked and selecting a large block size manually using the Size setting described above.

Background Priority for Disk CleanUp

Select the background priority for Disk CleanUp operations. Disk CleanUp uses an MS Windows 95/NT timer for disk cleanup operations. One block will be cleaned each time the Windows timer is invoked. The background priority settings specify the time period (in milliseconds) to be used for background cleanup operations.

High	= 50 milliseconds

Normal	= 100 milliseconds

Low	= 200 milliseconds

OK

Press this button when you have completed your selection of Disk CleanUp settings. When you press this button the Disk CleanUp Settings property sheet will be closed and your settings will be saved.

Cancel

Press this button to close the Disk CleanUp Settings property sheet without making any changes. If you have made any changes to the settings, and then press this button your changes will not be used, and your previous settings will remain in use.

Help

Press this button to open the Disk CleanUp Help Window and go directly to the Disk CleanUp Settings topic.

Note The options you have selected will be saved when you press the OK button. The desktop location of the Disk CleanUp Settings window itself will also be stored. Your settings will be saved in the MS Windows 95/NT System Registry.


Disk CleanUp Explorer Setup

Disk CleanUp Explorer Setup

Select the File | Options menu item to open the Disk CleanUp Options property sheet. Select the Explorer tab to display MS Windows 95/NT Explorer Setup options. This window will allow you to integrate Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT with the Microsoft Windows 95/NT Explorer. You can also select the Help | Setup menu item to go directly to this window. Use this command to create and remove MS Explorer shortcuts for Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT.

Create a Start Menu Item

Check this item to create a Disk CleanUp Start Menu entry. The Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT program will be located in the Software by Design folder on the Programs menu. This item will be disabled (grayed) if a Disk CleanUp item already exists in the Software by Design folder.

Remove this Start Menu Item

Check this item to remove the Disk CleanUp entry located in the Software by Design folder on the Programs menu. This item will be disabled (grayed) if a Disk CleanUp item does not already exist in the Software by Design folder.

Create a Desktop Icon

Check this item to create a Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT program icon on the Explorer desktop. This item will be disabled (grayed) if a Disk CleanUp desktop icon already exists.

Remove Icon from the Desktop

Check this item to remove the Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT program icon from the Explorer desktop. This item will be disabled (grayed) if a Disk CleanUp desktop icon does not already exist.

Create a Startup Folder Item

Check this item to automatically run Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT whenever Microsoft Windows is started. This option creates a Disk CleanUp program icon in the MS Windows Explorer Startup folder. This item will be disabled (grayed) if a Disk CleanUp startup item already exists in the Startup folder.

Remove the Startup Folder Item

Check this item to remove Disk CleanUp from the MS Windows Explorer Startup folder. This item will be disabled (grayed) if a Disk CleanUp startup item does not already exist in the Startup folder.

OK

Press this button when you have completed your selection of MS Explorer shortcuts. When you press this button the Disk CleanUp Explorer Setup property sheet will be closed and the MS Explorer shortcuts you have selected will be created or removed.

Cancel

Press this button to close the Disk CleanUp Explorer Setup property sheet without creating or removing any MS Explorer shortcuts.

Help

Press this button to open the Disk CleanUp Help window and go directly to the Disk CleanUp Explorer Setup topic.


File Menu

File Menu Commands

The File menu provides commands to start and stop Disk CleanUp operations. A short description of each item follows:

Start

This command will start Disk CleanUp operations on the specified drive. Pressing the [Start] button in the main window will also invoke this command. The Ctrl+S shortcut can be used for this command.

Stop

This command will stop Disk CleanUp operations on the specified drive. The Esc shortcut can be used for this command.

Pause

This command will pause Disk CleanUp operations on the specified drive. Pressing the [Pause] button in the main window will also invoke this command. The Ctrl+P shortcut can be used for this command.

Resume

This command will resume Disk CleanUp operations on the specified drive. Pressing the [Resume] button in the main window will also invoke this command. The Ctrl+R shortcut can be used for this command.

Options

Opens the Disk CleanUp Options property sheet and allows you to change Disk CleanUp program settings. Use this command to configure the Disk CleanUp program. The Ctrl+O shortcut can be used for this command.

Drive Settings

Opens the Disk CleanUp Settings property sheet and allows you to change Disk CleanUp drive settings. Pressing the [Settings] button in the main window will also invoke this command. The Ctrl+D shortcut can be used for this command.

Exit

Closes the Disk CleanUp program and returns control to the Explorer desktop. If Disk CleanUp is currently active you will be prompted to confirm exiting. The Ctrl+Q shortcut can be used for this command.

Tip Commonly used File commands can be invoked using shortcut keys.


View Menu

View Menu Commands

The View menu provides commands used to change Disk CleanUp display options. These items provide a means of changing the Disk CleanUp window appearance. A short description of each item follows:

Minimize

Minimizes the Disk CleanUp window to a button or icon on the taskbar. The Ctrl+Y shortcut can be used for this command.

Always on Top

Use this command to keep the Disk CleanUp window top most on the desktop. When this item is checked the Disk CleanUp window will float above all other non-topmost windows on the desktop. This item is useful if you normally run Disk CleanUp with a small window that would be easily obscured by other applications. The Ctrl+T shortcut can also be used for this command

Tip Commonly used View commands can be invoked using shortcut keys.


Help Menu

Help Menu Commands

The Help menu provides commands used to get help with Disk CleanUp operations. A short description of each item follows:

Contents

Opens the Disk CleanUp Help window and displays the Table of Contents. The F1 shortcut can be used for this command.

Search

Opens Disk CleanUp Help and displays the Search window. You can use this window to search for specific Disk CleanUp help topics.

How to Use Help

Opens a Help window that explains how to use the MS Windows 95/NT Help program.

Register

Displays the Disk CleanUp Shareware Registration Wizard. This wizard allows you to register  Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT for authorized use.

Setup

Displays the Disk CleanUp Explorer Setup property sheet. This window provides options to integrate Disk CleanUp with the MS Windows Explorer. Use this window to create MS Explorer Start Menu items and desktop icons.

Web Site

Opens your web browser application and goes directly to the Software Design web site on the Internet.

Send E-Mail to Author

Opens your Internet eMail client application and allows you to send an eMail message directly to the author at Gregory_Braun@CompuServe.com.

Note You must have your Internet eMail client software configured as your default Simple MAPI client for this command to work properly.

About Disk CleanUp

Displays the Disk CleanUp splash box. This window contains program information, the current version of Disk CleanUp you are running and a program copyright notice. Click the mouse anywhere in this window to close it

Tip Commonly used Help commands can be invoked using shortcut keys.


Shortcut Keys

Shortcuts

Shortcut keys allow you to quickly invoke Disk CleanUp menu commands without first displaying the menu and then selecting an item from it. The most commonly used Disk CleanUp commands can be invoked using the following shortcut keys.

File Menu

Ctrl+S	Start Disk CleanUp

Esc	Stop Disk CleanUp

Ctrl+P	Pause Disk CleanUp

Ctrl+R	Resume Disk CleanUp

Ctrl+O	Open the Disk CleanUp Options dialog

Ctrl+D	Open the Disk CleanUp Settings dialog

Ctrl+Q	Exit Disk CleanUp and return to the desktop.

View Menu

Ctrl+Y	Minimize Disk CleanUp to a button or icon

Ctrl+T	Make window topmost

Help Menu

F1	Display this Help file


Command Line Arguments

Command Line Arguments

Disk CleanUp can be invoked using command line parameters. If command line parameters are detected at launch time Disk CleanUp will start running and when completed exit automatically. If you use a scheduling program such as the Microsoft Windows System Agent or my Reminders for Windows 95/NT to automatically launch programs use the following command line switches to automate your disk drive cleanup.

CLEANUP	d: [/nsa|/nonsa] [/log|/nolog] [/high|/normal|/low] [/tray|/notray] [/auto|/noauto] [/1|/2|/4|/8|/16|/32|/64|/128|/256|/512|/1024] [/min]

d:	Drive to be cleaned (must be the first argument)

/nsa	Use the NSA erasure method

/nonsa	Skip NSA erasures

/log	Create a log file of all operations

/nolog	Skip logging operations

/high	High background priority

/normal	Normal background priority

/low	Low background priority

/tray	Place icon in tray

/notray	Remove icon from tray

/auto	Automatic buffer sizing

/noauto	Manual buffer sizing

/1	1 KB buffer size

/2	2 KB buffer size

/4	4 KB buffer size

/8	8 KB buffer size

/16	16 KB buffer size

/32	32 KB buffer size

/64	64 KB buffer size

/128	128 KB buffer size

/256	256 KB buffer size

/512	512 KB buffer size

/1024	1024 KB buffer size

/min	Start with a minimized window


Troubleshooting FAQs

Troubleshooting FAQs

This is a compilation of frequently asked questions that I have received from users. If you have a question that is not addressed below please feel free to contact me. I will try to help you use Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT with your system.

Can Disk CleanUp be used with Compressed Drives?

No. Disk CleanUp is designed to clean normally formatted disk drives. If you have configured your system to use disk compression do not use Disk CleanUp to clean your compressed drives.

Can Disk CleanUp be used with FAT32 drives?

Yes. Disk CleanUp is designed to clean both FAT16 and FAT32 disk drives. The type of File Allocation Table (FAT) used by your operating system is unimportant. Disk CleanUp will work with any drive including Microsoft Windows NT NTFS formatted drives.

Can Disk CleanUp be used with large hard drives?

Yes. Disk CleanUp is designed to clean any size disk drive. Large drives with a large amount of free space may take several hours to clear though.

Disk CleanUp takes a long time, is this normal?

Yes. This is especially true if you have specified the NSA file erasure method. Disk CleanUp will clear approximately 50-75 megabytes per minute with a high background priority when normal cleaning operations are specified. To speed up Disk CleanUp operations select a larger block size using the Disk CleanUp Settings property sheet. NSA disk erasure take considerably longer to perform than normal cleaning operations. If you clean your drive regularly you may not need to use this option. Large fixed disks may take several hours to clear if they contain large amounts of unused file space.

My drive makes noise when Disk CleanUp is active!

This is normal. Disk CleanUp is accessing your drive as it cleans it. The noise you hear is the drive mechanism as it seeks the empty blocks on your hard disk.

Can I use Disk CleanUp with floppy disks?

Yes. Disk CleanUp will work with any device that supports writing to the media (unlike CD ROM disks which are read-only devices.) Cleaning floppy drives will take slightly longer due to the slower data transfer speed inherent in floppy drive mechanisms.

Can Disk CleanUp be run automatically?

Yes. See the Command Line Arguments section of this help file for a complete description of running Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT automatically at a scheduled time.

Will Disk CleanUp delete old files for me?

No. Disk CleanUp clears empty disk space on a specified drive. You must use the MS Windows Explorer or one of the several disk utilities available to remove your unwanted files.

Do I have to use the NSA erasure method?

No, not if you clean your drive regularly, for example, if you schedule Disk CleanUp to run daily, at the end of the week you will have performed essentially the same operation as clearing your drive once a week using the NSA erasure method.

My system crashed while Disk CleanUp was active!

Check for the file CLEANUP.TMP at the root of the drive you were running Disk CleanUp on when your system crashed and delete it. This file would normally be found at either C:\CLEANUP.TMP or D:\CLEANUP.TMP. If removing this file doesn’t recover the missing disk space on the drive run the Microsoft Windows 95/NT disk scanning program C:\Windows\ScanDskw.exe to repair the drive you were cleaning when your system failed.


Comments and Upgrades

Comments and Suggestions

If you have comments, questions or find any bugs in Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT please feel free to contact me on CompuServe.

Gregory Braun – Software Design

CompuServe:	71613,2175

Email:	Gregory_Braun@CompuServe.com

Web Site:	http://www.execpc.com/~sbd

Phone:	1.414.444.8497

Web Site

Visit my web site on the Internet to download the latest versions of all of my software offerings.

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Release History

Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT Release History

v2.0	Original in-house development and testing of MS Windows 95/NT conversion using the Microsoft Win32 SDK.

v2.1	Added 95/NT splash box for release.

v2.2	Added options to place the program icon in the taskbar notification tray, and to save the desktop locations of all dialog boxes.

v2.3	Added support for screen colors settings as specified in the Display Properties dialog. Added default user and company name to the splash box.

v2.4	Replaced the CLEANUP.INI file with MS Windows 95/NT System Registry entries. Added MS Windows 95/NT Help file.

v2.5	Added Explorer Setup facility. Added the /min command line argument. Added test for compressed disk volumes.

v2.6	Added an option to start the program as a minimized icon on the taskbar. Added help buttons to the various Disk CleanUp dialog boxes.

v2.7	Converted the Disk CleanUp Options dialog box to a three-tab property sheet. Fixed several minor bugs.

v2.8	Fixed a bug that prevented proper window repositioning when the MS Explorer Taskbar was placed along the left edge or at the top of the desktop and the Auto hide option was active.

v2.9	Fixed several minor bugs.

v3.0	Added the Shareware Registration Wizard. Fixed several minor bugs.

v3.1	Added support for large drives over 2 gigabytes in size. Increased the speed at which Disk CleanUp operates by over 800%. Added facilities to customize the disk block size used for clearing operations. Added Pause and Resume commands. Added the /auto and /1 - /1024 command line arguments. Fixed several other minor bugs.

v3.2	Adds support for MS Windows 98 systems. Lowered process execution priority. Fixed several minor bugs.

v3.3	Fixed a bug that prevented proper disk space reporting. Fixed several minor bugs.

Last Update November 11th, 1998

Web Site

Visit my web site on the Internet to download the latest versions of all of my software offerings.

Software Design Web Site

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System Registry

Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT System Registry Key

Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT stores configuration settings in the MS Windows 95/NT System Registry. These settings are updated automatically while Disk CleanUp is running. There is no need to edit these settings manually.

If you insist upon editing these settings, you do so at your own risk. Disk CleanUp automatically updates registry entries when it exits. If you edit these settings make sure Disk CleanUp is not running while you edit them. If Disk CleanUp is currently running your changes will be overwritten when Disk CleanUp exits.

Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT stores configuration settings in the following system registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER

Software

Software by Design

Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT

Section

Label = Value

Warning There is no need to edit these settings manually. Disk CleanUp will automatically maintain these settings for you. If you do edit these, you do so at your own risk.


Removing Disk CleanUp

Removing Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT

If you find that Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT does not meet your needs you can remove it from your computer system by simply deleting the following files from your hard drive. All of these files will be located in the folder that you originally installed Disk CleanUp in.

If you ran the SETUP.EXE program that came with Disk CleanUp and specified the default installation directory the files mentioned below will be found in the C:\Program Files\Software by Design folder.

CLEANUP.EXE	Disk CleanUp Application Program.

CLEANUP.CNT	Disk CleanUp Help Topics File

CLEANUP.HLP	Disk CleanUp Help File

If you have opened and used the Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT Help files your system may contain the following two (2) files. These files are created by the standard MS Windows 95/NT Help program WinHlp32.exe. These files may also be safely removed.

CLEANUP.GID	MS Windows Help settings file. This file contains the Disk CleanUp Help window size and desktop location as well as any bookmarks you may have created.

CLEANUP.FTS	MS Windows Help word database. This file is created when you build a custom word list for Disk CleanUp Help files. This file is used to search for key words and phrases in the Disk CleanUp Help files.

Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT does not use any custom DLL files or system drivers. If you delete the files mentioned above from your system’s hard drive you will have completely removed Disk CleanUp from your computer system.

Note If you have installed Disk CleanUp shortcuts on the MS Explorer Start Menu use the Help | Setup command to remove the shortcuts you created before you delete the Disk CleanUp files mentioned above.


Software Design Web Site

Software Design

You can download the latest versions of all of my software from my web site on the Internet. I post the latest releases of my software there first. Click your mouse on the link listed below to visit the Software Design web site.

Software Design Web Site

(http://www.execpc.com/~sbd)

Software Titles

The following software titles are available at my web site on the Internet and can also be found on CompuServe, ExecPC, MSN and ZD Net.

NoteBook for Windows	(NBOOK.ZIP)

NoteBook for Windows 95/NT	(NBOOK32.ZIP)

Reminders for Windows	(REMIND.ZIP)

Reminders for Windows 95/NT	(REMIND32.ZIP)

ToolBar for Windows	(TBAR.ZIP)

ToolBar for Windows 95/NT	(TBAR32.ZIP)

Screen Loupe for Windows	(LOUPE.ZIP)

Screen Loupe for Windows 95/NT	(LOUPE32.ZIP)

Screen Loupe for Macintosh	(LOUPE.SEA)

Audition for Windows 95/NT	(AUDITION.ZIP)

Password Keeper for Windows 95/NT	(PASSKEEP.ZIP)

CardBase for Windows 95/NT	(CARDBASE.ZIP)

Go Postal for Windows 95/NT	(GOPOSTAL.ZIP)

File Editor for Windows	(FXEDIT.ZIP)

File Editor for Windows 95/NT	(FXEDIT32.ZIP)

Crypto for Windows 95/NT	(CRYPTO.ZIP)

Icon Extractor for Windows	(ICONX.ZIP)

Icon Extractor for Windows 95/NT	(ICONX32.ZIP)

TxEdit for Windows 95/NT	(TXEDIT.ZIP)

DLL Show for Windows 95	(DLLSHOW.ZIP)

RGB Editor for Windows	(RGB.ZIP)

RGB Editor for Windows 95/NT	(RGB32.ZIP)

Quiz Wizard for Windows 95/NT	(QUIZWIZ.ZIP)

FontShow for Windows 95/NT	(FONTSHOW.ZIP)

Submit It for Windows 95/NT	(SUBMITIT.ZIP)

File Shredder for Windows 95/NT	(SHREDDER.ZIP)

Programmer's IDE	(PMAN.ZIP)

Programmer's IDE 95/NT	(PMAN32.ZIP)

Touch for Windows	(WTOUCH.ZIP)

Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT	(CLEANUP.ZIP)

BattleStar for Windows	(BSTAR.ZIP)

BattleStar for Windows 95/NT	(BSTAR32.ZIP)

World Radio for Macintosh	(WRADIO.SEA)

Note The latest versions of my software programs are always posted on my web site first. Versions found on the other online services may be earlier releases.


BBS and Internet Operators

Webmasters

Please upload the original ZIP file intact and title the submission:

"Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT v3.3"

--Author Gregory Braun

Web Site

Visit my web site on the Internet to download the latest versions of all of my software offerings.

Software Design Web Site

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Note This site also supports anonymous FTP transfers.


What is Shareware

The concept of "Shareware"...

Shareware, also known as user supported software and other names, is a concept not understood by everyone. The author of Shareware retains all rights to the software under the copyright laws while still allowing free distribution. This gives the user the chance to freely obtain and try out software to see if it fits their needs. Shareware should not be confused with Public Domain software even though they are often obtained from the same sources.

If you continue to use Shareware after trying it out, you are expected to register your use with the author and pay a registration fee. What you get in return depends on the author, but may include a printed manual, free updates, telephone support, etc. Only by paying for the Shareware you use do you enable the Shareware author to continue to support his software and create new programs. Considering that the Shareware registration fees are almost always far less than the purchase price of comparable commercial software it's obvious that Shareware is a good deal for everyone.

There are real advantages to you in the Shareware system. You get to try out software to make sure it is compatible with your hardware and that it fits your needs before you "buy" it with your registration. The author saves the expense of advertising, packaging and distribution and passes the savings on to you. Plus, most Shareware authors are much more accessible than commercial software sources so that your questions and suggestions are much more likely to be responded to.

Thank you for your support.


Registering Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT

Registering Disk CleanUp

Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT is distributed as shareware. You may evaluate it free of charge for 30 days. After 30 days you are required to register it. If after evaluating Disk CleanUp for 30 days you decide not to register it you are required to remove it from your computer.

Registration entitles you to unlimited free updates and telephone support.

You can register Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT by mailing the Order Form provided with this software. When you register Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT you will receive your registration code by E-Mail, or optionally you may request that your registration code be mailed to you.

You may also purchase Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT using your credit card via the Internet or by telephone.

The software you are currently using is a fully functioning program. As a registered user you will however be able to disable the initial splash box that appears when Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT is first launched.

To register your copy of Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT select the Help | Register menu command. The Shareware Registration Wizard will be displayed when this menu command is selected. Use this window to fill in the following entry fields:

User Name

Enter the user name you originally specified when you ordered Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT.

Organization

Enter the name of your organization as originally specified when you ordered Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT. If you did not specify an organization name leave this field blank.

Registration

Enter the registration code that was provided to you. Enter your registration code exactly as provided. Do not include spaces when entering your registration code.

Note The registration code was provided to you when you purchased Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT. Refer to the notification letter that was mailed to you or the E-Mail message you received for your personal shareware registration code.

Show Splash Box at Startup

This box will initially be checked if you have not registered Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT. When you successfully register your copy of Disk CleanUp this box will automatically be unchecked for you. If you wish to see the splash box when Disk CleanUp is launched return to this Registration Wizard and check this box.

OK

Press this button after you have filled out the Shareware Registration Wizard to complete Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT shareware registration.

Cancel

Press this button to close the Shareware Registration Wizard without making any changes.

Help

Press this button to open the Disk CleanUp Help window and go directly to the Registering Disk CleanUp topic.


Purchasing Information

Purchasing Information

Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT is distributed as shareware. You may evaluate it free of charge for 30 days. After 30 days you are required to register it. If after evaluating Disk CleanUp for 30 days you decide not to purchase it you are required to remove it from your computer.

Registration entitles you to unlimited free updates and telephone support.

You can register Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT by mailing the Order Form provided with this software. When you register Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT you will receive your registration code by E-Mail, or optionally you may request that your registration code be mailed to you.

You may also purchase Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT using your credit card via the Internet or by telephone.

The software you are currently using is a fully functioning program. As a registered user you will however be able to disable the initial splash box that appears when Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT is first launched.

Single User Licensing

Individual users can register Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT for $20.00 dollars. If you would also like a 3 ½” floppy disk sent to you please add an additional $5.00 dollars. Registration entitles you to unlimited free updates and telephone support. You can always download the latest release of Disk CleanUp directly from the Software Design web site on the Internet. Print the Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT Order Form and mail it with your check to become a registered user of Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT.

Site Licensing

Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT can also be registered for use at an entire site for $250.00 dollars. If you would like to install and use Disk CleanUp on multiple workstations at a single location choose this type of licensing. Registration includes a 3 ½” floppy disk and entitles you to unlimited free updates and telephone support. You can always download the latest release of Disk CleanUp directly from the Software Design web site on the Internet. Print the Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT Order Form and mail it with your check to become a registered user of Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT.

Corporate Licensing

Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT can also be registered for use at multiple sites for $1000.00 dollars. If you would like to install and use Disk CleanUp on multiple workstations at multiple locations choose this type of licensing. Registration includes a 3 ½” floppy disk and entitles you to unlimited free updates and telephone support. You can always download the latest release of Disk CleanUp directly from the Software Design web site on the Internet. Print the Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT Order Form and mail it with your check to become a registered user of Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT.


Shareware Order Form
Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT Order Form

To print this order form, press the Print button above, or select Print Topic from the File pull-down menu.

Secure on-line credit card orders can be placed from the Software Design web site.

To order by check, send this order form and a check to:

Gregory Braun

P.O. Box 1307

Milwaukee, WI  53201-1307 U.S.A.

Payments must be in US dollars drawn on a US bank, or you can send international postal orders in US dollars.

All orders are subject to the License Agreement.

Customer information is considered confidential and will not be shared or distributed to any third parties.

Registered users of Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT are entitled to unlimited free program updates.

Single User Copy	______ at	$20.00	each =	________

Optional 3 ½” Disk	______ at	$5.00	each =	________

Site License	______ at	$250.00	each =	________

Includes 3 ½” Disk

Corporate License	______ at	$1000.00	each =	________

Includes 3 ½” Disk

Wisconsin Residents add 5.5% sales tax:	________

Total Payment:	________

Date	____________________________________

Name	____________________________________

Organization	____________________________________

Shipping Address	____________________________________

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City	____________________________________

State	____________________________________

Zip Code	____________________________________

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[  ] Please send registration code via E-Mail

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Credit Card Purchases

Credit Card Purchases

You may purchase Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT by credit card over the telephone or directly from my web site on the Internet.

On-line Registration

Secure on-line registration using a major credit card is available directly from the Software Design web site. Simply go to the Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT program description page and click your mouse on the RegNet link. You may register Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT using your Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover or EuroCard. Registration keys will be sent to you via eMail.

Telephone Registration

You may also purchase Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT toll-free by telephone. Please specify Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT when ordering.

Toll-Free:	1.800.999.2734

International:	1.805.288.1827

FAX Line:	1.805.288.1867

Web Site

Click your mouse on the underlined link below to purchase Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT by credit card.

Software Design Web Site

(http://www.execpc.com/~sbd)


License Agreement

License Agreement

You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using this software.  Unless you have a different license agreement signed by Gregory Braun, your use of this software indicates your acceptance of this license agreement and warranty.

Registered Version

One registered copy of Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT may either be used by a single person who uses the software personally on one or more computers, or installed on a single workstation used nonsimultaneously by multiple people, but not both.

Site License

Any number of users at a single location may access the registered version of Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT through a network, provided that you have obtained a site license for the software covering all workstations that will access the software through the network. Any number of users at a single location can install and use the software on one or more computers or workstations.

Corporate License

Any number of users at any number of locations may access the registered version of Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT through a network, provided that you have obtained a corporate license for the software covering all workstations that will access the software through the network. Any number of users at any number of locations can install and use the software on one or more computers or workstations.

Software Updates

Registered users of Disk CleanUp for Windows 95/NT are entitled to unlimited free program updates. Software updates can be downloaded directly from the Software Design web site on the Internet.

Governing Law

This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin.

Disclaimer of Warranty

THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OR MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED.

Good data processing procedure dictates that any program be thoroughly tested with non-critical data before relying on it. The user must assume the entire risk of using the program.  ANY LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.


Customizing Help

Customizing Help

You can customize this help file to better suit your needs and uses. The following topics describe the various settings that can be configured. The settings you specify will be saved and used again each time you view this help file.

Font Size

The size of the font used in this help file can be made larger or smaller by selecting the Font item from the Options menu above. Select Small, Normal or Large fonts from the popup menu. The font size you select will be saved and used again each time you view this help file.

Window Size

The size of this Help window and its location on the desktop can be adjusted using the standard Windows resizing and placement methods. The window size and its location on the desktop will be saved and used again each time you view this help file.

Window Background Color

The background color for this help window can be changed to white if you prefer. To change the background color to white select the Use System Colors item from the Options menu above. For the color changes to take effect you will have to close and then reopen the Help file. You will be prompted to confirm this action. Your background color selection will be saved and used again each time you view this help file.

Window Placement

By default this help window positions itself in front of all other open windows. If you would prefer to have it covered up by other active windows select the Keep Help on Top item from the Options menu and then select Not on Top from the popup menu. Your selection will be saved and used again each time you view this help file.