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Help Contents
CleanSweep 3.0 Contents

Introduction

Welcome to CleanSweep

Quick Start (for experienced users)

Quick Steps to Uninstalling a Program

Quick Steps to Archiving a Program

Learning the Basics

Overview

The Main Window at a Glance

Getting Help

Exit CleanSweep

Where To Find Common CleanSweep Tasks

Uninstalling

Overview

Uninstalling Programs in Windows 95 and NT 4.0

Uninstalling Programs in Windows NT 3.51

Archiving

Overview

Archiving Using Windows 95 or NT 4.0

Archiving Programs in Windows NT 3.51

Backing Up and Transporting

Overview

Packaging Using Windows 95 or NT 4.0

Packaging Using Windows NT 3.51

Moving

Overview

Moving Programs in Windows 95 and NT 4.0

Moving Programs in NT 3.51

Finding Unneeded Files

Overview

Selecting a Finder

Finding Duplicate Files

Finding Redundant DLL Files

Finding Unused Files by Type

Finding Infrequently Used Files

Finding Orphaned Files

Cleaning Up Files and Reconnecting Shortcuts

A Note on Viewers (Windows 95 and NT 4.0 users)

Restoring

Overview

Running the Restore Wizard

Selecting a Backup

Selecting Files

Taking Safety Precautions

Selecting a Restore Location

Restoring

Viewing a Summary

Reports

Overview

Viewing the Master Log

Viewing the Savings Report

Viewing the Folder Usage Report

Updating and Customizing CleanSweep

Overview

Updating CleanSweep

Configuring Usage Watch

Configuring Smart Sweep

Changing Backup and Restore Options

Changing the Default Report File

Tracking a Program Installation

Tracking a Program Installation

Unused File Type Descriptions

Unused File Type Descriptions


Welcome to CleanSweep

Welcome to CleanSweep 3,0, the premier Windows cleanup program!

Note:  CleanSweep runs under Windows 95 and Windows NT versions 3.51 and 4.0 (Server or Workstation).  This help file describes how to use CleanSweep under Windows 95 and NT 4.0, and notes any differences that apply to Windows NT 3.51.

To get the most out of Windows, you need to manage your hard disk space.  Today's programs are larger than ever. It is likely that at some point you will run out of disk space and find it necessary to delete unnecessary or infrequently used programs and files.

Windows programs tend to scatter their contents across multiple folders, making it difficult to purge your computer of all the program's components.  Windows 95 itself takes up even more space.  Your PC probably contains many redundant files, obsolete files, and programs you no longer use.  CleanSweep provides the easiest, safest and quickest way to clean up your hard disk.

CleanSweep is more than just an uninstall program.  It is a multipurpose utility for minimizing hard disk clutter and reclaiming disk space.  CleanSweep can remove unneeded DOS programs and Windows 16- and 32-bit programs and system components.  You can also use it to delete unneeded and duplicate files.  If you have upgraded to Windows 95, CleanSweep safely cleans up all remnants of Windows 3.1. The resulting increase in available disk space can enable you to install new programs and, in many cases, improve your computer’s performance.

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Obtaining Late-Breaking Information

CleanSweep's READ ME file contains any late-breaking information that did not make it into this Help file.  A dialog box asks if you would like to view the READ ME file as soon as you install CleanSweep.  However, you can view this file at any time.

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To view the Read Me File
To view the READ ME file in Windows 95:

1	Click the Windows Start button, and then point to Programs.

The Programs menu appears.

2	Point to the Quarterdeck CleanSweep 3.0 folder.

3	Click READ ME.

WordPad opens and displays the READ ME file.

To view the READ ME file in Windows NT 3.51:

•	Double-click the README icon in the CleanSweep program group.

NotePad opens and displays the READ ME file.


Whats New in CleanSweep 3.0
What’s New in CleanSweep 3.0?

If you have used CleanSweep before, there is good news [image] CleanSweep 3.0 offers many new, exciting features, in addition to improvements to many features from earlier versions.

Update-It [image] Automatically downloads the latest version of CleanSweep over the Internet, then updates your old version.  Update-It checks for new updates at regular intervals, or on demand.  You will always have the most recent version of the program and the application knowledge base.

Registry Genie [image] An easy, safe way to edit the Windows’ Registry.

Registry Sweep [image] Cleans up invalid Registry entries safely and easily.

New and improved application knowledge base [image] CleanSweep now recognizes the files of over 1,000 applications.

Complete support for NT 3.51 and 4.0 [image] NT users can now benefit from Usage Watch and Smart Sweep to ensure complete and accurate information about the files they install and use.

Automatic prevention against accidental deletions [image] Safety Sweep provides the safest level of CleanSweep operation by preserving all files except those that CleanSweep determines are clearly safe to remove.  It always backs up files before removing them.

Right click and go [image] Start any CleanSweep Wizard or Finder directly from the Windows 95 or NT 4.0 Explorer or desktop.


Uninstalling Instructions
Quick Steps to Uninstalling a Program

This topic gives a quick explanation of how to uninstall a complete program from your hard drive.  New users who want detailed instructions should read Uninstalling using Windows 95 and NT 4.0 before using this quick start.

NOTE: The instructions in this topic apply to Windows 95 and NT 4.0 systems only. For instructions on uninstalling a program in Windows NT 3.51, see Uninstalling Programs in Windows NT 3.51.

To uninstall a program:

1	Start the Uninstall Wizard.

Right-click the desktop shortcut (icon) or filename (in the Explorer or My Computer) of the executable file (EXE, COM, BAT, PIF) you want to uninstall, point to CleanSweep, then choose Uninstall Wizard.

The Uninstall Wizard does a quick analysis of the program, then displays the default backup destination.

2	Select Safety Precautions.

Click Next (Alt+N) if the folder or directory shown is where you want to store the backup copy of the program.

To select a different folder or directory for the backup, click in the text box and type another path, or click the ... (Browse) button and select a destination.

Click View if you want to take a closer look at what will be uninstalled.

Click Next (Alt+N) to accept the confirmation settings and proceed with the uninstallation.

3	Start Uninstalling.

Click Finish (Alt+F).  The Wizard uninstalls the program and asks if you would like to view a summary.  Click Summary if you would like to view the summary, print the summary, or save the summary to a file.

4	Uninstall Complete!

Click OK.


Archiving Instructions
Quick Steps to Archiving a Program

If you are unsure about uninstalling a program because you think there is a chance you might need it in the future, you can archive it.  The Archive Wizard creates a backup of a program in a compressed format for future retrieval and creates an archive icon for the program.  The original files and configuration information are deleted from your computer.  When you need the program, simply click its archive icon and CleanSweep restores it.

This topic explains how to archive a complete program from your hard drive.  New users should read Archiving Programs in Windows 95 and NT 4.0 before using this quick start.

NOTE: The instructions in this topic apply to Windows 95 and NT 4.0 systems only. For instructions on archiving a program in Windows NT 3.51, see Archiving Programs in Windows NT 3.51.

To archive a program:

1	Start the Archive Wizard.

Right-click the desktop shortcut (icon) or filename (in the Explorer or My Computer) of the executable file (EXE, COM, BAT, PIF) you want to archive, point to CleanSweep, then choose Archive Wizard.

The Archive Wizard does a quick analysis of the program, then displays the default destination.

2	Select a Destination.

Click Next (Alt+N) again if the folder or directory shown is where you want to store the copy of the program. To select a different folder or directory, click in the text box and type another path, or click the ... (Browse) button and select a destination.

3	Start Archiving.

Click Finish (Alt+F) .  The Wizard archives the program and asks if you would like to view a summary.  You can click Summary to view a summary, print the summary, or save the summary to a file.

4	Archive Complete!

Click OK. CleanSweep archives the program and adds the words "CleanSweep Archive" to the original icon description to indicate that the program is archived.  To restore the program, simply click the icon.


Getting Started - Overview
Overview

In the following Help topics you will learn

•	How CleanSweep's main window is organized.

•	What Smart Sweep and Usage Watch do.

•	How to use this online Help system.

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Smart Sweep and Usage Watch

When you elect to use Smart Sweep and Usage Watch, Windows 95 and NT 4.0 automatically display two symbols on the taskbar.  In Windows NT 3.51, two tasks will be added to the task list and two minimized icons will appear on the desktop.

These symbols (or tasks) represent CleanSweep's Usage Watch and Smart Sweep.  These features run in the background to keep track of edits to existing configuration files, installation information about any new programs you add to your computer, and how often you use files.  All this happens behind the scenes and normally you do not have to be concerned with the monitors.

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The Main Window at a Glance

If you start CleanSweep from the Start menu or Program Manager, you see CleanSweep’s main window.  You use this window to access CleanSweep’s various functions.

The main window contains six tabs:  Program, Cleanup, Restore, View, Registry, and Options.  When you click one of these tabs, CleanSweep displays a new list of options.

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The Program tab

The Program tab on the CleanSweep main window contains five Wizards—helper programs that guide you step-by-step though a particular process:

Uninstall Wizard—deletes programs.  Uninstall deletes not only the program's individual files, but also any external references to the file, such as program icons or entries in system configuration files (such as SYSTEM.INI).  The Wizard is smart enough to leave intact any components that are shared with other programs.

Archive Wizard—uninstalls programs but saves copies of the program's files and configuration information in a compressed format that takes up much less disk space than the original files.  This gives you the best of both worlds, because you can free needed space on your hard disk and still retrieve the program whenever you want.  The Archive Wizard creates an archive icon you can click if you ever want to restore the program.

Backup Wizard—creates a single, compressed backup file of a program for use as a reserve in the event that you ever need to restore the program. Unlike the Archive wizard, backing up leaves all of the original files and configuration information in place.

Move Wizard—moves a program to another drive, folder, or directory.

Transport Wizard—transports a program file to a disk or other storage medium.  Use this Wizard to transport data to your laptop, home computer, or other PC.

To start any Wizard, simply click its button.  In general, the Wizards will guide you through the process by asking you a question.  When you have answered the question, click Next (Alt+N) .  When you are done, click Finish (Alt+F).


The Cleanup tab

The Cleanup tab on the CleanSweep main window contains Finders that locate specific types of files:  the Duplicate File Finder, the Redundant DLL Finder, the Unused File Type Finder, the Low File Usage Finder, and the Orphan Finder.

After you locate unneeded files with a Finder, you can delete, archive, back up, move, or transport them.

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The Restore tab

The Restore tab on the CleanSweep main window contains the Restore Wizard, which restores the files you have backed up, archived, or transported to their original states. It also restores Registry values.

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The View tab

The View tab on the CleanSweep main window contains options for three reports that summarize CleanSweep’s activities.

Master Log report—keeps track of all of the actions performed (excluding Registry Genie actions), so you can always look up any file or activity.  It will also tell you where a backup was stored and how many bytes of disk space were freed.

Savings report—details the amount of space freed, the amount of space used by backups, and the total overall savings. All totals are in kilobytes (KB).

Folder Usage report—details folder/directory information.

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The Registry tab

The Registry tab on the CleanSweep main window contains two features that you can use to edit and clean your computer’s Registry.

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The Options tab

The Options tab on the CleanSweep main window contains the Configure CleanSweep option and Update-It.  Use Configure CleanSweep to customize CleanSweep to suit your personal preferences.  Use Update-It to receive updated versions of CleanSweep automatically via the Internet.

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Getting Help

CleanSweep's online Help system provides a quick and easy way to get answers to your questions. The Help window contains the following tabs:

•	The Contents tab opens a window that lists the major topics available in the Help system.

•	The Index tab opens the search window, where you can look up topics using keywords or by scrolling through a list of topics.

•	The Find tab opens a search window that you can use to search for specific words and phrases in Help topics, instead of searching by broader categories.

For information on specific controls in a window, click the secondary mouse button over the control and select What’s This?

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To access Help
To access Help:

•	Click the Help (Alt+H) button, or press F1.

CleanSweep's Help window opens.


Jump to another topic

On many Help screens, you will see words and phrases that appear in green with a solid underline.  These are jump terms that provide cross-references to other topics.  When you point to one, the cursor takes the shape of a pointing finger.  If you click a jump term, a Help window on that topic appears.  After you read the jump term's Help window, you can return to the original Help window by pressing the Back button.

You will also see words and phrases with dotted underlines.  These terms provide more information about the word or phrase underlined.  Click the word or phrase to display more information.


Exit CleanSweep

To exit CleanSweep:

•	Click the Exit (Alt+X) button.


Where To Find Common CleanSweep Tasks

Now that you are familiar with CleanSweep's main window, what you read next depends on what you want to do.

To Learn More About	See the Topic
Uninstalling a program	Uninstalling Programs in Windows 95 and NT 4.0
Archiving a program	Archiving Programs in Windows 95 and NT 4.0
Backing Up or Transporting a program to another computer	Packaging Programs in Windows 95 and NT 4.0
Moving a program to another drive or directory	Moving Programs in Windows 95 and NT 4.0
Restoring a program to its original state	Running the Restore Wizard
Finding specific type of files so you can delete, move, back up, or transport them	Selecting a Finder
CleanSweep Reports	Viewing the Master Log and Viewing the Savings Reportand Viewing the Folder Usage Report
Editing the Windows Registry	Using the Registry Genie
Customizing CleanSweep	Configuring Usage Watch , Configuring Smart Sweep, and Changing Backup and Restore Options.
Updating CleanSweep	Updating CleanSweep.


Uninstall Wizard

Click here to remove unneeded programs.


Archive Wizard

Click here to remove a program but keep a compressed version in case you want to retrieve it later.


Backup Wizard

Click here to create a compressed backup file of a program for use as a reserve.


Move Wizard

Click here to move a program to another drive or folder.


Transport Wizard

Click here to transport a program to a disk or other storage medium.


Uninstalling - Overview
Overview

In the following Help topics you will learn how to

•	Delete a program and its related components to free space on your computer's hard disk or network drive.

•	View a summary report of what was uninstalled.

Removing programs you no longer need is the fastest way to free a lot of disk space. CleanSweep can remove a single program or all of the programs in a folder or program group. CleanSweep removes program files and all of the components associated with them. The more software you remove, the more disk space will be available for installing new programs. In many cases, having more free disk space will actually speed up your computer’s performance.

There are two basic ways to use CleanSweep to uninstall programs:

•	If the program has a shortcut icon on the desktop, you can start the uninstall process by right-clicking the shortcut.  Or, you can select the executable filename in the Explorer or My Computer.  These methods work in Windows 95 or NT 4.0, and are described in the following Help topics.

•	You can also launch CleanSweep, then select the program you want to uninstall.  Use this method if you are running Windows NT 3.51.  You may also use this as an alternate method if you are running Windows 95 or NT 4.0.  This method is described in Uninstalling a Program in Windows NT 3.51.

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Uninstalling Programs in Windows 95 and NT 4.0

The fastest way to uninstall a program is to select it first, then run the Uninstall Wizard.

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To select a program and run the Uninstall Wizard
To select a program and run the Uninstall Wizard:

•	Right-click on the file’s desktop shortcut icon or program filename (in Explorer or My Computer), point to CleanSweep, and click Uninstall Wizard.

The Wizard analyzes the file, then displays the default backup destination.

CleanSweep may determine that you have selected a file or a group of files that you should not uninstall. If so, a message warns you not to uninstall the program and explains why. You should follow the Wizard’s recommendations unless you are absolutely sure that the file can be safely uninstalled.


Taking Safety Precautions

After you have selected an item to uninstall, CleanSweep provides two optional safety precautions: backup and confirmation of each file deletion.

CleanSweep’s Safety Sweep feature always backs up files before uninstalling them. If you would like CleanSweep to ask you before backing up the files, you can turn Safety Sweep off.  For more information, see Using Safety Sweep.

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Backing Up
Backing Up the Files

After you have selected an item to uninstall and before CleanSweep deletes anything, it will create a compressed backup copy of the items you uninstall. The backup takes up a fraction of the space of the original program and ensures that you can easily restore the program if needed.

A dialog box shows the name of the default backup folder.  In Windows 95 and NT 4.0, the backup folder is:

C:\PROGRAM FILES\QUARTERDECK\CLEANSWEEP\BACKUP

In Windows NT 3.51, the default backup directory is
C:\CLNSWEEP\BACKUP

Note:  If you select a new backup folder or directory, CleanSweep uses it one time only and does not save the change for the next uninstallation. To change the default backup folder or directory permanently, use the Options tab, as described in Changing the Default Backup Folder.

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To store the backup in the currently selected folder or directory
To store the backup in the currently selected folder or directory:

•	Click the Next button (Alt+N).

You can choose a different backup folder or directory by editing the displayed name or by clicking the ... (Browse button) and browsing for a different folder or directory.


Confirming File Deletion

After you have selected an item to uninstall, CleanSweep asks whether you want to confirm the deletion of each file as an extra layer of precaution. During confirmation, you can view a text, graphic, or document file before it is deleted to verify that you want to delete it. Though confirmation provides you with an extra layer of safety, it can be time consuming if you are deleting several files.

To uninstall without confirming each file:

•	Click the Next button (Alt+N) .

Note: You can turn the confirmation option off. See Updating & Customizing CleanSweep.

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To confirm each deletion
To confirm each deletion:

1	Click the Yes button (Alt+Y).

2	Click the Next button (Alt+N).


Reviewing your Selection

After you have selected an item to uninstall and selected safety precautions, CleanSweep displays a summary of what it is about to do. The summary notes which file or files will be uninstalled and the number of bytes of disk space that will be freed.

Press the View button on this screen to display a description and the safety level of each file that CleanSweep believes is associated with your choice. You may be able to view some files to be sure you want to uninstall them.

If you are sure you want to uninstall all the files listed, see Uninstalling.

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Examining the List of Files to Uninstall in More Detail
Examining the List in More Detail

After you have selected an item to uninstall and selected safety precautions, CleanSweep displays a summary of what it is about to do. You can examine the list closely, change the list or print it so you can cancel the uninstallation and later verify each file on your own.  You might keep the printout as a record of what you uninstalled. You may want to uninstall files that do not appear on the list.

To examine the list closely:

•	Click the View button (Alt+V).

The Select the Components to Uninstall dialog box displays the title of the folder (if any), and the filenames and related components to be uninstalled. The files and components are grouped by their "parent" program. By default, CleanSweep will present for deletion all files with a green safety level—all files that CleanSweep is sure can be uninstalled safely. Files with a yellow safety level are also candidates for uninstalling, but CleanSweep will not uninstall them unless Safety Sweep is off and you specifically select them. For more information, see Using Safety Sweep. If you add a file or component to the list, CleanSweep displays its safety level as blue, indicating that CleanSweep has not assigned a safety level to the file.

The Wizard uses Windows file viewers to let you take a quick peek at a file without having to launch the application that created it. After you have verified the file's contents, you can decide whether you wish to uninstall it. This adds another layer of safety to the uninstalling process.

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To view the file
To view the file:

1	Select the file you want to view.

If the selected file is an executable program, the Run button becomes active. You can use the Run button to launch the program if you want to see what it does.

If the selected file is an executable program, Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file, or a Visual Basic extension (VBX) file, the Link button is active. You can press the Link button to display a description of any DLL files the program uses, or any programs that depend upon that file.

2	Click the View or Run button (Alt+V) or (Alt+R) .

The file appears (or the program launches if you clicked Run).

Windows 95 users:  If the file does not display properly, you may have to install the Windows 95 Quick View file viewers from the Windows 95 CD-ROM. For installation instructions, see your Windows 95 documentation, or see A Note on Viewers.


To see a file description without launching the file
To see a file description without launching the file:

 •	Select the filename in the list.

The bottom of the dialog box describes what type of file it is and recommends the best way to handle it.

If there are any files you do not want to uninstall, you should clear their check boxes.


To prevent a file from being deleted
To prevent a file from being deleted:

•	Clear the file's check box by clicking on it.


To add a file to the list of files to be uninstalled
To add a file to the list of files to be uninstalled:

1	Click the Add button (Alt+A) .

The Add Component dialog box appears.

2	Type a filename in the file entry area, then click OK.  You can also click the … button (Browse button) to browse for a file.

You may specify a filename, or you may choose to remove sections from the WIN.INI file. The WIN.INI file contains sections that are often shared between programs from the same vendor, so only select a section if you are absolutely sure it is not used by another program.


To print the list of files
To print the list of files:

1	Click the Print List button (Alt+P) .

The Print List dialog box gives you the choice of sending the list to the printer or saving it to a file.

2	Choose a destination for the list and then click OK.


Uninstalling

After you have selected an item to uninstall, selected safety precautions, and reviewed the summary information, you are ready to uninstall.

To uninstall the program:

•	Click the Finish button (Alt+F) .

CleanSweep uninstalls the program.

If you made a backup copy of the program, you can restore it using the Restore Wizard. See Running the Restore Wizard.

If you want to see more details on what CleanSweep did, you can view a summary, as described in Viewing a Summary.


Viewing a Summary

When the uninstallation is complete, a dialog box reports the action as completed, and asks if you want to see a summary.

MORE INFO:  The summary report describes one activity at a time.  For a report on all CleanSweep activity, you can view the Master Log report, as described in Viewing the Master Log.

The summary contains a detailed description of the actions performed, including the following:

•	Date and time that the uninstallation was performed

•	Object that was uninstalled

•	Backup destination, if any

•	Title of the folder or directory, if applicable

•	Title of the program

•	Complete pathname for each program in the folder or group

•	Description of the program

•	Number of bytes deleted.

Note:  The number of bytes deleted might be slightly larger than the approximate estimate (listed just before you click the Finish button) due to "slack space." Each file is stored in clusters of a certain size, depending on the hard disk's partition size. The last cluster of a file takes a full cluster, whether it uses all of the space or not. For example, if your hard disk partition contained 4096-byte clusters, uninstalling a 4097-byte file would free 8192 bytes of disk space.

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To see a summary
To see a summary:

•	Click the Summary button.

An in-depth summary report appears.


To print a summary
To print a summary:

•	Click the Print button (Alt+P).

The report is printed.


To save a summary
To save the summary report in a file:

1	Click the Save button (Alt+S) .

The Save Summary dialog box appears.

2	Type a filename for the report, then click Save (Alt+S). (Click OK if you are using Windows NT 3.51.)

In Windows 95 and NT 4.0, CleanSweep uses
C:\PROGRAM FILES\QUARTERDECK\CLEANSWEEP\SAVEREP.TXT

as the default report filename.

In Windows NT 3.51, CleanSweep uses
C:\CLNSWEEP\SAVEREP.TXT

as the default report filename.

Tip:  To change the report filename permanently, use the Options tab as described in Changing the Default Report File.


To close the summary report
To close the report:

•	Click the Close button (Alt+C) .

The report closes.


Uninstalling a Program in NT 3.51
Uninstalling a Program in Windows NT 3.51

The following topics explain how to run a Wizard before selecting a program or folder/group to uninstall.  This is the method you must use to uninstall programs in Windows NT 3.51. It is also an alternate method you can use in Windows 95 and NT 4.0.

To run the Uninstall Wizard:

•	Select the Program tab in the main window, then click the Uninstall Wizard button (Alt+U).

In Windows NT 3.51, the main window displays the Windows program groups in alphabetical order. The groups include a program group that contains a list of programs previously monitored by Smart Sweep. If you have not yet monitored any program installations, the program group is titled "No programs monitored by Smart Sweep."

In Windows 95, the Uninstall Wizard displays a program tree that contains the following expandable folders:

•	a folder containing the programs on the Windows 95 Start menu

•	a Desktop folder that contains any desktop shortcut icons

•	a folder containing any programs that have been monitored by Smart Sweep. (If you have not yet monitored any program installations, the folder is empty and the folder's description is "No programs monitored by Smart Sweep.")

You can expand these folders and select their subfolders or a program folder. You can click the plus and minus buttons to expand and collapse the branches of the folder tree.

The Wizard will guide you through the uninstallation process.


Uninstalling - Finding and Selecting a Folder or Program
Finding and Selecting a Folder or Program

The methods you can use to find and select a program are:

•	Select a program from a folder or group.

•	Select all of the programs contained in a folder or group.

•	Search for a program and then select it.

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Uninstalling - Finding and Selecting a Folder or Program - Opening and Closing a Folder/Group
Opening and Closing a Folder/Group

If you are looking for a program in a folder or group, you will first have to open the group or folder to find it.

In Windows 95 and NT 4.0, a plus sign to the left of a folder indicates that it contains subfolders, which may contain program items or subfolders. To expand a subfolder to see its contents, click on its plus sign. Once you expand a folder, its plus sign changes to a minus sign.  You can collapse the folder (that is, close it so only the "parent" folder appears) by clicking its minus sign.

In Windows NT 3.51, double-click a program group to see what it contains.  To close an open group, double-click it again.

Note:  If you cannot locate a file in a folder or program group, see Where is That File?


Uninstalling - Finding and Selecting a Folder or Program - Selecting From a Folder or Program Group
Selecting From a Folder or Program Group

Once you’ve located the folder or group containing the program to uninstall, use this method to select the program.

To select a program from a folder:

1	Double-click the folder or group that contains the program.

2	Select the program by clicking it.

3	Click the Next button (Alt+N) .

CleanSweep analyzes your hard drive to determine whether the program uses any other components. CleanSweep then asks if you want to back up the file(s). See Taking Safety Precautions.

During its analysis, CleanSweep may determine that you have selected a file or a group of files that you should not uninstall. If so, a message warns you not to uninstall the program and explains why. You should follow the Wizard's recommendations unless you are absolutely sure that the file can be safely uninstalled.

After the warning, CleanSweep continues with the uninstall process. The files that CleanSweep believes should not be uninstalled are color coded yellow or red. Later, CleanSweep will display a list of files to be uninstalled, and will give you a chance to remove from the list any files marked yellow (see Reviewing your Selection), CleanSweep will not remove any files marked red. When you add a file or component to the list (see Examining the List in More Detail), CleanSweep displays its safety level as blue, indicating that CleanSweep has not assigned a safety level to the file.


Selecting a Folder or Program Group

Use this method to select the entire contents of a folder or program group from the Uninstall Wizard's main window.

To select the entire folder or program group:

1	Click the folder or group.

The folder or group is selected.

2	Click the Next button (Alt+N) .

CleanSweep analyzes your hard drive to determine whether the program uses any other components. CleanSweep then asks if you want to back up the file(s). See Taking Safety Precautions.

During its analysis, CleanSweep may determine that you have selected a file or a group of files that you should not uninstall. If so, a message warns you not to uninstall the program and explains why. You should follow the Wizard's recommendations unless you are absolutely sure that the file can be safely uninstalled.

After the warning, CleanSweep continues with the uninstall process. The files that CleanSweep believes should not be uninstalled are color coded yellow or red. Later, CleanSweep will display a list of files to be uninstalled, and will give you a chance to remove from the list any files marked yellow (see Reviewing your Selection), CleanSweep will not remove any files marked red. When you add a file or component to the list (see Examining the List in More Detail), CleanSweep displays its safety level as blue, indicating that CleanSweep has not assigned a safety level to the file.


Where is That File?

If you cannot find a program in a folder or program group, it might be a DOS program or an "orphaned file."  In Windows 95 and NT 4.0, an orphaned file is a Windows or NT program that is not on the Start menu or one of its submenus, or a Windows or NT program that is not associated with or attached to a Windows shell.

Although CleanSweep does not display DOS programs in its tree, you can still search for and delete them. To select a DOS program or an orphaned file, click the Search button (Alt+S) on the Wizard's main window., Search scans your local hard drives for all program files.  See Searching for Files.

The Cleanup Finders provide the best ways to find specific types of files— for example, duplicate or temporary files. See Finding Unneeded Files for more information on finding specific file types.


Finding Files
Searching for Files

Use this method to locate a single program file from a list of specific program types, including all programs, DOS Programs, Windows Programs, or DLLs. This methods can help if you wish to find a program but cannot remember where it is stored, or if you want to find orphaned or DOS programs using a Wizard.

You may also use the Cleanup Finders to search for specific file types, such as duplicate, unused, or orphaned files. For more information, see Finding Unneeded Files.

  How To …


To search for a program
To search for a program:

1	Click the Search button (Alt+S) on the Wizard's main window.

The Search for a Program dialog box appears.

2	The Wizard searches all local hard drives by default. To specify another drive to search (e.g., a network drive), click the Drives To Search box (Alt+D), select one or more drives from the dialog box, then click OK.

3	The Wizard searches for all types of programs (COM, EXE, BAT, CMD, and PIF) by default. To narrow the search, click the drop-down button in the Files of Type list box (Alt+T) then choose Windows Programs, DOS Programs, or Dynamic Link Libraries.

4	Use the scroll bar to move up and down the file list, and then click the filename to select it. You may only select one program at a time.

The bottom of the dialog box displays the program's icon, what type of program it is, and the file's size in bytes.

5	After you have selected a file, click OK.

The wizard asks for a destination.


Archiving Overview
Overview

In the following Help topics you will learn how to

•	Archive a program and its related components to save space on your computer's hard disk.

•	View a summary report of what was archived.

You can free hard disk space easily and safely by archiving programs that you need only occasionally. CleanSweep can remove a single program or all of the programs in a folder or program group. Program files and all of the components associated with them are stored in a  compressed format for future retrieval. The compressed archive takes only a fraction of the disk space of the original program. Later, you can easily restore the archived program with a click of the mouse.

There are two basic ways to use CleanSweep to archive programs:

•	If the program has a shortcut icon on the desktop, you can start the uninstall process by selecting the shortcut with the secondary mouse button.  Or, you can select the executable filename in the Explorer or My Computer.  These methods work in Windows 95 or NT 4.0, and are described in the following Help topics.

•	You can also launch CleanSweep, then select the program you want to archive.  Use this method if you are running Windows NT 3.51.  You may also use this as an alternate method if you are running Windows 95 or NT 4.0.  This method is described in Uninstalling a Program in Windows NT 3.51.

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Archiving Programs in Windows 95 and NT 4.0

The fastest way to archive a program is to select it first, then run the Archive Wizard.

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To select a program and run the Archive Wizard
To select a program and run the Archive Wizard:

•	Right-click on the file’s desktop shortcut icon or program filename (in Explorer or My Computer), point to CleanSweep, and click Archive Wizard.

The Wizard analyzes the file, then displays the default archive destination.


Selecting an Archive Destination

After you have selected an item to archive, the Wizard asks where you want to store the archive.

In Windows 95 and NT 4.0, the default archive folder is:

C:\PROGRAM FILES\QUARTERDECK\CLEANSWEEP\BACKUP

In Windows NT 3.51, the default archive directory is
C:\CLNSWEEP\BACKUP

You can choose a different backup folder or directory if you wish.

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To select an archive folder/directory
To select an archive folder/directory:

1	Click the Next button (Alt+N) .

A dialog box shows the name of the default archive folder.

2	Click the Next button (Alt+N) to store the archive in the selected destination.

Note: If you select a new backup folder or directory, CleanSweep uses it one time only and does not save the change for the next archive. To change the default backup folder or directory permanently, use the Options tab, as described in Changing the Default Backup Folder.


Reviewing your Selection

After you have selected an item to archive and an archive destination, the Archive Wizard displays a summary of what it is about to do. The summary notes which file or files will be archived and the number of bytes of disk space that will be freed.

Press the View button on this screen to display a description and the safety level of each file that CleanSweep believes is associated with your choice. You may be able to view some files to be sure you want to archive them. You can also change or print the list of displayed files before you continue.

If you are sure you want to archive all the files listed, continue with Archiving.

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Examining the list in more detail

After you have selected an item to archive and selected an archive destination, the Wizard displays a summary of what it is about to do.

To examine the list closely:

•	Click the View button (Alt+V) .

The Select the Components to Archive dialog box displays the title of the folder or program group (if any), and the filenames and related components to be archived. The files and components are grouped by their "parent" program. By default, CleanSweep will preselect for deletion all files with a green safety level—all files that CleanSweep is sure can be archived safely. Files with a yellow safety level are also candidates for archiving, but CleanSweep will not archive them unless Safety Sweep is off and you specifically select them. For more information, see Using Safety Sweep. If you add a file or component to the list, CleanSweep displays its safety level as blue, indicating that CleanSweep has not given its own safety level to the file.

The Wizard uses Windows file viewers to let you take a quick peek at a file without having to launch the application that created it. After you have verified the file's contents, you can better decide whether you wish to archive it. This adds another layer of safety to the archiving process.

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To view the file
To view the file:

1	Select the file you want to view.

If the selected file is an executable program, the Run button becomes active. You can use the Run button to launch the program if you want to see what it does.

If the selected file is an executable program, Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file, or a Visual Basic extension (VBX) file, the Link button is active. You can use the Link button if you want to display a description of any DLL files the program uses, or any programs that depend upon that file.

2	Click the View or Run button (Alt+V) or (Alt+R) .

The file appears (or the program launches if you clicked Run).

Windows 95 users:  If the file does not display properly, you may have to install the Windows 95 Quick View file viewers from the Windows 95 CD-ROM. For installation instructions, see your Windows 95 documentation, or see A Note on Viewers.


To see a file description without launching the file
To see a file description without launching the file:

 	Select the filename in the list.

The bottom of the dialog box describes what type of file it is and recommends the best way to handle it.

If there are any files you do not want to process, you should clear their check boxes.


To prevent a file from being processed
To prevent a file from being processed:

•	Clear the file's check box by clicking on it.


To add a file to the list of files to be processed
To add a file to the list of files to be processed:

1	Click the Add button (Alt+A) .

The Add Component dialog box appears.

2	Type a filename in the file entry area, then click OK.  You can also click the … button (Browse button) to browse for a file.

You may specify a filename, or you may choose to remove sections from the WIN.INI file. The WIN.INI file contains sections that are often shared between programs from the same vendor, so only select a section if you are absolutely sure it is not used by another program.


To print the list of files
To print the list of files:

1	Click the Print List button (Alt+P) .

The Print List dialog box gives you the choice of sending the list to the printer or saving it to a file.

2	Choose a destination for the list and then click OK.


Archiving

After you have selected an item to archive, selected an archive destination, and reviewed the summary information, you are ready to archive.

To archive the program:

•	Click the Finish (Alt+F) button.

CleanSweep creates an archive of the program, and adds "CleanSweep archive" to the program's shortcut or icon in the folder or program group.

To restore the program in Windows 95 or NT 4.0, just double-click its archive shortcut.

Note:  If CleanSweep is running, close it before clicking the archive shortcut.

To restore the program in NT 3.51, just double-click its archive icon.

If you want to see more details on what CleanSweep did, you can view a summary, as described in Viewing a Summary.


Archiving - Viewing a Summary
Viewing a Summary

When the archive is complete, a dialog box reports the action as completed, and asks if you want to see a summary.

MORE INFO:  The summary report describes one activity at a time.  For a report on all CleanSweep activity, you can view the Master Log report, as described in Viewing the Master Log.

The summary contains a detailed description of the actions performed, including the following:

•	Date and time that the archive was performed

•	Object that was archived

•	Archive destination

•	Title of the folder or directory, if applicable

•	Title of the program and the complete pathname for each program in the folder or group

•	Description of the program

•	Number of bytes archived

Note:  The number of bytes deleted might be slightly larger than the approximate estimate (listed just before you click the Finish button) due to "slack space." Each file is stored in clusters of a certain size, depending on the hard disk's partition size. The last cluster of a file takes a full cluster, whether it uses all of the space or not. For example, if your hard disk partition contained 4096-byte clusters, archiving a 4097-byte file would free 8192 bytes of disk space.

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To see a summary
To see a summary of what was archived:

•	Click the Summary button.

An in-depth summary report appears.


To print a summary
To print a summary:

•	Click the Print button (Alt+P).

The report is printed.


Archiving Programs in Windows NT 3.51
Archiving a Program in Windows NT 3.51

The following topics explain how to run the Archive Wizard before selecting a program or folder/group to archive.  This is the method you must use to archive programs in Windows NT 3.51.  It is also an alternate method you can use in Windows 95 and NT 4.0.

To run the Archive Wizard:

•	Select the Program tab in the main window, then click the Archive Wizard button (Alt+A).

In Windows NT 3.51, the main window displays the Windows program groups in alphabetical order. The groups include a program group that contains a list of programs previously monitored by Smart Sweep. (If you have not yet monitored any program installations, the program group is titled "No programs monitored by Smart Sweep.")

In Windows 95, the Archive Wizard displays a program tree that contains the following expandable folders:

•	a folder containing the programs on the Windows 95 Start menu

•	a Desktop folder that contains any desktop shortcut icons

•	a folder containing any programs that have been monitored by Smart Sweep. (If you have not yet monitored any program installations, the folder is empty and the folder's description is "No programs monitored by Smart Sweep.")

You can expand these folders and select their subfolders or a program folder. You can click the plus and minus buttons to expand and collapse the branches of the folder tree.

The Wizard will guide you through the archive process.


Archiving - Finding and Selecting a Folder or Program
Finding and Selecting a Folder or Program

The methods you can use to find and select a program are:

•	Select a single program from a folder or group.

•	Select all of the programs contained in a folder or group.

•	Search for a program and then select it.

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Archiving - Finding and Selecting a Folder or Program - Opening and Closing a Folder/Group
Opening and Closing a Folder/Group

If you are looking for a program in a folder or group, you will first have to open the group or folder to find it.

In Windows NT 3.51, double-click a program group to see what it contains.  To close an open group, double-click it again.

In Windows 95 and NT 4.0, a plus sign to the left of a folder indicates that it contains subfolders, which may contain program items or subfolders. To expand a subfolder to see its contents, click on its plus sign. Once you expand a folder, its plus sign changes to a minus sign.  You can collapse the folder (that is, close it so only the "parent" folder appears) by clicking its minus sign.

Note:  If you cannot locate a file in a folder or program group, see Where is That File?


To select a program from a folder:

1	Double-click the folder/group that contains the program.

2	Select the program by clicking it.

3	Click the Next button (Alt+N), or double-click the selected file.

CleanSweep analyzes your hard drive to determine whether the program uses any other components. CleanSweep then asks for an archive destination. See Selecting an Archive Destination.

During its analysis, CleanSweep may determine that you have selected a file or a group of files that you should not archive. If so, a message warns you not to archive the program and explains the reason why. You should follow the Wizard's recommendations unless you are absolutely sure that the file can be safely archived.

After the warning, CleanSweep continues with the archive process. The files that CleanSweep believes should not be archived are color coded in yellow or red. Later, CleanSweep will display a list of files to be archived, and will give you a chance to remove from the list any files marked in yellow (see Reviewing your Selection), CleanSweep will not remove any files marked in red. When you add a file or component to the list (see Examining the list in more detail), CleanSweep displays its safety level as blue, indicating that CleanSweep has not given its own safety level to the file.


Archiving - Finding and Selecting a Folder or Program - Selecting a Folder or Program Group
Selecting a Folder or Program Group

Use this method to select the entire contents of a folder or program group from the Archive Wizard's main window.

To select the entire folder or program group:

•	Click the folder or group, then click Next.

CleanSweep analyzes your hard drive to determine whether the program uses any other components. CleanSweep then asks for an archive destination. See Selecting an Archive Destination.

During its analysis, CleanSweep may determine that you have selected a file or a group of files that you should not archive. If so, a message warns you not to archive the program and explains the reason why. You should follow the Wizard's recommendations unless you are absolutely sure that the file can be safely archived.

After the warning, CleanSweep continues with the archive process. The files that CleanSweep believes should not be archived are color coded in yellow or red. Later, CleanSweep will display a list of files to be archived, and will give you a chance to remove from the list any files marked in yellow (see Reviewing your Selection), CleanSweep will not remove any files marked in red. When you add a file or component to the list (see Examining the list in more detail), CleanSweep displays its safety level as blue, indicating that CleanSweep has not given its own safety level to the file.


Backing Up and Transporting - Overview
Overview

In this topic you will learn how to

•	"Package" a program and all of its associated components into one file. Once you create the file, you can use it as a backup copy or transport it to another computer, such as your laptop.

•	View a summary report of what was packaged.

The packaged program file takes only a fraction of the disk space of the original program. The original program remains intact. To restore the packaged program, simply run the Restore Wizard, which is much easier than reinstalling and reconfiguring.

There are two basic ways to use CleanSweep to package programs:

•	If the program has a shortcut icon on the desktop, you can start by right-clicking the shortcut.  Or, you can select the executable filename in the Explorer or My Computer.  These methods work in Windows 95 or NT 4.0, and are described in the following Help topics.

•	You can also launch CleanSweep, then select the program you want to package.  Use this method if you are running Windows NT 3.51.  You may also use this as an alternate method if you are running Windows 95 or NT 4.0.  This method is described in Packaging a Program in Windows NT 3.51.

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Packaging Programs in Windows 95 and NT 4.0

The fastest way to package a program is to select it first, then run the Backup or Transport Wizard.

  How to …

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To select a program and run a Wizard
To select a program and run the Backup or Transport Wizard:

•	Right-click on the file’s desktop shortcut icon or program filename (in Explorer or My Computer), point to CleanSweep, and click Transport Wizard  or Backup Wizard.

The Wizard analyzes the file, then asks for a destination.


Which Wizard Should I Use?

If you want to	Use
Make a backup copy of a program as insurance against loss of data.	The Backup Wizard
Save a copy of an older program version.	The Backup Wizard
Transport a program from your desktop computer to another computer, such as your laptop.	The Transport Wizard


Selecting a Destination

After you have selected an item to package, CleanSweep asks where you want to store the package.

A dialog box shows the name of the default destination.

In Windows 95 and NT 4.0, the default folder in the Backup Wizard is

C:\PROGRAM FILES\QUARTERDECK\CLEANSWEEP\BACKUP

In NT 3.51, the default directory in the Backup Wizard is

C:\CLNSWEEP\BACKUP

The Transport Wizard defaults to the first "removable media" drive on your computer, typically drive A:. This destination is the intermediate location, used to transport the file from one computer to another.

You can choose a different destination.

NOTE: If you select a new destination, CleanSweep uses it one time only and does not save the change for the next package. To change the destination permanently, use the Options tab, as described in Changing the Default Backup Folder.

  How To …


To store the package
To select the default destination:

•	Click the Next button (Alt+N).

You can choose a different destination by editing the displayed folder/directory name or drive, or by clicking the … button (the Browse button) to browse for a different destination.


Reviewing your Selection

After you have selected an item to package, the Wizard displays a summary of what it is about to do. The summary notes which file or files will be packaged and the number of bytes of disk space that will be packaged.

Press the View button on this screen to display a description and the safety level of each file that CleanSweep believes is associated with your choice. You may be able to view some files to be sure you want to package them. You can also change or print the list of displayed files before you continue.

If you are sure you want to package all the files listed, continue with Packaging.

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Examining the list in more detail

After you have selected an item to package and selected a destination, the Wizard displays a summary of what it is about to do.

To examine the list closely:

•	Click the View button (Alt+V) .

The Select the Components dialog box displays the title of the folder or program group (if any), and the filenames and related components to be packaged. The files and components are grouped by their "parent" program. By default, CleanSweep will preselect all files with a green safety level—all files that CleanSweep is sure can be packaged safely. Files with a yellow safety level are also candidates for packaging, but CleanSweep will not archive them unless Safety Sweep is off and you specifically select them. For more information, see Using Safety Sweep. If you add a file or component to the list, CleanSweep displays its safety level as blue, indicating that CleanSweep has not given its own safety level to the file.

The Wizard uses Windows file viewers to let you take a quick peek at a file without having to launch the application that created it. After you have verified the file's contents, you can better decide whether you wish to package it. This adds another layer of safety to the packaging process.

 How To …


Completing the Package
Packaging

After you have selected an item to package and reviewed the summary information, you are ready to package.

To package the program:

1	Click the Finish button (Alt+F).

CleanSweep creates a compressed file.

If you want to see more details on what CleanSweep did, you can view a summary, as described in Viewing a Summary.

2	When you have finished viewing the summary, click the OK button.


Viewing a Summary

When the package is complete, a dialog box reports the action as completed, and asks if you want to see a summary.

The summary contains a detailed description of the actions performed, including the following:

•	Date and time that the action was performed

•	Object that was packaged

•	Package destination

•	Title of the folder or program group, if applicable

•	Title of the program

•	Complete pathname for each program in the folder or group

•	Description of the program

•	Number of bytes packaged.

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MORE INFO:  The summary report describes only the activity that has just been performed. For a report on all of CleanSweep's activity, take a look at the Master Log report, as described in Viewing the Master Log.


Packaging a Program in Windows NT 3.51

The following topics explain how to run the Backup or Transport Wizards before selecting a program or folder/group to package.  This is the method you must use to package programs in Windows NT 3.51. It is also an alternate method you can use in Windows 95 and NT 4.0.

To run the Backup or Transport Wizard:

•	Click the Backup (Alt+B)or Transport Wizard (Alt+T) button in the CleanSweep Program tab.

In NT 3.51, the Wizard displays the Windows program groups in alphabetical order.

In NT 3.51, the program tree also includes a program group that contains a list of programs previously monitored by Smart Sweep. If you have not yet monitored any program installations, the program group is titled "No programs monitored by Smart Sweep."

In Windows 95 and NT 4.0, the Wizard displays a program tree that contains the following expandable folders:

•	a folder containing the programs on the Windows 95 Start menu

•	a Desktop folder that contains any desktop shortcut icons

•	a folder containing any programs that have been monitored by Smart Sweep. (If you have not yet monitored any program installations, the folder is empty and the folder's description is "No programs monitored by Smart Sweep.")

You can expand these folders and select their subfolders or a program folder. You can use the plus and minus buttons expand and collapse the branches of the folder tree.

The Wizard will guide you through the packaging process.


Backing Up and Transporting - Finding and Selecting a Folder or Program
Finding and Selecting a Folder or Program

The methods you can use to find and select a program are:

•	Select a single program from a folder or group.

•	Select all of the programs contained in a folder or group.

•	Search for a program and then select it.

Note:  If you cannot locate a file in a folder or program group, see Where is That File?

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Backing Up and Transporting - Finding and Selecting a Folder or Program - Selecting From a Folder or Program Group
Selecting From a Folder or Program Group

Use this method to select a program in a folder or group from the Wizard's main window.

To select a program from a folder:

1	Double-click the folder/group that contains the program.

2	Select the program by clicking it.

3	Click the Next button (Alt+N), or double-click the selected file.

CleanSweep analyzes your hard drive to determine whether the program uses any other components. CleanSweep then asks for a destination; see Selecting a Destination.


Selecting a Folder or Program Group

Use this method to select the entire contents of a folder or program group from the Wizard's main window.

To select the entire folder or program group:

1	Click the folder or group.

The folder or group is selected.

2	Click the Next button (Alt+N), or double-click the selected file.

CleanSweep analyzes your hard drive to determine whether the program uses any other components. CleanSweep then asks for a destination; see Selecting a Destination.


Moving - Overview
Overview

In this topic you will learn how to

•	Move a program and all of its associated components to another directory on your computer.

•	Move a program and all of its associated components from your computer to a network, or vice versa.

•	View a summary report of what was moved.

You can use the Move Wizard to relocate programs quickly and easily without reinstalling and reconfiguring.  When you move a program, all its related files are relocated to appropriate locations and all Windows settings are updated to reflect the new location.

There are two basic ways to use CleanSweep to move programs:

•	If the program has a shortcut icon on the desktop, you can start the move by right-clicking the shortcut.  Or, you can select the executable filename in the Explorer or My Computer.  These methods work in Windows 95 or NT 4.0, and are described in the following Help topics.

•	You can also launch CleanSweep, then select the program you want to move.  Use this method if you are running Windows NT 3.51.  You may also use this as an alternate method if you are running Windows 95 or NT 4.0.  This method is described in Moving a Program in Windows NT 3.51.

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Moving Programs in Windows 95 and NT 4.0

The fastest way to move a program is to select it first, then run the Move Wizard.

  How to …

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To select a program and run the Move Wizard
To select a program and run the Move Wizard:

•	Right-click on the file’s desktop shortcut icon or program filename (in Explorer or My Computer), point to CleanSweep, and click Move Wizard.

The Wizard analyzes the file, then asks for a destination.


Selecting a Destination

After you have selected an item to move, CleanSweep asks where you want to store it.

To select a destination:

1	Click the Next button (Alt+N).

A dialog box provides an input area for the destination.

You can type a destination name or choose a different destination by clicking the … button (the Browse button) and browsing for a different destination.  The destination can be a floppy or other "removable media" drive, a directory or folder on your hard drive, a network drive, or a CD-ROM drive.

2	Click the Next button (Alt+N) to move the package to the currently selected destination.


Reviewing your Selection

After you have selected an item to move and a destination, the Move Wizard displays a summary of what it is about to do. The summary notes which file or files will be moved and the number of bytes that will be moved.

Press the View button on this screen to display a description and the safety level of each file that CleanSweep believes is associated with your choice. You may be able to view some files to be sure you want to move them. You can also change or print the list of displayed files before you continue.

If you are sure you want to move all the files listed, continue with Moving.

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Examining the List in More Detail

After you have selected an item to move and a destination, the Move Wizard displays a summary of what it is about to do.

To examine the list closely:

•	Click the View button (Alt+V).

The Select the Components dialog box displays the title of the folder or group (if any), and the filenames and related components to be moved. The files and components are grouped by their "parent" program. By default, CleanSweep will preselect for moving all files with a green safety level—all files that CleanSweep is sure can be moved safely.  Files with a yellow safety level are also candidates for moving, but CleanSweep will not move them unless Safety Sweep is off and you specifically select them. For more information, see Using Safety Sweep. If you add a file or component to the list, CleanSweep displays its safety level as blue, indicating that CleanSweep has not assigned a safety level to the file.

The Wizard uses Windows file viewers to let you take a quick peek at a file without having to launch the application that created it. After you have verified the file's contents, you can better decide whether you wish to move it.  This adds another layer of safety to the moving process.

 How To …


To view the file
To view the file:

1	Select the file you want to view.

If the selected file is an executable program, the Run button becomes active. You can use the Run button to launch the program if you want to see what it does.

If the selected file is an executable program, Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file, or a Visual Basic extension (VBX) file, the Link button is active. You can use the Link button to display a description of any DLL the file uses, or any programs that depend upon that file.

2	Click the View or Run button (Alt+V) or (Alt+R).

The file appears (or the program launches if you clicked Run).

Windows 95 users:  If the file does not display properly, you may have to install the Windows 95 Quick View file viewers from the Windows 95 CD-ROM. For installation instructions, see your Windows 95 documentation or A Note on Viewers.


To see a file description without launching the file
To see a file description without launching the file:

•	Select the filename in the list.

The bottom of the dialog box describes what type of file it is and recommends the best way to handle it.


To prevent a file from being moved
To prevent a file from being moved:

•	Clear the check box by clicking on it.


To add a file to the list of files to be moved
To add a file to the list:

1	Click the Add button (Alt+A).

The Add Component dialog box appears.

2	 Type a filename in the file entry area, then click OK.


Moving the Files
Moving

When you have selected an item to move and reviewed the summary information, you are ready to move the program.

To move the program:

1	Click the Finish button (Alt+F).

CleanSweep moves the program.

If you want to see more details on what CleanSweep did, you can view a summary, as described in Viewing a Summary.

2	When you have finished viewing the summary, click the OK button.


Viewing a Summary

When the move is complete, a dialog box reports the action as completed, and asks if you want to see a summary.

To see a summary:

•	Click the Summary button.

An in-depth report appears. The text window contains a detailed description of the actions performed, including the following:

•	Date and time that the move was performed

•	Object that was moved

•	Destination

•	Title of the folder or program group, if applicable

•	Title of the program

•	Complete pathname for each program

•	Description of the program

•	Number of bytes moved.

MORE INFO:  The summary report describes only the activity that has just been performed. For a report on all of CleanSweep's activity, take a look at the Master Log report, as described in Viewing the Master Log.

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Moving a Program in Windows NT 3.51

The following topics explain how to run the Move Wizard before selecting a program or folder/group to move.  This is the method you must use to move programs in Windows NT 3.51. It is also an alternate method you can use in Windows 95 and NT 4.0.

To run the Move Wizard:

•	Click the Move Wizard button (Alt+M) in the CleanSweep Program tab.

In NT 3.51, the Move Wizard displays the Windows program groups in alphabetical order. The program tree also includes a program group that contains a list of programs previously monitored by Smart Sweep. If you have not yet monitored any program installations, the program group is titled "No programs monitored by Smart Sweep."

In Windows 95 and NT 4.0, the Wizard displays a program tree that contains the following expandable folders:

•	a folder containing the programs on the Windows 95 Start menu

•	a Desktop folder that contains any desktop shortcut icons

•	a folder containing any programs that have been monitored by Smart Sweep. (If you have not yet monitored any program installations, the folder is empty and the folder's description is "No programs monitored by Smart Sweep.")

The Wizard will guide you through the moving process.


Finding and Selecting a Folder or Program

The methods you can use to find and select a program are:

•	Select a program from a folder or group.

•	Select all of the programs contained in a folder or group.

•	Search for a program and then select it.

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Opening and Closing a Folder/Group

If you are looking for a program in a folder or group, you will first have to open the group or folder to find it.

In Windows NT 3.51, double-click a program group to see what it contains.  To close an open group, double-click it again.

In Windows 95 and NT 4.0, a plus sign to the left of a folder indicates that it contains subfolders, which may contain program items or subfolders. To expand a subfolder to see its contents, click on its plus sign. Once you expand a folder, its plus sign changes to a minus sign.  You can collapse the folder (that is, close it so only the "parent" folder appears) by clicking the minus sign.

Note:  If you cannot locate a file in a folder or program group, see Where is That File?


Selecting From a Folder or Program Group

Use this method to select a program in a folder or group from the Move Wizard's main window.

To select a program from a folder:

1	Double-click the folder/group that contains the program.

2	Select the program by clicking it.

3	Click the Next button (Alt+N), or double-click the selected file.

CleanSweep analyzes your hard drive to determine whether the program uses any other components. CleanSweep then asks for a destination; see Selecting a Destination.


Selecting a Folder or Program Group

Use this method to select the entire contents of a folder or program group from the Move Wizard's main window.

To select the entire folder or program group:

1	Click the folder or group.

2	Click the Next button (Alt+N), or double-click the selected file.

CleanSweep analyzes your hard drive to determine whether the program uses any other components. CleanSweep then asks for a destination; see Selecting a Destination.


Finding Unneeded Files - Overview
Overview

In this topic you will learn how to find and clean up

•	Duplicate files.

•	Redundant DLL or VBX files.

•	Unused or infrequently used files.

•	Orphan files (files left behind by applications that have been deleted).

If you have tried to remove programs without using CleanSweep, you probably have a large number of stray files remaining on your hard drive. Even after you have used CleanSweep to remove programs, your hard disk may still contain outdated or unneeded data files. CleanSweep's Finders can help to locate and clean up these types of files for you.

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Selecting a Finder

There are two ways to launch the Finders:  from the desktop (in Windows 95 and NT 4.0), or from within CleanSweep (all Windows versions). The help topics that follow explain how to use the various Finders:

Finder	What it Does
Duplicate File Finder	Finds duplicate copies of files by name and size, or by criteria that you specify.
Redundant DLL Finder	Finds DLL (Dynamic Link Library) and VBX (Visual Basic extension) files that exist in more than one location.
Unused File Type Finder	Finds type of files that are typically unused, such as screen savers, backup files, or fonts.
Low File Usage Finder	Displays files based on the number of times they have been accessed.
Orphan Finder	Finds files related to applications that are no longer installed on your computer.  In Windows 95 and NT 4.0, CleanSweep considers a program an orphan file if it is not on the Start menu. An orphaned file could also be a program that is not associated with or attached to the Windows shell. You can also use this Finder to locate and reconnect shortcuts to the programs from which they are orphaned.
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To select a Finder from the desktop (Windows 95 and NT 4.0)
To select a Finder from the desktop (Windows 95 and NT 4.0):

1	In Windows 95 and NT 4.0, click the Start button, point to Find, then click CleanSweep.

The CleanSweep Cleanup dialog box appears.

2	Click the tab for the desired Finder.

3	Click Find Now to search the drive for the file types listed, or select different search criteria as described in Defining the Search Criteria.


To select a Finder from within CleanSweep (all Windows versions)
To select a Finder from within CleanSweep (all Windows versions):

1	Start CleanSweep.

2	Click the Cleanup tab.

The Cleanup tab shows the Finders.

3	Click the button for the desired Finder.


Finding Duplicate Files

Use the Duplicate File Finder to locate and remove files with the same name. Duplicate files may be created when the same program is installed into different folders or directories, or when files are copied from one location to another. You may have edited a file in one folder or directory and saved the updated version to another folder or directory. By removing duplicate files, CleanSweep can free hard disk space.

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To find duplicate files
To find duplicate files:

1	Click the Cleanup tab.

The Cleanup window appears.

2	Click the Duplicate File Finder button (Alt+D).

IMPORTANT:  When you click the Duplicate File Finder button, CleanSweep scans your computer for duplicate files. To ensure the most complete duplicate file information, do not interrupt this scanning process.

The Duplicate File Finder window appears.


To change the way the files are displayed in each Finder
To change the way the files are displayed in each Finder:

•	Click the appropriate column heading.  For example, to sort files by size, click the Size heading.

The first time you click, the files appear in ascending size.  Click a second time to reverse the order to descending.

TIP:  You can resize any column by dragging the dividing line between two column headings.


Defining the Search Criteria

Before you select duplicate files, you may wish to revise the criteria CleanSweep will use to determine whether files are duplicates.  The search criteria choices are

Search Criteria	What it Finds
Files with the same name and size	Finds files with the same name and size. This is the default selection.
Files with the same name, size, date, and time	Finds files with the same name, size, date, and time. This is the most restricted search. When you find duplicate files, review CleanSweep's advice to see which duplicate file had the last access.
Files with the same name only	Files with the same name will be listed, regardless of size, date, or time. This is the least restricted search.
Note: Two files with the same name are not necessarily duplicates. If two files have the same size, date, and time, then there is a high probability that they are identical and you can safely delete one of them. If two files have the same name but do not have the same size, date, and time, the newer one is normally more up-to-date, and the older one is the better candidate for removal. There is no guarantee that files with the same name are identical or even related to one another. You can use the View button to view the files and determine which files are duplicates and which are unique.

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To define the file search criteria
To define the file search criteria:

1	Click the Search For drop-down button (Alt+E).

2	Click the desired search criteria.


Selecting the Drive to Search

By default, CleanSweep's Finders restrict their searches to local hard drives. Use the Drives to Search option (or the Look in: option on the CleanSweep Cleanup dialog) if you want to select a floppy or other removable drive, or network drives.

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To select the drive to search
To select the drive to search:

1	Click the Drives to Search box (Alt+D), or the drop-down arrow next to the Look in: option on the CleanSweep Cleanup dialog box.

The Select Drive dialog box appears.

2	Click the desired drives to search.

3	Click OK to confirm your drive selection.


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Selecting the File Type

Use the Files of Type option to limit the search to duplicate files of specific types (i.e., with specific file extensions).

File Type	Searches For
All Files	Duplicate file of all types. This is the default selection. It finds the most files, but takes the longest time.
(Add Custom File Type)	Files with specific file extensions. Type the file extension, or a list of extensions, in the Add Custom File Type dialog.
Programs	BAT, COM, EXE, or PIF (Windows Program Information File) files.
Dynamic Link Libraries	DLLs and VBXs
IMPORTANT:  Use caution when deleting duplicate BAT, COM, or EXE, DLL, or VBX files. Some programs may require particular versions of these files to run properly. Although CleanSweep will prevent you from deleting files that are essential to the operation of DOS or Windows, you should always have CleanSweep make a backup of programs and DLLs.

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To select the file type
To select the file type:

1	Click the Files of Type drop-down button (Alt+T).

The list of file type choices appears.

2	Click the desired file type, or choose Add Custom File Type to enter a specific file extension.


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Selecting Files

The scrollable list in the Duplicate File Finder shows the names, size, path, date, and time of the duplicate files CleanSweep has found. It also lists the number of times the files have been accessed since CleanSweep's Usage Watch has been enabled (the default number is 1). Beside each listed file is a box, color-coded to indicate the safety level associated with deleting the file. Below the file list is an icon that tells you the kind of file that is currently highlighted. When Safety Sweep is off, you can select these files to give you more information so you can decide what to do with it.  For more information on turning Safety Sweep on and off, see Setting the Safety Level.

The following actions are available in the Duplicate File Finder.

Button	What it Does
Clean	Begins the backup and deletion process. Clean provides several options for handling selected files. See Cleaning Up Unneeded Files. This option applies to all selected files and is only available if there are files selected.
Advise	Offers a summary describing the highlighted file in more detail and advice on what to do with it.
View	Activates a Windows viewer or launches an application for the highlighted file. If the file is in a format unknown to Windows, but contains mostly text, the contents of the file are displayed. For most Windows application and system files, a summary of information from the file's header is displayed. The button is only active if a file is highlighted in the scrolling window.
Links	Activates a dialog that lists files that use this file, or files that this file uses. This button is activated only if a DLL, EXE or VBX file is selected.
Run	Executes the highlighted file. This button is activated only if the selected file is executable (BAT, COM, EXE, CMD, or PIF) or is associated by Windows with a specific application.
Deselect All	Deselects all selected files in the scrolling window.
IMPORTANT:  It is usually unwise to remove all copies of a duplicate file. You should determine which files are needed and delete only the unneeded files. Always have CleanSweep make a backup if you are not certain the file may be safely deleted.

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To select duplicate files
To select duplicate files:

1	Scroll through the list and select the files you want to delete. To select a file, click its check box so that a check mark appears. While the file is highlighted, you can display more information about it (see the View, Run, and Links button descriptions in the previous topic).

To deselect a single file, click its check box to remove the check mark. To deselect all files, click the Deselect All button (Alt+S).

2	Choose an action for the selected files by selecting the appropriate button (buttons are selectable only if a file is highlighted in the window).


Finding Redundant DLL Files

Use the Redundant DLL Finder to locate and remove duplicate DLL or VBX files. DLL (Dynamic Link Library) and VBX (Visual Basic eXtension) files can contain program code or other kinds of resources such as icons, bitmaps, controls, and dialogs, and can be used by one or more applications.

Windows programming tools often include copies of useful (and sometimes very large) DLLs that can be distributed as part of the finished application. While the installation routines for some products do check your system for existing copies of common DLLs, many do not check and instead install yet another copy. Therefore, you may have multiple copies of the same file taking up valuable space on your hard disk.

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To find redundant DLL and VBX files
To find redundant DLL and VBX files:

1	Click the Cleanup tab.

The Cleanup window appears.

2	Click the Redundant DLL Finder button (Alt+R).

The Redundant DLL Finder window appears.


Selecting DLL or VBX Files

The scrollable list in the Redundant File Finder shows the name, path, version, date, and time of each redundant DLL or VBX file, and the number of times the file has been found. It also lists the number of times the files have been accessed since CleanSweep's Usage Watch has been enabled (the default is 1). Files are listed alphabetically. Beside each listed file is a box, color-coded to indicate the safety level associated with deleting the file.

A red box means that the file is in use or protected and cannot be deleted.

A yellow box appears next to files that have the same name as a file in the \WINDOWS or \WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory, but which are not the same version. When Safety Sweep is off, you can delete these files but you should do so with caution.

A green box indicates that the file is clearly redundant, and can be removed safely. In the Redundant File Finder, such files are preselected for deletion.

A blue box indicates that CleanSweep has not given its own safety level to the file.  A blue box might also indicate that the file is a newer version than the same named file in the \WINDOWS or WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.  These files cannot be selected.

The following actions are available in the Redundant DLL Finder.

Button	What it Does
Clean	Begins the backup and deletion process. Clean provides several options for handling selected files. See Cleaning Up Unneeded Files. This option applies to all selected files and is only available if there are files selected.
Advise	Offers a summary describing the highlighted file in more detail, and advice on what to do with the highlighted file.
View	Activates a Windows viewer or launches an application for the highlighted file.  If the file is in a format unknown to Windows, but contains mostly text, the contents of the file appears. For most Windows application and system files, a summary of information from the file's header appears. The button is active only if a file is highlighted in the scrolling window.
Links	Activates a dialog that lists files that use this file, or files that this file uses. This button is activated only if a DLL, EXE or VBX file is selected.
Deselect All	Deselects all selected files in the scrolling window.
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To select DLL or VBX files
To select DLL or VBX files:

1	Scroll through the list and select the files you want to delete. To select a file, click its check box so that a check mark appears. While the file is highlighted, you can display more information about it (see the View, Run, and Links button descriptions in the previous topic.

To deselect a single file, click its yellow or green box.

To deselect all files, click the Deselect All button (Alt+S).

2	Choose an action for the selected files by selecting the appropriate button (buttons are selectable only if a file is highlighted in the window).

IMPORTANT:  Use caution when deleting redundant DLL or VBX files. Some programs may require particular versions of the DLL or VBX files to run properly. Always have CleanSweep make a backup copy of the files you are deleting.


Finding Unused Files by Type

Many of the files on your system will be of similar types. For example, you may keep spreadsheet files over a period of several years, or you may download files of clipart from a BBS or the Internet. As you make and move copies of these files on your hard drive, you may find that many files of similar types—denoted by file extensions —are never used and can be deleted safely. Use the Unused File Type feature to select files in categories that CleanSweep already knows, or create your own file categories and add them to CleanSweep's list.

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To find unused files
To find unused files:

1	Click the Cleanup tab.

The Cleanup window appears.

2	Click the Unused File Finder button (Alt+U).

The Unused File Type Finder window appears.

IMPORTANT:  When you click the Unused File Finder button, CleanSweep scans your computer for unused files. To ensure the most complete unused file information, do not interrupt this scanning process.


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Selecting the File Type

The scrollable list at the top of the Unused File Finder window provides a list from which you can select various categories of files (such as archive files, display drivers and fonts). CleanSweep displays the number of files and the total size of the files in each category.  For each file category the number of files and the cumulative size of the files is listed. CleanSweep also uses color to display the safety level of each type of file. In some categories, different files might have different safety levels; for such categories, multiple safety levels will be displayed.

The scrollable list displays individual files of the type selected in the top list.

To select a file type:

•	In the top of the window, click the file type you wish to display.

The unused files appear in the lower list.

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Selecting Files

The lower scrollable list in the Unused File Finder window shows the name, size, path, date, and time of each file in the category you selected. It also lists the number of times the files have been accessed since CleanSweep's Usage Watch has been enabled (the default number is 1). Beside each listed file is a box, color-coded to indicate the safety level associated with deleting the file.

A red box signifies that the file is in use or protected, and may not be deleted.

A yellow box appears next to files that CleanSweep believes may be unsafe to remove. Such files should be deleted with caution.

A green box indicates that the file is clearly redundant and can be removed safely. Such files are preselected for deletion.

Action	What it Does
Clean	Begins the backup and deletion process. Clean provides several options for handling selected found files. See Cleaning Up Unneeded Files. This option applies to all selected files and is only available if there are files selected.
Advise	Offers a summary describing the highlighted file in more detail, and advice on what to do with it.
Custom	Provides a dialog for specifying a custom file search string. For example, you could specify *.ASC to search for all files with the .ASC extension, or *.WK1 to find all of your Lotus 2.x spreadsheets. You can specify more than one extension to search for by separating each extension with a space. You can also use the DOS wildcards (* and ?) in the custom file search string.  CleanSweep stores this information between sessions. Use this feature to customize CleanSweep's Unused File Type Finder to suit your needs.
View	Activates a viewer for the highlighted file. If the file contains text, the contents of the file are displayed. For most Windows application and system files, a summary of information from the file's header appears. This button can only be selected if a file is highlighted in the scrolling window.
Links	Activates a dialog that lists files that use this file, or files that this file uses. This button is activated only if a DLL or VBX file is selected.
Run	Executes the highlighted file. This button is activated only if the selected file is executable (BAT, COM, EXE, or PIF), or if the file is associated by Windows with a specific program.
Select All	Selects all files in the scrolling window.
Deselect All	Deselects all files in the scrolling window.


To select unused files
To select unused files:

1	Scroll through the list and select the files you want to delete. To select a file, click its check box so that a check mark appears. While the file is highlighted, you can display more information about it (see the View, Advise, and Links button descriptions in the previous topic.

To deselect a single file, click its check box. To deselect all files, click the Deselect All button (Alt+S).

2	Choose an action for the selected files by selecting the appropriate button (buttons are selectable only if a file is highlighted in the window).


Finding Infrequently Used Files

CleanSweep's Usage Watch makes a note each time you use a file on your computer, and stores this information for the Low Usage File Finder. Use this feature to list files based on how many times they have been accessed since they were created (or since you installed CleanSweep). Note, however, that the information displayed by the Low Usage File Finder is only accurate if Usage Watch is enabled constantly on your computer.

IMPORTANT:  Usage Watch must be installed and running for this function to report accurate access information. for more information on Usage Watch, including how to have it alert you about unused files, see Configuring Usage Watch .

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To find infrequently used files
To find infrequently used files:

1	Click the Cleanup tab.

The Cleanup window appears.

2	Click the Low File Usage Finder button (Alt+L).

IMPORTANT:  When you click the Low File Usage Finder button, CleanSweep scans your computer for infrequently used files. To ensure the most complete information on infrequently used files, do not interrupt this scanning process.

The Low File Usage Finder window appears.


Selecting File Sorting Options

CleanSweep can display its list of files based on criteria you choose.

Sort Option	What it Does
Size	Sorts files by size.
Access	Sorts files by access count.
Last Access Date	Sorts files by the last time they were accessed (this is not necessarily the last time they were changed).
Last Change Date	Sorts files by the last time they were changed.
File Name	Sorts files alphabetically by file name.
Type	Sorts files by type (file extension).
Unsorted	Displays the files in unsorted form.
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To select the file sorting option
To select the file-sorting option:

1	Click the Sort files by drop-down button (Alt+S).

The file-sorting options appear.

2	Select the desired sort option or choose Unsorted to display the files without sorting them.


Selecting a File Type

Use the Files of Type option to limit the search to files in specific categories.

File Type	Searches For
All Files	Infrequently used files of all types. This is the default selection. It finds the most files, but takes the longest time.
(Add Custom File Type)	Files with a specific file extensions. Type the file extension, or a list of extensions, in the Add Custom File Type dialog.
Programs	BAT, COM, EXE, or PIF (Windows Program Information File) files.
Dynamic Link Libraries	DLLs and VBXs.
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To select the file type
To select the file type:

1	Click the Files of Type drop-down button (Alt+T).

The list of file type choices appears.

2	Click the desired file type or choose Add Custom File Type to enter a specific file extension.


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File Information

The scrollable list in the Low Usage File Finder window shows the files and their locations, sizes, dates, and times. It also lists the number of times the files have been accessed since CleanSweep's Usage Watch has been enabled (the default number is 1). Below the file list is an icon that tells you the kind of file that is currently highlighted. You can select any file from the list and mark it for deletion. You can also have CleanSweep give you more information about the file so you can decide what to do with it.

The following actions are available in the Low Usage File Finder.

Action	What it Does
Clean	Begins the backup and deletion process. Clean provides several options for handling selected files. See Cleaning Up Unneeded Files. This option applies to all selected files and is only available if there are files selected.
Advise	Offers a summary describing the highlighted file in more detail, and advice on what to do with the highlighted file.
View	Activates a Windows viewer or launches an application for the highlighted file. If the file is in a format unknown to Windows, but contains mostly text, the contents of the file are displayed. For most Windows application and system files, a summary of information from the file's header appears. The button is only active if a file is highlighted in the scrolling window.
Links	Activates a dialog that lists files that use this file, or files that this file uses. This button is activated only if a DLL or VBX file is selected.
Run	Executes the highlighted file. This button is activated only if the selected file is executable (BAT, COM, EXE, or PIF).
Deselect All	Deselects all selected files in the scrolling window.


To select infrequently used files:

1	Click the check box beside the pathname for the selected file.

Any of these files, regardless of how frequently they are used, could be important and should be deleted with caution. For this reason, CleanSweep displays the safety level of each file as yellow.

2	Scroll through the list and select all of the files you want to delete. To select a file, click anywhere on its line so that a check mark appears in its check box. While the file is highlighted, you may choose to display more information about it.

To deselect a single file, click anywhere on its line to remove the check mark. To deselect all files, click the Deselect All button.

3	Choose an action for the selected files by selecting the appropriate button (buttons are selectable only if a file is highlighted).


Finding Orphaned Files

When you delete an application from your computer without using a program like CleanSweep, there is a good chance that your drive will require some tidying up. Use the Orphan Finder to list stray files and file associations in WIN.INI, files related to applications that are no longer on your computer, and shortcuts that are disconnected from their programs.

To find orphan files:

1	Click the Cleanup tab.

The Cleanup window appears.

2	Click the Orphan Finder button (Alt+O).

The Orphan Finder window appears.

IMPORTANT:  Make sure you do not delete files that are required by applications on CD-ROMs. False orphans may appear when you run the Orphan Finder if your computer does not have access to a particular CD-ROM that uses the files.

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Selecting the Orphan Type

The top of the Orphan Finder window displays a scrollable list from which you can select various categories of orphan files. CleanSweep displays the number of files and the total size of the files in each category. CleanSweep also uses color to display the safety level of each type of file.

Orphan Type	Definition
Empty Groups	Groups within your Windows shell which no longer contain any icons.
Orphan DLLs	DLLs remaining from deleted programs.
Orphan File Associations	In WIN.INI, entries that tell Windows which program to run when a given document file type is launched, but for which the program is missing.
Orphan INI Files	INI (initialization) files which are no longer useful because their associated programs have been deleted.
Orphan OLE Embeddings	Entries in the OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) database which are no longer valid because its associated program has been deleted.
Orphan OLE Objects	Entries referring to OLE in the Registry that are no longer valid because their associated program has been deleted.
Orphan Programs	Windows programs that are not associated with or attached to the Windows shell. In Windows 95, CleanSweep considers a program an orphan file if it is not on the Start menu or one of its submenus, and does not reside in the same folder as a file that is on the Start menu or one of its submenus
Orphan Shortcuts/Icons	Shortcuts and icons in your shell which are no longer useful because they point to an item that has been moved to a new location or deleted.
Zero-Byte Files	Files that have a size of 0.
IMPORTANT: Orphan Windows programs may be useful, even though they do not have icons associated with them. Note also that some DOS programs may appear as Windows programs here; because such programs are stored in the same file format as Windows programs. For these reasons, use care when deleting orphan programs, and always have CleanSweep make a backup.


Selecting Orphan Files

The scrollable list in the Orphan Finder window shows the name, size, path, date, and time of each orphan file in the category selected you selected. It also lists the number of times the files have been accessed since CleanSweep's Usage Watch has been enabled (the default number is 1). Beside each listed file is a box, color-coded to indicate the safety level associated with deleting the file.

A red box signifies that the file is in use or protected, and may not be deleted.

A yellow box appears next to files that CleanSweep believes may be unsafe to remove. Such files should be deleted with caution.

A green box indicates that the file or association is clearly useless, and can be removed safely.

A blue box indicates that CleanSweep has not assigned its own safety level to the file.

Action	What it Does
Clean	Begins the backup and deletion process. Clean provides several options for handling selected files. See Cleaning Up Unneeded Files. This option applies to all selected files and is only available if there are files selected.
Advise	Offers a summary describing the highlighted file in more detail, and advice on what to do with it.
Attach	Activates a dialog for adding the selected executable file (EXE only) to  a new folder or program group. CleanSweep can add a program to an existing group or can create a new program group for you.
View	Activates a Windows viewer, if one is available, or launches an application (such as WordPad) for the highlighted file. For most Windows application and system files, a summary of information from the file's header appears. The button is only active if a file is highlighted in the scrolling window.
Links	Activates a dialog that lists files that use this file, or files that this file uses. This button is activated only if a DLL or VBX file is selected.
Run	Executes the highlighted file. This button is activated only if the selected file is executable (BAT, COM, EXE, or PIF), or if the file is associated by Windows with a specific program.
Select All	Selects all files in the scrolling window.
Deselect All	Deselects all files in the scrolling window.
MORE INFO:  See Cleaning Up Unneeded Files for details on how to use the Clean options.

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To select orphan files
To select orphan files:

1	Click the check box beside the pathname for the selected file.

2	Scroll through the list and select all of the files you want to delete. To select a file, click anywhere on its line so that a checkmark appears in its check box. While the file is highlighted, you may choose to display more information about it.

3	To deselect a single file, click its yellow or green box. To deselect all files, click the Deselect All button (Alt+D).

4	Choose an action for the selected files by selecting the appropriate button (buttons are selectable only if a file is highlighted in the window).


Cleaning Up Unneeded Files

After you find and select items in a Finder window, you can click the Clean button (Alt+C) to start the backup and deletion process. CleanSweep removes unneeded files and associations safely, and the Clean function has safeguards built in to keep you from permanently losing any programs, files, or settings that you may discover later to be important. You can also create archives of your programs without deleting them, and keep a record of any changes that CleanSweep makes to configuration files or system settings.

The six ways to clean up files are to

•	Delete them

•	Archive them

•	Back them up

•	Move them

•	Transport them

•	Reconnect them (available for orphaned shortcuts in the Orphan File Finder)

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Deleting files

Choose the Delete them selection (Alt+D) to remove files and optionally create a backup copy of them. Delete is the default selection.

IMPORTANT:  CleanSweep provides safeguards to prevent the loss of essential programs and files. However, we always recommend that you have CleanSweep back up files before deleting them to make sure they can be recovered if you experience problems.

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To delete files and make a backup copy
To delete files and make a backup copy:

1	Click Clean (Alt+C) in a Finder window.

2	Click Next (Alt+N).

3	Select whether or not a backup should be created, then click Next (Alt+N).

4	Click Next (Alt+N) to confirm or change the destination for the backup.

In Windows 95 and NT 4.0, the default folder is C:\PROGRAM FILES\QUARTERDECK\CLEANSWEEP\BACKUP.

In NT 3.51, the default backup directory is C:\CLNSWEEP\BACKUP.

To change the backup folder or send the backup to a floppy disk, or other drive, type the new directory or drive name (for example, A: or C:\BACKUP) in the space provided.

5	To confirm each deletion, choose Yes (Alt+Y). Click Next (Alt+N) to delete the files without confirming each deletion.

6	Click View (Alt+V) to look at a list of files to delete. Click Finish (Alt+F) to delete the files.

To delete files without making a backup copy:

1	Click Clean (Alt+C) in a Finder window.

2	Click Delete them (Alt+D), then click Next (Alt+N).

3	Choose No (Alt+O) to opt not to make a backup. Click Next (Alt+N).

4	A dialog box warns you that creating a backup is always recommended. If you are sure you do not want a backup, click Yes (Alt+Y).

5	To confirm each deletion, choose Yes (Alt+Y). Click Next (Alt+N) to delete the files without confirming each deletion.

6	Click View (Alt+V) to look at a list of files to delete. Click Finish (Alt+F) to delete the files.


 Archiving files

Choose the Archive them selection to compress and back up the selected files. The files are not deleted from their original location. CleanSweep creates an icon for the archived items in your Windows shell so that you may restore the archive easily.

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To archive files
To archive files:

1	Click Clean (Alt+C) in a Finder window.

2	Click Archive them (Alt+A) and then click Next (Alt+N).

3	Type the folder in which you would like to keep the archive file or click Next to accept the default folder.

In Windows 95 and NT 4.0, the default folder is
C:\PROGRAM FILES\QUARTERDECK\CLEANSWEEP\BACKUP

In Windows NT 3.51, the default backup directory is C:\CLNSWEEP\BACKUP

4	Click View (Alt+V) to look at a list of files to be archived. Click Finish (Alt+F) to archive the files.

5	CleanSweep will ask if you wish to create an archive shortcut (or icon if you are using NT 3.51). Clicking on this shortcut or icon will start CleanSweep, and take you automatically to the Restore Wizard.


Backing up files

Use the Back them up selection to back up files without deleting them, and without creating an archive shortcut or icon as the Archive option does.

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To back up files
To back up files:

1	Click Clean (Alt+C) in a Finder window.

2	Click Back them up (Alt+C), then click Next (Alt+N).

3	Type the name of the folder or directory in which you would like to keep the backup file or click Next (Alt+N) to accept the default folder.

In Windows 95 and NT 4.0, the default folder is
C:\PROGRAM FILES\QUARTERDECK\CLEANSWEEP\BACKUP

In NT 3.51, the default backup directory is
C:\CLNSWEEP\BACKUP

4	Click View (Alt+V) to look at a list of files to back up. Click Finish (Alt+F) to back up the files.


Moving files

Use the Move them selection to move files to another folder (directory and/or drive) on your computer. The files in the original folder or directory will be deleted.

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To move files
To move files:

1	Click Clean (Alt+C) in a Finder window.

2	Click Move them (Alt+M), then click Next (Alt+N).

3	Type the name of the folder, or click the …button (Browse button) to browse for a destination folder or directory. Click Next (Alt+N) to accept the folder you have chosen.

4	Click View (Alt+V) to see a list of files that are to be moved. Click Finish (Alt+F) to move the files.

5	After the files have been moved, you may click Summary to see a report of the action that was just performed, or you may click on OK to return to the Cleanup tab.


Transporting files

Use the Transport them selection to copy files to another disk—typically a floppy disk—so that you can move it easily to another computer (for example, a laptop).

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To transport files
To transport files:

1	Click Clean (Alt+C) in a Finder window.

2	Click Transport them (Alt+T), then click Next (Alt+N).

3	CleanSweep will display the default transport drive, typically A:. Click on the line displaying the default drive if you wish to select a different drive. Click Next (Alt+N) to accept the currently displayed drive.

4	If you wish, you may click View (Alt+V) to see a list of files that are to be transported. Click Finish (Alt+F) to transport the files to the destination drive.


Reconnecting orphaned files

After you select an orphaned shortcut or icon in the Orphan Shortcut Finder (or the Cleansweep Cleanup dialog box), you can click the Clean button to start cleaning it up.  CleanSweep then scans your hard disk(s) looking for the item to which the shortcut or icon belongs. It the item has been moved to another drive or directory, CleanSweep will find it and display the Orphan Finder dialog box.

TIP:  You can select and reconnect more than one orphaned file at a time.

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To reconnect orphaned files
To reconnect an orphaned file to its program:

•	In the Orphan Finder dialog box, click the file, then click OK.

A dialog box informs you that the shortcut or icon was successfully reconnected to its program.  The next time you use the shortcut or icon it will work.


Duplicate File Finder

Click here to locate duplicate files on your computer.


Redundant File Finder

Click here to locate redundant Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs) on your computer.


Unused File Finder

Click here to locate unused files on your computer.


Low File Usage Finder

Click here to locate files based on the number of times they have been accessed.


Orphan File Finder

Click here to locate files related to applications that are no longer installed on your computer.


A Note on Viewers
A Note on Viewers (Windows 95 and NT 4.0 Users)

If you have not installed the Windows 95 QuickView file viewers, CleanSweep may not be able to display your files properly.

Note: The following procedure works if you installed Windows 95 from CD-ROM. If you installed Windows 95 from floppy disks, you need to contact Microsoft.

To install the Windows 95 viewers:

1	Click the Windows 95 Start button.

2	Point to Settings (Alt+S), and then click Control Panel (Alt+C).

3	Double-click Add/Remove Programs.

The Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box appears.

4	Choose the Windows Setup tab.

5	Click Accessories, then the Details button (Alt+D) below.

6	Scroll down until you see Quick View, then select its check box.

7	Click OK, and then follow any instructions.


Drives to Search

Displays a list of drives to search. By default, the Finder will restrict its search to local hard drives. Use to select a floppy or other removable drive, or network drives.


Search For

Displays a list of search criteria choices. Use to define the criteria the Finder will use to determine which files are duplicates.


Files of type

Displays a list of file types. Use to limit the search to duplicate files of specific types (i.e., specific file extensions).


Clean

Begins the backup and deletion process. This option applies to all selected files and is only available if there are files selected.


Close

Closes the Finder.


Advise

Offers a summary of the highlighted file in detail and advice on what to do with it.


Custom

Provides a dialog for specifying a custom file search string. For example, you could specify *.WK1 to find all your Lotus 2.x spreadsheets. Use to customize the Unused File Type Finder to suit your needs.


View

Activates a Windows viewer or launches an application for the highlighted file. Use to view the file to determine if it is important.


Links

Activates a dialog that lists files that use this file, or files that this file uses. This button is activated only if a DLL, EXE, or VBX file is selected.


Run

Executes the highlighted file. This button is activated only if the selected file is executable (BAT, COM, EXE, or PIF), or is associated by Windows with a specific application.


Select All

Selects all files in the scrolling window.


Deselect All

Deselects all selected files in the scrolling window.


Color box

Indicates the safety level associated with deleting the file.


Filename

Displays the files by name. Click to change the display order.


Folder

Displays the folder in which the file resides. Click to change the display order.


Version

Displays the file’s version number, if any.


Accesses

Displays how many times the file has been accessed since it was created (or since you installed CleanSweep).


Size

Displays the file’s size, in kilobytes (KB). Click once to sort the files in ascending size. Click a second time to reverse the order to descending.


Modified

Displays the date and time the file was last modified.


Legend

Displays information about the file that is currently highlighted.


Status lights

Indicate whether Safety Sweep is on or off. Safety Sweep provides the safest level of operation by ensuring that you can delete only those files CleanSweep has determined are safe to remove. A green light indicates Safety Sweep is on. A yellow light indicates Safety Sweep is off. A red light indicates that CleanSweep is scanning your hard disk(s) to refresh its file information.


Restoring - Overview
Overview

In this topic you will learn how to

•	Restore a previously backed-up program and its related components.

•	Restore previously deleted Registry values.

•	View a summary report of what was restored.

The Restore Wizard uses a CleanSweep backup file to restore files to their original state.  You might want to restore files if you uninstall, archive, or back up files and later decide that you want them back. You will also use the Restore Wizard as the final step in transporting a program.  The Restore Wizard restores all of the program’s original files as well as any changes to configuration files, such as CONFIG.SYS.

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Running the Restore Wizard
To run the Restore Wizard:

1	Click the Restore tab in the CleanSweep main window, or click an archive icon.

The Restore tab appears.  If you clicked an archive icon, a dialog box asks if you want to restore the archive, then asks if you want to restore all of the items in the archive.  Skip ahead to Selecting Files.

2	Click the Restore Wizard button (Alt+R) in the Restore tab.

The Wizard will guide you through the restoring process.


Selecting a Backup

If you have not already selected an item, you must tell CleanSweep what backup to restore. Here are the methods you can use to find and select a backup:

•	Select the last item that was backed up.  This is the default.

•	Select a backup from the default backup folder/directory list.

•	Browse for a folder or directory and then select a backup from it.

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Selecting the Last Item that was Backed Up
To restore the last item backed up:

 • 	Click Next (Alt+N).

A dialog asks if you want to restore all of the files, or if you want to select a portion of the backup file.


To select a backup from CleanSweep's default backup folder/directory
To select a backup from CleanSweep's default backup folder/directory:

1	Click No, let me select another item (Alt+O), then click Next (Alt+N).

The Restore Wizard displays all backup files in the default backup folder or directory, or a list of deleted Registry values. At this point, you can select a backup or Registry value from the default folder/directory or browse to another folder/directory.

2	Click the backup you want to restore, then click Next (Alt+N).

You can take a look at what individual files are contained in the backup file by clicking the Details button (Alt+D).

You can either choose to restore all the files, or you can remove files from the list to restore a portion of the program.


To select a backup by browsing
To select a backup by browsing:

 • 	Click ... (the Browse button), which appears to the right of the displayed backup folder/directory on the first Restore Wizard screen.

The Browse for CleanSweep Backups dialog box appears.  Backup files have the extension BUP, BUD, BUS, BUU, BUB, or BUA.

What you do next depends on whether you are using Windows 95 or NT 4.0 or NT 3.51, as described in the How To procedures below.

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To look in another folder or change drives in Windows 95 and NT 4.0
To look in another folder or change drives in Windows 95 and NT 4.0:

1	Click the drop-down button in the "Look in" drop-down list box (Alt+I) and then make another selection.

The dialog box lists the backup files in alphabetical order. Backup files have the extension BUP, BUD, BUS, BUU, BUB, or BUA.

2	To see more details about the files, click the Details button.

To move up a level in the "folder tree," press the Up One Level button.

3	Select a file or type a filename in the File name entry field. If you do not know the entire filename, you can use the asterisk (*) or question mark (?) as wildcard characters.

4	Click Open (Alt+O).

5	Click Next (Alt+N).

CleanSweep determines which files are in the backup file and displays a list. You can either choose to restore all the files, or you can remove files from the list to restore a portion of the program.


To change drives in NT 3.51
To change drives in NT 3.51:

• 	Click the drop-down button in the Drives drop-down list box (Alt+V) and then make another selection.

To change directories in NT 3.51:

• 	Double-click the directory name in the Directories list box (Alt+D).

Look through the list of backup files in the File Name list box. By default, the dialog box shows only valid CleanSweep backup files, in alphabetical order. Backup files have the extension BUP, BUD, BUS, BUU, BUB, or BUA.

Once you selected a folder/directory or drive, you choose the backup file you want to restore.

To select a backup file for restoration:

1	Select a file or type a filename in the File Name entry field.

2	Click OK.

3 	Click Next (Alt+N).

CleanSweep determines which files are in the backup file and displays a list. You can either choose to restore all the files, or you can remove files from the list to restore a portion of the program.


Selecting Files

Backup files usually contain more than one file.  When you select a backup file, CleanSweep determines which individual files it contains and displays a list. You can either choose to restore all the files, or you can remove files from the list to restore a portion of the program.

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To restore all files
To restore all files:

•	Click Next (Alt+N).


To remove a file from the list so it will not be restored
To remove a file from the list so it will not be restored:

1	Click Only the files selected below (Alt+O).

2	Click the check box of the file you want to remove to clear it.

3	Click Next (Alt+N).


Taking Safety Precautions

After you have selected a backup file to restore, the Restore Wizard provides two optional safety precautions:  overwrite protection, and confirmation of each file replacement. By default, the Wizard will replace older files only and confirm when it is about to overwrite a file.

To accept the default safety precautions:

•	Click the Next button (Alt+N).

You can make permanent changes to these safety precautions to suit your preferences. See Changing Backup and Restore Options.

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File Replacements

If any files being restored already exist in the destination folder/directory, you need to tell CleanSweep what action to take. By default, the Wizard will replace the files on disk only if they are older than the files you are restoring from the backup. However, you have two other choices: you can replace all duplicate files, or you can never replace files, just add new ones.

To replace all duplicate files:

•	Click the Replace all files option button (Alt+A).

To restore only those files that are not duplicates:

•	Click the Never replace files, only add new files option button (Alt+R).


File Replacement Confirmation

By default, CleanSweep will confirm the replacement of any files. This is an added layer of protection. To save the added confirmation steps, you may choose not to replace each file.

To restore without confirming each file replacement:

•	Click the No option button (Alt+O).


Selecting a Restore Location

After you select a backup file to restore, the Restore Wizard asks if you would like to restore the files to their previous location.

To restore the files to their original location:

•	Click the Next button (Alt+N).

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To change the location
To change the location:

1	Click the No, let me select the location button (Alt+O).

2	Click the Next button (Alt+N).

3	Type the folder/directory or group to which you wish to restore the program.

4	Click the Next button (Alt+N).

CleanSweep displays a summary of what it is about to do.  The summary includes which files will be restored and the number of bytes of disk space that will be freed.


Restoring

After you have selected a backup file to restore and selected a destination for the restored files, CleanSweep displays a summary of what it is about to do. The summary includes which files will be restored and the number of bytes of disk space that will be freed.  For more information on what will be restored, click the View button (Alt+V).

When you have reviewed the summary information and are satisfied that it is correct, you are ready to restore.

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To restore the program
To restore the program:

•	Click the Next button (Alt+N).

The files are restored.  If you want to see more details about what CleanSweep did, you can view a summary, as described Viewing a Summary.

A dialog box asks if you want to delete the old backup file once the files have been restored. If you will not need the backup, it is a good idea to delete it to free up additional disk space.

To delete the backup file:

•	Click Yes (Alt+Y).

To save the backup file:

•	Click No (Alt+N).


Viewing a Summary

When the restoration is complete, a dialog box reports the action as completed, and asks if you want to see a summary of what CleanSweep did.

The summary report contains a detailed description of the actions performed, including the:

•	Date and time that the restoration was performed

•	Object that was restored

•	Restore location

•	Title of the folder or program group, if applicable

•	Title of the program

•	Complete pathname for each program in the folder or group

•	Whether any files were replaced

•	Whether all or just some of the files were restored

•	Description of the program

•	Number of bytes restored.

Note:  The number of bytes restored might be slightly larger than the approximate estimate (listed just before you click the Finish button) due to "slack space." Each file is stored in clusters of a certain size, depending on the hard disk's partition size. The last cluster of a file takes a full cluster, whether it uses the space or not. For example, if your hard disk partition contained 4096-byte clusters, restoring a 4097-byte file would restore 8192 bytes of disk space. For more information, see Viewing the Savings Report.

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Deleting a Backup File

If you no longer need a backup file, it is a good idea to delete it to free up additional disk space.

To delete a backup file:

1	Click the Restore Wizard button in the CleanSweep Restore tab.

2	Select a backup file, as described in Selecting From the Default Backup Folder/Directory.

3	Click the Delete button.

A dialog box asks if you are sure you want to delete the backup file.

4	Click Yes.


Restore Wizard

Click here to restore to their original states the files you have backed up, archived, or transported.


Reports - Overview
Overview

In this topic you will learn how to view and print

•	The Master Log report, which describes all CleanSweep activity.

•	The Savings report, which gives a general overview of the disk space CleanSweep has freed.

•	The Folder Usage report, which shows how much disk space each folder or file uses on your hard drive.

The View tab on the main window offers options for three reports that summarize all CleanSweep activity, including how much disk space was saved as a result of using CleanSweep.

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Viewing the Master Log

The Master Log report displays all CleanSweep activity in chronological order.  (If you have not yet utilized any of CleanSweep's features, there will not be any information in the Master Log.)

The Master Log report is a file composed of all of your previous summary reports. For more information on what the summary reports contain, see "Viewing Summary Information" in the appropriate topic.

After you view the master log, you might want to save it to another file, or clear it, so the next time you look at it you will see all new activity.

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To view the Master Log report
To view the Master Log report:

1	Click the View tab in CleanSweep's main window.

2	Click the View Master Log button (Alt+M) in CleanSweep's main window.


To save and clear the Master Log report
To save and clear the Master Log report:

1	Click the Save button (Alt+S).

A dialog displays the CleanSweep folder, with the name SAVEREP.TXT in the File name text box. You may choose to save the Master Log to a different file name or folder. When you are finished, click the Save button (Alt+S) and then click OK.

2	Click the Clear button (Alt+L).

A dialog box asks if you are sure you want to clear the Master Log.

3	Click Yes to clear the log (Alt+Y).

CleanSweep clears the Master Log and will begin a new version of it.


Viewing the Savings Report

The Savings report displays the amount of disk space freed by the Wizards and the File Finders, the disk space used by backups, and the net disk space savings. When you delete a program or file and back it up, CleanSweep will calculate the space saved as the amount of space taken by the uninstalled components, minus the size of the backup, and will add this to the Savings log.

All totals are in kilobytes (KB). The first portion of the report shows the disk space freed by the Wizards and Finders, then the total disk space freed.

The second portion of the report shows the disk space used by CleanSweep backup and archive files, and the total amount of disk space used by these files.

The last section displays your total overall savings. The number is derived from the total disk space freed minus the total amount of disk space needed to store archive and backup files.

Notes:  When you delete a backup, CleanSweep will not add this figure to the savings log.  Similarly, if you choose to restore the component, CleanSweep will not subtract the original savings from the savings log.

If you delete a file and back it up to a different drive, the log will reflect the savings on the source, and will not account for size of the backup on the target.  (In many cases, the target will be a floppy drive.)

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To view the Savings Log report
To view the Savings log report:

1	Click the View tab in CleanSweep's main window.

The View buttons appear.

2	Click the View Savings button (Alt+S).

The Savings report appears. All totals are in kilobytes (KB).


To save and clear the Savings Log report
To clear the Savings report:

1	Click the Clear button (Alt+E).

A dialog box asks if you are sure you want to clear the Savings log.

2	Click Yes (Alt+Y) to clear the log.

CleanSweep resets the values displayed to zero, except for the "Space Used by" section, if backup and archive files still exist.  CleanSweep will begin a fresh log of disk space savings.

3	Click Close (Alt+O) to close the report.


Viewing the Folder Usage Report

The Folder Usage report shows how much disk space each folder, directory, or file uses.  Use this report to analyze the total space used, free space remaining, and the difference between space allocated and actual space used (slack space) for each folder, directory, or file.

Files allocated under DOS may contain excess slack space.  DOS allocates a minimum amount of disk space for a file regardless of its actual size.  This minimum unit of space on the disk is known as a cluster, and if a file grows in size the additional space is allocated in units of at least one cluster.

NOTE:  If you are running Stacker 4.0 on your computer, please note that it contains technology that dramatically reduces the amount of slack space on your hard drive.  CleanSweep's calculations may not take Stacker's savings into account.

The report provides the following information for each hard drive:

Total size	The total space on the drive.
Used space	The space currently used.
Free space	The difference between the total space and the space currently used
Percent used	The space used as a percentage of the total space on the drive.
For more in-depth folder information, click the Folders button (Alt+F).

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Slack Space Example

If you write a 2K file to a disk with a 4K cluster size, 2K of space (half the allotted space) will be wasted, or slack space. The Folder Usage report helps you identify files that can be deleted or reallocated to make use of this wasted space. You may be able to reclaim a great deal of hard disk space by deleting a large number of files, even if the files themselves are relatively small.


To view the Folder Usage report
To view the Folder Usage report:

1	Click the View tab in CleanSweep's main window.

The View buttons appear.

2	Click the View Folder Usage button (Alt+F).

The Folder Usage report appears.


Folder Information Report
Folder Information

To view the folder information report, double-click the drive name or click the Folders button (Alt+F) in the View Folder Usage window.  You can also choose Print (Alt+P) or Save (Alt+S) to print a copy of the report or save it to a file.

The Folder Information report provides the following information for each folder:

File count	Number of files in the folder.
Actual size	Actual space used by the files in the folder
Allocated size	Total space allocated for the files in the folder
Percent used	The percentage of files in the folder that have actually been used.


File Information Report
File Information

To view the file information report for all files in a particular folder, double-click the folder or click the Files button (Alt+F) in the View Folder Usage window.  You can also choose Print (Alt+P) or Save (Alt+S) to print a copy of the report or save it to a file.

The File Information report provides the following information for each file:

File count	The number of files contained in the folder.
Actual size	Actual space used by the file.
Allocated size	Total space allocated for the file.
Percent used	The difference between the allocated size and the actual size for the file (slack space).


View Master Log

Click here to display a log of all CleanSweep activity.


View Savings

Click here to see details on the amount of disk space freed, the amount of space used by backups, and the total overall savings.


View Folder Usage

Click here to display folder information.


Clear

Resets the values displayed to zero.


Yes

Confirms that you wish to clear the Master Log.


No

Cancels your request to clear the Master Log.


Folders

Click here to display details about folder use on your computer.


Drives

Click here to display details about drive use on your computer.


Files

Click here to display details about file use on your computer.


Master Log Display Area

Shows details of all your previous summary reports from the various activities you have performed in CleanSweep.


View Savings: Space freed by

Displays the amount of disk space freed by the Uninstall Wizard and the Finders.


View Savings: Space used by

Displays the disk space used by CleanSweep backup and archive files, and the total amount of disk space used by these files.


View Savings: Total space saved

Displays your total overall disk space savings.


Drive Usage

Displays in-depth information about the drive usage on your computer.


Folder Usage

Displays in-depth information about the folder usage on your computer.


Folder Usage Display

Displays details about the folder usage on your computer.


File Usage Display

Displays details about the file usage on your computer.


Customizing CleanSweep - Overview
Overview

In this topic you will learn how to

•	Download updated versions of CleanSweep from Quarterdeck via the Internet.

•	Determine whether Safety Sweep will let you delete a file that CleanSweep has determined might be needed.

•	Control Usage Watch, including how and when it will alert you to unused or infrequently used files.

•	Control Smart Sweep, including what it will recognize as an installation program and how to view installation log reports.

•	Control safety precautions in the Backup and Restore Wizards, including whether you want to be alerted if you have old backup files on your computer.

•	Change the default report filename.

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Configuring Usage Watch

Usage Watch runs in the background and records each time you use a file on your computer. The Unused and Low Usage File Finders use this information to determine which files are infrequently accessed and thus may no longer be needed.

Usage Watch is active by default; it starts automatically as part of the Windows startup process and remains active as long as Windows is running. Usage Watch uses approximately 1K of RAM, and its companion file CSHOOK.VXD uses about 8K of RAM.

In Windows 95 and NT 4.0, an icon appears at the bottom of your desktop to indicate that Usage Watch is running. In Windows NT 3.51, Usage Watch appears on the task list when the monitor is running and a minimized icon appears on the desktop.

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Turning Usage Watch Off

Usage Watch must be running to track and report accurate information on how often files are used. You can turn Usage Watch off if you do not want to track file usage or if you want to save memory.

Windows automatically loads Usage Watch when it starts, whether or not you start CleanSweep.  You can prevent Usage Watch from loading when Windows starts.

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How to turn Usage Watch off
To turn Usage Watch off:

1	Click Configure CleanSweep (Alt+C) on the Options tab.

2	Click the Usage Watch tab.

3	Click Turn Usage Watch off (Alt+F). To prevent Usage Watch from loading at startup, click the Load Usage Watch at Startup check box to clear it.

4	Click Apply (Alt+A) to turn Usage Watch off without exiting the Usage Watch tab.

Or

Click OK to turn Usage Watch off and exit the Usage Watch tab.

In Windows 95 and NT 4.0, Usage Watch shuts down and the taskbar icon disappears from the desktop.  In Windows NT 3.51, Usage Watch disappears from the task list and the minimized icon disappears from the desktop.


Setting Usage Watch Alert Options

Use the Alert dialog box to control:

•	The number of days a file may remain unused before Usage Watch alerts you.

•	How often Usage Watch checks for unused files.

•	What sound Usage Watch will use to alert you of unused files.

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How to set Usage Watch alert options
To set any of the Usage Watch alert options:

1	Click Configure CleanSweep (Alt+C) on the Options tab.

2	Click the Usage Watch tab.

3	Click the Alert button (Alt+E).

The Alert dialog box appears.

4	To define how often you will be alerted, click the box next to Alert if any file is unused for more than XX days. The default is 30 days. To change the number of days, type a new number over the old.

5	To check for unused files every time Usage Watch starts, click Each time Usage Watch starts.

Or

Click Every 30 days to check for unused files every 30 days. To change the number of days, type a new number over the old.

6	To define the alert sound, click the If unused files are found, alert with the sound: check box.  Type a sound filename, for example BELL.WAV, or click the ... button (Browse button) to search for another file.

7	Click OK.

Windows 95 and NT 4.0 users:  The Usage Watch icon in the taskbar tray will also flash if you have checked the Alert if any file is unused for more than xx days option.


Configuring Smart Sweep

Smart Sweep runs in the background to keep track of all files added and any changes made to existing configuration files when you install a program. CleanSweep uses this information later to ensure safe and thorough uninstallations. Smart Sweep also supports CleanSweep's move function. In particular, CleanSweep requires the assistance of Smart Sweep to correctly modify the location of files listed in the Windows 95 Registry.

Smart Sweep is active by default; it starts automatically  as part of the Windows startup process and remains active as long as Windows is running.  The monitor uses approximately 1K of RAM, and its companion file CSHOOK.VXD uses about 8K of RAM.

In Windows 95 and NT 4.0, an icon appears at the bottom of your desktop to indicate that Smart Sweep is running. In Windows NT 3.51, Smart Sweep appears on the Windows task list when it is active and a minimized icon appears on the desktop.

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Turning Smart Sweep Off

Smart Sweep must be running to track and report accurate information about any files that are installed on your computer. You can turn it off if you do not want to track install information or to save memory. You can also prevent it from loading when Windows starts.

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To turn Smart Sweep off
To turn Smart Sweep off:

1	Click the Options tab.

2	Click the Configure CleanSweep button (Alt+C).

3	Click the Smart Sweep tab.

4	Click Turn Smart Sweep off (Alt+F). To prevent Smart Sweep from loading when Windows starts, click the Load Smart Sweep at Startup check box to clear it.

5	Click Apply (Alt+A) to turn Smart Sweep off without exiting the Smart Sweep tab.

Or

Click OK to turn Smart Sweep off and exit the Smart Sweep tab.

In Windows 95 and NT 4.0, Smart Sweep shuts down and the taskbar icon disappears. In Windows NT 3.51, the Smart Sweep task disappears from the task list and the minimized icon disappers from the desktop.


Adding or Deleting Install Program Names

Smart Sweep recognizes that you are installing a program when you type any of the program names listed in CleanSweep’s Program Names list box. For example, when you installed CleanSweep, you typed A:\SETUP. Smart Sweep recognizes the SETUP command as initiating an installation program and begins monitoring the process. You can add or delete names of install programs.

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To add install program names
To add install program names:

1	Click the Options tab.

2	Click the Configure CleanSweep button (Alt+C).

3	Click the Smart Sweep tab.

4	Click the Names button (Alt+N).

The Install Program Names dialog box appears.

5	Click Add (Alt+A).

The Add Install Name dialog box appears.

6	Enter the install program name.

7	Click OK to add the install program name.


To delete install program names
To delete install program names:

1	Click the Options tab.

2	Click the Configure CleanSweep button (Alt+C).

3	Click the Smart Sweep tab.

4	Click the Names button (Alt+N).

The Install Program Names dialog box appears.

5	Select the install program name to delete.

6	Click Delete (Alt+D).

7	When a dialog box asks if you want to delete the install program name, click OK.


Tracking a Program Installation

Smart Sweep runs in the background and automatically keeps track of installation information about any new programs you add to your computer and any changes the program’s installations make to existing configuration files.  This record ensures a safe, thorough uninstallation if the need ever arises.

When Smart Sweep is running in the background and you begin installing a new application, Smart Sweep "wakes up" and asks if you would like to monitor the installation. We suggest that you let Smart Sweep monitor the installation [image] CleanSweep will keep a record of what files are installed and any changes made to your system’s configuration files.

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To verify that Smart Sweep is running
To verify that Smart Sweep is running:

•	Check for its icon in the taskbar tray on the Windows 95 and NT 4.0 desktop. In Windows NT 3.51, a minimized icon will appear on the desktop.

  The Smart Sweep icon in the taskbar tray


To track a program installation
To track a program installation:

1	Start installing a new application.

2	When a dialog box asks if you would like to monitor the installation, click Yes (Alt+Y).

Smart Sweep tracks the program's installation, including any changes to existing configuration files, and adds this information to the "Programs Monitored by Smart Sweep" folder/program group which is included in folder/program group tree in each CleanSweep Wizard.

IMPORTANT:  Some application’s setup programs are used both to install and to uninstall. If you are uninstalling a program, you should refrain from monitoring it by clicking No.

When the installation is complete, a dialog box asks you to enter a description for the just completed installation. This description will appear in the "Programs Monitored by Smart Sweep" folder/program group.

3	You may type a new description or click OK to accept the suggested name. Keep in mind that the description you enter must enable you to correctly identify the program should you need to uninstall it in the future.  It is a good idea to enter a complete description (for example, enter “Hijaak Pro Version 5 on 8/25/96” rather than a cryptic notation like “HJPRO”).

You might want to link and log this installation to a previously installed program. For example, you might install a database program and later install a program to produce specialized reports from that database. Or, you might want to append the record of an upgrade to a program to the initial instalation. To add this installation to a previous installation log, click Append (Alt+A).

Note:  Smart Sweep will log the installation of the Microsoft Plus Pack and other system-level software that reboots the computer before the installation process is complete.

Smart Sweep informs you the record of the installation is complete.


Viewing or Deleting Smart Sweep Logs

Use the Smart Sweep Logs dialog box to view a summary of Smart Sweep activity or delete Smart Sweep logs.

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To view Smart Sweep logs
To view Smart Sweep logs:

1	Click the Options tab.

2	Click the Configure CleanSweep button (Alt+C).

3	Click the Smart Sweep tab.

4	Click the Logs button (Alt+L).

The Smart Sweep Logs dialog box appears.

5	Select an existing log to view.

6	Click Summary (Alt+S).

The Summary of Smart Sweep Log dialog box appears.

7	Click Print (Alt+P) to print the log, Save (Alt+S) to specify a file for saving a copy of the log, or Close (Alt+O) to finish viewing the log summary.


Updating CleanSweep

Quarterdeck may periodically release updated versions of CleanSweep.  CleanSweep provides a feature called Update-It that you can use to automatically find, download and install a new version of CleanSweep via the Internet.  Using this option will ensure that you always have the latest version of CleanSweep and its application knowledge base running on your computer.

Update-It will automatically dial into the Quarterdeck Web site to check for a new version of CleanSweep every week, behind the scenes.  However, you can check for updates whenever you want, or you can turn Update-It off if you are not interested in updates.

NOTE:  You must have a modem and an Internet Service Provider to use Update-It.

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To update CleanSweep
To update CleanSweep:

1	Click the Options tab.

2	Click the Update-It button (Alt+U).

Update-It will dial your Internet Service Provider, connect to the Quarterdeck Web site, and check for a more recent version of CleanSweep than the version installed on your computer.  If it finds a newer version, it asks if you would like to download it.

3	If you would like to download the new version, click Download Now.

If there is not a more recent version, a dialog box tells you so.  Update-It will check for a new version again in one week, by default.


To prevent Update-It from automatically checking for updates
To prevent Update-It from automatically checking for updates:

1	Click the Options tab from the CleanSweep main window.

2	Click the Configure CleanSweep button.

2	Click the Never check Remote Site checkbox to select it.


To turn the update prompts off
To turn the update prompts off:

1	Click the Options tab from the CleanSweep main window.

2	Click the Configure CleanSweep button.

3	Click the Update-It tab.

4	Clear the Prompt Before Downloading or Prompt Before Installing Update checkboxes.


To select how often Update-It checks for updates
To select how often Update-It checks for updates:

1	Click the Options tab from the CleanSweep main window.

2	Click the Configure CleanSweep button.

3	Click the Update-It tab.

4	Click the button that corresponds to how often you would like to check for updates: Daily, Weekly, or Monthly.

5	Complete the scheduling by using the spin buttons to enter the time and day, then click OK.


Using Safety Sweep

CleanSweep’s Safety Sweep provides risk-free application removal by making backups of all files and preventing removal of any critical files. You can also use Safety Sweep to determine the speed and depth of a program installation.

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Setting the Safety Level

The CleanSweep Wizards, Finder, Registry Genie, and Registry Sweep provide a color-coded box next to lists of files CleanSweep is about to process. CleanSweep assigns the color codes to indicate the level of safety associated with the file.

A red box signifies that the file is in use or protected and cannot be deleted. A yellow box appears next to files that should be deleted with caution. A green box indicates that the file can be removed safely.  Safety Sweep provides an extra level of safety by letting you delete only those files that it has assigned a green color code.

If you are an experienced user, you can turn Safety Sweep off so you can have the opportunity to delete files that Cleansweep has determined might be unsafe to remove (those files with a yellow color code). When you turn Safety Sweep off, CleanSweep will ask if you want to make backups.

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To turn Safety Sweep off
To turn Safety Sweep off:

1	Click the Options tab.

2	Click the Configure CleanSweep button (Alt+C).

3	Click the Safety Sweep tab.

4	In the Safety Sweep options, click the Off button.

Status lights in the lower-left corner of CleanSweep’s main window indicate Safety Sweep’s status. A green light indicates that Safety Sweep is on. A yellow light indicates Safety Sweep is off.


Using Fast Analysis

When you track a program’s installation using Smart Sweep (as described in Tracking a Program Installation), CleanSweep tracks all changes made to your computer and stores a record of the changes in a log file, which has the file extension .CIL. If you later uninstall the program, CleanSweep will retrieve the information from the .CIL file to determine exactly what needs to be removed.

You can turn Fast Analysis off to have CleanSweep re-examine the program’s components and changes to your computer. This method takes longer, but you might want to use it if you updated or patched the program without tracking the change to ensure a complete uninstallation.

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To turn Fast Analysis off
To turn Fast Analysis off:

1	Click the Options tab.

2	Click the Configure CleanSweep button (Alt+C).

3	Click the Safety Sweep tab.

4	In the Fast Analysis options, click the Off button.


Changing Backup and Restore Options

Use the Backup and Restore options on the Backup/Restore tab to control where backup files are stored, what you want the Restore Wizard to do when it finds files with the same name, and whether you want to be alerted if a backup file is older than a certain number of days.

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Changing the Default Backup Folder

In Windows 95 and NT 4.0, CleanSweep uses the default backup folder
C:\PROGRAM FILES\QUARTERDECK\CLEANSWEEP\BACKUP

In Windows NT 3.51, CleanSweep uses the default backup folder
C:\CLNSWEEP\BACKUP.

However, you can change the default backup folder if you wish.

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To enter a new default backup folder
To enter a new default backup folder:

1	Click the Options tab.

2	Click the Configure CleanSweep button (Alt+C).

3	Click the Backup/Restore tab.

4	Enter the new folder name in the Default Backup Folder box.

5	Click Apply (Alt+A) to change the default backup folder without closing the Backup/Restore tab.

Or

Click OK to change the default backup folder and exit the Backup/Restore tab.


To search for a backup destination
To search for a backup destination:

1	Click the Options tab.

2	Click the Configure CleanSweep button (Alt+C).

3	Click the Backup/Restore tab.

4	Click the ... button (Browse button) beside the default destination name.

The Browse for Default Backup Directory dialog box appears.

5	Select the default backup destination.

6	Click Apply (Alt+A) to change the default backup folder without closing the Backup/Restore tab.

Or

Click OK to change the default backup destination and exit the Backup/Restore tab.


Turning Off Uninstall Wizard File Confirmation
To turn the file confirmation option off:

1	Click the Options tab.

2	Click the Configure CleanSweep button (Alt+C).

3	Click the Backup/Restore tab.

4	Clear the box: In Uninstall Wizard, ask if confirmation is wanted.

The check mark disappears.

5	Click Apply (Alt+A) to turn the confirmation option off without closing the Backup/Restore tab.

Or

Click OK to turn the confirmation option off and exit the Backup/Restore tab.


Turning Off Restore Wizard Options

The Restore Wizard gives you the following options when restoring files that already exist:

•	Replace older files only

•	Replace all files

•	Never replace files, only add files.

Restore also gives you the option of confirming each file before it is replaced.  If you do not want to be prompted for these options, you can turn them off.

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To turn the restore options off
To turn the restore options off:

1	Click the Options tab.

2	Click the Configure CleanSweep button (Alt+C).

3	Click the Backup/Restore tab.

4	Click the box In Restore Wizard, ask what action to take if file already exists.

The checkmark disappears.

5	Click Apply (Alt+A) to turn the restore options off without closing the Backup/Restore tab.

Or

Click OK to turn the restore options off and exit the Backup/Restore tab.


To turn the backup reminder off
To turn the backup reminder option off:

1	Click the Options tab.

2	Click the Configure CleanSweep button (Alt+C).

3	Click the Backup/Restore tab.

4	Clear the box: Remind me if any backups created while uninstalling are older than 90 days.

The checkmark disappears.

5	Click Apply (Alt+A) to turn the backup reminder option off without closing the Backup/Restore tab.

Or

Click OK to turn the backup reminder option off and exit the Backup/Restore tab.


To change the backup reminder time
To change the backup reminder time:

1	Type a new number over the old in: Remind me if any backups created while uninstalling are older than 90 days.

2	Click Apply to change the backup reminder time without closing the Backup/Restore tab

Or

Click OK to change the backup reminder time and exit the Backup/Restore tab.


Changing the Default Report File

Windows 95 and NT 4.0 use
 C:\PROGRAM FILES\QUARTERDECK\CLEANSWEEP\SAVEREP.TXT

and

Windows NT 3.51 uses
C:\CLNSWEEP\SAVEREP.TXT

as the default report filename when you save a summary report.

However, you can change the default report filename if you wish.

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To rename the default report filename
To rename the default report filename:

1	Click the Options tab.

2	Click the Configure CleanSweep button (Alt+C).

3	Click the View tab.

4	Type the new filename in the Default Report File box.

5	Click Apply (Alt+A) to change the default report file without closing the View tab.

Or

Click OK to change the default report file and exit the View tab.


To store summary reports in an existing file
To store summary reports in an existing file:

1	Click the ... button (the Browse button) beside the default report file.

The Browse for Default Report File dialog appears.

2	Select the default report file and click Open (Alt+O).

3	Click Apply (Alt+A) to accept the default report file without closing the View tab.

Or

Click OK to accept the default report file and exit the View tab.


Configure CleanSweep

Click here to customize CleanSweep to suit your preferences.


Update-It

Click here to receive updated versions of CleanSweep automatically over the Internet.


Turn Usage Watch On

Click here to turn Usage Watch on. Windows will automatically load Usage Watch when it starts to record each time you use a file on your computer.


Turn Usage Watch Off

Click here to turn Usage Watch off if you do not want to track file usage or want to save memory.


Load Usage Watch on Startup

Clear this check box to prevent Usage Watch from loading at Windows startup.


Alert

Sets the Usage Watch alert options, including the number of days a file may remain unused before Usage Watch alerts you, how often Usage Watch checks for unused files, and what sound Usage Watch will use to alert you of unused files.


Alert if any file is unused for more than

Click this check box to be alerted when a file remains unused.


Days

Provides a box for specifying a number of days.


Each time Usage Watch starts

Select this button to check for unused files each time Usage Watch starts.


Every xx days

Select this button to check for unused files every xx days. The default is 30 days.


If unused files are found, alert with sound

Click this check box to be alerted with a sound when Usage Watch finds an unused file.


Browse

Click here to search for and select another file.


Test

Click here to test your sound file selection.


Turn Smart Sweep on

Click here to turn Smart Sweep on. Windows will automatically load Smart Sweep when it starts to track and report accurate information about any files that are installed on your computer.


Turn Smart Sweep off

Click here to turn Smart Sweep off to save memory or if you do not want Smart Sweep to track install information.


Load Smart Sweep on Startup

Clear this check box to prevent Smart Sweep from loading at Windows startup.


Automatically Monitor Installs When Loaded

Click this check box to automatically monitor all programs installed on your computer without further confirmation.


Names

Provides a dialog box for specifying which commands Smart Sweep will recognize as initiating an installation program.


Logs

Provides a dialog box for viewing a summary of Smart Sweep activity or deleting Smart Sweep installation records.


Install Program Names

Displays the commands that Smart Sweep recognizes as initiating an installation program.


Add Program Name

Provides a dialog box for adding a program name to the list of commands that Smart Sweep recognizes as initiating an installation program.


Delete Program Name

Deletes a program name from the list of commands that Smart Sweep recognizes as initiating an installation program.


Enter Install Name

Provides a text box for typing a program name. The name will be added to the list of commands that Smart Sweep recognizes as initiating an installation program.


Logs Summary

Displays summaries of all installation information about any new programs you add to your computer and any changes the program’s installations make to existing configuration files.


Delete Logs Summary

Deletes a record of a program installation.


Save Logs Summary

Saves a record of a program installation to a file.


Print Logs Summary

Prints a record of a program installation.


In Uninstall Wizard, ask if confirmation is wanted

Provides a text box for typing a program name. The name will be added to the list of commands that Smart Sweep recognizes as initiating an installation program.


In Restore Wizard, ask what action to take if file already exists

Click this check box to have the Restore Wizard ask you what to do when restoring files that already exist. If you do not want to be prompted, clear this check box and the Restore Wizare will replace older files only and confirm each file before it is replaced.


Remind me if any backups created while uninstalling are older than 90 days

Click this check box to have CleanSweep remind you when a backup file is older than a specified number of days.


Fast Analysis on

Turns Fast Analysis off. Click here to have CleanSweep examine the information stored in the original installation log record (created by Smart Sweep) to determine exactly what files need to be removed during an uninstallation.


Fast Analysis off

Turns Fast Analysis off. Clear this button to have CleanSweep re-examine the program’s components and changes to your computer, in addition to examining the information log record to determine what files need to be removed during an uninstallation. This method takes longer, but you might want to use it if you updated or patched the program without tracking the change to ensure a complete uninstallation.


Safety Sweep on

Turns Safety Sweep on. Click here to have CleanSweep make backups of all files before they are removed from your computer and prevent the removal of any critical files.


Safety Sweep off

Turns Safety Sweep off. Click here if you are an experienced user and would like the opportunity to delete files that CleanSweep has determined might be unsafe to remove.


Daily

Select this button to check for new versions of CleanSweep daily.


Weekly

Select this button to check for new versions of CleanSweep weekly.


Monthly

Select this button to check for new versions of CleanSweep monthly.


Never

Select this button to never check for new versions of CleanSweep.


Hour

Use this button to complete .


Day/Date

Use these spin buttons to specify exactly when you want to check for new versions of CleanSweep.


Prompt before downloading

Click here if you would like Update-It to ask before downloading a new version of CleanSweep. Clear this button if you do not want to be asked.


Prompt before updating

Click here if you would like Update-It to ask before installing a new version of CleanSweep on your computer. Clear this button if you do not want to be asked.


Apply

Click here to apply any changes you have made without exiting the tab.


Unused File Type Descriptions

This topic provides background information on a variety of Windows system components and files that you can delete with CleanSweep’s Unused File Type Finder. Use this Finder to find and clean up any of the following file types

Archive Files

Backup Files

Display Drivers

DOS Files

Dynamic Link Files

Font Files

Graphic Files

Help Files

Lost Cluster Files

Multimedia Files

Screen Savers

Setup Files

Temporary Files

Text Files

Wallpapers


Archive Files

Archive files are files stored in a compressed format. Typically, an archive file contains several related files that have been compressed to save disk space and has one of the following file extensions:  .ZIP, .PKZIP, .LZH, or .LHA. Also, prior to installation, some programs store their files with extensions consisting of two letters or numbers followed by an underscore character (e.g., FILE1.TX_). When these programs are installed, their installation routines convert the underscore to some other character (e.g., FILE1.TXT). CleanSweep considers files with the underscore character at the end of their extensions to be archive files, since this is a typical way of storing files prior to installation. This option does not search for archive files created by CleanSweep.


Backup Files

Backup files are earlier versions of files you have edited and saved. Some programs preserve the next to the most recent version of a file in case you want to revert to that version or you somehow lose the most recent version. Backup files typically have an extension that indicates they are backups (e.g., .BAK, .OLD, BK!). CleanSweep considers any files in a folder called BACKUP, BAK, or OLD to be backup files. This option does not search for backups created by CleanSweep.


Display Drivers

When you select this file type, CleanSweep displays a list of display drivers that are not used on your system.

A display driver is a piece of software that allows Windows to work properly with a specific video adapter. When you install Windows, the proper display driver for your system is copied to your hard drive. It is possible that Windows or software supplied by your video card’s manufacturer installed some extra display dirvers that you do not need on your system. You can safely delete these unused drivers and free more disk space (unless you routinely change displays).


DOS Files

When you select this file type, CleanSweep displays a list of files that you need to run DOS applications in Windows.

For Windows to run DOS programs (non-Windows programs) smoothly, it must use several special DOS support files that make the programs think they are running under DOS.

In addition to these special DOS support programs, each DOS program can have a PIF (program information files) that specifies special needs of the DOS program (e.g., how much memory it needs, special video or keyboard requirements, etc.). Most DOS programs come with PIF files so they will run optimally within Windows, or you can create PIFs using Windows’ PIF Editor (PIFEDIT.EXE).

If you never run DOS programs under Windows, you can safely delete the DOS support programs, the PIF Editor, and all PIF files to free more disk space.

NOTE:  If you delete the DOS files, you can still run DOS programs outside of Windows.


Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs)

Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs) are extensions of programs. That is, a part of the program is actually contained within a DLL file, rather than in the main program file. Some DLLs are used by a single program. Others are used by multiple programsthat way, if two programs need to perform a similar task, they can used the same DLL. By using DLLs to perform common functions, programs can reduce their disk space requirements.

When uninstalling a DLL, you should be sure that other programs are not using it. If the DLL is located in the Windows SYSTEM directory, it may be one that is used by multiple applications. You should be cautious about deleting DLLs in the SYSTEM directory. At the very least, we suggest you have CleanSweep make a backup before you delete a DLL from the SYSTEM directory and keep the backup until you are certain that the DLL is not needed by any other application. To help ensure that you do not unintall DLLs used by multiple programs, we suggest you use CleanSweep’s Links button to keep track of the DLL links between programs.


Fonts (Used and Unused)

When you select one of the font file types (used or unused), CleanSweep displays a list of fonts that you can uninstall. A font is a way of giving text a certain look. There are various characteristics of a font, including its type, name, size, style, and color. To display different fonts, Windows uses font files that define specific fonts. Sometimes, these files may only define fonts for a specific device, like a printer, plotter, or a video monitor.

There are two popular types of fonts that are widely used in Windows:  TrueType and ATM (Adobe Type Manager) font. TrueType fonts are a standard feature of Windows 95 and NT.

You store font files on your hard disk. Windows automatically makes many fonts available to your applications. Fonts installed in Windows and available to your applications are called used fonts. Fontst that exist on your hard disk but are not installed in Windows are called unused fonts. You can install fonts through the Fonts option in the Windows 95 Control Panel (normally located in the Settings menu).

Usually, it is safe to uninstall unused fonts. You can also remove any used fonts that you are certain you do not use. If you do not have a pen plotter, you can safely remove the plotter fonts Modern, Roman, and Script. If you use TrueType or PostScript (ATM) fonts exclusively, you can safely remove the raster fonts, including Courier, MS Sans Serif, MS serif, Small Fonts, and Symbol.


Graphic Files

Graphic files contain images that can take up a great deal of hard disk space, so you may want to consider deleting some of them. CleanSweep will find graphic files with the following extensions:  .GIF, .PCX, .TIF, and .BMP.


Help Files

Help files contain the online help information for Windows applications and Windows itself. When you select this file type, CleanSweep displays a list of help files installed on your system. You may want to delete certain help files if you are in dire need of free hard disk space and are certain you will not need them. You should be prudent about deleting help filesyou may need them later.


Lost Cluster Files

Lost Cluster files are files that may be created after DOS or a program stops before DOS finished closing a file, or when a directory becomes damaged. If you suspect there is a problem and you run the DOS CHKDSK/F command, DOS assembles the damaged data and stores it in a file called FILExxxx.CHK, where xxxx is a number. For more information on lost cluster files, see the CHKDSK command in your DOS manual.


Multimedia Files

Multimedia is an umbrella term that describes the combination of several types of media, usually including text, graphics, video, and sound. Multimedia files can have the extension MMF.


Screen Savers

A screen saver is an animated graphic image that appears on your screen after you have not used your computer for a specified amount of time.  You can choose a screen saver to use through the Control Panel display settings, accessed via the Settings menu. When you select this file type in CleanSweep, it displays a list of all screen savers installed on your computer; those you are not using are selected. It is safe to delete these files from your hard disk.


Setup Files

Setup files are the primary Windows 95 installation files that initialize windows 95 Setup (setup.exe), perform most of the installation procedures (setupx.dll), call all DLLs used in Setup (suwin.exe), and install networking services (netdi.dll).


Temporary Files

Temporary files are files created for temporary use, either by a user or a program. Temporary files have the extension .TMP or are located in a folder called TEMP or TMP. Also, files that have a tilde (~) or dollar sign ($) anywhere in their filename are considered to be temporary files.


Text Files

Text files are character-based files. In many cases, these are files that supply additional information about a program.


Wallpapers

Wallpapers are graphic files that you use to decorate the Windows desktop. You can choose a wallpaper through the Control Panel Display Properties, accessed via the Settings menu. When you select the option to uninstall wallpapers, CleanSweep displays a list of all wallpapers on your computer; those you are not using are selected. It is safe to delete these files from your hard disk.


Registry Sweep

Using Registry Sweep, you can delete invalid Registry keys. A key is invalid when the file to which the key refers is missing.

 How To


To delete invalid key entries
To delete invalid key entries:

1  Click the Registry tab on CleanSweep’s main window, then click the Registry Sweep button.

Registry Sweep scans all Registry keys for invalid entries and displays its findings in the Search Results window. The Search Results window lists the filename associated with the invalid Registry key, and the invalid key’s value and name. The legend at the bottom of the window lists the total number of file references found in the Registry, how many were matched to a key entry in the Registry, and how many were not matched.

2  Registry Sweep initially selects all entries that CleanSweep has determined are safe to delete and assigned a green color code.  To select specific entries, click the Deselect All button and then scroll through the list and select the entries you want to delete.

To select an entry, click its check box. To deselect a single entry, click its check box to clear it.

3  Click the Clean button.


ReGenie Glossary
Glossary

Symbols

A

Archive

B

Backup

C

Components

Compressed file

D

DLL files

Duplicate file

E

Extension

F

File viewer

Finder

Folder

G

H

I

J

K

Key

L

Local drive

M

Master log

N

O

Orphaned component

Orphaned program

P

Program file

Program information file (PIF)

Programs menu

Q

Quick View

R

Redundant files

Registry

Registry Entry

Registry Genie

Registry Sweep

Restore

Root Key

S

Safety Sweep

Shortcut

Shortcut menu

Smart Sweep

Summary

System components

T

Transport

U

Uninstall

Unused file types

Unused font

Update-It

Usage Watch

V

Value

Value Data

W

Wildcard

Wizard

Workstation

X

Y

Z

Zip file


Archive

To store an application or several related files in a compressed file in order to save disk space.


Backup

To make a copy of a file, application, or folder to have in reserve in case it ever has to be restored. In CleanSweep, a backup file is a compressed file that contains all files and components deleted by an uninstall. Backup files have the extension BUP, BUD, BUS, BUU, BUB, or BUA. You can restore these files if necessary.


Components

Files or entries in files that are related to a given program. Components for a program may include data files, icons, and DLL (dynamic link library) files.


Compression

A method of storing one or more files that causes them to use as little disk space as possible.


DLL files

A DLL (Dynamic Link Library) file is an extension of a program that contains code invoked by one or more programs. When you uninstall DLLs, you must take care not to delete one that is shared by multiple programs.


Duplicate file

An identical file that is located in more than one location on your computer. You usually only need one copy of the file and can safely delete duplicates.


Extension

Defines the part of a filename that trails the period character. For example, the extension of ABC.TXT is TXT. The extension (also called the type) often tells you what application created the file or whether the file is a program (e.g., .EXE, .COM, .BAT).


File viewer

A program that can display files created by other programs without launching the application that created it. CleanSweep uses the Windows 95 viewers to display files created by many popular applications.


Finder

A CleanSweep feature that searches for specific kinds of files (e.g., duplicate files, rarely used files, etc.).


Folder

A location on a storage medium (e.g., your hard disk which acts as a “container” for files). A folder normally contains files that are grouped or related in some way.


Key

An entry in the Windows Registry that has an associated value. For example, the Registry might have a Wallpaper key with an associated value of OCEAN.BMP, meaning that the current desktop background is configured to display the “Ocean” bitmap.


Local drive

A drive located within your computer, as opposed to one located on a network server.


Master log

A list of the files or components processed as a result of CleanSweep activity.


Orphaned component

A component belonging to a program that is no longer on the computer. When the main program file for a program is deleted but its components are not, the components become orphaned.


Orphaned program

A program that cannot be accessed through your shell (i.e., there is no icon for the program on the desktop and no entry for the program on the Start menu or program group.


Program file

A file that contains program code. Program files usually have the extension .COM or .EXE.


Program information file (PIF)

A file that provides Windows information about a DOS program, so that the program can run optimally under Windows.


Programs menu

The window containing a list of the programs you can open.


Quick View

The Windows 95 and NT 4.0 feature that you can use to view or open a file from an Open or Save As dialog box.


Redundant files

Duplicate DLL or VBX files that may be removed. CleanSweep always keeps one copy of the file.


Registry Entry

A full path in the Registry, including both key and value: KEY\SUBKEY\Value Name=Value Data.


Registry Genie

A component of CleanSweep that offers an easy, safe way to edit the Windows’ Registry.


Registry Sweep

A component of CleanSweep that safely removes invalid Registry entries.


Restore

To re-install an application or file to the system that was archived or backed up by CleanSweep.


Safety Sweep

A component of CleanSweep that protects you from deleting any critical files. Safety Sweep codes critical files red and yellow and prevents you from deleting them. Safety Sweep also backs up all files before deleting them.


Smart Sweep

A CleanSweep component that tracks the installation of programs on your system.


Shortcut

A pointer to an item on your hard disk.


Shortcut menu

A menu that appears when you right click on a file’s icon. From this menu, you can launch CleanSweep’s Wizards and Finders.


Summary

A record of what action was performed on each component during a CleanSweep process, such as an uninstall. You can print a summary or save it to a file.


System components

Files and entries within files used by Microsoft Windows. System components include display drivers, unused fonts, used fonts, system files, DOS files, documents, wallpapers, screen savers, help files, and various other files. CleanSweep can delete unused system components.


Transport

To copy an application or file to diskette or other storage medium in order to move it to another computer.


Uninstall

The process of removing a program and some or all of its related files and components from a computer. See also Components.


Unused file types

CleanSweep can search for and delete various kinds of files that you no long need or want on your hard disk. Some examples of these files are temporary files, archive and backup files, graphics files, font files, and help files.


Update-It

A CleanSweep component that automatically downloads the latest version of CleanSweep over the Internet, then updates your old version. Update-It checks for new updates at regular intervals, or on demand.


Unused font

A font that resides on your computer’s hard disk but is not installed within Windows.


Usage Watch

A CleanSweep component that tracks how often you use files and alerts you to files that have not been used for a specified period of time.


Value

Setting and configuration information associated with a key in the Registry and consisting of a name and data.


Wildcard

A character used to filter a list of files. DOS provides two wildcard characters: the question mark (?) and the asterisk (*). You use the question mark to represent a single character, and the asterisk to represent one or more characters. For example, the filename ABC?.TXT can refer to either ABCD.TXT or ABCE.TXT. That is, any file that begins with ABC, followed by another character, followed by the TXT extension.


Wizard

A feature that guides the user through a procedure step-by-step, such as uninstalling an application or program.


Workstation

A computer that is connected to a network.


Zip file

A file (with the extension .ZIP) that contains one or more other files that have been compressed to save disk space.


Key

An entry in the Registry. These entries are written into the Registry by Windows, hardware or software applications. There are two types of keys: root keys, at the top level of the Registry organization, and subkeys, organized hierarchically beneath the root keys and other subkeys.


Registry

A hierarchical database composed of keys and values which contain hardware configuration settings, software application settings, file associations and user preferences are stored. The registry takes the place of most Windows 3.1 INI and configuration files.


Registry Entry

A full path in the registry including both key and value: KEY\SUBKEY\Value name=Value data.


Root Key

Any of 6 registry entries located at the top of the registry’s hierarchical structure. The 6 root keys are: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT, HKEY_CURRENT_USER, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, HKEY_USERS, HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG, and HKEY_DYN_DATA. Of these 6, the two main root keys are HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and HKEY_USERS. All other keys are aliases for these keys which contain all registry information.


Value Data

The information defined by a value. Value data can be a string, a DWORD (32-bit) or binary.