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Trash it! version 1.02 Febuary 10,2000
For Microsoft Windows 95\98
Read Me Notes
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This document provides information about Trash it! Please read the
License document which tells you about my copyright, your rights and
your warranty. Please also read the Register document which tells you
how to register this software. For detailed instructions on how to use
Trash it, please read the Help file.
Introduction
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Welcome to Trash it, the premier uninstall utility for Microsoft
Windows 95 or higher. Trash it is the best way of uninstalling programs
from your hard drive.
Have you ever installed a program on your hard drive using the
Install (or Setup, or whatever) utility that came with the program,
decided that you did not like the program, and then tried to remove it?
If you have, you probably found out that you only recovered a fraction
of the hard disk space you had before you installed the program. This
is because the installation procedure scattered dozens of files all
over your drive. Some went into folders created by the installation
process itself, and some went into folders that already existed, such
as the \Windows and \Windows\System folders. Unfortunately, the
uninstallation utility that comes with various programs does not
uninstall all files.
If you simply delete all the files you can find that seem to be
related to the program you wish to uninstall, you may find additional
problems. You may inadvertently skip some files related to the program
or alternatively, you may delete files belonging to another
application. A setup program also makes various changes to your system
files (such as Autoexec.bat, Config.sys, Windows.ini, System.ini etc.)
as well as your registry. Uninstalling these changes on your own can be
risky.
Enter Trash it. Trash it will delete all files installed by a
program, remove all subdirectories created by it and delete all changes
made by the program in your various system files and as well as in your
registry.
As if that isnÆt impressive enough, Trash it also comes with an
in-built scheduler that runs periodically in the background and deletes
files that you don't need, such as Windows Log files, Windows temporary
files, files in the \Windows\temp folder, files in your Recycle Bin,
unused DLL files etc. If you use Trash it, you free your hard disk of
files that you donÆt really need, leaving more space for the ones that
you really do. You can even customize the list of files or folders that
you want to delete, and you can configure how often you want the
Scheduler to run. The default options that come pre-built with the
Scheduler works fine for most users though, and can free up quite a lot
of free space by deleting files that you dont really need. The
Scheduler runs in the system tray, and starts, cleans up your hard
drive, and then exits, without your having to press a single button or
a single mouse click. It's like magically getting more free space!
Still need convincing? Install Trash it and let my program speak
for itself.
Installing Trash it!
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Just double click on the Trash it.exe file, and follow the on
screen instructions. After installation double click on Trash it.exe to
run Trash it. Please note that Trash it needs the Visual Basic 6
runtime files to work. To reduce download time, the VB6 runtime files
are not distributed along with the Trash it Setup program. It is likely
that the VB6 runtime files are already present on your system. If Trash
it does not start after installation, you need to obtain the runtime
files from www.microsoft.com. Alternatively, mostly all CD-ROM's that
come with various PC magazines contain the runtime files which you can
install.
How to use Trash it!
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On the main screen, there are 5 buttons. A brief description of
what each does is given below (for detailed instructions on how to use
Trash it, please read the Help file)
Update database: Takes a snapshot of your hard drive as well as your
system files.
Find changes: Compares the current state of the drive with the saved
database, and shows a list of what's changed (files added, changes
to the registry or other system files, etc)
Uninstall from saved file: When you click on Find Changes, you can save
the changes reported by Trash it for later deletion. If you do
decide to delete a program later, click on this button.
Options: Trash it is optimally configured for most users, but if you
want, you can configure Trash it to suit your own personal needs.
For example, you can setup Trash it to scan just the windows and
Program Files directories, instead of the whole of your hard drive
(which is the default option).
System clean-up: Windows and other programs can create a lot of useless
files that you don't need. Temporary files(*.tmp), Old files
(*.old), log files(*.log), unused DLL files and so on. This is a
one stop shop for getting rid of all useless files on your drive.
Contact Information
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If you find any problems or want to make any suggestions, please
send an e-mail to the address below:
trash.it@usa.net
For the latest program updates, and more information about Trash
it, please visit the Trash it web site at:
http://www.members.tripod.com/Trash_it
Registering
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Please help support Indian Shareware. A lot of hard work and
effort has gone into the making of this software. If you use this
program and find it useful, please register. Your support will enable
me to continue making quality software for YOU. Trash it costs US$
15.00 for a single copy. You can register online through a Secure
Socket Layer (SSL) server. We accept American Express, Carte Blanche,
Diner's Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Optima, Eurocard and Visa
credit cards. Visit http://www.members.tripod.com/Trash_it to register.
For more details on how to register, read the Register.txt file
included with the program, or read the online help.
About the Author
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Trash it was created by Mustafa Lokhandwala. I'm a first year
Engineering student in Pune. My e-mail address is
mustafa.lokhandwala@usa.net
My postal address is:
Mustafa Lokhandwala,
Fizza Villa,
Survey no. 46, Mithanagar,
Kondhwa Khurd,
Pune 411048.
Maharashtra, India.
Distribution of Evaluation Version
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Provided that you verify that you are distributing the evaluation
version (select About from the Help menu to check) you are
hereby licensed to make as many copies of the evaluation version
of this software and documentation as you wish; give exact copies
of the original evaluation version to anyone; and distribute the
evaluation version of the software and documentation in its
unmodified form via electronic means. There is no charge for any
of the above.
You are specifically prohibited from charging, or requesting
donations, for any such copies, however made.