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WI-06: Program/File Management


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2996 File Management          Small Programs Disk
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Attrbute 1.0 (ATTRBUT)
   Sawbuck Software
   $5
lets you change file attributes and creation dates using FM's drag-and-drop.

Cleanup for Windows 1.0 (CLENUPW)
   Svenconis, C.
   $10
is a rapid file deletion utility which will clean up specified files in all
directories on specified disks. Multiple drives can be searched and wildcards
may be used. There is a confirm option available for safety. A DOS version is
also included.

Copyit 1.3 (COPYITW)
   PM Software
   $15
is a file management utility for Windows 3.0. It allows you to copy, delete,
rename, move, and more. It can give you attributes on an item, and can also
execute a file. It only supports drives A, B, and C. A mouse is required.

DropDesk 1.0 (DRPDESK)
   Harmony Data Systems
   $0
lets you execute files by dragging and dropping them from the File Manager to
the Desktop.

MVWin 1.0
   Micro Magic
   $10
allows files and entire directories to be moved, copied, or deleted. A graphic
trash can is used for disposing of unwanted files.

Window Commander 1.1 (WINCMDR)
   DiMauro, David K.
   $20
is a general purpose file manager and program launcher. It lets you view, edit,
and launch applications. VBRUN is required.

WinSort 1.0
   Overmyer, Doug
   $0
will sort very large ASCII files in memory. It can sort files up to available
memory size, records up to 64k in length, with up to 16000 records per file.

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4143 File Management #2          Small Programs Disk
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Deus Ex Machina 0.1123 (DEUS)
   Shinderman, Scot
   $0
is a Macintosh Finder clone for Windows. You can move, copy, delete, search,
and more using Macintosh-like trappings. Other features include the ability to
set folders to different colors for easy identification, and optional viewing
by icon, name, or extension.

Fextend 1.6
  Gamber, Mark
  $0
is a unique add-on to Windows 3.1 File Manager. It provides several
handy utilities available from the File Manager menu bar. The Trash Can
allows you to drag files to an icon to delete them, and the Time Clock
will stamp the current date and time on files dragged to its icon. You
can also select and deselect various attributes including archive, read
only, hidden and system bits.

Fill Diskette 1.1 (FILDISK)
   Pounds, J.A.
   $5
lets you transfer files from a directory to a diskette. It selects files so they
will fit on a diskette with zero bytes remaining. Verification, sort, and move
options are provided. This is a great way to save time and floppy disk space
when backing up large subdirectories.

FileCopy (FILECPY)
   Allard, Alan A.
   $0
is a fast file copy program.

MRU File Manager (MRUFM)
   Miller, Ron
   $0
Most Recent Used File Manager keeps track of the last five applications
in an icon form and allows you to run apps and any files that were
opened with them. Requires VBRUN100.DLL. VB source code is included.

PrintDir.DLL (PRNTDIR)
   Foster, David
   $10
is an add-on that lets you print directory listings from the Windows
File Manager. Listings can be sorted by Name, Date or Size, or you can
list only the currently selected files.

Windows Dialog Extenders 1.42 (WDE)  (08-93 CD)
  SP Services
  $20
adds several File Manager-type functions (delete, make directory, make backup,
etc.) to all file dialogs supplied by Windows 3.1. You can customize how many
function buttons are added, the size of the buttons, confirm on delete, and
more. Also included is a utility to apply a new 3D.DLL across almost all
dialogs in Windows, giving controls a handsome 3-D look.

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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #4143
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12355 File Management #3          Small Programs Disk
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Click/Right 2.0 (CLRIGHT)
   Luft, Patrick
   $7
   [March 1994 CD]
allows you to call the Program Manager, File Manager, or Task Manager by
pressing the right mouse button anywhere within the top-most window.

Dropper 1.2
   Harlequin Ltd.
   $?
allows you to drag and drop files from the File Manager onto the
desktop. The dropped file is represented by an icon, and to launch the
application you simply double click on the icon. You can also drag a
file onto the icon to have it launched from within that application.
Requires WIN31.

File Notes 1.0 (FILENOT)
   Sloop Software, ASP
   $20
   [Jan. 1994 CD]
allows you to attach descriptive notes to a file or group of files within
File Manager. You may include an author, subject and a lengthy comment in
the note. This is apparently NOT compatible with Norton Desktop for
Windows.

Rummage
   Schlackman, Robert
   $10
helps locate and remove duplicate files from your hard drive. Once the
drive is scanned, you can drag and drop files to a waste can for
removal. You can also move selected files, and perform a CRC check to
make sure they are identical.

This is an excellent way to clean up your hard disk, and can also be
used as a file search utility. Requires VBRUN200.

Stamper 1.00
   Looking Glass Technologies
   $10
allows you to quickly change the date/time stamp on a file. The program
maintains up to five different date/time configurations, and all you
have to do is drag a file onto an icon to change its settings.

WFApMenu (WFAPMEN)
   Foster, David
   $10
adds a handy applications menu to File Manager. It allows you to launch
a program without having to be in the directory where the program
resides.

WTouch 1.1
   Overmyer, Doug
   $0
lets you reset the date/time stamp on a group of files to the current system
date/time. Requires Windows 3.1.

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4931 File Deletion Utilities          Small Programs Disk
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Safe Erase 1.0 (SE-WIN)
   Softech Development, Inc.
   $18
helps manage deleted files. You simply drag a file you want deleted to
the program's icon, and it makes an image of the file that can be
retrieved if you change your mind. Image files are given unique names to
allow for multiple instances of a deleted file. Options are provided to
compress the image files to conserve disk space. Image files can be
manually erased or automatically erased after a specific number of days.

Toilet
   Frazier, Robert E.
   $5
is a unique file deletion utility for Windows 3.1. You simply drag a file or
group of files from File Manager to the toilet icon. These files then become
hidden, and are not actually deleted until you "flush" (complete with a watery
sound effect). Files can be restored prior to "flushing".

Trash 1.0B (TRSH-AL)
   AnarkSoft Ltd.
   $0
is an animated file deletion utility. You simply drag a file from File
Manager, and drop it on the toilet-shaped icon. The lid opens, and the file
goes "down the drain". An option is provided to delete subdirectories also.

Trash Can 1.4 (TRASHCN)
   Priority Software, Inc.
   $0
is a drag-and-drop file deletion utility for Windows 3.1 File Manager. You
simply drag a file or set of files to the trash can icon, and they are deleted
without requiring the usual confirmation that File Manager demands.

Trash Manager 2.0a (TRSHMAN)  (09-93 CD)
   Checkbox Software
   $29
(formerly TrashCan for Windows) effectively emulates the Macintosh trashcan.
You can drag files from File Manager into it, and they will be moved to a
hidden directory. Double-clicking on the icon brings up a list of files that
can then be deleted or restored to their original location. All contents in
the trashcan are saved until you explicitly empty the trash.

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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #4931
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3347 Menu Programs and Utilities          Small Programs disk
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Alfred 1.2
   Rotenstein, John
   $0
provides a pop-up menu at the bottom of your screen to run commonly used
applications.

CyberWindows 1.1 (CYBRWIN)
   Martin, Wendell
   $0
is an interface for Windows based upon cyberspace as described in William
Gibson's novels. In these novels, programmers enter the computer network through
neural jacks and "see" it directly. With this program icons are displayed
floating on a neon-blue grid. As you navigate around the grid, distant icons
become larger as you approach while nearby icons disappear behind you as you
pass them by. VBRUN required.

Desktop Helper 1.4 (DHELPER)
   Alleger, Robert E.
   $17
provides capabilities missing from Program Manager while also providing the
more important capabilities of Task Manager. Features include convenient
pop-up menu available from any window, configurable launch list of frequently
executed programs, switch to or terminate a task, arrange Desktop windows and
icons, exit Windows without being queried about saving Desktop changes, a
pop-up file selector browser to choose a file to run, WIN31 support, and more.
It uses less than 17K of memory when not in use, and less than 4k when active.

ExitW (EXITWDS)
   Stafford, David
   $0
lets you quickly exit Windows. Ideal for use with Launch (below).

Half-Shell 1.0 (HAFSHEL)
   Stephens, Troy
   $0-$5
is a minimal shell replacement for Program Manager and File Manager that allows
you to load and exit windows much faster. The executable file is only 12K and
reads only one INI file. A configurable "Launch List" provides instant access to
26 applications. Also included is Swap-Shell which lets you easily switch
between Half-Shell and your favorite full-sized shell.

Launch 2.7
   Stafford, David
   $30
lets you conveniently start up your favorite programs from a configurable
pop-up menu, without having to go through File Manager or Program Manager.
This can be used as a virtual replacement for Program Manager, and uses less
memory. The menu can be optionally popped-up with a hotkey, and programs can
be launched minimized or maximized. A setup utility is included for easy
installation. This is one of the most useful utilities we have seen for
Windows.

Launch Utility Set 2.0 (L-UTIL)  (08-93 CD)
   Stafford, David
   $10
is a set of utilities for use with LAUNCH (above): PAPER 1.0 lets you
instantly change your wallpaper to any BMP or RLE file. MOUSY 1.3 will
display the mouse if it is hiding, and refreshes the screen. SNAPSHOT
1.1 takes a picture of the desktop and copies it to the clipboard.
MINIMIZE 1.0 will minimize (iconize) all the programs on your Windows
desktop. RUN-MAC 1.2 is a tiny program which will run a Windows Recorder
macro. Other utilities are included to restart/reboot Windows, tile/
cascade Windows, and arrange icons.

LaunchPad 1.01 (LNCHPAD) (12-93 CD)
   Acelong Ltd.
   $15
is a powerful task switcher, application launcher and document manager
for Windows 3.1. It features a user-configurable popup menu that lets
you assign your favorite applications and commonly-used documents to a
list. Adding new items to the list is extremely simple, and the
application list can be accessed in a variety of ways. This is an
excellent way to help increase your desktop productivity.

Lutils
   Schless, Dan
   $0
contains three utilities primarily for use with LAUNCH (above): Run, which is
similar to the PM's RUN, LoadRun, which lets you edit the LOAD= and RUN= lines
of WIN.INI, and NullWin, which corrects the unavailability of separators in
LAUNCH.

Windows Run! 2.1 (WINRUN!)
   Safdie, B.J.
   $0
makes a run dialog box available from the LAUNCH (above) menu. It can also be
run as a desktop icon.

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4060 Menu Programs #2          Small Programs Disk
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Easy Menu 4.0 (EASYMEN) (11-93 CD)
   Tittermary, Glen S.
   $20
is a menu system for Windows. It makes user-defined applications available
with a single click of the mouse or press of a key. All of the Windows Desktop
Accessories are available on the same menu. Up to six independent menus can be
constructed with up to ten selections per menu. Selections may be Windows
applications or DOS programs.

NeXT Application Bar 2.2 (NEXT-AB)
   Pheow, Lee Cjin
   $15
is a menu program inspired by the vertical Application Bar on the NeXT computer.
It allows you to create a scrolling display of up to 50 applications, complete
with icons. It can replace Program Manager as your primary Windows Shell.

Statline 2.1 (STATLIN)
   Bell, James
   $10-$15
supplements the Program and File Managers. And while you are not using it for
those functions, it displays the mode, day, date, time, and amount of free
memory at the bottom of your screen.

WinDock 1.5
   Capson, Brian
   $15
is an incredibly simple menu utility for WIN31. To setup an application,
you just drag it's icon from File Manager into Windock's menu bar on the
side of the screen. You can then execute the program by double clicking
on the icon. Up to 11 programs can be installed.

WinEZ 3.1b (WINEZ) 01-94 CD
   New Generation Software Ltd.
   $35
allows you to start applications and switch tasks without ever having to leave
the application you are using. It adds two icons to the active window's title
bar. The first icon provides a "Power Menu" of all Groups currently in the
Program Manager, and a sub-menu of each group's contents. Another icon allows
you to directly switch to any active application on the desktop. This lets you
run your programs maximized at all times, without having to find a clear space
to bring up the Windows Task List.

The program also provides an enhanced Run facility that offers an easy way to
navigate through directories and start applications. It also features file
filtering and quick retrieval of the last five commands executed. Program
Manager groups and Norton Desktop groups are supported, and a Task List icon
lets you terminate any active Windows application quickly. This is a very well
done and useful utility, and is 3.1 compatible.

WinList (11-93 CD)
   Holcomb, Russell E.
   $0
is a unique application launching system for WIN31. You simply drag a a
file from File Manager onto the WinList window, where you can add a
descriptive name of up to 35 characters, specify a startup directory,
run the application minimized, and more. Up to 48 applications can be
placed on the list.

WinMenu2 (WINMEN2)
  Hamilton Services
  $25
is a simple and efficient replacement for Program Manager that consists of
a single menu bar. New applications can be quickly and easily added and old
ones edited.

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4774 Menu Programs #3          Small Programs disk
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Application Executor 1.0 (EXECUTR)
   Timberline Software
   $10
   [March 1994 CD]
provides a quick and easy way to launch your favorite applications. It
displays a small button in the upper left-hand corner of your screen that
expands into a list of programs that you create. Other features include a
pop-up RUN dialog with browse functions, and an option to quickly exit Windows.

Easy Access 1.1 (EASYACC) (08-93 CD)
   Browns Computerworks
   $10
is a tiny program launcher for Windows 3.1. Up to 100 items can be added
to the launch list. The program's icon is about half the size of a
standard icon, so it can stay on top of other applications without
getting in your way. Other features include a graphic resource monitor,
four-page note keeper, and a quick run dialog box. VBRUN200 is required.

KBDock 1.1
   Keith Burton Consulting
   $20
provides an icon-based "application bar" for launching programs.
Features include multiple nested menus, drag and drop support, fast
operation with cached icons, and descriptive titles for each icon. VBRUN
is required.

MenuBar 1.1
   MRL
   $30
lets you create customized menubars to launch applications in Windows 3.1.
Toolbars with icons or bitmaps are created using a simple set of dialogs for
your favorite programs, or you can design a complete desktop environment. You
have complete control over keyboard/mouse usage, size and shape of the
menubar, and nested menus. Other features include caption bars, drag and drop
execution, and much more. Several sample files and icons are included.

ProMenu/S 1.0 (PROMENU)
   Cain International Corporation
   $25
provides convenient 3-D pop-up menus for any Windows 3.1 application.
All you have to do is click the right mouse button and a menu with all
of the current application's menu items appears. This is an incredibly
easy way to increase your desktop productivity.

Stars (STARSDS)
   Stafford, David
   $0
animates the desktop with a lot of moving stars, creating an effect similar to
looking through a spaceship window. It also provides a cheap-O method of
launching other Windows applications. Notepad, Command (DOS shell), WinHelp, DOS
Executive and Calc are supported. Mouse support is provided.

WinLaunch 4.0 (WL40)
   Holcomb, Russell E.
   $0
   [March 1994 CD]
is a launch bar with a difference for WIN31+. It allows you to control
where and what size any application's window starts. It can also control
the positioning of icons on the desktop. Other features include a clock and
resource monitor. This is very easy to set up and use.

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3495 Program Manager Utilities          Small Programs Disk
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Application Timer 2.02 (APPTIMR)
   Wintronix
   $15
   [March 1994 CD]
launches programs at a specified time or at regular intervals. It can be used
for unattended operations, such as backups, communications, or running lengthy
sorting/printing jobs. It will launch DOS programs, as well as Windows
programs.

Auto-Raise 1.11 (AUTORAS)
   Nee, Robert F.
   $10
allows you to switch among windows on the screen simply by placing the mouse
cursor over the window for a user specified amount of time. The time delay can
be set from 0 to 3 seconds in 1/4 second intervals. It can also open icons
into windows.

File Clerk (FILCLRK)
   Peoples, David
   $0
lets you add icons to Program Manager that will let you select files and launch
applications. Instead of loading the desired application and having to click
thorugh its file loading drive/directory boxes, File Clerk lets you specify
during set-up of the icon a default directory and file type.

You can have multiple icons for the same application, so that you can more
quickly locate the files you want to work on. The TPW source code is available
under Windows Programming.

GroupWorker 1.2 (GRPWRKR)
   Miller Software
   $10
lets you launch groups of programs with a single mouse click. Groups are easily
established and changed in the setup screen by simply choosing the applications
from a scrollable list. Applications can be started in a Normal or Minimized
window. A sample application group is provided. VBRUN is required.

GRP
   Schless, Dan
   $0
displays program groups and their member applications. Double clicking on a
group title displays all members in the group, and double clicking on a group
member name displays the command line and the icon file name.

Max and Min 1.0 (MAXMIN)
   Mezaros, Mike
   $0
gives you the option of launching a program Maximized or Minimized. VBRUN reqd.

PIF Helper 2.0 (PIFHELP)
   Digital Solutions
   $40
lets you select from up to eight pre-specified start-up directories when you
load an application from the Program Manager. For example, when loading Word for
Windows, you could make a Letters directory the default, or Contracts, etc.

PMhotkey 1.5c (PMHOTKY)
   Priority Software, Inc.
   $0
lets you bring Program Manager to the top of other open windows with a keypress.
This will also work with NDW. If you're tired of having to ALT-TAB your way back
to Program Manager, this utility could save you a lot of time.

Power Launch 2.1 (PLAUNCH)
   Digital Solutions
   $15
lets you select a working directory when launching an app.

Runner 1.0
   Silver, Howard
   $0
allows you to run frequently used programs and batch files from an icon. Simply
define command line parameters, and create a list of programs. When you run the
program, the items you have specified appear as icons on the bottom of the
screen. To run them, just double-click on the icon.

RunProg 1.05
   Feinleib, David
   $10-$12
allows you to run a program at a specified desktop size. Size options include
maximized, minimized, normal, hidden, or coordinates that you specify.

WinRun
   Duffett, Bob
   $0
allows setting of the default sub-directory and the initial display mode. No
modification of the PATH environment is needed. the startup display mode can
be default, MINimized or MAXimized. C source code is included.

Zoom 1.1 (WINZOOM)
   Electron Image Inc.
   $0
lets Program Manager groups zoom in and out of position just like folders in the
Macintosh MultiFinder. The effect is almost too quick to see on a 386, but works
pretty well on a 286.

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12168 Program Manager Utils #2          Small Programs Disk
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NewCap 2.0  (08-93 CD)
   McCarty, Brian
   $0
lets you change the caption of Program Manager or NDW 2.0 to whatever
you want. It can also optionally display the time and/or date in the
caption, and features an hourly chime with WAV sound support. An
optional toolbar has a resource/memory display.

NestGrp (NESTGRP)
   Fountainhead Software, Inc.
   $5
   [March 1994 CD]
lets you create nested Program Manager groups. This is an excellent way to
help organize your programs and data. Requires VBRUN300.

Padlock for Windows 1.00 (PADLOCK)
   Pocket Change Software
   $13
   [February 1994 CD]
is a security add-on package for Program Manager. You can customize the
level of security by choosing which Program Groups to remain visible,
adding password security access to many functions, preventing file save
options, limiting access to DOS, and much more. Requires VBRUN300.

PM Fonts Chooser 1.0 (PMFNTS)
   VB Expressions
   $5
lets you easily customize the font used by ProgMan for group and icon
titles. Any font installed on your system can be used, and you can also
choose the font size. A feature is provided to quickly restore the
default font if you aren't pleased with the changes. Requires WIN31 and
VBRUN200.

PM Icons 1.01 (PMICON) (11-93 CD)
   Hess, Olaf
   $0
lets you assign individual icons to program manager groups. It also
provides a new exit dialog, giving you options to exit Windows,
restart Windows, or reboot your system. This is a great way to help
customize your desktop. Requires WIN31.

Program Manager Modifier 2.0 (PMM)
   Walker, Tim
   $5
lets you add customized pull-down menus to the menu bar of the Program manager
or other shells such as Norton's. Although menus are not as flashy looking as a
screen full of colorful icons, you can get to and launch applications much
faster from the PMM menus. Requires WIN31.

QuickLaunch 1.0 (QLAUNCH)
  CheckBox Software
  $18
lets you pop up a "Run..." window by pressing Shift-F9 at any time. It
has a Browse window like Program Manager, but unlike PM, it remembers
the last drive and directory you went to, so you don't have to
repeatedly search for the same directory. Requires VBRUN.

RestrictProgMan 1.00 (RPM)  (08-93 CD)
   Mittermaier, Uli
   $5
allows you to disable some of Program Manager's functions. You may
deactivate the Exit Windows and File/Run selections, the entire
File-menu, and the Save Settings on Exit option.

Win Group 1.1 (WINGRP)
   Holcomb, Russell E.
   $0
   [Feb. 1994 CD)
reads WIN31 ProgMan groups and places the group names alphabetically
on a button list. When you click on a group button, an alphabetical
list of group items is shown. A single click on a group item launches
the program. This is a fast way to launch applications, and consumes
very little desktop space.

WorkSpace 1.0 (WRKSPAC)
   BoneHead Software
   $7
launches a group of applications that you commonly use together for a project.
Programs within a group can be started as normal, minimized, maximized, or
with a specified location and size. Groups can be launched from a command line
or from a buttonbar, so you can easily create a group item with an icon in
Program Manager. VBRUN is required.

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12023 Task Managers          Small Programs Disk
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The Byzans Task Manager 0.9 (BYZ-TM)  (08-93 CD)
   Vergos, Yorgo
   $30
is a powerful replacement for the Windows 3.1 Task Manager. It provides
a tool bar with commonly used accessories, a scrolling visual task list
with icons, a run dialog with a 20-event history, a configurable
application bar for launching your favorite applications, and much more.

Finder 4.0
   Hoar, Malcolm
   $20
   [Feb. 1994 CD]
is a small and fast replacement for Windows Task Manager. It places a
special icon on the titlebar of the currently active window. A single
click on this icon displays a popup list of all programs running. Other
features include a time/free memory display, an exit Windows option, a
handy run dialog, and more.

IconMan 1.4 (ICOMAN)
   Harmony Data Systems
   $20
   [Feb. 1994 CD]
replaces iconized applications with a single small window of buttons. An
option is provided to select which programs you want represented in the window
or left on the desktop, and you can even iconize the task window. This is a
great way to organize your desktop. Requires WIN31 and at least a two-button
mouse.

Quick Switch 1.01 (QSWITCH)
   Yoshimura, K.
   $5
is a graphic replacement for Task Manager. It lets you hold down the right mouse
button and see a list of all windows currently open, or you can instantly
minimize all windows. The scrollable task list displays icons and associated
window names, and you simply double-click on the desired icon to activate the
corresponding window.

SoftBlox SmartTasks (SMRTASK)
  SoftBlox Inc.
  $30
is a powerful graphic replacement for Windows 3.1 Task Manager. It can
also launch programs from Program Manager groups. Features include a
command line with unlimited history, one click access to tasks/apps,
desktop grouping of applications for specific projects, and much more.

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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #12023
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Accesses 3.1
   Off the WALL Software
   $29
   #4525
is a Task Manager for intermediate to advanced users. It can auto-size
and place all associated windows from any program, and allows you to
launch and place entire desktops from an icon or when you start Windows.
Up to 1024 window positions can be memorized. Other features include an
alarm clock, memory gauge, a free disk space display, compatibility with
Norton Desktop, sound functions, WIN31 drag and drop support, and more.


App Director
   QPC Solutions, Inc.
   $39
   #20004/4445
is a powerful desktop menu system for Windows. It allows you to automatically
launch applications whenever Windows starts up, or at a specified date and/or
time. It can automatically read Program Manager group files to create a menu.
The desktop menu is easily configured, supports up to four levels of sub-menu
items, and includes a powerful Run Application dialog with history. It is
network friendly, and features an automated installation. Other features
include hotkey support, password capabilities, advanced user levels, and more.
It can be run as a shell in place of Program Manager. Real Mode is not
supported.


ButtonStar Plus 5.0.4 [BSTAR5] (12-93 CD)
   DiBiasio, Mark
   $28
   #20004
(formerly ButtonBar Plus) is an icon-based menu system for Windows 3.1. It uses
colorful icon buttons to launch programs. The display also provides the date and
time, percentage of free system resources, and available RAM. Other features
include drag and drop configuration, popup alarms, and application scheduler,
popup task manager, and more.

When the cursor touches an icon button a description of the button appears at
the top of the display. The program is very easy to set up and use, and is a
respectable replacement for Program Manager. Requires VBRUN300, a hard disk, and
VGA.


Click! Filer
   The TrogloByte
   $20
   #20004/3867
is a very attractive combination of the Program Manager and File Manager. The
main display is a Source directory file listing on the left and a Destination
directory file listing on the right, each with a path window for easy changing
of directories. Push Buttons below them make it easy to copy, move, execute,
rename or delete files or directories.

Another set of 12 pushbuttons takes the place of the Program Manager. Multiple
sets of button assignments may be made, with each set replacing a Program
Group in the Program Manager. Up and down arrow buttons scroll quickly through
the program sets and the name of the current set is displayed below the icon
on the Windows desktop. A pull-down menu gives you access to external
archivers: PKZip, PKPak, LHarc, Pak and Arc.


CT-Shell 2.21
   Computer Training
   $35
   #20004/4642
is an application launcher/file management package. A host of additional
features are provided, including a batch file processor, a command line
interface, event schedular and alarm clock, and phone database with
automatic dialer. There is also a font listing utility, user-defined menu
system, file finding utility, resource monitor, file encryption and more.
This can easily be installed as your main Windows shell.


CEO Lite 1.0/L [CEOLITE]
   Sloop Software, ASP
   $35
   #12860  [March 1994 CD]
is a complete replacement for Windows Program Manager. It provides all the
major features of PM while adding password protection, the ability to
created nested folders, an improved run dialog, history menu, a
customizable run menu, improved icon selection dialogs, and much more.


Chastity 1.03c
   Pocket Change Software
   $20
   #12879
is a replacement for Program Manager. It includes password protection, a
To-Do list, quick access to File Manager, three menu levels with 12 items
per level, a DOS command line, drag and drop file deletion, a date/time
display, and much more. VBRUN100 is included.


Correspondence Filing System 2.17
   CSD Incorporated
   $25
   #4395
creates a master database of documents from which you can select a document,
extract it from the database, and launch the application needed to access it.
It can store any type of document, such as for word processing, spreadsheet,
FAX files, images, text, binary, and program files.

Since the documents are collapsed into a single database, the program reduces
directory clutter and saves hard disk space.


Aporia
   Davis, Michael and Greenberg, Jeffrey ASP
   $54
   #7066/2068
is an icon-oriented user interface for Windows 2 and 3. Features include
images for tools for popular programs, built in help, a beautiful Tree Tool to
view the directory tree, powerful directory tools, screen blanking, trash
management, and more. The screen blanker can be run in a DOS window which is a
first for Windows screen blankers.


Command Post 8.0h [CP_80H] (12-93 CD)
   Wilson WindoWare ASP
   $50
   #7066
is a powerful text based shell for Windows with programmable menus, a built-in
batch language, a file manager, a file viewer, and more. Now available on 3.5"
1.44mb MegaDisk and CD only.


Metz Windows Software
   Metz, Art
   $-various
   #20055
contains the following powerful Windows utilities:

Desktop Navigator 2.53 provides directory navigation, file management
and a lot more to the Windows environment. It displays a graphical
directory tree, supports directory names longer than eight characters,
displays file size, date, time and attributes, includes a screen blanker
and hard disk file finder and copy/move directories to multiple floppy
disks.

Desktop Manager 3.26 is a menuing system and utility set for MS Windows.
It will display a graphical directory tree. The file finder will
optionally search multiple drives. It will copy, move, delete, rename,
and print files.

Dialer 2.26 is a pop-up, speed telephone dialer for MS Windows. Names
and numbers can be easily entered, stored and dialed. The program works
with Windows 2 or 3 and supports Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE).

FreeMem 4.23 is a movable, digital display of free conventional and
expanded memory. It will also compute the total of all the free memory
fragments.

Lock 3.1d is a password-driven security application. It can be
configured to work automatically after a specified length of inactivity
and can optionally blank the screen. It supports bitmapped images to
display as screen savers, and can be hidden while in use. Advanced
configurations are available which include global hotkeys, and lock
system at a specific time. Lock will not prevent someone from rebooting
or powering off your machine, but it will prevent them from disturbing
your machine via the keyboard or mouse, while allowing other
applications to continue execution.

Phones 3.49 is a name, address, phone number application with
autodialer. It will read in Cardfile files, and will parse each card and
place information in the Phones name field. If a valid phone number is
detected, the program places it in the first phone number field. A macro
is provided for Word for Windows which will dial highlighted numbers
from text. Advanced DDE commands are also included.

Runner 1.21 provides a quick method to run applications and files from
Microsoft Windows. Command line parameters can be specified. A
configuration dialog allows you to specify a default application to run
when no application is found for the file extension. Selecting files can
cause applications to be launched if the extensions are defined in
WIN.INI.

Task Manager 2.0 ($30) provides the same basic functionality as the
Microsoft's Task List, as well as the ability to quickly run programs
and files and a customizeable Tools menu. Additional features include a
fully custom designed screen saver, Windows arrangement functions,
directory tree display, file finder, point-and-shoot file manager, and
system memory and disk space display.

Time 2.50 provides a digital time display.


File Commander 2.0K [FC_20K] (12-93 CD)
   Wilson WindowWare, Inc. ASP
   $50
   #7864
allows the addition of programmable menus items to the Windows 3.1 File
Manager. You can create up to 99 menu items nested up to 4 levels deep from
each of these four main menus. Menu items can perform sophisticated
functions, including gathering filenames and other information into
listboxes, arithmetic functions, string parsing, moving and resizing of
windows, reading and writing WIN.INI variables, and copying, moving, and
deleting files.

Network, multimedia, and DDE support are provided. Other features include a
wallpaper changer, WAV file player, phonebook with dialer, a command line
calculator, ZIP file support, and much more. This powerful utility is an
excellent replacement for Program Manager. (This program is only available
on 1.44MB 3.5" MegaDisk.)


FileBoy's Runway
   Homegrown Software
   $15
   #20005/4507
is an application launcher and menu system for Windows. Applications can be
run minimized or normal, with or without focus. After launching a program,
Runway can exit, minimize, or remain on standby. File extensions are supported
and an .INI file editor is included. There are four system/status windows
available that display Free System Resources, Total Free Memory, Time, and
Day/Date. Other features include Exit/Restart Windows options, six user-
defined drop down menus, manual/auto save of all options, a Task Manager
utility, full on-line help, and more. VBRUN is included on this disk.


Chez Otto 3.9
   Doug Overmeyer
   $0
   #20005/4300
is a graphic menu system for Windows 3.1. Support is provided for ten
configurable icons and four pages of 20 radio buttons for fast access to 90
different programs. Special function icons provide a DOS shell, free disk
space information, memory update, a quick Exit from Windows, and a run dialog.
Programs are set up by simply dragging and dropping files from File Manager.
You can display any BMP image up to 200x200 pixels as a logo and also
customize the background pattern and colors. TPW source code is included.


Rocket File Launcher
   Philippatos, Crito
   $25
   #20005/4356
is a file and directory manager that displays two directories at once, making
it easy to move and copy files between them. Programs can be launched
maximized, iconized or normal. A clock and date display is provided, along
with a free memory display and and EXIT Windows button. The interface is
colorful and the program is very fast - a good replacement for File Manager.
VBRUN is included on this disk.


Bloat 2.1  (08-93 CD)
   Babbacombe Computers Ltd.
   $25
   #12397
helps you analyze the space used on your hard disk. It quickly scans the
files/directories on your hard drive and presents a bar or pie chart
representing file distribution.

It can also locate specific files with sophisticated searching
functions. Found files can easily be viewed, launched, or deleted.
Options are provided to use any popular compression program to archive
infrequently used files. This is an excellent multi-function utility
with many customizing options.


clySmic Icon Bar 2.0 [CB200] (11-93 CD)
   clySmic Software
   $25
   #20299
is an icon bar type replacement (or supplement to) Program Manager.
Features include variable size buttons, nested submenu bars, the ability
to extract icons from EXE/DLL/ICOs, pop-up info windows for each icon,
support for sub menus, user-defined descriptions for buttons, drag and
drop support, and much more. A configuration utility is provided to help
set things up. Available on 3.5" 1.44mb MegaDisk and CD only.


Describe It 3.0 for Windows [DSCRIBIT]  (08-93 CD)
   Apoplexy Software
   $25
   #12401
lets you easily categorize, order, locate, and view any file on multiple
drives. A database is created with four keywords of up to 32 characters
and a 256 character description for each file.

Files can be organized into a group or up to three sub-groups based on
subject matter. Once located, a file can be viewed by launching any one
of up to nine user provided Windows programs. Macros and icons for
running Describe It from the tool bars of AmiPro and WordPerfect for
Windows are included.


DC File 1.0
   DC Software
   $34
   #4773
is an impressive replacement for Windows File Manager. In addition to
the usual file management operations (copy files, rename directories,
etc.), it also provides disk statistics, drag and drop support, multiple
file viewing specifications, dual directory options, fast file location,
file launching with optional parameters, and hotkey support. (The
authors can no longer be reached at the address provided in the
documentation.)


Directory Comparison Utility 1.0
   Hay, David
   $5
   #12058
lets you compare the contents of two directories. It can display either the
files that are the same or those that are different. You can then mark
multiple files to browse, copy, move, or delete. VBRUN100 is included on this
disk.


DiskSweep 1.0 [DISKSWP.ZIP] (12-93 CD)
   Elite High Technology, Inc.
   $30
   #12701
is a unique program for managing files on your hard drive. It keeps
track of the last time you accessed a file, and informs you which of
your files have not been used within a certain number of days. Seldomly
used files can be moved to secondary storage on a floppy disk. When a
program attempts to open a stored file, it is automatically restored. It
can also scan for duplicate files. This is an excellent way to help free
up valuable hard disk space. Requires VBRUN200.


Federation Control Program Transporter
   Targonski, Anthony
   $15
   #4366
is an application launcher with an amusing Star Trek inspired interface. Setting
up programs on the menu is very easy. There is an option to minimize the
"transporter" when an application is "energized". VBRUN is included on this
disk.


File Magician 3.5 [FMV3_5]
   Bullard Software
   $40
   #12332 (02-94 CD)
is a file management package for Windows 3.1. It provides large source
and destination windows, automatic drive configuration, title bar path
display, and a text file reader.

Other features include palette control, task editor, auto file listing
on bootup, ZIP file management, compress/decompress copy options, DOS
shell button, support for up to 12 drives, much more.


FileClip 4.0 [FILECL] (11-93 CD)
   Sprachman, Ben
   $20
   #12630
is a powerful clipboard management package with file management functions
included. It features an easy to use interface with sophisticated copy,
move, delete, and sort capabilities. The program can move and copy entire
directories, and also provides file launching and viewing functions. It also
retains a history stack of all Clipboard activity and gives you the ability to
do multiple undo's and pastes across all Windows applications.

Other features include a drag and drop server, extensive search
facilities, clipboard stacking of graphics as well as text formats,
extensive support for graphics file viewing, and more.


FileMan 2.40
   TDWare ASP
   $28
   #4697
is a full-featured replacement for Windows File Manager. You can move,
copy, rename, and delete files and directories. It can provide important
information on files, and you can launch applications if their
extensions are set up in the WIN.INI file. The program's no-frills
interface and on-line help make it very easy to use. It supports two
directory windows to let you view source and destination information.
Other features include sorting, a text file viewer, the ability to graft
and print directories, disk formatting, graphic import filters, command
line options, display options, and more.


Filer 3.0
   Campbell, George
   $0
   #12257
can locate any file on any drive or partition using normal DOS wildcard
search criteria. It can display found files, or the files along with a
complete directory structure. A printed copy of search results can be
printed.

Found files that are BMP or ICO files are graphically displayed, and all
other files display as text characters. You can also be copy/move/delete
files, and a confirm option is available to prevent mistakes. Other
features include file launching, WAV file support, customized
associations, and more. VBRUN200 is included on this disk.


FM Applic 1.0c [FMA10C]
   Knight, Howard
   $25
   #12703 (01-94 CD)
is a powerful extension to the Windows File Manager. It provides a menu
for launching your favorite applications, and can automatically launch
specified programs when File Manager is invoked. Other features include
special toolbar options for Windows for Workgroups users, and a unique
association function that allows you to click once on an application and
click on a file and have them load simultaneously.


FM Applic (NT) 1.1c [FMANT11C]
   Knight, Howard
   $25
   #12818  [March 1994 CD]
is a powerful extension to the Windows NT File Manager. It provides an
Applications menu that lets you click on a file, then click on an
application to launch. Other features include full toolbar support, drag
and drop functions, and more.


FmView 1.0 [FMVIEW]
   Prifling, Dieter
   $15
   #12865  [March 1994 CD]
is a File Manager add-on that can quickly and easily display the contents
of the currently selected file. It automatically determines the file format
and loads it by pressing the F9 key or by selecting an option on the menu
it creates on the File Manager menu bar. Requires WIN31.


Folders 4.0 [FOLDER] (11-93 CD)
   Sloop Software ASP
   $42
   #4698
adds depth to the Windows Program Manager by letting you have sub-folders
within program groups. Each folder can hold any type of file you decide to
place in it, including more folders. You can move or copy items from folder to
folder, and launch applications directly from a folder. You can customize
command lines for any item. Other features include support for 256 color
displays, extraction of icons from executable files, password protection for
individual folders, and more.


Gravity Desk 1.1
   Killpatrick, Jack
   $25
   #12065
allows you to assign 40-character names to DOS filenames and directories. You
can easily arrange all your programs and files into specific drop-down lists
for fast and easy access.

Other features include multiple display options, quick directory navigation,
file delete/move/copy functions, and more. Requires VBRUN200.


IT Utilities 1.5 [ITUTIL]  (09-93 CD)
   Allegro
   $30
   #20133 [2 disks]
is a set of drag and drop enhancement tools for the Windows 3.1 File
Manager: Trash It provides a trash can icon for deleting files, View It can
display up to four text files of any size, and Zip It serves as a shell for
PKZip and PKUnzip (on disk #1705). Each utility is enhanced with animation and
sound, and an option is also provided to have these utilities automatically
launch whenever File Manager is active.


KickOff 3.0 [KICKOFF]
   Steve Sutherland
   $25
   12751  [01/94 CD]
is a program and file launcher which uses a hierarchy of popup menus to
organize your applications. The menus display an icon and description
for each item, and they take up no space on your desktop until you need
them.

The easy-to-use menu editor allows you to quickly create nested subgroups
and customize group icons. You can even launch applications if you have
other windows maximized by clicking the middle or right mouse button on any
titlebar. This is a powerful tool for personalizing the Windows environment.


LI
   Third Millennium
   $20
   #4206
is a file utility package for Windows. Multiple file windows may be opened at
once, and files may be viewed in ASCII or Hex. It can search for files across
multiple drives that match a file specification and optionally contain specified
text.

Other features include file and directory deletion, directory tree windows for
quick disk navigation, file launching through File Manager associations, text
editing capabilities, clipboard support, printing options, and more.


The Locator 1.3
   SitBack Technologies, Inc. ASP
   $23
   #12319
maintains an on-line database of all files you have on removable disks.
Disk catalogs can contain a user-defined disk ID number, file name,
extension, date/time, attributes, and size.

Locating a file is extremely simple. A summary report displays all files
in alphabetical order. Searching begins as soon as you type in a
character, or you can define your own search criteria using filter
masks.

You can catalog multiple drives at once, or multiple disks from the same
drive. Support is provided for most DOS devices, including Bernoullis,
floppy and optical drives, networks, and PCMCIA cards. This is a
powerful time-saving utility.


Microworks Toolbox 1.2 [TBOX12]  (09-93 CD)
   Microworks
   $15
   #20085
is a powerful and easy-to-use desktop environment for Windows 3.1. It
provides a "drag and drop" popup program launcher with subgroup
capabilities, desktop drive icons, an Autoload utility that can load up
to 12 programs during startup, a real-time resource display with alarm,
an animated file deletion utility, a "Workbench" menu of often-used
items, folder-based file management, and much more. This is an
excellent, low-cost alternative to those high-dollar retail desktop
replacement packages. (Available on 3.5" 1.44mb MegaDisk and CD only.


Objective Desktop 1.0
   WinWare
   $30
   #4907
is an attractive and powerful desktop environment for Windows 3.1. It
provides an easy-to-use drag and drop icon bar that lets you quickly set
up and launch applications, and a graphic folder-based file management
system.

Several desktop tools are also included. The phone dialer features a
user directory, on-screen dialing keypad, and a timer. A post-it module
lets you create free-form notes that can have sound files attached to
them, and virtual screens allow you to maintain up to four separate
desktops.

Other features include the ability to save the size and location of any
application you launch from the icon bar, a date/time display, resource
monitor, security options, drag and drop file/directory deletion, and
much more. VBRUN200 is included.


Plug-In for Program Manager 1.31
   Planet Crafters, Inc. ASP
   $20
   #4739
adds some dramatic improvements to Windows Program Manager. Features include
complete group management with copy, activate/deactivate, reposition, and
startup options. Also included is a run dialog with history, the ability to
change group icons, a system resource display with alarms, custom cursors, a
QuickRun menu for frequently used commands, single-command application
installation, and more. This is an excellent way to add more functionality and
personality to Program Manager.


Private Cryptographer 1.18 [PRICRYP]
   Ivory Tower Software
   $20
   #12631 [March 1994 CD]
allows you to easily safeguard sensitive files. It can encrypt and
decrypt clipboard text as well as any other type file, including
graphics and executable files. There is also a built-in editor to create
encrypted text from scratch.

Other features include a random password generator, a high priority
multitasking option, two built-in test samples, WAV file support and
more. Requires VBRUN300.


ProLauncher 1.0
   NewVision
   $50
   #4737
is a powerful application launching system. It features a space-saving graphic
IconBar which can display up to 50 program items. You can also create a list
of often-used files associated with a program item that can be brought up by
clicking the right mouse button. VBRUN is required.


Reflect 2.00
   SitBack Technologies, Inc. ASP
   $23
   #12326
helps keep files updated between any two physically attached PCs. A
synchronize feature is provided to keep files between machines and
drives identical. It also tracks files that have been deleted from one
PC and provides an option to delete those files from the other machine.
This works well with DOS 6.0's Interlink program. Requires DOS 3.0+.


Salvation 1.15
   Vitesse, Inc.
   $20
   #12152
is a comprehensive Windows management system. It combines disk utilities, file
utilities, file launching, and graphics/text processing into a single appealing
screen with many options.

The easy setup of program launch buttons only requires you to select a file from
a pick list. You can have multiple pages of related programs, and each button
can be programmed to prompt for additional parameters or even jump to another
page.

The colorful scrolling file list normally resides next to the program launch
buttons, but can be maximized for a better view and has a variety of display and
sorting options.

Other features include password security, a digital/analog alarm clock, system
resource display, a handy DOS prompt button, a quick Windows shutdown button,
and much more. The automatic install program can easily set up Salvation to be
your main Windows shell, but also includes an un-install function to restore
your previous shell. This is an excellent desktop replacement package, with a
very impressive array of features.


Same<>Same 1.2 [SMESME]
   McCarter, David
   $8
   #12662 (01-94 CD)
makes it easy to transfer files from one computer to another via
floppy disks. It allows you to you various disk sizes, make
directories on different computers identical, estimates how many disk
are required and percentage complete. The program warns you of
uploading or downloading the files that may be newer or older than an
existing one and can up- or download files reflecting a specific date.
Requires VBRUN300.


Super Stuff 3Q93 [SUPERST] (12-93 CD)
   Herrera, Joseph A. ASP
   $20
   #12327
(formerly Super Group) lets you customize the look and feel of Windows Program
Manager. It provides five different view/access formats including Icon, Vertical
List, Multi-Column, Text, and Toolbar.

You can also create multiple Super Group windows for each Program Manager group.
This allows you to configure specific groups with a different view and save the
settings for future sessions. Nested groups can easily be created.

Also included on this disk is Super Task Man (an excellent graphic replacement
for Task Manager) and a drag and drop wallpaper changer. These programs provide
a very powerful and unique way to improve productivity and customize your
desktop. Requires WIN31.


SuperBar 2.0a [SPRBAR20]  (09-93 CD)
   Wood, William J. ASP
   $24
   #12495
lets you easily create customized toolbars that can be added to any
Windows application. Each toolbar can contain several buttons, each
assigned to an application menu command or a recorded macro.

Toolbars can be Icon Only, Text Only, or Icon and Text, and may be
placed in a variety of positions. This is a powerful productivity
enhancer that places often-used commands a single mouse click away. An
integrated icon manager is included that allows creating, editing, and
deleting of custom icons.


WindowMagic 2.0 [WMSHARE]
   WinWear
   $53
   #4771 (01-94 CD)
lets you easily change the Program Manager's group icons. It uses a simple
drag and drop interface, and can read icons from any .DLL or .EXE file.
Other features include palette management, icon import/export, a quick
application launcher, restart/reboot options, online help, and more.


SideBar Lite
   Paper Software, Inc.
   $30-$40
   #20006/4141
is a replacement for Program Manager and File Manager. The main display, a
customizable vertical bar on the side of the screen, has a small DOS command
line over a directory listing. Unlike the regular DOS prompt, when you enter
the name of a program at the SBLITE "DOS prompt", it will be executed whether
it is a DOS app or a Windows app.

It automatically copies the Program Manager Group structure into its on menu
system, so you can remove the Program Manager completely. This presents you
with a way of reducing the load on system resources substantially (even to
zero, if necessary). When apps are minimized/iconized, their icons appear
neatly arranged in the icon bar instead of scattered randomly across the
bottom of the screen. This is an excellent utility, with lots of customizable
options.


Sloop Manager 1.2d [SLOOPMAN] (12-93 CD)
   Sloop Software ASP
   $37
   #20006/3871
is a complete graphical replacement for Windows' Program Manager. It allows you
to create unlimited nested folders (groups) with a drag/drop interface that
makes moving or copying items a breeze. An associate command allows multiple
programs to be associated with a single extension. Items can be displayed as
either icons or filenames, and a run command with browse button is included
which stores the last twelve commands. Other features include individual folder
password protection, customizable command lines, multi-select capabilities, a
conversion utility to convert ProgMan groups to SloopMan folders, keyboard
item selection, a trashcan utility, a pop-up run dialog, and much more.

Windows' Program Manager has a couple of nagging deficiencies that Sloop
Manager makes up for very nicely. Icon selection with Program Manager can be
frustrating, but Sloop Manager provides a browsing feature that lets you page
back and forth and view a large number of icons at once. Then you just click
on the picture of an icon that you want to install.

Program Manager only lets you minimize groups within it's own window, but Sloop
Manager let you minimize folders to the Desktop. This is a great feature that
not only helps clean up your desktop, but makes often-used folders instantly
available. This is an excellent, very well thought-out utility. Real mode is
not supported.


The Kitchen Sink 2.0
   Software Resources Intl.
   $35
   #20006/4509
is a Windows drop-down menu system built around a calculator-style interface.
All the standard Windows applications are built into the default menus,
and you can add more applications of your own choosing.

The calculator offers the standard four functions, plus a variety of financial
and other conversion types of calculations. Other features include Warp
Speed Backup, file location/maintenance utilities, a comprehensive Help
file, and more.


Windows Navigator
   Patterson, Richard S.
   $50
   #20006/2446
is an outstanding replacement for the Windows Program/File Managers. This
program provides very sophisticated user configurable Launch, View, Explore,
archive file support and conversion, virus scan and file utility capabilities.
It provides utilities to view files within archives, with full support for the
ARC, PKARC, LHARC, LHA and PKZIP DOS utilities as well as SCAN and CVT. End
and Kill selections allow termination of your Windows session from any module.

Other features include a 3-D format and interface similar to PC-Tools, a batch
print utility, pop-up track menus, 36 user-defined function keys, an on-line
help system, internal copy functions which will create directories if they
don't already exist, add/make directory function, global searches by file date
and size, drive and directory statistics, and much more.


Virtual Desk Tools 2.0 [VDT02W]
   PET Associates
   $25
   #4936 (02-94 CD)
is a comprehensive desktop replacement package. It unclutters your desktop by
letting you create unlimited virtual work areas to contain related project
files. A graphic display represents all open files on each desktop. It also
arranges all minimized applications onto a handy bar at the bottom of the
screen.

Program Manager groups can easily be converted into floating menubars that
can be placed anywhere on the desktop. The Disk Manager module provides a nice
graphical interface for working on files, complete with a drag and drop
trashcan for deleting files. This is a powerful utility with many useful
options for customizing the Windows environment. Hard disk is required.


Win4F
   ProData Computer Services
   15 Pounds Sterling
   #12329
allows you to attach up to 80-character, 4DOS-compatible descriptions to
files. Files are easily selected through the drag and drop interface,
and files and applications can be launched directly from the Win4F
window. Support is also provided for multimedia sound events. WIN31 is
required.


WinDrop 1.0
   Prifling, Dieter
   $39
   #12061
is a powerful and easy-to-use replacement for Program Manager. To set up
programs you simply drag a file from File Manager onto an icon bar, and there
is also a facility for installing programs from Program Manager. Other
features include a clock with hourly chime, extensive system reporting, hotkey
0upport, an option to stick to File Manager, a task list, a CD player control
panel, DDE support, Clipboard expander, foreign language support, and
much more.


WinGuard
   Wasti, Frederick
   $15
   #12727
(formerly WinShield) protects Program Manager groups or items from being
rearranged or damaged. Up to eight levels of security are available, and
you can also hide "sensitive" programs behind a password-protected
security shell. This is an extremely useful utility for people in charge
of a number of computers at a school or business. Requires WIN31.


WinMatch 1.01 (WINMAT1)  (10-93 CD)
   Softwest ASP
   $20
   #12575
is a line-by-line file comparison utility which shows differences between
two text files. Each file being compared has its own window arranged
vertically or horizontally with synchronized scrolling in either direction.

Other features include split/composite view, full/abbreviated listing,
ignore case/whitespace options, and more. This is great for comparing old
and new versions of important files such as WIN.INI and CONFIG.SYS.


WinSince 4.5 [WINSNC]
   Hueniken, Rob
   $25
   #20342 [March 1994 CD]
allows you to search for files created on or after a particular date. It
can look for these files in a single directory, in subdirectories, or
across entire multiple drives. A list of found files can be printed.

It can also launch Windows programs as well as DOS programs and
commands. Ten programmable buttons are provided which can pass various
parameters (path, file extension, maximized, minimized, warnings, etc.)
to files before they are executed. VBRUN300 is included. Available on
3.5" 1.44mb MegaDisk and CD only.


WinUpD8R 3.0 [WINUPD8]  (08-93 CD)
   Open Windows ASP
   $18
   #12354
provides an easy method for updating files between two machines using floppy
disks. You simply specify Directory 1 and Directory 2 and the newest files are
copied. Options are provided for bi-directional transfers, backup file
creation, copy confirmation, and more. Requires Windows 3.1.


WizManager 1.5 [WIZMGR15]
   Mijenix
   $44
   #12505 [March 1994 CD]
a powerful add-on for Windows 3.1 File Manager. It provides a
buttonbar interface, a command line box for DOS commands, a system and
disk information display, and customized launch menus. It will also
allow you to print the contents of a directory or print a directory
tree. Other features include a task manager, exit/restart/reboot
options, support for Windows for Workgroups, and much more.

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