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DocSweep 3.0

The Windows 95 utility that monitors and automatically clears your Start Menu of unwanted "Documents" titles and checks your PC for undeleted temporary files!

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Installation

Features

Operation

Notices

Developer

Registration

For Microsoft Windows 95

Version 3.0 (32-Bit Shareware)
Copyright (c) 1996 Spaeder Technologies Inc.


Installation

DocSweep Files

•	DOCSWEEP.EXE - The executable file for DocSweep.  DocSweep does not use any supporting run-time libraries.

•	DOCSWEEP.HLP - This DocSweep help file.

•	DOCSWEEP.TXT - Text file with installation instructions for DocSweep and important information about new options for program registration.

Installing DocSweep

•	For AUTOMATED installation (if available) unzip if necessary the DocSweep archive and double click on the executable setup file (usually SETUP.EXE or INSTALL.EXE), which copies the DocSweep files to a folder of your choice.  When re-installing DocSweep, always begin by deleting existing copies of the DocSweep files from the installation folder.

•	For MANUAL installation, unzip if necessary the DocSweep archive and copy the files to your desired folder, e.g., C:\UTILS\DOCSWEEP.

•	DocSweep is launched for each session by placing its shortcut in the Startup folder of the Start Menu.  When DocSweep is registered, the reminder screen is disabled and the registration form is not automatically displayed.

UnInstalling DocSweep

     DocSweep can be removed manually by deleting the DocSweep files from the installation folder along with the shortcut to DocSweep in the Startup folder.  If DocSweep is listed in the Add/Remove Programs list accessed from the Windows 95 Control Panel, then the program's  elements can be removed automatically by seleting DocSweep and clicking Add/Remove.


Features

Welcome to DocSweep

     DocSweep is an essential Windows 95 utility that runs in the background, scanning the "Documents" item of your Start Menu every 10 seconds and clearing it of document titles according to your setting.  DocSweep avoids having to manually clear your Start Menu of document titles and prevents cluttering your Start Menu with unwanted entries.  DocSweep also checks your temporary folder, reporting undeleted files that have accumulated there.

Popup Menu

     DocSweep's popup (or context) menu is displayed by right-clicking or left-clicking the DocSweep tray icon located at the right side of the task bar.  From this popup menu, you can show the Settings dialog, which sets the number of document titles (0 to 25) allowed before auto-clearing and configures checks of your temporary folder for undeleted files at Windows startup and shutdown.  The popup menu also permits you to close DocSweep, "quick clear" the Start Menu, obtain help, or register the program.  The QuickClear menu item immediately clears all titles without changing your existing setting.  By double-clicking the DocSweep tray icon, you can display the Settings dialog directly.

Evaluating DocSweep

     Unregistered users receive 30 evaluation launches before being asked to register.  Registration may be accomplished by Compuserve, by toll-free telephone call or Internet on-line registration described in the DocSweep.Txt file, or by US mail using the form supplied with this help file.  After payment of a registration fee and receipt of a code by email or US mail, the user name and are input by clicking the Reg Number item on the popup menu.  Upon registration, the reminder screen is disabled and the registration form is not automatically displayed.

System Requirements

     DocSweep requires an IBM-compatible 386/486/Pentium PC running Windows 95 with a VGA or better color monitor, a hard disk, and a mouse.

Other Programs Available!

     Be on the lookout for other quality shareware by Spaeder Technologies!  The company's programs can be found on CompuServe's shareware forums and on many Internet Web pages featuring shareware downloads.


Operation

Configuring DocSweep

     DocSweep's popup menu is displayed by right-clicking or left-clicking the DocSweep tray icon located at the right side of the task bar.  From this menu you can access the Settings dialog, which adjusts the number of document titles alowed before auto-clearing and configures checks of your temporary folder for undeleted files at Windows startup and shutdown.  The document setting can range from 0 to 25, and the default value on installation is 3.  A setting of  0 means that DocSweep will check the Documents item of your Start Menu every 10 seconds and clear all document titles it finds there.  You can also use the popup menu to close DocSweep, "quick clear" the Start Menu, obtain help, or register the program.  Clicking the QuickClear menu item immediately clears all document titles without changing your existing setting.  Double-clicking the DocSweep tray icon immediately displays the Settings dialog.

Detecting Temporary Files

     Many programs create and store temporary files in the folder named by the TEMP or TMP variable in your AutoExec.Bat file, or if no folder is designated, in your Win95/Temp folder.  Often these unnecessary files are not deleted and continue to accumulate, cluttering your hard drive.  Using the Settings dialog, you can direct DocSweep to check your temporary folder on Windows startup and/or shutdown and report any files found there.  After learning of these undeleted files, you should view them in Explorer and remove those that are no longer needed.  Some Windows programs that create temporary files do not automatically delete them until Windows is restarted.

Automatic Startup

     We recommend that you create a shortcut to DocSweep and place the shortcut in the Startup folder of your Windows 95 Start Menu, so that DocSweep will be launched each time you start Windows.

Troubleshooting

     DocSweep runs in the background and is automatic.  It monitors the contents of the "Recent" subfolder in your Windows 95 folder, where shortcuts to recently opened document titles are maintained.  DocSweep can be closed by clicking Close on the popup menu, clicking the system menu of  the Setting dialog and selecting Close DocSweep, or pressing Ctl-Alt-Del and selecting DocSweep from the dialog, then clicking End Task.  DocSweep will not work if you have manually renamed the "Recent" subfolder in the Windows 95 folder.


Notices

License Rights

•	The unregistered and registered versions of this software are licensed to you "as is" by the developer and licensor, Spaeder Technologies Inc.  The unregistered version grants you a limited license to use the shareware briefly for evaluation only.  If you use the program for a longer period or for another purpose, your limited license is void and you must register.  All rights and liabilities surrounding this software are governed by the laws of the State of Virginia.

•	Registration grants you a single-user license for the program and reasonable technical support for 90 days after registration.  By electing to register, you agree to comply with the terms of  this license and you warrant that, to the best of your knowledge, the program works properly on your computer configuration. The registered version license grants you the right to use one copy of this software on a single computer.  You may not copy the software or provide a copy to another person under any circumstances, except that you may archive a personal copy of either version and /or distribute copies of the shareware version to other persons and on-line services without charge.

•	Licensor disclaims all other warranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement, with respect to the software.

•	Licensor's entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at licensor's option, either (a) refund of the price paid for the registered version or (b) replacement of the software returned to licensor.  Refunds or replacements must be requested within 90 days of purchase.

•	In no event will licensor be liable for damages, including any loss of profits, lost savings, lost time, replacement costs, technical assistance, computer hardware or software damage, personal injury, or any other incidental or consequential damages arising from your use or inability to use this software.

Copyright

     Copyright (c) 1996 Spaeder Technologies Inc., All Rights Reserved.  DocSweep was written in Object Pascal using Borland's Delphi 32-Bit Rapid Application Development system.


Developer

DocSweep - Shareware Version 3.0

•	Developed by Spaeder Technologies Inc.

•	CompuServe No. 73670,3161
Internet Address:  spaeder@ ix.netcom.com

•	7624 Georgetown Pike, McLean, Virginia 22102

•	Copyright (c) 1996 Spaeder Technologies Inc.
All Rights Reserved

ASP Ombudsman

     This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP).  ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you.  If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help.  The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with as ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products.  Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 USA,  FAX 616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.  At Spaeder Technologies Inc., the ASP member is Roger C. Spaeder.

Technical Support

     DocSweep is shareware.  Registered users with technical support questions, suggestions for improvements or bug reports should contact the developer at the US Mail or email addresses above.  Technical support policies are explained under "Notices", "License Rights" in this help file.


Registration

Electronic Registration - DocSweep 3.0

Register now for only $15!  Use Compuserve (GO SWREG) with ID 12872 or read DocSweep.Txt file for credit card  registration options, including toll-free telephone and on-line Internet registration.  Use this form for non-credit card mail registration and get a discount.

Registering DocSweep

     Unregistered users receive 30 evaluation launches before being asked to register.  Registration may be accomplished on Compuserve (GO SWREG) with ID 12872, by credit card using the toll-free telephone number or on-line Internet registration options described in the DocSweep.Txt file, or by US mail using the form supplied with this help file.  Following user's payment of a $15 registration fee ($12 if by mail with payment enclosed) and user's receipt of a code by email or US mail, the user name and registration code are input by clicking the Reg Number item on the popup menu.  Upon registration, the reminder screen is disabled and the registration form is not automatically displayed.

Registration Form - Discount Mail Registration (No Credit Cards)

     To print this form, click on this help window's Print button. You may also hit Alt-F, P for printing.  You can skip printing and write the requested information on paper if you wish.

YOUR NAME _______________________________________________________

ADDRESS _________________________________________________________

CITY, STATE & ZIP __________________________________________________

DATE _____________________________________________________________

     Discount mail registration requires payment enclosed by a check drawn on a US bank, a US Postal money order, or an American Express money order (foreign orders).  Make your check or money order for the discounted fee of $12.00 payable to Spaeder Technologies Inc. and mail to:

                                                   Spaeder Technologies Inc.
                                                   7624 Georgetown Pike
                                                   McLean, Virginia 22102
                                                   Attn:  Shareware Order

     If you would like to be notified of your registration code by CompuServe or Internet mail (at no extra charge) rather than by US Mail, please provide your electronic address below:

COMPUSERVE ADDRESS______________________________________________
                 or
INTERNET MAIL ADDRESS_____________________________________________

     Your registration code will appear on the line below when this form is processed and returned to you by mail.  The registration code is input to DocSweep in response to a prompt you receive when you click the Reg Number item on the DocSweep popup menu.  Registration disables the reminder screen and automatic launch of this registration form.

DOCSWEEP REGISTRATION CODE ________________________________________