WINWASTE USER GUIDE (Shareware version)
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This file contains the following sections:

- Program description
- Version information
- Packing list
- Install guide
- Uninstall guide
- Registration



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1. Program description

WinWaste is an easy-to-use trash can for files and directories. You can drag&drop
files from your File Manager into the trash can to discard them. Later, you
can either restore or delete these files. WinWaste was developed for Windows 3.1
or later and is not intended to replace the recycle bin of Windows 95.

The following features of this trash can are noteworthy (compare with your
favourite trash can!):
- WinWaste handles files on removable media just like files on your harddisk.
  Additionally, when using the "move file" feature, you can free disk space on
  a floppy instantly and still keep a backup of the discarded file.
- WinWaste handles subdirectories with many file entries as fast as a single file.
- WinWaste lets you discard files with the same name from different directories
  without problems.
- WinWaste offers a variety of customizable warnings to prevent accidental loss
  of files.
- WinWaste lets you always know how many items it holds, even as an icon.
- WinWaste shows important information about discarded files such as the file
  size, the date it was created and the date it was discarded.
- The trash can may be emptied in the iconized state.

Feel free to send any comments or suggestions to the address given below.


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2. Version information

- Version 1.1
This minor update contains a few bug fixes. Among others, the following problems
have been cured:
- WinWaste now won't cause an error when deleting moved subdirectories.
- WinWaste will now work properly when the user cancels a "Delete all" operation.
- WinWaste now supports language-specific character sets in filenames, making the
  utility fun also for non-US residents.

To facilitate easier handling, the following feature was added:
It now supports usage of the "Ins" and "Del" keys for restoring and deleting 
files, respectively.

- Version 1.0
This is WinWaste version 1.0 for Windows 3.1 or later, released in February 1996. 
The program has been thoroughly tested, but may still contain some bugs. Please
report any bugs to the address given below for further improvements.

This shareware version is fully functional, except that the capacity of the
trash can has been limited to 15 discarded files per directory. Please register
(see below) to obtain your WinWaste copy with an unlimited capacity.


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3. Packing list

The WinWaste application package consists of the following files:

- INSTALL.EXE: The installation program
- INSTALL.INI: The data file for the installation program
- WINWASTE.BMP: A bitmap file for the installation program
- WINWASTE.DAT: The WinWaste database
- WINWASTE.EXE: The WinWaste executable file
- WINWASTE.HLP: The WinWaste help file
- README.TXT: This file

Please check the contents of your package before installing.


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4. Install guide

Please scan the files of the package for viruses before you start to
install WinWaste.
WinWaste can be installed over an existing, older version. Before
overwriting an existing version, make sure the trash can is empty
(see WinWaste online help).
WinWaste can be installed from a floppy disk or a harddisk.
Start the INSTALL program (INSTALL.EXE) and follow the instructions. 
INSTALL will create a subdirectory for the files, if necessary, and will 
create a Program Manager group named "WinWaste". After installation is complete,
you may move the program icon to a different group (e.g. the Startup 
group to automatically launch WinWaste upon Windows start) and delete the
WinWaste group.


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5. Uninstall guide

Before attempting to uninstall WinWaste, make sure that the trash can is
empty (see WinWaste online help).
To uninstall WinWaste manually, perform the following steps:

(1) Delete the WinWaste icon in your Program Manager group.
(2) If the icon still resided in the WinWaste group, you can also delete
    this Program Manager group.
(3) Delete the WinWaste program directory together with all WinWaste files 
    (WINWASTE.EXE, WINWASTE.HLP, WINWASTE.DAT, and README.TXT).
(4) Delete the file WINWASTE.INI in your Windows directory (usually C:\WINDOWS).

This is all it takes to uninstall WinWaste, as WinWaste does not change any of your 
system files like AUTOEXEC.BAT or WIN.INI and does not install any .DLL files.


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6. Registration

WinWaste is a shareware application. You are free to distribute the package and to
test it during a 30-day evaluation period at no charge. If you find the package
useful, please support the program through registration. The registration fee is
$10. Registration entitles you to the newest WinWaste release with unlimited
capacity and to customer support through CompuServe or the Internet.
To register, send an e-mail to the following address to obtain instructions:

Markus Hoenicka
Internet: 100606.33@compuserve.com
CompuServe: 100606,33

or use CompuServe's Software Registration Database (GO SWREG):
SWREG ID: 10359

(C) Markus Hoenicka 1996