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DocSweep

The Windows 95 utility that monitors and automatically clears your Start Menu of unwanted "Documents" titles.

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Installation

Features

Operation

Notices

Developer

Registration Form

For Microsoft Windows 95

Version 2.0 (32-Bit Shareware)
Copyright (c) 1996 Roger C. Spaeder


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.

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 predetermined setting.  DocSweep avoids having to manually clear your Start Menu of document titles and prevents cluttering your Start Menu with unwanted entries.

Popup Menu

     DocSweep's popup (or context) menu is displayed by right-clicking or left-clicking the DocSweep tray icon located at the right end of the task bar.  From this popup menu, you can show the Setting dialog, which adjusts the number of document titles (0 to 25) allowed before auto-clearing, and you can also 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 Setting dialog directly.

Registering DocSweep

     Unregistered users receive 30 evaluation launches before being asked to register.  Following user's payment of a $10 registration fee and user's receipt of a code, 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.

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.


Operation

Configuring DocSweep

     DocSweep's popup menu is displayed by right-clicking or left-clicking the DocSweep tray icon located at the right end of the task bar.  From this menu you can access the Setting dialog, which adjusts the number of document titles alowed before auto-clearing, and you can also close DocSweep, "quick clear" the Start Menu, obtain help, or register the program.  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.  Double-clicking the DocSweep tray icon immediately displays the Setting dialog.

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.

Using DocSweep

     DocSweep runs in the background and is automatic.  It monitors the contents of the "Recent" folder in your Windows 95 directory, where shortcuts to recently opened document titles are maintained.  Clicking the QuickClear menu item immediately clears all document titles without changing your existing setting.  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" folder in the Windows 95 directory.

Other Programs Available!

     Be on the lookout for other quality shareware by developer Roger C. Spaeder!  His programs can be found on CompuServe's shareware forums and on many Internet Web pages featuring shareware downloads.


Notices

License Rights

•	The unregistered and registered versions of this software are licensed to you "as is" by the developer.  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 Roger C. Spaeder, All Rights Reserved.  DocSweep was written in Object Pascal using Borland's Delphi 32-Bit Rapid Application Development system.


Developer

DocSweep - Shareware Version 2.0

•	Developed by Roger C. Spaeder

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

•	7624 Georgetown Pike, McLean, Virginia 22102

•	Copyright (c) 1996 Roger C. Spaeder

DocSweep Registration

     Unregistered users receive 30 evaluation launches before being asked to register.  Registration may be accomplished on CompuServe (GO SWREG) using Registration ID 12872, by US mail using the form supplied with this file, or by any other means described in the DocSweep.Txt file.  Following user's payment of a $10 registration fee and user's receipt of a code by CompuServe Mail, 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.

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 Form

DocSweep Registration - $10

Register Now!

Register quickly via CompuServe (GO SWREG) using Registration ID 12872.

     To print this form for mail registration, 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 _____________________________________________________________

     Make your check or money order for $10.00 payable to Roger C. Spaeder and mail to:

                                                   Roger C. Spaeder
                                                   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 ________________________________________