EzDesk(tm) Copyright 1995 by Melissa Nguyen - All rights reserved. Archive Contents: README.TXT - This file EZDEST.EXE - EzDesk program EZDESK.INF - Install script From the Microsoft(R) Power Toys: QUICKRES.EXE - Quick change in resolution QUICKRES.INF - Install script Description: ----------- EzDesk is a Windows(R) 95 taskbar notification icon that manages the desktop icons layout. There are many times when a perfectly arranged desktop icons is scrambled by an errant application or an accidental desktop arranged by name, type, size, or date. EzDesk can restore the desktop icons layout to a saved state. By default, EzDesk maintains the desktop icons layout for each resolution setting. The registered version allows the selection of desktop icon layout. EzDesk offers the following features: * Managing the desktop icons layout. * Tiling of a selected window to the size of the screen excluding the Taskbar area. This feature is available in the EzTask package. (This feature is enabled only with registered version) * Clearing the contents of Documents Menu. * Clearing the contents of the temporary location (often left behind by a program that crashed!) Installation: ------------ Installation of EzDesk is easy. First, copy the files in the archive into a temporary directory. Then, right-click on the setup INFormation file (EZDESK.INF file.. which looks like a text file with a little gear on it) and choose the INSTALL command. When you're done installing the EzDesk, you can then delete the files in the temporary directory. In short, the installl script simply copies EZDESK.EXE into the WINDOWS directory, places a shortcut in the StartUp menu, and registers an uninstall in the Control Panel Add/Remove Software. *** After the installation, you can start EzDesk from the Start-Programs- StartUp menu. EzDesk will start automatically on subsequent startup, unless preempted by the shift key during startup. EzDesk can be uninstalled via the Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel. You can also install QUICKRES the same way. Instructions: ------------ Single-click on the EzDesk icon in the taskbar notification area (where the time is in the task bar) to popup the EzDesk menu. The menu contains the following selections: Settings... >Start settings dialog* About EzDesk... >About EzDesk Save layout Current resolution >Save layout for current screen resolution Select... >Save layout with a specified name* Load layout Current Resolution >Load layout for current screen resolution Select... >Load layout with a previously saved name* Tidy up >Nicely tile a selected window* Clear Documents Menu >Clear contents of Documents Menu Temporary Directory >Clear contents of temporary directory (using the directory specified in environment variable TEMP.) **WARNING************************* Be sure TEMP is truly specifying a temporary directory before using the function! ********************************** Exit >Quit EzDesk * Only with registered version Shareware: --------- Feel free to distribute this program to others. All I ask is that this file remains with the distributed copies. This product is shareware. If you like and use EzDesk regularly, please register it. The cost is only US$15. When you register, you will receive a personalized copy of EzDesk and of course, all the options enabled. In addition, you will also receive all of the interim releases of EzDesk. Disclaimer: ---------- This software is distributed "as is". Although I know of no problems with the software, I make no warranties. Release history: --------------- 09/16/95 1.0 Initial release 09/24/95 1.1 Incorrect INF file and error handling 09/27/95 1.2 More error checking 10/03/95 1.3 Bugs fixed and more checking Show temporary location during confirmation Other: ----- If you have any problems with this program, ideas for features that should be added, I can be reached at the following manner (in addition to the address below): Internet: 70571.637@compuserve.com CompuServe: 70571,637 Telephone: (909) 629-8404 ___________________________ Order Form _________________________________ Send To: Melissa Nguyen 8-A Village Loop, Suite #160 Pomona, CA 91766 Please check one: ( ) US$15 if EzDesk is useful to you ( ) 5 1/4" disk ( ) 3 1/2" disk Name: ________________________Date:___________ Registered name: ____________________________ Company: ________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ________________________Country: _______ Day Phone: _______________ Eve: _________________ Electronic Mail address: _________________________________ How did you hear about EzDesk? _________________________ Comments: