Remove						      12 September 2003
Version 3.1.1
Copyright (c) 2000-2003 Webdesign Mika Salonen

software@mikasalonen.com
http://www.mikasalonen.com


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INTRODUCTION
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  Remove offers you a better way to uninstall programs you no longer
  want on your computer. Remove is a small but full-featured
  uninstaller and unique program for removing applications and entries
  from the Windows Add/Remove applet in the Control Panel.

  In addition to the standard uninstall option, it also allows you to
  remove, modify, and backup obsolete and other program entries. Remove
  will uninstall hidden programs and remove their entries as well. With
  a couple of clicks, you can easily get rid of all unnecessary
  applications, partially uninstalled software, and entries.

  WHY USING REMOVE?

  The standard Windows uninstall feature, the Add/Remove Programs from
  the Control Panel, is a pretty common way to uninstall software. It
  is also known that it does not show all installed software and has
  difficulties with deleting the program entries. It is unable to
  remove the software completely. In such cases, run utilities like
  Remove.

  No gimmicks here, Remove says goodbye to your unwanted software and
  entries - shown or hidden - and makes it possible to restore one or
  more program entries already removed from the Add/Remove Programs
  program list. Have you seen anything like this before?

  REMOVE, UNINSTALL, BACKUP, MODIFY, AND RESTORE SHOWN AND HIDDEN
  PROGRAMS AND ENTRIES

  When comparing Remove with other uninstallers and Add/Remove Programs
  list cleaners, it is easy to notice that Remove can uninstall and
  remove much, much more software and entries. In fact, it is more
  powerful than its competitors because Remove has a great, unique
  feature: removing hidden programs and entries!

  Remove allows you to uninstall software which is installed on your
  computer but displayed nowhere in the Add/Remove Programs list. In
  addition to that, when removing entries by accident you can still get
  them back. Remove has powerful backup features.


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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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  The following is a list of the Remove system requirements:

  - Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP operating system
  - less than 1 MB free hard disk space
  - Microsoft Windows compatible mouse
  - file MSCOMCTL.OCX (version 6.00.8862 or later)
  - file MSVBVM60.DLL (version 6.00.9237 or later)


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INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION
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  Before installing Remove on your computer, it is good to create a new
  folder (C:\REMOVE, for example). After that use software such as
  WinZip to unzip the package REMOV311.ZIP to the folder you just
  created. Run REMOVE.EXE.

  To uninstall the program, delete Remove's folder, all its contents,
  and shortcuts you have created.


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USING THE PROGRAM
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  The user interface of Remove is very simple and user friendly. In
  fact, the main window consists of the menubar and two separate parts
  which are "Remove/Uninstall Programs" and "Restore Removed Entries".

  REMOVING ENTRIES WITH AN AUTOMATIC BACKUP FEATURE

  When using Remove, it is very easy and fast to remove your invalid
  Add/Remove Programs entries. This tiny application allows you to
  remove all those unwanted entries with a click of a mouse button.
  Just go to the "Remove/Uninstall Programs" part of the program and
  choose one entry to be removed. Once the program has been chosen,
  just right-click it and select "Remove Entry".

  Now Remove will remove the entry from the Add/Remove Programs list
  and backup the entry allowing you to restore it later.

  RESTORING AND DELETING REMOVED PROGRAM ENTRIES

  If you regret and would like to undo your last or any other remove
  actions, just activate the "Restore Removed Entries" tab. There you

  will see a complete list of all the programs you already have removed
  from the Add/Remove Programs list with Remove. To get your entry back
  to the system registry, go and right-click the application you wish
  to be restored and select "Restore Entry". You can delete a backup
  file by selecting it and choosing the menu command "Delete Backup".

  UNINSTALLING WINDOWS SOFTWARE

  To uninstall your programs, go to the "Remove/Uninstall Programs"
  section and select the program you wish to be uninstalled. Once the
  program has been chosen, right-click it and finally select
  "Uninstall". When the uninstallation process ends succesfully or
  fails, Remove will refresh its lists automatically.

  Now Remove has a new great feature built-in. If the unintaller cannot
  delete the program entry from the Add/Remove Programs list, Remove
  asks you if you want to delete it. It also takes a backup from the
  original entry information which you can restore by going to the
  "Restore Removed Entries" section and following the steps mentioned
  above.

  Before uninstalling your software, please note there are no undo or
  undelete commands available for restoring uninstalled programs!
  Anyway, you are able to restore the program entries you decide to
  remove from the Add/Remove Programs applet from the Control Panel.

  MODIFYING PROGRAM ENTRIES

  To modify the program entries, select one of the programs by
  right-clicking it. Select "Modify". Once the modify window has been
  opened, just modify the program name and/or uninstaller location.
  After finishing, click "OK".

  Now there is also the checkbox "Backup the original data" and when
  you select it, you will be able to restore the old values any time
  you wish.


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HISTORY OF PROGRAM
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  Version 3.1.1  (12 September 2003)

    - fixed a bug which was founded from the new registration system
    - fixed a minor bug when selecting list items
    - added support for Shift+F10 and the context key (you can use them
      with the lists on both tabs)
    - improved the message which you will see when an uninstallation
      process fails or is interrupted by you

  Version 3.1  (10 September 2003)

    - fixed a bug which prevented you from restoring deleted hidden
      program entries
    - fixed a couple of bugs which allowed you to uninstall, remove,
      and restore the same entries and programs twice (or at least try
      it)
    - fixed a minor error handling bug
    - added new features for making backups from the program entries
      without removing the entries (right-click the entry you wish to
      backup and select "Backup Entry")
    - all backups made by Remove can now be deleted (just right-click
      one of the deleted entries and select the command "Delete
      Backup")
    - if you decide to uninstall an application and the process is
      successful but the program entry cannot be deleted, Remove asks
      if you want to get rid of it and if you do, Remove will delete
      the entry and backup its original data automatically
    - totally re-written and optimized the code which is used for
      modifying program entries (better support for hidden programs and
      a new backup feature)
    - modified the user interface, main window's size and texts, Help
      and context menus, user prompts, "About Remove" window, etc.
    - merged both shown and hidden program entries into one program
      list (previous version had a separate list for hidden programs
      and their entries)
    - improved the registration system, including the "Register" window
    - the entry "InstallShield Uninstall Information" is not listed
      on the program list anymore
    - re-written the documentation

  Version 3.0  (16 July 2002)

    - fixed a bug which have caused unpleasant expiration problems to
      some unregistered users of Remove
    - added a new "Restore entry" menu command which restores the
      program entries already removed and deleted from the Add/Remove
      Programs from the Control Panel
    - improved the user interface and program lists: gridlines added,
      full-row selection and re-ordering allowed
    - now Remove will automatically refresh the program lists when the
      uninstallation process fails or ends succesfully
    - when you try to uninstall one of your programs with Remove and
      the uninstallation fails, Remove will ask whether or not you want
      to remove the programs entry from the Add/Remove Programs list
    - improved the error handling and user prompts
    - updated the whole documentation and copyright information
    - modified the "About Remove" and "Register" windows
    - the unregistered version will expire after 21 days
    - Remove requires the system library Mscomctl.ocx instead of
      Comctl32.ocx which used to be required earlier

  Version 2.0  (17 February 2002)

    - fixed a couple of minor bugs
    - added a new feature for modifying the program entries
    - updated the author contact information and menu commands
    - updated the system requirements
    - updated some basic information of using the program
    - first final Shareware version

  Version 1.2 Freeware  (7 August 2001)

    - when you right-click and select "Remove", you are prompted for
      whether or not you want to remove the program from the Add/Remove
      Programs part of the Control Panel
    - improved user interface (smaller main window)
    - updated the author contact information and menu commands
    - updated the system requirements
    - included some more information of using the program

  Version 1.1 Freeware  (2 April 2000)

    - first public release


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DISCLAIMER
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  The author of this program accepts no responsibility for damages that
  may be caused by this program and make no warranty or representation,
  either express or implied, with respect to this software. This
  software is provided "AS IS", and you, its user, assume the entire
  risk when you use it.

  THIS IS AN EVALUATION (TRIAL) VERSION OF THE SOFTWARE. You are
  allowed to use this program as a trial version, then after you have
  evaluated it you must register. You may not use it unregistered for
  more than 21 days.


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REGISTRATION
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  For the latest pricing information and to get your registration
  code, please visit the following URL:

  http://www.mikasalonen.com/order.shtml

  After receiving your registration code via email, you have to enter
  it to the register form. You can get the form by clicking "Register"
  from the Help menu.

  When you buy Remove, you will get unlimited free technical support
  and future versions and improvements for free!


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DISTRIBUTION
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  You are free to distribute this unregistered Shareware version of
  Remove as long as the following conditions are met:

  1) Remove 3.1.1 must be distributed as a complete package
     (REMOV311.ZIP) including only the following files:

	 FILE_ID.DIZ            534 bytes
	 README.TXT          13 551 bytes
	 REMOVE.EXE         126 976 bytes

     If you did not receive all these files please contact the author
     via electronic mail to software@mikasalonen.com.

  2) The package including all related program and documentation files
     cannot be modified in any way.

  3) This version is not to be sold. However, you may charge a
     reasonable distribution fee for the package.


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CONTACTING THE AUTHOR
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  You can send your messages, comments, bug reports, suggestions that
  can improve the program, etc. via email to remove@mikasalonen.com.

  When sending bug reports, please describe what you did, what
  happened, what version of Remove you have, any error messages program
  gave, what kind of computer or operating system you have, and
  anything else you think might be relevant.

  For updates and other great products, please check out our website at
  http://www.mikasalonen.com.


  Author:                   Webdesign Mika Salonen

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