EzDesk(TM) Copyright (C) 1995-1998 by Melissa Nguyen - All rights reserved. Archive Contents: README.TXT - This file EZDESK.EXE - EzDesk program (the magic!) EZDESK.INF - Install script for EZDESK.EXE LICENSE.INF - Registration script (registered user only) EZSETUP.EXE - Setup program Add-ons (registered edition only): EZRES.DLL - Maintain a different screen resolution for each user EZICONS.DLL - Maintain different desktop icons for each user, great with Microsoft Plus! and users profiles EZFOLDER.DLL - Set default folder view EZLOG.DLL - Track login, logout, and shutdown activities Description: ----------- EzDesk for Windows(R) 95 and NT 4.0 Version 1.8 EzDesk is a Windows(R) 95 and NT 4.0 utility that manages the desktop icons' layout. There are many times when a perfectly arranged desktop icons' layout is scrambled by an errant application or an accidental desktop arranged by name, type, size, or date. Switching the screen resolution also requires the manual rearrangement of the desktop icons' layout. EzDesk can restore a desktop icons' layout to a previously saved arrangement. EzDesk installs itself as a taskbar notification icon or operates silently in the background and be activated via a hot key. EzDesk is a nice complement to the Microsoft(R) power toy QuickRes. By default, EzDesk maintains the desktop icons' layout for each resolution setting. With the registered version, a name can be assigned to a particular layout to be saved and later be restored. EzDesk offers the following features: * Managing the desktop icons' layout. * Managing open folders position, size, view, icons' layout, and toolbar and status bar settings. * Hide all windows and undo. * Minimize all windows and undo. * Submenuing of up to the last 10 Run... history entries * Clearing the contents of Documents Menu. Options for all, selective, or not accessed in a specified number of days. * Clear the find files and folders most recently used list. * Clearing the contents of the temporary location (often left behind by a program that crashed!) (via EzClear add-on) * Clearing the contents of the Run... history * Clearing the recent file list of any standard application * Shutting down Windows quickly via a hot key. Installation: ------------ First, copy all the files of the archive into a temporary directory. Then start EzSetup. 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. Instructions: ------------ Please see the online help. Release history: --------------- 09/16/1995 1.0 Initial release ... 08/12/1996 1.8 Numerous enhancements Support Windows NT 4.0 Remove clear temporary directory 10/29/1996 1.8 Build 182 - final release 03/19/1997 1.8 Build 190 - fix minor problems 11/05/1997 1.8 Build 194 - fix minor problems 03/20/1998 1.8 Build 195 - fix minor cosmetic problems (evaluation) Registration: ------------ The EzDesk program and documentation are Copyright (c) 1995-1998 by Melissa Nguyen, and are released as shareware. If you find EzDesk useful and use it regularly please consider registering it. The registration cost is $15.00 (U.S. funds; cash, check, or money order.) The registration form can be found inside the EzDesk package. Registration licenses a specific user on as many machines as are used solely by that user, or alternatively licenses a specific machine (not network servers) for an unlimited number of users. You may copy this software (subject to the $15.00 registration fee for each user or machine) freely as long as the entire package is distributed without modification. Now is a great time for NEW users to register. Registered users are SPECIAL. They receive... 1. A personalized copy of EzDesk (name appear on the Splash screen and About dialog box). This version also enables the following features: * Settings can be saved * The Tidy up command * The Add-on command (along with a number of useful add-ons) * Splash control option in the Settings dialog Registered users can also request for customize features via the add-on facility. If requested, a copy of the latest version of EzDesk can be sent via U.S. mail. Please add the shipping and handling fee as follows: * Domestics U.S.A.: US$2.00 * International: US$3.00 2. Notification via e-mail (if specified in the registration form) of all future releases of EzDesk. 3. Permission to obtain updated versions from all the sites listed above at no additional charge. 4. Personal technical support via e-mail 5. Special offers on: EzAutorun - a utility that greatly enhances the CD autorun capability in Windows 95 EzWindow - a utility to maintain windows' size and position for different resolution. EzRegistry - a utility to back up your registry daily. EzRun - a utility to switch resolution before starting an application and optionally restore to the original resolution when the application terminated. EzExit - a Windows 95 exit utility with options. EzLogon - a utility to automatically respond to the password prompt with the user name. EzPolicy - a utility to set up various policies for users EzTools - a utility that offers tools for command-line oriented users and much more So don't forget to register today! Availability: ------------ The current version of EzDesk can be downloaded for evaluation at: http://users.aol.com/EzDesk95 Further Distribution: -------------------- On-line services, bulletin board systems, sites on the Internet, and publishers are free to re-distribute EzDesk electronically or on recorded media with the following guidelines: 1. No modifications may be made to any files, and no files may be deleted or added to the archive. 2. No redistribution is permitted without verification against the latest EzDesk archive at this site or the sites listed above to ensure that the most recent version is being re-distributed. 3. Re-distribution on recorded media requires notification to the author that such re-distribution is being made. Clear notice that the program is shareware is required. A copy of the complete retail package is to be sent to the author at the address below for verification. 4. Software distribution services may not charge more than a nominal shipping and handling fee for the software without prior written consent of the author. Disclaimer: ---------- No warranties are expressed or implied for this software, including merchantability or suitability for a particular purpose. No responsibility will be assumed by the author for any loss or damage due to its use. Inquiry: ------- 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: nguyen@compuserve.com nguyen@kagi.com CompuServe: [70571,637] or nguyen Telephone: (909) 629-8404 EzDesk95 Web site: http://users.aol.com/EzDesk95 Online Registration: ------------------- To register via CompuServe Shareware Registration: EzDesk SWREG# is 8395 To register with credit cards: * Online, point your browser to http://www.kagi.com/?2C * Offline, download http://users.aol.com/ezdesk95/register.zip ___________________________ Order Form _________________________________ Send To: Melissa Nguyen 8-A Village Loop, Suite #160 Pomona, CA 91766 Please check: [ ] US$15 if you use EzDesk regularly (cash, check, or money order) [ ] Send 3.5" disk, shipping and handling, please add: $2.00 U.S.A., $3.00 International, and/or [ ] Email to ______________________________________________________ [ ] Same information as on the check, or Name: ___________________________________________ Date: ________________ Company: ________________________________________ Title: _______________ Address: _______________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip, Country: _____________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________________________________________ Electronic Mail address: _______________________________________________ What version of EzDesk are you currently using? ________________________ How did you hear about EzDesk? _________________________________________ Comments: ______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________