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- HOW TO USE WINSAFE95
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- YOU MUST USE THE SETUP PROGRAM TO INSTALL ALL THE FAILSAFE FEATURES.
- IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM INSTALLING WINSAFE95 CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY BEFORE USE.
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- To reinstall read the Setup text file first!
- If Winsafe95 has a problem reading or finding files after see the Winsafe
- Setup text file.
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- BACKUP ONLY AFTER WINDOWS BOOTS COMPLETELY AND BEFORE ACCESSING ANY PROGRAMS
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- HELP
- All text files are written with note pad and can be read from DOS.
- To veiw from DOS Type EDIT HELP.TXT at the Winsafe directory.
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- CONTENTS
- SETUP
- WAIT TIME
- TESTING
- BUTTONS
- MENU ITEMS
- BACKING UP
- RESTORING
- ERROR MESSAGEs
- HOW WINSAFE95 WORKS
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- SETUP
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- To install WinSafe95 read the Setup Text file located at the menu
- bar SETUP and then SETUP TEXT.
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- To uninstall Winsafe95 use the UNINSTALL at the SETUP and then
- click UNINSTALL in the menu bar.
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- To reinstall use the Installation program.
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- WAIT TIME
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- WinSafe95 can not read files that are in use. If you receive an
- error notice during startup; after installing new programs, you
- may adjust the wait time. You may also adjust it if WinSafe95 does
- not start scanning(the PLEASE WAIT window displays when scanning)
- immediately after boot up.
- If you hear the hard drive still working when The WinSafe95
- PLEASE WAIT window appears: use the SETUP menu to increase
- the wait time.
- The value is set to 7. Increasing the number will cause a
- longer wait time and decreasing it will shorten wait time.
- WinSafe95 must wait till the hard drive stop working and all
- programs(ie:. virus scanners)have finished booting into
- Windows Try rebooting before continuing. If you still
- get a message window that WinSafe95 can not read a file
- click on SETUP and then WAIT TIME and adjust the value.
- If you still get an error message see TESTING.
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- TESTING
- WinSafe95 will auotmaticly test for hidden files at bootup
- every 10th time. You may adjust this number using the SET TEST at
- the SETUP menu. Enter the number of times you would like WinSafe95
- to test and then press OK.
- Testing is for when you have installed a program that WinSafe95
- can not read (Hidden files that it finds). You will receive an error
- message at startup or WinSafe95 may report with the REPORT command
- that a File has been deleted when you know that one has not. To Fix
- the problem use The START TEST command.
- If you get a report that files are deleted use steps 1 and then
- click on the REPORT button and then TEST COMPLETE. Rerun REPORT.
- If WinSafe95 still reports the file as deleted access Winsafe.ini
- and under[FILES]add the file name i.e. "Awedft.bmp" without the path.
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- 1) On the menu bar click on SETUP then START TEST.
- 2) WinSafe95 will now look for non system hidden files. If it finds
- one, a message box will appear and tell you that WinSafe95 can not
- find a file, line 20. Winsafe95 will also prompt you to backup
- now.
- If the only message you get is Winsafe asking if you had any
- problems click YES not NO. Backup and go to step 10.
- 3) Write the file name and path down on a piece of paper
- i.e.(c:\Windows\system.sys) and click OK.
- 4) When WinSafe95 is complete click on SETUP and then ATTRIBUTE
- 5) Type the file name and path in the next box to be displayed, and
- click OK.
- 6) You will now see in the MSDOS window a line similar to the one
- below:
- "A SHR SYSTEM.DAT C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM.DAT"
- make note of the letters between the A and SYSTEM.DAT.
- In the example the letters are SHR. Then close the MSDOS window.
- 7) In then next window to appear type the letters that appeared
- in the previous MSDOS window (without spaces), and click OK.
- If in step 7 only an R was present type the letter R if no
- letter appeared click CANCEL.
- 8) After you have completed step 8 with all files reported click on
- SETUP on the menu bar and then on START TEST again. You should not
- receive any messages that WinSafe95 can not read a file. If you
- still get a message click on SETUP and then WINSAFE.INI Look for
- [HIDDEN] and verify that you have entered the correct file name
- and path. Then repeat steps 4-9.
- 9) After you have completed step 8 with all files reported click on
- SETUP on the menu bar and then on START TEST again. You should not
- receive any messages that WinSafe95 can not read a file. If you
- still get a message click on SETUP and then WINSAFE.INI Look for
- [HIDDEN] and verify that you have entered the correct file name
- and path. Then repeat steps 4-9.
- 10) Next click on the TEST COMPLETE.
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- BUTTONS
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- EDIT SYSTEM : Accesses the system files for editing. You can access
- the Win.ini, System.ini, Autoexec.bat, Config.sys, Protocol.ini,
- and MSMail.ini.
- EDIT REGISTRY: Accesses the Registry for editing. CAUTION: Editing
- this file incorrectly may crash Windows.
- DEFRAGMENT : Accesses the defrager which defragments your files.
- You may defrag as often as you like(every day). This general
- speeds up your computer.
- SCANDISK : Accesses Scandisk, used to repair errors on your
- Hard drive.
- BACKUP : This button will allow WinSafe95 to backup all your
- vital files.
- RESTORE : This button will allow WinSafe95 to replace all your
- vital files with WinSafe95's backup files. You can use this feature
- aid in uninstalling a program that was registered in a system file
- if you have not backed up since the installation of the program
- you wish to remove.
- MSD : Accesses MSD, a diagnostic tool, used to diagnose
- problems with Windows 95
- REPORT : When clicked WinSafe95 will review all the information
- that it collected when you lasted booted to Windows successfully.
- Then collect all new information and compare the two. WinSafe95
- will then tell you what files have been changed, added or deleted.
- EXIT : Shuts down WinSafe95.
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- MENU ITEMS
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- FILES
- RESTORE TEXT : Accesses this file useful if you loose control of your
- mouse.
- LOG VIEW : Will display a list of files that WinSafe95 has poled.
- VIEW REPORT : Displays the latest report generated by WinSafe95.
- HELP FILE : Accesses this file.
- RELOG : Makes WinSafe95 start a new log. This will over write
- the log created at startup, allowing you to create a new
- report.
- This a valuable feature if you crash to Safe Mode, restore
- your files and crash again.
- TIPS FILE: This accesses our lastest Tips for restoring. This file
- can be downloaded from our Web Site at
- http://members.aol.com/easydesk in the help file section
- When you get there you will find a date posted. That is the
- date of the latsest version of Tips as we are updating this
- constantly. You will need your registration # to Access this
- file.
- TROUBLE SHOOTER: This will access windows help files and trouble shooter
- TECH SUPPORT: If you are a registered user you may get free tech
- support from EASY DESK Software with your Registration #.
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- RESTORE
- RESTORE : Accessing this will do the same as clicking on the
- RESTORE button.
- This handy feature is useful when you lose control of your
- mouse.
- RESTORE FROM SAFE: Accessing this command will allow you to restore
- a second time without backing up, using the files in the SAFE.
- RESTORED FROM DOS: This command is only used after you have restored
- from the Dos prompt using either the Winsafe or Winsafe1 command.
- You must use this command first before backing up or restoring
- after restoring from the dos prompt to avoid have a MSDOS
- Window stay open or receiving error messages.
- INSTALL OLD CONFIGURATIONS: If you click on this menu item the next
- time you use the Restore feature you will install the
- files that you place in the SAFE using the SAVE OLD CONFIGURATION
- command. If you have not used that command WinSafe95 will be
- installing files placed there when you installed WinSafe95
- on your computer. WinSafe95 will tell you when these files
- were placed in the SAFE.
- SAVE OLD CONFIGURATION :If you click on this menu item the next
- time you use the Backup feature you will install the
- current files to the SAFE. These files will be used if you
- choose the INSTALL OLD CONFIGURATIONS command or if you crash
- and need the WinSafe1 command at the DOS prompt.
- WinSafe95 will tell you when these files were last backed up.
- CLEAR CONFIGURATION SETTINGS: This will remove the setting you set
- if you have clicked on INSTALL or SAVE OLD CONFIGURATION.
- REINSTALL WINDOWS 95: WinSafe95 will reinsatll Windows using your
- cabinet files. This feature is also available at the DOS prompt
- See the Restore text.
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- SETUP
- SETUP TEXT: Accesses the setup text file used for installing, and
- finding and programming files to WinSafe95. You will also
- find information need to adjust the WAIT TIME at startup.
- WINSAFE.INI: Accesses the Initialization file for WinSafe95 if you
- need to edit it due to deleted files or adding files.
- WAIT TIME : This command allows to change the startup wait time
- for Winsafe95, see WAIT TIME.
- SET TEST : Use this command to change the number of times between
- bootups to windows that Winsafe looks for additional hidden
- files. See TESTING
- START TEST: Puts WinSafe95 in Test Mode See TESTING
- ATTRIB : This feature allows you to find what attributes a file has.
- TEST COMPLETE: Sets WinSafe95 back to normal run operation.
- STOP BOOTUP: will disable the safe. You will nolonger get the please
- wait message when you boot to Windows. WinSafe95 will no
- longer be able to tell when files change or which files
- have been added or deleted on a daily basis.
- SET BOOTUP: Will turn on the safe if you turned it off with Stop Bootup.
- UTILITIES
- EXPLORER: Accesses the Explorer
- MEMORY : Will display a window that will show you your available
- memory. This feature is handy when a program decides to
- rewrite your config.sys and use all your computers memory.
- TASKMAN : This utility is great for Safe Mode when you can not access
- your start button if you use auto hide or if you crash
- and the explore stops working. If winsafe is open the taskman
- can shut you down safely.
- SYSTEM INFORMATION: In this file you will find all the Information
- that you will need to have a tech help diagnose a non
- recovery from SAFE MODE.
- MSDOS: Accesses the MSDOS Window for use with dos commands.
- UNINSTALL : This will walk you through uninstalling WinSafe95
- DEVICE MANAGER: This will access the Device Manager
- CONTROL PANEL: Open various control panels that are likely to be the
- cause of your problems.
- MAIN: Opens My Computer
- MOUSE: Opens Mouse system control panel
- Modem :Opens Modems system control panel
- ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS: Opens Applications installed and will
- give you access to making a system disk. This disk
- does not contain backup files for your system. It is
- for diagnosing crashes.
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- BACKING UP
- When you got the message Backup Complete after backing up with
- no error messages then everything is working fine.
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- 1) After WinSafe95 has been successfully installed and setup,
- WinSafe95 will tell you when you need to backup your files. This
- will happen when ever a system file changes.
- 2) Backup your files directly after startup when prompted;
- before installing anything or accessing any programs.
- 3) Winsafe will only backup all your files once after each Windows
- startup. If you wish to backup a second time, you must restart
- your computer first. This is to insure that you do not save
- corrupted files.
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- ERROR MESSAGES:
- 1) If you receive an error message after WinSafe95 has been setup
- read the Setup Text file.
- 2) If you receive an error message after you install a new program
- read the TESTING section.
- 3) If you receive error message during startup (rebooting) read the
- WAIT TIME section.
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- RESTORING
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- Restore only if you have a problem or you installed some program
- that you want to remove and did not back up since installation of
- that program. Or you may use the INSTALL OLD CONFIGURATION command.
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- To restore files in SAFE MODE or a lockout read the Restore Text.
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- HOW WINSAFE95 WORKS
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- WinSafe95 uses an installation program that sets up its' own
- directory; backs up all your vital files and then hides them with
- attributes. So that you may not be able to see them.
- WinSafe95 also placed additional backup files in the "Safe" when
- you installed it. The Safe is a hidden subdirectory of Winsafe.
- In the Safe is a copy of the registry, Windows.ini file and your
- System.ini. These four files will never be replaced by WinSafe95
- unless you request INSTALL OLD CONFIGURATION. They are placed
- here for you to use if you should ever backup with corrupted files.
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- WinSafe95 also takes a picture of your system and saves the current
- information in a log. The information is stored until you restart
- your computer again and replaced with a new log. This log will not
- be replaced if you boot into Windows in Safe Mode. If you request
- WinSafe95 will replace it if you click on RELOG.
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- To view changes made to your system since you last booted to windows
- click on the REPORT button and when WinSafe95 finishes reviewing the
- log and your current system it will display the information. You can
- then see if any changes where made to your system files since you
- last booted into Windows successfully. This may take a minute or two.
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