
		File Mouse 1.42
Index
1. The purpose of the program.
2. Installation. how to install the program.
3. The status of the program
4. The distribution status of the program.
5. How to contact the author in the event of questions or problems.
6. Encryption algorithm and U.S. export restrictions.
7. Uninstal. how to remove the program.



1. The purpose of the program.

File Mouse 1.42 is a file utility which scans your  hard disk in an animated
fashion  searching for  files that match your  search criteria. Target files
are   copied,   moved,   encrypted,  write  protected, archived  or  deleted
(permanently) depending on the mode you have selected.
User  specified file types can be added to an 'avoid list' so that they will
not be affected by the program.

Prompts can be enabled so that nothing is done without your permission.

The scan speed can be adjusted and the scan can be paused at any time.

Files  can be  added to  existing 'LZH' archives  or they can be selectively
extracted. That is, certain files can be melted while others are left in the
archive.

In  'Delete Mode'  files can  be overwritten with  'X'  characters prior  to
deletion so that nobody can retrieve the data from your hard disk  even with
special  programs. (Normally  when you  delete  a  file, the  system  merely
removes  the references  to it from a  look up table and  leaves the data on 
your hard disk).

Run multiple instances of File Mouse simultaneously. No need to wait for all
the  "DOC" files to  be enciphered before  you start  enciphering your "GIF"
files. Start two copies of File Mouse scanning and go out to lunch !

Each copy of File Mouse can be switched to run in English, French, German or
Spanish.

File  Mouse  includes  6  sub-versions  with   the  multifunction   version.
"File Mouse - Archive",     "File Mouse - Copy",      "File Mouse - Delete",
"File Mouse - Encipher",   "File Mouse - Move"   and  "File Mouse - Protect"
perform  only those  functions which their  names imply. This  is a security
feature which helps to avoid user errors.


2. Installation. how to install the program.

With  this  text  file  you  will find  a 'self  extracting  ZIP' file named
'FM142SU2.EXE'. This   program   unzips  into   a   temporary   folder   and
automatically  runs a setup  program which will ask you where to install the
program files.  Once you have installed the program, the temporary files are
automatically deleted  and you  will be asked  to reset your computer before
running  File  Mouse. It  is  important  to do this  so that the  system can
reinitialise it's internal files and run without errors. File  Mouse adds  a
group  named  'File Mouse'  to your 'Start'/'Programs' speed menu.


3. The status of the program

File Mouse is  Shareware. When  you  instal the program you will be assigned
a unique user code. The  unregistered  version  of  the  program   is  fully
functional and  will  run on your  system indefinitely. There  is however  a
speed restriction  currently set at 1 file every 3 seconds. When you pay the
small  registration fee (we have bills too !), we will send you the password
for your user  code, and the speed of the program will then be adjustable up
to the maximum that your computer will  allow. Buying this version will also
entitle  you to all versions up to 2.0 free. Simply download the new version 
from  our  website  http:\www.themagicspoonfactory.com,  and  it. The  setup 
program  will  detect that you have paid and will instal over he old version 
without you needing a new password.

4. The distribution status of the program.

You are encouraged to freely copy and distribute the unregistered version of
this software provided it remains unmodified, complete in its original form,
and no fee is required. You may not make any changes or modifications to the
software, and you may not  decompile, disassemble  or  in  any  way  reverse
engineer  the software. You may not use any  parts of  this  program  in any
other   commercial  product. This  software  is   provided  "as is"  without
warranties  of  any  kind.  Responsibility  rests entirely with  the user to
determine its fitness for a particular  purpose. THE MAGIC  SPOON FACTORY OR
ANY  OF  ITS  EMPLOYEES, SHALL  NOT  IN  ANY  CASE  BE  LIABLE  FOR SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES OR LOSS ARISING
FROM ANY  USE OF  THIS SOFTWARE.  Some states may  not allow these limits on
warranties,  so they may not apply to you.  In no case shall The Magic Spoon
Factory liability  exceed the  license fees paid  by you  to The Magic Spoon
Factory  for the right  to use the  Licensed  Software. Use, duplication, or
disclosure by the U.S. Government of the computer software and documentation
in this  package shall be  subject  to the restricted  rights  applicable to
commercial computer software as set forth in subdivision (b) (3) (ii) of the
Rights  in  Technical  Data  and  Computer  Software  clause at 252.227-7013
(DFARS 52.227-7013). The Contractor/manufacturer is The Magic Spoon Factory,
P.O.Box 192, Weston - Super- Mare, BS22 8YD, Great Britain. This constitutes
the  entire agreement  and understanding  between the parties and supersedes
any prior agreement or understanding whether oral or written and may only be
modified in writing. 10th. April 1998.


5. How to contact the author in the event of questions or problems.

The Author is The Magic Spoon Factory, P.O.Box 192, Weston - Super- Mare,
BS22 8YD, Great Britain. www.themagicspoonfactory.com.
email: support@themagicspoonfactory.com


6. Encryption algorithm and U.S. export restrictions.

The  encryption  algorithm  used in File  Mouse  complies  with  U.S. export
restrictions.


7. Uninstal. how to remove the program.

In the main menu under 'Program' there  is an item 'Uninstal'. If you select
this  item in the main  File  Mouse program, the whole package including the
sub versions of File Mouse will be removed cleanly from you computer. If you
select this item from one of the sub versions, only that sub program will be
removed.

