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Introduction

What is Safe Erase?

Safe Erase Configuration

How to...

Safe Erase files

Archive files without deleting the original

Retrieve a Safe Erased file

Register

Commands

File Menu Commands

Register Menu Commands

Information

Mailing Address

Support Policy

Shareware Definition

Disclaimer -- Agreement


Mailing Address
Softech Development, Inc.

P.O. Box 9139

Trenton, NJ  08650-9139


Safe Erase
What is Safe EraseTM?

Safe EraseTM is a program which runs under WindowsTM  3.1 to manage deleted files.  Safe Erase makes an image of the file before it is deleted to allow your retrieval of the intact file if you later change your mind.  These image files are automatically given unique names to allow for multiple instances of a deleted file.  At your option, Safe EraseTM  can compress the file's image to minimize disk requirements.  The file images can be manually erased once they are not needed or they can be Auto Erased after a selectable number of days. The maximum number of Safe Erased files per directory is 1,024.

Safe EraseTM uses the WindowsTM  drag and drop feature: you can minimize Safe Erase and drop files to be deleted on the icon.

If any Safe Erased file is needed later, it can be safely retrieved.   No longer will you need to worry whether a file can be deleted.  Safe EraseTM it and forget it.

Safe EraseTM is distributed as Shareware and you are expected to register if you use it.


File Menu Commands

Restore

This selection opens the File Information window for the currently select file.  From this window you can Undelete or Delete this file.  Double clicking on the file entry also opens this window.

Settings

Select this to open the Safe Erase Settings window.  From this window you can change Safe EraseTM parameters such as Compression Type, Safe Erase Directory, Auto Safe Erase settings, and the Always on Top  setting.

Exit

Use this to exit the program.


Register Menu Commands

Information

This describes the Registration benefits, Support Policy, Shareware Definition and the Disclaimer -- Agreement.

Display Form

This displays the registration form REGISTER.FRM; you can then edit, print and mail the registration in one easy step.

Enter Number

This will display the Registration window.  This window allows you to enter your name, company and your assigned registration number.   Once you register, the Register menu and the UNREGISTERED messages and titles are removed.


Registration Information
 Information

Safe EraseTM is a "Shareware program" and is provided at no charge to the user for evaluation.  Feel free to share it with your friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of another system.

If you find this program useful and find that you are using Safe EraseTM and continue to use Safe EraseTM after a reasonable trial period, you must make a registration payment of $15 to Softech Development, Inc.   Safe EraseTM will pay for itself the first time you retrieve a needed report or source file.

To register, complete REGISTER.FRM and mail it to our mailing address.

Registered users will receive the latest commercial version and a support phone number.

Support Policy

Shareware Definition

Disclaimer -- Agreement


Support Policy

Non-Registered users can obtain technical support through CompuServe mail at [73067,361] or through the U.S. mail at our mailing address.  Registered users are eligible to receive phone support.


SHAREWARE DEFINITION

The Shareware distribution channel gives you an opportunity to try quality software before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details -- some request registration while others require it, some specify a maximum trial period. Depending on the author and the program, by registering you get anything from the simple right to continue using the software to an updated program with printed manual.

Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the copyright holder  retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are  accomplished programmers, as are commercial authors, and the programs are of comparable quality.  The main difference is in the method of distribution. The Shareware author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either to all and sundry, or to a specific group. For example, some authors require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware for distribution.

Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.  And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it.


DISCLAIMER -- AGREEMENT

Users of Safe EraseTM must accept this disclaimer of warranty: "Safe EraseTM is supplied as is.  The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.  The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or  consequential, which may result from the use of Safe EraseTM."

Safe EraseTM is a "Shareware program" and is provided at no charge to the user for evaluation.  Feel free to share it with your friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of another system.  The essence of "user-supported" software is to provide personal computer users with quality software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to continue to develop new products.  If you find this program useful and find that you are using Safe EraseTM and continue to use Safe EraseTM after a reasonable trial period, you must make a registration payment of $15 to Softech Development, Inc.  The $15 registration fee will license one copy for use on any one computer at any one time.

Commercial users of Safe EraseTM must register and pay for their copies of Safe EraseTM within 30 days of first use or their license is withdrawn.  Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting Softech Development, Inc.

Anyone distributing Safe EraseTM for any kind of remuneration must first contact Softech Development, Inc. at our mailing address for authorization.

You are encouraged to pass a copy of Safe EraseTM along to your friends for evaluation.  Please encourage them to register their copy if they find that they can use it.  All registered users will receive a copy of the latest commercial version of the Safe EraseTM.


Registration


User Name
The user's name is the name to whom this copy of Safe EraseTM is registered.


Company Name
The user's company name is the company name to whom this copy of Safe EraseTM is registered.


Registration Number
The registration number will be mailed to you once you register.  To register, please print out the REGISTER.FRM file and mail it to our mailing address.


This will verify the registration number and save the user profile.


File Information


Deleted File Name
This is the deleted file's name.


Deleted File Date
This is the deleted file's date.


Deleted File Size
This is the deleted file's original size.


Deleted file's deleted date
This is the date the file was deleted.


Compressed File Name
This is the image file name which contains the deleted file.


Compressed File Date
This is the date the image file was created.


Compressed File Size
This is the image file's size in bytes.


Days to Auto Delete
This is the number of days before the image file is permanently deleted.


Expand Button
This will display the Save As file window to retrieve the currently displayed file.


Delete Button
This will begin the delete file procedure.


Compression Optimization
This is the compression method used to store the image of the file to be deleted.


Cancel Button
This will cancel the current window.


Help Button
This will display help for this window.


Options


No Optimization
This option will save the deleted file's image without any compression.


Optimize for speed
This option will compress the deleted image optimizing file for speed.


Optimize for size
This option will compress the deleted image optimizing file for size.


Safe Erase directory
This is the directory were the deleted file images are stored.


Always on top
The Safe EraseTM screen will always be visible when enabled.


Auto Safe Erase
Auto Erase will erase files automatically.


Days before erase
This is the number of days before the Safe Erased images are permanently deleted.


Prompt before erase
This option will prompt before an Auto Erase occurs.


This will store the current settings.


Safe Erasing Files
How to Safe Erase Files

From the File Manager click and drag the file to the to Safe EraseTM screen or icon.  The file's image will be saved using the selected compression method.  The original file will then be deleted.  To archive files without deleting the original, hold the control key while dropping the files on the Safe EraseTM screen or icon.


Retrieving Safe Erased Files
How to retrieve a Safe Erased file

From the Safe EraseTM file list, double click on the file you wish to retrieve.  This will bring up the File Information window.  Click on the Unerase button.  This will display the Save As window which you then use to retrieve the file.


Changing Safe Erase Settings
Safe EraseTM Configuration

To change the Safe EraseTM configuration, select the Settings entry under the File menu.  The Safe Erase Settings window will appear.  Your first option is the Compression type.  Compression type is the compression method Safe EraseTM will use to store the image of the deleted file. You may choose Size, Speed, or None.  Size and Speed use compression to minimize disk requirements on the image file.  Size gives the best compression while Speed compresses the fastest.  When compression is used,  the image file will take longer create but the image file will be smaller.  The None option does not use compression and will create an identical image of the original file.  This option although faster, does not optimize, or save disk space.

The Safe Erased file directory is the directory in which the image files are stored.  The Always on top option will enable the Safe EraseTM screen or icon to always remain visible.

Safe EraseTM has an Auto Erase feature.  When enabled the Safe EraseTM system will automatically erase files which are older than the Days before erase setting.  This allows old files to get erased after they have been Safe Erased for some time.  Safe EraseTM checks the file date every time Safe EraseTM starts and at 6 hour intervals.  The Prompt before erase will allow you to be prompted before an Auto Erase occurs.  Once the file is Auto Erased, it can not be retrieved using Safe EraseTM.


Registering
How to Register

Complete and mail the registration form REGISTER.FRM.  You will then receive the latest commercial version of Safe EraseTM and your registration number.  To enter your registration number, select register from the main menu. This will bring you to the Registration window (read the information window for important information).  Enter your name and company name along with your registration number. Then press Ok.  Registering removes the Register menu from the main menu and all the UNREGISTERED messages and titles from the Safe EraseTM system.


Archiving Files
How to archive files without deleting the original

To archive files without deleting the original, hold the control key while dropping the files on the Safe EraseTM screen or icon.