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			HOW TO USE WINSAFE95


    YOU MUST USE THE SETUP PROGRAM TO INSTALL ALL THE FAILSAFE FEATURES.
IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM INSTALLING WINSAFE95 CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY BEFORE USE.

             To reinstall read the Setup text file first!
If Winsafe95 has a problem reading or finding files after  see the Winsafe 
			Setup text file.
	
 BACKUP ONLY AFTER WINDOWS BOOTS COMPLETELY AND BEFORE ACCESSING ANY PROGRAMS

				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
RESTORE REGISTRY
ERROR MESSAGEs
HOW WINSAFE95 WORKS
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				SETUP

	To install WinSafe95 read the Setup Text file located at the menu
	bar SETUP and then SETUP TEXT.
	
	To uninstall Winsafe95 use the UNINSTALL at the SETUP and then
	click UNINSTALL in the menu bar.
	
	To reinstall use the Installation program.


				WAIT TIME

	     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.
					
				
				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.

	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.

 
				BUTTONS
				
	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.
   

				MENU ITEMS

 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 #.
       
 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.	
   
 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. 
		
	

				BACKING UP
	When you got the message Backup Complete after backing up with 
	no error messages then everything is working fine.

	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.


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.


				RESTORING

	 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.
	
	To restore files in SAFE MODE or a lockout read the Restore Text.	
 
			    RESTORE REGISTRY
	If you restore the registry and Windows want to come in in Safe Mode 
	try and choose Normal.

	When you restore the registry with a file with a large byte size 
	difference, Windows sees this as a corrupted registry. After 
	rebooting Windows will prompt you to restore with it's back. 
	If you have restored using the old configuration then  WinSafe95
	has made a backup of the current Windows backup registry files
	called SYSTEM.000 and USER.000. Windows may diplay a message box 
	after rebooting and you will need to click restore from backup 
	and restart. Please do so.
	Windows should then reboot and the message box will disappear.

	If you have restored and without the old configuration option you may
	find yourself in Windows and the meassage box saying to restore.
	If you click this button now without copying the System.da0 and 
	the User.da0 from the Winsafe directory to the Windows directory
	you may be installing a coruppted registry again. You should rename 
	your Windows System.da0 and User.da0 then manually copy this files 
	from the Winsafe directory to the Windows directory. Then you can 
	click restore from backup.

	Once Windows displays this message box it remembers and thinks
	that you did not restore, It will display this message until you 
	click on the click box button and reboot.

         		   HOW WINSAFE95 WORKS
	
	     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.

	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.

	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.




