WinZip(R) Install/Try Uninstall Component beta 5
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#### PRE-RELEASE BETA TEST VERSION ####

Be sure to read these notes before installing and using this software!

This is the fifth pre-release beta version of the Install/Try/Uninstall
component of WinZip for Windows 95.  This feature, formerly only
available in the Windows 3.1 version of WinZip, lets you install, try,
and UNINSTALL software distributed in ZIP files under Windows 95.

This beta release adds a treeview display of the items to uninstall,
skips files in the recycle bin, and contains additional error trapping
code.

There are no known bugs in this version - if you find problems, please
report them by Internet email to beta@winzip.com or post a message in
the "WinZip Beta" section in the GO WINZIP area on CompuServe.  Please
do not post beta feedback in other forums or newsgroups, else they may
never be seen by the developer.

This feature REQUIRES WinZip 6.1 or 6.0a; it will not work with the
release version of WinZip 6.0.

*** Caution ***

This is pre-release software; use with caution.  Be sure you have a good
backup of your system files before running, just in case of problems

*** Installation ***

First install WinZip 6.1.  Then copy the wzun95.dll and wz95.vxd files
to your WinZip directory (usually c:\Program Files\WinZip).  The next
time you start WinZip the Install/Try/Uninstall feature will be
operational (note that this feature only works on ZIP files containing a
SETUP or INSTALL program).

*** Feature Description ***

WinZip's unique Install/Try/Uninstall feature makes it easy to install
and uninstall software distributed in archives.  This feature can save
megabytes of disk space by tracking and removing all traces of an
application.  WinZip will run the installation program in an archive,
give you a chance to try the program, and optionally offer to restore
your system to its original state.  The uninstall step can selectively
remove files, icons, or program groups created by an install program,
and can restore any altered INI files.  You have complete control over
the uninstall process, and no changes are made without approval.

Note:  the Install feature is only available if an archive contains an
"install" or "setup" program.  If the Install button is not displayed,
use the CheckOut Feature to try the software in the archive.

To use the Install/Try/Uninstall feature

  * Press the Install toolbar button or select Install from the Actions
    menu to extract all files to a temporary directory and run the
    install program.

  * Try the program that was installed.

  * Decide whether to leave the program installed or to uninstall.

If you choose to uninstall, WinZip will display the Uninstall dialog box
which will let you select whether to

  * Delete any Start Menu items created by the installation process.

  * Delete any Directories or files created by the installation process.

  * Restore your autoexec.bat, config.sys, registration database, or ini
    files if they were changed by the installation process.

Restrictions:

  * All configuration changes made between an install and uninstall are
    considered to have been made by the install process.  For example,
    if you switch to your word processor and save a document during the
    installation process, the document is considered to have been
    created as part of the install process.  If you subsequently
    uninstall, WinZip will list the document you created in the
    Uninstall dialog box along with files created during the install
    procedure.  Therefore it is strongly suggested that you do not run
    any programs other than those related to the program you are
    installing until you have decided whether to uninstall.

  * The uninstall procedure does not let you restore files that are
    changed or deleted unless they are one of the special files that are
    backed up during initialization:  autoexec.bat, config.sys,
    and the .ini files in your Windows directory.

Notes:

  * The uninstall feature does not notice files or directories created
    from DOS boxes (after all, this is a Windows program!).

  * The uninstall feature does not attempt to save information across
    sessions.

  * The Install operation requires that the entire product being
    installed is distributed in one archive.

  * WinZip determines whether an archive contains an install or setup
    program by checking for a file that 1) is executable, 2) has
    "install" or "setup" in the filename, and 3) does not contain
    directory information.  If no file matches these criteria the
    Install operation is disabled.

  * If the program you installed adds an uninstall routine to the
    Control Panel Add/Remove Programs applet, WinZip will offer to
    run the "Remove Program" feature.   It will then give you a
    chance to uninstall any leftover changes to your system.

For more information please see the online help topics titled

    Questions and Answers About Install/Try/Uninstall
    Install Dialog Box
    Uninstall Dialog Box

*** Feedback ***

Comments are welcome.  Please be sure to post them in the "WinZip Beta"
section of the GO WINZIP area on CompuServe (S22) or send them by email
to beta@winzip.com.  It is usually helpful to mention which version of
WinZip Self-Extractor you are using (this is version 1.1, beta 4a),
which operating system you are using, and, if you encounter a problem,
the complete text of any error messages.

Please do not post beta feedback in other forums or newsgroups, else
they may never be seen by the developer.
