Without A Trace Release Notes ----------------------------- To read this document properly please use word wrap. Disclaimer ---------- The program file and all files associated with it are supplied 'as is'. Thus any implied or expressed warranties including (but not limited to) the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed. I will not be held responsible or liable for any loss or damage of data or hardware, any loss of business or earnings or personal wealth and any legal consequences from the direct or indirect use of the software even if advised of the possibility of such damage or loss. Important --------- Without A Trace (referred to as WAT) can and will destroy files/data on a computer. Therefore it is suggested as a precaution all data should be backed up before using this software to prevent the accidental deletion of vital system or personal files. Note that although this software appears to prevent data from being recovered it is not full-proof, nor do I claim that it is full-proof. I have tested it on a computer running a popular file recovery utility (although not with full recovery protection enabled) and WAT did seem to work. It could though be possible to recover any data deleted using WAT. However it is better than nothing (it is freeware). In either case I will not be held responsible for the consequences of using this software. Use it entirely at your own risk ! Without A Trace --------------- Without A Trace is a file deletion utility that TRIES to prevent deleted files and data from being recovered. Versions -------- (See whatsnew.txt for more information) v3.1 Released 29/01/01 : Fixed wipe disk bug, fixed installer problem. v3.0 Released 01/01/01 : Added dir delete feature, can now empty recycle bin. v2.9 Released 29/05/00 : Improved freespace detection, updated contact info. v2.8 Released 01/09/99 : Fixed deletion bug, improved command line facility. v2.7 Released 11/08/99 : Fixed installer problem, bug fixes, code optimisation. v2.6 Released 30/06/99 : Added helpfile integration, tweaked update feature. v2.51 Released 12/04/99 : Fixed file selection bug. Compiled under Visual Basic 6 v2.5 Released 03/02/99 : Fixed Win98 bug, faster deletion, freespace wipe function, online update check. v2.1 Released 08/08/98 : Added command line facility, changed progress bar. v2.01 Released 20/05/98 : Few bug fixes, enhanced about box. Improved Installer, better documentation. v2.0 Released 20/02/98 : Added multiple file deletion, status bar, windows file box. v1.0 Released 02/09/97 : Initial release. Support ------- Support is available from either the KARMADROME web site or by E-mail. Both address' are listed below under KARMADROME Software. System Requirements ------------------- This software only runs on IBM-PC compatibles running Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000. Without A Trace requires the VB6 runtime libraries, available from various web sites, BBS etc, such as ZDNET.com or CNET.com. The installer program requires that windows has the Windows Installer update installed. This is available from Windows update or various web sites, BBS etc, such as ZDNET.com, Softseek.com or CNET.com. Installation ------------ If you have wat31.exe, then just run it. The files will automatically be extracted and the setup progam will start. If you have wat31.zip, then extract the files to a temporary directory of your choice. Next run the setup program, which will install Without A Trace. Running ------- Double click on the WATrace icon in the Start menu. KARMADROME Software ------------------- Web : http://www.karmadromesoft.com E-mail : software@karmadromesoft.com Copyright --------- Without A Trace is (c)1997-2001 M. Harris Progress bar by Jeremy Adams (part of the Common Control Replacement Project) http://www.mvps.org/ccrp. Web version check control by Steve Robbins, http://www.devpower.com (c)1997-2001 KARMADROME Software Written by Mark Harris