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CLEANUP
(Version 1.1)
The Disk Garbage Cleanup Manager
The SoftTouch
Copyright 1987
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction.......................................3
User's Rights to Copy..............................4
Installation.......................................5
Main Windows and Main Menu.........................6
- Specifying Files to Cleanup....................6
- Displaying Status..............................7
- Printing Statistics............................7
- Getting Online Help............................7
- Configuring....................................7
- Misc. Tools....................................8
- Terminating....................................8
INTRODUCTION
Nearly every package, program, and utility creates temporary files which
can accumulate on your disks (floppy and/or hard) taking up precious space.
While the task of deleting these files is at best tedious on a floppy disk,
it is almost impossible on a hard disk which may have many directories and
sub-directories. CLEANUP helps you manage these unwanted files.
There are many "cleanup" routines on the market, both public and
commercial; however, CLEANUP (by The SoftTouch) is unique. CLEANUP allows
you to do more than delete a specific file or group of related files.
CLEANUP allows you to define all of the files you wish to remove and will
remove them for you "at the touch of a button". CLEANUP allows you to
define up to 100 different files, using all of the standard DOS wild cards.
It will then search your entire disk, regardless of the number or level of
sub-directories, removing all of your unwanted files, freeing up precious,
expensive space.
CLEANUP provides you with a very "user-friendly" environment consisting of
pull-down windows, complete control of all directories and files, and
detailed statistics of the cleanup process. If you are tired of running
out of space and/or deleting the mass of temporary files which can
accumulate on your disks, try CLEANUP.
USER'S RIGHTS TO COPY
As a PC User you have the right to copy, without charge, CLEANUP. If you
are a corporation or business a donation of $30 is suggested to enable The
SoftTouch to continue to develop quality products.
Given the above clause, you are free to copy and distribute this package
provided:
- This program is not distributed in modified form
- No fee or consideration is charged for copies
- The Userware/Freeware notice is not bypassed
- You believe in the Userware/Freeware concept
- The minimum files which must be distributed are:
CLEANUP.EXE
CLEANUP.DOC
If you wish to make a contribution mail it to:
The SoftTouch
c/o Bob Patten
7922 Corder Drive
Charlotte, NC 28212
If you encounter problems, wish to suggest enhancements, or wish to obtain
a list of other software available from The SoftTouch, please feel free to
write; I will be glad to hear from you. I will be actively supporting any
SoftTouch product on the following Bulletin Boards:
The BOSS (201) 568-7293
Software Society (201) 729-7410
If you wish to contact me (other than writing) please leave a message on
either board.
The SoftTouch in no way accepts responsibility for your use, misuse, or
inability to use this or any other SoftTouch package.
Regardless of contribution, enjoy and use CLEANUP. It will make your life
a lot easier.
INSTALLATION
To install CLEANUP simply copy files mentioned in the "User's Right to
Copy" section.
CLEANUP will create a CLEANUP.SYS file the first time you use it. This
file will contain the files you wish to be deleted. This file should not
be deleted once configured to your needs, since the default file set will
be used if it does not exist.
CLEANUP may also create a CLEANUP.LST file if you request a printing of the
statistics of a run. This file can be considered temporary and can be
deleted after you print it.
Both of these files created by CLEANUP are placed in the root directory.
MAIN SCREEN DISPLAY and MAIN MENU
The main screen is composed of several different windows.
The first is the main menu window across the top of the screen. This is
where all options are requested. This main menu contains the following
options:
CLEANUP - run the cleanup procedure
FILES - specify files to delete (sub-window)
DISPLAY - control the deletion of files, selection of
directories, and display of deleted
files (sub-window)
PRINT - choose a printable report file to be produced
HELP - online help (sub-window)
SETUP - configuration (ie: page size...) (sub-window)
TOOLS - misc tools (ie: DOS subtask...) (sub-window)
QUIT - terminate current session
In the second window the directories are searched and files which are
deleted will be displayed.
The next window is a statistics window which will display the current
runtime statistics. Such statistics as; current drive, number of files
deleted, number of directories searched, space free, percent disk free,
runtime seconds, etc.
At the bottom of the screen there are two single line windows. One of them
is used to display error or information type messages. The other displays
the status of the print, display, and/or prompt options.
To actually perform the cleanup operation simply select the CLEANUP option
from the main menu.
SPECIFYING FILES TO CLEANUP
CLEANUP comes with a default set of files to delete. These can be used,
added to, or deleted and replaced entirely. To do so simply position the
cursor to the FILES main menu option and press return. This will cause an
overlay window to be displayed in which you can edit the files to be
deleted. Up to 100 different files can be deleted at once. Standard DOS
wild cards ('*' and '?') are completely valid.
Use the page up and down keys to move a page of files at a time or use the
cursor up and down to scroll through a file at a time. In addition:
ESC - from editing a file name will terminate
without modifying.
ESC - from file selection will remove the files window
INS - from file selection will insert a file to delete
DEL - from file selection will delete the current file
Otherwise, standard editing capabilities are available.
DISPLAY STATUS
CLEANUP allows you to control every directory and file, if you so wish. To
select these options use the DISPLAY main menu option. This will display
an overlay window which contains the options: DISPLAY, DIR PROMPT, and FILE
PROMPT. The usage of these selections are as follows;
DISPLAY - displays every file (name) as it is deleted
DIR PROMPT - prompts you for cleanup of every directory
FILE PROMPT - prompts you for deletion of every file.
NOTE: this can be the cause of a long runtime.
As you select an option a toggle is displayed on the bottom line indicating
whether the option is "on" or "off". Note: The default is off; therefore,
the only thing displayed is the directories as they are processed.
PRINTING STATISTICS
CLEANUP gives you the ability to print a complete detail of the session.
To choose this option use the PRINT option from the main menu. Note: a
toggle will appear on the last line indicating the status of this option
(the default is no printing). The PRINT option will generate a printable
file which contains the directory searched, whether a search was allowed
(if in directory prompt mode), the file type deleted (as specified with
wild cards), and the number of files of this type. This is done on a
directory by directory basis. At the completion of the cleanup process,
CLEANUP will print the number of files deleted, number of directories
searched, disk space used (Kb), disk space freed (b), disk space free (Kb),
percent free, and total runtime of the current session (seconds).
GETTING ONLINE HELP
Use the main menu HELP option for online help which provides a brief
overview about each option. Note: ESC will terminate help while any other
key will indicate to continue displaying help.
CONFIGURING
To configure CLEANUP to your needs and preferences use the option SETUP.
You are allowed to specify: always prompt by directory, always prompt by
file, save the current files as permanent, set the page size of the
printable file. An overlayed window will be displayed allowing you to
select any of the above sub-options. In the case of page size an
additional window will be overlayed which will allow you to enter the page
size. Note: minimum = 1 and maximum = 100.
MISC. TOOLS
In order to allow more freedom, CLEANUP provides several tools (see the
TOOLS option). The current tools are: a DOS subtask and the ability to
switch drives. A window will be displayed allowing either selection, and
if changing drives, will prompt for the new drive.
QUIT
The final option in CLEANUP is QUIT. This will terminate the current
session and return to to DOS.