http://members.aol.com/easydesk Easy Desk Software easydesk@aol.com (516)587-9015 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. __________________________________________________________________________ CONTENTS SETUP WAIT TIME TESTING BUTTONS MENU ITEMS BACKING UP RESTORING ERROR MESSAGEs HOW WINSAFE95 WORKS __________________________________________________________________________ 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. 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.