EzDesk(tm) Copyright (c) 1995-1997 by Melissa Nguyen - All rights reserved.
Archive Contents:
README.TXT - This file
EZDESK.EXE - EzDesk program (the magic!)
EZDESK.INF - Install script for EZDESK.EXE
LICENSE.INF - Registration script (registered user only)
EZSETUP.EXE - Setup program
Add-ons (registered user only):
EZRES.DLL - Maintain a different screen resolution for each user
EZICONS.DLL - Maintain different desktop icons for each user,
great with Microsoft Plus! and users profiles
EZFOLDER.DLL - Set default folder view
EZLOG.DLL - Track login, logout, and shutdown activities
Description:
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EzDesk for Windows(R) 95 and NT 4.0
EzDesk is a Windows(R) 95 and NT 4.0 utility that manages the desktop icons'
layout. There are many times when a perfectly arranged desktop icons' layout
is scrambled by an errant application or an accidental desktop arranged by
name, type, size, or date. Switching the screen resolution also requires
the manual rearrangement of the desktop icons' layout. EzDesk can restore a
desktop icons' layout to a previously saved arrangement.
EzDesk installs itself as a taskbar notification icon or operates silently
in the background and be activated via a hot key.
EzDesk is a nice complement to the Microsoft(R) power toy QuickRes.
By default, EzDesk maintains the desktop icons' layout for each resolution
setting. With the registered version, a name can be assigned to a particular
layout to be saved and later be restored.
EzDesk offers the following features:
* Managing the desktop icons' layout.
* Managing open folders position, size, view, icons' layout, and toolbar
and status bar settings.
* Hide all windows and undo.
* Minimize all windows and undo.
* Submenuing of up to the last 10 Run... history entries
* Clearing the contents of Documents Menu. Options for all, selective,
or not accessed in a specified number of days.
* Clear the find files and folders most recently used list.
* Clearing the contents of the temporary location (often left behind by
a program that crashed!)
* Clearing the contents of the Run... history
* Clearing the recent file list of any standard application
* Shutting down Windows quickly via a hot key.
EzDesk Tab is an extension to EzDesk in the form of a Display Properties Tab.
Installation:
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First, copy all the files of the archive into a temporary directory.
Then start EzSetup.
Then, right-click on the setup INFormation file
(EZDESK.INF file.. which looks like a text file with a little gear on it)
and choose the INSTALL command. When you're done installing the EzDesk,
you can then delete the files in the temporary directory. In short, the
install script simply copies EZDESK.EXE into the WINDOWS directory, places
a shortcut in the StartUp menu, and registers an uninstall in the Control
Panel Add/Remove Software.
EzDesk will start automatically on subsequent startup, unless preempted by
the shift key during startup.
EzDesk can be uninstalled via the Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel.
*** For registered user, simply install LICENSE.INF after installing EZDESK.
Instructions:
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Please see the online help.
Release history:
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09/16/95 1.0 Initial release
...
08/12/96 1.8 Numerous enhancements
Support Windows NT 4.0
Remove clear temporary directory
10/29/96 1.8 Build 182 - final release
03/19/97 1.8 Build 190 - fix minor problems
Registration:
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The EzDesk program and documentation are Copyright (c) 1995-1997 by
Melissa Nguyen, and are released as shareware. If you find EzDesk
useful and use it regularly please consider registering it. The
registration cost is $15.00 (U.S. funds; cash, check, or money
order.) The registration form can be found inside the EzDesk
package.
Registration licenses a specific user on as many machines as are
used solely by that user, or alternatively licenses a specific
machine (not network servers) for an unlimited number of users.
You may copy this software (subject to the $15.00 registration
fee for each user or machine) freely as long as the entire package
is distributed without modification.
Now is a great time for NEW users to register.
Registered users are SPECIAL. They receive...
1. A personalized copy of EzDesk (name appear on the Splash screen
and About dialog box). This version also enables the following
features:
* Settings can be saved
* The Tidy up command
* The Add-on command
* Splash control option in the Settings dialog
Registered users can also request for customize features via the
add-on facility.
If requested, a copy of the latest version of EzDesk can be sent
via U.S. mail. Please add the shipping and handling fee as follows:
* Domestics U.S.A.: US$2.00
* International: US$3.00
2. Notification via e-mail (if specified in the registration form) of
all future releases of EzDesk.
3. Permission to obtain updated versions from all the sites listed
above at no additional charge.
4. Personal technical support via e-mail
5. Special offers on:
EzAutorun - a utility that greatly enhances the CD autorun capability
in Windows 95
EzWindow - a utility to maintain windows' size and position for
different resolution.
EzRegistry - a utility to back up your registry daily.
EzRun - a utility to switch resolution before starting an application
and optionally restore to the original resolution when the
application terminated.
EzExit - a Windows 95 exit utility with options.
EzLogon - a utility to automatically respond to the password
prompt with the user name.
EzPolicy - a utility to set up various policies for users
So don't forget to register today!
Availability:
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The current version of EzDesk can be downloaded for evaluation at:
http://users.aol.com/EzDesk95
Further Distribution:
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On-line services, bulletin board systems, sites on the Internet, and
publishers are free to re-distribute EzDesk electronically or on
recorded media with the following guidelines:
1. No modifications may be made to any files, and no files may be
deleted or added to the archive.
2. No redistribution is permitted without verification against
the latest EzDesk archive at this site or the sites listed above
to ensure that the most recent version is being re-distributed.
3. Re-distribution on recorded media requires notification to the
author that such re-distribution is being made. Clear notice that
the program is shareware is required. A copy of the complete retail
package is to be sent to the author at the address below for
verification.
4. Software distribution services may not charge more than a nominal
shipping and handling fee for the software without prior written
consent of the author.
Disclaimer:
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No warranties are expressed or implied for this software, including
merchantability or suitability for a particular purpose. No
responsibility will be assumed by the author for any loss or damage
due to its use.
Inquiry:
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If you have any problems with this program, ideas for features that should
be added, I can be reached at the following manner (in addition to the
address below):
Internet: [email protected]
CompuServe: [70571,637]
Telephone: (909) 629-8404
EzDesk95 Web site:
http://users.aol.com/EzDesk95
___________________________ Order Form _________________________________
Send To: Melissa Nguyen
8-A Village Loop, Suite #160
Pomona, CA 91766
Please check:
[ ] US$15 if you use EzDesk regularly (cash, check, or money order)
[ ] Send 3.5" disk, shipping and handling, please add:
$2.00 U.S.A., $3.00 International, or
[ ] Email to ______________________________________________________
[ ] Same information as on the check, or
Name: _______________________________________________ Date: ____________
Company: ____________________________________________ Title: ___________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip, Country: _____________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________________________________
Electronic Mail address: _______________________________________________
What version of EzDesk are you currently using? ________________________
How did you hear about EzDesk? _________________________________________
Comments: ______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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To register via CompuServe:
EzDesk SWREG# is 8395
To register via Kagi:
http://www.kagi.com