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Windows 98 Power Toys Readme.txt File

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The information in this article is a copy of the information in the Readme.txt file included with Microsoft Windows 98 Power Toys located on the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the Tools\Reskit\Powertoy folder.

The Power Toys software and documentation are provided for your personal use and may not be distributed. The entire risk arising out of the use or performance of such products and documentation remains with you. In no event shall Microsoft or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use the products or documentation, even if Microsoft has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states/jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.

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                             Microsoft TweakUI README
                                     May 1998
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This document provides information regarding the use of TweakUI on Windows
98.

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How to Use This Document
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To view Readme.txt on screen in Notepad, maximize the Notepad window.

To print Readme.txt, open it in Notepad or another word processor, and
then use the Print command on the File menu.


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CONTENTS
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1. TweakUI Description
2. TweakUI Target Audience
3. Warnings, disclaimer and support policy
4. Setup Instructions
5. Uninstall Instructions
6. Frequently Asked Questions


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1. TweakUI Description
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TweakUI is a productivity tool for advanced users that adjusts some of the
settings for the Windows User Interface.  Some options available in
TweakUI are available in other configuration screens and some options are
unique to TweakUI.

TweakUI offers configuration options for the following areas:

Mouse
General
Explorer
IE4
Desktop
My Computer
Control Panel
Network
New
Add/Remove
Boot
Repair
Paranoia


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2. TweakUI Target Audience
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TweakUI is intended for the advanced user.

Changes made in TweakUI change settings in the registry and can affect the
behavior and appearance of Windows.  While this provides a greater level
of customization, it also presents a greater risk of making changes that
will leave Windows in an unusable state.

It is recommended that you backup you registry before making any changes
in TweakUI.  To backup your registry, you can click on Start/Run and type
in "Scanregw" (without the quotes).


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3. Warnings, disclaimer and support policy
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Great care has been taken to ensure that TweakUI operates as it should.
But please keep in mind, this tool is not a part of Windows and is not
supported by Microsoft. For this reason, Microsoft Technical Support is
unable to answer questions about TweakUI.

By using this unsupported tool, you are using them at your own risk.


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4. Setup Instructions
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TweakUI uses an .inf file for installing.

1) Find the TweakUI.inf file in the TweakUI folder on the Windows 98 CD.
2) Right click on TweakUI.inf and choose Install
3) Follow the directions on the screen.


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5. Uninstall Instructions
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To uninstall TweakUI:

1) Click on Start/Settings and choose Control Panel
2) In Control Panel, choose Add/Remove Programs
3) Under the Install/Uninstall tab, hilite TweakUI and click on the
   Add/Remove button.
4) Follow the steps on the screen.

Note: uninstalling TweakUI will not restore any changes made by TweakUI.


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6. Frequently Asked Questions
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Q.  On some tabs there's a Restore Factory Settings button and on other
    tabs there's not. Why?

A.  On the tabs that offer the Restore Factory Settings button, the
    default Windows value for that option is clearly understood.  On tabs
    that do not offer the button, the values could be different depending
    on how Windows was installed.

Q.  On the General Tab is a list of Special Folders with an option to
    change locations.  What are all of these and what impact is there on
    changing them?

A.  These are system folders that are defined by Windows during install.
    Some users may want to change the locations of these folders for a
    variety of reasons.  A few cautionary notes about changing Special
    Folder locations:

   1) Changing the Special Folder locations will not copy over the
      information from the old location to the new.

   2) Do not point 2 or more Special Folders to the same location.

   3) Do not point a Special Folder to a system folder like the Fonts
           folder.

Q.  The My Computer tab allows me to hide drives on my system.  What
    impact will this have?

A.  Hiding drives will affect other functionality.  For instance, if you
    hide drives, the Explore and Open options on a right click on the
    Start Menu will be grayed out.

Q.  The Repair Tab offers a Repair System Files option.  How does this
    relate to System File Checker?

A.  System File Checker is a new support utility for Windows 98.  System
    File Checker provides a broader scope of checking system files and
    correcting any problems.

Q.  Where can I find the latest information on TweakUI?

A.  The latest information on TweakUI can be found on the Windows 98
    website: http://www.microsoft.com/windows98.  You can also find
    current information about TweakUI in the Microsoft Knowledge Base.
    Just go to:

       http://www.microsoft.com/support and query on TweakUI.

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