Swap File Overwriter v2.3 for Windows 95/98 Read Me
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Safe wiper of the Windows 95/98 swap file to protect your privacy, passwords and other sensitive and confidential data (NT is not supported).

Note:
To easily view the contents of this file in Notepad,
make sure its word wrap from Menu Edit is enabled.


Are you concerned with safety and confidentiality of your data? Do you realize that much of your Clipboard contents (Copy, Cut and Paste operations) could have got into your Windows 95/98 swap file from where it may be retrieved even after your PC has been shut down? Are you aware that much of your data loaded into the RAM only could have landed up in the swap file where it may stay for a long time? Are you concerned with safety of your login data including ISP accounts, Hotmail, MailCity, Yahoo and other similar Web-based e-mail services as well as FTP and PGP passwords and private or sensitive documents?

	The solution is simple - overwrite your swap file!

To find out how to look into the swap file, how to prevent retrieval of confidential information from it as well as for general info on swap files and other associated issues see the Help file of the Swap File Overwriter. This application is a must for all concerned with security of the data processed by Windows 95/98. It is fully automated - a single mouse click will safely destroy your swap file.


What's new in this version:
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Minor changes and tune-ups made enhancing the program's functionality. Documentation updated to reflect the changes.


To install:
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Double-click on the self-extracting executable installation file Sfo23.exe and follow further instructions on screen.


The status of the program:
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Fully functional, time-unlimited and uncrippled shareware. Free for personal use. Requires registration when used commercially or in organizations.


The distribution status of the program:
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Swap File Overwriter may be freely copied and distributed without any limitations and by any media in its original self-extracting executable installation file, provided it has not been modified in any way.


To uninstall:
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This program comes with uninstall support seamlessly integrated into Windows 95/98. To uninstall, use the standard Windows 95/98 uninstall procedure - click on Start Menu, Settings, open Control Panel, load Add/Remove Programs applet, select "Swap File Overwriter" and follow further instructions on screen.


Special requirements:
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For the Swap File Overwriter to be functional, you need to separately download its "special engine" - the overwriting 32-bit MS-DOS mode component, file SCORCH.COM (4KB only) and copy it to the Command subfolder of your main Windows folder. You may download the latest version of this file from "The Real Delete Homepage" (the home of Scorch) using the following link: http://www.bonaventura.free-online.co.uk/realdelete/scorch.zip

In case "The Real Delete Homepage" is not active, check the Visual Fantasy Web Site at http://www.kagi.com/vfstudio/ for an info on possible alternative Scorch download sites.

Scorch utility needs to be acquired separately, as its license does not allow for it being incorporated into any other program or product. Check out the license of file SCORCH.COM before using it - its documentation clearly specifies the conditions under which its use is free indefinitely.


Copyright  1998-1999 Visual Fantasy
E-mail:   fantasy@kagi.com
Web:   http://www.kagi.com/vfstudio/

Scorch is Copyright  1996-1999 Iolo Davidson
Web:   http://www.bonaventura.free-online.co.uk/realdelete/
