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   Delete Duplicates for Windows
           Version: 1.3
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Copyright 2005  By Brana Bujenovic
        All Rights Reserved
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About the Program
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Delete Duplicates for Windows is a tool for deleting duplicated files from the hard drives.

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Features
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Scanning Methods
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There are 3 scanning methods: Classic, Hash and Light. In short, this is what the program does regarding scanning methods:
Classic - Compares entire file contents
Hash (default) - Compares file hash values
Light - Compares file dates and sizes

Filters
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Filters are intended to narrow up the search. Following filters are available:
Match Name (example: My Document)
Match Extension (example: doc)
Match Size (KB) (example: 200)

Filters are inclusive (it is possible to specify "all" or "any" filters match).

Action (over a duplicate)
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Action that can be taken on detected duplicates can be:
Delete to Recycle Bin (default)
Wipe
Move to Custom Folder

Log
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Log feature gives user a transparent overview of past program activities. Log is also used for debugging purposes.

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What's New
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# All files hash-values are now dynamically calculated.

+ New hash scanning method implementations: MD2, MD4 & MD5.

# Misc improvements.

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Version History Legend
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+ --> New feature
- --> Removed/Obsolete old feature
* --> Bugfix
# --> Improvement
$ --> Tip

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Version History
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Version 1.2
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+ Cross-Folder Scan
$ This new option allows us to compare duplicates across folders.
- Sub folders are not anymore automatically checked for duplicates.
$ To scan sub-folders simply add those folders to the panel.
+ Status Bar
+ Clear Log
+ Found Duplicates Panel
# Files are now scanned and compared in the exact same order on every scan.
* Log: Fixed a bug that would cause incorrect progress percent, per folder, if scanned stopped.
# Updated main program interface.

Version 1.1
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+ Installation/un-installation program.
+ Help file (Hot-key for Help is F1).
* Fixed a bug that would cause a crash if scanned folder contains only one file.
+ About box hot-key: Shift+F1.
+ Toggle Log Panel (Enlarge/Size Down)
$ To enlarge/size down the log-panel press Ctrl+L.
+ Log Archive
$ Press (Log) Archive button to move current content of the log file to the log-archive.
$ Log-archive file name is ddw.archive.log, and it is stored inside the main program directory.
# DDW is now single-instance application.
## Misc overall program improvements.
## Misc GUI updates: Added minimize button, different close button, scroll bar on Folders Pane, custom cursor, and more...

Version 1.0
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Initial release.

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Demo-Mode Restrictions
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Action-feature is disabled in demo-mode.

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Purchasing & Registration
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This program is shareware. The registration price for this program is US$ 14.

To make a payment please go to "http://www.shareit.com/product.html?productid=300057100", and follow Quickbuy link from there.
Soon after you make a payment you will receive your registration information via e-mail.
Registration information consists of user name and serial number.

If you do register this program, this is what you will get for your money:

(a) A registration code and instructions on how to input this code to register your copy of Delete Duplicates for Windows. This process will get rid of demo-mode restrictions.

(b) Free upgrades to all future versions of 1-series.

(c) Technical support, via e-mail.

(d) The eternal gratitude of the author.

Supporting shareware development will result in better programs.

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Feedback
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Please direct feedback to bujenovic@hotmail.com

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Disclaimer of Warranty
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This software is provided on an "As Is" and "As Available" basis without warranties of any kind, express, implied or statutory, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of title, noninfringement merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. I do not warrant that the software will be - uninterrupted, timely, reliable, secure or error-free and expressly disclaim any warranties as to the program contained herewith.

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Release Date
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September 4th 2006
