Internet Sweeper (C) 2001 Emery Info-Engineering

Internet Sweeper is FREEware and fully functional!

However, if you really like this program and wish to get the
latest version without the nagging messages, please make a donation!

Author: Brett Emery <bemery@inghamisd.org>

Website: http://www.geocities.com/Internet_Sweeper

Send donations to my email address at: http://www.paypal.com

Product Description:

* Will erase information stored in Windows about Internet sites visited!
* FREEware and fully functional!  Although donations are appreciated!
* Can Automatically run when computer boots, user logs in, or browsers are closed!
* Works with all 32-bit Windows, Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, & Opera!
* Erases the Cache, History, Cookies, Addresses, Messages, and Temporary Files!
* Now closes those annoying javascript browser popup windows!

Version History:

            1.4.8  Temp Directory files are not removed when closing or auto sweeping.

11/29/2001  1.4.7  Fixed Popup Control running when unchecked while Scan Disk is checked.
                   Fixed "Stop statement encountered" when couldn't Wipe files.
                   Removed nagging message when sweeping with "Sweep Automatically" option.
11/26/2001  1.4.6  Added support for Opera 6.
                   Autocheck used for NT with Run ScanDisk or NDD at Startup option.
                   Install closes currently running Internet Sweeper before attempting to copy files.
                   Removed the 'Run Internet Sweeper in dos when computer boots' option (sweepdos.exe was only for Windows 95/98 anyway).
                   Removed the 'Sweep & Logoff' shortcut as ineffective compared to 'Sweep & Reboot'.
                   Added option to reduce the number of message prompts (Minimize on Exit & Reboot after Sweep).
                   Added the Windows Help File (sweeper.hlp) and What's This Help support.
11/14/2001  1.4.5  Options saved when minimized in case of computer crash before closing.
                   Added support for Netscape 6.2.
                   Support for ICQ has been removed (unpopular, not updated since 99a).
                   This Readme.txt documentation file renamed to Sweeper.txt.
11/05/2001  1.4.4  Added support for Netscape 6, Window XP.  Updated run ScanDisk/NDD option when computer crashes.
10/22/2001         Prompted to Minimize Internet Sweeper instead of Exiting when Close Popups is checked.
10/18/2001  1.4.3  Internet Sweeper and Popup Control now same (sweeper.exe) executable (sweepops.exe deleted).
08/29/2001  1.4.2  Force deletion of index.dat when computer reboots with "delete on restart" option checked.
                   Popup Control runs Internet Sweeper two seconds after browsers close (gives browser time to release files).
08/27/2001  1.4.1  Warning query when user checks to remove Favorites.
08/01/2001         Popup Control updates every 5 seconds when no browsers are running (decreases system load).
06/27/2001         Install may require reboot to ensure update from previous version.
                   Now using Windows Registry under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Internet Sweeper
05/24/2001  1.4.0  Added "Popup Control" to prevent those annoying javascript popup windows!
                   Removed "Sweep Now!" shortcut from Desktop during installation.
05/16/2001  1.3.9  Does not run at startup from temporary directory (since temporary directory didn't exist after installation).
                   Ignored when autoexec does not exist (used to display error).
04/23/2001  1.3.8  Added more Internet Explorer AutoComplete removes to Addresses option.
04/12/2001  1.3.7  Command line parameters: /R = Restart, /D = Shut Down, /L = Logoff (and /Q = Sweep Now!), /U = Uninstall
                   Creates program group with shortcuts for all command line parameters upon installation.
                   Using autoexec.nt on Windows NT/2000 operating systems.
                   Added Uninstall option to Windows Add/Remove programs.
                   Changed Sweep Now! shortcuts to logoff (/L) instead of rebooting (/R) (faster).
03/13/2001  1.3.6  Added command line parameters for logoff (/R) and shut down (/D) during Sweep Now! (/Q) mode.
                   Added shortcuts to Programs in Start Menu during install.
                   Added logoff parameter (/R) to shortcuts created for Sweep Now!.
02/20/2001  1.3.5  Added support for Opera. Added freeware message to Sweep Now. Improved About screen display.
12/05/2000  1.3.4  Message for Unknown System Variable removed.
10/01/2000  1.3.3  Fixed bug when autoexec.bat doesn't exist.
09/22/2000  1.3.2  Added IE 5.0 Forms AutoComplete delete with Addresses.
08/13/2000  1.3.2  Removed sweepdos.exe during uninstall.
08/10/2000  1.3.1  Added SWEEPDOS.EXE to run before Windows 95/98 to remove index.dat files.
08/02/2000  1.3.0  Added icon for 'Sweep Now!' (/Q) and removed a warning message.
04/05/2000  1.2.9  Added support for Netscape 4.7. Also warns when Netscape files are in use and unable to delete (a common problem).
03/13/2000  1.2.8  Added support for Windows 2000.
03/12/2000  1.2.7  Still trying to find some Netscapes.
03/07/2000  1.2.6  Option to Include Read-Only files.
03/06/2000  1.2.5  Added support for multiple directories.
03/03/2000  1.2.4  Added support for Netscape user profile.
03/02/2000  1.2.3  Fixed not finding Netscape for some people.
02/02/2000  1.2.1  Added Wipe files option.
02/02/2000  1.2.0  Added Uninstall button.
01/24/2000  1.1.0  Started support for ICQ (upto but not including 99b).
01/21/2000  1.0.0

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: When I start Internet Sweeper it stops saying it needs VB40032.DLL.
A: Some download sites do not accept the runtime libraries in the ZIP file.
   Please download the "full" version from http://www.geocities.com/Internet_Sweeper
   To reduce download times, the "light" version does not contain vb40032.dll.
   
Q: Why is there a nagging message?
A: Because Internet Sweeper is a free program.  If you make a donation - I'll send a version that won't nag you. :)
   Make donations to bemery@inghamisd.org at http://www.paypal.com

Q: Why are some files not deleted?
A: Files that are in use cannot be deleted.  Close your browsers before Sweeping.
A: For safety, Internet Sweeper will only delete Netscape's cache files when
   located in a "Cache" subfolder. (e.g. Files in C:\temp\Cache would be deleted, C:\Cache\Files would not)
   Also files in root or Windows directories are not deleted in case they are accidently set as temporary directories.
A: Internet Explorer 5 uses the C:\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5 folder to store files.
   The files in C:\Windows\Temporary Internet\Files could be from a previous version of Internet Explorer.
A: Netscape Navigator may need to be reinstalled.
   You may be running a version that was not properly installed so Internet Sweeper cannot properly find it.

Q: What is the "Popup Control" ?
A: It monitors both Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator windows and closes ones you didn't open!
   Every half second, the popup control scans for new browser windows.
   When no browsers are running, this interval is automatically set at 5 seconds to reduce system load.
   If new windows are detected since the previous scan, and the SHIFT or CTRL key is not held down, then those new windows are closed.
   Hold down the SHIFT or CTRL key while intentionally opening a new window if you don't want it closed.
   The Popup Control can also sweep when all browsers are closed.
