Microsoft KB Archive/188920

= Windows 98 Power Toys Readme.txt File =

Article ID: 188920

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q188920



SUMMARY
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.



MORE INFORMATION
-- Microsoft TweakUI README May 1998 --

This document provides information regarding the use of TweakUI on Windows 98.

How to Use This Document

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.

CONTENTS

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

1. TweakUI Description

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

2. TweakUI Target Audience

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).

3. Warnings, disclaimer and support policy

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.

4. Setup Instructions

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.

5. Uninstall Instructions

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.

6. Frequently Asked Questions

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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