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                           MANUAL for
                      IEradicator for IE6b1            
                           MARCH 2000
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(c) 98lite.net, Shane Brooks 1999-2001         http:\\www.98lite.net

This document is the Installation Manual for IEradicator

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HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
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IN DOS
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Type "EDIT IERAD.TXT" or "TYPE IERAD.TXT | MORE" without the
quotation marks.

IN WINDOWS
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To view IERAD.TXT on screen in Notepad, maximize the Notepad
window.

To print IERAD.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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WHAT IS NEW?

WHAT IS IERADICATOR?
   Why Uninstall Internet Explorer?
   Internet Explorer Removal
   Files and Directories Removed From Windows With IE Removal

INSTALLATION

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WHAT IS NEW?
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v6b1
- Version numbering changed to reflect the latest version of IE that
IEradicator was made to remove (it cleans IE3 upwards to the version number)

- Self Extracting CAB installer with inbuilt license confirmation

- Altered reboot timing to force reboot at the start to free-up system files

v3.1
WOW!  IEradicator now works with Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows Millennium!!!!

NO Extra Files are required and the whole removal is complete
in under 2 minutes!!

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WHAT IS IERADICATOR?
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IEradicator disintegrates all versions of Internet Explorer from
v3 to v6b1 from an existing installation of Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows 98SE, and Windows Millennium.  The removal process
eliminates 99% of Internet Explorer's files and registry keys
to clear approximately 30MB of disk space. The remaining 1% is left
behind to maintain compatibility with programs that use the MS HTML
layout engine (e.g. Outlook Express).

IEradicator is offered as UNSUPPORTED LICENSED FREEWARE; You
must read and accept the terms of the enclosed LICENSE.  Use of
IEradicator consititutes ACCEPTANCE of all terms of the LICENSE,
whether you have read the licence or not!

Why Uninstall Internet Explorer?
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*  Some people just want to be rid of it because they choose to use
a different browser (shock!! horror!)

*  IEradicator disintegrates IE from the desktop - so if you install
IE again you will have a faster desktop environment *and* the modern
IE browser of your choosing.

*  After an IEradicator removal you have a clean foundation onto
which you can install a more recent version or IE and the result
is likely to be a smoother install and more stable final product
when compared to an upgrade installation.

*  Severe problems and Operating system Crashes can be
solved by removing IE with IERadicator and then reinstalling IE
again (if thats your choice) from the source files.  (Such crashes
are the price we pay because someone thought integrating a web
browser into the desktop was a good idea!!)

*  Windows 98, ME without Internet Explorer is faster, more stable,
and takes up less space on your hard disk. These "improvements" make 
98lite (Windows 9x without IE) a desirable system for people who
are happy to trade some features they rarely or never use to 
maximise speed and stability.

If you like the way your system runs without Internet Explorer
check out what 98lite Standard, Professional, Enterprise and
Developer products can do for you.  Real form and function
system enhancements that offer improvements in performance and
stability to your Windows Operating System(s) you can see and 
appreciate; see them all at:  http:\\www.98lite.net

Internet Explorer Removal
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The IEradicator Internet Explorer removal is NOT reversible and
there is no uninstaller for IEradicator.  

You can reinstall Internet Explorer as a stand alone
Browser (just like Netscape) and keep a substantial performance 
improvement. You can also reinstall Windows 98 over the top of 
your customized setup to regain all the removed features 
including Internet Explorer complete.

With IEradicator NO files are copied to the hard disk and NO
additional files are required.

Unlike 98lite, you do NOT need to have a copy of your Windows 
setup files on the hard disk.

IEradicator has been upgraded to work on all versions of windows 9x
whether or not they have been pre-customised using utilities such as
98lite.


Files and Directories Removed From Windows With IE Removal
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THIS FILE WILL UNCONDITIONALLY DELETE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING 
DIRECTORIES AND ALL FILES THEY CONTAIN WITHOUT PROMPTING. 
BACKUP ANY PERSONAL FILES YOU MAY WANT TO KEEP; INTERNET 
EXPLORER "FAVORITES" WILL BE DELETED IN THIS OPERATION SO
BACK THEM UP IF NEEDED.

ENGLISH
  %root%\program files\internet explorer
  %root%\program files\uninstall information
  %windir%\application data\microsoft\internet explorer
  %windir%\application data\microsoft\welcome
  %windir%\catroot
  %windir%\cookies
  %windir%\desktop\online services
  %windir%\downloaded program files
  %windir%\favorites
  %windir%\history
  %windir%\java
  %windir%\subscriptions
  %windir%\temporary internet files
  %windir%\web
  %windir%\system\oobe
  %windir%\system\catroot
  %windir%\occache
  %root%\program files\common files\triedit
GERMAN
  %root%\programme\internet explorer
  %root%\programme\uninstall information
  %root%\programme\online-dienste
  %windir%\verlauf
  %windir%\favoriten
  %windir%\anwendungsdaten\microsoft\internet explorer
  %windir%\anwendungsdaten\microsoft\welcome
  %windir%\desktop\online-dienste
SWEDISH
  %root%\program\internet explorer
  %root%\program\uninstall information
  %root%\program\onlinetjnster
  %windir%\tidigare
  %windir%\favoriter
  %windir%\skrivbord\onlinetjnster
ITALIAN
  %root%\programmi\internet explorer
  %root%\programmi\uninstall information
  %root%\programmi\onlinetjnster
  %windir%\cronologia
  %windir%\preferiti
DUTCH
  %windir%\geschiedenis
  %windir%\favorieten
FRENCH
  %windir%\historique
  %windir%\favoris
SPANISH
  %root%\archivos de programa\internet explorer
  %root%\archivos de programa\uninstall information
  %windir%\escritorio\servicios en lnea
  %windir%\favoritos
  %windir%\historial
DANISH
  %root%\programmer\internet explorer
  %root%\programmer\uninstall information
  %windir%\foretrukne
  %windir%\oversigt
PORTUGUESE
  %root%\arquivos de programas\unistall information"
  %root%\arquivos de programas\internet explorer"

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INSTALLATION - Lets Do it!
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Run IEradicator.exe

You will be asked to REBOOT; REBOOT IMMEDIATELY, and do not move
or delete the IErad.INF file until AFTER you have rebooted.

THERE IS NO EXECUTABLE FILE - IEradicator uses Microsoft's built 
in INF scripting engine.

This removal is quite rigorous.  If an application breaks, 
reinstalling it should put back anything IEradicator deleted,
however such occurences are rare.

If you cannot get your application to work, I suggest you visit 
http://www.98lite.net and see if there is a fix, or if not, feel
free to post a request for help on the Message Central notice 
board.  If you cannot resolve your situation you will just have 
to reinstall IE.

I hope you enjoy this small vignette into the world of 98lite!

You'll find this and much more built into the more powerful 
complete editions of 98lite available at http://www.98lite.net

Shane Brooks
President/Lead Developer
www.98lite.net
March 2001

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