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Don't Just Delete Your Files, MUTILATE Them!


Mutilate is a Windows 95 shell for DOS wipe programs. A secondary
delete program is required. Mutilate does itself not delete files, 
but assists their rapid mutilation. Mutilate is highly versatile in that 
it is not confined to any particular underlying DOS software.

Mutilate supports multiple file deletion and long filenames.

Use with any Windows 95 friendly DOS program which utilizes the format:  

	deleteUtility.exe [wiper switches] fileToDelete

Upon its initial execution, Mutilate will prompt the user for the 
complete path of the DOS utility to be used and remember the setting 
for subsequent use.


Preliminary test were conducted with the following DOS based programs:

Pretty Good Privacy:
pgp.exe -w (file wipe switch only)
available at -> http://web.mit.edu/network/pgp.html

Mark Andreas's
Zapfile.com
available at -> http://www.sky.net/~voyageur/


To install, run setup.exe (in the distribution diskette or directory)
then, optionally, drag a shortcut to mutilate.exe onto your desktop 
from the setup destination directory in Windows Explorer.


The DOS utility should be set to execute without further DOS prompts, if 
further input is required after execution of the DOS program, your will 
need to uncheck the Hide DOS window option.

To use Mutilate, simply highlight the file(s) you wish to destroy & click 
the mutilate button.


Mutilate is shareware and may be used free for evaluation purposes
for 30 days. You are required to register if you find it useful and 
continue use after the 30 day evaluation period.


To register send US$15 to:

Craig Christensen
P.O. Box 30593
Spokane, WA 99223-3009
USA

Site licensing - please inquire.


Please report bugs or make suggestions to:

Craig Christensen
craigchr@worldnet.att.net


Warning: The user assumes all risk of using this software.
It is supplied strictly "AS IS" without warranty of any kind,
stated or implied. This is a beta version and has not been thoroughly 
tested. No representation is made that it is suitable for any purpose.
If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this software.


Mutilate is freely distributable providing 1)all original files are 
included without alteration, 2) at no charge other than nominal costs,
and 3)no representation is made that the software is free.


Copyright 1996 Craig Christensen
All rights reserved.

Windows, Windows 95, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.




