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The Joker is a Windows application that gives you a laugh whenever you need it. Just as your day is getting completely boring, a window will appear with a joke to break the ice. If one joke doesn't do it for you, then press the ANOTHER button for more. The program is easy to use, and once setup to your liking, it will require no maintenance. You can load different joke files, order more from the author, and even create your own. VERSION 1.2 now allows resizable windows.
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JS3PAK - IniCon,PerCnt,DFInfo VBXsThis package contains three custom controls: IniCon, PerCnt, and DFInfo. IniCon handles INI file access. PerCnt puts a percentage bar on your form (easy status bars!). DFInfo gets and sets various pieces of information concerning disks and files. Free control (SoundX) upon registration.
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JS-Clip V1.0 By Johnathan Mark Smith JS-Clip is a utility that will copy part of your screen to the windows clipboard so you can later paste it into any windows program.
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JS-Desk V1.0 By Johnathan Mark Smith JS-DESK is a utility that help you do useful things such as Format a Disk, Make a System Disk and Copy A Disk all by just click on the Options Item in the Program Manager Menu.
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Jump Color - changes the color of words used to indicate hypertext jumps in Windows Help file and in Multimedia Viewer. Requires VBRUN300.
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Junk Drawer version 1.00 Helps you organize that .ZIP file junk drawer full of unrecognizable names. Freeware version from ABC Software Innovations. Requires VBRUN300.DLL
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Kaleidoscope v.1.6 is a 16-bit Windows screen saver. Works best in 256 color palette modes. This is no ordinary kaleidoscope! Bursting with color and geometric symmetry, once you look at it you won't be able to turn away. You will be seeing kaleidoscopes when you close your eyes at night! Loads of customizable options. Dozens of great presets available, or add your own.
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A Windows Screen Saver from KOST 103.5 FM This is SHAREWARE and may be copied and distributed freely.
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KWIKEDIT Version 2.0 - "Not Another Button-bar!" KwikEdit (not another button-bar!) will launch any file into it's associated editor or a default editor of your choice. Excellent for project organization and quick access to frequently used docs and your favorite programs. Requires Windows 3.1 or later. Shareware registration fee $5.00 (US).
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Local Access Logon for Windows v2.01Flexible and yet easy security for Windows.
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Label Wizard version 2.3 (5/20/94): An all-purpose label utility program for Windows 3.1. Includes templates for mailing, floppy disk labels, audio-visual labels and several (J-Card) labels. A very versatile program that is only limited by your imagination and your printer.
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LIFETIME for Windows PIM v1.00 This revolutionary Personal Information Manager raises ease-of-use to a new level. Object-oriented, drag-and-drop interface. Exclusive Select-Dial and Select-Print. Scheduler, ToDo list, Phonebook with Auto- Dial and Contact information, and Notes. Lightning-fast Find feature for text strings. An animated tutorial gets you started fast. Requires VBRUN300.DLL and Windows 3.1 Printed Manual, Utilities (29.95, shareware). AMBER TIMBRE SOFTWARE
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LETTERHEAD KIT 2.1-Windows versionA macro package for WordPerfect for Windows, versions 5.1 and 5.2, by Jerry Stern. NEW 5.2 support, scalable signatures, easier installation. Retrieves a letterhead, fax cover sheet, or invoice, and adds any of 30 graphic messages, like "Rush!" or "OK to pay" or a scanned signature. Needs WP/Win 5.2, or 4/92 release of 5.1.
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Mod4Win V2.00 This is a player for digital music modules on IBM-PC under Windows Supports .nst, .mod, .wow, .okt, .stm .669 and .mtm up to 32 channels. This the extended version which comes with sample modules.
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The Madonna Screen Saver For Windows! Here at last! The Screen Saver Managers Love To Hate! When your employees stop typing, Madonna appears onscreen dancing to "Justify my love"! Guaranteed to make them more productive! Requires VBRUN300.DLL Found on CIS in the WINFUN Forum.(VBRUN3.ZIP) Also requires Windows compatible sound card to hear sound. Shareware $15. Written By Richard Ratayczak
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MCI Sequencer, Version 2.1, for Windows This program allows you to play Multi- media files in any order that you like. You can create, save, retrieve and play sequences. Sequences can contain any combination of Multimedia files--you can mix WAVaudio with AVIvideo or other combinations based on your needs. If you want to do Wave Audio only, you don't have to have a sound board. The PC speaker driver is enough. The program requires VBRUN300.DLL (not included). It is ShareWare and the registration fee is $20.00.
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Metricon v2.0 - Unit Converter for Windows Compact Windows unit converter handles 332 units in 41 general/scientific categories, including currency and temperature. Metricon features updateable exchange rates, an easy drag-and-drop mode, a calculator, a clipboard utility for exchange of data with spreadsheet or other application and more.
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MILLIE Expense Writer for Windows v2.6 - MILLIE is an exceptional expense writer for professionals. Wonderfully easy to set up and use immediately. MILLIE allows for more than just a statement of expenses incurred, MILLIE will record expenses by client, by category, by method of payment, Track two defineable taxes, on screen ledger by category, on screen preview of reports. Also features MILLIE Notes processing and MILLIE Reservation tracking!! Print reports by client, method of payment,or entire expense report.Requires Windows 3.1, VBRUN300.dll, mouse.Full on-line help.
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MiniCalc3 - is a remarkable little desktop calculator. It displays a small title bar, and all you do is enter your problem from the numeric keypad on your keyboard. This is a no-frills calculator for simple math tasks, but is small enough to stay on top of other applications without getting in the way.
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Mini-CD for Windows version 1.3 This program plays audio CDs in a CD-ROM drive installed in a computer with a sound card and speakers. Microsoft Windows and a mouse are also essential.
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MORE CONTROL v2.0a- More Control allows you to access many of those settings that Microsoft did not include in the Control Panel. Change the font used to display icon titles, the vertical spacing of icons, the color of the hypertext used by Windows help plus many other settings. Add any program desired into the Control Panel. Installs into Control Panel for easy access. From Sloop Software $12.50
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MoveItOut - lets you automatically move or temporarily hide any window when the cursor moves over it. You can still access the hidden window using the CTRL key. It can also make any selected window stay Always On-Top, even if that window does not have such an option in its own menu.
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MSINFO.EXE - undocumented Microsoft diagnostic utility for Windows. Launchable from File or Program Manager. Lists all PRN drivers and System DLL files, including embedded version numbers and dates, so you can maintain most current versions.
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MYSTIC PIXELS v1.1- a Windows screen saver that manipulates pixels on the screen. It runs in one of ten different modes that either move, recolor, or erase pixels on the screen. You can pick a mode or allow Mystic Pixels to randomly pick one each time it starts.
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Music Sculptor for Windows v1.4. Very easy to use MIDI sequencer with music keyboard window. Record, edit, and play music. Works with any Windows-compatible sound card or MIDI interface. Use with either external MIDI keyboard or music keyboard window which can be played using mouse or computer keyboard.
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Newsreader 3.03 (Zip File D, Update 2) Newsbytes file reader for Windows 3.1. Updated news3.exe and newsread.hlp only. Adds rotating database backups, database compacting, new support for Apple BBS format. Also requires NEWS3A.ZIP and NEWS3B.ZIP (look for Zip File A and B). Shareware $15.
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OMNIDay for Windows 2.03Computer diary program with many features and toggles. Has over 10000 encryption options & keys. Can handle up to 10 users at once and has a full featured text editor. Internally calls up Spell checkers. Can use other TSR Spell Checking. All world date formats handled. From Unicorn Software Limited
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OmniCon 1.0 - Powerful and FAST unit converter with MANY features! ALL normal physical quantities as well as scientific/technical quantities. Metric prefix table, physical constant table, numeric formatting, FULL right mouse button support, copy/paste into other apps, ALWAYS ON TOP feature, "small" view, clock, AND MORE! For Windows 3.1. Registration - $10.00
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OneClock 2.0 for Windows Let your computer "TELL" you the time!
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▒ Organize Your Collection In Windows ▒
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CLYSMIC PAPERS V1.12Utils that ease using Windows wallpaper. Common dialog loader w/history, drag 'n' drop icon loader, and a File Manager Extension (includes other functions: ejecting CD-ROMs, viewing files, exiting, restarting, rebooting Windows). Also network wallpaper support. Shareware, $9.95. From clySmic Software.
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"Superior Shareware" Windows Mag, April 1994 Take control of your time and your life with Personal Best 2.1s Copyright 1994 Protronics Provides daily jokes, quotes, wisdom, ideas, Life Planner, Organizer (Needs VBRUN200.DLL) "The Mental Breakfast of Champions!" Author "gets your creativity flowing" Comp Currents "Truly Inspiring" A very satisfied customer
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Printer's Daemon - a drag & drop text file printing utility for Windows 3.1+. Requires VBRUN300.
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PLAIN OL' BUTTON BAR V1.11 Vertical button bar with 3 extended button bars that can hold up to a total of 54 user applications. The main button bar can be changed to almost any size below the maximum (2 cols. x 15)and can be postioned in various places. It can float on top of other windows.
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PlanetWatch 2.0 is a reference program that combines animated maps, photographs, and planetary information into a desktop atlas/simulation of our Solar System. Requires Windows 3.1 and VBRUN200.DLL.
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PlayMCI, Version 1.0 for Windows. PlayMCI is a multimedia file browser that allows you to quickly browse through your files both audibly and visibly. The program works with the PC Speaker Driver for those of you without a sound board. It requires VBRUN300.DLL, not included. PlayMCI is ShareWare and registration is $5.
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PM Group Sorter - allows you to set the order of your WIN31 Program Manager Groups. Requires VBRUN300.
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POW V1.10 Windows QWK reader. VBRUN300 reqd. POW is a "One QWK at a time" OLR with the ability to save messages to Folders database. Replies created with POW are automatically saved into a special folder for this purpose. View Bulletins News NewFiles etc. inc ANSI. Add, Drop, Reset of maildoor confs supported. Context sensitive on-line help.
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POW - Dictionary Files (American spelling)
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Printer's Apprentice 5.8: Win31 Font Manager For all your TT & ATM fonts! Prints great looking font inventories, character charts (2 designs!), four different specimen sheets, and keyboard layouts (great for Wingdings). Great looking program has received accolades in PC Magazine, PC/Computing, PC Week, and Computer Shopper. Req. VBRUN300.DLL. Superior shareware from Lose Your Mind Development.
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ProComm +/Win QWK/REP management util. This PC+/Win script (version 1.2) will rename QWK packets and manage both QWK's and REP's. It overcomes the problem of not having Zmodem downloads automatically renamed by PC+/Win. The compiled script is supplied in this archive, and is free. (Replaces ver. 1.1, which had bug in setup routine)
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PrintSwitch 3.0c - Simple utility that makes changing your default Windows printer as easy as one click/Hotkey press. Configures itself for your system and displays all currently installed printers. Shows current default selection & paper orientation and senses any changes. Also allows access to printer setup, toggling of Print Manager on & off and Print Manager priority settings. Shareware. Requires VBRUN300.DLL not incl.
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Periodic Table 2.03 for WIN 3.1. 03/04/94 The ultimate periodic table. It shows all 110 chemical elements. Gives over 30 data items for each one. View element details on multiple elements via its MDI interface. It has data on over 800 isotopes and can display radioactive decay trees for over 500. It has a quiz mode to test your knowlege of the elements. View bond properties. Allows printing of the Table, data and decay trees. In use by NASA and many others. (ASP)
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POWER TOOLZ v1.00: Finally! a windows add-on that integrates all the most popular uilities into one application. POWER TOOLZ includes a Calculator, Windows Fast Exit, Prog.launcher, 20 Page Clipboard Extender, DOS Shell, and an AWESOME file manager with built in icon viewer WAVE player, launcher, and MORE!!!! POWER TOOLZ resides on your desktop as an little button (like minimize) that uses no screen space. REQUIRES VBRUN300.DLL
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QuickCat Disk Catalog System for Windows v1.0 (Part 1 of 3)Catalog an unlimited number of disks, files (including ZIPed files) and use an SQL Query by Example retrieval system to display and report. Unlimited user adapation to view screens and report formats. Sequence on any field. Holds up to four 4,096 character comments per record. Supports any Windows printer and Screen type. Shareware.
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QuickCat Disk Catalog System for Windows v1.0 (Part 2 of 3)Catalog an unlimited number of disks, files (including ZIPed files) and use an SQL Query by Example retrieval system to display and report. Unlimited user adapation to view screens and report formats. Sequence on any field. Holds up to four 4,096 character comments per record. Supports any Windows printer and Screen type. Shareware.
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QuickCat Disk Catalog System for Windows v1.0 (Part 3 of 3)Catalog an unlimited number of disks, files (including ZIPed files) and use an SQL Query by Example retrieval system to display and report. Unlimited user adapation to view screens and report formats. Sequence on any field. Holds up to four 4,096 character comments per record. Supports any Windows printer and Screen type. Shareware.
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QuickShow Light for Windows is a quick and easy to use Windows multimedia slide show application. It supports files in the following formats: MacPaint, IMG, PCX, GIF, TIFF, IFF/LBM, PIC, TGA, BMP, DIB, RLE, MSP, CUT, ART, JPG, Kodak Photo-CD, RAS, HRZ and WordPerfect Graphics bitmapped WPG. It can include special effects stored as WAV, MID and AVI files.
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OSOSOFT'S ROCKFORD! v3.5- Business card maker for Windows 3.1. Fonts, Clip Art, and Line Drawing. Works with all custom card stock. Many new features. WYSIWYG. Camera ready cards too. Shareware. Registration: $20 Requires VBRUN300.DLL.
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RD&RW - will exit Windows, run an MS-DOS application, and then upon completion of the MS-DOS app, restart Windows. Requires WIN31.
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ResDuet+ is a small panel that fits in title bar of open window (or anywhere) and floats on top of other windows. It shows time, system resources and has Windows exit & restart buttons. ResDuet+ also opens The File Machine, a mini file manager with several file utilities & user-configurable application buttons for up to 20 programs, now has drag & drop. ResDuet+ has sound with most commands. This is the main file group (RESDUA.ZIP or RESDU2A.ZIP). The sound files are in RESDUB.ZIP (or RESDU2B.ZIP). Now register SWREG ID #2350.
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Floating tool bar & app launcher for Win 3.1
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RightOn 2.3 is a mouse utility for Windows 3.1. It allows the user to program right and middle buttons of any Windows-supported mouse.
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Roaches - is a WIN31 screen saver module that sends roaches scrurrying across your desktop.
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ROADMAP2.ZIP> V.1.0 Lighthouse Productions JUNE Edition 1994. ROADMAP TO INFO SUPERHWY Compiled in Windows Help File Format (Hypertext) for rapid resources of InterNet Updated Monthly. Windows required. GET THE LATEST VERSIONS ON EXEC-PC (414) 789-4210 or CHANNEL1 (617) 354-3137 or NETCOM @ LITE@NETCOM.COM cd ~ftp/pub/lite or COMPUSERVE WINSHARE FORUM, LIB 10, or AOL COMPUTER & SOFT DEPT., WINDOWS LIB, REFERENCE SECTION
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** SAB*Diskette*Utility*Version*2.70*(ASP) ** ** THE*MS*Windows*Diskette*Utility ** Format/copy/compare/save floppy diskette images in foreground or background. Read a diskette once and make multiple copies. Save images to hard drive. Convert diskette image formats while preserving boot and reserve sectors. Create distribution sets with group restores. Browse diskettes and saved diskette images. Shareware from SAB.
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This is the sample program for using the SABDU001.DLL that comes with SAB Diskette Utility. SAB Diskette Utility must be obtained seperately. It can be found on many BBS's under the name SABDUxxx.ZIP where xxx is the version number. It can also be found on CompuServe under the name SDUxxx.ZIP where xxx is the version number. Sometimes it can be found under the name SABDU.ZIP. This is for Version 2.50.
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SEASCAPE 1.7 - Realistic FishSeascape is a Windows 3.1 screen saver which displays relatively realistic fish and tiny animals on which they feed; it works with the built-in Windows screen saver utility. Seascape is shareware produced by a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals. Instructions are in SEA_READ.ME; full documentation is in SEAS_DOC.TXT.
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Audio Box v2.1a - Windows audio CD player for your CD ROM player. Audio Box has all the standard controls plus drag 'n drop, random, shuffle and reverse play and more.
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S E N S E V3.0 - Sense is a little utility for MS Windows 3.1. It activates a window by just moving the mousecursor in it. The program works together with all kinds of windows. (MDI, etc.)
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░▒▓█ SUPER FLICS SCREEN SAVER!! █▓▒░
Check out this great flic screen saver,
that runs under Windows. Nine brilliant
flics will dazzle you for hours and hours.
Also feautures music and password protection.
Original artwork done by Ed Kellerman,
a one of kind screen saver not to be missed.
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Windows Printing Calculator/ adding machine with a scrollable "tally roll", but with some tricks a real adding machine can't do, like correcting entries, inserting and deleting entries, saving and re-loading calculations, printing tally roll,adding comments to the tally roll, checking off entries, adding subtotals with a mouse-click, automatic tax calculations and more. Make some room on your desk! Shareware by Oakley Data Services.
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SUBLIMINAL PERSUASION FOR WINDOWS v1.0 - A unique Windows utility that can help you lose weight, increase your prosperity, improve your creativity, stop smoking, reduce stress, improve self confidence, and improve virtually any area of your life. It implants positive subliminal messages into your subconscious mind while you work in any of your favorite apps. Includes subliminal messages written by a prof. hypnotherapist.
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Space Hound 1.04 Windows based Disk Utilities Search for duplicate files, "sniff out" wasted space and forgotton files. Includes printable directory tree which reports storage usage within nested directories. Version information display, file compare, file extension display, file and directory deletion, deletion tracking statistics, miscellaneous reports and more. Works great on networks as well.
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Space Explorer Screen Saver v1.00- Windows 3.1 Screen Saver Module with views of outer space. Features 3 256-color photos, including night shuttle launch, spiral galaxy, and moon landing. 6 more with registration. Installs through the Control Panel. Requires VBRUN300.DLL, and 256-color Windows driver, 386 or better PC with 4MB RAM.
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Dancing Triangles Screensaver for Windows. The Dancing Triangles screensaver is similar to Mystify from Windows 3.1 but with more options
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StopEm - can be configured to stop an application, set of applications, or Windows itself.
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System Backup is a Windows Utility desgined to let you backup, edit, print and manage your important Windows files (*.ini, *.pif, *.grp, etc). It also allows you to select custom extensions for backup. It includes a complete INI editor and a number of options for backing up your files. It is cheap, easy and useful shareware System Backup Windows Utility Hodges Written by Nick Hodges