RndShred v0.1.0
Copyright 1998-2003 GlobWare.com
http://globware.com
globware@hotmail.com
Updated: 10/04/2003

RndShred v0.1.0 is FREEWARE.

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Installation:
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Notice: You will need the updated version of MSVCRT.DLL to use this version.
This DLL has been updated to reflect Visual C++ 6.0.

RndShred does not come with any type of installation program. It is a stand-alone 
program which requires only MSVCRT.DLL.

This can be downloaded from my website at:

http://globware.com/install.asp

This file goes in your:

\windows\system directory for windows 95 & 98
or
\winnt\system32 directory for windows 2000 & xp

You can also copy the the DLL into the same folder as the program file and it
will work also.

This will also help if you are bringing RndShred.exe to another computer.  You
should copy the msvcrt.dll to a disk also, in case the other computer does not
already have it installed.


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About RndShred
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RndShred creates a block of randomized data and writes this block of data over
your entire file.  Each pass this block of data is re-randomized to prevent a
data recover service from finding ghost versions of your data remaining after
deleting a file by just using 1 pass.

Running 3 passes if good for simple usage, but 7+ passes is recommended to
prevent any possible way of recovering the data by testing depths of the write
impressions.  There are many articles on the Internet describing how you can
recover data from a disk, even though the file has been physically overwritten
with new data. (Article in PcMagazine - October 1, 2003 - "All Is Not Lost")

RndSred can auto-rename your file to a random filename using the same # of
characters as the original.  This will help to prevent someone from knowing
the name of the file.

Check the auto-delete box to delete the file once RndShred is finished.


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Passes
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Default is 8 passes for heavy-duty shredding.  3 Passes is a low setting, and
anything over 8 passes is probably overkill.  Yet this depends on your drive
and media type.  RndShred is assuming you are shredding files on a hard drive.

You should read up on the media you are trying to shred files on to determine
the best possible # of passes to render your information unrecoverable.

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Drag and Drop
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You can drag and drop one file at a time currently into the main window.

Be careful though! The file will be shredded without asking!



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Revision Changes
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Version 0.1.0
 * First public release.


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Known Errors
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 * None


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If you have any comments, suggestions or bugs, then email globware@hotmail.com
or check out http://globware.com for any updates or fixes.

THIS SOFTWARE PROGRAM MAY BE DISTRIBUTED FOR FREE. THIS PROGRAM CAN NOT BE
SOLD WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE AUTHOR/GLOBWARE.COM.

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