HandyPad v2.0 Read Me
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Handy pad to jot down a few notes for Windows 9x/Me/NT4/XP

Note: To easily view the contents of this file in Notepad,  maximize
it on screen and make sure its word wrap from Menu Edit is enabled.


What is it:
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Tired of clumsy word processors that take "ages to load" and perform
below the preferred pace of work, continuously asking you to confirm
your actions, cluttered by features you may rarely need and  use  or
even  understand?  HandyPad  is  a  small  text   editor   appearing
intuitively just above your  System  Tray  enabling  to  operatively
write down a few notes for Windows 95/98/Me/NT4/XP and to keep  them
handy at your fingertips. It loads on system  startup  minimized  to
the System Tray allowing you to easily scribble an ad hoc memo  that
will be saved automatically as you  type  it.  Sounds  unbelievable?
Well, try it... and you'll never fail  to  save  your  data  because
you'd never have to save it again! HandyPad's autosaving engine will
do it for you. Suitable to jot down quick notes, phone numbers,  web
site or e-mail addresses, etc.,  as  well  as  for  any  other  word
processing purposes and needs that life may bring about, without the
risk  of  losing  unsaved  data  if  your  system   suddenly   stops
responding. An extensive Help file describing in detail all  options
and features is enclosed.


What's new in this version:
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Use of AutoSave mode extended  to  removable  drives.  Now  you  may
decide whether to use AutoSave when launching  the  program  from  a
high-speed removable medium or to save your  data  manually  when  a
slow removable drive is used. Help file updated.


To install:
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Double-click on the  self-extracting  executable  installation  file
Hdp.exe and follow further instructions on screen.


The status of the program:
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Fully functional and feature-unrestricted shareware - you may freely
use it and evaluate it for  45  days  after  which  period  you  are
required to register if you want to continue using this application,
or to remove it from your computer.  For  license  and  registration
conditions see the enclosed Help file.


The distribution status of the program:
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HandyPad may be copied and distributed without  any  limitations  by
anyone, anywhere and by any media in  its  original  self-extracting
executable installation file, provided it has not been  modified  in
any way. No prior consent from Visual Fantasy is necessary.


How to uninstall:
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This program comes with uninstall support seamlessly integrated into
Windows. To uninstall, use the standard Windows uninstall  procedure
- click on Menu Start, Settings, open Control Panel, load Add/Remove
Programs applet, select  "HandyPad",  press  Add/Remove  button  and
follow further instructions on screen.


Special requirements:
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None.


Disclaimer
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This software is provided "as is" and without warranty of any  kind,
either express or implied. Visual Fantasy is not responsible for any
problems or damages that may result out of the use of  or  inability
to use the software.


Copyright  2002-2007 Visual Fantasy
E-mail:   fantasy@kagi.com
Web at:   http://www.kagi.com/fantasy/
