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From: liggio@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu (Vincent J. Liggio)
Subject: Re: How to clean WIN.INI and WINDOWS directory?
Message-ID: <1991Apr29.230106.15749@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu>
Reply-To: liggio@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu (Vincent J. Liggio)
Organization: Columbia University
References: <67620009@hpcupt1.cup.hp.com> <2815B8B4.4000@maccs.dcss.mcmaster.ca> <1991Apr29.181237.12821@amd.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Apr 1991 23:01:06 GMT

I would recommend that all applications are put into a separate directory.
I use a directory called \windows\winstuff.  I put all my programs there.
But before I start unzipping into the directory I put the program on my d:
drive (ram disk), and test it there to see if I like it (if public
domain)...  This way I only have the programs I want, and their necessary
files in one spot.  

For the win.ini, notice that there is a certain spot where the windows part
ends, and where other programs add stuff.  When you first install windows,
and finish setting it up (printers, colors, mouse and keyboard speed,
ports, etc...) take a look at you win.ini.  Notice the last group of info
(each section is delineated by its function, ie [Colors] is the color
section), and from that point on, anything that is added you will be able
to recognize.  Also make a copy of your win.ini, and keep it in a safe place.

Vince