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TIF-Clean Last Updated: 10-02-01

TIF-Clean is a small batch utility which will run when Windows starts up and automatically clean out junk left behind by Internet Explorer (IE). TIF-Clean is primarily intended to help users of Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000 keep their PC's free of stray IE files which can clog PC's and potentially compromise users' privacy.

TIF-Clean is designed to be run from a Registry key which launches programs every time Windows starts. When it runs, TIF-Clean uses either the standard DOS utility DELTREE.EXE or a freeware "file shredder" called WIPE.EXE to purge the following Internet Explorer directories of all files (where %WINDIR% is the user's Windows directory):

If you use WIPE.EXE (a copy of which is included with TIF-Clean), then Internet Explorer junk files will be securely overwritten.

There is an extensive ReadMe.txt included. Please take the time to read over (or at least peruse) this document before you dive in.

Compatibility:

Although primarily designed for use on Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000, TIF-Clean will work on all versions of Windows 9x (incl. Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, and Windows ME) as well as Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000.

TIF-Clean will work with any version of Internet Explorer 3.0 or above (incl. 4.0x, 5.0x, and 5.5). It has not been tested with the beta ("preview") version of Internet Explorer 6.0, but it should work just fine.

Please note that this batch file cleans Internet Explorer junk only. It will have no effect whatsoever on Netscape Communicator.

Versions:

TIF-Clean comes in two different versions: TIF-CLN and TIF-CLN2. The first version uses PIF files, and is designed for use on Windows 95, 98, and Me boxes. The second version does not use PIF files, and is designed for use on Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 installations.

Installation & Use:

Download one of the following files from the Download section below:

You can either install TIF-Clean manually or use the INSTALL.BAT included with TIF-Clean to automate the setup process.

For information on installing and using TIF-Clean, consult ReadMe.txt. To view ReadMe.txt online, click HERE.

Download:

TIF-CLN (Version 1) for Windows 95, 98, and Me
TIF-CLN.EXE 101 KB
TIF-CLN.ZIP  63 KB
TIF-CLN2 (Version 2) for Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000
TIF-CLN2.EXE 100 KB
TIF-CLN2.ZIP  62 KB
 

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