  FastFolder by BB ver 2.3.1 (Trim Pack Installation)   February 2003

 THERE ARE NO RUN-TIME LIBRARIES IN THIS ZIP,  SINCE MOST SYSTEMS HAVE
 THEM ALREADY. THIS QUICK DOWNLOAD CONTAINS PROGRAM FILES ONLY.

 OVERVIEW
 FastFolder by BB is a background program which allows quick access to
 any of eight pre-selected folders from the system tray. It provides a
 perfect way to navigate directories without requiring My Computer.

 The code in this program is designed to use minimum system resources.
 It is written in  VB6, requiring only one active X, St_vb6.ocx, to be
 used in addition to the usual runtime libraries. A registry entry for
 automatic launch is made each time the program is started but removed
 each time it is selected closed. This lets the program 'remember' its
 last state and resume on the next system boot-up.

 There are no embedded images, text or  OLE  functions to preserve the
 system memory. This text file and reader is a separate program to use
 less memory.

 LICENSE
 This program is copyright of Bernie Madigan,  Sydney  Australia,  but
 can be freely distributed,  published on any media or uploaded to any
 web site without seeking permission, provided no files are altered or
 deleted.

 ABOUT THE AUTHOR
 By the way, I make dog kennels for a living, but I write software for
 applause. I would love an email to tell me what you think,  write to:
 bernie@testrun.cjb.net and, if you like it tell your friends...  it's
 free.

 OPERATION
 Operation is self explanatory. When the program is running an icon is
 visible in the system tray. Right click the icon to reveal the menus.
 Select CONFIGURATION to set shortcuts to your favorite folders. 

 Clicking on any of the selected folders on the menu will open them.

 Left click on the icon to open the default folder. The default folder
 is set on the CONFIGURATION form, or by right clicking the menu first
 and then left clicking the desired selection.

 All information is stored in the file  "FastFolder by BB.ini"  in the
 program directory. If this file becomes corrupted due to broken links
 or otherwise, it will be erased and rewritten just as a virgin start.
 For this reason, you should avoid creating a path to a removable disk
 which may create an error, corrupting the file.

 Folders can be selected to open in either Normal or Explore mode.

 AUTOMATIC START
 The program makes a registry entry on launching that will cause it to
 start automatically on the next boot-up unless it has been previously
 shut down. Whenever the program is selected closed the registry entry
 is removed so that it will not automatically launch next time.

 This also ensures no registry entries are left behind on uninstalling
 it at a later date, since the program must be shut down to remove it.

 Those who have a few instances of  FastFolder running similtaneously,
 to increase their choices, can cause the program to run automatically
 on start-up by making a shortcut to it in Start Menu\Programs\StartUp
 folder.  Remember to remove the shortcut if you uninstall the program
 in the future.

 INSTALL/UNINSTALL INFORMATION (Trim pack version)
 Installation is done by  extracting the program files into the folder
 of your choice. There are no run-time libraries installed in this zip
 or changes to the registry. A log of any shortcuts created is kept in
 Instal.log in the program folder. 

 To uninstall this program just delete its folder and all of the files
 within it, and any shortcuts on the Start Menu or Desktop, or use the
 uninstaller.

 LIST OF ALL FILES REQUIRED FOR OPERATION
 The following list contains the files required:
     
 RUNTIME FILES:  Advpack.dll         Asyfilt.dll          Olepro32.dll
                 Stdole2.tlb         Msvbvm60.dll         Oleaut32.dll
                 Comcat.dll

 PROGRAM FILES:  FastFolder.exe      FastFolder by BB.ini   St_vb6.ocx
                 FastFolder.lic      Uninstal.txt           ReadMe.exe
                 Readme.txt          About.exe              Instal.log
                 Uninstal.exe 



 DOG KENNELS
 If you're in Sydney, Australia, and you're in the market for a Super-
 Long-Life Timber Dog Kennel, visit my site at www.dogkennels.net  for
 decent kennels made from Weathertex (building grade) hardboard sheet.

                                             Thanks for participating,
                                                  Bernie Madigan (BB)
                                           Bernie-Built Manufacturing
                                                   www.testrun.cjb.net
                                                bernie@testrun.cjb.net