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                            Better File Rename
		
              Feature-packed batch file renaming for Windows

               (c) Frank Reiff 1999.  All rights reserved.
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Contents
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Introduction
Pre-Install Requirements
Installation
Program Status
Distribution Status
Contact Information
Disclaimer

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			!!Attention!!
  This zip file does NOT include the VB% runtime files.
Because Simtel.net does not accept VB5 Runtime files upload, this zip
file doesn't include any of them, which is necessary to run Better File Rename.

 
You must install VB5 Runtime files first:
  The VR5 runtime files needed for this program can be found at
  this URL:  http://www.simtel.net/simtel.net/win95/dll.html

  The latest VB5 runtime is clearly identified on that page.  The present
  listing is:

  vb500a.zip   1.2M   VB5 Runtime Modules. Self-installing 10-Sep-98

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  However, if you don't know how to handle this VB5 rumtime, you can go
  to the BetterFileRename download page:

    http://www.publicspace.net/windows/BetterFileRename/

   to get the Full Version, which already include VB5 Runtimes.   
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Introduction
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"Better File Rename" is a Windows utility which allows users to quickly rename multiple files. This powerful, yet easy-to-use utility transforms the often tedious and time-consuming task of renaming multiple files into a simple matter of seconds.

"Better File Rename" is ideally suited for serious Windows webmasters, users who need to transfer files from and to Unix and Macintoshes, as well as for all other users who deal with large numbers of files. It is also useful for those who maintain large libraries of documents or images and is an invaluable tool for organising files.


Pre-Install Requirements
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In order to save space, the VB5 Runtime Files are not included with this particular installation package. If you do not have the files already in your Windows\System directory you can download them free of charge from http://www.simtel.net/simtel.net/win95/dll.html
The searchable file name at simtel is vb5rtsp3.zip

If you install Better File Rename and DO NOT receive an error message saying "wrong version of runtimes", etc., you already have the correct files.

Installation
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Unzip the file into the directory into which you want to install the program.  Then simply double-click the executable.

Program Status
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This software is shareware and costs US$10.  You can pay online with a credit card at:

http://www.publicspace.net/windows/BetterFileRename/

Paying for Better File Rename is simple and quick. The Kagi payment service operate a secure transaction server and orders are usually processed within at most two days, usually quicker.

Distribution Status
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This program can be distributed freely without contacting the author as long as no part of it is changed.  Copyright remains with Frank Reiff.

I would appreciate it if you would contact me if you are re-distributing this program.

Contact Information
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This program was written by Frank Reiff of Frank Reiff Shareware.  All rights are reserved.

See also the homepage at:

http://www.publicspace.net/windows/BetterFileRename/

You can contact me directly at:

reiff@kagi.ac.uk

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
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THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES (IF ANY) ARE PROVIDED AND SOLD "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FRANK REIFF DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, OR THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS DISCOVERED IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED. FURTHERMORE, FRANK REIFF DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY FRANK REIFF OR ANY OF HIS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF THE AUTHOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 

Note:  Because software is inherently complex and may not be completely free of errors, you are strongly advised to frequently verify and back up your work. Always check for viruses.

