


RecentFilesView v1.02
Copyright (c) 2007 Nir Sofer
Web site: http://www.nirsoft.net



Description
===========

Each time that you open a file from Windows Explorer or from a standard
open/save dialog-box, the name of the file that you opened is recorded by
the operating system. Some of the names are saved into the 'Recent'
folder. Other are saved into the Registry.
This utility display the list of all recently opened files, and allows
you to delete unwanted filename entries. You can also save the files list
into text/html/xml file.



System Requirements
===================

This utility works on any version of Windows, from Windows 98 to Windows
Vista.



Versions History
================


* Version 1.02 - Added 'FF FE' characters in the beginning of the saved
  Unicode files (Unicode version only).
* Version 1.01 - Added 'Open Selected File' option.
* Version 1.00 - First release.



The Location Of Recent Files Information
========================================

The recent opened files list is stored in 2 places:
* Recent Folder: The recent folder is usually located under
  C:\Documents and Settings\[Your Profile]\Recent (The path is different
  under Windows Vista), and it contains shortcuts to the recently opened
  files.
* Registry: Each time that a file is selected in save/open dialog-box,
  the filename is added to the files list under
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ComD
  lg32\OpenSaveMRU



Using RecentFilesView
=====================

RecentFilesView doesn't require any installation process or additional
dll files. In order to start using it, simply run the executable file
(RecentFilesView.exe)
The main window of RecentFilesView display the list of all files that you
recently opened. You can select one or more items, and then save them
into text/html/xml file. You can also delete unwanted entries by using
'Delete Selected Items' option.



Command-Line Options
====================



/stext <Filename>
Save the files list into a regular text file.

/stab <Filename>
Save the files list into a tab-delimited text file.

/stabular <Filename>
Save the files list into a tabular text file.

/shtml <Filename>
Save the files list into HTML file (Horizontal).

/sverhtml <Filename>
Save the files list into HTML file (Vertical).

/sxml <Filename>
Save the files list to XML file.



Translating RecentFilesView to other languages
==============================================

In order to translate RecentFilesView to other language, follow the
instructions below:
1. Run RecentFilesView with /savelangfile parameter:
   RecentFilesView.exe /savelangfile
   A file named RecentFilesView_lng.ini will be created in the folder of
   RecentFilesView utility.
2. Open the created language file in Notepad or in any other text
   editor.
3. Translate all string entries to the desired language. Optionally,
   you can also add your name and/or a link to your Web site.
   (TranslatorName and TranslatorURL values) If you add this information,
   it'll be used in the 'About' window.
4. After you finish the translation, Run RecentFilesView, and all
   translated strings will be loaded from the language file.
   If you want to run RecentFilesView without the translation, simply
   rename the language file, or move it to another folder.



License
=======

This utility is released as freeware. You are allowed to freely
distribute this utility via floppy disk, CD-ROM, Internet, or in any
other way, as long as you don't charge anything for this. If you
distribute this utility, you must include all files in the distribution
package, without any modification !



Disclaimer
==========

The software is provided "AS IS" without any warranty, either expressed
or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The author will not
be liable for any special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages
due to loss of data or any other reason.



Feedback
========

If you have any problem, suggestion, comment, or you found a bug in my
utility, you can send a message to nirsofer@yahoo.com
