New version under development

jv16

Check this out: http://www.macecraft.com/news/85/

In other words, this is the first major update to the jv16 PowerTools 2005 and it will contain some of the features which were left out from the original release of the PT 2005 (due to schedule issues).

But, the new version will also contain many brand new features such as the File Organizer. The new version might also contain the new Software Manager, it's a combination of the Reg Manager's Installed software and Add/Remove lists and the Custom Remove feature of the jv16 PowerTools 1.4.1 and that also comes with some new features. Basically, it's a new kind of tool to handle installed software.

We are expecting the new version to be out within a few months, the beta testing should start within one month

I will post the detailed list of improvements when I know it but if you have any feature requests, this is the time to send them. You can write them either to this thread or to: info@macecraft.com. Remember, if you suggest a good idea (i.e. a feature we implement to the product) you will get a free personal license for the product!

doogie

Now this I'm looking forward to Jouni. Did I see that it will include the option to show new registry entries as did older builds of PowerTools. I always thought that was an extremely useful feature.

jv16

The feature called Software Manager will also be included to the next version.

blackdex

Something i still miss and find very usefull is an option to disable/enable 'Starting Programs'. Also i hope the option to add Starting Programs will return :).

jv16

The option to add starting programs is coming with the next update and the ability to enable/disable starting programs is most likely coming in the future too.

I'll try to compile a comprehensive list of the upcoming features soon.

blackdex

Thats cool...

Just take ur time....

notok

Features I'd like to see:

- MMC snap-in

- Registry "defrag" with option to defrag after cleaning

- Customizable entries for the history cleaner with a way for users to share (even if just posting entries in the forum)

- Organize the file cleaner results in a collapsable tree view by location

- Resize all windows

- Search for corrupted files and maybe something like ByteGuardian to repair? (I know.. wishful thinking)

- File tool to extract a system file from the Windows CD (this is the only thing I miss about Windows 98 )

- List files on drive by accessed, modified, or creation date with option to list by program rather than all individual files (similar to MS Supoprt Tools Visual File Info) and maybe read the log of executed programs (I know it exists in Windows, but don't know where)

- Random data algorythims for secure deletion (ie, DoD & Guttman methods)

- Plug-ins. If you build it, they will come...

- A launchbar to run 3rd party apps from within jv16 (just imagine having access to all the SysInternals tools from jv16!)

- Event triggers for privacy protector, such as closing of arbitrary programs, or at least ability to schedule with task scheduler. If it is possible to have event trigger after program close then have an option to pop-up components, like cookie manager, after browser close

- Context menu item to Google registry and file entries

- HOSTS file editor, including merge and switch

- A few privacy reg tweaks for things like clear pagefile at shutdown, disable user tracking, etc. You could probably make this a tab in the Registry Manager

Backup tool options:

- Icon in the main window

- Full registry backup

- System files backup (with ability to add user defined files & file types, like drivers) and do CRC checking of backed up files

- Automation capability in the automation tool and with a task scheduler, including options to have only a set amount of backup files, deleting old backups when saving new ones

Registry manager options:

- Context menu editor

- View, edit, disable, uninstall drivers

- LSP editor

- ActiveX components

Whew, ok.. I know that's a lot to ask, but hopefully there's at least a few gems in there :) Basically, I would like it if I only ever had to open one program (yours) to take care of all system maintenance and analysis tasks, and automate it all from one place. I would also like to not have to install a handful of little utilities (like ntregopt and erunt) to fill in the little things.

Thanks!

jv16

A great list, thanks.

A few comments:

"Customizable entries for the history cleaner with a way for users to share" This is coming, most likely to the next update or the one coming after that.

"Resize all windows". Coming to the next update.

"Random data algorythims for secure deletion (ie, DoD & Guttman methods)". Already implemented in jv16 PowerTools. Look for the Wipe button under the File Tool.

There were too many good suggestions to comment, many of them are coming to the product sooner or later, sooner rather than later if it's up to me.

jv16

Some people have requested a more open development process from us. As an answer to that I will keep a BLOG of the development of the new version.

You can read it from: http://www.macecraft.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=214

notok

"Random data algorythims for secure deletion (ie, DoD & Guttman methods)". Already implemented in jv16 PowerTools. Look for the Wipe button under the File Tool.Ah, I could have sworn the last time I looked at it in the program preferences it just said "overwrite" :

many of them are coming to the product sooner or later, sooner rather than later if it's up to me.Some people have requested a more open development process from us. As an answer to that I will keep a BLOG of the development of the new version. Awesome, thanks for everything! The blog is a great idea, I wish more developers would do this.

blackdex

What also would be nice is something like an install/setup logger..

That.. when you install some software, and have PowerTools running, it records the files and registry entries it installs. And then after that is done it can save it.

This way you can almost realy remove every entries and/or file that is installed with the program.

But i think this is a very great feature.

blackdex

Also what i miss (Thinking about when reading about the new ' Software Manager'), is an option to change an instalation.

I Don't know if you already have implemented this, or whas going to.

But some software offer the option to change or remove the software.

Which are both different functions of the (un)install program.

jv16

BlackDex wrote
What also would be nice is something like an install/setup logger..

That.. when you install some software, and have PowerTools running, it records the files and registry entries it installs. And then after that is done it can save it.

This way you can almost realy remove every entries and/or file that is installed with the program.

But i think this is a very great feature.

This feature is coming in the future as a small (and inexpensive), separate product.

jv16

FYI: A few screenshots of the new version posted to: http://www.macecraft.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=878

blackdex

Looks real nice :).

Also a very big chalence.

Goodluck with it.

blackdex

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jv16

Great ideas!

blackdex

JV16-BLOG wrote

I started working on registry path abbreviation to the Registry Cleaner. In next version, you can define whether you want to see full registry paths of short.

In other words, for example:

HKEY_CURRENT_UESR\Software\Microsoft\Windows vs. HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows vs.

HKCU\Soft\MSoft\Win

I'll continue from this after lunch.

/me Envies you, i whish i could do programing all the time...

Im gona get me a good delphi book.. JV.. you have any good sugestion???

jv16

I'm afraid I can't recommend any Delphi book since I don't think I have ever read any.

blackdex

I just look at the stores here..

And it seems i can't find a good book.. So i have to learn from it by doing stuff and looking on the internet .

Owell... Thx anyway.