AutoClipClear v1.3 Read Me
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Automatic Clipboard Cleaner utility for Windows 9x/Me/NT4/XP/Vista/7-10
FREEWARE

Note:
To easily view the contents of this file in Notepad,
make sure its word wrap from Menu Edit is enabled.


What is it:
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This small formless assembler-compiled applet of less than 4KB will automatically clear the Windows Clipboard when run. It doesn't stay in memory and immediately terminates after its job is done. It takes less than a second to remove the contents of your Clipboard. It works silently and it doesn't display any messages, it just does its work (if the Clipboard is already empty when it is run, then nothing happens).

What may this be good for, you may ask...:)

Well, you may want to release from the Clipboard e.g., a huge image that may unnecessarily bind your system resources thus decreasing the amount of RAM available on your PC, but even more importantly, you may use it as a security add-on to increase the safety of your data and your privacy. How?

Just imagine a situation that you log into your e-mail account pasting into its input box your long, complicated (and safe!) password from the Clipboard using Ctrl+V keys (many people do that, surprisingly). As soon as you do this, your password will have been loaded into the memory of that PC and in case it has not been restarted it will remain there even for many hours, until... you Cut or Copy yet another information into the Clipboard, automatically replacing the previous one. But what may happen if you just check your e-mail and leave, allowing another user to use that PC? You probably guess it by yourself by now - if this user presses Ctrl+V keys in any text editor... your password will be displayed on screen, revealed and compromised. The same applies to any other textual or graphic info that might have been Cut or Copied into the Clipboard - if you like, an entire business, legal or other sensitive or personal letter or other documentation, bank account data etc., that should have been kept private and confidential.

And here's when the AutoClipClear comes to the rescue. Just execute this tiny formless applet and the Clipboard is immediately and irretrievably empty! If you like, you may even place a shortcut of this program into any Windows scheduler and configure it to be run when your PC becomes idle for a given amount of time or even run it simultaneously with your screen saver!

AutoClipClear is your irreplaceable security helper if you often use different PCs at public places as Internet cafs, hotels, as well as international conferences, etc. As it is a stand-alone and small applet not requiring any installation, configuration or additional libraries, it may be easily run from a removable USB drive. When you finish using the PC, run AutoClipClear to clear the Clipboard... and to duly sweep after yourself. AutoClipClear will provide you with enhanced safety, privacy and confidentiality of your work in Windows.


What's new in this version:
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Maintenance release.


To install:
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Copy the program's EXE file to a folder of your choice and run it as needed. No installer or uninstaller is provided for this program.


The status of the program:
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Freeware. Use it freely anywhere you like!

 
The distribution status of the program:
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This program may be freely copied and distributed without any limitations by anyone, anywhere, and by any media in its original state, provided it has not been modified in any way. No prior consent from Visual Fantasy is necessary.


How to uninstall:
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Just delete both files (program's EXE and this ReadMe file) from their folder.


Special requirements:
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None.


Donations:
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If you like this program and would like to contribute to its improvement, please donate. You can donate at Visual Fantasy 24/7 Secure Online Donations Portal at PayPal (Copy and Paste the following link into your web browser):
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Any donation, small or big, will be most welcome and gratefully appreciated. Our big THANK YOU will be returned to you in continuation of our work and improved quality of products you like to use.


Disclaimer:
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This program (hereinafter referred to as the "SOFTWARE"), is provided "as is" and without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. In no event shall Visual Fantasy or anyone else who has been involved in the creation or delivery of the SOFTWARE be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of the use of or inability to use the SOFTWARE.


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