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David Duffy

Personal Project: SA0801A

David Duffy0905524

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David Duffy ...................................................................................................................1

1 Introduction .................................................................................................................3

1.1 Background ..........................................................................................................3

1.2 Software Purpose ..................................................................................................3

1.3 Development information .................................................................................... 3

1.4 Recent changes in TweakNow PowerPack 2009 Free: ........................................4

2 Installation...................................................................................................................4

2.1 Downloading and installing TweakNow PowerPack 2009..................................4

3 Documentation ............................................................................................................6

4 Software Operation..................................................................................................... 6

4.1 Directions for operation. (Task 1) ........................................................................6

4.2 Directions for operation (Task 2) .........................................................................8

5 Critical Appraisal ...................................................................................................... 10

5.1 Installation.......................................................................................................... 105.2 Documentation................................................................................................... 10

5.3 Software............................................................................................................. 10

6 Appendix 1 ................................................................................................................ 11

6.1 Changes implemented........................................................................................ 11

7 Appendix 2

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7.1 Outside review of user note................................................................................12

8 Appendix 3

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8.1 Personal review of others user note ....................................................................14

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1 Introduction

1.1 Background

TweakNow PowerPack 2009 is a fully integrated suite of utilities which aids in the

fine-tuning of every aspect of your computers Operating System and Web Browser.

1.2 Software Purpose

TweakNow PowerPack 2009 enables you to tweak, modify, and monitor all aspects of

your computer. From managing the free memory you have available to run windows

programs with the RAM Idle program, to running up to four custom-designed desktop

setups simultaneously with the Virtual Desktop program.

Features included in the software are:

Disk Cleaner Disk usage analyzer

Auto Shutdown

CD Autorun

Configuration Files

Process manager

TweakNow Shortcut

RAM Optimizer

Virtual Desktop

Registry Cleaner

Registry Defragmenter Startup Manager

System Information

Track Cleaner

Uninstall Program

Windows Secret

1.3 Development information

Detailed development information on TweakNow PowerPack 2009 is not available tothe general public. After extensive research and emails to the developers, the only

information that could be attained was that TweakNow PowerPack 2009 is the third

program developed by the company tweaknow.com. The program was released on

October 29th, 2009 as version 1.7.2. Previous releases of this program are unknown.

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1.4 Recent changes in TweakNow PowerPack 2009 Free:

Windows Secret: added two new registry tweaks: enable custom Logon

background and specify Logon screen text and button set style (Windows 7

only).

Windows Secret: Fixed random null pointer error when opening "Windows

Explorer" page.

Disk Cleaner: Fixed problem with "Also Exclude Child Folders" option not

working properly.

Other minor improvements and bug fixes.

2 Installation.

2.1 Downloading and installing TweakNow PowerPack 2009.

This section contains the details for downloading and installing TweakNow

PowerPack 2009.

Download.

The latest version of TweakNow PowerPack 2009 can be downloaded from

http://www.tweaknow.com/powerPack.html. Click on the download link on the left

hand side of the page, choose a download destination and save the setup file. The file

may also be run without downloading by selecting the open option instead of

saving.

The installation file is 7.09mb in size and is distributed as an executable file.

(PowerPack172.exe)

Installing the program.

Before installing the program, you must ensure your computer meets the minimum

system requirements.

Software:

Windows XP

Windows Vista

Windows 7

Hardware:

There are no special hardware requirements for running TweakNow PowerPack 2009.

As long as your PC is installed with a supported version of Windows (see supported

list above), you should have no problem running TweakNow PowerPack 2009 on

your PC.

The only difference between installing after downloading and installing from theinternet is the first step.

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1.1 For online installation, click on the download link and select Run.

1.2 For standard installation, navigate to the folder containing the PowerPack172

executable and double click on it.

2 Both installation styles now follow the same directions.

3 If installing on Windows Vista, a User Account Control Message may appear.

Click Allow to continue.4 Click Next on the welcome screen.

5 Read through the End User license Agreement, and if you agree select the I

accept the agreement radio button and click next to continue.

6 Choose the destination location for installing the software, (The default is already

populated for you) and click next to continue.

7 Choose the installation type, (Full, compact, or custom) and click next to continue.

8 Choose the destination folder in the start menu for the programs shortcuts and

click next to continue.

9 Select the check boxes if you require a shortcut on the desktop or in the quick

launch section, then click next to continue.

10 On this page you review the selections you have made during the setup process

and if necessary, use the back button to change any options. Click install to

continue and install the software.

11 Once installation is complete you have the option to automatically run the

program when the installer exits. If you require this, click the checkbox.

Otherwise, click Finish to end.

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3 Documentation

All documentation is contained within the installed help file. This can be accessed

either through the program interface, (clicking the help option on the title bar) or by

navigating to the program folder on the start menu. In the help file is all theinformation on the program and the functions it performs.

Included sections are:

Welcome

Whats new

Keyboard shortcut

License agreement

How to contact us

Installation

System requirementsInstallation

Uninstallation

TweakNow modules

Disk cleaner

Disk usage analyzer

Miscellaneous tools

Auto shutdown

CD autorun

Configuration files

Process manager

TweakNow shortcutRAM optimizer

Virtual Desktop

Registry cleaner

Registry defragmenter

Startup manager

System information

Track cleaner

Uninstall program

Windows cleaner

4 Software Operation.The operation of the software is very user friendly and well laid out with a simple,

clean graphical user interface. All options are set to the side and clearly labelled, all

operational information, configurations and results are encapsulated within a main

window to the right. There is also a button on the menu bar for direct checking for

updates to the software.

For the first task, the registry cleaner module will be used; however any registry

entries relating to fonts will be overlooked.

4.1 Directions for operation. (Task 1)1. Start up the program by double clicking the shortcut on the desktop.

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2. If using windows vista, a User account control message will pop up,

click Continue.

3. On the main screen click on the Registry Cleaner option on the left

of the screen.

4. Select the options tab from the top right of the main window.5. In the Scan mode tab, select the Custom (Expert mode) radio

button.

6. Ensure that the Fonts Section check box does not have a tick in the

box.

7. select OK

8. Select the Scan Registry option from the top left of the main

window.

9. The program will now scan for any invalid registry keys and display

any results in the main window. DO NOT CLOSE THE PROGRAM

OR POWER OFF THE COMPUTER WHILST THIS OPERATION

IS BEING PERFORMED.10. Once the program has finished its scan it displays the results in the

main window area. All results are coded with a green shield for

registry entries that are safe to delete and a yellow shield for entries

that are Not fully safe to delete. Select Show safe to delete items

from the drop down list above the results window.

11. Select the first Green Shield entry and click on the Problem detail

tab at the bottom of the main window. This will give any additional

information on the invalid registry entry.

12. Select the Open with regedit option above the results window.

13. Find the registry entry that matches the invalid one. Right-click on itsname.

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14. Choose Delete.

15. Click on yes on the pop-up window that appears.

16. Close regedit and return to the programs main window.

17. Click on the Clean Registry button above the results window. This

will automatically remove all Safe to delete items, saving you the

difficulty of having to repeat steps 11 to 15 for every error.

18. Close the program by clicking on PowerPack on the menu bar, and

clicking Exit.

4.2 Directions for operation (Task 2)

1. Start up the program by double clicking the shortcut on the desktop.

2. If using windows vista, a User account control message will pop up,

click Continue.

3. On the main screen click on the Disk Cleaner option on the left of

the screen.

4. Select the options tab from the top right of the main window.

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5. Select the Directoriesy or file to exclude option from the top of the

main window.

6. Click on New.

7. In the Type of item to exclude drop down box, select Folder.

8. Next to the input box is a directory icon, click on it to bring up thebrowse for folder explorer window.

9. Navigate to the folder, c:\windows\system32\config\RegBack\ select

it, click OK. (This is the folder where the deleted registry backups

are kept. Folder will only exist if Task 1 has been completed.

Otherwise choose folder C:\windows\system32 as the folder to

exclude.)

10. Review the screen to ensure options are correct and select OK.

11. Select the Delete Method option from the top of the main window.

12. Ensure Backup and Delete Unused Files Radio button is selected.

13. Select Drives and Unused File Type option from the top of the main

window.

14. Place a tick in the checkbox next to (C:\). This selects the drive to

scan and clean.

15. Select Scan Drives from the top of the main window.

16. The program will now scan for any invalid or unused (Orphan) filesand display any results in the main window. DO NOT CLOSE THE

PROGRAM OR POWER OFF THE COMPUTER WHILST THIS

OPERATION IS BEING PERFORMED.

17. Once the program has finished its scan, the results are displayed in the

main window. Ensure none of the backup files from the registry folder

selected previously are included in this list. If they are repeat steps 4 to

10 carefully.

18. Select the Delete option from above the results window.

19. This deletes all the unused files from your system.

20. Close the program by clicking on PowerPack on the menu bar, and

clicking Exit.

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5 Critical AppraisalIn this section, I will express my critical view of TweakNow PowerPack 2009. The

main points I will be covering will be the installation, the documentation, along with

how useful and simple the program is for anyone to use.

5.1 Installation.

TweakNow PowerPack 2009 is delivered as a simple and user friendly windows

installer. There are no requirements for technical knowledge during this process as all

the user has to do is choose whether or not to accept the license agreement, choose a

destination to install to (Default directory is populated as standard), and choose

whether or not they would like a desktop and/or quick launch icon.

The installation time is also minimal, taking less than a minute to install from start to

finish. By simply following the step by step installation guide in the userdocumentation there can be no fault.

5.2 Documentation.

The documentation accompanying TweakNow PowerPack 2009 is minimal at best

and is encapsulated into the Help file. For a program with the potential to boost a

systems performance or essentially destroy it from the inside out, there are no blatant

warnings or tutorials to be found within the documentation. All the included

documentation does is give a brief happy description of the different modules and

leaves the user to their own devices. More would be expected from a program such as

this. Another downfall of the documentation is that there is no information about the

developers or the company.

5.3 Software.

The software itself is easy to use. Very aesthetically well laid out with a crisp clean

interface. All modules are easy to find with no trawling through menus and sub-

menus to find what youre looking for. However, the program seems a little basic.

The reason for this is that it is too well laid out, too automated, there is almost nothing

for the user to do or configure. For a program that has the ability to speed up or crash

the users system, it doesnt offer much in the way of customisable options. Theprogram also seems a bit too basic in both look and feel, and whilst using it I found

myself wondering if it was actually doing anything and double checking with another

program. For a novice computer user this program may be one of the best options

when starting to dabble with system tweaking. However, for anyone that is even

remotely comfortable with their computing knowledge, there are better programs.

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6 Appendix 1

6.1 Changes implemented.1. Added Screen Captures to the document to give users a visual reference when

talking about the program.

2. Changed word in 4.2.5 from directories to exclude to Directory or file to

exclude.

3. Added Folder will only exist if Task 1 has been completed. Otherwise choose

folder C:\windows\system32 as the folder to exclude.

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7 Appendix 2

7.1 Outside review of user note.David Duffy 0905524

Tweak NowIntroduction

Background

I found that the introduction was well written.

Software purpose

The purpose of the application and its features were well displayed. The only thing I

could suggest is that you expand on some of the features likeVirtual Desktop and

explain what they mean.

Development Information

I know how you say you can't find any more information, however you can expand

upon the company who developed it like its history, where its situated and what

kind of company is it.

Recent Changes in Tweaknow Power 2009 Free

Good information on recent changes.

Installation

Downloading and Installing Tweaknow Power 2009

Make sure the download link is displayed on the printout, for when I tried to for theinstructions there was no link where the link should be. The requirements for the

usage of the application are well displayed. The instructions can be a little more in

depth explaining what the options chosen do and if they were to change what would

happen? Especially the installation of Full, compact, or customize. One thing when I

first looked through the usernote is NEED MORE SCREENSHOTS for there was

not even one. Screenshots are good to you and the user it helps you explain what

you are asking of the reader, but also lets the user know they are heading in the right

direction (like a safe point if you will).

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DocumentationWell informed again but still need screenshots - even if to show what the help

window is like. Also because the link to the download site was missing I found

TweakNow on cnet.com download which only had the latest version 1.7.2, so see if

there are differences and if there are point them out and explain why the screens lookdifferent and that.

Software Operations

Directions for Operations (task1)

Very nice and simple step by step walkthrough, but like before, a few screenshots

would make it perfect and more user friendly in my opinion

Directions for Operations (task2)

It all goes well until number 9 where you have to find the folder - it was not on the

computer I was using and it might not be when someone else is using it could besomewhere else in the c drive, a screenshot would have been a great help here, put

any options on why there is no folder and try to by pass it.

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8 Appendix 3

8.1 Personal review of others user note

BackgroundAfter reading the background section, and without running the software, do you

know:

- What the software is called?Unreal Editor 3

- What the software is for / what its main purpose is?The editing and creation of

MODs? and levels for the game Unreal.

- Why it was developed?To create the game Unreal.

- Who developed the software and when?The software was developed in 1998,

doesnt say who it was developed by.

Comments:

For such an immense program, there should be some more information on the

background of the software as opposed to one page. There is no information about

who actually created the software. Overall pretty basic.

InstallationDoes the installation guide provide sufficient information for you to:

- Find the software from its download site?No download information supplied. One

file was supplied by the document creator however that was in .ut3 format, which

requires unreal editor to install. From researching the web, unreal editor is only

included in the game unreal tournament. Neither of which were supplied or readily

available for download.

- Download the software into an appropriate (file) location?No download available.

- Install the software such that the software is able to run?Not available.

- Is the selection of any configuration options explained clearly?Not available.

- Is too much attention given to routine tasks that a typical user would know how to

work through?No, quite basic installer. (as far as I can tell from screen caps)

- Is any ancillary software platform required and is this made clear?Theres none

required for this program.

Comments:

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No installation was possible as I needed Unreal Tournament game to be able to use

the editor as it is included in the game files.

Apart from that, easy to follow.

DocumentationWhere documentation exists either on the download site or as part of the software:

- Is the location of the documentation indicated?There is a web address supplied for

the documentation. However the address is simply for the home page. The website

is a developers site that supplies help and tutorials for all types of coding and design.

Had to search through the site to find anything about the unreal engine.

A more direct link should be included in the user guide so the reader doesnt lose

interest while looking for information.

- Are the contents of that documentation summarised appropriately?No. Not

summarised at all.

Where there is no documentation evident on the site or as part of the software is this

noted? No.

Comments:

Not a lot of documentation provided, would need to put DIRECT link in to show the

user what documentation was provided.

Software operationThe software operation section, which is the most substantial section of the user

note, should provide a general overview of the software and how to use it together

with at least two substantial tasks to be completed.

In general, does the overview provide:

- A comprehensive summary of the overall operation of the software?There were

brief instructions for using the buttons needed to be used. Very basic instructions for

such a complex program.

- An explanation of the main interface components, e.g. windows, menu options,

such that you understand the overall software interface?No. only buttons and tabs

that were explained were the ones to be used. Which were very few.

- Does the overview provide sufficient content to contextualise the tasks (below)?

Yes they are sufficient to complete the objectives.

For each task described:

- Is there a step-by-step guide for the completion of that task?Seemed clear enough.

Couldnt complete tasks though as I dont have the unreal game or editor.

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- Is there any ambiguity in any of the steps in the task?No it was all clear and

understandable.

- Is the purpose of each step made clear?There is no purpose explained as to why I

am doing the majority of the steps just instructions.

- Does the selected task, in your opinion, reveal some of the core functionality / keyfeatures of the software?Probably. Again couldnt complete tasks due to lack of

software.

Comments:

Couldnt complete tasks as I didnt have the software.

Critical appraisalThe critical appraisal should address key strengths and weaknesses of the software

product and/or its documentation and, where appropriate, consider that software

within the context of alternative approaches.

Does the critical appraisal:

- Identify the strengths (useful functionality / parts that work very well) of the software

and are these justified?

- Identify the weaknesses (obscure functionality / parts that are not well

implemented / appear to have no value) of the software and are these justified?

- Appraise, where it exists, the documentation as a useful guide to the installation

and/or operation of the software?

- Relate the specified software to other software that may provide similar

functionality?

Comments:

There was no critical appraisal, there was a conclusion. However, for such an

immense program the conclusion was 4 lines long. Could do with more detail,

opinion, pros and cons etc.

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