Dear PC Tools Deluxe Version 5 user: Thank you for your input and support. We really DO listen, and appreciate all the feedback you have given us on version 5. These files have some improvements and fixes: PCBACKUP: New Features: The new files PCBACKUP.EXE, PCB1.EXE - PCB5.EXE add a "Quick Compression" option which can reduce the number of disks needed to do a DMA backup and can (depending upon the speed of your machine) actually reduce the number of disks needed. This is now the default option as it is almost always better than using no compression. When it is compressing, it will let you know on the bottom line of the screen. Corrections: 1. Fixed a bug that could give an incorrect "not part of current set" error when doing a DOS-based restore. 2. Fixed a problem that could cause "error writing directory" on some machines. This could also cause the directory to be written very slowly on some other machines. 3. Improved the speed of DMA backups. (Note: some of you have mentioned that 5.1 PCBACKUP is much slower than 4.3. It WAS a little slower (about 10 percent), and that has been fixed. If you are seeing a large difference in speed, it is due to the fact that 5.1 uses a different track format than 4.3. This means that the FIRST backup you make over your 4.3-made backups will be slow, but after that it will be fast as the disks will be formatted into the new format.) It will also now let you know when it is formatting disks on the bottom line of the screen. 4. Fixed a problem that could sometimes leave a dialog box on the screen when it should have been put away. 5. The backup will now start right away if the first disk is already in the drive. 6. HP and Mouse Systems mice are now supported. DESKTOP: We moved the Database into a separate file called DBMS.OVL. Also fixed a problem that could cause the system to lock up on come CGA displays. Numerous other small fixes have been made. In addition to providing these files for download, we will be sending an update disk in about two weeks to registered owners. This will include ALL fixes, including minor ones. So if you purchased PC Tools Deluxe through a dealer, please get your registration card into us so we can find you! Please remember that these files are being provided so that registered owners can get any improvements and bug fixes quickly. These files are not shareware, nor are all the files that are needed to use the program provided - just the enhanced or changed files. Thanks again. We realize that for those of you who are updating from version 4, there is a whole new interface to learn. We encourage you to really give it a try. In the long run, we think you will like it much better. Also, we apologize for the difficulty you may have in getting through on our tech support phone lines. You can dial both (503) 690-8080 and 8090. We have 25 lines, but we have also just shipped 3 months of product in one month, so there are quite a few more calls. We're doing everything we can to remedy the situation and we appreciate your patience and understanding. We are very committed to PC Tools Deluxe version 5 and to making it as compatible as possible. We really do appreciate your input! Very truly yours, Central Point Software Customer Support