XTree Gold 4.0 for Windows

SUPPORT FOR WINDOWS 95

XTree Gold 4.0 for Windows is compatible with Windows 3.1x, Windows for 
Workgroups 3.1x, and Windows 95. No other operating systems are certified 
by Symantec as compatible with XTree Gold 4.0 for Windows.

We provide this information to help you make the most of running XTree Gold
4.0 for Windows under Windows 95. This document includes all the
information we have available on running XTree Gold 4.0 for Windows under 
Windows 95.


XTree Gold 4.0 for Windows and Windows 95

XTree Gold 4.0 for Windows was developed with built-in compatibility for
Windows 95. However, XTree Gold 4.0 for Windows was released while Windows 
95 was still in development and as Windows 95 has evolved, some changes 
have occurred in the operating system that have required a program patch to 
be issued for XTree Gold 4.0 for Windows. Information about the program 
patch and its availability is later in this document.

It is possible to use most of the functions within XTree Gold 4.0 for
Windows as a 16-bit applications under Windows 95, but do not run the 
advanced disk functions for undeleting files or formatting disks with "make 
bootable" enabled.

NOTE: The Norton Navigator for Windows 95 is available from both Symantec
      Customer Service and most computer software retail outlets. A special
      trade-up version is available to owners of XTree Gold 4.0 for Windows
      at a reduced price. For more information on Symantec's Windows 95
      products, contact Symantec Customer Service at (800) 441-7234 or
      (503) 334-6054.
      Outside the United States, call the product support telephone number
      that came with your copy of XTree Gold 4.0 for Windows.


Installation issues

XTree Gold 4.0 for Windows installs with no problems using Windows 95
installation tools.


Program limitations

With the exceptions of the following, all functions in XTree Gold 4.0 for
Windows work as documented without limitations:

* Make System Disk

* Format Disk (with make disk bootable enabled)

* Undelete Support

* File Companions

* Dragging files to the Windows 95 desktop

Additionally, as Windows 95 has evolved, some functions that worked when
XTree Gold 4.0 for Windows was first released no longer function correctly. 

A program patch has been released to correct problems related to copying
files from a NetWare server with resulting invalid file sizes, and a 
problem that occurred when pressing the Page Down key in the file viewer.

This update, W95FIX.EXE, can be downloaded from any of our online services:

 * Symantec BBS: (503) 484-6669

 * Symantec FTP site: ftp.symantec.com

 * Microsoft Network Go Word: Sym-Files

 * CompuServe: GO SYMCPW

 * America Online Keyword: Symantec


Long File Name (LFN) usage

File operations using Long File Names, such as create and rename, is not
possible in XTree Gold 4.0 for Windows. You must use the standard 8+3 
naming convention. However, copying and moving files with existing long 
file names does work. To display long file names in XTree Gold 4.0 for 
Windows under Windows 95, follow these steps: 

 1 Pull down the View menu.

 2 Select File Details/Custom.

 3 Select Long Descriptions.

An additional column named Long Description is added to the file pane where
the Windows 95 Long File Name information appears.


Universal Naming Convention (UNC) usage

XTree Gold 4.0 for Windows is not aware of Universal Naming Conventions
used in Windows 95. To see files on network volumes, it is necessary to map 
to a drive letter.


Remember that XTree Gold 4.0 for Windows was designed to be compatible with
Windows 95, but not Windows 95 compliant.  You may experience problems 
other than those outlined in this document.