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[Software     name]  Removal of traces. Ver.1.6
[Registered   name]  RemovalTraces.zip
[Copyright  holder]  A.MORICHIKA m_akira@ka2.so-net.ne.jp
[Compatible models]  Windows 11/10
[Required      DLL]  .NET Framework 4.8.1
[Software     type]  Free software
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[Software introduction]

+ Overview.

 This software is a tool that deletes an alternative data stream (Alternate Data Stream, hereinafter referred to as ADS) called Zone.Identifier that is added to the data downloaded from the Internet.

 If you drag and drop the file, ADS will be deleted if it is attached.

 Alternatively, you can right-click from Explorer and specify "Send to".

+ Description of the file.

    <Unzip folder>
    .\ReadMe.txt        : Japanese file.
    .\ReadMe_en.txt     : This file.
    .\RemovalTraces.exe : Installer


+ How to install.

 Please unblock the decompressed file from the file properties.

 Confirm that the extracted configuration is in the above state, and run RemovalTraces.exe to start installation.

 To uninstall, go to "Add or Remove Programs" in the Control Panel.
 The program name is "Removal of traces".

 ".NET Framework 4.8.1" is required for operation.
 https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet-framework/thank-you/net481-web-installer


+ Precautions.

 The ADS that is deleted is limited to 'Zone.Identifier'. (Can be specified with /key)

 The conversion list will switch to the initial screen after 3 seconds, but you can redisplay it with the Back key.

 If you select from Explorer and convert from "Send to", it will automatically end after 5 seconds. Click the frame to cancel.

 Press the Enter key to return to the initial screen.


+ Simple usage instructions.

 When started, a dialog will be displayed.

 If you drag and drop the target file from Explorer, the target data will be deleted.

 A ring-shaped button is displayed during the process. If you want to cancel, please press.

 If the target data is not included, a warning message will be displayed.


+ Other.

 You can delete it by selecting it from Explorer and selecting "Send to" and then "Removal of traces".

 It can also be processed by specifying the following arguments in the executable file.

    RemovalTraces.exe C:\Users\<username>\Downloads\*.jpg

    ⇒ Process all jpg in the download folder.

    RemovalTraces.exe C:\Users\<username>\Downloads\*.jpg /sub

    ⇒ Process all jpgs in the download folder (subfolders).

    RemovalTraces.exe C:\Users\<username>\Downloads\*.jpg /end

    ⇒ Process all jpg in the download folder and exit.

    If the path name contains a space, enclose the path name in "".

 About parameters at startup

    /key  ADS key ('Zone.Identifier' added by download if omitted)
    /sub  subfolders are also included.
    /end  End after conversion.


+ Version history.

    Ver.1.6   2026.8.30

    - The library has been changed from .NET Framework 4.8 to 4.8.1.
    - Rebuilt using Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 Community.

    Ver.1.5   2025.3.2

    - Support for updating controls.

    Ver.1.4   2023.4.24

    - Improved the number of files to "Send to" from Explorer.

    Ver.1.3   2023.3.1

    - Removed Windows 8 from supported models.
    - Changed the version of .NET Framework to 4.8.

    Ver.1.2   2022.11.18

    - The conversion list can be displayed with the Back key.
    - Added support for dark mode switching on Windows 10 and later.
    - After converting with "Send to", the end time is displayed.

    Ver.1.1   2022.4.10

    - Changed the design of the frame.
    - Added support for dark mode frame colors.
    - The ADS key can now be specified from the argument.
    - Added an operation that does not automatically reset the display of the conversion list.

    Ver.1.0   2022.4.1

    - First edition released.

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+ Copyright and Disclaimer, etc.

 This software is free software.
 I have the copyright of this program.
 The author assumes no responsibility for any damages or disabilities resulting from the use of this program.
 The author is not obligated to fix bugs or upgrade.
 There are no restrictions on reprinting and distribution by communication and personal handing as long as there are no changes to the contents.

+ Contact information.

    m_akira@ka2.so-net.ne.jp


+ Reference document.

    https://developer.microsoft.com/ja-jp/

    https://docs.microsoft.com/ja-jp/dotnet/framework/wpf/getting-started/walkthrough-my-first-wpf-desktop-application

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