Welcome to HtmlDiff 1.4
Copyright (C) 2003 ComponentSoftware, Inc.
All Rights Reserved

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*** Introduction ***
ComponentSoftware HTMLDiff (CS-HTMLDiff) is an advanced file-difference analysis tool for Microsoft Windows. HTMLDiff is a great asset to anyone in need of analyzing changes which have been made between two revisions of the same file or folder. HTMLDiff  is commonly used when analyzing HTML and XML documents.

Key features of HTMLDiff:

 Rich text display provides a unique, intuitive difference analysis.
 Comparisons can be made locally or over http or ftp protocols.
 Analysis results in a single screen, making it ideal for printout.
 Folder comparison window sorted by any key.
 HTML reports for both single-file and folder analysis.
 Analysis of XML
 Analysis of MS-Word documents 
 Print and print preview of difference analysis.

New in version 1.4:
 Improved image handling
 Various fixes

New in version 1.3:
 Various fixes

New in version 1.2:
 Improved support for Office XP
 Better help coverage for properties dialogs
 Improved treatment for anchor and comment tags
 Additional improvements and fixes

New in version 1.1:
 Greatly improved performance/speed on large files
 Option to "View changed lines only" in source and text mode
 Select amount of "wrapping lines" around change when only viewing changed lines
 Remembers last used files and folders
 Possibility to set font styles and background color for normal, deleted and inserted text
 Shortcuts for easier access
 Minor fixes

For HTMLDiff tips and tricks and for new version information, visit the HTMLDiff home page at: http://www.ComponentSoftware.com/products/htmldiff/

HTMLDiff is based on the HTMLDiff ActiveX control which lets you add the HTMLDiff functionality to your own applications and web pages. For full information, refer to: 
http://www.componentsoftware.com/products/DiffControl/index.htm


*** Installation and Activation ***

Uninstall any previously installed version of CS-HTMLDiff.
Run HTMLDiff14.exe from a temporary folder and follow the instructions in order to install HTMLDiff to the desired location. 
(e.g., C:\Program Files\HTMLDiff)


*** To uninstall HTMLDiff ***

Run Uninstall.exe from your HTMLDiff program folder for the program and all its components to be uninstalled
or
click Start, Settings and then Add/Remove programs and select HTMLDiff from the list of installed programs.


*** Requirements ***

Windows 95/98/Me/XP or Windows NT/2000 (NT 3.51 & 4.0 or later).

*** Technical Support ***

If you encounter any problem with HTMLDiff or have any comments, please visit:  
http://www.componentsoftware.com/asp/profile/MainSupport.asp
   
*** Order and Purchase ***
For purchase and order information, refer to:
http://www.componentsoftware.com/asp/orders/list.asp?IDProduct=HTMLDiff 

Note: A special discount is available for registered users of CS-RCS. To take advantage of this offer, please login to the CS-RCS customer site and click "Special offers".

*** Stay Informed ***

For up-to-date HTMLDiff information and new version notification, visit the HTMLDiff home page at http://www.ComponentSoftware.com/products/HTMLDiff and join the HTMLDiff mailing list.

*** Other Files ***

Refer to the file LICENSE.TXT for license agreement.