CE Software Releases QuicKeys 2.0 for Windows; Leading Automation Utility Software Introduces Over 30 New Features and Windows 2000 Compatibility.

Business Editors & Technology Writers

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 2000

CE SOFTWARE, INC. (OTCBB:CESW) today announced the release of QuicKeys 2.0 for Windows, its industry-leading automation utility software. Version 2.0 adds Windows 2000 compatibility, pop out toolbars, screen capture, universal spell checker and many more time-saving features and improvements. A free 30-day demo is available for download from www.cesoft.com/downloads.

"QuicKeys is the next best thing to being able to control your computer by thought alone," said Paul Vincent Craven, Windows expert and Java Programming Consultant. "QuicKeys is the first thing I install after the operating system."

QuicKeys 2.0 for Windows includes many compelling new features and improvements designed to make QuicKeys more powerful and easier to use. QuicKeys 2.0 empowers the user to:

-- Save valuable screen space with new Pop Out toolbars.

-- Check the spelling of text in virtually any document.

-- Automate zip file management. QuicKeys now allows the user to create,
extract, validate or add to zip files.

-- Accelerate typing with Quick Type. Specify typed abbreviations or choose
characters to represent long words, names or phrases.

-- Capture and save a screen shot of the entire screen or active window.

-- Move files to the recycle bin or empty the recycle bin in one step.

-- Control the location and size of a specified window.

-- Manage file attributes like date, time and "read only" setting without
complexity.

-- Plus many more new features that enrich QuicKeys, including full
compatibility with Windows 2000.

About QuicKeys

QuicKeys is a personal productivity tool that eliminates any repetitive and cumbersome daily computing tasks. QuicKeys dramatically reduces time and effort spent on the PC by automating routinely performed tasks on demand, in every application. With QuicKeys, users can assign a single key or button, or easily create powerful custom toolbars to perform simple functions - like opening a folder, typing text, choosing from menus, plus many more. QuicKeys also automates more complex routines, like a series of formatting commands performed often or compressing and sending files via E-mail. QuicKeys simply records the keystrokes and mouse-clicks involved in the task then plays the entire sequence back, quickly and accurately, whenever the user presses the hot key or clicks the toolbar button designated for that task. All this without having to learn complicated programming language.

"Now you can turn mindless repetitive work into a walk in the park with QuicKeys 2.0 for Windows," said Adam Z. Lein, computer graphics designer and Windows expert. "The new pop out toolbars give me access to any number of programmed actions or applications without taking up precious desktop real estate."

"People who use Windows on a daily basis need an automation tool that is flexible, full-featured and easy to use," said John S. Kirk, President of CE Software, Inc. "They are looking for an easy way to boost productivity, saving them time and money. We provide that solution with QuicKeys 2.0 for Windows by allowing the user to control the computer, and have fun at the same time."

Pricing and Availability

QuicKeys 2.0 for Windows is $49.95. An upgrade from earlier versions is $29.95. QuicKeys 2.0 for Windows is immediately available via the Internet at www.cesoft.com or direct from CE Software at 800-523-7638. Version 2.0 is also available through national distributors such as Ingram Micro, mail-order catalogs such as MicroWarehouse and PC Connection, software resellers worldwide, and via the Internet at www.quickeys.com.

CE Software, Inc.

Since 1981, CE Software, Inc. has developed automation utilities and E-mail software that save time and effort for millions of Microsoft Windows 95/98/00, Windows NT and Macintosh users. For more information: [phone] or www.cesoft.com.

(c) Copyright 2000 CE Software, Inc. All rights reserved. CE Software, CE and the CE Software logo are trademarks. QuicKeys is a registered trademark of CE Software, Inc. All other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

Suggested Retail Price: $49.95 Upgrade from earlier versions: $29.95 Free 30-day demo available: www.cesoft.com