Okay Here is a big list of freeware. I hope this is a great help to you all.
Audiograbber 1.83
Audiograbber copies the audio digitally-not through the soundcard-which enables you to make perfect copies of the originals. It can even perform a test to see that the copies really are perfect. Audiograbber can also automatically normalise the music, delete silence from the start and/or end of tracks, and send them to a variety or external MP3 encoders Screen shot and download link below.
Click on image to enlarge
Download Link > Audiograbber 1.83
Tweak UI v2.1
This Windows PowerToy lets you access to system settings that are not exposed in the Windows XP default user interface, including mouse settings, taskbar settings, Explorer settings and more.
Download Link > Tweak UI v2.1
CableNut
CableNut is a tool for optimising your Internet Connection "i use this and get good results"
CableNut > Here
Softpedia Download > Here
Foxit Reader 2.3 for Windows
This is a full function PDF reader, document viewer and printer. Foxit has a small footprint 2.55mb small and fast, Handy for small systems, Laptops / Notebooks also high end systems and a lot neater and faster then the 30+mb Adobe
Link to download > Foxit Reader v2.3
ScreenHunter v5 Free
This is a completely free screen capture software for you to easily take screen shots, and very easy to use. ScreenHunter is for taking still image screen shots. It takes a part of the screen and saves it to an image file, such as BMP, JPEG or GIF, Hotkey from F1 to F12 and Print Screen key, Automatic file naming. For Windows 98 / NT4 / ME / 2000 / 2003, XP and Vista. File size at download is 3.3mb See Link below.
Link > ScreenHunter v5 Free
NTregOPT
This Application minimises the space occupied by the registry on Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 / Vista. The registry can become fragmented due to installing or uninstalling software, thereby occupying more space on your hard disk than necessary and decreasing overall performance. NTregOPT recreates each registry hive from scratch, compacting them to the minimum size possible.
Download Link > NTregOPT
Blender v2.46
Blender which is a completely free 3D modelling / content creation suite. Enter the exciting world of 3D today check out Blender its comparable to Z-Brush ! For Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista - Linux distributions (All) - Mac OS X 10.3+, Python 2.3 Suits PowerMac G5, Powerbook G4, iMac G5, if your interested in Graphical Art this brilliant free application is for you. Screen shots and download link below
- the only limit is your imagination.
NOTE - Minimal specs for Hardware
300 MHz CPU, 128 MB Ram, 20 MB free hard disk Space, 1024 x 768 px Display with 16 bit colour, 3 Button Mouse, Graphics Card with 16 MB Ram
Click on image to enlarge
File Assassin
This program can help you terminate and/or remove files that are locked because they are currently in use. It uses uses advanced techniques to unload modules, unlock file handles handles and terminate processes to allow the removal of the file. If this does not work, you can have Windows delete the file on reboot. Standalone program, no install needed. Compatible with Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 / Vista.
Read more and download at the site > File Assassin v1.06
WinRoll
A neat piece of software it can make a window roll into its title bar, send it to the back or make it stay on top. Minimise, maximise or close all visible windows, including minimising to the tray area. Make a window translucent on Windows 2000 or above, handy if you are working with multiple windows or a smaller screen. Screen shots and download link below
Translations - Russian, Italian, German and French
Click on images to enlarge
– Before -
- After
Download Link > Win Roll
KOffice v1.6 (For Linux)
This is a complete freeware office suite for Linux and has some cool features, - A frame-based word processor that can work in two modes: page oriented or layout oriented, a powerful spreadsheet application, A layered pixel image manipulation application and much more. Screen shot and download link below
Krita - click on image to enlarge
Kplato
Read more and download > KOffice v1.6
AutoStitch
This is a clever software application as it is the world's first fully automatic 2D image stitcher. Capable of stitching full view panoramas without any user input stitch any panorama completely automatically, whether 1D (horizontal) or 2D (horizontal and vertical). Screen shots of the proses and download link below
Click on images to enlarge
-From This-
-To This
Read more and download link > AutoStitch
Maxthon Web Browser
I am using this now Maxthon is a web browser that uses the Internet Explorer (IE) engine to display web pages. It has many advantages over IE. Maxthon has a Multiple Document Interface (also called Tabbed Browsing Interface) that allows you to load multiple web pages in Maxthon's main window; pages are indicated by tabs for easy navigation. Maxthon supports Mouse Gestures, so you can use your mouse to easily command Maxthon; for example, holding down your right mouse button and moving the mouse from right to left, is equivalent to pushing the back button. Another useful feature is the AD Hunter, which blocks popup windows; with the Filter List you can customise the blocked ads, and with the White List you can exclude specific sites from being blocked. With Maxthon's Groups, you can create groups of favorites that can be opened with one click. Maxthon can also take measures to protect your privacy; you can easily erase all cookies, cache, address and browsing history and even do so automatically. Maxthon supports IE extensions and has a sinkable interface and lots of skins.
Read more and download at site > Maxthon.com
Zip Genius v6.0.3.1150
This is a very good Zip file opener & compressor it supports more than 20 compressed archive formats, including CD/DVD-ROM image files in ISO9660 standard, plus it supports more than 20 formats of compressed archives, including RAR, ARJ, ACE, CAB, SQX, OpenOffice.org documents and the excellent 7Zip,ZipGenius now can precompress executable files going to be added to a ZIP archive through the UPX compressor.
Download Link > Zip Genius v6.0.3.1150
RegSeeker
When it comes to Registry cleaners I have learnt to be very careful as some just don’t do as they say and some can wipe out Registry entries that you need "eg" wipe out Paint Shop Pro because the cleaner thinks it a spyware app !, so through trial and error today I use RegSeeker (because it does what its meant to do clear out the rubbish and redundant entries in the Registry and only that), I use RegSeeker on all my Computers and have for quite some time (with no problems). I do download a lot of programs to try out and when I uninstall them RegSeeker clears all the Registry entries that are now not needed.
RegSeeker includes a powerful registry cleaner and can display various information like your startup entries, several histories (even index.dat files), installed applications and much more ! With RegSeeker you can search for any item inside your registry, export/delete the results, open them in the registry. Also RegSeeker gives you the option to make a backup before anything is deleted, RegSeeker works better and is safer than many retail Registry cleaners and its free !. RegSeeker is in Zip file format and is a standalone application “you don’t install it uses no resources”.
Download Link > RegSeeker 1.55 latest
Darik's Boot and Nuke
Darik's Boot and Nuke ("DBAN") is a small application that can completely delete the contents of any hard disk that it can detect, i have used it and it works very well and now can be loaded to USB Flash Drive (if your BIOS supports a Flash Drive boot option)
Darik's Boot and Nuke - Darik's Boot and Nuke ("DBAN") is a self-contained boot floppy that securely wipes the hard disks of most computers. DBAN will automatically and completely delete the contents of any hard disk that it can detect, which makes it an appropriate utility for bulk or emergency data destruction. Open Source Free Software. This kind of privacy software is not for the fainthearted as it is clearly designed to delete irrecoverably all your data..... but, if this is what you need, then DBAN works and works well. More info: DBAN is a means of ensuring due diligence in computer recycling, a way of preventing identity theft if you want to sell a computer, and a good way to totally clean a Microsoft Windows installation of viruses and spyware. DBAN prevents all known techniques of hard disk forensic analysis.
DBAN Read / Download > Dark`s Boot and Nuke (Hard Drive Disk Wipe)
Block Windows SP3
If you don't want Service Pack 3 from Microsoft Windows Update you can block it via a fix from Microsoft (see Link below)
Link > Windows SP3 Blocker
Big Free Clock v2.0
This is a very colourful resizable desktop clock, use 12 hour or 24 hour time displays. The clock can be minimised in the system tray The digits can be translucent (partial see-through for XP / 2000 / Vista only). The digits can be any colour. The clock can be resized to virtually any size on your desktop including FULL SCREEN. For Windows Windows XP / 95 / 98 / ME / Vista. File size at download is 2.40MB.
Download Link >Big Free Clock v2.0
Diary Book v1.9
This Program allows you to write a diary on your computer. There is a diary editor, events reminder, alarm clock, address book, picture manager, built-in mailer, HTML, diary and to-do list. Please note that this is password-protected software and your diary content will be encrypted, which means it's safe for you to write your diary, or keep your personal stuff. Also, the form shape is just how a book appears on your computer, plus it supports changing of the skin for the main program and also changing the background image for the large diary editor. You can also export to html format and even upload your diary to the developer's server for free, It also supports skins. For Windows 95 / 98 / 2000 / Me / XP. File size Zip Format (2062 KB).
Download Link > Diary Book v1.9
Imagicon
(good for converting Triggers icons)
Quote
Imagicon is a graphics utility designed to convert multiple image files from BMP, JPG or PNG image formats into any of the following image formats (24-bit): Windows or OS/2 Bitmap (BMP), Independent JPEG Group (JPG), Portable Network Graphics (PNG) and Windows Icon (ICO). Options are available to transform images and enable alpha transparency of icons. The interface window of Imagicon can be personalised with custom designs. The user can select to save icons with the following dimensions in pixels: 16 x 16, 32 x 32, 48 x 48, 64 x 64 and 128 x 128. Imagicon also features the ability to drag 'n' drop multiple images for faster processing. Full instructions are included with the software, explaining each of the possible settings and the function that they perform, download is 948kb
Download Link > Imagicon
Quick Mixer v1.7.2
Quick Mixer is re-sizeable and has many settings which affect the way it looks and acts. Quick Mixer controls Main-Volume, Main-Treble, Main-Bass and up-to 16 playback audio sources! Quick Mixer gives you access to every available playback mute on your sound-card. Quick Mixer gives you access to the first on/off check under Advanced, Other Controls. Quick Mixer allows you to create 10 audio profiles and optionally starts up with a default profile. Quick Mixer has full install support and uninstalls through the Control Panel. Screen shot and download link below.
Download Link > Quick Mixer v1.7.2
Cobian Backup v9.1.1.193
This is a small and simple utility to backup files and directories from some place in your computer to another place in the same computer or to a shared drive in another machine.You can set the program to automatically make a backup within regular intervals of time, for example daily, weekly etc. Cobian Backup offers additional support for PKzip compressions and can be run as a service under NT / 2000 / XP, For Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / 2003 / Vista.
Download at site > Cobian Backup v9.1.1.193
A great FTP program - http://filezilla-project.org/
A free Photoshop Alternative - http://www.gimp.org/
A great Web Authoring Tool - http://www.nvu.com
A light weight Image editing tool - http://www.getpaint.net
A complete MS compatible office system http://www.openoffice.org
Sound recording software - http://www.mp3mymp3.com
http://www.audacity.com
Advanced Text Editor - http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/site.htm
Rocket Dock 1.3.5
RocketDock is a smoothly animated, alpha blended application launcher. It provides a nice clean interface to drop shortcuts on for easy access and organization. With each item completely customizable there is no end to what you can add and launch from the dock.
Now with added Taskbar support your minimized windows can appear as icons on the dock. This allows for better productivity and accessibility.
And it is all free!
ScreenShot of it in action.
Download Link > Here!
Spybot-S&D
Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer
Download Link > Here!
Opera 9.5
Beautifully engineered
Discover the new standard in Web browsing. Download Opera today to get the fastest and most powerful Web browser available and make the most of your time online.
In my opinon it is the best browser out there!
Download Link - Here
Firefox 3
It's free, and let's face it, brilliant. safe fast, reliable. loads of add-ons to personalize it just how you like it, and the new search bar is amazing. probably the best internet browser out there.
link: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-rc.html
Visual Boy Advance
a game boy emulator, does gb, gbc and gba. really good for a time waster. can download ROM's for free (the games), but you're supposed to already own a copy of the game before you download it, so unless you own the game, download at your peril. enjoyable peril mind...
link: http://vba.ngemu.com/downloads.shtml
Open Office
according to the developers, "OpenOffice.org 2 is the leading open-source office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. It is available in many languages and works on all common computers. It stores all your data in an international open standard format and can also read and write files from other common office software packages. It can be downloaded and used completely free of charge for any purpose."
and with microsoft office 2007 at £75+, it is a very useful piece of software.
link: http://www.openoffice.org/
Antivir PE Classic
Antivir is a very good antivus programm and works on most systems and does not slow down your OS and it has dialy updates
link: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/AntiVir-Personal-Edition.shtml
HijackThis
What is HijackThis?
HijackThis is a program originally developed by Merijn Bellekom, a Dutch student studying chemistry and computer science. One of Merijn's programs, Hijackthis, is an essential utility to help find and remove spyware, viruses, worms, trojans and other pests.
This is a basic guide to understanding the HijackThis logs, what specific sections mean and some tips on reading it yourself. Although its best to have a knowledgeable person help you examine the Hijackthis log and decide what to remove, its helpful to have a basic understanding of what the different sections mean and how they work.
In March 2007, Merijn sold Hijackthis to TrendMicro because he didnt have the time and energy to update it and support it. Trend Micro has incorporated many of Merijn's changes, updates, and fixes and released a version 2 of Hijackthis.
Download HijackThis
To Download the original Hijackthis, click on the following link.
http://www.pchell.com/downloads/HijackThis.exe
To Download the NEW HijackThis 2.0, click below
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/threat_analytics/hijackthis.php
New Features
The newest feature of HijackThis 2.0 is a button called AnalyzeThis that will upload your HijackThis log to the TrendSecure website and compare it to other uploaded log files. You can see a sample screenshot by clicking here. Unfortunately I was hoping for more from this feature, although it does give you a rough estimate of the number of users that have a particular file in their logs as well. For the novice user however this doesnt explain WHAT the file does and if its really a threat or not. A better online tool to analyze the Hijackthis logs is found at http://www.hijackthis.de. There you can either cut and paste a copy of your HijackThis log or upload a log file from your computer to analyze. This information returned from the HijackThis.DE site is much more helpful in determining good and bad items in the log.
KatMouse
Download link here
Purpose
"The prime purpose of the KatMouse utility is to enhance the functionality of mice with a scroll wheel, offering 'universal' scrolling: moving the mouse wheel will scroll the window directly beneath the mouse cursor (not the one with the keyboard focus, which is default on Windows OSes). This is a major increase in the usefullness of the mouse wheel.
Another feature involves the wheel button. Since the wheel button is not consistently used in Windows, KatMouse can use it for a kind of task switching: with a click of the wheel button you can push a window to the buttom of the stack of windows that is your desktop, making a recovered window the active window."
PC Magazines StartupCop
This is not the new one you find that they sell, and it not Control panel intergraded.
It's a real simple, with Red, yellow and green lights. Select a green entry you dont want starting up, click disable.
It's very handy and works on every Windows OS. Well Win 98 - Vista, (Thats all I have tested it on.)
Startupcop.zip
**Addded screen shot
You can Select Disable, or Enable. Also pack for removal. Removal will have to be done twice only after reboot.
You can save profiles, and restore them
ScreenShot
Attachment:
http://www.computersmatter.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10&d=1216924184
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If this is classed as spam please just remove my link and not the whole thread please as this is a useful list of freeware.
Hope you enjoy this
Audiograbber 1.83
Audiograbber copies the audio digitally-not through the soundcard-which enables you to make perfect copies of the originals. It can even perform a test to see that the copies really are perfect. Audiograbber can also automatically normalise the music, delete silence from the start and/or end of tracks, and send them to a variety or external MP3 encoders Screen shot and download link below.
Click on image to enlarge
Download Link > Audiograbber 1.83
Tweak UI v2.1
This Windows PowerToy lets you access to system settings that are not exposed in the Windows XP default user interface, including mouse settings, taskbar settings, Explorer settings and more.
Download Link > Tweak UI v2.1
CableNut
CableNut is a tool for optimising your Internet Connection "i use this and get good results"
CableNut > Here
Softpedia Download > Here
Foxit Reader 2.3 for Windows
This is a full function PDF reader, document viewer and printer. Foxit has a small footprint 2.55mb small and fast, Handy for small systems, Laptops / Notebooks also high end systems and a lot neater and faster then the 30+mb Adobe
Link to download > Foxit Reader v2.3
ScreenHunter v5 Free
This is a completely free screen capture software for you to easily take screen shots, and very easy to use. ScreenHunter is for taking still image screen shots. It takes a part of the screen and saves it to an image file, such as BMP, JPEG or GIF, Hotkey from F1 to F12 and Print Screen key, Automatic file naming. For Windows 98 / NT4 / ME / 2000 / 2003, XP and Vista. File size at download is 3.3mb See Link below.
Link > ScreenHunter v5 Free
NTregOPT
This Application minimises the space occupied by the registry on Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 / Vista. The registry can become fragmented due to installing or uninstalling software, thereby occupying more space on your hard disk than necessary and decreasing overall performance. NTregOPT recreates each registry hive from scratch, compacting them to the minimum size possible.
Download Link > NTregOPT
Blender v2.46
Blender which is a completely free 3D modelling / content creation suite. Enter the exciting world of 3D today check out Blender its comparable to Z-Brush ! For Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista - Linux distributions (All) - Mac OS X 10.3+, Python 2.3 Suits PowerMac G5, Powerbook G4, iMac G5, if your interested in Graphical Art this brilliant free application is for you. Screen shots and download link below
- the only limit is your imagination.NOTE - Minimal specs for Hardware
300 MHz CPU, 128 MB Ram, 20 MB free hard disk Space, 1024 x 768 px Display with 16 bit colour, 3 Button Mouse, Graphics Card with 16 MB Ram
Click on image to enlarge
File Assassin
This program can help you terminate and/or remove files that are locked because they are currently in use. It uses uses advanced techniques to unload modules, unlock file handles handles and terminate processes to allow the removal of the file. If this does not work, you can have Windows delete the file on reboot. Standalone program, no install needed. Compatible with Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 / Vista.
Read more and download at the site > File Assassin v1.06
WinRoll
A neat piece of software it can make a window roll into its title bar, send it to the back or make it stay on top. Minimise, maximise or close all visible windows, including minimising to the tray area. Make a window translucent on Windows 2000 or above, handy if you are working with multiple windows or a smaller screen. Screen shots and download link below
Translations - Russian, Italian, German and French
Click on images to enlarge
– Before -
- AfterDownload Link > Win Roll
KOffice v1.6 (For Linux)
This is a complete freeware office suite for Linux and has some cool features, - A frame-based word processor that can work in two modes: page oriented or layout oriented, a powerful spreadsheet application, A layered pixel image manipulation application and much more. Screen shot and download link below
Krita - click on image to enlarge
Kplato
Read more and download > KOffice v1.6
AutoStitch
This is a clever software application as it is the world's first fully automatic 2D image stitcher. Capable of stitching full view panoramas without any user input stitch any panorama completely automatically, whether 1D (horizontal) or 2D (horizontal and vertical). Screen shots of the proses and download link below
Click on images to enlarge
-From This-
-To ThisRead more and download link > AutoStitch
Maxthon Web Browser
I am using this now Maxthon is a web browser that uses the Internet Explorer (IE) engine to display web pages. It has many advantages over IE. Maxthon has a Multiple Document Interface (also called Tabbed Browsing Interface) that allows you to load multiple web pages in Maxthon's main window; pages are indicated by tabs for easy navigation. Maxthon supports Mouse Gestures, so you can use your mouse to easily command Maxthon; for example, holding down your right mouse button and moving the mouse from right to left, is equivalent to pushing the back button. Another useful feature is the AD Hunter, which blocks popup windows; with the Filter List you can customise the blocked ads, and with the White List you can exclude specific sites from being blocked. With Maxthon's Groups, you can create groups of favorites that can be opened with one click. Maxthon can also take measures to protect your privacy; you can easily erase all cookies, cache, address and browsing history and even do so automatically. Maxthon supports IE extensions and has a sinkable interface and lots of skins.
Read more and download at site > Maxthon.com
Zip Genius v6.0.3.1150
This is a very good Zip file opener & compressor it supports more than 20 compressed archive formats, including CD/DVD-ROM image files in ISO9660 standard, plus it supports more than 20 formats of compressed archives, including RAR, ARJ, ACE, CAB, SQX, OpenOffice.org documents and the excellent 7Zip,ZipGenius now can precompress executable files going to be added to a ZIP archive through the UPX compressor.
Download Link > Zip Genius v6.0.3.1150
RegSeeker
When it comes to Registry cleaners I have learnt to be very careful as some just don’t do as they say and some can wipe out Registry entries that you need "eg" wipe out Paint Shop Pro because the cleaner thinks it a spyware app !, so through trial and error today I use RegSeeker (because it does what its meant to do clear out the rubbish and redundant entries in the Registry and only that), I use RegSeeker on all my Computers and have for quite some time (with no problems). I do download a lot of programs to try out and when I uninstall them RegSeeker clears all the Registry entries that are now not needed.
RegSeeker includes a powerful registry cleaner and can display various information like your startup entries, several histories (even index.dat files), installed applications and much more ! With RegSeeker you can search for any item inside your registry, export/delete the results, open them in the registry. Also RegSeeker gives you the option to make a backup before anything is deleted, RegSeeker works better and is safer than many retail Registry cleaners and its free !. RegSeeker is in Zip file format and is a standalone application “you don’t install it uses no resources”.
Download Link > RegSeeker 1.55 latest
Darik's Boot and Nuke
Darik's Boot and Nuke ("DBAN") is a small application that can completely delete the contents of any hard disk that it can detect, i have used it and it works very well and now can be loaded to USB Flash Drive (if your BIOS supports a Flash Drive boot option)
Darik's Boot and Nuke - Darik's Boot and Nuke ("DBAN") is a self-contained boot floppy that securely wipes the hard disks of most computers. DBAN will automatically and completely delete the contents of any hard disk that it can detect, which makes it an appropriate utility for bulk or emergency data destruction. Open Source Free Software. This kind of privacy software is not for the fainthearted as it is clearly designed to delete irrecoverably all your data..... but, if this is what you need, then DBAN works and works well. More info: DBAN is a means of ensuring due diligence in computer recycling, a way of preventing identity theft if you want to sell a computer, and a good way to totally clean a Microsoft Windows installation of viruses and spyware. DBAN prevents all known techniques of hard disk forensic analysis.
DBAN Read / Download > Dark`s Boot and Nuke (Hard Drive Disk Wipe)
Block Windows SP3
If you don't want Service Pack 3 from Microsoft Windows Update you can block it via a fix from Microsoft (see Link below)
Link > Windows SP3 Blocker
Big Free Clock v2.0
This is a very colourful resizable desktop clock, use 12 hour or 24 hour time displays. The clock can be minimised in the system tray The digits can be translucent (partial see-through for XP / 2000 / Vista only). The digits can be any colour. The clock can be resized to virtually any size on your desktop including FULL SCREEN. For Windows Windows XP / 95 / 98 / ME / Vista. File size at download is 2.40MB.
Download Link >Big Free Clock v2.0
Diary Book v1.9
This Program allows you to write a diary on your computer. There is a diary editor, events reminder, alarm clock, address book, picture manager, built-in mailer, HTML, diary and to-do list. Please note that this is password-protected software and your diary content will be encrypted, which means it's safe for you to write your diary, or keep your personal stuff. Also, the form shape is just how a book appears on your computer, plus it supports changing of the skin for the main program and also changing the background image for the large diary editor. You can also export to html format and even upload your diary to the developer's server for free, It also supports skins. For Windows 95 / 98 / 2000 / Me / XP. File size Zip Format (2062 KB).
Download Link > Diary Book v1.9
Imagicon
(good for converting Triggers icons)
Quote
Imagicon is a graphics utility designed to convert multiple image files from BMP, JPG or PNG image formats into any of the following image formats (24-bit): Windows or OS/2 Bitmap (BMP), Independent JPEG Group (JPG), Portable Network Graphics (PNG) and Windows Icon (ICO). Options are available to transform images and enable alpha transparency of icons. The interface window of Imagicon can be personalised with custom designs. The user can select to save icons with the following dimensions in pixels: 16 x 16, 32 x 32, 48 x 48, 64 x 64 and 128 x 128. Imagicon also features the ability to drag 'n' drop multiple images for faster processing. Full instructions are included with the software, explaining each of the possible settings and the function that they perform, download is 948kb
Download Link > Imagicon
Quick Mixer v1.7.2
Quick Mixer is re-sizeable and has many settings which affect the way it looks and acts. Quick Mixer controls Main-Volume, Main-Treble, Main-Bass and up-to 16 playback audio sources! Quick Mixer gives you access to every available playback mute on your sound-card. Quick Mixer gives you access to the first on/off check under Advanced, Other Controls. Quick Mixer allows you to create 10 audio profiles and optionally starts up with a default profile. Quick Mixer has full install support and uninstalls through the Control Panel. Screen shot and download link below.
Download Link > Quick Mixer v1.7.2
Cobian Backup v9.1.1.193
This is a small and simple utility to backup files and directories from some place in your computer to another place in the same computer or to a shared drive in another machine.You can set the program to automatically make a backup within regular intervals of time, for example daily, weekly etc. Cobian Backup offers additional support for PKzip compressions and can be run as a service under NT / 2000 / XP, For Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / 2003 / Vista.
Download at site > Cobian Backup v9.1.1.193
A great FTP program - http://filezilla-project.org/
A free Photoshop Alternative - http://www.gimp.org/
A great Web Authoring Tool - http://www.nvu.com
A light weight Image editing tool - http://www.getpaint.net
A complete MS compatible office system http://www.openoffice.org
Sound recording software - http://www.mp3mymp3.com
http://www.audacity.com
Advanced Text Editor - http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/site.htm
Rocket Dock 1.3.5
RocketDock is a smoothly animated, alpha blended application launcher. It provides a nice clean interface to drop shortcuts on for easy access and organization. With each item completely customizable there is no end to what you can add and launch from the dock.
Now with added Taskbar support your minimized windows can appear as icons on the dock. This allows for better productivity and accessibility.
And it is all free!
ScreenShot of it in action.
Download Link > Here!
Spybot-S&D
Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer
Download Link > Here!
Opera 9.5
Beautifully engineered
Discover the new standard in Web browsing. Download Opera today to get the fastest and most powerful Web browser available and make the most of your time online.
In my opinon it is the best browser out there!
Download Link - Here
Firefox 3
It's free, and let's face it, brilliant. safe fast, reliable. loads of add-ons to personalize it just how you like it, and the new search bar is amazing. probably the best internet browser out there.
link: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-rc.html
Visual Boy Advance
a game boy emulator, does gb, gbc and gba. really good for a time waster. can download ROM's for free (the games), but you're supposed to already own a copy of the game before you download it, so unless you own the game, download at your peril. enjoyable peril mind...
link: http://vba.ngemu.com/downloads.shtml
Open Office
according to the developers, "OpenOffice.org 2 is the leading open-source office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. It is available in many languages and works on all common computers. It stores all your data in an international open standard format and can also read and write files from other common office software packages. It can be downloaded and used completely free of charge for any purpose."
and with microsoft office 2007 at £75+, it is a very useful piece of software.
link: http://www.openoffice.org/
Antivir PE Classic
Antivir is a very good antivus programm and works on most systems and does not slow down your OS and it has dialy updates
link: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/AntiVir-Personal-Edition.shtml
HijackThis
What is HijackThis?
HijackThis is a program originally developed by Merijn Bellekom, a Dutch student studying chemistry and computer science. One of Merijn's programs, Hijackthis, is an essential utility to help find and remove spyware, viruses, worms, trojans and other pests.
This is a basic guide to understanding the HijackThis logs, what specific sections mean and some tips on reading it yourself. Although its best to have a knowledgeable person help you examine the Hijackthis log and decide what to remove, its helpful to have a basic understanding of what the different sections mean and how they work.
In March 2007, Merijn sold Hijackthis to TrendMicro because he didnt have the time and energy to update it and support it. Trend Micro has incorporated many of Merijn's changes, updates, and fixes and released a version 2 of Hijackthis.
Download HijackThis
To Download the original Hijackthis, click on the following link.
http://www.pchell.com/downloads/HijackThis.exe
To Download the NEW HijackThis 2.0, click below
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/threat_analytics/hijackthis.php
New Features
The newest feature of HijackThis 2.0 is a button called AnalyzeThis that will upload your HijackThis log to the TrendSecure website and compare it to other uploaded log files. You can see a sample screenshot by clicking here. Unfortunately I was hoping for more from this feature, although it does give you a rough estimate of the number of users that have a particular file in their logs as well. For the novice user however this doesnt explain WHAT the file does and if its really a threat or not. A better online tool to analyze the Hijackthis logs is found at http://www.hijackthis.de. There you can either cut and paste a copy of your HijackThis log or upload a log file from your computer to analyze. This information returned from the HijackThis.DE site is much more helpful in determining good and bad items in the log.
KatMouse
Download link here
Purpose
"The prime purpose of the KatMouse utility is to enhance the functionality of mice with a scroll wheel, offering 'universal' scrolling: moving the mouse wheel will scroll the window directly beneath the mouse cursor (not the one with the keyboard focus, which is default on Windows OSes). This is a major increase in the usefullness of the mouse wheel.
Another feature involves the wheel button. Since the wheel button is not consistently used in Windows, KatMouse can use it for a kind of task switching: with a click of the wheel button you can push a window to the buttom of the stack of windows that is your desktop, making a recovered window the active window."
PC Magazines StartupCop
This is not the new one you find that they sell, and it not Control panel intergraded.
It's a real simple, with Red, yellow and green lights. Select a green entry you dont want starting up, click disable.
It's very handy and works on every Windows OS. Well Win 98 - Vista, (Thats all I have tested it on.)
Startupcop.zip
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You can Select Disable, or Enable. Also pack for removal. Removal will have to be done twice only after reboot.
You can save profiles, and restore them
ScreenShot
Attachment:
http://www.computersmatter.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10&d=1216924184
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