Free Utilities

1 Click ChDir 1.0.2

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Unique Explorer extension that greatly speeds up folder opening/changing using context menu that appears in Explorer folders and standard dialogs such as "Open" and "Save as...". Also supported list of last used folders.
Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/2K3

AdFree v3.1

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Are you sick of slow-loading and animated banner ads? AdFree is a program that removes banner ads from Web sites. AdFree filters your Web connections as you surf and blocks ads you don't want. Unlike other ad-blockers that use proxies, AdFree looks in your Windows HOSTS file for a Web server's IP address. When a page calls an ad, AdFree edits the HOSTS file and substitutes a dummy file for the banner ad. You selectively choose which banners you don't want to view in the future by right clicking it and specifying the server you want to block. AdFree also lets you block out entire sites from being visible to your browser.
Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/2K3

A!K Mouse Off-road 2.15

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A!K Mouse Off-road is a odometer for your mouse! It tracks movement of the mouse and the time of a mouse activity. All tracked information is shown on the indicator window and may be exported to a text file.
Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

Actual Title Buttons Lite 2.0

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Actual Title Buttons Lite lets you add new Rollup Unroll and Stay on Top buttons to any window's title bar next to Minimize/Restore/Close. Stay on Top brings the window to the top of the desktop and doesn't allow other windows to hide it. Rollup Unroll lets you minimize windows so only the title bars remain visible. These useful new buttons are as easy to use as the standard ones. Configure any window to suit your tastes!
Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

BenchMarX 4.1

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BenchMarX is a small utility that collects detailed information and performs benchmarks on your system.
BenchMarX collects an extensive array of system information including registered owner, CPU architecture, memory info, disk info and lots more.
BenchMarX will also perform the following benchmarks on your system CPU & FPU, Memory, Video (OpenGL) HardDisk. After performing the benchmark tests BenchMarX will then output the results in a graph interface where you can compare your systems performance to that of other system configurations.
BenchMarX also comes complete with a set of tools designed to optimise your system. These include a duplicate file finder, registry scanning utility and more.
New to version 4.1 are minor bug fixes and two new tools MemMaker a system memory defragmenter and a synthetic benchmark test
Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

CCleaner

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CCleaner helps you to clean out all the necessary junk from you pc, that accumulates from temporary Internet Files to installed programs.
Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/2K3

CDBurnerXP Pro 3.0.116

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CDBurnerXP Pro is a freeware CD/DVD-Writer program. The program can write CD-R, CD-RW DVD+R/RW DVD-R/RW discs. All features you can read on the features page. The main features are: Write CD-R, CD-RW DVD+R/RW DVD-R/RW discs (as Data, Video and Audio) Burn on the fly / Burn-proof Supports most IDE, USB, Firewire and SCSI drives Rip Audio-CDs to hard drive, obtain track-information (ID3-tags) from Internet Burn and create ISO-files Convert wav to mp3 and vice versa Audio Editor, bin/nrg->ISO converter, simple cover printing and much more! Visit http://www.cdburnerxp.se/ for any additional software.
Operating system: Windows XP/2K3

CDCallerID 1.1

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CDCallerID is a caller ID program which allows you to set up a phonebook and configuration for each caller. Play .WAV files for each caller, Hang-up on and annoy.
Operating system: Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP

CleanMOCache 1.08

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CleanMOCache is an Internet tracks cleaner for non-Internet Explorer browsers, and offers support for Mozilla, Netscape, Firefox and Opera, as well as standard Windows usage tracks (Recent Docs, Office tracks etc.). It cleans the cache, cookies (with manager), history, typed URLs and more for all the supported browsers in a single run. In addition, it can optionally use a secure deletion method, and also allows you to define custom cleaning paths, which allows you to clean files, folder or registry entries of your choice. The cleaning operations can be automated per browser, allowing to clean selected items on browser close, Windows start-up or shutdown.

ClipTray 1.61

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CLIPTRAY is a small taskbar application that maintains a history of all the Clipboard operations. You can then recover an old or previously copied element and re-use it in your own way.
Before the Clipboard could store only one piece of data... Now with CLIPTRAY it can store some indefinitely.
CLIPTRAY is not a "Clipboard Manager", it is intended for acceleration and simplification of operations via the Clipboard.
Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

Computer Manager 2.06

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Freeware file manager full of options. Select files and subdirectories from different directories, make your computer a http server, powerful search engine, LAN chat, automatic resume of file copying to/from network when it becomes unavailable, show/hide drives/partitions, shows IP and Mac address of other LAN computers and FTP.
Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

Cool Beans System Info 1.0.1.8

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System Info is a powerful utility for monitoring your systems memory, swap file and CPU usage. It displays your systems usage in graph format which you can customise to your liking. Features include extensive CPU information, displays systems uptime (how long your system has been running and the time of start-up), supports Windows 2000 and XP alpha blending for a transparent look and feel, you can also customise the colours used in the graphs and other display options.
Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

Cryptainer LE 5.0.1

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Cryptainer PE enables you to create a secure container on your PC, using powerful 128 bit strong encryption - without changing the way you work. The software creates new virtual drive letter(s), and all files that are added to this drive are encrypted on-the-fly. You can also create a secure storage container on any media including external and removable drives (e.g. USB drives, CD etc). The drive letter is accessible through Windows Explorer just like any other drive - as long as you are logged into the Cryptainer PE interface. If the program is terminated, the files in the secure drive are no longer accessible to other users - you can access them at any time by logging in with your password. Using this method, you can automatically keep a secure area, that can only be accessed by you, without having to encrypt individual files manually - just login once. In addition, Cryptainer LE allows you to send files with encrypted email messages, using self-decrypting EXE attachments that do not require any software to be installed by the recipient. The free version is limited to a container size of 20MB, however you can create an unlimited number of such 20MB containers.

EditHistory 2.1

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EditHistory is a program that "converts" regular edit fields into combo boxes and adds a list of your most recently used folders or accessed documents to your Open/Save boxes, so you do not have to search all over the place for them. You can easily pick up a file you have been using a week or month ago!
It also remembers what you typed into other edit boxes, and places that information in drop-down lists that let you easily choose files and commands you have issued before. Parameters for each edit field can be changed. You can control what is stored and how it is organized. It can be trained for specific programs, and can be configured to not come up with other programs.
This new version of the program has a resizable main window, an English/French interface, also the possibility to check for an update from the Web site.
Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

EMCO OS License Modifier 1.0

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EMCO OS License Modifier enables to alter you operating systems license information with ease.
It enables you to change operating system product ID, registered owner and registered organisation. It also have the ability to enumerate your LAN for computer or add them manually.
Operating system: Windows NT/2000/XP

EMCO Remote Shutdown 1.4

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EMCO Remote Shutdown lets you shutdown or reboot one or more machines remotely.
Enumeration of machines with a click of a button. Machines can be added manually or via IP-Range. Selected machines are dragged/dropped to the Machine Queue.
Execution can be aborted within the waiting time limit on the remote machine.
Force closing of all applications at the remote end.
Operating system: Windows NT/2000

EscapeClose 1.3

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This utility is really cool. If like me, you open and close a lot of windows. Clicking the x-box at the top of the windows gets old fast and causes your mouse hand to get pretty tired. No more! Just poise your LEFT hand thumb over your escape key and windows are gone. Although you could use Alt+F4 (on ME) to close windows, with this utility only ONE keystroke is necessary.
Operating system: Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP

Free History Eraser 3.6

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Free History Eraser is a simple tool that completely erases history, typed URLs (the drop down address list) and AutoComplete data. You have the choice of running it manually or to use the Auto-Erase feature which will automatically clean the items each time your browser is closed or Windows restarted. The program is easy to use and does not need any further configuration.

G-Lock Temp Cleaner 2.0

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G-Lock Temp Cleaner is a hard drive cleaning utility. It will search for your hard drive for redundant files enabling you delete them with one click. It comes pre-configured with the most common junk file types and also lets you specify your own files.
G-Lock Temp Cleaner also gives you the option of only deleting files to the recycle bin so it's easy to recover from a mistake. Other features include support for multiple profiles, exclusion list and network support.
Operating system: Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP

Gadwin PrintScreen 2.6

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Captures the contents of the screen with a single keystroke. The captured screen can then be sent to the printer, or saved to disk as a file in 6 different graphics file formats .Gadwin PrintScreen can capture the entire Windows screen, the active window, or a specified area. The hot key defaults to the PrintScreen key, but users may also define other keys to initiate a capture. Gadwin PrintScreen allows you to e-mail the captured images.
Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

Google toolbar

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• Search the web with Google from any site • Eliminate pop-up ads • Fill in forms with one click • Highlight search terms on a page • Updates automatically - no need to install software upgrades.
Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/2K3

Hacker 2.0

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Hacker lets you change parts of Windows that can not normally changed. It enables you to intercept system messages, change the appearance of Windows and write directly to system memory.
Operating system: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000

HDD Health 2.0 Build 110

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HDD Health is a full-featured failure-prediction agent for machines using Windows 95, 98, NT, Me, 2000 and XP. Sitting in the system tray, it monitors hard disks and alerts you to impending failure. The program uses Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) built into all new hard disks, and can predict failures on your hard drives. A host of alerting features include email, local pop-up messages, net messages, and event logging
Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/2K3

Hotkeycontrol XP 4.2

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Hotkeycontrol XP is a complete hotkey utility that allows you to set hotkeys to do common tasks like opening files, ejecting your cdrom drives, restarting your computer, controlling active windows, controlling Windows media player and Winamp 3, changing volume, typing in commonly used text (macros) and much more. Besides the regular features, the volume status can be shown on the screen (OSD) or in the tray. You can also display any information on screen for easy access. The program is completely customizable in all aspects and has a great interface. Also the additional keys on your existing Multimedia/Internet keyboard can be used with Hotkeycontrol XP and all the hotkeys are functional even in games and in other full-screen DirectX applications.
Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

Informer 1.0

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Informer is a program that monitors your CPU usage, processes count and available memory. Informer has no window and takes quite a little of desktop place. This is a text string dynamically showing you current system load. Also available processes list and completed list of computer stuff.
Operating system: Windows 2000/XP

K-Lite Video Codec Pack 2.35 Full

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K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of codecs and related tools. Codecs are required to encode and/or decode (play) audio and video. The K-Lite Codec Pack is designed as a user-friendly solution for playing all your movie files. With the K-Lite Codec Pack you should be able to play 99% of all the movies that you download from the internet.
Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/2K3

KazaaBegone 1.01

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KazaaBegone is a Kazaa uninstaller which scans and removes all elements of all Kazaa versions, as well as all of the bundled software that comes with it. You have the option to just search for the components or to search and destroy.
Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/2K3

KeyTweak - Keyboard Remapper 1.0.8

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KeyTweak is a simple utility that allows users of Windows 2000 and XP to remap their keyboard inputs.

Unless you are one of the few people that make use of every key on your keyboard and are completely happy with your keyboard layout, there is probably something you would like to change on your keyboard.

Features include:
- Enable/Disable keys
- Remap keys
- Reset all remappings with one click
- Warns user if key remapping may lead to dangerous configuration
- Specialty keys are supported (Mute, CD Player, etc.)
Operating system: Windows 2000/XP

LaunchIt NOW 1.5

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LaunchIt NOW! allows you to have a small, desktop-like window with full-size icons to launch your favorite programs, files, folders, documents or URLs. It runs in the system tray and is always just one click away. Also, it can be called via a user-defined hotkey. LaunchIt NOW! is fully configurable and customizable on a per-user basis and it offers full Windows Shell integration. LaunchIt NOW! is a great way to have quick access to your frequently used stuff. Enjoy!
Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

MCL 2.0

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MCL runs as a small command line that you can put anywhere on your desktop. Use it as you would use the normal command line, including any normal switches that you use to launch programs. But MCL does more than just let you enter commands. It includes a number of other goodies that the XP command prompt doesn't, including these: It keeps a history of your last 100 commands, so you can easily re-enter or edit any commands you've already typed. It includes an AutoComplete function that finishes your commands for you. It lets you launch URLs directly from the command line. If you type a URL, your default browser will open to that URL. It can be minimized to the System Notification area. It can be launched with a hot key. The default is Ctrl-Alt-M.

MultiProxy 1.2

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MultiProxy is a multifunctional personal proxy server that protects your privacy while on the Internet as well as speeds up your downloads, especially if you are trying to get several files form overseas or from otherwise rather slow server. It can also completely hide your IP address by dynamically connecting to non-transparent anonymising public proxy servers. You can also test a list of proxy servers and sort them by connection speed and level of anonymity.
Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/2K3

My CharMap 1.1

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CharMap utility with re-sizeable character display and zoom viewer. This utility enhances the default CharMap program that ships with Microsoft Windows. Features re-sizeable window and zoom panel to make viewing characters easier on the eyes.
Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/2K3

nnCron LITE 1.15

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Small, freeware, full-featured scheduler, that can launch applications and open documents at specified time or with specified frequency. Can be started as a system service or as a regular standalone application. This is a UNIX Cron ported to Windows. It is not resource demanding, and it can run even on very older PCs without any noticeable performance degradation. We have never seen it's service to allocate more than 150k of operative memory.
Operating system: Windows 95 or higher

Password Manager 3.0 Build 1

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Keep all your account information with user id, password, urll and notes information in one place. With PasswordManager, you can organize passwords in multiple files. Data files will be encrypted. Each and every file has to be assigned with a password which will be asked when the file is open for viewing/editing. You can choose to store any personal data which can be stored in tabular form. This also includes a flexible and configurable random password generator.
Operating system: Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP

Paste & Save 2003

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Paste & Save is a handy little utility that can save pieces of text on the Clipboard for reuse, before you accidentally overwrite it. Allows to sort the text into three files. Can save all copied text automatically. Has a convenient floating toolbar. The new version features a modern interface and more flexible customisation options.
Operating system: Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP

Patchwise Free 3.25

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PatchWise Free is an east to use patch generator that helps you to create patch packages for software and file updating.
With PatchWise Free, everyone, even a beginner, you can prepare your patch package in minutes. It is an easy way to make patches for meeting the frequent demand of updating. PatchWise is also suitable for advanced users and beginners.
Operating system: Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP

Pathbuddy 1.0

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Pathbuddy is a program that lets you define hotkeys for selecting folders in almost any program's Open & Save dialogs and in the file Explorer.
You can immediately change to predefined folders through hotkeys. Use the Quicklist function instead of the hotkeys to browse your predefined folders to make a selection. Example applications: multimedia workstations - easy and fast access to large media pools (works with networks too), laptops - access folders much faster and easier than with built-in touchpads, software/html developers - fast access to frequently used folders during development or debugging.
Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

PCISniffer 1.2

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PCISniffer performs a complete PCI-diagnosis. It reports device and vendor names as well as other PCI device information in plain text. This information can also be transmitted over a serial port. By being operating system independent PCISniffer makes available the unaltered PCI-configuration.
New in Version 1.2
Enhanced device recognition
Up to date PCI database
ca 4000 devices in plain text
ca 1500 vendors in plain text
Operating system: Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP

PhoneTray Free 1.01

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PhoneTray is an easy to use free Caller ID software. It shows and speaks the caller's name and number before you answer the phone. PhoneTray logs all your incoming calls and can reject any unwanted call by answering and playing selected message.
PhoneTray can automatically 'zap' telemarketers with a special disconnected tone. It can play Federal 'do-not-call' warning forcing telemarketers to remove you from their calling lists - by law!.
Operating system: Windows 2000/XP/2K3

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Prevx Home anonymously and automatically sends us threat data each time an attack is made on your PC. We sell this data to organizations such as ISPs and Prevx Enterprise customers. Prevx analyses this threat data to track the emergence and spread of new security threats. So like our corporate customers, you benefit from the continual improvements made to the security policies that are such an integral part of our security solutions.
Operating system: Windows XP (all), Windows 2000 (Server and Professional)

Print Censor Free 1.0

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Using the Print Censor Free you can control any printer.
Print Censor Free comes with features that can be used to optimise work of printers - job queue management and one-click default printer set-up; one-click job priority setting; any standard printer command can be executed directly from Print Censor Free.
In addition, the program can be used for remote control by any printer of a network.
Print Censor Free is very simple and beginner-friendly. The program uses step-by-step setup, which means any user can easily install and run the program.
Operating system: Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP

QTweak 1.0

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QTweak is a Windows tweaking tool, it lets you control all different aspects of the Windows environment. It can be used to remove invalid shortcuts, easily change icons, uninstall programs and change general Windows settings such as smooth scrolling.
More powerful features of QTweak include the ability to edit system INI files, the ability to hide drives in My Computer/Explorer view, disabling MS-DOS and Windows shutdown and the ability to add, edit and remove shell menu entries.
Operating system: Windows 95/98/ME

Quick ShutDown 2.6

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Quick ShutDown - free Windows shutdown utility. When Quick ShutDown is running, an accurate miniature icon appears on the taskbar on the end opposite the Start button. When you click it with the left mouse button, it shutdowns or reboots your computer. You can set a keyboard shortcut for any action - shutdown, reboot, hibernate, lock, standby, logoff and media eject. Quick ShutDown optionally terminates programs that are not responding.
Operating system: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP

Ram2Free 1.0.2

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Ram2Free is a small memory monitoring information and freeing utility.
Ram2Free does not run in the taskbar and use system resources when not in use. It also does not install any ActiveX controls, Ads, or unneeded stuff.
Memory is freed by allocating (filling) all 16 pages of physical RAM forcing windows to unload unused modules that are left in RAM by programs. This memory is then released back to the system resulting in that clean rebooted feeling.
Operating system: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP

Restart 1.45

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Restart is a utility for users with more then one operating system installed on their system that works in conjunction with the Microsoft boot manager.
It allows you to easily shutdown your current operating system and restart your computer in your selected operating system with a simple mouse click.
Restart other features include a shutdown command and advanced setting for uncommon configurations.
Operating system: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP

ScrubXP 1.01

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ScrubXP is a one-click cleanup tool, that runs in your system tray. As soon as you click it, it will delete and clean the following items: IE History, IE Temporary Files, IE Cookies, Recent Documents List, Recycle Bin, Auto-complete Entries (and Turns it Off). It also cleans the Recent File Lists for Run, Common Dialogs, Recent Documents, Search Assistant, Typed URLs, Paint, Find Computer, Printer Ports, Find Files, Media Player, Previous Tasks, and Real Player. The program runs automatically when you start your computer and additional cleanups can be performed by double-clicking the tray icon. There is no configuration, the program cleans all of the above every time it is run.
Operating system: Windows 2000/XP/2K3

ShutDown 1.0

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ShutDown was developed for saving time and quicker access to some windows functions. For instance, in order to turn your computer off you have to click "Start"->"Turn Off Computer"->"Turn Off". Three clicks and a lot of mouse moves. What ShutDown offers is automating these tasks by clicking ONLY ONCE!
Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

StartupManager 1.0.1

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StartupMgr is a small utility that helps you manage the programs that automatically start when your PC boots up.
With StartUpMgr you can easily enable or stop programs starting when your system boots up. The program start up settings can be limited to the user who is currently logged on to the computer or to all user accounts on the PC.
Operating system: Windows 95/98/ME/2000

Tray Commander Lite 1.2

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Tray Commander is a multifunctional utility that was developed to let you quickly run your frequently used commands directly from the system tray. Tray Commander adds a single icon to the tray which, when clicked, displays a menu to which you can add commands. It can open\\close your CD drives, reboot, shutdown your system, run your favourite applications, launch any screensavers and many others.
Operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

Turbosnap 2.0

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Turbosnap is a powerful, yet easy to use screen capture utility. Turbosnap enables you to capture the entire screen or the active window. Taking your snaps couldn't be easier, you can capture your images via hotkeys, or delay timer. Built in are quick access to cut, copy and paste controls and a one click 'mail last snap' function, which will open an email with the last snap attached. If you take snaps often, you may like to use the autosave feature, which automatically saves every file you snap to your chosen directory.

Snap active window or entire screen
Autosave function
Integrated emailer
Snap via Hotkeys or Delay Timer
Extremely simple to use
Operating system: Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP

UninstallAbility 1.0

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UninstallAbility ensures that you will always be able to uninstall unnecessary or unwanted programs from your computer.
Windows keeps information about the programs that can be uninstalled from your computer in an uninstall list in the registry. As any program or anybody with a registry editor has access to this uninstall list, the list may become corrupted or even destroyed. In this case you may no longer be able to uninstall programs from your computer!
UninstallAbility maintains backup copies of this list and of all uninstall information and allows you to easily restore it if necessary. UninstallAbility can also help you when a program you want to uninstall has disappeared from the uninstall list, but not from your computer. UninstallAbility can restore it from a backup copy so that you can remove it from your computer.
Operating system: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP

Virtua Mount 1.0

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Are you tired of putting CD's and/or DVD's into your CD or DVD drive in order to play a game? Would you like to avoid typing long file paths into Windows Explorer to go to frequently used folders (directories)? Virtua Mount solves this problem for you by allowing you to assign a drive letter to any directory. This is sometimes referred to as "mounting" a drive. Virtua Mount does this and much more. It runs as a service on any Windows 95,98,ME,NT,2000, or XP computer. It logs any changes you make and periodically refreshes itself to make sure the mounts are in working order. Best of all, Virtua Mount is complete FREEWARE. Please download and enjoy this time-saving application.
Operating system: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP

VLC Media Player

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Video LAN, in my opinion the best media player ever, plays every type of codecs and DVD you put in your machine. Windows XP users: Read our guide to Service Pack 2

WinDriver Expert 1.90

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WinDriver Expert is a utility that enables you to detect hardware, backup driver or drivers currently installed on your system.
Operating system: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP

WndHop 1.0

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When you have multi-monitors, you often want to move windows amongst them. It's a bit tedious and inefficient to always do it with the mouse; luckily this nifty app allows you to automatically move the active window by hitting the WINDOWS_KEY + ENTER_KEY. Upon first run, the app will register to auto-run in the future. Once you start using it you'll wonder why this isn't already a feature in the OS.
Operating system: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP

XP Tweaker 1.2

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XP tweaker lets you modify several key registry settings in order to get the most out of your Windows XP system.
Operating system: Windows XP

Yahoo! Toolbar *Links to Yahoo site*

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The Yahoo! Toolbar, now featuring Pop-Up Blocker. • Stop annoying pop-up ads • Search from anywhere online • Save your favourite bookmarks and access them from any computer.