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AutoGK - Easy to use .vob to XVID or DVIX converter.
Active Ports - easy to use tool that enables you to monitor all open TCP/IP and UDP ports on the local computer.
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BartPE bootable live windows CD/DVD
Belarc Advisor builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware, including Microsoft Hotfixes, and displays the results in your Web browser.
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CPU-Z (A tool to help you getting information on your system - processor, memory, motherboard, chipset, etc.)
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Empty Temp Folders (Wanna clean up all the unneeded temporary files in your system with just a click? Try this, and it does more… )
EMS Free Surfer Companion - was for pay, is now a free popup blocker for IE.
Everest - Shows information about your computer.
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PhotoFiltre (A lite weight photo editing program that comes with tones of filters and downloadable plugins.)
FileAlyzer is a free tool to analyze files from the same folks that wrote SpyBot Search & Destroy.
FreePops Use to download Hotmail, Yahoo … emails to Outlook and other email programs without subscription. Works with all operating systems.
FreeSurfer Mk II pop-up blocker from EMS, if you are still using Internet Explorer.
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GSpot 2.21 - Establishes what video codecs (audio and video) are required to play an AVI file.
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Here is how to install HiJack This Creating the C:\HJT Folder
You can post your HJT log in one of these websites at Merijn.org - Online Help Forums.
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Legacy Family Tree (Email address required for free version)
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Messenger 2 (A multi-IM client)
Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP
Mozilla Thunderbird (alternative to Outlook Express)
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PC INSPECTOR File Recovery (A data recovery program.)
Pixia free graphics program from Japan. Pixia Download Page
Plaxo (A neat service that’ll let you synchronize your address book online free of charge. You can synchronize with multiple computers and have access to your address book online.)
Process Explorer An advanced task manager for Windows 9x thru XP.
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RockXP allows you to:
- To retrieve and change your XP Key
- To retrieve all Microsoft Products keys
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TweakUI 1.33 for Win95, Win98, WinME, Win2000, (installation instructions)
Trillian (multi-network IM client)
Tru-Delete Utility. Free utility to permanently remove sensitive data from your hard drive.
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Ultimate Boot CD For Windows : “UBCD4Win is a bootable CD which contains software that allows you to repair/restore/diagnose almost any computer problem.”
UltraMagnifier from Pallium Consulting Services
A free screen magnifier loaded with options. Replace that clunky MS Magnifier.
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