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Seagate DiscWizard is an OEM version of Acronis True Image, the popular hard-drive cloning/backup
utility. However, while the latter will set you back $50, DiscWizard is available from Seagate’s support site—free
of charge. The program lets you clone an entire hard drive, create a backup image, and build boot media you can use in the
event your system becomes unbootable. Go straight to the download from here.
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Anti Virus & Safe Computing Courtesy of the alt.comp.virus newsgroup participants. Very good information
and more. Lots of great information and downloads here and once you get interested the better it gets.
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Revo Uninstaller Revo Uninstaller is not just a replacement for the standard Add/Remove applet
of Windows operating system it also includes other tools that will help you to clean your Windows based computer system.
With its unique "Hunter mode" it offers you some simple, easy to use but
effective and powerful approaches to manage (uninstall, stop, delete, disable from autostarting) and to get information about
your installed and/or running applications. Many additional tools are included in Revo Uninstaller.
Here are the list of all tools and utilities included:
Auto Start Manager, Windows tools manager, Junk Files Cleaner, Browsers history
cleaner, Office history cleaner, Windows history cleaner, Unrecoverable delete tool and Evidence remover.
This program removed some junk files from an external hard drive that all
these other cleaners had for reason ignored. That made it worth the download plus it has some other good features.
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Manage most hidden windows processes that you might not know where is it
(e.g. DxDiag, Remote Desktop, Win Management, etc.).
You can access a lot of your system tools from this applicationn
as you can see in the screenshot.
Spyware Warrior If you want information on sypware and the different products that are
out there then this is the place. They also direct a lot of attention to companies that are ripping the consumer off. I guess
that would be us if we are dumb enough to fall for it.
There are many times that these crooks get the problem started and then try
like hell to sell you the cure. I know it's happened to me on serveral occassions but a lot less since I have the proper protection.
System Pitstop 1.0 is a program designed to automate the maintenance of the Windows XP Operating
System
Its featured benefits are:
Automatically
executes Windows XP's proprietary programs; Chkdsk, System File Checker and Disk Defragmenter
Automatically creates a
Windows XP System Restore Point
Automatically executes 3rd party programs
Ability to automatically shutdown 3rd party
programs after they have completed their tasks
Includes separate execution timers for each program
Can be scheduled
via XP's Scheduled Tasks service
Auto Startup option
Provides various options to logoff/restart/shutdown the computer
etc…
Display startup or final action reminder
Offers the option to create Chkdsk and Defragmenter logs
Logs
the date/time of all programs that have executed
I did a little research on this program and it has some very
good ratings on Major Geeks and there are several other freeware programs on the site for you to check out. I think I will give this one a try.
CyberDefenderFREE will protect you against spyware, viruses, malware, adware, phishing scams and dangerous spam.This inclusive Internet security
software suite is completely free and is supported by safe and discreet advertising.
I did download this program and by luck caught it trying to install a toolbar
for something and then the same again after installation so I got tired of dodging the bullets and removed it from my pc.
Your choice whether to try it or not but I couldn't stand the ads and pressure to purchase.
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Free! BHODemon guards your PC against "Browser Helper Objects" - tiny hidden programs that run inside your browser that you may not know
are there. Once you view the screenshot you will be able to tell what objects that are being referred to. Very
good program!
KR-Folder Backup can backup and restore your important data.
The program will backup any folder with all subfolders and files.
The backup
folder is compressed as a "ZIP" file. You can turn "compression" ON/OFF
Large files will be split to fit on to a 650Mb
or 700Mb CD, and to 4.7Gb DVD if this option is selected. (The default setting is no splitting)
Each backup is date stamped
for easy selection if you ever need to restore your data.
If you need to restore your data at any time, you can select the location to
restore your files to, or you can select the option to have the program restore all files to their original location.
Scan With.com A great group of freeware to help in protectiong and caring for your
pc. Here is the shareware and freeware filter link so you know if you want it free just click the freeware link.
All Software : shareware · freeware To make sure that link is: http://www.scanwith.com/index-Freeware.htm.
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PrivacyWatcher is one of the very few privacy protection utilities that goes beyond ordinary protection tasks, like erasing Internet tracks,
cleaning cookies, etc. While PrivacyWatcher does all of that (for Mozilla, Netscape, Opera and other browsers, in addition
to MS Internet Explorer), the program offers a number of options, other software lacks. Check out the benefits of having Privacy Watcher. Does a good job!
Check the strength of your passwords.
Glary Utilities is the #1 free, powerful and all-in-one utility in the world market! It offers numerous powerful and easy-to-use system tools
and utilities to fix, speed up, maintain and protect your PC.
This program reminds me of Tune Up Utilities just with the windows styler section missing. It is very impressive and one function I really like was scanning all drives
for empty folders, I must have had 75 or more, unreal. Give this program a try and I think you'll like it. They also
offer a free registry tool but it's included in this application so I see no need for both.
What is
Nanoscan? It's an "instant" scanner that searches for viruses, spyware and other
threats. It can detect, in less than a minute, a huge number of threats that could be running on your PC right now. Actually,
don't be surprised if it finds active viruses, spyware or Trojans on your PC, even if you have an updated antivirus. Go ahead
it won't take but a minute to let you know if you are infected.
The Secunia PSI protects against software vulnerabilities 369,601 users have already installed
the Secunia PSI and 30,732,672 user applications are currently monitored. The Secunia PSI is the FREE security tool that is
designed with the sole purpose of helping you secure your computer from software vulnerabilities. Software vulnerabilities
affect all applications installed on your computer, from the Operating System down to your email client, office application,
instant messaging, and so on. It will even indicate if you have software that needs updating and that goes for updates for
windows too. Good tool! Check out the screenshots!
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PC Health Optimizer is a unique set of over 25 maintenance tools to improve system performance and stability. This suite of utilities will identify
and eliminate problems which slow any system down. It corrects problems in many areas of your computer including hard disks,
memory, registry and more. This gives your PC the boost it needs. This one is definetly worth trying out and you maybe
won over.
Here's a link from Snap Files for the Freeware Edition.
much
it would cost. If so this is the best scanner I've found. Just enter your PC Model etc. into the scanner and it will break
down the memory status very well.
If
you don't know how important a little stick of memory is to the speed of your pc then you are in for surprise if you ever
decide to upgrade your memory. It reminds me of adding a four barrel to an old hot rod years ago.
You
can install it just make sure you have the right memory stick. Let me see if I can find a site that explains with images how
to install memory, it is super simple.
Here's a great video and the only thing I would like to add is how to locate you memory slots.
Just look for a piece of memory already installed and in most cases it will just snap in beside the one already there. The
only exception that I know is if the computer has two modules and then they need to matched with the same amount of memory
for best results.
If
you have a computer that came with 256 MB then an extra 512 MB would definitely make you computer faster. If you feel uncomfortable
about installing etc. just take you pc to the local repair shop and tell the PC tech you know how easy it is but you want
to make sure it’s done right. Don’t let them rip you off.
Here’s a list of free tech sites listed on Gizmo’s Tech Support Alert, home of the 46
Best Ever Freeware Apps.
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