Disk fragmentation leads to system slowdowns, PC crashes, slow startup and shutdown and sometimes to system failures. Auslogics Disk Defrag is designed for fast optimization of today's modern hard disks. Get the maximum performance out of your expensive hardware investments. Version 1.4.10.249 includes unspecified updates.

Process Explorer is an advanced process management utility that picks up where Task Manager leaves off. It will show you detailed information about a process including its icon, command-line, full image path, memory statistics, user account, security attributes, and more. When you zoom in on a particular process you can list the DLLs it has loaded or the operating system resource handles it has open. A search capability enables you to track down a process that has a resource opened, such as a file, directory or Registry key, or to view the list of processes that have a DLL loaded. The Process Explorer display consists of two sub-windows. The top always shows a list of the currently active processes, including the names of their owning accounts, whereas the information displayed in the bottom window, which you can close, depends on the mode that Process Explorer is in: if it is in handle mode you will see the handles that the process selected in the top window has opened; if Process Explorer is in DLL mode you will see the DLLs and memory-mapped files that the process has loaded. Version 11.13 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

Disk fragmentation leads to system slowdowns, PC crashes, slow startup and shutdown and sometimes to system failures. Auslogics Disk Defrag is designed for fast optimization of today's modern hard disks. Get the maximum performance out of your expensive hardware investments. Version 1.4.13 adds an integration with BoostSpeed, improves the setup process, and fixes bugs.

Ashampoo's extensive pool of knowledge about Windows optimization is the basis for Ashampoo WinOptimizer 5. The program is designed to enable both novice and advanced users to cleanse and optimize their Windows system and adapt it to their own needs. Easy-to-use menus present the individual modules of Ashampoo WinOptimizer 5 and make it possible to measure system performance, deactivate annoying autostart entries, or delete unnecessary files, all with a mouse click. Version 5.02 supports German, English, French, Magyar, Polish, Slovak, Chinese.

Wopti Utilities is an all-in-one system utility to optimize, clean up, maintain, and speed up your PC. It also gathers detailed and accurate software and hardware information for you to know your PC better. Four general modules (System Information, System Optimization, System Cleaning and System Maintenance) with more than 30 tools are designed for PC's peak performance. Wopti Utilities is an Intel Software Partner, and is now certified for Windows Vista.

Disk fragmentation leads to system slowdowns, PC crashes, slow startup and shutdown and sometimes to system failures. Auslogics Disk Defrag is designed for fast optimization of today's modern hard disks. Get the maximum performance out of your expensive hardware investments. Version 1.4.13 is a bug fixing release.

Belarc Advisor builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware, including Microsoft Hotfixes and software serial numbers, and shows the results in your Web browser. All of your PC profile information is kept private on your PC and is not sent to any Web server. Version 7.2.24 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

Ashampoo's extensive pool of knowledge about Windows optimization is the basis for Ashampoo WinOptimizer 5. The program is designed to enable both novice and advanced users to cleanse and optimize their Windows system and adapt it to their own needs. Easy-to-use menus present the individual modules of Ashampoo WinOptimizer 5 and make it possible to measure system performance, deactivate annoying autostart entries, or delete unnecessary files, all with a mouse click. Version 5 boasts two new modules that restore mistakenly deleted files with the click of a mouse and save the arrangement of icons on the desktop, along with other new Windows optimization features such as real-time backup and a Vista gadget.

Hardware Scanner for Windows is an easy and simple way for you to get information and data from hardware which is connected to your network. Just enter the subnet range you want to scan and Hardware Scanner brings back the host name, CPU speed, hard disk size, serial number, and the amount of physical memory in your system. Neatly displayed and exportable directly to Excel or CSV file. Version 1.1 is a bug fixing release.

As a long time Windows user you might have heard about registry. The registry is a special file in your hard disk that hold most of Windows settings data. Wish to improve your internet speed or display message at Windows logon? No problem, those tasks can easily be done by simply editing the registry value. Unfortunately registry is not a friendly place for most people. Changing a wrong value in the registry may cause an unpredictable problem to your Windows. This is why novice users should not edit registry value directly using a registry editor by them self. In TweakNow WinSecret, we have gathered the most popular Windows XP/Vista registry settings and provide them for you in an easy and safe user interface.

Total Recall is powerful new data recovery software from an industry leader in the data recovery service business. Now you can recover data just like top rated data recovery companies like Total Recall. Total Recall Software will quickly recover data from hard drives (including RAID), camera cards, flash drives, USB, FireWire, DVD/CD media with ease. You can even recover Macintosh formatted devices and deleted emails too. Gone forever are the days of multiple utilities, all you need is Total Recall and your data will be back in no time. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Process and startup manager, helps to remove spyware and optimize computer. Monitor and manage processes, services, internet connections, DLLs, drivers. Descriptions for startup programs and services, alerts on new startups. CPU usage and disk load icons in tray. Quick access to last launched programs in tray. Automatically change process priority. Helps to remove spyware and optimize computer. AnVir Task Manager has an attractive user interface, it gives handy presentation of information, works fast, and uses very little of system resources. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

UpdateStar is the program that lets you stay up-to-date with all of your personal software you are using on your computer. This way you make sure to always use the most up-to-date software, maximizing your every-day user experience. UpdateStar covers all of your freeware, shareware, demos, commercial software, and includes special offers. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Built with the individual preferences of our customers in mind, RegCure enables you to fix registry of your PC's windows in the way that is most comfortable for you. RegCure is the PC repair tool preferred by PC users. Effective registry cleaner. Clean your registry manually according to your own specifications or perform a thorough scan and clean it automatically! Effective registry cleaner, according to Repair&Secure Software Union organization.Version 1.5 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

This menu manager is an alternative to Windows Start button. Fast, organized, with a KDE look-and-feel, and packed with features that will delight every Start-hater. Features: graphically very similar to Linux KDE menu, fully configurable menu structure, menu nesting supported, comfortable access editing to any file, quick batch adding, mouse and keyboard navigation, special menu items, movable trigger button. This product comes with 75 icons included. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

This utility, which has the most comprehensive knowledge of auto-starting locations of any startup monitor, shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login, and shows you the entries in the order Windows processes them. These programs include ones in your startup folder, Run, RunOnce, and other Registry keys. You can configure Autoruns to show other locations, including Explorer shell extensions, toolbars, browser helper objects, Winlogon notifications, amd auto-start services. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Free Window Sweeper is a free privacy tool for cleaning up the history of your activities on a computer. Your computer stores more information than you think. Every site you visit, every file you open, and various other activities you have performed. Free Window Sweeper is designed to protect you by cleaning up all the unwanted history data on your computer. With simply one click, Free Window Sweeper allows you to erase the cache, cookies, history, typed URLs, autocomplete memory, index.dat from your browsers, and Window's temp folder, run history, search history, recycle bin, and recent documents, etc. It also offers support for many 3rd party applications, and allows you to add your custom file, folder or registry locations to be cleaned. It also has a cookie keeper option which allows you to save specific cookies from useful sites while erasing all other cookies. You can optionally choose to use secure deletion methods to completely eliminate all traces of the deleted data. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

TweakVista is a comprehensive utility designed to enable users to configure and optimize their Windows Vista based system. TweakVista enables both casual PC users and power users to safely alter hundreds of different settings in Windows Vista to ensure users are getting the most out of their PCs.Features include a consolidated recommendations area, an assessment/benchmarking suite that allows users to see how their systems stack up to others, an easy to use security configuration screen, power use estimates to evaluate the running cost of your PC and carbon footprint, an interactive start-up process manager and start-up profiles, and much more. TweakVista is the type of utility that every Windows Vista user should have on their PC.Editor's review of TweakVista Do more than just tweak TweakVista takes an unnecessarily complicated interface provided by Microsoft and simplifies it by organizing the myriad of system options into one clean design. The app starts with a list of 10 options on the left nav, ranging from Start Up and Resources, down through Security and Power, and ending with Miscellaneous Tweaks. Each tab opens a new panel of topic-specific options, most with tabs of their own delineating between basic and advanced functions. For example, the Services tab controls access to many of the background processes. There are preconfigured Profiles for gamers, for saving memory, and so on. The Features tab, though, lets you pick and choose specific settings. The Power option is useful for more than just laptop users, though. It also gives you a carbon footprint of your computer usage based on your hardware, and extrapolates it for a year's worth of use. Who knows if it's accurate, but it's good reminder that computers aren't running on the power of love. Whether you want to make adjustments or simply learn more about what Vista is doing, TweakVista gives both Vista newbies and power users abilities that go beyond mere "tweaking," without the headaches that Vista is infamous for.

Optimized at approximately 30MB, the Parted Magic LiveUSB OS employs core programs of GParted and Parted to handle partitioning tasks with ease, while featuring other useful programs (e.g. Partition Image, TestDisk, fdisk, sfdisk, dd, and ddrescue) and an excellent set of documentation to benefit the user. An extensive collection of fileystem tools are also included, as Parted Magic supports the following: aufs, ext2, ext3, ext4, fat16, fat32, hfs, hfs+, jfs, linux-swap, ntfs, ocfs2, reiserfs, reiser4, xfs, and zfs. Version 1.8 is updated with: Linux-2.6.22, parted-1.8.7, ntfsprogs-200702071432 (with Windows Vista support), ntfs-3g-1.710, and GParted-0.3.4.

Belarc Advisor builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware, including Microsoft Hotfixes and software serial numbers, and shows the results in your Web browser. All of your PC profile information is kept private on your PC and is not sent to any Web server. Version 7.2t includes unspecified updates.Editor's review of Belarc Advisor Belarc gives you a comprehensive PC analysis - for free Hiring a professional computer-security consultant is out of reach for most home PC users, but Belarc Advisor can fill part of that gap. The app analyzes a machine's weak points, looking at elements such as whether antivirus software is up to date, or whether all the security flaws in Windows have been patched. It uses the Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmark test to give the computer a score showing its overall security level, and produces a report that can be viewed in a Web browser. Not only does it analyze software and operating system components and tell you where problems are, but in its comprehensive report it tells you what your computer's physical components are: not just how much RAM you have, for example, but what kind of RAM and which slots are occupied. This program doesn't fix the problems itself, but gives clear advice on how to address each issue. This download is free for personal use; we recommend it to home users as a first step in securing their home systems, or for those considering a hardware upgrade who want to see what's in their current system.

System Mechanic breathes new life into old PCs and keeps new ones running as they should. System clutter, performance drains, insufficient security, and corrupted settings can all degrade a PC's operation. Instead of buying dozens of individual products, use System Mechanic to remedy all these issues and more. Over 30 tools work together to diagnose PC health, optimize settings, repair problems, clean out clutter, and protect against Web threats. Version 7.1.10 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes. Note: The Download Now link will download a small installer file to your desktop. Remain online and double-click the installer to proceed with the actual 16.72MB download.Editor's review of System Mechanic As with any machine, your PC needs regular tune-ups to maintain peak performance. This virtual toolbox can enhance the speed, safety, and power of your computer with a wide range of functions and an extensive help system. System Mechanic performs cleanup, optimization, and privacy protection with equal agility. As with similar tune-up utilities, it enables you to clean up your registry, remove junk files, and customize hidden settings to improve performance. The app has additional tools for removing spyware and for defragmenting your hard drive, eliminating the need for multiple utility programs. There is an undo function that restores your system to its previous state, but its hidden in the SafetyNet tab and doesnt allow you to bring back one item at a time. The program also lacks a system profiler. In addition, some users may prefer a more generic Windows-style interface with top-level access to all functions. The bottom line, however, is that System Mechanic is one of the most complete, effective, and easy-to-use tune-up utilities we've seen to date.

The new and improved jv16 PowerTools is an easy-to-use Windows optimization suite and registry cleaning toolkit containing 21 different tools which allow you to keep your computer running smoothly and error-free.

System Mechanic Professional has all the tools you need to defend against Internet threats, diagnose PC health, fix errors, boost performance, eliminate crashes, and much more. This award-winning suite incorporates 5 products into one integrated package that will keep your PC safe and running in peak condition. In addition to offering over 30 repairs and optimizations, it has built-in Internet security, secure data deletion, and data recovery. Version 7.1.10 includes various new features and improvements. Note: The Download Now link will download a small installer file to your desktop. Remain online and double-click the installer to proceed with the actual download.Editor's review of System Mechanic Professional Though you might be able to find individual utilities that are better than its functions, System Mechanic Professional offers an attractive price and wide functionality. It deletes junk and duplicate files as well as broken shortcuts, and speeds up disks with the defragmenter. You can restore files that have been accidentally deleted or lost after disk formatting. The tools erase traces of your offline and online activities, such as cookies and recently opened documents. The eraser, which complies with government security standards, irrevocably deletes secret documents. A decent pop-up blocker and a connection optimizer enhance your Web surfing. The registry utilities remove obsolete entries, compress and back up the registry, and provide easy access to hidden Windows settings. You can track changes that programs make to your computer by taking and comparing system snapshots. All these tools are integrated in an easy-to-use shell that lets you schedule automatic optimization routines. Even novices can benefit from System Mechanic Professional, and advanced users will appreciate its customizability.

Magnifying Glass Pro is a flexible zoom-utility that magnifies portions of the screen under your mouse cursor or caret. A magnifier is useful to designers, engineers, visually impaired users, PC-to-TV connections, multi-monitor systems. It contains a unique set of features: many visual options, auto-change Glass settings upon application detection, easy-to-control Glass with on-screen HUD. Languages: English, Russian. Version 1.4 improves Windows Vista compatibility.Editor's review of Magnifying Glass Pro This great tool stays true to its name, offering a resizable window that magnifies whatever your cursor rolls over. Magnifying Glass Pro is easy to set up and use. Once it launches, you can roll your cursor over anything on the screen and get a resizable frame that zooms in on the area, just like a magnifying glass. By right-clicking on the system tray icon, we opened the Options dialog box, from which we easily were able to set the size of the magnifying pane, adjust the thickness and color of its frame, set the amount of zoom (from 0.7 to 16), and configure some effects, such as managing the contrast of the magnified area. We were especially pleased to see that we could even enlarge the size of the tool's pop-up menu and dialog boxes; clearly some real thought went into the needs of the tool's users. The tool worked great and responded quickly in all our tests, both on browser windows and in applications. The mouse gesture commands feature was stellar. However, you may want to change the predefined hot key for launching and closing the tool, because in Word it simultaneously launched the Go To dialog box and Magnifying Glass Pro. We recommend this shareware to anyone needing vision help while working on his or her computer.

Stop Starting takes a simple, yet efficient and professional approach to controlling unwanted programs from starting up when you turn on your computer. Stop Starting compares each item to an internal database of items we have collected and update regularly. You can easily create startup programs by dragging and dropping, or using a wizard and classic modes. Edit any startup item to personalize the description and recommendations and other categories. You can even set programs in groups to easily recognize trusted programs, versus unwanted ones. Full support for Windows Vista and UAC (User-Account Control).

Auslogics System Information provides you with computer and Windows details, installed devices, running processes and services, memory and CPU usage and other information. You can explore details of your computer hardware, disk drives, processor, video card and monitor. It is much easier to use and understand than the built-in Windows system information tool. This system information tool can generate a comprehensive HTML report. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.Editor's review of Auslogics System Information With hardly a stumble, this freeware utility quickly collects and reports information about your system. Auslogics System Information's multipage interface is logically ordered, easily navigated, and sortable. We especially enjoyed the last, as columns on each page could be immediately sorted with quick clicks on category headers. The simple and advanced modes were very similar and most users will quickly choose the latter. Auslogics System Information is both reliable and comprehensive; both primary requirements of this genre. It's also quick. Total system scans took seconds on our test machines. Fourteen categories of information, ranging from hardware to operating system are logically displayed. However, information found is not explained for the novice. The publishers obviously expect intermediate to advanced users to operate this application. Information from select pages can be placed on the clipboard with a single click. Creating a report couldn't be easier as you merely choose HTML, XML, or plain text and press a single button. This freeware information-gathering tool is fast, comprehensive, and reliable, and recommended for intermediate users and above.

The power and simplicity of GParted on a biz-card size LiveCD. The CD aims to be fast, small in size (~50mb), and use minimal resources to get that disk partitioned the way you want it. GParted LiveCD uses Xorg, the lightweight Fluxbox window manager, and the latest 2.6 Linux Kernel. Being up to date is important! GParted LiveCD will be updated along side the GParted source releases and have minor releases when bugs are fixed or new filesystem tools become available. The CD also offers the following programs: parted and fdisk vi, ntfs-3g, partimage, testdisk, Terminal and Midnight Commander. And also tool to make screenshots.Editor's review of GParted LiveCD This heavy-duty partition tool isn't for novices or the faint of heart, but experienced users will find this tool invaluable. This ISO file is a suite of applications you burn to disk and use to boot your system. The program uses a mixture of command line menus and GUI-based applications. No matter your experience level, we recommend finding and studying the online documentation. This isn't the kind of program where most users should try and wing it. At boot, you choose from a selection of options to run GParted or boot from other partitions. You may need to choose one of the special options depending on your hardware. GParted itself is a complex collection of menus and functions to perform almost any partition function. The program is part of a simple GUI. You can easily check, create, copy, resize, remove, or delete partitions on most hard-drive models. You can easily destroy your operating system, so deliberation is the key to safety. The documentation presents the easiest method to each task. Most are accomplished in a few easy steps. As with any program this complex, your experience depends on your knowledge and hardware. Some users will find GParted works perfectly and easily, and others will give up after the first attempt. We recommend this very useful freeware tool for experienced users.

TuneUp Utilities 2007 will make Windows even faster, more comfortable and more secure than ever. All important aspects of system configuration, security, cleanup and maintenance can be accessed through a modern graphical interface: Configuring the system, making backups and performing maintenance can be easily carried out using the intuitive user interface--all easily done in one program at a single glance; Now available for Windows Vista.Version 6.0.22 is Windows Vista compatible.Editor's review of TuneUp Utilities 2007 This full-featured suite makes friends easily To call TuneUp Utilities 2007 useful would drastically understate the situation. The app provides users with a powerful, well-designed utility that accesses the entire Windows maintenance tool set and more in a fast, organized, and easy-to-use series of connected modules. Temp file management, registry cleaners and start-up program controls are the bread-and-butter of these utilities, and these basics work in TuneUp more quickly and easily than most. However, the app also sports great add-on tools you don't usually see in a utility program. It offers a variety of Internet and program-acceleration tweaks as well as Windows performance enhancers. The crash-preventing MemOptimizer, a file shredder, deleted file recovery, and a respectable uninstall utility round out the suite. You even can automate maintenance tasks with the scheduler or tweak Windows' appearance with the styler tool. The built-in RescueCenter can restore all changes completely or one by one. The only thing missing is a built-in hard drive defragger, but it seems petty to complain. The system-analyzing wizard, with its thorough reporting and upgrade suggestions, is worth the program price alone. Between the guts of steel and the stylish, logically arranged interface, TuneUp Utilities suits all users--from complete beginners who will appreciate the one-click optimization to more daring users who will experiment with all the settings.

PowerCmd is a modern and sleek Windows-like GUI replacement to Command Prompt that allows you to run multiple consoles within a single tabbed window. You can easily organize prompt windows, use Windows style text editing behavior, auto-log, highlight keywords, configure font and colors, customize a toolbar for frequently used commands or tools, very nice full screen mode, and get much more functionalities.Version 1.3 build 526 has new features: Integrated to Shell. Command line parameter supported: /C or /K: carry a command, /P path . Watch environment variables. Command history window by F7. Filtered command history window by F8. Transparency. More configurable. Usability: Allow\Disallow multiple instances. Autocomplete files and directories by "\"- Escape to clear current input. Add shortkey to QuickLaunch Tools. Drag and Drop file or directory directly. Put current tab title on the main window title.Editor's review of PowerCmd This tool enhances your command prompt with an easy-to-use Windows GUI-style interface. PowerCMD's interface contains multiple command prompt consoles in tabs. You can easily configure the display fonts, and colors. It's just as easy to configure window placement with options to run multiple consoles in vertical, horizontal, row, and grid forms.To really speed up working with the program, PowerCMD's auto-complete feature quickly displays applicable folder and file names as you type. It takes little time or trouble to change items on the toolbar. For users who work with command windows and other programs simultaneously, you can simply add a quick-launch button on the toolbar with a few clicks. PowerCMDs log, export to text, and minimize to tray features are simple solutions to daily needs.If there was anything we didn't like with PowerCMD, it was the inability to leave Autocomplete enabled. Reselecting it was only a mouse click, but it was an irritating extra step that could have been avoided. Still, power users who spend a lot of time using DOS commands will find this program handy and efficient.

EasyBCD is a powerful bootloader modification tool created to give end users complete control over everything that happens while Windows Vista starts up. It has the ability to set up multi- and dual-boot profiles for Windows Vista + Linux, BSD, Mac OS X, and many more operating systems. With EasyBCD, users can quickly and easily get other operating systems up and running with Windows Vista with minimal pain and effort. Version 1.6.2.2 rewritten Linux/BSD Support, Diagnostics Center, OS X improvements, Memory Usage Enhancements, and BCD Recreation/Reset Options. Editor's review of EasyBCD It's small, free, powerful, and flexible, and advanced users will get a jewel in this handy system boot tool. EasyBCD's crisp, clean, and logical interface presents everything you need to create a multi-OS boot system. Once the additional operating systems are installed, this utility makes it very easy to manage booting into an alternate OS. Most text windows are easy to read, though users are expected to have the knowledge to understand the information displayed. Almost all configurations are easily set from simple pull-down menus. The occasional button toggle is used, but neither type offers tool tips. You should read the extensive online documentation before installing this utility. As simple as it is to use, EasyBCD is flexible enough for most users. You can manage booting into Windows, Linux, Mac, or many other operating systems. A diagnostic center and numerous utilities are included that help you find and fix boot problems. The only downside is that not every tool is as well documented as EasyBCD. Simply put, EasyBCD is a must-have tool if you create a multiboot system.

This helps to navigate around your PC efficiently and swiftly using the middle mouse button. It makes the middle mouse button a magic wand to access your favorite folder/file/application within microseconds. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.Editor's review of Super Speed Launcher This tiny tool artfully turns your middle mouse button into a file-, folder-, and application-access button, but the documentation is a bit muddled. Super Speed Launcher's tray icon interface is barely more than a list of three functions. Simply right click it to add, delete, or view current shortcuts to your items. The Readme file documentation may confuse some users, but the program is actually easy to implement and use.Super Speed Launcher takes a few clicks to set up. The program's odd terminology uses Code to describe the simple name used for a shortcut. You just need to browse to the file or folder you want to load when selecting that Code. Using the function is as easy as clicking the middle mouse button and selecting the shortcut you desire.Deleting a Code takes just a second, as does viewing a list of current codes. Every level user will find Super Speed Launcher easy to install, run, and operate. The program is small, takes little memory to run, and adds a very handy function to your system.

The Best of Our Site Get our freshest content delivered directly to your browser, no matter where you are on the Web Check out all of our favorite places on the Web, and share your top links with us Google-Powered Search Box Search the Web, our site, and other useful engines, no matter where you are on the Web Live Chat Use the chat-box to connect in real-time with other users of the toolbar Myspace User our myspace shortcuts to get around myspace easy! It's free, with no spyware or viruses, does not open pop-ups or hijack your searches, and no personal information is required. Includes a cookie cleaner, a history cleaner, and a cache cleanerGet notified when you receive new e-mails to your POP3, Yahoo, Gmail, or Hotmail accounts. Instant access to our site from any site on the Web Search from anywhere on the Web Chat with other users who have the toolbar installed Get instant access to useful links. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

TinyResMeter is a small tool that display usefull realtime system resources informations, but it also give much more details thru context menu when you right-click over displayed fields. A Professionnal version is under construction and will monitor, alert, and make statitics about Services/Processes usage (CPU/RAM/Resources/Alive). Powerfull tool for Servers and Desktop machines monitoring, it will be able to remote send notify/alerts to Administrators.Editor's review of TinyResMeter This freeware executable displays important Windows information, takes screenshots, and does it all with the barest of memory overhead. TinyResMeter's interface resides in your tool tray, opens with a mere right click, and couldn't be easier to set up. Making this program's display fit your desktop font and colors takes seconds to accomplish. We love any Windows tool that doesn't require installation. Click TinyResMeter and it is working immediately. We wish it would default to showing all 18 display items instead of the sole message that no items are displayed. However, it gives the user the chance to choose any or all of the 18 informational items this program displays. From time, CPU usage, cache peak, and RAM usage through drive listing, TinyResMeter lists on your desktop the information many users need. All the meters and other information display accurately and in real time. You can conveniently take screenshots of the active window or your entire desktop and automatically save them as numbered bitmaps. The only problem we had with this application was the awkward four-key method to bring it to front. System administrators and power users will find TinyResMeter an accurate and helpful tool to have.

This utility reads the AutoComplete file of Microsoft Outlook (with .NK2 extension), displays all Email records stored in it, and allows you to easily export these records into text, html, or xml file.Editor's review of NK2View This very handy freeware reads your Outlook AutoComplete file to easily export the list of e-mail addresses it contains. NK2View's standard spreadsheet style interface won't dazzle users with color or graphics, but information is complete, logically displayed, quickly sorted, and easily exported to HTML, text, or XML files. NK2View takes just a second to open your default or any found .NK2 file. It displays the name, e-mail address, server type, AutoComplete value, and recipient type, and you merely click a column header to sort the addresses as you like. The only thing we didn't find that we wanted was the ability to sort by e-mail domain. A simple text find function is quick and easy to use. NK2View excels with report generation. Simple HTML reports can contain all or a selected portion of the addresses. You can also save addresses in many other formats. Text, tabbed text, horizontal or vertical HTML, or XML files are created with only a couple of clicks. NK2View's audience is not limited to those with Microsoft Outlook. True, you can't open an item's detail window without it, but you can open the NK2 file from any user or system. This freeware is an easy one to recommend for those looking to explore Outlook AutoComplete files.

With this very small utility you can kill you freezed programs with one click. For example you double-click on it's icon, the target-like cursor show-up, then on the next program you click, it's terminated. We've took the idea from UNIX world, where people use Xkill. Basically, this utility is a windows clone of Xkill.Editor's review of One Click App Killer This tiny app quickly closes frozen programs, but clicking too fast or in the wrong spot could cause problems. One Click App Killer doesn't have a standard interface, as it simply turns your mouse pointer into a bull's-eye. Click anywhere on the frozen application's interface to quickly eliminate it from your screen and memory. We found it is possible to click too fast and eliminate the wrong program. Also, clicking outside the frozen program's interface could close Windows. Those were rare problems with this stable utility. Other than user error we found nothing wrong with this application. It performs as promised and with low overhead. We only wish it was a simple executable without need for installation. Any level user will be happy with this freeware's performance.

Ophcrack is a Windows password cracker based on rainbow tables. It is a very efficient implementation of rainbow tables done by the inventors of the method. It comes with a GTK+ Graphical User Interface and runs on Windows, Mac OS X (Intel CPU) as well as on Linux.

nLite lets you choose which components to remove from your Windows before installation. Removing unneeded components you gain on your system speed and security. You can make a bootable ISO with it and even easy slipstream Service pack with a click of a button. You can easily automate CDKey and other personal information so that your installation gets unattended. Latest versions support driver and hotfix integration as well. Very useful to create CD containing SATA/RAID drivers so you don't need that old floppy drive. Version 1.3.0.4 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

MZMM is a freeware process memory logger for Windows it allows you to track and log to file the memory usage by individual processes. The small no-install executable works on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 (not yet tested on Windows Vista). Version 1.1b fixes the following bug: previous versions allocated additional process handles (without releasing them) every time they logged the memory usage. This version includes also a small bugfix: in previous versions, the Esc key closed the main window.

PerfectDisk combines speed, thoroughness flexibility, control and ease of use to help improve PC and server performance. Large, global enterprises benefit from faster computers through regular, automated, unattended defragmentation with PerfectDisk. Small businesses and home users benefit from faster computers--automatically, with no intervention. Certified by Microsoft for Windows and Vista, PerfectDisk is designed for today's largest disk drives. With PerfectDisk's Command Center management console, complete management and control is at the administrator's fingertips.Version 8 includes localization for German and Japanese.Editor's review of PerfectDisk This close to perfect Maintaining proper disk hygiene is like going to the dentist: You do it because you have to, but it's rarely easy and almost never pleasant. PerfectDisk is a friendly alternative that picks up where Windows' Disk Defragmenter leaves off, adding powerful features, an attractive interface, and a top-notch help file with clear instructions and definitions. In addition to the standard defragmentation process, it offers a SmartPlacement option, which analyzes usage patterns and organizes data to minimize future fragmentation. Another useful option is offline defragmentation, which optimizes parts of the drive, such as the Master File Table and the page file, that can't be modified while Windows is running. On your next bootup, PerfectDisk takes over, optimizes the selected files, and lets Windows proceed with start-up. The interface features big buttons, bold but complimentary colors, and is short on drawbacks. The program also offers statistical analysis, scheduled maintenance, and the ability to defragment remote computers running another copy of PerfectDisk. That last feature is perfect for IT staffers, but we recommend the app to home users, too. At its price, PerfectDisk isn't a bargain--but getting this close to perfect doesn't come cheap.

pcBaseline allows you to create baselines (or snapshots) of vital aspects of your computer. The key to pcBaseline is that it allows you to compare baselines of vital aspects of your computer to the current state. By comparing a baseline to the current state you are able to track changes to your computer. Version 1.0.3 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.Editor's review of pcBaseline This top-notch application lets you categorically view changes on your system, though novices may initially be overwhelmed with all the options it offers. pcBaseline's interface is clean and straightforward, and presents system aspects, such as Processes, Services, Run, and Browsers, in a tree-like manner while displaying the current and baseline tasks. Creating baselines and snapshots of the current state of a selected system aspect is simple, thanks to the program's Wizards. From there, you can easily identify changes made to your computer by comparing the baselines and its current status. The program generates reports regarding changes, including items added, removed, and modified. pcBaseline's reports are exportable as text, HTML, or Excel files. Though novices may be overwhelmed at first glance, the application's user guide and Wizard functionality will be a great help. Users looking for an effective tool to monitor changes on their systems will find this application quite adequate.

Unwanted and even dangerous clutter from daily use and Internet surfing builds up over time. This takes up drive space and tracks your Web-browsing habits, leaving a trail for anyone to see. With WinCleaner One-Click Cleanup, you can safely remove junk files, broken shortcuts, Internet clutter. And it includes one of the best Registry Problem Solver and Optimizer you can get. Save your money don't buy separate programs to do the dozen or more maintenance chores that WinCleaner will do for you automatically. You will notice quicker startups and faster surfing with the benefit of solid privacy protection all in one package that will save you time and money.Version 10.45 supports Windows Vista.Editor's review of WinCleaner OneClick CleanUp This top-notch program effectively scans and cleans your computer for registry errors and traces of online activities. Sporting a sleek interface, it primarily removes temporary files, folders, and worthless shortcuts from your system.Privacy and safety are staples of this program. Automatic backups are made before deleting files. You can choose to quickly delete or safely shred files, and an Undo option is easily invoked. Configuration settings are always accessible and well explained.Unlike similar applications, this program helpfully allows users to protect important cookies from accidental deletion. A robust feature is a step-by-step Wizard that walks you through program uninstallation processes. An appreciated bonus feature makes it simple to move and rename application folders. All users will find this program easy to use. Novice users will appreciate the wealth of explanations and simple Wizards. Advanced users will favor the easy configurations and feature-laden modules.

This program allows users to replace or download missing System 32 files. This program is for people who have missing system 32 files, and gives them an easier option rather than formatting or repairing your Windows. If you ever open a program that gives you an error message with a missing file name, all you have to do is put that file name, choose what format it is (DLL or OCX), and then simply download.

4DOS is a command line shell, supports LFN. Far more powerful than the built-in Windows or DOS command line, 4DOS make the C:\ prompt flexible and robust, and give you hundreds of new batch file tools as well. Familiar standard commands such as COPY and DIR are still fully supported, so you'll find them easy to use immediately without a long learning period. A thorough and extensive help system is instantly accessible to assist you at any time.

Virtual WiFi helps a user connect to multiple IEEE 802.11 networks with one WiFi card. VIt works by exposing multiple virtual adapters, one for each wireless network to which connectivity is desired. Virtual WiFi uses a network hopping scheme to switch the wireless card across the desired wireless networks. Switching between networks is transparent to the applications, such that the user feels she is connected to multiple wireless networks simultaneously.

Open Command Window Here adds an "Open Command Window Here" context menu option on file system folders, giving a quick way to open a command window.Editor's review of Open Command Window Here This Microsoft PowerToy for Windows XP adds an Open Command Window Here to your context menu. Installation is quick, and within minutes you can easily open a command window from any folder. There really isn't an interface. Merely context-click a folder and select Open Command Window Here. As a result, users will save time and trouble. It allows you to open a command window with the exact path of the selected folder, not only providing quick access but convenience as well. It's freeware, tiny and efficient. There's no reason any XP user wouldn't be happy playing with this PowerToy.

WinSettings Pro speeds up Windows start-up and deletes locked files. It lets you quickly uninstall applications even when uninstall is not included in Add/Remove or Programs and Features. It finds and fixes Windows errors, cleans up junk and duplicates, ensures your privacy and security protection, and maintains your computers for peak performance and reliability. WinSettings Pro lets you take registry and system snapshot. Its suite of intruder protection features includes program and service terminator. You can lock up security and privacy settings, as well as hide Registry editing tools for added security protection. It comes with GUI for editing security related Registry settings with restore function. It cleans your surfing tracks automatically or on demand. It includes additional features such as Secure delete, Desktop customization like auto wallpaper changer, auto play background music, screensaver control, and screen capture.Version 2.1 is Vista compatible.

On-screen virtual keyboard, with intelligent, learning word prediction to significantly speed up text input. Pre-trained with over 1000 letters, Emails and speeches. 100% compatible with all applications. For all persons who don't use (touch screen) or can't use (disabled persons) a conventional keyboard. Click mode and dwelling mode supported. Version 1.3.3 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.Editor's review of beKEY virtual (on-screen) Keyboard Although designed for those who cannot use a conventional keyboard, this screen-based keyboard replacement works well for any user.BeKey Virtual (onscreen) Keyboard displays a mouse-driven, complete keyboard for use in a variety of programs. It has two straightforward and customizable interface profiles. One displays all keyboard buttons in a slightly altered manner, while the second resembles an actual keyboard without the function keys. You can easily select keys with your mouse and have the text type in word processors, Web browsers, and other programs. As you type, the utility's Word Prediction feature helps shorten typing time by displaying predicted words either alphabetically or by popularity.Although intended for users unable to use the standard keyboard, we recommend this application for any user needing a keyboard-replacement application.

USBDeview is a small utility that lists all USB devices that currently connected to your computer, as well as all USB devices that you previously used. For each USB device, extended information is displayed: Device name/description, device type, serial number (for mass storage devices), the date/time that device was added, VendorID, and ProductID.

Folder Guide is a free handy utility that provides fast access to your frequently used and favorite folders with a single click. After quick install it will appear in context menus of Windows Explorer and Open/Save dialogs as Folder Guide item. It also works from the desktop, the Start button. With Folder Guide, you no longer need dozens of mouse clicks to navigate to your desired folder.Version 1.1 features back-up and restoration of alias and path data.

Disk Doctors Linux Data Recovery Software; an easy and secure way to recover data you had thought was lost forever. Intuitive Interface with on-screen wizard, you are guided through the data recovery, disk imaging and cloning processes step by step. Disk Doctors Linux Data Recovery Software uses TurboScan technology and some adjustable parameter settings that give real control over the fastest Linux data recovery ever known. Demo only displays recovered data.