Reinstall Windows and outfit your system with all freeware programs [Archive]

grumpyy

4th-February-2008, 07:53

Thanks -nice

Some of the freewares I use.

open expert
http://www.baxbex.com/openexpert.html
OpenExpert enables you to specify any number of suitable applications for each file type. In this way, when you open a file, instead of being restricted to using a single pre-determined application, you can easily choose among a list of suitable applications.

TheWorld Browser
http://www.ioage.com/en/index.htm
Click on "more downloads" link for zip non-install versions
Very fast multi threaded internet explorer shell browser, it is compatible with several maxthon plugins.

locate32
http://www.locate32.net/
Locate32 is a file finder which works by indexing all your files on your hard disk drive and thus is able to provide almost instant access to them. Much quicker than searching.

agent ransack
http://www.mythicsoft.com/agentransack/
Agent Ransack provides compelling advantages over similar search tools:
Regular expressions that allow complex rule based searches.
Immediate contents results view.
Various wizards to walk the user through the searching process.
Agent Ransack is provided FREE of charge.

any video converter - scroll down for free version
http://www.any-video-converter.com/download/
Converts virtually any format
Any Video Converter can convert video files from various formats with fast converting speed and excellent video quality . It can convert almost all video formats including DivX, XviD, MOV, rm, rmvb, MPEG, VOB, DVD, WMV, AVI to MPEG-I, MPEG-I, DVD NTSC , DVD PAL, Flash for Video (FLV) , AVI Video and Customized WMV movie formats. It also supports any user defined video file formats as the output. It has an unmatchable speed and high quality.

Any Video Converter makes batch file conversion simple. Create a batch list of any different formats and convert them all to a single selected format. The converted files will be saved to a pre-selected directory folder and the original files will remain untouched.

xmplay
http://support.xmplay.com/
Superb small light music player, no install required, excellent sound quality, very fast loading.

tcp optimizer
http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php
The TCP Optimizer is a free, easy Windows program that provides an intuitive interface for tuning and optimizing your Internet connection. There is no installation required, just download and run.

ShellExView v1.19 - Shell Extensions Manager
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/shexview.html
Easily enable or disable context menu handlers,
ShellExView can be used for solving context-menu problems in Explorer environment. For example Right-click might be slow or weird behavior caused by context menu handlers.

process explorer
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896653.aspx
Ever wondered which program has a particular file or directory open? Now you can find out. Process Explorer shows you information about which handles and DLLs processes have opened or loaded.

mrublaster
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/mrublaster.html
finds mrus many cleaners miss

Jarte word processor
Does Your Word Processor Handle Like an Ocean Liner?
http://www.jarte.com/
for when you don't require a whole bloated office installation

Spywareblaster
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted software.
Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox.
Restrict the actions of potentially unwanted sites in Internet Explorer.

Hosts file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
You can use a HOSTS file to block ads, banners, 3rd party Cookies, 3rd party page counters, web bugs, and even most hijackers. This is accomplished by blocking the connection(s) that supplies these little gems.

Hostsman
http://www.abelhadigital.com/
Hosts file manager featuring
Automatic update of hosts file
Enable/Disable hosts file
Built-in hosts editor
Scan hosts for errors, duplicates and possible hijacks
Hosts file backup manager
Exclusion list
Local HTTP server

damn nfo viewer
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Office-tools/Text-editors/DAMN-NFO-Viewer.shtml
Mainly for when you don't want freeware ¤|