Windows 95, the world's most installed operating system. I know, because I have done it five or six times myself.

Programs

Utilities

 

CMenuExtender

CMenuExtender is a shell extension that lets the user add items to the Explorer contextmenu. Using any registry-editor or the supplied GUI, the user can add submenus and items such as shortcuts to programs, documents, folders, webpages and scripts. CMExt also has some predefined commands for copying, moving and retrieving information on files and directories.

Category: Utilities

 

eCleaner

Are you tired of getting e-mails with >>>>> symbols. Well, copy the e-mail to this program and it will get rid of them automatically. Remember, always use Netiquette.

 

PS: I finally found the author's webpage of this great program, but you might not be able to download the file from that site since he has a limit of how much bandwidth his host provides him. So you can still download it from my site.

 

It is 443KB in size.

Category: Utilities

 

jv16 PowerTools

jv16 PowerTools is basically the tool for your computer. Until now your computer might have been the one who was in charge, but with jv16 PowerTools you can take control back. The program contains all the tools you need for cleaning, controlling and tuning your computer. Including a registry cleaner, duplicate file finder, temp file finder and much more!

The registry cleaner in this program is phenomenal.

 

Note: This program used to be free, but starting with version 1.4 and on, it looks like it has become shareware. It is a fully working 30 day trial, and costs 30 dollars to buy.

Category: Utilities

 

SpyBot Search & Destroy

Do you have spyware on your computer? You know, a program tracking where you go and what you do on the Internet. If you don't know, find out here.

 

Check out this site for more information on spyware.

 

Note from author:

...I am asking you to download my software, try it, and if you like it and can spare a few bucks, please come back and donate. This money will be used only to cover the costs of Spybot-S&D hosting and development, and it is absolutely voluntarily! You won't get less support or crippled versions if you don't."-quoted from site

Categories: Security, Utilities

 

New!

Windows Live OneCare

Help get peace of mind knowing that everything is managed for you—virus and spyware scanning, firewalls, tune-ups, file backups, the whole nine yards. And it\'s all delivered to you in a smooth, hassle-free package.

I love OneCare. Especially for those who are not very tech savvy. Its very easy to use and constantly updates itself without user intervention. It cost $50 a year and can be installed up to 3 PCs at no additional cost.

It includes:
  • Antivirus
  • Antispyware
  • Anti-phishing
  • Firewall
  • Performance Tune-Ups
  • Backup and Restore
Very easy to use and lightweight on the computer. Doesn\'t bog the system down like other similiar suites do.
Categories: Security, Utilities

 

Zone Alarm

A firewall that protects your computer from hackers.

Categories: Security, Utilities