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My Personal XP Software List from 2005-2009 

PC Repair Utility Kit - Combo of all Repair Tools in one easy pack.

Repair MS Word Docs - The name says it all.

Advanced Windows Care - All in one system tune up utility.

Internet Explorer 8 - Still in Beta, but worth as look.

iTunes Sync - Sync your iPod with iTunes.

Extensions for Windows - This utility adds everything that should have been included.

DisplayFusion - Another utility for us Multi Monitor users. Get on board!

Tweak-VI Vista - Tweak hundreds of hidden features in Windows Vista

PowerDesk Pro 7 -  Excellent  File Management Software. I use it daily.

RoboForm - Internet password mgr. I really can't live w/o it.

Everest Ultimate Ed. - This programs tells you everything, I mean everything, about your rig.

Folder Password Protect - Protect folders on internal, external and removable drives.

Vipre Antivirus - A new approach to Antivirus/Spyware from SunBelt  VERY small footprint.

Folder Guard - Excellent program for protecting sensitive folders. I actually own a copy.

System Mechanic 8 Is Out - The all in one system tune up utility. I am a loyal customer.

DVD Copy from DVDFab - Works where others have failed me.

Astrum Installer - Make professional looking installers for your programs. .

Axife Macro Recorder - Creates .exe files as well. Big selling point for me.

Ultimate Defrag - It's NOT just a defragger... , it's a hard drive file placement optimizer.

Lock Down Windows - Control all aspects of security with Desktop RX

WinUpdatesList - WinUpdatesList displays the list of all Win updates installed on your local computer.

Type It In - A utility to remember passwords, scripts, macros, etc, etc...

Registry First Aid - One of my favorite registry editors. Very safe to use. Extra tools as well.

Password Protect Folders - Password protect folders on your drives, even USB drives.

Outlook Toolbox - An extension to Outlook's features that I just can't do without.

Partition Commander 10 - Repartition your hard drive on the fly w/o data loss.

Ultimate Troubleshooter - Identifies background tasks that cause system instability.

Make 3D - I know it's a web utility but I love this one. Upload your image and it converts it to 3D.

System Scheduler - Scheduler to run applications, popup reminders and other useful tasks.

O&O Drive LED - Displays disk activity on your desktop for all drives with LEDs and more.

Nero 8 - Nero does a lot more than just burn CDs. It's the definitive All In One tool.

RegVac - We all need a registry cleaner and I've grown to trust this one.

PerfectDisk - Excellent defragging utility for your drives.

Secure CRT - If you're an admin and you routinely connect to various PCs you'll want this tool.

DVDFab - This software can copy Copyrighted Protected DVDs that others can't.

PowerDesk - This is my personal preference for a Windows Explorer replacement.

A1cleaner - Windows gets dirty and needs to be cleaned on a regular basis.

UltraISO - One of my favorite utilities for working with ISOs.

System Mechanic Pro - Excellent all in one maintenance utility.

SnagIt - Basically a screen capture program, but with so many more options.

Runscanner - scans your system for all autostart locations.

VLC media player - Cross platform freeware media player

Who Crashed - Diagnose Window's crashes by analyzing memory dumps.

Vista Start Menu - Make your XP menu look like a Vista menu.

Xobni - Search Your Outlook Email Inbox

CoolMon 2.0 - CoolMon is a program for monitoring vital system stats and almost anything else.

20 Great Online Image Editors - Online Apps are the wave of the future.

PStart - Turn your files and folders into a Start Menu style menu that sits in the system tray

Network Scanner - Free multi-threaded IP, NetBIOS and SNMP network scanner

Motherboard Monitor - Reports on the temps inside your PC using the built-in sensors.

Mail Pass View - Program to view multiple email accts all at once.

Wireless KeyView - Wireless network password revealer.

FileZilla  free FTP -  Free FTP Client and Server software.

Spotify - Voted the best Music Player ever.

a-Squared USB Stick - Plug in an run - It is that easy to clean an infected computer

Ketarin - Ketarin is a small application which automatically updates setup packages

Imgburn - lightweight CD / DVD / HD DVD / Blu-ray burning application

MP3 to CD Burner - Convert MP3's on the fly to your CDs.

Win To Flash - Transfer WinXP, Win 2003, Vista, Win 2008, Win7 setup from CD or DVD to flash

Speedyfox - Boost Firefox startup and browsing.

Fix IE - Application designed to help fix Internet Explorer after a Malware attack.

Recuva - Freeware Windows utility to restore files that have been accidentally deleted

Spiceworks IT Network - Complete network management & monitoring

System Monitor - Moo0 SystemMonitor lets you keep your eye on system resources.

Nettools - Security and network monitoring for the Internet and Local Area Networks

Autohotkey - Automate almost anything by sending keystrokes and mouse clicks.

Convert For Windows - free and easy to use unit conversion program.

Technet Screen Recorder - very easy-to-use screen-to-video capture program

Software List for Linux - This list is growing daily.

Wavosaur - Excellent freeware audio editor.

Picasa 3 - Excellent photo organizer and viewer free from Google.

Internet Explorer 8 - This is the link to the IE 8 Homepage.

Multi-Monitor taskBar -  I actually paid for a program similar to this. Shezzz

Revo Uninstaller -  Cleans up where other programs leave off.

MediaPortal - : A Free PVR for Windows

CPU Speed Pro - Not all CPUs run at the labeled speed.

TestDisk  - Freeware Disk and File recovery software. Very powerful.

ImageBurn - ImgBurn is a lightweight CD / DVD / HD DVD / Blu-ray burning application.

HddLed Indicator - Hard disk drive activity software led indicator for each drive in your system.

RoboCopy - XCopy just got a GUI facelift and some added power.

Evernote - A program that helps you remember everything while you surf

VirtualBox - Run different Operating Systems on your PC w/o the risk or just to get a feel for it.

XdN Tweaker - Tweaking program for WinXP, Win Server 2003, Win Vista, and Win Server 2008

ControlXP - Control all aspects of security with this free utility - Password Protected.

Ubuntu 8.04 - Newest desktop linux operating system.

Free Hide Folder - Free computer security software to hide your private folders.

Outlook on Your Desktop - Transparent, interactive Outlook Calendar on your desktop.

BgInfo - I use this at work on the client's PCs. Quick reference when I remote in.

Network Notepad - A poor man's Visio for designing network maps, but it works.

TrendMicro HiJackThis - Scans your PC to find settings that  have been changed by malware.

Irfanview - IrfanView is a very fast, small, compact and innovative graphic viewer

Computer Repair Kit  - A collection of repair tools designed to be executed from a USB drive via a menu.

MS Autoruns - Shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login.

Visual Task Tips -  Just hover the mouse of the minimized bar and see a thumbnail of the page. Nice!

Advanced Windows Care - A utility that protects, repair and optimizes your PC. Worked great for me.

Offline Windows Update - A tool that downloads all of the patches for the OS you specify.

TCP Optimizer - An intuitive program for tuning and optimizing your Internet connection.

WinTabber - WinTabber can add tabs to any window's program you run.

Copernic -  Copernic is a free desktop search program.

LogMeIn - Indispensible tool for connecting to machines remotely over the internet.

RoboForm - I would be lost without this freeware/shareware program. Stores ALL my passwords.

SpeedFan -  Monitors your system's voltages, fan speed and cpu temperatures.

Memtest+ - Absolutely a must have tool for your toolbox. Tests your RAM.

Memtest86  - Absolutely a must have tool for your toolbox. Tests your RAM.

Ultra VNC - The best remote control software for admins on a network. Can't live w/o it.

XPSyspad - Recover lost Windows & MS-Office product keys, PLUS SO MUCH MORE.

System Info - Collects every piece of hardware and software information about your pc.

Opera - I know everyone is on the Firefox wagon, but I still like Opera. Try it someday.

UBCD4Win - The Ultimate Boot CD For Windows is the best rescue CD you will ever use.

CCleaner - CCleaner is a system cleaner that will not harm your system, like most others.

Vista Tweaker - Ultimate Windows Tweaker is a freeware Tweak UI Utility for Windows Vista.

OEBackup - Backup tool for Outlook, Outlook Express that actually works.

Active@ Boot Disk - Bootable LiveCD. Backup, Data Recovery, Disk Eraser & more...

HFS ~ HTTP File Server - Access your files via the internet with this program.

PC Disk Clone - Self-bootable CD that clones a hard drive or partition within your computer.

Perfect Image 11 - Favorite feature is being to create a hidden, protected partition.

SoftPerfect Network Scanner - free multi-threaded IP, NetBIOS and SNMP network scanner

Wireshark formerely Ethereal - Packet sniffer for networks.

Hitman Pro 3 -The infamous All in One Security software. Now in version 3!

Offline Update - Download Window's updates offline.

GSpot - Determines the CODEC your system is using.

HDD Health Chk Linux - Tool for querying and controlling SMART Data from HDDs.

FireTune - Optimization tool that will boost the performance of your Firefox 3.0 browser.

RadarSync - Get the latest updates for your PC's drivers with this free automatic update checker

DesktopOK - Save and restore the positions of icons.

USB Safely Remove - USB Safely Remove is a USB device manager. Extends user abilities.

Virtualbox - allows you to run another operating from within your current one

X-SetupPro - A professional tuning utility.

Real Temp - Tempe monitoring program for all Intel single Core, dual Core and quad Core processors.

Clonezilla - OpenSource clone system (OCS) solution called Clonezilla with unicasting and multicasting!

GFI Backup Free Home - Easy-to-use Wizard-driven Interface

Shell Ext View - COM objects which extends the abilities of Windows - ShellExt Instructions

izarc - Best freeware archive utility supporting many archive formats

XP PowerToys - additional programs that developers work on after a product has been released.

Notepad Plus - Freeware notepad replacement,

Microsoft Private Folder - you get one password protected folder called My Private Folder

Clipcache - easy to use and powerful clipboard extender and a whole lot more!

 

My New Windows Software List Starting 2010 - Tribulation

 

PC Technician Tool's List 2010

PCIDatabase.com

Antivirus Removal Tools

ScanPST

NT Password & Registry Editor

KillProcess

ERUNT   

ShellExView

Process Explorer 

OpenedFilesView

Ketarin

Recuva Portable

Video Memory Stress Test

Returnil Virtual System Personal

Drivermax

Magical Jellybean Keyfinder

Unlocker 1.8.5

Memtest86+

Autoruns

System Information

CD Recovery Toolbox

Secunia Personal Software Inspector

Hidden Utilities XP

 

Crucial System Scanner

Anti-Malware Toolkit

CCleaner Portable

ProduKey

Windows Post Install Wizard

Z-Cron

Hijack Reader

System Explorer

CPUID Hardware Monitor

Offline Update

CoreTemp

HeavyLoad

Runscanner

Revo Uninstaller

Process Explorer

Optical Drives and Firmware Flashing

BIOS Functions and Firmware Flashing

Dans Dead Pixel Fixer

EndItAll

FreshDiagnose

Monitor Tester

AutoPatcher 5.1

 

Knowing your power (supply)

Reimage.com | PC Repair. In Minutes.

XPQuickFix

Device Doctor

Fix WU Utility

Speccy

Fix IE

Ninite

Win7 System Recovery Discs

Kill All Running Apps

Damaged docx2txt xlsx2csv files

Learn how to fix laptops

XPQuickFix

Clonezilla

Hitman Pro 2

DeepBurner Portable

SUMo

CrystalDiskInfo

CPU-Z

GSpot

 

 

 

Multimon - It adds a second taskbar to the extended desktop on Monitor 2. Freeware and Pro

 

 

 

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