Free Software list

[warren_wade]

Hi http://www.oldversion.com is worth to look at.
A lot of free software.

[Jaggannath]

I like Audiocatalyst for ripping..... can't remember if it's free though

[Byte 2.0]

I just had to dig this thread back out. I am in the middle of making a speical CD and I am using this as a referrence.

[nui_deas]

I would recommend Kill It All. This is a really good program that shows all the processes including ones that don't show up in Task manager. Well recommended.

[nui_deas]

Also would recomend Antivir for antivirus as well. i use it and have been impressed.

[aym]

The Open CD, and excellent collection of open source Windows apps, compiled in one, easy to use CD.

[mikezel]

thank you aym_7, that is a very useful link, and that cd will be very useful for me.

Mike

[aym]

No problem, Check out The Ultimate Boot CD too, another very useful CD.

http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/

[Hi Ho]

Internet browser: My IE 2

[Blue_Gundam2002]

Nice to see my that my thread has been dug up. I'll have to update the list next week after my finals are over.

[ghost2003]

Originally posted by aym_7 No problem, Check out The Ultimate Boot CD too, another very useful CD. http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/

looks very good but how do you update f-prot and mcafee virus scan if its on a CD?

[mattbell]

Originally posted by Byte 2.0 I just had to dig this thread back out. I am in the middle of making a speical CD and I am using this as a referrence.

I'am glad to see this thread back its an excellent resource!

[aym]

Originally posted by ghost2003 looks very good but how do you update f-prot and mcafee virus scan if its on a CD?

You can't update the CD, but you can download a newer version of the ISO image and burn it.

[ghost2003]

But then you waste lots of CD's doing that

[catfishjoe_1]

use a cdrw.
cat

[aym]

Found this in the FAQ:

Question: I have F-Prot (DOS) always with latest definitions on my PC. Now do I create an image of this, to be included on my UBCD? The easiest way is use a program like WinImage to view the F-Prot image file (fprot.img) on UBCD. You will see a file called files.zip within the image. Copy it to your harddisk, then use WinZip to view the zip file. You will see it contains the entire F-Prot distribution. Replace the virus definition files with your latest. Then, copy the updated files.zip to the F-Prot image file.

You still need to use another CD though, or use a CD-RW as cat suggested.

[ScurrilousPrune]

Let's see:

DVD Decrypter to decrypt DVDs
ALso DVD Shrink to reduce filesizes
Then convert them all to MPG or AVI with
FlaskMpeg. Also there's Burn4Free and Mp3 CD Doctor.

[Blue_Gundam2002]

Just updated it

Internet Browser
Mozilla
Firefox
Opera
My IE 2

E-mail
Mozilla's built in client
Thunderbird
EudoraLight
Pegasus
Hotmail Popper(used to access hotmail with e-mail programs)
Spambeyes (block spam from MS Outlook)

ZIP Programs
7-Zip

Online Chat
AIM
Yahoo
MSN
ICQ
Trillian(ICQ, MSN, Yahoo, AIM, IRC)
Gaim(ICQ, MSN, Yahoo, AIM, IRC)
X fire (for online gamers)
mIRC
Acidmax (great irc client)

Media Player
Win Amp
BS Player
Real Alternative
Quick Time alternative
iTunes
AVI Preview

Clock setting Program
Atomic Clock Sync

FTP Client/server
Fastream Netfile
Fastream NetFile server
SmartFTP

Burning/ripping Program
FreeRip(music only)
Burn4Free
CDex(ripper)
EAC(ripper)

Image Viewer/editor
Mozilla web browser(viewer only)
IrfanView
Included with Software PC suit

Spyware removers/blockers
Spybot Search & Destroy
Ad-Aware
SpywareBlaster
SpywareGuard
iL system wiper (clear temps and cookies with one click)
StartpageGuard - Prevents scripts and programs from messing with your homepage
StartupMonitor - monitors what programs try to register at startup

Anti-Virus/trojan
AVG
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ (online scan)
Free-AV
Antivir
swatit
http://www.trojanscan.com/ (online scan)

Wordprocessor program
Openoffice
Included with Mozilla
Software602 PC suit
Adobe reader (pdf file)

Download Resumer
Net Transport

Firewall
ZoneAlarm
Sygate Personal Firewall
Kerio Personal Firewall

DVD & Video backup/editing
DVD Decrypter
DVD Shrink
Gordian Knot Codec Pack
Gordian Knot Rip Pack(used with codec pack)
DVDx
VirtualDub VDub-mp3-freeze VDubMod
VCDGear
VCDEasy
ISO buster
DVD2SVCD
Kristal codec pack.
BeSweet
CCE Ecl
Avisynth
Audacity (audio editing)

System Info/Diagnostic
EVEREST (AIDA32)
Sisoft Sandra 2004 Standard
Belarc
MemTest 86

Peer to Peer programs
Emule
K-lite

Dialup
Netzero Dialup (10 hours a month, some popups)

Other
VNC (used to view and controle computers over a network)
WinWall (changes your wallpaper at a fixed time)
Folding @ Home (folds proteins to help save lives, join team 13761)
Travelaxe (searches the major travel engines simultaneously (Orbitz, travelocity, etc) for cheapest hotel prices.)
PTFB- Press The Freaking Button (presses buttons for 95/98(se)/ME/NT4/2000/XP)

[Force Flow]

Stickied.

[kram 2.0]

Originally Posted by Force Flow Stickied.

Thanks - this is definately a very handy thread

kram

[Ray-DaGunnySgt]

Originally Posted by pillainp System Information/Diagnostics 1. AIDA32 www.aida32.hu 2. Sisoft Sandra 2004 Standard www.sisoftware.co.uk Image Editors 1. The GIMP for Windows www.gimp.org/~tml/gimp/win32/

HEY partner, AIDA32 (www.ADIA32.hu) has been discontinued as of April this year. The last version was 393, if you want it/need it, email me at:
DaGunnySgt@Yahoo.com

[ghost2003]

Originally Posted by Ray-DaGunnySgt HEY partner, AIDA32 (www.ADIA32.hu) has been discontinued as of April this year. The last version was 393, if you want it/need it, email me at: DaGunnySgt@Yahoo.com

You can get everest instead, its the same thing http://www.lavalys.com/products.php?lang=en

[RayH]

http://www.tk8.com/easynote.asp

This is a freeware Post It Note utility. Instead of hanging them all around your computer, you can have it on your computer's desktop!

[JTH]

Many people don't have any of the Microsoft Office suites and this can be a big problem when trying to open Excel and Powerpoint files that are either online or that are e-mailed to you by a lucky friend that has these programs. Microsoft offer excellent free Excel and Powerpoint readers that open files from all versions of these programs. I have found to be invaluable:

http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...S/xlViewer.exe
http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...6/ppviewer.exe

Here's a question though. I have recently switched from IE6 to Mozilla Firefox and I like it a lot. Is it worth changing Outlook 6 as well (which I don't particularly have a problem with) or is it better to just leave a good thing the way it is?

Thanks a lot. Great thread by the way!

[HyperTF]

Awesome program for detailing, reporting and testing nearly everything about your PC apart from what coloured underwear it prefers! It's awesome, just get it!!
Everest Home Edition
http://www.lavalys.com/products/down...ng=en&pageid=3

[JTH]

Oh and I forgot to mention you left out the most incredible free audio editor out there: Goldwave. It's fantastic!

[kramer]

extractnow.com zip thing
and some miscelaneous netstumbler.com finds routers channnels in your neighborhood. edonkey peer to peer
download excelerator plus
Kazaa Download Accelerator Pro popular





I think this list when completed or whenever should make a list of the top ones.

[kramer]

i almost forgot roboform. This has a free version. there are few limitations from the one u have to buy that I never come accross. it saves all you information and the best part is absolutely no spyware. its password protected if you want so no one else can get to it if you put protection on.

how bout toolbars or popup blockers or both together
yahoo
msn
google
some others

[Parangles]

DiskWizard- installs hard drives, diagnostics, formatting, partitioning,
and rapid cloning of hard drives, etc. You must clone your C:drive and put it in a drawer, not on the machine. Download DW or use online. Its 'for Seagate drives'
but it has worked with all I've tried it with.
http://www.seagate.com/support/disc/...s/discwiz.html

Chris.

[bdanner302]

i have been thinking about linux more and more lately. sick and tired of pop ups and all the other problems with windows.....

i'm just worried about being compatible with windows users with programs like Word, AIM and such..... also my HP printer


any comments? any other things i should worry about?