Sunday, October 11, 2009

(Win95/98/ME/XP/Vista) Enhancements




X-Setup Pro v6.6.300 (formerly Xteq X-Setup)

Offering nearly 1,700 "painless" Windows’ Registry tweaks using both plug-ins and Wizards; for power users. Suitable for Win9x/ME/XP/2000/2003, certain tweaks suitable for some versions of Windows). This version is free for non-commercial use only.
Review/screenshot
4.57MB

freeCommander

A twin-pane file manager (like Norton Commander); features built-in archive support (ZIP/CAB/RAR), built-in file viewer (hex/binary/text/image formats), optional folder view, folder comparison/synchronization, file splitting, modify file dates, file filters, and more.
Review/screenshots
1.59MB

FileAnt

A tabbed, Explorer-style file manager with an optional third pane (like Norton Commander); features built-in file viewer (including inside ZIP archives), built-in MP3 player, FTP facilities, pie chart view of folder or drive, and more. Requires IE4 or later.
Review/screenshots
2.30MB

ExplorerXP

A small, fast file manager (replacement for Explorer); features tabbed interface, displays folder size, supports Explorer shell, multiple file rename, advanced copy & move, merge & split tools, configurable keyboard shortcuts, and more. Requires WinXP (see Review).
Review/screenshots
411kB

PowerDesk v5.0.1.2

Windows Explorer replacement which offers single or dual pane file management windows, drivebar, a powerful file finder, zip and unzip capabilities, a dialog helper, and many other features. Nagware.
Review/screenshots
1.58MB

Glary Utilities

A suite of System tools & utilities to fix, speed up, maintain & protect a PC; cleans common System junk files plus invalid Registry entries & Internet traces, manages IE browser add-ons, manages installed shell extensions, and more. Requires Win98 or later.
Review/screenshots
4.91MB

EasyCleaner

Finds/removes outdated Registry entries, duplicate files, blank Start menu entries, unnecessary files, manage startup files, clears history & cookies, etc.
Review/screenshot
2.64MB

Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP

A set of add-ons from Microsoft (SyncToy, Image Resizer, Open Command Window Here, Alt-Tab Replacement, Power Calculator, CD Slide Show Generator, Virtual Desktop Manager, Taskbar Magnifier, HTML Slide Show Wizard, Webcam Timershot, etc).
Review/screenshots
total 15.7MB

Microsoft Virtual PC

Runs multiple operating systems on the same physical computer, such as MS-DOS, Windows & OS/2; features setup Wizard for virtual OS, auto creates new partition for each OS, and more. Requires WinXP or later, 400MHz L2 cache CPU with CD/DVD drive.
Review/screenshots
30.4MB

Advanced SystemCare

A one-click approach to help protect, repair, clean, and optimize a PC; features 3 main categories (maintenance, diagnose system & utlities), many sections to each category, simple interface, restore function, and more. Nagware, requires Windows XP or later.
Review/screenshots
7.26MB

TweakNow PowerPack

An integrated suite of utilities in 10 categories to fine-tune the computer's OS; features hundreds of tweaks (includes 11 sections of 'Windows Secret' tweaks), up to 4 custom desktop configs, Registry cleaner, manages RAM, and more. Requires WinXP or later.
Review/screenshots
5.46MB

PC Wizard

An extensive system information reporting & benchmarking tool; features 5 main categories (Hardware, Configuration, System Files, Resources & Benchmark), 73 sub-categories (incl 16 benchmarks), displays Windows CD key, passwords, and more.
Review/screenshots
4.47MB

System Safe Gold v6.01

Three integrated applets: FileScan repairs/replaces damaged files, System File Lab protects hundreds of secondary files (INI, OCX, DLLs, etc), & Install Guard protects when new software is installed.
Review/screenshots
1.66MB

SIW (System Information for Windows)

Displays extensive hardware & software information about a PC; features network information plus tools to discover passwords hidden behind asterisks, secret system passwords & keys, CPU usage, and more.
Review/screenshots
1.59MB

UltraExplorer

A file manager and replacement for Windows Explorer; features Mac-style columns view, tabbed interface, optional dual pane view, Drop Stack (temporary holding place for drag 'n drop operations), fully configurable layouts, faster than Explorer, and more.
Review/screenshots
3.11MB

RAM Def Xtreme

Monitors and defragments RAM (physical system memory); features custom refresh rate, variable warning level, optional automatic cleanup when the warning level is reached, optional conservative swapfile usage, desktray-icon controls, and more.
Review/screenshots
94kB

Defraggler

A file and/or disk defragmentation tool; features defrags individual files, defrags entire drives, analyzes fragmented files/drives, checks a drive for errors, drive map, progress indicator, update checking, and more. Requires Windows XP or later.
Review/screenshots
3.00MB

Easy Explorer v2.0

A Windows Explorer replacement with many enhancements; features display of up to 4 folder windows (Explorer has 1), uses existing Explorer shell, change colors/fonts/etc, built in Task Bar, quick access to DOS command line, select files using filters, and more.
Review/screenshots
902kB

Universal Explorer v2.2

A powerful Windows Explorer replacement but with the same look ’n feel; features include an archive manager (supports CAB, LHA, TAR, ZIP, etc plus SFX), view & edit almost any file, split file, disk copy, directory print, screen capture, and more. Advertiser supported.
Review/screenshots
1.67MB

Auslogics Disk Defrag

A fast optimizer for modern hard disks that gives maximum performance by optimizing defragmented files; features extremely fast file defragmentation, full optimization report, disk fragmentation map, simple to use, and more. Requires WinXP or later.
Review/screenshots
2.09MB

nLite

A tool for unattended installation, re-installation, or modification of Windows (remove components, integrate drivers, tweak, patch, etc); can create an install ISO, integrates service packs, and more. Requires Windows XP or later & .NET Framework 2.0.
Review/screenshots
2.05MB

Emsa FlexInfo Pro

A comprehensive system information and diagnostics utility that shows system info data, advanced info, benchmark (CPU & memory speed tests), network info (IP & host lookup, Ping), and realtime stats. Requires VB6 runtime files & free activation code.
Review/screenshots
625kB

Eusing Free Registry Cleaner

A tool that can safely clean and repair Registry problems; features automatic backup of the repaired Registry entries, checks/repairs 18 separate items (software locations, shortcuts, invalid ActiveX, shared DLLs, startup programs, etc), and more. Nagware.
Review/screenshots
891kB

Process Explorer

A process management utility that picks up where Task Manager leaves off; features a list of the currently active processes (including the names of their owning accounts), display of DLLs & memory-mapped files, a powerful search capability, and more.
Review/screenshots
1.53MB

Wintercooler v4.6

Improves system performance by freeing RAM (Random Access Memory), optimizing your Internet connection (suitable for modem, ISDN, xDSL & T1+) plus offering a very detailed overview of your hardware & operating system. To use with WinXP requires Win 95 compatibility to be set.
Review/screenshots
1.50MB

TweakAll

Take back control of Windows with this Registry tweaking tool, like Tweak UI on steroids. Suitable for Win9x/ME/XP/2000.
Review/screenshots
4.10MB

AB Commander LITE v3.3

Norton Commander-style twin pane file manager (Explorer replacement); features extensive toolbar, command prompt, folder navigation tools, closely integrated with the Windows user interface, fully supports shell extensions, highly customizable, and more.
Review/screenshot
576kB

PC Power Optimizer Lite

A system tweaking tool to optimize & beautify Windows; features 7 categories (Windows, File & Folders, Input & Output, Boot Options, Privacy & Security, Network & Internet, and Miscellaneous), 40+ sub-categories, and more. Nagware, requires Windows XP or later.
Review/screenshots
1.99MB

Registrar Lite

An enhanced Registry editor with an Explorer-style interface which supports the Clipboard and allows the user to drag ’n drop Registry keys & values; features background search & replace, a bookmark editor, advanced Registry value data editors, and more.
Review/screenshots
1.98MB

RegCleaner v4.3

Removes old and obsolete Registry entries which were created by software now removed from your computer; features automatic backup of removed entries, Registry optimization, control over startup programs, and control over the uninstall menu. For advanced users.
Review/screenshot
541kB

CCleaner

A system optimizer/cleaner that removes unused & temporary files from the computer, allowing Windows to run faster and more efficiently; features control over program uninstall entries, control over startup entries, and more. Requires Windows XP or later.
Review/screenshots
2.77MB

Free Window Registry Repair

An easy-to-use, one-button Registry cleaning tool that checks 15 different sections of the Registry for errors, and then prompts to delete them; features a custom scan, auto backup with option to restore, simple interface, and more. Requires Win98 or later.
Review/screenshots
777kB

Mz Ultimate Tweaker

Tweaks to tune Windows so that it runs faster and is more stable; features over 110 tweaks in 19 sub-categories & 9 main sections, help available for most tweaks, and more. Requires Windows XP or later plus .NET Framework 2.0 – for advanced users.
Review/screenshot
713kB

Unlocker

An Explorer extension that allows the removal of error messages such as "error deleting file or folder", "cannot delete folder: it is used by another person or program", "sharing violation", and similar messages. Requires WinXP or later. For advanced users only!
Review/screenshot
238kB

More Properties v2.03

Control the Win9x desktop; much better than Microsoft’s TweakUI! Requires VB4 runtime files, suitable only for Windows 95 & 98.
Review/screenshot
352kB

AnVir Task Manager

A utility program that gives users more control of their computer; features advanced startup manager, startup guard, process manager, optionally hide Microsoft services, access to System tools, extensive options, and more. Requires Win98 or later plus IE6.
Review/screenshots
598kB

Official Windows 95 Updates

A selection of 9 official updates for the Windows 95 platform (now no longer supported by Microsoft); updates are Msdun13.exe, SPEU.exe, W95dscrpt.exe, w95euro.exe, w95krnlupd.exe, W95ws2setup.exe, W95wsockupd.exe, w95y2k.exe & y2kvdhcp.exe.
Review/screenshots
9.44MB

xplorer² Lite

A dual pane (Norton Commander style) Windows Explorer replacement with a stand-alone Notepad-style text editor; features built-in viewer (images & binary), mass rename Wizard, file shredder, and lots more. Free for private & academic use only.
Review/screenshots
758kB

A43

A dual-pane file manager and Windows Explorer replacement; features built-in text editor (no filesize limit), built-in support for archiving (create & open ZIP & RAR archives), integrated file search, fast access to favorite programs, and more. Requires WinXP or later.
Review/screenshots
872kB

Dexpot

Creates up to 20 virtual desktops (default is 4) where each can have individual wallpaper, resolution & icons; features hotkey switching, 5 built-in tools, highly customizable, minimizes to a tray icon, optionally loads with Windows, and more. Free for non-commercial use.
Review/screenshots
1.89MB

Microsoft Win95 Power Toys Set

15 terrific Windows 95 OS2 freebie-extras from Mrs Gates’ little boy. Requires Microsoft Windows 95 OSR2 (not suitable for Windows 95 OS1 or Windows98 and later).
Review/screenshot
205kB

Magellan Explorer v2.41

Deluxe file manager emulates Windows Explorer, Norton Commander, etc and which includes FTP facilities, archive manager (ZIP, ARJ, LHA, CAB, etc), fast file viewer and much more. Advertiser supported.
Review/screenshot
3.00MB

Turbo Navigator v1.46

Powerful Norton Commander-style file manager; features file copy speed display, advanced filtering capability, built in favorites, file viewer, strong (256-bit) file encryption, wipe file ability, and more.
Review/screenshots
870kB

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