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SpyBot Search & Destroy!

Not sure if it's Spyware?
Check the Spyware Guide!

Why mess with bloated, buggy, featureless software for your iPod or MP3 Player?
Get Songbird and set your MP3 player free!

Fast scanning & image/photo manipulation? IrfanView!

Graphics creation with layers, filters and loads of features? Paint.NET!

MOZILLA FIREFOX - Web browsing redefined!

Firefox has an intuitive interface and blocks viruses, spyware, and popup ads. It delivers web pages faster than ever...and it’s easy to install and import your favourites. Packed with useful features like tabbed browsing, Live Bookmarks, and an integrated Search bar, Firefox will change the way you experience the Web, for the better. Available for MS Windows, Mac OSX & Linux...more info

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AdBlock Plus - annoyed by all those ads and banners on the internet that often take longer to download than everything else on the page? Install Adblock Plus now and get rid of them. Right-click on a banner and choose "Adblock" from the context menu - the banner won't be downloaded again. Or click Adblock Plus icon in the toolbar to see all elements of the page and block the banners. You can use filters with wildcards or even regular expressions to block complete banner factories. Includes option for automatic updates to filterlists.

Get more Extensions & Themes at MOZILLA ADD-ONS

MOZILLA THUNDERBIRD - Reclaim your inbox!

A highly recommended, award winning email application featuring individual profiles for all your email addresses (separate inbox, etc.), built-in Bayesian spam filters (the most effective), anti-phishing protection, enhanced address book and more.  Import your mail/contacts/settings from Eudora, Outlook, Outlook Express, Netscape 4.x

This is the MS Windows version; for Linux, MAC or other builds, go to the Mozilla site.

** If you have a previous version installed, you can uninstall it before installing this one - your settings will be retained, though some extensions and themes may have to be loaded with versions compatible with this build.

DOWNLOAD THUNDERBIRD 3.0.3

DOWNLOAD LIGHTNING & GOOGLE CALENDAR PROVIDER (modified to work with 3.0.3)

DOWNLOAD THUNDERBIRD 2.0.0.23

Get more Extensions & Themes at MOZILLA ADD-ONS

Get Lightning...an add-on that integrates calendar functionality (scheduling, tasks, etc.) into Thunderbird!
...or try Mozilla Sunbird standalone calendar!

MozBackup: (Pavel Cvrcek)

MozBackup is a utility for creating backups of Mozilla, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird and Netscape profiles. It allows you to backup mail, favourites, contacts, etc. This program is freeware.

FAQ

Q: What's *.pcv format?
A: It's a normal ZIP file.

Q: How can I do automatic backup?
A: MozBackup 1.4 supports automatic backup.
Format is:
backup.exe (application) (name of profile)
Application:
-m = Mozilla Suite
-f = Mozilla Firefox
-t = Mozilla Thunderbird
Example: backup.exe -m default (You can set default store path in file backup.ini. If there are some problems, see file error.log)

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Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6 (Patrick Kolla)

Awarded "PC World Class Award for the Best Privacy Software" (Congratulations!)

Spybot Search & Destroy can detect and remove spyware of different kinds from your computer. Spyware is a relatively new kind of threat that common anti-virus applications do not yet cover. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you didn't intentionally install, if your browser crashes, or if you browser start page has changed without your knowing, you most probably have spyware. But even if you don't see anything, you may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging that is silently tracking your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile of you that will be sold to advertisement companies. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm in trying to see if something snooped into your computer, too :)

To see a list of threats that Spybot-S&D can remove, click on Threats in the navigation bar at the left. If you want an introduction how Spybot-S&D works, please read the tutorial. If you fear incompatibility with other software you are using, we can assure you that will not be the case. Still, we have created a compatibility overview listing some software that compatibility has been asked for before.

Spybot-S&D can also clean usage tracks, an interesting function if you share your computer with other users and don't want them to see what you worked on. And for professional users, it allows to fix some registry inconsistencies and extended reports. A list of features is available if you click on Features.

Note: Depending on the license agreement of some software that uses spy/adbots, the usage of the software itself is no longer allowed after removal. Please read those license agreements first! Remember: the best way to remove ads is to pay the shareware fee! Always read the privacy statement, it should tell you if your information is being collected and used.

This software supports several languages!

Install: Simply download the file and double-click to run the install. There will be an icon for "Easy Mode" on your desktop (both Easy & Advanced mode in your START menu) - click to run and follow the prompts. If you want to have the program update when it starts, set the function in the "Settings" tab.
Please be patient this is a very intensive scan that could save your PC (like many others)!

Please support Patrick Kolla (the author) through his link

* Use the integrated update button every time for the latest version! "How To..." list

Visit the Spybot S&D Forums for more info

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CCleaner (aka Crap Cleaner) (PiriForm)

CCleaner (Crap Cleaner) is a freeware system optimisation tool. That removes unused and temporary files from your system - allowing it to run faster, more efficiently and giving you more hard disk space. The best part is that it's fast! (normally taking less that a second to run), free and very effective at keeping your system clean!

*Note: various malware often installs files in "temp" folders in the knowledge that these are seldom (if ever) cleaned, thus installing CCleaner helps make your PC safer as well!

Cleans the following:

1. Internet Explorer & MOZILLA Cache, History, Cookies, Index.dat.

2. Recycle Bin, Temporary files and Log files.

3. Recently opened URLs and files.

4. Third-party application temp files and recent file lists (MRUs).
   Including: eMule, Kazaa, Google Toolbar, Netscape, Office XP, Nero, Adobe Acrobat, WinRAR and more...

5. Advanced Registry scanner and cleaner to remove unused and old entries.
   Including File Extensions, ActiveX Controls, ClassIDs, ProgIDs, Uninstallers, Shared DLLs, Fonts, Help Files, Application Paths, Icons and more...

6. This software is completely Freeware and contains no Spyware.

Very simple install. Click "Run Cleaner" to clean, or use the Options button to set automatic clean on every reboot. Also adds a context menu to the Recycle Bin for quick clean-up!

Support the author's efforts through their PayPal Link!

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Also from PiriForm - SPECCY

Speccy is an advanced System Information tool for your PC. No install, fast loading, complete system specs!

Perfect for running from USB key...unzip and run!

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IZArc (IZSoftware)

IZArc is an excellent archiving tool that opens an astounding 40 archive formats including ZIP, RAR, TAR, TGZ, LHA, LZH, ACE, ARJ (that's more than twice what WinZip® does!). It creates standard ZIP files (and 10 other formats) as well as the ability to split files into manageable multi-archives, self-extracting archives, view/write comments, add password protection, detect/discover forgotten archive password, encrypt/decrypt...and much more

It uses the familiar Windows Explorer type interface and supports "drag & drop". You can even create your own skins! Fast, efficient and flexible - the only archive tool you'll ever need!

If you have a previous version installed, uninstall it first.

Support the author's hard work with a donation

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DOWNLOAD IZArc2Go (portable for USB drive)

Foxit Reader for Windows 3.0 (Foxit Software)

As a small and fast PDF viewer, Foxit Reader currently has over 50 million users all around the world. After keeping users waiting for almost two months, Foxit Reader 3.0 has been released and introduces many fascinating new features such as multimedia design and Foxit OnDemand Content Management. To learn more about this new release, please click here.

1. Simple, fast installation

2. Starts up immediately (no annoying splash screens)

3. Runs on Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/Vista

4. Type on any non-protected PDF file!

5. Many extra features available with optional ProPack (PDF creation, editing, etc.) try before you buy.

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KeyWallet v1.0: (KeyWallet Team)

This is the most convenient, useful, easy to use password manager we've ever used! You'll wonder how you did without it. Fill any form (internet HTML form in any browser, java form, windows dialog etc.) using Drag & Drop. It can also create random  high-security passwords of virtually any length for your password needs.

KeyWallet uses the Blowfish encryption algorithm with variable-length key, from 32 bits to 448 bits. Similar products sell for $20 US and up with less or no encryption - this is free! more

DOWNLOAD Instructions: Download and run the setup file, then be sure to read the "Read Me" file to learn all the great features. You can visit the site for more information and an animated demo

MyDefrag (Jeroen Kessels)

Defragmenting of your hard drive is the number one way to prevent slow and unstable systems. A healthy drive is less likely to suffer lock-ups, data loss or other potentially hazardous situations.

MyDefrag is a disk defragmenter and optimizer (a maintenance utility to make your harddisk faster) for Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, 2008, Win7, and for X64. It is freeware, no time limit, fully functional, no advertisements. Fast, low overhead, with many optimization strategies, can handle floppies, USB disks, memory sticks, and anything else that looks like a disk to Windows. Included are a set of easy to use scripts for endusers, a scripting engine for demanding users, a screensaver, and a combined Windows plus commandline version that can be scheduled by the Windows task scheduler or for use from administrator scripts.

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DOWNLOAD JK Defrag Extra (install and run - will defrag all drives then close)

DOWNLOAD JK Defrag for U3 Drives

IrfanView Multimedia Viewer: (Irfan Skiljan)

Very compact & fast 32 bit graphic viewer/manipulator with support for virtually every picture, sound, movie & shockwave file type available (over 59 types)! Includes functions for thumbnail or slideshow viewing, filter effects, cropping, rotation and more. Easy install, no "bloatware" - runs on all current Windows OS. Use the extension to instantly convert groups of files to any format, or create instant slideshows. Thumbnail view of an entire directory (121 high-res files in under 4 seconds!).
Although this is a free program, the author does appreciate your comments and will accept donations through PayPal - Donators may receive a personalized registration code.

*Note: Even if you have a previous version installed, re-download and install the Plugins Pack every time!

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DOWNLOAD PLUGINS PACK

Instructions: Download and install program file first, then install filter pack - and enjoy! For more info, visit Irfan's site!

**NEW PLUGIN: add OCR scanning from any Image - KADMOS Plugin (download and run - use Options or F9 to activate)
KADMOS is an easily integrated character recognition software component for professional use and is incorporated in complete packages for recognition solutions of every kind.
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Paint.NET 3.36 (Washington State University)

Tired old MS Paint gets an update...finally! Lots of added features, even better GUI.

Paint.NET is image and photo manipulation software designed to be used on computers that run Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or Server 2003. It supports layers, unlimited undo, special effects, and a wide variety of useful and powerful tools.

It started development at Washington State University as an undergraduate senior design project mentored by Microsoft, and is currently being maintained by some of the alumni that originally worked on it. Originally intended as a free replacement for the MS Paint software that comes with Windows, it has grown into a powerful yet simple tool for photo and image editing. The programming language used to create Paint.NET is C#, with a small amount of C++ for setup and shell-integration related functionality.

Paint.NET has many of the powerful features that expensive commercial applications have, including the ability to use layers, Magic Wand Tool, clone and more. This is the second semester that Paint.NET has been a project at Washington State University, and they have the goal of adding as much functionality as expensive commercial applications provide, but of course, for free! In the spirit of all this freedom, we welcome any suggestions, as well as provide the source code free of charge for anyone who wishes to tinker with it. Please explore this website, download the software and try out many of the things you would do on those expensive commercial applications.

Paint.Net requires MS .NET Framework 2.0

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Visit the Paint .NET forum for more plugins

nPOP Portable Mail Client v.1.0.9 (http://www.nakka.com/soft/npop/index_eng.html)

This software allows you to access e-mail on a POP3 mail server from any PC or Pocket PC. It is compact and portable (fits/runs on a floppy or USB drive). Pocket PC/Windows CE/French/Japanese versions available at site...more

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Instructions: Extract "nPOP.zip" to disk and run! Read the text file for instructions and features.
NOTE: This reads directly from your mail server so remember if you delete something, it's gone! 

POP Peeper v.3.0.1 (http://www.poppeeper.com)

POP Peeper is an email notifier that runs in your Windows task bar and alerts you when you have new email on any of your POP3, Hotmail, MSN, Yahoo, Mail.com, MyWay, Excite, Lycos.com, or RediffMail accounts. Send mail using your SMTP server or through your webmail account directly from POP Peeper. POP Peeper supports HTML email, so you can see your email the same way as you would in your email client. Several options are available that will decrease or eliminate the risks of reading your email (viruses, javascript, webbugs, etc). If you share your computer, you can password-protect your accounts or password-protect access to POP Peeper.

Primary Features:

1. Send Mail using SMTP or WebMail

2. HTML Email Support

3. Password Protection

4. Options to protect you from messages that contain viruses and web bugs

5. Send, Save and Open file attachments

6. No account limit -- notifies you of an unlimited number of accounts

7. Many ways to receive new mail notification: skinnable desktop alerts, audio, flashing Scroll Lock LED and more

8. Specify different intervals for each account

9. Extensive Help with useful tips and information

10. Easy Setup - accounts are imported from your existing email client(s)

11. Supports POP3, SMTP, GMail, Hotmail\MSN, Yahoo, Mail.com, MyWay, Excite, Lycos.com, RediffMail

12. Read and delete email without opening your email client

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DVD Identifier 3.6.3 (Kris Schoofs)

'DVD Identifier' retrieves and interprets the pre-recorded information that is present on all DVD media. This information contains a variety of parameters such as disc manufacturing information and supported write speeds. Even though this information is usually printed on the packaging, the brand name may differ from the actual manufacturer or sometimes there might not even be any packaging information at all.

'DVD Identifier' offers a reliable method of accurately identifying the disc's REAL manufacturer. This information will also help you in determining which discs are most suitable for your DVD recorder.

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CDR Identifier v1.63/final (Frank Wolf)

This little tool lets you read the ATIP (Absolute Time In Pre-Groove) of blank CDR/W media with most of the current CDR recorders.
This information tells the real manufacturer and type of dye used for this media.

Although this product is no longer in development, it continues to do the job!

DOWNLOAD Instructions: Download to a folder on your drive & run (make sure you have a blank CDR/W in your drive).

Songbird 1.2.0 (visit the Songbird Nest)

Songbird is an open-source customizable music player that's under active development.
We're working on creating a non-proprietary, cross platform, extensible tool that will help enable new ways to playback, manage, and discover music.

Songbird is a desktop media player mashed-up with the Web. Songbird is committed to playing the music you want, from the sites you want, on the devices you want, challenging the conventions of discovery, purchase, consumption and organization of music on the Internet. Works with virtually any media player to organize, playlist, add & remove songs. Plugins and skins (aka "feathers") are available form the site.

Songbird is a player and a platform. Like Firefox, Songbird is an open source, Open Web project built on the Mozilla platform. Songbird provides a public playground for Web media mash-ups by providing developers with both desktop and Web APIs, developer resources and fostering Open Web media standards, to wit, an Open Media Web.

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Mp3tag v.2.43  (Florian Heidenreich)

Finally - a tool for creating & editing ID3 Tags and file names for MP3 files THAT WORKS!

Mp3tag is a powerful and yet easy-to-use tool to edit metadata of common audio formats where it supports ID3v1, ID3v2.3, ID3v2.4, iTunes MP4, WMA, Vorbis Comments and APE Tags. It can rename files based on the tag information, replace characters or words in tags and filenames, import/export tag information, create playlists and more.

Mp3tag supports online database lookups from, e.g., Amazon, discogs, or freedb, allowing you to automatically gather proper tags and cover art for your music library.

Fast, clean, efficient and uses little memory. Excellent batch routines can edit all or part of multiple files very intuitively.

• Batch Tag Editing Write ID3v1.1, ID3v2.3, ID3v2.4, MP4, WMA, APEv2 Tags and Vorbis Comments to multiple files at once.
• Support for Cover Art Download and add album covers to your files and make your library even more shiny.
• Import from Amazon, discogs, freedb Save typing and import tags from online databases like Amazon, discogs, freedb and more.
• Replace characters or words Replace strings in tags and filenames (with support for Regular Expressions).
• Create Playlists automatically Create and manage playlists automatically while editing.
• Rename files from tags Rename files based on the tag information and import tags from filenames.
• Export to HTML, RTF, CSV Generate nice reports and lists of your collection based on user-defined templates.
• Full Unicode Support User-interface and tagging are fully unicode compliant.

Besides these main features Mp3tag offers a variety of other functions and features ranging ranging from batch export of embedded album covers, over support for iTunes-specific tags like media type or TV Show settings, to combining multiple actions into groups that can be applied with a single mouse click.

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rjhExtensionsv1.3: (rjhSoftware)

rjhExtensions is a simple utility that will add a number of useful functions to the context (right-click) menu of Windows Explorer (9x, ME, NT, 2000). The utility consists of 8 extensions (including multi-file rename, shred, encrypt) and an organizer that allows you to control the placement of the extensions: more

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Instructions: Unpack & run the installation file, then right-click on any file or directory. The Organizer and complete documentation is accessible through your Start Menu.

Ray Larabie is a Canadian who designs some incredible fonts for both the MS Windows and Mac OS; many are free to download and use in your own creations, though he does accept donations to cover his operating costs.

"In 1995, I launched Ray Larabie’s Freeware Typeface of the Week a small website featuring my latest font designs which I offered free of charge for anyone to use. In 1996, I redesigned the site, changed its name to Larabie Fonts and began using better font design software. Soon, I was launching new typefaces as fast as I could produce them.

By 2000, Larabie Fonts had undergone 3 renovations and I had designed more than 300 typefaces. In 2001, I launched Typodermic, my commercial site devoted to larger families of fonts available at very reasonable prices."

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