32-bit
Win 95/98/ME/XP/Vista |
|
|
|
|
| Home >
32-bit (Win95/98/ME/XP/Vista) >
Enhancements >
page 4
|
|
|
|
NOTE: Some programs require Visual Basic runtime files which are not included with the author’s download. If you get an error message about a file not being found after you load a program – specially DLL or OCX files – then load the applicable VB runtime library. |
 = this program is hosted by CFS and only available to CFS members |
|
|
WinKey |  | |
Macro facility for the Windows’ keyboard key, adds up to 200 shortcuts.
|  |
Review |
1.09MB |
|
WinRamTurbo Free v1.40 | | |
Monitor, control and optimize RAM usage in Windows with this freeware tool.
| |
Review/screenshot |
718kB |
|
RunModule v1.04 | | |
An enhanced version of the Start Menu’s “Run...” command; features an option to batch run a list of files, ‘remembers’ previous commands, etc.
| |
Review/screenshots |
21kB |
|
Mediaware Task Manager | | |
A three-in-one process monitor that controls which programs are executed at Windows startup, supplies information about all open applications & processes, and launches programs. Advertiser supported, requires Windows XP or later & .NET Framework v2.0.
| |
Review/screenshots |
426kB |
|
About Calgary Windows Command Center | | |
Allows you to quickly access many of Windows’ features, some of which are not easy to find; features 58 accessible items in 7 categories (Control Panel, Display, Files, Hard Disk, Internet, Misc., & Windows).
| |
Review/screenshots |
1.10MB |
|
Zero Trace | | |
A system cleaner which removes traces of Web movements by deleting IE cookies & history, clearing the recent documents list, Media Player history, IE cache, Start Run menu, and emptying the Recycle Bin. CFS download.
| |
Review/screenshots |
417kB |
|
Windows Registry Guide | | |
An eBook in Windows HTML Helpfile format which contains tricks, tweaks and hacks for optimizing, enhancing and securing the Windows™ 3.1, 95/98, ME & NT/2000 operating systems. Suitable for advanced users only. CFS download
| |
Review/screenshot |
588kB |
|
Without A Trace | | |
Wizard-style program which clears the Windows History, Temporary Internet Files, Recent Documents List, Cookies, etc before Windows starts. Not suitable for Windows XP or later.
| |
Review/screenshot |
1.81MB |
|
SSP (System Security Protocol) | | |
A small utility designed for administrators which can enable/disable 36 Windows' functions (MS DOS Prompt, Find/Run menu, printer addition/deletion, etc) in 4 categories (Explorer, Network, System & DOS). Requires VB6 runtime files. For experienced users only.
| |
Review/screenshot |
328kB |
|
Unknown Device Identifier | | |
Identifies the yellow question mark labeled "Unknown Devices" in Device Manager and reports a detailed summary for the manufacturer name, OEM name, device type, device model and the exact name of the unknown device(s).
| |
Info/screenshot |
850kB |
|
DeskUtilities | | |
Behaves like a Windows extension, doing many things Windows cannot easily do by adjusting hidden options; also features an event reminder, scheduled shutdown, boss screen, desktop slideshow, secure access, and more. For experienced users only. Download themes (3kB).
| |
Review/screenshot |
798kB |
|
Registry Defrag | | |
Removes gaps from the PC's Registry and improves system performance; features simple 3-step operation (analyze & compact the Registry, then restart the computer), suitable for beginners (novice PC users), and more. Requires Windows 98 or later.
| |
Review/screenshots |
469kB |
|
EasyRegSet v1.2.2 | | |
Windows’ tweaks, including CPU speedup, Internet speedup, comprehensive cache control, IE tweaks, optimize Swapfile processing in Win98, general Windows enhancements, etc.
| |
Review/screenshot |
1.53MB |
|
WinErrs | | |
A database of 1,554 Windows’ error codes and their definitions with a scroll-thru list or enter the number of your error message to find out what it means; features sections for Win errors and OLE errors. Requires VB6 runtime files.
| |
Review/screenshot |
241kB |
|
PowerEssentials:CommandLine | | |
An Explorer add-on which adds command line switches to applications (COM, EXE and/or BAT) and which is very helpful for DOS applications run under Win9x/ME/XP.
| |
Review/screenshot |
175kB |
|
ShellMenuView | | |
A tool that disables unwanted Windows Explorer right-click context menu items. Requires Windows XP (see Review for comments about the Vista operating system). Suitable for experienced PC users.
| |
Review/screenshots |
34kB |
|
QuickSysInfo | | |
Displays system information in the following areas: system; directories; processor (CPU); fixed disk (HDD) information; display; memory, printers; network resources; open applications; and processes. Best for Windows 95 & 98 (see review).
| |
Review/screenshots |
333kB |
|
ShellExView | | |
A shell extensions manager that displays the details of shell extensions installed on a computer, and easily disables and enables each shell extension; can be used for solving context-menu problems in the Explorer environment. For experienced users only.
| |
Review/screenshots |
82kB |
|
WinMagic Desktop Suite | | |
A suite of tools that can help the user customize Windows; features 5 main tools (system customizing & speedup tools, Winmagic Tray, uninstaller, startup manager & security), access to 7 little known Windows tools, and more. Requires WinXP or later.
|  |
Review/screenshots |
2.04MB |
|
MP3 Hint | | |
An Explorer add-on which shows the TAG information about an MP3 file by hovering the cursor over the filename. Not suitable for Win95 unless the Desktop update option is checked when IE 4.0 (and only this version) is being installed.
| |
Review/screenshot |
182kB |
|
AtomicCleaner | | |
A basic system cleaning tool that removes files from your system that are clogging it up, allowing a lot more free space and speeding up your system. Requires Windows XP (does not work with later versions, like Vista).
| |
Review/screenshots |
326kB |
|
System Restore Remover Pro v1.5 | | |
Safely removes Windows’ System Restore and various other ‘features’ included with Windows Millennium; features Windows Media Player version swapping for optimum performance. Requires Windows ME.
| |
Review/screenshots |
356kB |
|
Visual Control Panel v1.02 | | |
Access 13 of the major applets in the Windows’ Control Panel through a visual screen which minimizes to the desktray (next to the clock) when not in use; features low system resource usage, intuitive interface, and more. Requires VB6 runtime files.
| |
Review/screenshots |
74kB |
|
InstallSpy | | |
Detects spyware or other system modifications by tracking all changes to the Windows Registry, file system & shell when a program is installed, uninstalled or run; features extensive filtering, highly configurable, creates HTML reports, and more.
| |
Review/screenshots |
1.21MB |
|
Rainbow Folders | | |
Colorize folder icons in Explorer to aid in grouping similar types of folders with the same color (program does not need to be active for the folder icons to remain colored). Postcardware.
| |
Review/screenshots |
559kB |
|
DustBuster | | |
Scans a computer and automatically removes over 1500 filetypes and folders which the authors have deemed “useless”. Requires Windows 98SE or later. Use cautiously!
| |
Review/screenshot |
300kB |
|
RefreshEm | | |
Repairs Windows’ icon cache when it becomes corrupted and displays the wrong icons. Requires VB6 runtime files.
| |
Review |
79kB |
|
Bible Verse v2.0 | | |
Decorates your desktop wallpaper with random verses from the Bible; features over 500 verses, timed rotation of verses (5 seconds ~ 30 minutes, or off), change size, color or font, add your own verses, multi-language (English, French, German & Russian), and more.
| |
Review/screnshots |
586kB |
|
Iconoid | | |
Dynamically hide and show desktop icons to properly display desktop wallpaper and to reduce clutter; create transparent icon backgrounds. Requires COMDLG32.DLL v4.70 or later (included with IE4.x & Win98 or later).
| |
Review/screenshots |
388kB |
|
ExecParm | | |
Shell extension (right click context menu) for Explorer to run a selected EXE, COM or BAT file and pass to it command line parameters. Author’s site requires Internet Explorer – direct download.
| |
Review/screenshot |
18kB |
|
Wondrous Works | | |
3D screensaver which features 25 beautiful images presented in a Christian theme; with fully configurable settings including 14 sweeping effects with delay setting, password option, set as wallpaper, and automatically cycle the images as wallpaper.
| |
Review/screenshot |
3.87MB |
|
EasyConsole | | |
Drives an MS-DOS window from within a Windows application; automatically runs a slave MS-DOS window (console), navigation through folders using Windows GUI is mirrored in the MS-DOS console, last 20 commands stored, and 5 common commands stored.
| |
Review/screenshot |
1.37MB |
|
Desktop Utils