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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. |
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ObjectDock |  | |
An animated 3D launchbar & taskbar that remains hidden until the cursor is placed over the hotspot on the screen and gives fast access to open programs; features variable display size, 7 "attention" effects, highly configurable, and more. Requires WinXP or later.
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12.0MB |
Magic Basket v1.1 | | |
Adds multiple tabbed windows to Explorer; features startup in selected folder, rename tabbed 'baskets', hide or show sub-folders, filter files by extension, size, date & attributes, etc. A special freeware release of a shareware program.
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734kB |
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AppManager | | |
A Taskmanager-style program that manages all applications running on a computer, even though some (like trojans) are normally hidden under Win9x/ME; features a startup manager (allows access to all the startup locations in the Registry) with a backup facility.
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293kB |
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Start Killer | | |
Removes the Start button from the desktop and gives additional space on the taskbar (Start menu can be accessed by pressing the Win key); optionally starts with Windows, resides as an icon in the tray, hotkey access, and more. (Reviewed with Windows 7.)
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196kB |
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Windows Registry Guide v3.0a | | |
Tips, tricks & tweaks for optimizing, enhancing and securing the Windows 95, 98, ME, NT or 2000 operating system (Windows XP not included), presented in a convenient Windows Helpfile format. Warning: some tweaks are only for experienced users!
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588kB |
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Windows7 in a Box | | |
A fast way to access some of the functions & settings embedded in Windows 7 without hunting through endless menus; features 6 categories, lists over 150 functions & settings, no installation is required, fully portable, and more. Requires Windows 7. CFS download
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166kB |
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ExplorerView v1.0.3 | | |
Gives the user the ability to turn off the way Explorer attempts to auto-detect the contents of a folder, plus disables the preview pane and the details pane, fixes the Windows update error, and adjusts the Start menu delay. Requires Windows Vista.
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297kB |
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IE-Off | | |
Remove Internet integration in Win98 with this simple to use tool which contains about a dozen changes to the registry that otherwise would have to be made with a combination of settings in Explorer, Control Panel, TweakUI, and the Policy Editor.
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113kB |
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Gadget Gerz Clock | | |
A screensaver displaying a desktop clock and calendar; features choice of over 35 clock styles, 4 calendar styles, weather for selected cities (mainly European), RSS feeds, reminder messages, highly configurable, and more. Requires Windows Vista or later.
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5.12MB |
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MPower v1.2 | | |
Frees system memory automatically; features memory usage display, CPU usage display, CPU speed display, hard disk speed benchmark, system reboot/shutdown, Control Panel launcher, and more.
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770kB |
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TotalReveal v0.1 beta | | |
Helps find hidden applications and system configurations and shows different aspects of the system that you may never have seen; features a cool interface which is easy to navigate. Advanced users only, requires Win98 or later.
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1.75MB |
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WinTweak 2001 Gold v3.0 | | |
Hundreds of tips ’n tricks (in 18 categories) to get the best from Windows (95, 98, ME & NT/2000). Requires VB6 runtime files, some tips for experienced users only.
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183kB |
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BenchMarX (BMX) v4.0 | | |
System information tool (12 categories), plus 4 benchmarks (CPU & FPU, HDD, OpenGL & Memory), and four tools – InstaKiller (removes installed applications), RegScan (removes orphan files) DiskWash (finds/removes temporary files) and DupFinder (finds duplicated files).
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676kB |
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IEradicator v3.1 | | |
Completely remove Internet Explorer (versions 3 to 5.5) from Win95 & Win98 systems and make Windows more stable; retains the MS HTML engine (shdocvw.dll and mshtml.dll).
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18kB |
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WinOverBoost | | |
Tweaks several aspects of a computer system to improve overall performance and Internet connectivity; features RAM Optimizer, System Boost, Cache Boost, Internet Acceleration, LAN Optimizer, RAM/CPU defrag, and more. Requires VB6 runtime files.
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462kB |
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Registry Explorer v1.1 | | |
A RegEdit replacement which places a Registry icon on the desktop so that the Registry can be browsed with Windows Explorer; features total integration in Explorer, create shortcuts to registry keys, add registry keys to your favorites, etc. For experienced users only!
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1.30MB |
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Registry Pruner | | |
Cleans the Registry’s SharedDLLs key of orphaned entries and removes ‘ghost’ entries in the Control Panel’s Add/Remove Programs applet that can remain after a program has been uninstalled. Requires VB6 runtime files.
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802kB |
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Emsa PC FlexInfo | | |
A system information and diagnostics utility which gathers system information data, benchmarks (CPU speed test) and network info (IP lookup, Ping tool); features realtime stats on CPU & memory load, data can be copied and pasted, and more. Requires VB6 runtime files.
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354kB |
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WinRet | | |
Tunes Windows & IE, backups/restores the Registry, program settings/preferences, shortcuts, favorites, drivers, Outlook Express, plus does an auto backup of the Registry, cull auto-loading programs, and freeze system settings. Nagware, not suitable Win95.
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179kB |
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Desktop Utils