Folder Colorizer

Softorino

Do you want to give a touch of color to your computer's folders? With Folder Colorizer this is as easy as one, two, three. All you need to do is right click on the selected folder, click on 'colorize' and choose your preferred color. With this simple process you can have all of your computer's folders in different colors in a matter of seconds. The only disadvantage is that if the selected folder contains images, these won't be displayed as a preview like they usually do. Folder Colorizer is a small and simple application that offers very satisfying results.

CPU-Z Portable

CPUID

CPU-Z Portable is a small and free program that shows you all the important information about the components of your system, categorized in sections. This programs shows several tabs in which that information is displayed: CPU data, cache, board, memory, and operating system. If you need to know anything about your PC to make a repair or to improve its performance, this application can help you access this important information. CPU-Z Portable doesn't need to be installed; a window will open just by executing it, containing all the data on your computer. From the CPU section, you can check information on your processor, including technical specs, speed, and voltage. You can also check the motherboard information, the manufacturer, the BIOS version, graphic card, memory brand, Windows and DirectX versions. Now you'll always know your computer's details when you need to replace a part or fix it.

Windows 7 SP1

Microsoft

Windows 7 SP1 is the first big update for Microsoft's latest Operating System, Windows Seven. This Service Pack 1 contains all the updates that have been included in Windows 7 through the automatic updates made since it first appeared. Windows 7 SP1 also includes other improvements which have been made on the operating system after it was released. If you have Windows 7, then this download is essential for your operating system to function properly.

Disable Key

AutoWin Software

Disable Key is a small application that, as its name implies, allows you to disable any key on your keyboard. For example, you can disable absolutely everything, or set the keyboard to inactive while running certain programs, something that may come in handy while playing certain video games where accidentally pushing 'windows' or 'escape' is a fatal mistake. Using the program is very simple, the menu barely has any options, and disabling keys is as easy as pushing them when the program prompts you to. Disable Key is a useful tool for those gamers who sometimes press the wrong key at the wrong time, and pay for it.

Comfort On-Screen Keyboard

Comfort Software Group

Comfort On-Screen Keyboard is a lite application that sets a keyboard on screen which can be used pressing keys with the mouse. Why should you want a virtual on-screen keyboard? Well, there are two main reasons. It can be useful if you are learning typewriting, because you'll be able to know where the keys are, but you won't look at the real keyboard. It's also useful and more important if your keyboard breaks down, becasue it will allow you to write. Ok, it is not as easy as the real keyboard, but if your keyboard is broken it is a good solution until you buy a new one. Comfort On-Screen Keyboard offers additional features like hotkeys, autofill, sounds and more. Change the language of the keyboard and make it suit your needs by choosing one of the included styles. Comfort On-Screen Keyboard is good for those users using a tablet PC or touchscreen computers.

Ultracopier

sfxteam

Supercopier is at the same time both a simple and practical tool that gives you many more possibilities at your disposal in the classic file copy window that Windows displays when you try to move documents from one folder to another. The application will show information such as the file transfer speed and the exact percentage of the transfer. Additionally, it will allow you to pause it at anytime and start again later, just as if it were a download. There are more options (which you can access by right clicking on the icon in the toolbar) that allow you to automate different actions, establish priorities of program use, determine if you want to view the file size in kilobytes or megabytes, and start the program when Windows launches. You can also configure purely aesthetic parameters, like the color of the progress bar, the border color, and even the font and color of the source text. Supercopier is a very interesting tool that becomes indispensable once you start using it. The improvements it makes for file transfers on Windows are enormous.

App Installer

Microsoft

App Installer is an app for Windows that allows you to install files downloaded from the Microsoft Store and from Uptodown. With the app, you will be able to install programs and apps in the APPX, APPXBundle, MSIX, and MSIXBundle format. These formats are used by the apps that are downloaded from the Microsoft Store and usually contain several files. For example, you will find libraries for the normal operation of files, as well as the x64, x86, and ARM versions of the programs. Thanks to this, by downloading a single package, you will have all the versions you need for the program to be compatible with your computer. Upon running one of these files, App Installer displays package information, including the name, the developer, the version, the logo, and the permissions it has access to. If everything is correct, you will be able to click Install. In the event that you have a previous version installed, the Update option will appear. If you already have the latest version installed, App Installer will allow you to reinstall the app to fix possible errors. App Installer comes installed on all versions of Windows subsequent to Windows 10 1809. However, there may be some versions that do not have it installed. In that case, you can manually download App Installer from Uptodown. After that, you can install apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, or Netflix as long as you have the appropriate file.

Android SDK Platform-Tools (ADB)

Google LLC

Android SDK Platform-Tools (ADB) is the official Google tool that allows you to use ADB commands on Android devices. With these commands, you can make modifications to Android devices just by connecting them to your PC via cable or network, without needing to root. For example, you can send apps in APK format to the device. With this tool, you can use the command line to do whatever you want on your device. Among the available commands, you'll find the possibility of flashing elements such as a recovery or a Stock ROM to restore your device to factory settings, or to begin making advanced modifications. The acronym "ADB" stands for Android Debug Bridge, so, as its name indicates, it acts as a bridge between the computer and the Android device, either through a USB connection or via TCP if you make a network connection within the same local network. To run it, you must execute CMD on the path where you've decompressed the file. Since 2022, with Android SDK Platform-Tools (ADB), you can also sideload apps on Windows 11. With this feature, you can install any APK natively on Windows, as well as other stores like Uptodown. Therefore, if you want to install APKs or flash files on your Android smartphone or tablet, downloading Android SDK Platform-Tools (ADB) is a great place to start.

Windows 7 SP1 64 bits

Microsoft

The first update pack for Windows 7 is now available to be downloaded or installed. Windows 7 SP1 64 bits compiles all the updates that have appeared for Windows 7 and installs it in our system in one go. The improvements and optimizations that have appeared for Windows 7 are also included in this Service Pack. The instalment of Windows 7 SP1 64 bits is recommended for all those who have Windows 7 64 bits installed on their computer.

Fresh UI

Fresh Devices

For sure that any time you have had to modify some options that are really hidden or inaccessible because they are protected by windows. Thanks to Fresh UI, this will not be a problem again, because using it, you will be able to modify any option in your computer from an easy-to-use and intuitive interface. It is loaded with hundreds of useful hidden settings in Windows XP/2000/NT/ 98/95/Me. Fresh UI shows a tree with all windows options, explorer options, system, hardware and more, well organized, so you only have to look for it and modify it just clicking. Fresh UI allows you to establish any change in the parameters to obtain a better performance and configure the system as you want.

Wipe

PrivacyRoot

Wipe is a free program which allows you to clean a lot of residual objects remaining in your system and slowing it down, such as temporary files, recent documents, clipboard, browser cache or history. By this way, you'll speed up your system without breaking your mind. Choose the elements you want to eliminate using the advanced mode or let Wipe do the job automatically executing the option to eliminate track and garbage files. Wipe is fast doing its job and in case you are running any third application that could interfere its task, it will warn you to close it to do its job in a better way. After all these good things about Wipe, we also have to say that its interface is not as easy to understand as the ones we can find in other programs.

MindSoft Utilities XP

MindSoft

MindSoft Utilities XP is a complete optimization system specialized in WindowsXP. The application studies, analyzes and treats all the bottlenecks of your computer to improve them and considerably speed up its performance. It's a powerful tool that can increase the speed and stability of your computer, a must if you use WindowsXP. Among the features of this optimization giant, you'll find: - Internet Accelerator with IntelliPackages© - Advanced defragmenting - FAT and NTFS system analysis and repair - Troubleshooting tool - Program Accelerator - PC Accelerator with SPC© system - System forensics to examine hardware - Advanced folder and file encrypter - RAM Release with error prevention - DVDR, CDR and hard disk checker - Advanced Disk Cleaner - System Restoration - Windows Startup Program Editor - File Renamer - Final draft (government directives) - Remote Network Manager - Virtual desktop system (up to 1,000) - Network and Internet activity viewer - Intelligent error protection system - Updater via web In short, it's the best way to keep your PC running in top shape.

WinTools

WinTools Software Engineering

WinTools is a pack of tools that has a common goal: Power up the performance of your computer and solve some failures. Based on an attractive interface, WinTools helps you when trying to make your computer faster and safer. - Use its uninstaller to make sure that no rests of the program will survive. - Scan discs and folders to detect unnecessary, temporary and junk files. - Backup the Windows Registry and eliminate extra lines that only waste its time. - Configure the start menu and the programs run at startup. - Improve privacity, system performance and change user profile. - Optimize Internet connections. - Finally, Eliminate any traces of Interent use and old files. Protect your privacy.

Ainvo Registry Defrag

N/A

Windows Registry, that shadowy stranger you normally blame for your PC's poor performance, has now found an ally in Ainvo Registry Defrag. In two simple steps this program analyzes and cleans the Windows Registry to make your computer faster and more stable. Ainvo Registry Defrag is a defrag tool for Windows Registry that's easy-to-use and totally free of charge. By just pressing one button you can analyze the Windows Registry and see the status of the analysis on your screen. Once this is done, just choose to defrag and the program will take care of the rest. Simple as that. Ainvo Registry Defrag works quite well, and is faster than other defrag tools. Its interface is simple and its features straightforward, without too many options to distract you from the program's main purpose. Defragging your Windows Registry can be a little slow, but it's totally necessary, as although the registry can be full of useless lines, these pile up and make your system drag. Hence why cleaning it at the right time means an improvement in your system performance.

Magic Speed

Smart PC Solutions

PowerStrip

EnTech Taiwan

PowerSript is an application that provides advanced support of programmable hardware multi-monitor for a wide range of graphics cards from the old Matrox Millennium I to the new ATI X1900 and Qual-SLI nvidia 7900. From a simple menu that reside in the system bar one can access more than 500 controls over computer hardware: sophisticated color correction tools, adjustments to the level of periodicity of the geometry of the screen, memory management, and so on. It also includes information related to the type of monitor or display adapter, resource management or the activation of multiple monitors. PowerStript has a routine that lets you discover when you start a particular program. In this way, is able to apply a defined configuration.

GameBoost

PGWare

Continuing the sage of products of PGWare, this GameBoost joins all the features of Throttle and Gamegain to power up your online games. GameBoost will enhance our internet connection and the options in our computer relating to 3D card, Game devices, etc, so we will be able to play better and faster our online games. For sure that you have ever realized that your games do not run as faster as once you played it. That is the time when you only have to run GameBoost and you will be able to play as you used to. If you usually play online games, GameBoost will become your best partner.

eBoostr

eBoostr.com

One of the main reasons of the slowdowns of your computer is the time taken to load files from the HD. eBoostr is the application you need if you want to speed up your computer. eBoostr takes advantadge of Flash memory and USB sticks to make your computer faster. When using eBoostr, it will use flash memory to store relevant data and access it faster than if it was in the HD. That means that your computer will reduce the load times associated with running many programs. This allows you to use your computer more efficiently, saving you time and power. You can use up to 4 extra memory devices. The more capacity you give to eBoostr, the faster your computer will work.

Vispa

Jan T. Sott

Windows Vista hides a lot of configuration options and settings that can be modified only if you access the registry of this new OS and changing manually the value of certain parameters. Vispa is an application that allows you to change the performance of different aspects of Windows Vista. It offers a simple and easy way to modify those settings, just a checklist where you can modify them. Disable automatic updates, Windows Defender, time synchronization, firewall, open new windows in new tabs... they are only a small sample of what you can do with Vispa. Vispa doesn't need to be installed, extract the file and run Vispa.exe.

slimKEYS

slimCODE Software Inc.

If you're used to working on a computer, you probably already know that keyboard shortcuts are a great way to make your life a little easier. With shortcuts, small tasks can be done automatically. If you're used to using the keyboard instead of your mouse, you'll probably like a shortcut customization application like slimKEYS. slimKEYS is an application that lets you create and modify keyboard shortcuts, helping you perform any action on your computer automatically. You can make shortcuts for everything, from launching applications and modifying the size and aspect ratios of your desktop windows to taking screenshots and managing passwords. But perhaps the best part of slimKEYS is the way it works with the rest of the computer. It doesn't matter if you're using another application, because slimKEYS runs on the taskbar and works in the background at all times. Thanks to this, you can use your custom shortcuts to do any task at any time, no matter what else you happen to be doing.

Super Utilities

N/A

If you are tired of uncountable steps for maintaining your PC OK, this is the application you need. Super Utilities Pro includes lots of tools to fit your computer, allowing you to delete unnecessary files, establish protections, and power up the performance. The program is housed in an excellent interface with tabs and context menus whose utilities are sorted in 4 groups: System Clean: Delete temporary files, clean Windows registry, eliminate spyware, uninstall software,... Privacy: Delete cookies and internet temporary files, keyprotect any application, delete files forever, control your connection privacy,... Maintaining: Organize windows and processes, delete unnecessary help files, access Windows tools,... Special utilities: Auto shut off, backups, analyze any folder,...

Process Tamer

DonationCoder

If your computer is running out of memory or you usually use a lot of applications simultaneously, Process Tamer will help you and your system, because it monitors and manage RAM status. Process Tamer monitors the status of the active processes on the CPU and it also assigns them priorities in order to optimize the performance of the system. Process Tamer works alone, it doesn't need any third party application. It is automatically configured and it manage all processes. If a process is using a lot of memory, it monitors the rest of programs running and applies priorities in order to let main programs run better than secondary programs. By that way, you'll make sure that important programs will never freeze and the rest of tprograms will be always working with no problems.

Fresh RAM

Reohix

Sometimes you notice how your RAM memory is not capable of supporting all the programs you are executing and your system slows down in almost all of the processes. Normally you would have to buy more memory, but with this utility it might not be necessary. Fresh RAM is a tool to optimize the use of your RAM memory installed on your PC. It helps you to free memory space that contains lingering information or to compact the information to speed up its reading. Its appearance is simple and intuitive, showing the condition of the PC's memory at all times, allowing you to see when an optimization is necessary. It also shows the four available optimization methods, explaining when they should be used and the benefits that each of them offers. If you want to have a quicker and more efficient use of your memory, then Fresh RAM can help you with this task.

Tweak 7

Stardock

As you already know from previous versions of Windows, there are a lot of ways to optimize and tailor its performance to your needs. Windows 7 is no exception, and the fact of the matter is that optimization programs like Tweak 7 came out even before its first official launch. Tweak 7 belongs to a family of programs from Tweak VI (Windows Vista) and Tweak XP both of which have longtime experience improving Windows systems. It offers you a series of built-in improvements like; freeing up disc space, cleaning, defragmenting your hard disk, and it speeds up internet connectability. Aside from these optimizations, there are sidebars to control and modify each part of the system to cater to your needs: devices (hard drive, memory, CPU,etc.), as well as visual options (desktop, start menu, taskbar, etc.) and internet options.

TweakVI

Totalidea Software

TweakVI is an optimization tool for Windows Vista that allows you to power up its performnce and modify some configuration settings to make it suit your needs. All those power ups are given in different sections that cover different aspects of Windows Vista: system, appearance, internet options, filesystem options and error notifications. The section that will make more changes and that will power up the performance of your machine is "system", which contains modifications for HD, memory, storage and reading devices. Although in this free version, we can find many modifications, there exist a pay version with more options. In short, if you want to improve your PC, you can try TweakVI, you won't be disappointed.

FileMenu Tools

Rubén López Hernández

FileMenu Tools lets you modify context menus (right-click menus) that appear over any file or folder when you right-click on Windows Explorer, it lets you add or remove any of the available options. You can add customized commands to the menu from an external program as well as from the internal commands already included in the application itself. Some of the program’s internal commands may prove very useful, such as the option of splitting and merging files, registering or getting rid of dll and occ type files, recurrently deleting a type of file (*.txt, *.bmp, etc), changing a folder's icon, etc. Between the commands it comes with and those you add yourself, the daily running of some programs and commands can be made much smoother and easier.

X-Setup Pro

XQDC, Ltd.

X-Setup Pro is a very complete program that lets you configure more than 1900 non-Windows options that will give you greater system performance. X-Setup Pro has a friendly interface that offers you the possibility to choose between two modes: the classic or the wizard. Within this second way you can choose from a wide variety of applications that will guide you through the many options that X-Setup Pro puts at your disposal (appearance, hardware, internet, applications, system, etc ...). Each of these options in turn includes many wizards that are available to users. Trying to modify parameters of the system can be a risky undertaking. X-Setup Pro allows you to make a backup of your configuration before changing anything, so you can always undo something without major complications. Customize the look of your computer, set the starting mechanism, remove invalid registry keys, update drivers or configure the internet access. All this and much more (up to 1900 different options) at your fingertips in a few mouse clicks.

Norton Utilities

Symantec Corporation

Norton Utilities offers you all necessary tools to optimize the performance of your system easy and accurately. The program is focused on the system performance leaving aside any other secondary options and offering the user really good tools that make it to be better than lots of similar applications. With Norton Utilities it is possible to find and repair links to broken registries and files, free disk space, recover system memory, accelerate the startup time... Furthermore, the program open applications faster and allows to execute more applications simultaneously. Norton Utilities also gives you the opportunity to clean the registry, manage Windows services, clean disks, manage your startup, defragment your registry and hard drives... Finally, Norton Utilities also eliminates residual files of the HD, Internet cookies and temporary files.

WinContig

Marco D'Amato

WinContig is an independent defragmenting tool that allows you to defragment individual files instead of having to do this process with the entire hard drive. To defragment a file all you have to do is drag and drop it into the program's interface. WinContig will detect the files it can defragment and the ones it can't. Files that have been written contiguous in the disk will not be moved. The defragmentation engine used by WinContig is the same as Windows'. The program doesn't need installing and doesn't modify the system's registry, allowing you to use it from a removable device with no problems at all. By default, the program's language is set to English, but you can access 'Options' in the 'Language' menu to change it to Spanish.

HS WinPerfect

Yenicag Bilisim

HS Winperfect software is Windows system optimizer which cleans hard disk and system registry, optimizes memory, adjust system specific settings, accelerates internet connection, improves cpu usage, maintains security and uninstall software no longer wanted. Do you need anything else? HS Winperfect is an all-in-one program which will solve your PC problems in only two steps. It supports Windows 95/98/NT/ME/2000/XP. It automatically detects the system and dynamically organizes itself accordingly. HS Winperfect is full of features which will make better the relationship with our computer: It cleans your HD. It deletes duplicated files.. It optimizes Windows and explorer.. It cleans up windows registry. It controls active processes. And more features which will make that HS Winperfect will be indispensable in your computer.