Wubi

Wubi

Wubi is an installer for the Linux Ubuntu distribution that allows you to enjoy this operating system on your computer without having to partition the hard drive or burn Ubuntu on a CD. Wubi is similar to Ubuntu Setup, although in this case it's not possible to select the version of Ubuntu that you want to install. The program downloads an image of CD in ISO format that contains one of the last versions of this Linux distribution. The only thing you have to do is put in a user name and a password that will be used to log you in to the system. Wubi allows you to install and uninstall Ubuntu as if it were a normal program. Don’t miss the opportunity to start using Linux

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

Microsoft

If you don't own a very new computer, you might check if your computer can support the new Operating System of Microsoft before installing it. Microsoft has released a program so you can heck it in a few minutes with just one click. The program analyzes your system and it determines if it supports Windows 7 or not. The analysis will take a few minutes and when it finishes, it shows a report featuring data related to your computer and the minimum requirements of the future Windows seven. Furthermore, Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor also warns you about devices and programs not supported by the new Operating System, so you can buy new ones or uninstall programs.

A Bootable USB

N/A

These days we are watching how a lot of portable netbooks are appearing and they don't include a CD/DVD reader, they only include USB inputs and memory card readers. That makes installing a new Operating System to be hard, because you need an USB containing the OS you want to install. That's the reason why we offer you A bootable USB. A bootable USB makes easy to create a bootable USB drive containing the Operating system you need. A Bootable USB allows you to create a bootable USB in order to install any Windows version (Vista, Seven or Server 2008). You only need the original DVD or the ISO file and a pendrive of, at least, 4GB. Finally, we miss Windows XP support.

Cygwin

Christopher Faylor

Those who are used to using the Unix system or those who, for whatever reason, need to perform an operation with this operating system, had to detach themselves from Windows and install Unix on their PC. With Cygwin you will have a collection of tools that will provide you with operations on Windows similar to those of Unix. The creators’ idea was to create a compilation environment of Unix apps on Windows. What everyone received was a Unix function tool that can run applications designed for the Unix operating system directly from Windows. This can be very useful, especially for those who study this operating system and need to perform handling operations from the Unix shell or simply try to run an app available on Unix that they don’t have on Windows. All of this makes Cygwin a great tool that deserves a try.

AUMBI - (Absolute USB MultiBoot Installer)

DarwinToledo

Jar2Exe

RegEx Lab

Jar2Exe is a utility that allows you to convert any Java files pack (somewhat more inconvenient to open in Windows) into an executable EXE. The program will guide you through the whole process, which is made up of six very simple steps in which you will have to choose which file you want to convert, how you want it converted, and among other things, which icon and version you'll assign to it. When you finish, you will have created a simple executable that can be easily moved and opened in any version of Windows without a problem. Jar2Exe is a very intuitive app that practically will lead you by the hand through the process, and that does what it says it does to perfection.

MinimizeToTrayTool

4Dots Software

Windows Error Lookup Tool

Gunner Software

THow many ties has Windows crashed and it has given you an error code you din't know what it meant? Now, and thanks to this application you will be able to know what has happened exactly. Just rn Windows Error Lookup Tool and ener the code given in the rror. The application will tell you what it means. Windows Error Lookup Tool is an interesting application because it can help you solve those problems that make your PC crash.

CSMenu

OrdinarySoft

CSMenu is an application to switch the Start menu in Windows 7, which a lot of people still haven't gotten used to, to the classic XP one. This way, as long as the application is active, you'll be able to use the classic Start menu. To go back to the usual Windows 7 menu, just close the application, that's it. CSMenu is a tool that might be useful for those who want to make the transition from Windows XP to Windows 7 more smoothly. Thanks to this application, you'll barely notice the differences between the two Windows versions.

FilerFrog

Oren Bengigi and Refael Dakar

FilerFrog is a small tool that, once installed, will add a new option whenever you right-click on any file or on the desktop itself. When you select and right-click on several files, you can perform very useful operations like quickly renaming the batch (setting a number or a keyword), encrypting them (setting a password that restricts its use), or extracting them (in the case of compressed files). Other tools, depending on where you right-click, include automatic image resizing, or organizing the desktop using different (nice-looking) appearances. FilerFrog is a very comprehensive tool that lets you perform dozens of actions that would normally take you a few minutes in a matter of seconds and with just a single click.

Key Status Indicator 4dots

4Dots Software

MyKeyFinder

Abelssoft

MyKeyFinder is a tool to show you the serial numbers for all the software installed on your computer in just a couple of minutes. To use it, just scan the computer and then look at the list of all your programs with their keys. This lets you view your registration keys for programs such as Adobe Photoshop or Premiere, or even Windows itself. You can also export this information to a PDF document to make it easier to work with. It's that easy: just click and you can see all the keys on your computer listed on your screen. Though you probably won't use MyKeyFinder frequently, it can come in very handy in certain cases.

FCorp - Context Menu Manager

Fahmy Corporation

FCorp - Context Menu Manager lets you easily control any program in your computer by batches. You can manage all your apps without having to access the Windows menu or control panel. One of the basic features of the program is that you can create your own ‘open with’ list that lets you link together different tools in one program. This feature helps you easily open any file and look through the list of options it should open with. FCorp - Context Menu Manager also lets you comfortably manage your files in a way that you can add them to the contextual menu and have a visible direct access to them. All these features help you make sure that you can always access your files directly and avoid wasting time by assigning each specific program a task or manually changing it.

Signo

signotec

Signo is a keyboard shortcuts manager. With it you can do dozens of actions on your computer just by pressing a special combination of keys. Besides the classic keyboard shortcuts to open and close applications or shut down your computer, Signo also lets you assign snippets of text to paste into whatever application you have open at that time (MS Word or a browser, for example). Other interesting actions let you minimize the use of RAM or take screenshots, all with a simple combination of keys. Signo is a very useful application if you have the patience to learn all the keyboard shortcuts. This may be a bit difficult at first, but in the long run it's well worth it.

ForOffPC

Evvasoft

ForOffPC is a simple application that allows you to schedule a time to restart your computer, switch the user, or turn it off entirely, with no hassle at all. You can schedule these actions for a specific time and with a certain frequency, either every day, every week, or every month. There's not much in the way of customization you can do to it, though. You can only change the skin and the color of the font, which is pretty trivial. Still, some users might want to do it. ForOffPC lets you schedule a time to turn your PC off automatically, and does so through a very easy-to-use interface.

Drive Vaccine

Horizon Data Sys.

Drive Vaccine is a software to help keep your PC clean and safe in a very simple and easy way, always running in the background so it doesn’t interfere with your activities. The application reboots the system in Safe Mode, allowing you to do a full clearing-out of the latest failed updates or harmful installations. With the program you can restore on reboot, on an inactive PC, or on logoff, or schedule a restore for a specific date, making it easier to keep the computer clean after being used by other users. It’s a perfect application for businesses with public access computers that are used daily by a large number of people, who might change the PC setup or install harmful software. You can keep all your computers and their operating systems clean to guarantee safe usage for everyone and avoid future complications to the maintenance of each machine.

WHDownloader

Alphawaves

WHDownloader is a useful tool to keep your Windows operating system and Microsoft Office suite updated regardless of their versions. This is an advanced version of the traditional update assistant offering a wider range of options. When you run WHDownloader, you have to pre-scan your device to check which Office suite and version of Windows you have installed. That done, you'll see a list of all the pending updates, organized by level of urgency, be they basic updates, critical patches, security fixes, or add-on elements. This way, you can install the updates you want in a more transparent way, which is especially useful when you've just installed the tool, as during the update process in the background you won't necessarily know what it's doing. One of the most interesting features of WHDownloader is that all the update package installers are stored in a folder of your choice, so you can save them locally to use on any other machine – particularly useful for computers with limited Internet connectivity or incompatibilities with any of the items to be updated.

Shutti 2010 Lite

N/A

Shutti 2010 Lite is a light application that allows you to schedule the shutdown of your computer easily. You only have to set the time you want your computer to be shutdown or set a countdown. By that way, when the counterclock is 0 or when it's the time, the computer will be shut down. Shutti 2010 Lite can be useful if you are downloading large files and you want to turn off the computer when they are finished.

WhyNotWin11

Robert C. Maehl

WhyNotWin11 is a program that will allow you to find out if your computer supports or is ready to install Windows 11 in just a few seconds. All you have to do is run the program, wait a few seconds for it to carry out all the processes (which may take more or less time depending on your PC), and check that all the boxes are green. The parameters that WhyNotWin11 will analyze are the following: the architecture of your CPU, the type of boot, the number of cores, the CPU frequency, the DirectX version, the type of disk partition, the RAM, enough free space on the disk, and the TPM version. If any of these parameters are marked in red, your computer is not compatible. However, most of these issues are easily solved. WhyNotWin11 is a very useful program, thanks to which you will be able to know instantly if your computer supports the latest version of Windows. And you will be able to find out without having to install anything. Download, run and wait a few seconds. That easy!

Seven Classic Start

SkyShape

Seven Classic Start is a small application to let you bring back the old Start menu to Windows 7. This way, you can get Windows XP's Start menu with all its options and distinctive features on more recent versions of Microsoft's operating system. Seven Classic Start is a fantastic add-on for all those users who've never gotten used to the Windows 7 menu. Thanks to this application, you'll never get lost clicking on 'Start' again.

openmediavault

openmediavault

WinRescue 7

Super Win Software, Inc.

WinRescue is a tool made for making copies of Windows so that, if there is ever a problem that alters your operating system's registry, you can recover your settings quickly and easily. The application lets you make all kinds of backups: a complete backup, which is self-explanatory; an incremental backup, which makes copies of files with recent modifications; and a replacement backup, which makes copies of indicated files to use as replacements. Besides its main purpose, WinRescue also lets you open compressed files and the files in which you store your backups, letting you choose exactly what you want to restore at any moment. WinRescue is a very useful tool that lets you track different versions of your computer safely. This way, you can easily restore your computer to an earlier state without any problems.

ScrollNavigator

Desksoft

ScrollNavigator is a software to move faster and more accurately with the mouse wheel in the system programs. By default, the wheel in Windows can only be set to have the same behavior in all programs. With ScrollNavigator, we can adjust it for each program, with several modes to choose from. If you enable ScrollNavigator in a program, you can define various wheel parameters, including vertical and horizontal scrolling. You can choose the number of jumps for each movement of the wheel, as well as accelerate its movement if you hold down the Ctrl button while sliding. With ScrollNavigator, the mouse wheel is accelerated. In the second tab in each program you can set the movement curve. By default, there are 5 jumps, but with the acceleration enabled, you have 2 jumps if you do it slowly or up to 66 jumps if you slide fast. In the third settings tab, you'll find customized actions with the forward and backward buttons on the mouse, as well as with the central click of the wheel. So, if you want to move with greater speed and customization options in Windows, do not hesitate to download ScrollNavigator.

Windows 7 branding changer

N/A

Windows 7 branding changer is a simple application that allows you to change the Windows logo that comes out on the login session. This logo usually indicates the Windows 7 version that is installed on your computer: Home, Home Premium, Ultimate, etc. Changing the logo is as simple as loading and setting the new image you want. If you don't like the final result or you choose the wrong image, you can obviously restore the original logo. Windows 7 branding changer is another ideal application for those that love personalizing their system.

TouchMote

simphax

TouchMote is an application that allows you to control Windows 8's Metro desktop from the comfort of the couch. You just need to connect Wii's sensor bar to your computer and pair up the Wiimote with the application's Bluetooth. Then you'll be able to move through your applications with just a flick of the wrist. You won't even need to use your keyboard since TouchMote comes with an onscreen keyboard that you can easily activate. You can also assign your favorite applications to the buttons on the controller. These will serve as shortcuts and will make using the application even easier.

XP UpdatePack

Manuel Hoefs

XP UpdatePack is a useful tool that allows you to access - free - all the Windows XP updates that came later than Service Pack 3. The program offers up all available updates for programs that are installed alongside Window, so new versions of Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player, for example, are not supported. XP UpdatePack is an interesting application, that will come in handy for those users still working with Windows XP, but in need of the latest version.

Allarms

Allarms

Allarms is an application that underneath its simple desktop clock, it hides a wide range of possibilities to automate your activities in your computer. The first of its tools, the organizer, allows you to program all kinds of actions so that they can be executed to a predetermined time or moment. The second tool, on its part, will give you the possibility of creating keyboard shortcuts to perform the command you want with the click of a few buttons. Lastly, you can also change the Allarms appearance on your desktop, modifying the color, size and other parametres of its interface.

AgataSoft HotKey Manager

AgataSoft

AgataSoft HotKey Manager is a shortcut manager that lets you quickly access any app, open or close the CD tray, and shut down or restart your computer – all by simply hitting the right key combo. The program’s interface lets you view all the options at a quick glance, meaning you just need to click on a button to add a shortcut. Then decide what process the shortcut will carry out and the corresponding key combo. The program already contains the most common shortcuts: CTRL + D takes you to the desktop while CTRL + M opens My Computer and CTRL+ALT+P shuts down your computer. But you can edit these and make all the changes you’d like. AgataSoft HotKey Manager is a very interesting tool for many users because it lets you open any program in just seconds without having to even touch the mouse.

Selector

FavesSoft

Selector is a lite program which doesn't require to be installed that gives you easy access to most used applications. The first thing you have to do is to set a hotkey that will open the main window of the program, from then on, if you press e.g. 'shift+spacebar', you'll see a cute interface featuiring those shortcuts. If you usually run the same programs and want tohave all of them at a hand, Selector can be very useful. You will not have the desktop full of icons, but you'll find shortcuts within a snap.

Active@ LiveCD

LSoft Technologies Inc.

Ultimate Boot Disk Active@ LiveCD combines a number of powerful tools that will enable you to recover lost data, reset Windows passwords, make computer system backups and securely erase data. File Systems: Linux Ext2/Ext3/Ext4, BtrFS, F2FS, ReiserFS; Microsoft FAT/exFAT, NTFS; Apple HFS+; IBM JFS; Unix UFS, XFS, ZFS Storages: SATA / eSATA / HDD / SSD / IDE / SCSI / RAID / LUN / USB / Media Cards: SanDisk, MMC, CompactFlash, MemoryStick.