Don't Sleep

SoftwareOK

Don't Sleep is a very simple program that stops your computer from going into sleep, power-saving mode, or performing any other action resulting from inactivity. This is particularly useful when you are running older programs in Windows 8, 10 and 11, which sometimes, due to their stricter power-saving measures, can confuse these programs with prolonged periods of inactivity. The way Don't Sleep works is very simple: in short, if it detects that the screen saver is about to be activated, it will make the operating system believe that it has very important tasks to carry out, which will abort the process. The same applies if it detects that the screen is about to shut down or the computer is about to go to sleep: it will send a notification to the system and let you know that you still have tasks pending. One of the most interesting features in Don't Sleep is the timer. This small tool lets you create a countdown timer that, once finished, will disable the program. Thanks to this simple feature, you can safely keep your computer on until a specific time and then turn it off to save energy. This can be especially useful for leaving downloads active for a few hours and then shutting down the computer. Don't Sleep is a simple and light app, thanks to which you can keep your computer awake (if you want to). Best of all, it doesn't need installation; simply unzip the .ZIP file and run it.

Advanced BAT to EXE Converter

BDargo Software

Advanced BAT to EXE Converter is a small tool that does exactly what its name suggests: it converts BAT files (for processing sets) to EXE. Thanks to this process you can, among other things, protect the code of any application that you have developed, establishing a beautiful icon that makes it look more professional in the process. In addition, you have to option of writing information about the version and the developer in the EXE, and even protecting the file with a password. Advanced BAT to EXE Converter is an interesting application for independent developers and programmers that are just starting out. Its functions, although not very advanced, accomplish what they claim to and more.

DTaskManager

Dimio Software

DTaskManager is designed to provide some additional features that Windows does not include. It's thus an interesting alternative to the default task manager from Windows. The program can close a process in three different ways: 'termination request,' the standard 'forced termination' with dialogue tolerance, and the 'forced termination' to detain any process running on the computer. DTaskManager also lets you pause and restart a process just like with Linux, which is a very useful feature if you need to suspend a task temporarily but don't want to end it completely. Another improvement over the Windows task manager is that you can select more than one process at a time and end them all simultaneously.

Product Key Finder

Top Password Software

Product Key Finder is an easy-to-use application that allows you to view at anytime the CD Key of the programs you have installed. Most common applications supported by the program are: Windows, Office, SQL Server, Exchange Server, Visual Studio, VMWare, some Abobe programs and many more. The interface of the program is very intuitive.You'll have no problem to use it. You'll view alist of installed programs and their keys next to them. It's that easy. Product Key Finder can be really useful in case you are going to format your computer and you don't conserve the key of some installed programs you need to reinstall.

QuickLook

Paddy Xu

QuickLook is an app that lets you use the Mac feature of the same name on Windows devices. This feature, for those who have never used it, lets you quickly view the content of any file you have selected, without needing to open it. You can open text or PDF documents, photos, videos, compressed files, and much more. The way QuickLook works is quite simple. Once the program is running in the background, simply tapping the spacebar will cause a pop-up window to appear, showing you all the content of the selected file. If it is an .exe file, you can see its size and last modification date whereas, if it is a video, you can start watching it immediately, without needing to open a player. The full list of formats that QuickLook supports is huge: .png, .apng, .jpg, .bmp, .gif, .psd, .zip, .rar, .tar.gz, .7z, .mp4, .mkv, .m2ts, .ogg, .mp3, .m4a, .htm, .html, .pdf, .ai, .csv, .eml, .msg, .md, .markdown, all text formats, and even some additional formats if you install plugins. In short, you can see a preview of practically any file on your PC. QuickLook is a very simple program, thanks to which one of Mac's most interesting features is brought straight to your Windows computer. The program is 100% portable and does not require installation. You just need to leave it running in the background and sit back and enjoy.

Windows Package Manager (WinGet)

Microsoft

Virtual Floppy Drive

Ken Kato

Virtual Floppy Drive is a simple application whose goal is to give you the possibility to create virtual drives and use them as if they were real ones. The program allows you to create drives from 160KB (5.25’’) to 2.88MB (3.5’’) and you can choose the leeter you want to assign it. As you can check, the program is a bit old, but if your computer is not a new one, it can be useful. Virtual Floppy Drive can be useful for users with old computers who need a virtual drive creator. Of course, it's totally free.

Unhider

SoftDesigner

Deskpins

Elias Fortinis

Those of us who often work with a large number of open windows on our desktop sometimes get annoyed by having to look for the windows we need at that moment, especially if we use them a lot and have to minimize a large number of windows just to have another one in view. Deskpins is a free tool for Windows that gives you the means to have one or more windows in constant view on the desktop, so that it is possible to access them as quickly as possible. The way it works is quite simple. It is very similar to the action of putting tabs on a page. Clicking on the icon of the system tray, you 'grab the tab'. Once you have it, you just click on the title bar of the window you want to fix in place to place the tab. In this way, Deskpins becomes, thanks to its ease of use and simplicity, very useful to those of us who often work with a large quantity of open windows.

Visual Basic 5 Runtime Files

Microsoft

Third version of the Service Pack, where you will find all the libraries and components necessary to run any program written in this language.

Joulemeter

Microsoft

Joulemeter is a curious application created by Microsoft that shows you the electric consumption of each element of your computer. After scanning your computer, it calculates the electric consumption of each element: motherboard, HD, screen, etc. Thanks to that analysis, the program can tell you the electric consumption of each element in real time at any time. Joulemeter also logs statistics about the consumption in case you want to check it afterwards.

RunAsDate

Nir Sofer

RunAsDate is a lite tool that alows you to plan the execution of a program for a desired day and time. The way it works is very simple, you only have to choose the executable file of the program and the day and time you want it to be run. RunAsDate doesn't need to be installed, you can run it from an external drive if you want. If you are going to be away and you need to run a certain program at a certain time, you need something like RunAsDate.

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.