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GlarySoft Utilities is a suite of three very useful separate freeware utilities. Platforms: Windows XP/ Me/98/2000
The GlarySoft Utilities are three all-around system tools will help to keep your PC running much faster, cleaner, and less prone to nagging errors. Using these utilities will also help computer users to optimize the performance of your computer and protect the privacy and security of Windows computer users.
============================================================== Important Note: After you download and install the download installation files for GlarySoft Utilities; you will notice that three separate and unique utilities appear on your desktop:
Glarysoft Uninstaller, GlarySoft Registry Cleaner, and GlarySoft TrackEraser.
Most freeware utility
" suites" of this type; which are currently available on the web- tend to open up as one large program - with a vast [and sometimes very confusing] variety of options to choose from as well as configuration capabilities.
While the "all-in-one" configuration method that most "utility suites"currently use can appear to be "handy" [to have all these choices available in one place]; it can also be very confusing to configure each separate utility's functions to their maximum capabilities. Additionally; this "all-in-one" method can cause the various options and configuration to negatively "overlap" onto the other utility's functions.
In this case, I found this particular method of GlarySoft Utilities installation [which installs the applications as three separate and distinct utilities] to be very useful and practical.
Therefore; I would particularly recommend
GlarySoft Utilities for those users who are sometimes overwhelmed by all of the numerous confusing 'choices' available while using 'all-in-one' types of suites.
The
descriptions of each of the threeapplications are listed below... GlarySoft Utilities
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Uninstall programs easily and completely
Glarysoft Uninstaller is comparable to standard Windows Add/Remove program but more powerful. The standard Add/Remove program can't uninstall applications completely which often leaves broken registry keys, unnecessary files on the hard disk. The more junk files your computers have, the slower it runs. GlarySoft Uninstaller can wipe off all the junk files clearly in seconds. It offers a more user-friendly way to remove unneeded applications and to improve your computer efficiency.
GlarySoft Registry Cleaner
Fix Windows errors and optimize software performance.
Problems with the Windows registry are a common cause of Windows crashes and error messages. GlarySoft Registry Cleaner allows you to fix your registry and optimize your PCs performance. With just a few steps, it is easier to detect problems caused by invalid entries, references and links in the Windows registry and provide a list of the errors found. You are free to repair each item or repair them all.
GlarySoft TrackEraser
Erase online Internet tracks and ensure your privacy.
Information from every website you visit is stored on your computer and recorded in hidden Windows locations such as temporary files, cookies, system registry and the index.dat file. Sometimes your privacy maybe exposed to prying eyes over the internet or through other methods. GlarySoft TrackEraser guarantees your privacy by ensuring all traces of your online Internet and computer activities are permanently erased and unrecoverable on your PC.
GlarySoft Utilities
Site URL: http://www.glarysoft.com/
Platforms: Windows XP/ Me/98/2000
This is a terrific tool for cleaning all the 'junk' left over in your system (after using many programs)
I recently found this program to be the fastest on the web!
It works in like two to five seconds flat - much faster than many such 'junk cleaner' types of utility programs.
Cleans the following:
Cleans the following:
IE Cache, History, Cookies, Index.dat. Recycle Bin, Temp files and Log files.
Recently opened URLs and files. Third-party application temp files and recent file lists.
Advanced Registry scanner and cleaner to remove unused and old entries.
Including File Extensions, ActiveX Controls, ClassIDs, ProgIDs
As aell as cleaning up after Uninstallers, Shared DLLs, Fonts, Help Files, Application Paths, Icons.
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CCleaner (Crap Cleaner - lol) is a freeware system optimization tool. That removes unused and temporary files from your system - allowing it to run faster, more efficiently and giving you more hard disk space. The best part is that it's fast (normally taking less that a second to run) and Free.
This Software is Freeware and Contains Zero Spyware.
Do you have a problem with Caps LockKey?
Do you usually press Caps Lock without notice it and wRITE sOMETHING lIKE tHIS?? FirstCap is the solution of your problem. It has an intelligent method to advise you when Caps Lock or Num Lock are active and can manage a lot of different situations for help the user to write better and without errors.
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Are you bored by your usual screensaver?
RandomScreensaver allow to view a different screensavers every time Windows start it. Choose your preferred screensavers from the list, set the default show mode and enjoy it
With RandomScreensaver you can have a different screensaver every time Windows send a screensaver start request. You can select a list of preferred screensavers and choose to show the screensavers in the list order or in random mode.
http://falsinsoft.altervista.org/randomscreensaver.htm
The Favorite Start Page is a handy browser start page in dynamic HTML. It shows your favorites in a structure of expandable boxes which can be navigated without mouse clicks. You can drag and drop favorites to move or delete them, and you can make your most commonly used favorites permanently visible.
Your favorites are stored together with the whole program in a single, self-contained HTML file on your local hard disk, so the page loads quickly whether you are online or offline. You can back up or transfer all your favorites by copying this single file, since exporting from it will restore all your favorites.
The page can be viewed with almost any browser, so if you put the page on the internet you will be able to access it from any online computer, or share it with other people. Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher is required to rebuild the page or export favorites.
Other features include customizable buttons which can search most search engines directly from the page, or search for favorites on the page. Online CSS skins can be selected and edited from within the page. It has a graphics cache which can improve icon load times in Internet Explorer itself. You can exclude specific folders and customize many aspects of the page.

The following two freeware products are from a well established company called:
http://www.citi-software.co.uk/
Citi-Software Ltd has been in business since 1983 and consists of a close-knit team of employees, partners and consultants working together to provide technology solutions for small and medium sized businesses in the UK and abroad.
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Access Manager
– Simply Put:
The MOST Excellent Freeware PASSWORD Storage & Protection Program out there!
It is reliably "tried and true blue" - no pesky bugs to slow you down!
It is simply the most stable organizer of passwords out there in FREEWARE cyberspace.
With Access Manager you can keep ALL of your passwords in one safe place:
• Web site passwords
• Private PIN numbers
• Computer logon passwords
• Door entry and alarm codes
• E-mail passwords
• Software access passwords
• Telephone banking codes
It is a TERRIFIC program - Simply best FREE program I've seen - or used!
(for keeping all of your passwords organized and safe).
If you like Access Manager please help to support its future development by sending an e-mail about the program to your friends, family and work colleagues about it.
The developers are really nice professional people and they actually answer their e-mails promptly, accept suggestions and will even put you on an "Update List" if you ask them.
Another FREE download that you will NOT regret!
Access Manager Main Website URL Address:
Access Manager
Critical Data Backup is a tool that makes backup copies of your most important files and folders.
With CDB you can:.
With CDB you can:
· Create and maintain a list of your most important files and folders
· Make a backup copy of your files and folders with a single mouse click
· Automatically make separate backups for each day of the week
· Automatically make a backup to 2 locations simultaneously
· Ensure that multiple copies of your most vital information are kept
· View a detailed log of each backup operationThe latest version of Critical Data Backup is 1.1.75 (4-Sep-2002) and is Free for personal use.
This is the BEST 'Complete Suite' System Cleaner I've seen!
(and it's freeware!)
In the first place: most of the "effective" system cleaners out there are difficult for the user to configure in order to use them correctly (not to mention safely!) .
In the second place: almost all of the available efficient System Cleaner Suites (particularly the ones that 'claim' to safely clean your registry) are really just "lite' versions of the program author's costly shareware product.
Not so with Budy Setiawan
Kusumah's useful utility
BeClean!
It is very easy to configure (customize) You can even create your
own cleaner!
And is totally FREE!
BeClean has Registry Cleaner, Internet Cleaner, History Cleaner, Temporary Files Cleaner, Disk Cleaner, Desktop Cleaner and Start Menu Cleaner.
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Check out these INCREDIBLE BeClean Features:
Registry Cleaner, clean up registry entries from the files that no longer exist on the system
Internet Cleaner, clean up internet cache and related
History Cleaner, clean up common Windows applications recent file lists
Temporary Files Cleaner, clean up temporary files
Start Menu Cleaner, clean up Start Menu of broken links
Desktop Cleaner, clean up Desktop of broken links
Empty Recycle Bin, clean up all deleted files in the Recycle Bin
Custom Cleaner, clean up your specified folders and registry keys
Disk Clean Wizard, clean up your computer drives
Do your system a HUGE favor and go directly to Budy's BeClean Site:
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Great tip from RonaldCMille... of the PC Mag Forum
Icon Restore
Icon Restore installs LAYOUT.DLL (along with the required registry entries) from Microsoft. Two new options are added to the pop up menu that opens when any Windows system icon (ex. My Computer) is right clicked. These options are "Save Desktop Icon Layout" and "Restore Desktop Icon Layout". See the screen shot below:

After installing Icon Restore, simply place your icons wherever you want them on your desktop, right click My Computer (or any 'system' icon) and left click on "Save Desktop Icon Layout" from the pop up menu.
If your icons ever get moved because your computer entered safe mode or you changed the screen resolution, right click My Computer (or any 'system' icon) and left click on "Restore Desktop Icon Layout" from the pop up menu.Icon Restore is the perfect solution for people that have to change the screen resolution often.
http://home.epix.net/~ttaylor/icon_restore.html
(for Windows 95/98/ME/XP/2000/NT4.0)
NOTE toXP Users: It may be necessary
to access
"Save Desktop Icon Layout" & "Restore Desktop Icon Layout" from the
Recycle Bin.
This is because you are using a 'shortcut' as opposed to a 'system' icon for 'My Computer'.
http://www.freshdevices.com/freshdown.html
Five Star!
FRESH Devices FREEWARE!
The Internet's BEST Freeware (or Any-Ware') - "Download Files Manager"
Free download manager software, with absolutely no ads, no spyware, no banners, no pup-up, no charges, clean interface with lots of feature, such as: multiple connections (split files) that make your download up to 800% faster
Fresh Download is an easy-to-use and very fast download manager software that turbo charges downloading files from the Internet, such as your favorite freeware/shareware, mp3 files, movie files, picture collections, etc. Unlike any other similar utilities, this software is 100% free, no charges, no banners in the software (which steal your bandwidth), no spyware.
Key features of Fresh Download:
Turbo charge downloading files in both FTP and HTTP protocols using your current internet connection (dial-up, cable, DSL / ADSL, satellite, T1, etc.)
Pause and resume broken downloads, recover from a dropped Internet connection.
Multiple connections download manager. To get the highest possible speed, this powerful tool uses 4 simultaneous connections (up to 8 connections) for the same file, while many other similar software only support single connection download. Based on user reports, this method may speed up your downloads by up to 400%.
Easy integration into Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator, Opera, and Mozilla in any Windows operating system (95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, and XP). Simply grabs any URL from these popular browsers and Fresh Download will take over.
Schedule your downloads for low traffic periods.
Clipboard monitoring and drag & drop features. Easily grabs any URL from any applications.
Antivirus support. You can protect downloaded files from any viruses using your current antivirus software.
Ability to download from any password protected sites, in both HTTP and FTP protocols.
Proxy Server support in both HTTP and FTP protocols.
Plus now it has a built-in Zip file extractor.
Please note:This program requires a very "basic" easy and registration (they just require your name and an e-mail) I have used this company for years - for all three of the FREE programs they offer and they NEVER give your e-mail address to anyone.
Also: they update this program and all of their 3 of their programs regularly - (usually every few weeks) adding more features - that's the ONLY reason they ask for your e-mail address.
This particular program is incredibly stable and FAST - particularly if you have dial up.
Fresh Download also keeps a record of your downloads so you can refer to it - unlike windows which keeps no obvious record of your downloads to refer to. The record is YOURS alone - Fresh Devices provides it for you alone!
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This site features several (7, actually) terrific useful FREEWARE programs created by
Matthias-Michael Christen and Jonas Haehnle.
These developers are quite innovative!
Several of these programs are UNIQUE
"One-of-a-Kind" utilities and all are USEFUL!
Software Developers such as these are the reason I started the "Up
& Comers" page!
Creates beautiful audio CD covers, inlays and labels quickly and intuitively
Easily pick a color from anywhere on the screen and insert its RGB value in any format in your editor.
A screen saver that displays pretty "Biomorphs"
Sets a random Windows™ start sound: Hear another sound each time you start Windows™
Useful tool if you are working with two applications at the same time switching from one to the other: Use WindowPinner to make a window "top most"!
Useful for documentation/bug reports etc: Instead of copying a messagebox's (or any dialog's) text by hand, simply strike a key (configurable to your choice) - and the text is copied to the clipboard. The "Paste" command of your editor inserts the message to your document!
Version 2.2 is out! Now with new GUI!Convert simple XHTML files to a single PDF document.
Be sure and e-mail a "thank you" to the developers after you download and try all of these terrific FREEWARE programs!
http://www.our-class.net/mmchristen/
A Brief Note from COMPUABLE
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To those of you who know me and those who are NEW to
FreewareRocks Freeware Website Navigator:
PLEASE Remember - "Support" for the websites
which I list here can come in a variety of waysIf you cannot make a financial offering at this time to any the few shareware and DonationWare websites which I list on compuable, please consider telling others (family and friends) about the programs and the websites which you receive the freeware from. Share these websites URL addresses in computer based forums and "bulletin boards" throughout the WEB which "specialize" in software seekers.
As many of you know, I don't take financial contributions of any kind - either from my site's visitors or from any of the numerous freeware and tips and tweaks sites spread out all over this website.
However, I DO ask that you:
Facilitate & Assist WEB “Freeware Freedom Fighters”
By SUPPORTING the Superior Shareware/Freeware Sites recommend on FreeWareRocks.com!PARTICULARLY if you have benefited from the availability of all of the freebies I list.
PLEASE consider this when you stop by any of the combination Shareware/Freeware/Donationware sites that I advocate on FreeWareRocks.com.
http://www.geocities.com/jacinablackbox/Frames.html
Features: View a summary of Telescope's features.
Screenshot: Here is a screenshot of Telescope.
Search Engines: See a list of the search engines that Telescope searches.
What's Changed: What's new in this version of Telescope.
Comparison Chart: A comparison of Telescope to other metasearch programs.
Documentation: Find out how to add a search engine.
Telescope is written using the Microsoft Internet Transfer control
and Visual Basic 5.
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Accepts natural language, keywords, or Boolean. Your queries are converted into advanced Boolean or simple phrasing, depending on the search engine. See example.
Stores a history list of your previous searches. Search results are also cached for quick access.
Full installer and Windows XP visual style support.
Telescope assigns each page a percentage rating when you perform a search, and again when you use Verify.
The Verify feature checks pages to see if they have your search keywords on them.
http://www.geocities.com/jacinablackbox/Frames.html
Free Email Retrieval and Notification Program
Free Email Retrieval and Notification Program
The latest version (2.0 SR22) released 12/4/03 includes fixes for the Hotmail/MSN problem which started on 12/1/03 and for the Yahoo send problem.
Delete Spam or Suspicious Mail Without Having to Launch Your Email Program
ePrompter automatically and simultaneously checks and retrieves your email messages from up to sixteen password protected email accounts such as AOL, Hotmail, Yahoo, Earthlink, Email.com, iName, Juno, Lycos, Mail.com, Mindspring, MSN, Netscape, POP3, OneBox, Rediffmail, SBC Yahoo, Switchboard, USA.net and hundreds of other email domains.
Once new messages have been retrieved, ePrompter notifies you which accounts have new messages and how many new messages you have in each account.
ePrompter notification features include a unique rotating tray icon, the main ePrompter screen, audio alerts for new messages, and a choice of five unique screensavers that let you know at a glance the number of new messages in each account. And with a simple click on the account of your choice, you can read, delete or respond to any of your messages.
ePrompter gives you the ability to delete unwanted spam or suspicious looking mail - the kind that might contain viruses - without having to launch your email program or go to your web mail's site.
ePrompter also lets you compose and send original messages, as well as forward or reply to your retrieved messages, again without having to launch your email program. ePrompter also features an address book.
ePrompter is so easy to set up and use, you'll have it up and running in minutes. One of our loyal ePrompter users, Sam McCord, put together this demo that shows just how easy it is to set up and use ePrompter. (This may take almost a minute to load, but you even get to hear Sam's voice!).
ePrompter checks and retrieves your Yahoo mail without you having to pay $29.95 per account to Yahoo for POP3 access or message forwarding.
This version includes the following features:
The ability to print messages.
The ability to read hyperlinks.
The ability to work with standard firewalls and proxy servers.
The ability to retain retrieved messages when a computer is turned off.
Get the latest free download by clicking on the CNET logo below.
The latest free download was released on 12/4/03. If you are upgrading, be sure to completely exit ePrompter before installing the new version.
http://www.eprompter.com/index.htm
Here's a FREE Browser...
Another terrific (alternative to IE) BROWSER became available on the WEB.....
=====THIS fantastic IE BROWSER Shell has recently become available on the WWW====
========================MyIE2 is now called Maxthon========================
After being actively developed for more than one year and with the version 1.0 coming to its release, MyIE2 was renamed to Maxthon. (How to pronounce: "max-thon")
The change was made because the developers felt a better name was needed to promote such a powerful browser and avoid possible confusions. Same as MyIE2, Maxthon is still free to use, has all previous features you've got used to and more new ones to enjoy.

Best Overall IE Browser Shell Currently on the WEB!
Maxthon
I discovered it a while back at the following SITE
http://www.maxthon.com/en/index.htmSo far, so good... This is ONE FREEWARE PROGRAM which you will NEVER regret downloading, If you like using Microsoft IE Explorer, you'll love Maxthon! On the surface it is similar to MS "IE" Explorer. However, it is FAR more configurable and comes with a variety of useful plug-ins to choose from.
It functions a lot better than IE Explorer...
• For example, when you "Open in a New Window" the window is always automatically MAXIMIZED - (this is NOT the case in IE Explorer).
• And the browser's developer actually answers e-mails promptly.
• Another plus is the ability to rid the screen of Gifs, Flash and popup ads.
• Video, sound, scripts, Active X, Java and IMAGES are also configurable.
• All of those blinking ADS give me a headache while surfing.
• The nice thing is you can CHOOSE which ones you don't want and keep the rest.
• Also, it does not use require as much memory recourses as IE Explorer or AOL browser.
• The AOL browser is especially awful Ram Resource Hog.
• If you wish, you can choose Maxthon's through configuration controls to set either IE or Maxthon as your default browser (or back).
• As always, you must still check with "Microsoft Updates" to protect your computer from vulnerability. It is based on the Internet Explorer engine (your most likely current web browser) which means that what works in IE, works the same in Maxthon but with many additional efficient features.
• If you decide to download it and give it a try, I would STRONGLY suggest that you thoroughly read the HELP files in order to get the most use out of it.
• OFFICIAL Maxthon Website URL:Click Here: For the Best Browser - [ Bar None! ] - -
http://www.maxthon.com/en/index.htm
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Tomorroware is a site which offers the following freeware programs:
SpeedySFV: SpeedySFV is an application which checks the integrity of files listed in a .SFV file using CRC Checksum. Once installed SpeedySFV is quick and easy to use. This application is FREEWARE.
"SpeedySFV" Tomorroware Site Page URL:
http://tomorroware.blix.com/SpeedySFV/
DataDestroyer: DataDestroyer is an application which will safely remove sensitive data which when deleted, cannot be retrieved by any known methods.
"DataDestroyer" Tomorroware Site Page URL:
http://tomorroware.blix.com/DataDestroyer/
ScorchKeys: ScorchKeys is an application which will allow you to assign keys on your keyboard to load files, play music and launch any application! It is very simple to use and best of all 100% free!
"ScorchKeys" Tomorroware Site Page URL:
http://tomorroware.blix.com/ScorchKeys/
StayOut: StayOut locks your computer when you are not using it to prevent unauthorized access.
To unlock the computer you must supply the correct password.
StayOut will even restart itself if there is a power outage or if someone resets your computer.
StayOut also has the function to act as your screen saver, therefore securing your computer when your screensaver would normally come on, thus allowing you to set a time limit.
"StayOut" Site Page URL:
http://tomorroware.blix.com/StayOut/
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Can you BELIEVE IT! – All 4 are absolutely superior programs – and FREE too!
And from the SAME author!
This Tomorroware site’s developer also offers a useful utility called: XPTweak
It is an application which will ensure that you gain maximum performance out Windows XP...
Note:
This program is available on a “trial basis” then you pay a nominal fee.
(and when I say nominal – I mean ‘next to nothing!’)
Though I did not list a lot of shareware on this site (hardly any at ALL, really) the price of XPTweak is £10.00, (there is about 0.75 pence to one $1) and this fee helps Steve from Tomorroware software keep his site going in order to offer to folks those four magnificent FREE applications I named above.Keep in mind that -The FOUR programs are all stable, superior and reliable applications
- and (incredibly) FREE of any "charge" whatsoever!
Tomorroware Main Website URL:
http://tomorroware.blix.com/
Have you ever copied some text from a web page, a word document, help, etc., and wanted to paste it as simple text into another application without getting all the formatting from the original source? PureText makes this simple.The answer to this now common dilemma is a tiny utility called Pure Text (thanks to SteveMiller.net). It places a small tray icon on your taskbar. Just copy or cut whatever you want to the clipboard, click on the PureText tray icon, and then paste to any application. Better yet, you can configure a Hot-Key to convert and paste the text for you. The pasted text will be pure and free from all formatting.
Pure Text Site URL: http://stevemiller.net/puretext/
This tiny utility is a "must get" for anyone who uses copy and paste and wants to alleviate all the formatting. Great for students, also.
Wipe
Cover YOUR Tracks! - Clear (wipe clean) all history
"Wipe" removes traces of Internet usage:
IE URL History, IE