I have decided to list the great free software I get off of the net. This software is used on my Windows XP machine but most of it runs on other versions of windows also, you will have to check. It is nice to know what is good. There are also a few programs listed that I don't use, but this is not because they are no good, it is because I needed a commercial program for other reasons. Just click on the name to go to the download site.
Many people are under the impression that if you don't pay anything for software than it can't be any good. There is some bad freeware out there, there is no doubt of this, but there is some good and even great freeware out there also. This list is dated 07/19/04
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Web Search Software |
Your own private, configurable multi search engine software. Simple interface makes it a pleasure to use. |
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File Startup Preventer |
This great program allows you to decide which files should be run at startup. It is very easy to use and can speedup your computer. |
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Windows XP Tweaker |
Hundreds of different settings for Windows XP |
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Get Color of any object |
A simple program but very useful for creating matching backgrounds, pictures etc. |
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Terrain Composer |
Create realistic pictures of scenes by generating them. Lots of fun and lots of options. |
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Photo Viewer |
One of the all time great photo viewers, has plenty of options including viewing videos and eliminating red eye in photos. |
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Eliminates Spyware |
Does a very good job if kept up to date. |
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Anti Virus |
Seems to work as good as the commercial software I was using, maybe better. |
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Web Browser |
A worthy replacement for Internet Explorer. It doesn't get attacked as often by hackers. |
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Newsgroup Reader |
A really great free news group reader. It has a learning curve and may take as long as 30 minutes to figure out for those unfamiliar with readers. |
| Open Office |
Office Suite |
A great free replacement for Microsoft Office, and it sure saves tons of money. |
| PGP |
Encryption |
Encrypts mail so that no one else can read it. This is the best encryption software available. |
| WebWasher Classic |
Multifunction Web Utility |
Controls web advertising, cookies, blocks web sites. (Trial version, registration required) |
| Google Toolbar |
Toolbar for Browser |
This great free toolbar offers you access to different Google searches and contains a Popup blocker. |
| Circle Virtual CD |
Loads Virtual CDs |
This software creates a virtual cd. It can then copy and store your cd so you never have to put it in the cd drive again to use the program. It works with almost all cds but not quite. |
| Weatherbug |
Weather Forecast Viewer |
A nice forecaster that can sit on your desktop or in your tray. Great Interface. |
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