AXCEL216 / MDGx 1000+ FREE Windows Power Toys

1000+
Windows 3.1x/95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista
Power Toys + Tweaking Tools
[99.99% FREE(ware)]

ALL downloads featured here are on my •MUST HAVE• list, also found in SOFTWARE.TXT, part of my ©Tricks + Secrets files, FREEware:
• Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 + DOS 7.xx/8.00: W95-11D.EXE
• Windows/WfWG 3.1x + DOS 6.xx: W31-11D.ZIP

IMPORTANT:

ALWAYS BACKUP FIRST !
Some of these files are archived in ZIP format. You need a file decompression (unZIPping) tool to extract their contents. I recommend one of these "FREE 32-bit FILE SHRINKERS" (Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista users), Info-ZIP WiZ (Windows/WfWG 3.1x users, free) or PK(UN)ZIP (DOS users, no nag shareware).
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Almost ALL software featured here is FREE(ware) unless specified otherwise.
I do NOT recommend ANY shareware or retail programs, except the few ESSENTIALS on my "MUST HAVE" list, and ONLY IF I could NOT find ANY FREE(ware) alternative!
Check back often for UPDATES.
Enjoy.

CREDITS: Some of these links appear courtesy of Ojatex, Captain SiskoX, Chris, Robert + ERPMan, whom I can't thank enough for their invaluable help.

CONTENTS:

FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista POWER TOYS:
- FREE 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista SYSTEM POWER TOYS:
- FREE 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista INTERNET POWER TOYS:
FREE WINDOWS/WFWG 3.1x POWER TOYS [separate page]
POWER TOYS ON THE INTERNET

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FREE WINDOWS NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista EXTRAS
DIRECTX (DX) ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES, FIXES + TOOLS
SPEED-UP + BENCHMARK TOOLS
ESSENTIAL DOS 5.00 - 8.00 POWER TOYS
DISK PARTITIONING, FORMATTING, BACKUP + RECOVERY TOOLS
FREE WinDOwS GAMES + CHEATS
SOFTWARE ESSENTIALS: FREE UPGRADES + FIXES
GET ANTI-VIRAL: Protect Yourself !
FREE WWW/FTP, HTML + GIF/JPG Publishing Tools
HOSTED + SPONSORED BINARIES
ßETA SOFTWARE
My DownLoads
FREEbies: FREE(ware) SOFTWARE SITES

FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista POWER TOYS

FREE 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista SYSTEM POWER TOYS
FREE 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista INTERNET POWER TOYS

FREE 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista SYSTEM POWER TOYS

FREE 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista SYSTEM + REGISTRY TWEAKERS
FREE 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista SYSTEM ENHANCERS
FREE 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista SYSTEM + REGISTRY FIXERS
FREE 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista BOOT TWEAKERS
FREE 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista TEXT EDITORS
FREE 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista HEX EDITORS
FREE 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista GRAPHICS EDITORS
FREE 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista MEDIA PLAYERS + RECORDERS
FREE 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista FILE SHRINKERS

FREE 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista SYSTEM + REGISTRY TWEAKERS

X-Setup Pro v9.0 32-bit is THE ultimate Windows 95/98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista power tool: BEST and most comprehensive system tweaker and registry "hacker". Tunes 1900+ undocumented + hidden settings: GUI, System, Hardware, Software, Personal, DOS, Boot, Disk, Cache, DMA/UDMA, DirectX, CD/DVD, Explorer, TCP/IP, Internet, Modem, Network, Server, Security, MS IE, MS OE, Mozilla, Netscape, Opera, MS Office, IM, ICQ, Games, chipset specific 2D/3D Video (3dfx, NVidia, Matrox + ATI) and much more... strongly recommended for all power users, gamers, system administrators and anyone aiming to obtain MAXimum computing performance, customization, stability, compatibility and speed:
Direct download [4.25 MB, 30 days trial shareware].
Older X-Setup Pro v6.6 [4.54 MB, freeware for personal use].
X-Setup Pro Software Developer Kit (XSDK) includes X-Setup Pro Plugin Converter (freeware).
Additional X-Setup Plug-Ins.
Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME require Microsoft Internet Explorer 5/6 or Microsoft Scripting Engines (MSE) 5.6 and Microsoft Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) 1.3 Internet Interoperability APIs for Windows 95 (DCOM95) or 98 (DCOM98)!
Microsoft TweakUI Power Toy tweaks hidden Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 + MS IE 4/5/6 settings: Mouse speed/sensitivity, X-Mouse, GUI Effects, Special folders location, IE Search, Shortcut overlay, Startup, Explorer/IE settings, Desktop icons, My Computer drives, Control Panel applets, Network logon, New documents, Add/Remove programs, Boot options, Repair: Icons, File associations, Fonts folder, Regedit, System files and Temporary Internet/URL History files, Paranoia: clear history/passwords, disable Autoplay/Autorun, Log illegal operations etc [final official release, free, unsupported]:
- TweakUI v2.10 for Windows XP SP1/XP SP2/XP MCE/2003 + MS IE 6:
  Direct download [147 KB].
- TweakUI v2.00 for Windows XP/XP MCE + MS IE 6:
  Direct download [564 KB].
- TweakUI v1.33 for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME and MS IE 4/5/6 [fixed most bugs!]:
  Direct download [110 KB].
- TweakUI v1.1 for Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2/NT4 ONLY WITHOUT MS IE 4/5/6 installed [BUGGY!] [204 KB].
ALL TweakUI users: READ "BUGGY TWEAKUI 98", also in TIPS98.TXT (part of W95-11D.EXE)!
Microsoft Windows XP Power Toys for Windows XP/XP MCE/2003: TweakUI v2.xx, Color Control, SyncToy, ClearType Tuner, Open Command Window Here, Alt-Tab Replacement, Power Calculator, Image Resizer, CD Slide Show Generator, Virtual Desktop Manager, Taskbar Magnifier, HTML Slide Show Wizard + Webcam Timershot [NEW release, unsupported, English]:
- TweakUI v2.10 for Windows XP SP1/XP SP1a/XP SP2/XP MCE/2003 [147 KB].
- TweakUI v2.00 for Windows XP/XP MCE [564 KB].
- Color Control v1.0 for Windows XP [1.43 MB].
  Requires Microsoft .Net Framework Redistributable (NFR) 1.1 or newer [22.4 MB, free]!
  More info.
- ClearType Tuner for Windows XP/2003 [2.47 MB].
  More info.
- SyncToy v1.4 for Windows 98 SE/2000/ME/XP/XP MCE/2003/Vista [971 KB, right-click to save!].
  Requires Microsoft .Net Framework Redistributable (NFR) 2.0 [22.4 MB, free]!
  More info.
  SyncToy White Paper DOCument [504 KB, DOC format, right-click to save!].
- RAW Image Thumbnailer and Viewer v1.0 [5.78 MB].
  Requires Microsoft .Net Framework Redistributable (NFR) [22.4 MB, free]!
  More info.
  View + Organize RAW Images White Paper DOCument [2.16 MB, DOC format, right-click to save!].
- Open Command Window Here [514 KB].
- Alt-Tab Replacement [534 KB].
- Power Calculator [624 KB].
- Image Resizer [521 KB].
- CD Slide Show Generator [548 KB].
- Virtual Desktop Manager [550 KB].
- Taskbar Magnifier [515 KB].
- HTML Slide Show Wizard [417 KB].
- Webcam Timershot [610 KB].
OLD Power Toys XP Pack: TweakUI v2.00, Super-Fast User Switcher, Open Command Window Here, Alt-Tab Task Switcher, Audio Shell Player, ISO Image Burner, Power Calculator, Image Resizer, CD Slide Show Generator, Virtual Desktop Manager, Taskbar Magnifier, HTML Slide Show Wizard + Webcam Timershot [970 KB, OLD release, unsupported].
OLD Alt-Tab Task Switcher:
Direct download [43 KB].
Unofficial ISO Recorder for Windows XP/2003 [534 KB].
ISO Recorder HowTo.
OLD Cancelled Beta Power Toys XP:
Direct download [152 KB].
Power Toys XP review.
Microsoft Power Toys 95 Set for Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2/NT4: CabView, CD AutoPlay Extender, Command Prompt Here v1.1, Contents Menu, Desktop Menu, Explore From Here, Find X v1.2, FlexiCD, HTML Printer Driver, QuickRes, Round Clock, Send To X v1.2, Shortcut Target Menu v1.2, Telephony Location Selector, XMouse v1.2 + TweakUI v1.1 [ONLY WITHOUT MS IE 4/5/6 installed = BUGGY!] [204 KB, final release, free, unsupported].
OLD TweakUI v1.1 MUST be replaced by NEWer TweakUI v1.33 for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME and MS IE 4/5/6 [fixed most BUGs!] [110 KB, free, unsupported]!
These Power Toys 95 work with Windows 98/2000/ME/XP:
- Desktop Menu.
- Command Prompt Here = Windows 98/ME ONLY!
- Send To X = MUST see "SEND TO", also in TIPS95.TXT (part of W95-11D.EXE), to make it compatible with ALL Windows 9x/2000/ME/XP + MS IE releases!
Microsoft Kernel Toys Set for Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2: MS-DOS Mode Configuration Wizard Customization Tool (DOSWZCFG.EXE), Keyboard Remap (KEYREMAP.DLL), Logo Key Control (DOSWINKY.VXD), Conventional Memory Tracker (CONVMEM.VXD), Windows Process Watcher (WINTOP.EXE) + Time Zone Editor (TZEDIT.EXE) [57 KB, free, unsupported].
Some MS Kernel Toys work with Windows 98/ME.
Do NOT install MS Kernel Toys on Windows NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista!
MZ Ultimate Tools 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista/2008: MZ Ultimate Tweaker, AutoMZ Ultimate Tweaker, MZ Vista Force, MZ RAM Booster, MZ CPU Accelerator, MZ Registry Optimizer, MZ Shutdown Scheduler, MZ StartUp Manager + MZ Services Manager tweak tons of hidden system, hardware, software + Registry settings, highly customizable:
Direct download [2.54 MB, freeware].
Require Microsoft .Net Framework Redistributable (NFR) 2.0 [22.4 MB, free]!
XP-AntiSpy v3.96.8 32-bit for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/2003 removes all Registry entries responsible for transmitting user info, Media Player, Error Report, Remote Desktop, MS IE 6.0, Automatic Updates, Synchronize Time Server, Balloon Tips, PageFile, Support User, Services, Messenger, Unregister REGWIZC.DLL + LICDLL.DLL etc:
Direct download [346 KB, donationware].
Winuscon (Windows User Console) v1.56 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 tweaks tons of hidden settings and includes: Menu, MultiPanel Internet Browser, Internet Utilities, Office, Accessories, highly customizable:
Direct download [5.62 MB, freeware].
Game XP v1.5.3.20 32-bit for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/2003 tweaks tons of hidden system, Registry, 3D, video, audio etc settings, highly customizable:
Direct download [436 KB, freeware].
Safe XP v1.5.3.21 32-bit for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/2003 disables hidden Registry spyware + spam: Media Player, MS IE, MS OE, Messenger, System, Error Reporting etc, highly customizable:
Direct download [352 KB, freeware].
Dial-a-fix (DAF) v0.57.7 32-bit for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/2003 tweaks tons of hidden system, services, cryptography, MS IE, MS OE, installer, DLL/OCX registration, internet access etc settings:
Direct download [freeware].
Optimizer XP v3.5XG 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 tweaks Desktop and GUI hidden features:
Direct download [563 KB, freeware].
Send To Toys v2.4 for for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 add more options to Send To right-click context menu: Add to Send To menu, Remove from Send To menu, Send To Clipboard, Send To Command Prompt, Send To Favorites, Send To Folder + Send To Run:
Direct download [528 KB, freeware].
TweakDB v3.0 Beta 1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 tweaks hidden settings: cache, swap file, memory, tasks, hardware, menu animation, security, alpha blending, 3dfx, ATI, NVidia, Kyro + Savage video options etc:
Direct download [2.87 MB, freeware].
pcTuner v1.8 beta 5 Special Edition 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP tweaks hidden settings: Desktop, System, OnStart, Policies, Internet, MS IE + MS OE, System Folders etc:
Direct download [642 KB, freeware].
RegTick Pro v0.21 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP tweaks tons of hidden Registry settings:
Direct download [167 KB, freeware].
Tweak Revisited v3.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/ME and MS IE 4/5/6 tweaks hidden settings: MS IE toolbar/title picture/text, view BMPs as icons, registered owner/company info/code, add Control Panel to Start menu, add Quick View/Open With Notepad to right-click, drives/folders/Start menu icons, icon resolution/size, startup/shutdown logos, Cookie Manager, Startup Manager, Backup Manager, Icon Editor/Convertor, highly customizable:
Direct download [958 KB, crippled shareware].
Requires Microsoft Visual Basic 6 (VB6) Runtime Libraries [1.01 MB, free]!
Courtesy of Joe, author of Tweak Revisited.
Letter Assigner v1.2.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/ME + MS-DOS 4/5/6 assigns ANY letter to ANY drive in your computer, prevents letter changes and non-bootable situations, remembers drives by serial numbers/labels, automatically corrects boot files location, tweaks drives Properties: DMA, SCSI, Disconnect, Synchronize etc, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.06 MB, freeware].
Tweaker 2001 v6.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP and MS IE 4/5/6 tweaks hidden settings: double-click sensitivity, default menu alignment, 256+ color icons, split Start menu, beep on errors, window animation, menu show delay, system icons etc:
Direct download [826 KB, freeware].
Windows Configurator v0.6 32-bit for Windows 9x/ME + MS IE 4/5/6 tweaks hidden Start menu, Explorer, Hints, System, Icons, Restrictions etc settings:
Direct download [590 KB, freeware].
More Control v1.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/ME customizes File/Install Locations, Autorun, Add/Remove Programs, Icon Names + System Colors [2.87 MB, freeware, requires free registration!].
More Control v1.1 16-bit Control Panel applet for Windows/WfWG 3.1x/9x/ME tweaks hidden settings in SYSTEM.INI + WIN.INI: help engine colors, drop down menu alignment, icon spacing, icon title font etc:
Direct download [21 KB, public domain].
CacheMan v5.50 32-bit virtual file system (VFAT), HD + CD/DVD cache and memory optimizer for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 tunes your OS for MAXimum performance:
Direct download [926 KB, no nag shareware].
See "HARD DRIVE THRASHING", "CD-ROM/DVD MAX SPEED" + "MAX CACHE SPEED", also in REGISTRY.TXT, and "SYSTEM.INI TWEAKS", also in MYTIPS95.TXT (both part of W95-11D.EXE), for details.
CacheBooster v1.00 32-bit virtual file system (VFAT) cache optimizer for Windows 9x/ME tunes MinFileCache, MaxFileCache + ChunkSize SYSTEM.INI [vcache] section settings for MAXimum HD performance:
Direct download [218 KB, freeware].
See "HARD DRIVE THRASHING", also in REGISTRY.TXT (part of W95-11D.EXE), for details.
TweakAll v3.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP tweaks boot/run/shut down options, tons of GUI/Explorer/Internet/Security settings, Vcache/Disk Cache parameters, 3dfx/NVidia video performance, frees unused memory etc, requires installing separate plugins, highly customizable:
Direct download [2.49 MB, freeware].
Windows Administrator v.3.b+ 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4 tweaks over 30 hidden interface settings, includes multilingual support:
Direct download [1.7 MB, freeware].
OEM Logo Stamper v2.06 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 creates + edits custom/personal/OEM Logo (OEMLOGO.BMP) + Information (OEMINFO.INI) displayed in the System Properties General tab:
Direct download [581 KB, freeware].
Example of custom OEMLOGO.BMP + OEMINFO.INI.
See "SUPPORT INFORMATION", also in TIPS95.TXT (part of W95-11D.EXE), for more details.
BSOD Properties v1.0a 16-bit for Windows 3.1x/9x/ME allows changing Blue Screen Of Death (BSOD) background + foreground colors from a neat graphic interface:
Direct download [230 KB, freeware].
See "BLUE (OR ANY OTHER COLOR) SCREEN OF DEATH", also in TIPS95.TXT (part of W95-11D.EXE), for more details.
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FREE 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista SYSTEM ENHANCERS
Microsoft Partner Pack for Windows 98 SE/2000/ME/XP/2003 includes Microsoft + 3rd party free(ware) applications, utilities + games (English):
Partner Pack Prerequisites Setup [506 KB] installs required components: DirectX 9.0c, Managed DX 9.0c, NFR 1.1, Visual J# .NET 1.1 and/or MS IE 6.0 SP1:
Partner Pack Setup [654 KB].
Requires an Internet connection for downloading and up to 70 MB of disk space depending on selected programs.
Order Partner Pack CD [USA + Canada ONLY, free + S/H fee].
Download separate programs:
- Computer Associates eTrust AntiVirus Standard for Windows 98 SE/2000/ME/XP/2003 [4.76 MB, registered freeware, 1 year updates subscription ONLY!].
- Google DeskBar for Windows 98 SE/2000/ME/XP/2003 [478 KB, freeware].
- Microsoft Time Zone for Windows XP/2003 [780 KB, free].
- Microsoft USB Flash Drive Manager for Windows XP [650 KB, free].
- PhotoSite for Windows 98 SE/2000/ME/XP/2003 [6.98 MB, freeware].
- Desktop Media Gallery for Windows 98 SE/2000/ME/XP/2003 [570 KB, freeware].
- Onfolio Express for Windows 2000/XP/2003 [9.42 MB, freeware].
- Post-it Software Notes for Windows 98 SE/2000/ME/XP/2003 [1.33 MB, freeware].
- PayPal Payment Wizard for Windows 98 SE/2000/ME/XP/2003 [6.84 MB, freeware].
- Serpentine Game for Windows 98 SE/2000/ME/XP/2003 [7.82 MB, freeware].
- Super Slyder Game for Windows 98 SE/2000/ME/XP/2003 [4.58 MB, freeware].
Some of these programs require Microsoft Installer (MSI) for Windows 98 SE/ME [1.62 MB, free] or 2000 [1.73 MB, free]!
GXExplorer v0.994 32-bit Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Explorer replacement: multiple (thumbnail) file viewer, full right-click support, dual pane view, customizable toolbar, built-in ZIP manager, folder synchronizer, Run command line, DOS box etc, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.04 MB, free GPL].
Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2/98/98 SP1/NT4 WITHOUT MS IE 5/6 installed require Microsoft Common Control DLL 5.80 Patch [499 KB, free]!
FreeCommander v2007.10 32-bit Windows 98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista File Manager + Explorer replacement: dual pane view, built-in hex, binary, text, image, ZIP, CAB + RAR file viewer, file splitter, folder size calculator, folder synchronizer, file search, DOS box, multilingual support etc, highly customizable:
Direct download [2.06 MB, freeware].
Turbo Navigator v1.47 32-bit [discontinued :(] Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Explorer replacement: full drag & drop support, built-in TXT, RTF + binary file viewer, advanced attribute change, advanced copy/move filtering, total deletion, built-in WAV, MID, MP3, AVI + MPG Media Player, built-in strong encryption etc, highly customizable:
Direct download [953 KB, freeware].
Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2/98/98 SP1/NT4 WITHOUT MS IE 5/6 installed require Microsoft Common Control DLL 5.80 Patch [499 KB, free]!
xplorer2 lite v1.6.0.1 32-bit dual pane Norton Commander style Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Explorer replacement: Internal Editor/Viewer, Detailed Folder Data, Advanced Find Utility, Batch File Creation etc, highly customizable:
Direct download [975 KB, freeware].
JExplorer v1.7.0.4 32-bit dual pane Norton Commander style Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Explorer replacement: File Manager, Web Browser, file (de)compressor, FTP file transfer, POP3 mail/SPAM monitor, MAPI mail sender, directory comparator, DUN interface, highly customizable:
Direct download [2.36 MB, freeware].
Servant Salamander v1.52 32-bit dual pane Norton Commander style Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Explorer replacement: File Manager, open plugin architecture, self-updating directory listing, hotkeys, internal ZIP, RAR, ARJ, CAB, ACE, TAR/GZIP + SFX support, internal 2 GB file limit text/hex viewer, NTFS volume compression, fast file/directory search, highly customizable:
Direct download [207 KB, crippled freeware].
FileAnt v20050830 32-bit Windows 98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Explorer replacement: File manager, Pie chart, FTP client, MP3 player, AntArc with 7Z, ACE, ARJ + RAR compression support (if respective archiving tools already installed), File + Folder date/stamp, File attributes, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.89 MB, freeware].
Requires MS IE 4/5/6/newer already installed!
PowerDesk v5.0 32-bit Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Explorer replacement: File Manager, single/dual pane window, file finder, zip/unzip capabilities etc, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.61 MB, freeware].
SlashX v1.00 32-bit Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Explorer replacement: dual pane File Manager:
Direct download [923 KB, freeware].
Vebwiev v2.1 Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/2003 + MS IE 5/6/7 improved WebView (View as Web Page) replacement: custom XP style Windows Explorer FOLDER.HTT "skin", highly customizable:
Direct download [616 KB, freeware].
Windows 2000 SP3/XP SP1/2003 REG Fix.
Vebwiev FAQ.
Jegview [freeware].
WebView for Windows ME [110 KB, freeware].
SmartBarXP v1.0.201 32-bit for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/2003 side bar provides instant access to: Media Players, Slide Show, Image Viewers, Virtual Desktop Manager, Live News, Weather, Stock Feeds, Recycle Bin, Explorer, Taskbar etc, supports add-on themes, highly customizable [4.66 MB, freeware].
Desktop Sidebar v1.05 Build 116 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 side bar provides instant access to: Outlook e-mail, appointments, tasks, notes, Messenger, contacts, stock quotes, weather, blogs, news feeds, web sites, Media Player, WinAmp, Google etc, supports add-on skins, highly customizable:
Direct download [10.7 MB, freeware].
eXPerience Pack v2.5 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME replaces themes, logos, icons + sounds to mimic Windows XP appearance [673 KB, freeware].
SwitchWindow v1.0.1 32-bit for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/2003 adds window taskbar content to right-click shell context menu which allows switching to + closing of desired window:
Direct download [714 KB, freeware].
Diskeeper Lite v7.0 32-bit for Windows 98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Microsoft Defrag tool replacement analyzes fragmentation levels and defragments manually each hard disk/partition, file system(s), paging/swap file(s), highly customizable:
Direct download [11.8 MB, crippled freeware].
PowerPro v4.5 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 adds: tool bars, tray icons, hot keys, mouse actions, menus, timer/scheduler, close, minimize, maximize, roll-up to caption, minimize to tray, position, send keystrokes, run commands when Windows loads, virtual desktops, clipboard extender, keyboard macros, shut down, show all folders/files menu, sounds, wallpaper + screen saver activation/randomization, highly customizable:
Direct download [2.8 MB, freeware].
H-Menu v6.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 program/function/process launcher: mouse activated Startup menu replacement, animated Toolbars, supports Cascading Menus + Multimedia capabilities, configurable screen settings, Tray icon, Menu Bars, Buttonbar groups, Dial-Up Connections, Sound controls, End Windows Session, Change Screen, animation effects, custom background bitmaps, multilingual support, highly customizable [164 KB, freeware].
ShellEnhancer v2.0 Beta 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 includes: always on top, Windows XP/2003 transparency, X-Windows features, keep focus, Enhanced TaskSwitcher, Mosaic TaskSwitcher, Auto Manage, complex tasks creation, Shell Enhanced Applications etc, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.76 MB, freeware].
Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2/98/98 SP1/NT4 WITHOUT MS IE 5/6 installed require:
Microsoft HTML Help Update.
Microsoft Common Control DLL 5.80 Patch [499 KB, free]!
Tray Helper Basic v4.9 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 add-on tool: Event reminder, E-mail composer, E-mail checker, Popup window killer, supports Plugins, Microsoft Agent + multiple languages, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.92 MB, crippled freeware].
Add/Remove Pro v2.09 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003 shows, checks, uninstalls and removes software on Add/Remove Programs list and corresponding Registry entries:
Direct download [516 KB, freeware].
Startup CPL v2.8 for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 adds a new Startup applet to Control Panel from which you can edit/add/delete any program/TSR running from the Registry + Startup folder when Windows loads:
Direct download [58 KB, freeware].
Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2/98/98 SP1/NT4 WITHOUT MS IE 5/6 installed require Microsoft Common Control DLL 5.80 Patch [499 KB, free]!
StartStop v1.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 edits/adds/deletes any program/TSR running from the Registry + Startup folder when Windows loads [118 KB, freeware].
Startup Manager v1.5 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP edits/adds/deletes any program/TSR running from the Registry, Startup folder + WIN.INI when Windows loads:
Direct download [614 KB, freeware].
Starter v5.6.2.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 edits/adds/deletes any program/TSR running from the Registry + WIN.INI when Windows loads:
Direct download [655 KB, freeware].
StartRight v1.2.9 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 edits/adds/deletes any program/TSR running from the Registry, Startup folder + WIN.INI when Windows loads, forces startup programs/TSRs to run one at a time:
Direct download [384 KB, freeware].
A-Spy v0.09 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP edits/adds/deletes any program/TSR running from the Registry, Startup folder, SYSTEM.INI + WIN.INI when Windows loads:
Direct download [317 KB, freeware].
StartupMonitor v1.02 32-bit for Windows 98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 watches Start Menu Startup folders + Registry Run entries and reports any changes when a program tries to add/register itself unauthorized, preventing known viruses/worms/trojans from executing:
Direct download [60 KB, freeware].
Deskanker v1.51 beta 32-bit for Windows 98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 removes manually Registry entries, INI files, Startup folder, shell Autostart + MS IE hooks spyware + other unwanted programs:
Direct download [761 KB, freeware].
AppPaths 2000 v2.7 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 adds a new AppPaths applet to Control Panel which edits/adds/deletes any application/help path or program/TSR/process running from the Registry:
Direct download [70 KB, freeware].
YTrayMagic Lite v1.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/ME restores all Taskbar Tray icons in case of Windows Explorer crash:
Direct download [225 KB, freeware].
TraySaver beta 10 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME hides/shows, allows easy access to and restores all Taskbar Tray icons in case of Windows Explorer crash:
Direct download [241 KB, freeware].
ActivIcons v3.34 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP replaces default system folders/items/shortcuts icons, animated/static mouse cursors, Start button graphic/text, MS IE/OE spinning logos, startup/shutdown logos, increases/rebuilds Shell icon cache, removes shortcut arrow overlays, allows animated icons on Desktop, makes Desktop icon labels transparent, saves/restores Desktop icons layout etc, highly customizable:
Direct download [2.2 MB, freeware].
Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2/NT4 require MS IE 4/5/6 with Active Desktop (View As Web Page) enabled!
Effective Desktop v1.01 build 245 32-bit [discontinued :(] for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP includes: ExplorerX (hides tray icons, customizes Start button logo/text, Desktop icons transparency), TaskbarX (Calendar, ClockX + WindowsX Client) and WindowsX (multiple virtual Desktops), highly customizable:
Direct download [1.04 MB, donationware].
Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2/NT4 require MS IE 4/5/6 with Active Desktop (View As Web Page) enabled!
Sub Desktop v1.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP moves all Desktop icons to a separate window:
Direct download [1.09 MB, freeware].
PropertiesPlus v1.65 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP Windows Explorer right-click menu add-on: modifies single/multiple file attributes/extension/date/time, displays file size [226 KB, freeware].
ScanDefrag v5.0 32-bit for Windows 98/ME/XP/2003 configures Microsoft or Norton Disk Defrag + ScanDisk Tools as part of next Windows startup process:
Direct download [446 KB, freeware].
Defrag To ShutDown v1.5 32-bit runs Windows 9x/ME DEFRAG.EXE tool on all fixed drives with 3 different options, disables screen saver during Defrag and shuts down your PC after Defrag has completed:
Direct download [816 KB, freeware].
Courtesy of Bo, author of Defrag To ShutDown.
PowerDefrag v2.10 beta 2 32-bit for Windows 9x/ME improves Defrag tool performance and prevents eventual crashes:
Direct download [2.62 MB, freeware].
Poweroff v3.0.1.3 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 allows to shutdown, reboot, logoff, poweroff, Standby, Hibernate, Lock, Wake-On-LAN, built-in scheduler, supports command line switches, remote control, wait for process to exit, warning messages, highly customizable:
Direct download [290 KB, freeware].
AutoIt v3.2.2.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista BASIC-like scripting language automates Windows + DOS session tasks + software installs, simulates commands, key presses, mouse movements + clicks, includes script to executable converter, highly customizable:
Direct download [3.87 MB, freeware].
BatchRun v4.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 allows running multiple Windows programs/files simultaneously or sequentially, with optional delays, by launching automatically or manually registered scripts (.BRS), highly customizable:
Direct download [684 KB, freeware].
TrayLaunch v1.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME allows opening ANY Windows/DOS program/screen saver from a dedicated Taskbar Tray icon with a single click, highly customizable:
Direct download [22 KB, freeware].
SortMenu v2.0 32-bit for Windows 98/ME + MS IE 4/5/6 reorders Start Menu items following specific criteria upon startup or at will [32 KB, freeware].
Courtesy of Diego.
ShakeIt! Diving Edition 2nd release 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME and MS IE 4/5/6 rearranges ALL Taskbar items including the Start button the way you want:
Direct download [9 KB, freeware].
Search & Replace v3.1e 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 searches and replaces multiple strings of text in selected groups of files: TXT, HTML, RTF, MS Word, MS Excel etc, highly customizable:
Direct download [1 MB, freeware for non-profit use].
Courtesy of TeXHeX.
ReplaceEm v2.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 searches and replaces multiple strings of text in selected groups of files: TXT, HTML etc, highly customizable:
Direct download [572 KB, freeware].
THE Rename v2.1.6 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 renames groups of files/folders sequentially or customized, converts files prefix/extension to lower/upper case, searches/replaces text, supports internal file tags/names + batch operations, modifies file attributes, previews image/audio/video files, Windows Explorer right-click integration, highly customizable:
Direct download [2.7 MB, donationware].
CKRename v1.08 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 renames, eliminates and replaces file names and changes file extensions sequentially or customized in batch operations, highly customizable:
Direct download [601 KB, freeware].
WinMerge v2.4.6 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 compares + merges 2 text files side by side, color coded highlighted differences, editor with syntax highlighting, supports DOS, Unix, Mac + Unicode formats, supports plug-ins, highly customizable:
Direct download [2.45 KB, free GPL].
ExamDiff v1.6k 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 compares 2 files side by side, color coded highlighted differences, line numbers, highly customizable:
Direct download [467 KB, freeware].
WAssociate v2.9 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME adds/edits/deletes Registry associations between file extensions and file types, highly customizable:
Direct download [343 KB, freeware].
CopyLock v1.09 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 allows replacement or deletion of system files currently in use by the OS:
Direct download [125 KB, freeware].
WinKey v2.8 32-bit Windows key enhancer [discontinued :(] for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 creates Windows key shortcuts to run apps, folders, web sites, supports 200+ key combos, includes Win9x/ME Task Manager:
Direct download [1.19 MB, freeware].
WinUpdatesList v1.12 32-bit for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/2003 lists all installed Hotfixes, Patches, Updates, Service Packs + updated files, links to respective Microsoft pages, allows uninstall:
Direct download [78 KB, freeware].
InstallWatch v2.5c 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 monitors + records software, hardware and/or configuration changes made by installation + setup software:
Direct download [3.7 MB, freeware].
PC Magazine Change Of Address 2 (COA2) v1.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP changes all system references to match the new location of any program you move to any other drive/partition/directory/folder:
Direct download [595 KB, free].
PC Magazine In Control 5 (InCtrl5) v1.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME monitors + reports in HTML format all changes made to your system + system files by install/setup programs and allows restoring previous configurations:
Direct download [768 KB, free].
PC Magazine DisplaySet v1.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME Color Settings Control Panel applet customizes ALL System colors, even those NOT available from Control Panel -> Display -> Appearance tab:
Direct download [631 KB, free].
3D Color Changer 4 v4.00.2050.0 32-bit for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/2003 Color Settings Control Panel applet customizes ALL System colors, even those NOT available from Control Panel -> Display -> Appearance tab:
Direct download [598 KB, uncrippled shareware].
Older 3D Color Changer 3000 for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP [583 KB, freeware].
3D Color Changer color themes (free).
Wallpaper Changer (WPC) v1.90 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP displays a different desktop background every time Windows starts, in .BMP, .GIF, .JPG or .PNG format, schedules wallpaper change at preset intervals, resets screen resolution, turns desktop icons background transparent, highly customizable:
Direct download [813 KB, freeware].
Paper v3.2a beta 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME displays a random/selected desktop background in .BMP or .JPG format (converts it to .BMP), schedules wallpaper change at preset intervals, uses few system resources, highly customizable:
Direct download [176 KB, freeware].
IcoFolder v3.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME changes standard Windows folder icons to any other icon, extracts/saves icons from executables/libraries, includes 60+ icons:
Direct download [730 KB, freeware].
Extended Character Map (ECM) v1.41 32-bit Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME Character Map replacement features enlarged character rendering and preview boxes:
Direct download [189 KB, freeware].
RTV Reconnect v5.0 beta 8 32-bit TSR automatically pushes up to 50 buttons in ANY Windows 9x/ME application, dialog box or Dial-Up Networking (DUN):
Direct download [47 KB, freeware, English].
NagBlast v3.00.0000 Beta 32-bit TSR for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 automatically closes most nagging windows/screens, internet banners/popups:
Direct download [213 KB, freeware, right-click to save!].
FmLfns v1.1 32-bit TSR adds complete Long File Names (LFNs) support to Windows 95/98/ME 16-bit File Manager (FM = %windir%\WINFILE.EXE):
Direct download [51 KB, once every 15 days nag shareware!].
Old Menu Mode v1.10 32-bit TSR converts Windows 9x/NT4/ME Menu handling from point & click back to Windows/WfWG 3.1x click & click Menu behavior:
Direct download [32 KB, freeware].
Glonim v1.42 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 allows window animation, window bimap, window transparency, window shadow, Taskbar transparency, Taskbar bitmap, Start button caption, highly customizable.
SeeThru v1.0.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP changes/removes and monitors Desktop icons background/foreground colors:
Direct download [1.43 MB, freeware].
Works ONLY with MS IE 5/6 or newer installed with Active Desktop (View As Web Page) DISABLED!
Invisible! 2000 v1.7 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME changes/removes and monitors Desktop icons background/foreground colors:
Direct download [426 KB, freeware].
Hook99 v1.1.0.41 32-bit for Windows 9x/ME changes Start button text/icon and Desktop icons text transparency/colors, highly customizable:
Direct download [28 KB, freeware].
TClockEx v1.4.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 displays the date, time, memory + CPU usage in the Taskbar Tray, highly customizable:
Direct download [457 KB, freeware].
TClock2 v1.20 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/2000/XP/2003 displays the date and time in the Taskbar Tray, changes Start button/icon, Start Menu color/bitmap, highly customizable (free GPL):
Direct download [96 KB, English].
OLD TClock [179 KB].
TClock Lite for Windows XP/2003 [374 KB].
LClock for Windows XP/2003 [186 KB].
Eppie Desktop v2.1 32-bit [discontinued :(] for Windows 9x/ME changes Start button bitmap, window frame controls: minimize, maximize + close buttons, scrollbar arrows etc, highly customizable:
Direct download [68 KB, freeware].
Iconoid v3.3.4 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Desktop icon manager: transparent icon background, custom icon text color, save/restore icon positions for all screen resolutions, highly customizable:
Direct download [441 KB, sillyware].
Requires Microsoft Visual Basic 5 (VB5) Runtime Libraries [1.2 MB, free]!
PC Magazine WinTidy v2.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP saves + restores Desktop icons layout, loads with Windows, customizable:
Direct download [752 KB, free].
PowerMenu v1.51 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP adds Always On Top, Minimize To Tray, Priority and Transparency submenus to ALL top level system menus:
Direct download [49 KB, freeware].
Certain submenus + features are available ONLY to specific Windows OSes!
AutoSizer v1.53 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 resizes/centers ANY dialog box/window size/position, useful for stubborn ones that insist on opening at fixed sizes and/or outside the screen at different resolutions:
Direct download [202 KB, freeware].
WinSize v1.6 beta 1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP resizes/centers ANY dialog box/window size/position, useful for stubborn ones that insist on opening at fixed sizes and/or outside the screen at different resolutions:
Direct download [548 KB, freeware].
ResizeEnable v1.3 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP resizes most dialog boxes/windows, useful for stubborn ones that insist on opening at fixed sizes:
Direct download [40 KB, freeware].
WinBar v1.2.95 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP monitors system + network stats and provides access to frequently used programs + settings, highly customizable:
Direct download [326 KB, freeware].
PC Magazine WinBar v1.2 16-bit taskbar and shell replacement for Windows/WfWG 3.1x, the Windows 95/98/ME style, highly customizable, works also with Windows 9x/ME [179 KB, free].
QuickClick v1.00 16-bit for Windows 3.1x/9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003 assigns each of the 4 screen corners (by right-clicking once) to any program, screen saver or to the Windows exit (Win3.1x/9x/ME only) function [128 KB, no nag shareware].
Long File Names (LFNs) v4.02 16-bit for Windows 3.1x/95/OSR1/OSR2 adds full LFNs support to Windows GUI + applications [695 KB, shareware abandonware].
ZMatrix v1.5.2 32-bit for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/2003 Desktop background animator + screen saver "The Matrix" style, highly customizable (free GPL):
- ZMatrix for Windows 2000/XP [1.97 MB].
- ZMatrix for Windows 98/ME [1.96 MB].
Ultimate XP Desktop Theme for Windows 98/98 SE/ME includes Color Scheme, Longhorn Aero Wallpaper, Xpize Screen Saver, Sounds, XP Boot Logos + XPICONS.DLL Icons Library [3 MB, free].
Original Ultimate XP Desktop Theme for Windows 98/98 SE/ME [4.38 MB, free].
See "SPEED-UP + BENCHMARK TOOLS" for more FREE 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista SYSTEM POWER TOYS.
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FREE 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista SYSTEM + REGISTRY FIXERS
CAUTION: These tools require advanced Registry + System knowledge!
READ their documentation and BACKUP YOUR REGISTRY + SYSTEM FILES FIRST!
See "FREE WINDOWS NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista EXTRAS" for more Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003 System + Registry tools.
Microsoft RegClean v4.1a build 7364.1 32-bit [discontinued :(] for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME + MS IE 3/4/5/6 detects + deletes invalid Software/OLE/DDE Registry keys/values from HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT:
Direct download [782 KB, free, unsupported].
IMPORTANT:
BACKUP YOUR REGISTRY FIRST!
Do NOT use MS RegClean with Windows XP/2003/Vista!
MS Office 2000/XP/2003 users MUST read this BEFORE using MS RegClean!
Netscape 4.xx web browsers users MUST apply this REG FIX AFTER using MS RegClean!
Microsoft RegMaid v1.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003 detects + deletes invalid OLE Registry keys/values from HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT (free, unsupported):
- RegMaid built in Visual C++ 6.0 [256 KB].
- RegMaid built in Visual C++ .NET [196 KB].
Microsoft ShrDll v1.0.8035.0 32-bit [discontinued :(] for Windows 9x/ME displays the SharedDLLs Registry key size (Win9x/ME maximum Registry key size = 64 KB) and allows invalid entries deletion:
Direct download [37 KB, free, unsupported].
Microsoft Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Installer CleanUp Utility (MSICU) 32-bit, also included with MS Office 2000/XP/2003:
Direct download [350 KB, free].
Microsoft Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME File + Registry Eraser (FRE) Tool 32-bit for MS Office 97/2000 (free):
- FRE for MS Office 2000:
  Direct download [192 KB].
- FRE for MS Office 97:
  Direct download [1.49 MB].
Do NOT use FRE 97 or FRE 2000 with Windows XP/2003 or MS Office XP/2003!
TweakNow RegCleaner v2.0.9 32-bit for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/2003 scans the Registry for and deletes obsolete entries, creates backups:
Direct download [868 KB, crippled freeware].
Eusing Free Registry Cleaner v1.25 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 deletes invalid + obsolete Registry references, creates backups:
Direct download [836 KB, freeware].
jv16 RegCleaner v4.3.0.780 32-bit [discontinued :(] for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 deletes invalid references from the Registry: file types, Add/Remove Programs software entries and unused (shared) DLL files + automatic backup:
Direct download [541 KB, freeware].
Registry Wizard v1.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4 backs up + restores Registry files, supports multiple backups if different path selected:
Direct download [13 KB, freeware].
Does NOT work with Windows 2000/ME/XP/2003 or newer!
Registry Key Backup v1.2.3 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP selects desired number of Registry keys and saves them as *.REG files for easy restoration:
Direct download [243 KB, freeware].
CT RegKey Backup v1.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP selects desired number of Registry keys and saves them as *.REG files for easy restoration:
Direct download [1.65 MB, freeware].
RegCool v3.106 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Explorer style flexible Registry editor: browse, cut, copy, paste, move, delete, rename, edit, import, export, backup, restore Keys/Values, supports all 11 Value Types, Address bar, custom Search/Replace, REG file import/export, remote Registry, compare different Registries, highly customizable:
Direct download [979 KB, freeware].
Registry Commander v1.04 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 flexible Registry editor: browse, cut, copy, paste, move, delete, rename, edit, convert Keys/Values, supports all 11 Value Types, Value Data size, History list, Bookmarks, custom Search/Replace, REG file import/export, highly customizable:
Direct download [562 KB, freeware].
Registrar Registry Manager Lite v4.04 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Explorer style flexible Registry editor: browse, cut, copy, paste, move, delete, rename Keys/Values same as files/folders, Address bar, Key Description, History, Bookmark editor, Search/Replace, Detailed Key property pages, text/multi-line/binary Value Editor, REG file Import/Export, highly customizable:
Direct download [2.2 MB, nag crippled free trial].
Registry Explorer Standard v1.4.4 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Explorer style flexible Registry editor: browse, cut, copy, paste, move, delete, rename Keys/Values same as files/folders, Address bar, Key Description, History, Bookmark editor, Search/Replace, Detailed Key property pages, text/multi-line/binary Value Editor, REG file Import/Export, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.38 MB, freeware for personal use].
Registry Explorer v1.6.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Explorer style flexible Registry editor: browse, cut, copy, paste, move, delete, rename Keys/Values same as files/folders, History, Bookmarks, Search/Replace, REG file Import/Export, highly customizable:
Direct download [642 KB, freeware].
RegAlyzer v1.5.5 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista flexible Registry editor: browse, cut, copy, paste, move, delete, rename, edit, Bookmarks, custom Search/Replace, REG file import/export, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.09 MB, freeware].
RegMon v7.04 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 monitors and displays in real time all Registry changes:
Direct download [265 KB, freeware].
RegShot v1.7.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 takes Registry snapshots before and after installing programs/drivers/updates/etc and compares them for changes:
Direct download [56 KB, freeware].
UndoReg [freeware] can be used in combination with RegShot.
RegSeeker v1.35 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Registry tool: (sub)key/value search, uninstall apps, clear histories, clean wrong entries, look for startup items, highly customizable:
Direct download [314 KB, freeware].
RegistryProt v2.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME monitors, displays and protects in real time important Registry keys changes, preventing known viruses/worms/trojans from executing [95 KB, freeware].
Registry Engineer v1.00.0003 32-bit for Windows 9x/ME searches, edits and saves Registry keys/values:
Direct download [36 KB, freeware, right-click to save!].
BeClean v1.4 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP includes: Registry Cleaner, Internet Cleaner, History Cleaner, Temporary Files Cleaner, Disk Cleaner, Desktop Cleaner, Empty Recycle Bin, Custom Cleaner + Start Menu Cleaner, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.78 MB, freeware].
FixReg v2.05 32-bit fixes Windows 9x exported Registry recreation BUGs [57 KB, freeware].
jv16 Power Tools v1.3.0.195 32-bit [discontinued :(] for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 include: improved RegCleaner which deletes invalid file types, Add/Remove Programs software entries and unused (shared) DLL files references from the Registry, Files, LAN, Temp + Backup:
Direct download [2.09 MB, freeware].
RegCln v2.0.1.6 32-bit for Windows 9x/ME detects Registry errors and invalid keys you can manually delete:
Direct download [670 KB, freeware].
RegFixer v2.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/ME detects invalid PROGID, CLSID, Typelib, Interface + AppID Registry keys you can manually delete:
Direct download [2 MB, freeware].
Requires Microsoft Visual Basic 6 (VB6) Runtime Libraries [1.01 MB, free]!
OleClean v1.4 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME deletes + backs up invalid OLE Registry entries:
Direct download [254 KB, freeware].
UnInstall Cleaner v1.1.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/ME uninstalls software, identifies/removes orphaned Registry entries, adds/modifies/deletes Add/Remove Programs entries:
Direct download [269 KB, freeware].
EasyCleaner v2.0.6.369 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT 3.51/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 searches + deletes invalid Registry entries, duplicate + temporary files, highly customizable:
Direct download [2.48 MB, freeware].
CleanUp! v3.12 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 searches + deletes invalid Registry entries, duplicate, orphan, temporary, MS IE + Netscape browsers cache/cookies/history files, highly customizable:
Direct download [270 KB, donationware].
Clean System Directory v1.7 16-bit for Windows 3.1x/9x/ME scans for all DLL references in %windir%\SYSTEM and moves away orphan DLLs:
Direct download [70 KB, freeware].
Crap Cleaner v2.06 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista searches + deletes invalid Registry entries, temporary, logs, Recycle Bin, 3rd party apps, MS IE, Mozilla, Netscape + Opera browsers cache/cookies/history files, highly customizable (freeware):
- Crap Cleaner Standard + Yahoo Toolbar [2.62 MB].
- Crap Cleaner Portable [622 KB].
- Crap Cleaner Slim [675 KB].
HDCleaner v2.361 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 is the most comprehensive local/remote/network hard drive cleaning tool, includes: System Cleaner + Optimizer, System Files Backup + Restore, Registry Cleaner + Optimizer, cleans: Internet Cache, History, Cookies, typed URLs, Temporary files, invalid + spyware Registry keys/values, Recent documents etc, backs up System + Registry files, deletes files securely using U.S. Department of Defense + NSA clearing and sanitizing standards, highly customizable:
Direct download [924 KB, freeware].
DCleaner v1.07 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 deletes MS IE Temporary Internet Files (TIF), Cookies, History, INDEX.DAT, Cache + Last Download Location (LDL), Firefox + Opera Cache, Cookies + History, Recent files, Recycle Bin, Temporary Files, Log Files, Run History, Search History, Prefetch files, Memory Dumps + Tray Cache and 3rd party applications temporary files, highly customizable:
Direct download [340 KB, freeware].
Drive Cleanup Wizard v0.1.0.8 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 deletes Internet Cache, Temporary files, Recycle Bin etc, highly customizable:
Direct download [547 KB, free GPL].
Advanced Disk Cleaner v4.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 deletes Internet Cache, Temporary files, Recycle Bin etc, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.11 MB, freeware].
Windows System Optimizer Free Edition v2.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 deletes Internet Cache, Temporary files, Cookies, History, Recycle Bin etc:
Direct download [1.87 MB, crippled freeware].
CleanReg3 v3.7 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 searches + deletes invalid Registry entries:
Direct download [790 KB, nag + crippled shareware].
WinRet v4.9a Beta 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 tweaks hidden settings + backs up/restores: Windows, Registry, Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, Settings, Preferences, Shortcuts, Favorites + Drivers, highly customizable:
Direct download [228 KB, freeware, English].
Remove on Reboot Shell Extension v1.00 32-bit for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/2003 Windows Explorer right-click context menu deletes selected file upon next reboot:
Direct download [365 KB, freeware].
Registry Pruner v2.5 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP removes orphaned shared DLLs and Add/Remove Programs entries from the Registry:
Direct download [801 KB, freeware].
Registry Ripper v1.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP finds, exports as REG files and then deletes/backs up selected Registry entries:
Direct download [856 KB, freeware].
RegCompact v1.0 32-bit for Windows 95/98 recreates + shrinks Registry files for faster performance:
Direct download [61 KB, freeware].
RegCompact.NET v2.0 32-bit for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003 defragments Registry hives for faster performance [99 KB, free GPL].
Requires Microsoft .Net Framework Redistributable (NFR) [22.4 MB, free]!
Registry Extensions (RegEditX) v2.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP RegEdit add-on: history combo box of visited Registry keys for quick access:
Direct download [331 KB, freeware].
BugSight v0.83 16 + 32 bit for Windows 9x/ME + MS-DOS 7/8 detects, lists, logs and fixes running programs/TSRs errors, faults, crashes etc:
Direct download [143 KB, freeware].
First MUST add a BUGSIGHT.EXE line to AUTOEXEC.BAT, reboot, and then run BUGSIGHT.EXE again from Windows GUI.
Dependency Walker v2.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista scans all system files, detects and lists in hierarchical tree diagram 386, DLL, DRV, EXE, OCX, SYS, VXD etc module dependencies, errors, mismatches, failures:
Direct download [597 KB, freeware].
FileAlyzer v1.5.5 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista scans 32-bit PE files, detects and lists module dependencies, version/build, PE header, import/export table, hex dump, image/text/html/ZIP/database/media preview:
Direct download [2.4 MB, freeware].
DLL Archive v1.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP scans all your system files, detects and lists DLL module dependencies, archives/restores unneeded DLLs:
Direct download [151 KB, freeware].
Smart UNinstaller (SUN) v1.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 analyzes all links/info on installed apps and completely uninstalls the ones of your choice:
Direct download [371 KB, freeware].
System Icon Cleaner v2.01 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP removes redundant icons from System Image List (SIL) to save memory:
Direct download [30 KB, freeware].
Keyfinder v1.5 Beta 3 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 displays and copies to memory clipboard installed Product Key (ID) numbers:
Direct download [254 KB, freeware].
Keyfinder Thing v3.1.6 32-bit for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/2003 decrypts, displays + exports installed Product Key (ID) numbers:
Direct download [196 KB, freeware].
Requires Microsoft .Net Framework Redistributable (NFR) 2.0 [22.4 MB, free]!
litePC Windows 9x/2000/ME/XP + MS Internet Explorer 3/4/5/6 Uninstallers:
- 98Lite v4.7 Professional for Windows 9x/ME (retail, $25).
- 98Lite v4.5 Preview for Windows 9x/ME (donationware).
  Make Windows 98/ME run faster: "disintegrate" MS Internet Explorer 4/5/6 from Windows GUI, "implant" Windows 95B OSR2 Shell + Explorer into Windows 98/ME core, while keeping all Windows 98/ME improvements.
- XPlite + 2000lite Professional v1.6 for Windows 2000/XP (no nag trial shareware).
- IEradicator removes completely MS Internet Explorer 3/4/5/6 from ANY Windows 95/98/2000/ME release (freeware).
Select your "poison".
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FREE 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista BOOT TWEAKERS
Microsoft Windows 98 Resource Kit (RK) WinBoot (WINBOOT.EXE) v1.5 32-bit multi-boot tool allows installing/switching among multiple (different language) versions of Windows 9x/ME on the same PC [free, unsupported].
Download both these files into the same folder:
- WINBOOT.EXE [177 KB].
- WINBOOT.HLP [57 KB, right-click to save!].
READ WINBOOT.HLP guidelines BEFORE using WINBOOT.EXE!
Microsoft Windows 98 Resource Kit (RK) Boot Editor (BOOTEDIT.EXE) v1.01 32-bit tool for Windows 9x/ME tweaks/backs up most MSDOS.SYS boot settings [free, unsupported].
Download both these files into the same folder:
- BOOTEDIT.EXE [50 KB].
- BOOTEDIT.HLP [14 KB, right-click to save!].
See "COMPLETE MSDOS.SYS REFERENCE", also in MYTIPS95.TXT (part of W95-11D.EXE), for more details.
Boot Switcher v2.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 switches among installed Windows OSes on the fly, works with multiple OSes, 3 different boot timeout intervals, provides logoff/restart/shutdown options, Linux compatible, single click Tray menu, highly customizable:
Direct download [666 KB, freeware].
My Boot Manager (MBM) v3.0 32-bit multi-boot tool allows installing/switching among multiple (different language) versions of Windows 9x/ME on the same PC [924 KB, freeware].
MATTsoft Boot Manager v1.19g 32-bit multi-boot tool allows installing/switching among multiple OSes: Win9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003, DOS, OS/2, Linux/Unix, Solaris on the same PC:
Direct download [830 KB, freeware for personal use].
MSDOS.SYS Editor (MSDSYS) v1.5.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/ME tweaks ALL MSDOS.SYS boot settings, including the UNDOCUMENTED ones:
Direct download [1.6 MB, freeware].
BOOT 95 v3.02 32-bit for Windows 9x/ME tweaks ALL MSDOS.SYS boot settings, including the UNDOCUMENTED ones [1.59 MB, freeware].
Boot Configurator v1.4 32-bit for Windows 9x/ME tweaks most MSDOS.SYS boot settings:
Direct download [464 KB, freeware].
MSDOSED v1.10 32-bit for Windows 9x/ME tweaks/backs up most MSDOS.SYS boot settings [128 KB, freeware].
APK BootTweakUI 98++ v8.0.0.153 32-bit for Windows 9x/ME tweaks MSDOS.SYS, CONFIG.SYS + SYSTEM.INI boot and system settings:
Direct download [460 KB, freeware].
VistaBootPro v3.1 Beta 32-bit for Windows XP/2003/Vista tweaks + repairs all Windows Vista boot settings, including Boot Configuration Data (BCD) Registry keys/values + boot loader, includes %windir%\SYSTEM32\BCDEDIT.EXE front end GUI:
Direct download [1.97 MB, freeware].
Requires Microsoft .Net Framework Redistributable (NFR) 2.0 [22.4 MB, free]!
BOOT.INI Configuration Utility v1.5.0 32-bit for Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 tweaks ALL BOOT.INI boot settings, including the UNDOCUMENTED ones:
Direct download [1.77 MB, freeware].
EditBINI v1.01.1 16-bit for DOS edits Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 BOOT.INI on NTFS drives/partitions from MS-DOS 5/6/7/8 + Windows 9x/ME:
Direct download [74 KB, freeware].
Does NOT work with Windows NT/2000/XP/2003!
BTSECT v2.5 16-bit for Windows 9x/ME C:\BOOTSECT.DOS creator for proper dual-boot with Windows NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista OSes:
Direct download [7 KB, freeware].
Restart v1.52 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Taskbar tray tool reboots to any other Windows 32-bit installed OS (NOT compatible with ANY 3rd party boot managers!) or shuts down current OS, highly customizable:
Direct download [368 KB, freeware].
Bochs v2.02 highly portable IA-32 (x86) emulator mimics most Intel X86 CPUs: 386, 486 + Pentium and runs most popular OSes from inside other platforms: Linux/Unix, Windows 9x/NT4/ME/2000, MS-DOS, includes: CPU emulation, common I/O devices + custom BIOS, can be recompiled for various needs, highly customizable:
Direct download [2.8 MB, free GPL].
Boot Log Analyzer (BLA) v1.23 32-bit for Windows 9x/ME checks/reports on slow loading/failed drivers (.SYS, .VXD, .DRV, .DLL, .386 etc) at bootup by analyzing C:\BOOTLOG.TXT:
Direct download [235 KB, freeware].
See "SPEEDUP YOUR GUI STARTUP!", also in MYTIPS95.TXT (part of W95-11D.EXE), for more info.
BootLog Examiner (BLE) v1.3 32-bit for Windows 9x/ME checks/reports on slow loading/failed drivers (.SYS, .VXD, .DRV, .DLL, .386 etc) at bootup by examining C:\BOOTLOG.TXT:
Direct download [314 KB, freeware].
See "SPEEDUP YOUR GUI STARTUP!", also in MYTIPS95.TXT (part of W95-11D.EXE), for more info.
Microsoft Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 System Configuration Utility (MSCONFIG.EXE) 32-bit tool.
Unofficial Windows ME System Editor (SysEdit) v1.5 32-bit for Windows 9x/ME edits AUTOEXEC.BAT, CONFIG.SYS, HOSTS, PROTOCOLS, SYSTEM.INI + WIN.INI [31 KB, freeware].
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FREE 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista TEXT EDITORS
Free(ware) Text Editors + Notepad Fixes on the Internet:
- List of Text Editors
- Windows 95/98/ME NOTEPAD.EXE Fixes
- Hacking Windows 95/NT4/98/ME NOTEPAD.EXE:
  - Remove Nag Screen + Open Other Editor for Large Files
  - Change Display Font
Programmer's File Editor v1.01 32-bit (PFE32) for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista Notepad replacement: opens ANY number of ASCII/text/HTML/INI/source files of ANY size limited ONLY by your computer's memory, OLE2/DDE/MDI compliant, highly customizable:
Direct download [608 KB, freeware].
More info.
HINT: BACKUP your original NOTEPAD.EXE, rename PFE32.EXE to NOTEPAD.EXE, and then move the new NOTEPAD.EXE and PFE.HLP files to your Windows folder, to have ALL your text files open with the NEW Notepad.
ConTEXT Programmers Editor v0.98.5 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Notepad replacement: opens ASCII/text/HTML/INI/source files of ANY size limited ONLY by your computer's memory, unlimited programming languages/file types, programming types syntax highlight, multilanguage support, Unicode/Unix/Mac text support, HTML/RTF export, custom plugins, CMSDI compliant, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.6 MB, freeware].
Programmers Notepad v2.0.7.680 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Notepad replacement: opens ASCII/text/HTML/INI/source files of ANY size limited ONLY by your computer's memory, unlimited programming languages/file types, HTML preview (MS IE 4+ required), supports Unix text, HEX editor, HTML/RTF export, clickable hyperlinks, custom plugins, CMSDI compliant, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.69 MB, free GPL].
WinVi32 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista/2008 Notepad replacement: opens ASCII/text/HTML/INI/source files of ANY size limited ONLY by your computer's memory, ASCII/DOS/Hex modes, highly customizable (free GPL):
- WinVi32 2.98 RC2 for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008 [188 KB].
- WinVi32 2.97 for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista/2008 [190 KB].
Syn Text Editor v2.1.0.46 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Notepad replacement: opens multiple large ASCII/text/HTML/INI/source files up to 2 GB, multilanguage syntax highlight, autocomplete, autocorrect, regular + incremental search + replace, unlimited undo/redo, macro recorder, capture output of command line programs, multilanguage scripting, real time spell checker, export to HTML/RTF/LaTeX, KOI8-R/ISO8859/DOS/Mac codepage conversion, file explorer, document templates, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.91 MB, free GPL].
Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2/98/98 SP1/NT4 WITHOUT MS IE 5/6 installed require Microsoft Common Control DLL 5.80 Patch [499 KB, free]!
CREdit v1.014 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Notepad replacement: opens very large ASCII/text files, MDI compliant, supports Unix/Mac text, highly customizable:
Direct download [375 KB, freeware].
Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2/98/98 SP1/NT4 WITHOUT MS IE 5/6 installed require Microsoft Common Control DLL 5.80 Patch [499 KB, free]!
Jarte v3.2 32-bit for Windows 98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista MS Word processor + DOCument editor/viewer replacement: opens multiple large files, screen/image capture, multi-clipboard, spell checker, online dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia, OLE2/DDE/MDI compliant, highly customizable:
Direct download [2.58 MB, freeware].
Notepad2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista Notepad replacement: opens very large ASCII/text/source files, customizable syntax highlighting, zoom, Unicode/UTF-8/Unix/Mac support, OLE2/DDE/MDI compliant, highly customizable (free GPL):
- Notepad2 2.1.19 Unicode for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista [246 KB].
- Notepad2 1.0.12 ANSI for Windows 9x/NT4/ME [242 KB].
PSPad v4.5.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Notepad replacement: opens multiple ASCII/text/HTML/source files of ANY size limited ONLY by your computer's memory, HEX editor, FTP client, internal web browser, spell checker, templates, highlighted color coded syntax, auto correction, external compiler etc, OLE2/DDE/MDI compliant, highly customizable (freeware):
- PSPad Unicode 4.5.2 for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003 [3.29 MB].
- PSPad ANSI 4.2.5 for Windows 9x/ME [2 MB].
TextShield Fusion Build 589 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Notepad replacement: opens multiple large files, word processor, image import, MAPI email capable, clickable hyperlinks, HTML support, ZIP compression, multiple styles, customizable text/background colors, text effects, CD controls, OLE2/DDE/MDI compliant, highly customizable [1.75 MB, freeware].
NotepadEx v1.7.7.4 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Notepad replacement: opens very large ASCII/text/HTML files, supports DOS/Unix/Mac text, multiple languages, restores cursor position, changes text case, previews HTML/XML files in web browser, highly customizable:
Direct download [564 KB, freeware].
Note And 1/2 v1.3.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Notepad replacement: opens ASCII/text/HTML + RTF files of ANY size limited ONLY by your computer's memory, supports text formatting, highly customizable:
Direct download [87 KB, donationware].
W'right Pad v1.81 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Notepad replacement: opens very large ASCII/text/HTML files, OEM/ANSI support, highly customizable:
Direct download [717 KB, freeware].
Notepad++ v4.8.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista Notepad replacement: opens multiple ASCII/text/HTML files of ANY size limited ONLY by your computer's memory, syntax highlighting + syntax folding, MDI, multi-view, multiple languages, bookmarks, highly customizable:
Direct download [2 MB, free GPL].
NotePad+ v1.11 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Notepad replacement: opens multiple large text files up to 20 MB, MAPI e-mail capable, highly customizable [207 KB, freeware].
NoteTab Lite v4.95 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Notepad replacement: opens multiple large text files up to 2 GB, supports variable pitch fonts, works with non-Roman alphabets, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.75 MB, freeware].
EditPad Lite v6.2.2 32-bit for Windows 98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista Notepad replacement: opens multiple large text files of ANY size on separate tabs, supports Unix/Mac text, highly customizable:
Direct download [3.1 MB, postcardware].
Editor2 v2.5.0.5 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Notepad replacement: opens multiple large text files of ANY size, highly customizable (freeware):
- Editor2 ANSI for Windows 9x/ME [58 KB].
- Editor2 Unicode for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003 [58 KB].
MetaPad v3.51 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Notepad replacement: opens text files of ANY size, supports external viewer, Unix text, clickable hyperlinks, optional quick exit, snazzy status bar, funky toolbar, highly customizable:
Direct download [46 KB, freeware].
Win32Pad v1.5.9.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Notepad replacement: opens text files of ANY size, Unix text, IntelliMouse support, toolbar, status bar, highly customizable:
Direct download [68 KB, freeware].
Windows 9x/NT4 require Microsoft RTF Control Libraries [free]!
EDXOR v1.65 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Notepad replacement: opens multiple large text files, cryptographic options, logic text conversions, 90+ menu items, unique functions, highly customizable:
Direct download [35 KB, freeware].
Prolix v3.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Notepad replacement: opens multiple large ASCII/text/HTML files up to 16 MB, supports DOS/Unix/Mac text, OLE2/DDE/MDI capable, highly customizable:
Direct download [507 KB, freeware].
SuperEdi v4.1 32 + 64 bit for Windows 98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista Notepad replacement: multiple file editor, file/folder browser integrated with Windows Explorer, clickable hyperlinks, HTML creator/editor/previewer, highly customizable (freeware):
- SuperEdi Unicode 64-bit for Windows XP/2003/Vista [1.18 MB].
- SuperEdi Unicode 32-bit for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista [1 MB].
- SuperEdi ANSI 32-bit for Windows 98/ME [1 MB].
NotePare v1.0 beta 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Notepad replacement: opens multiple large text files up to 2 GB, highly customizable:
Direct download [270 KB, freeware].
AbiWord v2.5.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 MS Word processor + DOCument editor/viewer replacement supports most popular text + document formats: Multi-Platform, Interoperability, Advanced Document Layout, Internationalization, Mail Merge, Extensible Plugin Architecture etc, highly customizable:
Direct download [5.95 MB, free GPL].
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FREE 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista HEX EDITORS
Hex Tools on the Internet:
- Delphi Tools (freeware)
- Programmers' Heaven (some freeware)
- Programmers' Tools (some freeware)
- Free(ware) Resource Editors
- Free(ware) Programming Tools
- Free(ware) Hex Editors
- Modifying System Files Tools
XVI32 v2.51 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 is the best FREEware hex editor: CRC16/CRC32 file/block selection, data inspector, script interpreter, supports very large files up to 2 GB, text/ASCII/ANSI + hexadecimal representation, no limit insert/overwrite, byte offset switch, fast text/hex search algorithm, text/hex strings count, replace all mode, auto fill, character conversion, 2 byte orders decoding/encoding, bit manipulation, read only mode, block write/copy/move/delete, absolute/relative address go to, width/up/down jump, Borland Pascal 7.0 EXE patch for CPUs > 200 MHz, highly customizable:
Direct download [493 KB, freeware].
FrHed v1.1 Beta 1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 hex editor: supports LFNs + cryptography, edits ANY file of ANY size limited ONLY by your computer's memory, byte, word, longword, float and double binary syntax, bit manipulation, Intel/Motorola binary formats, highly customizable:
Direct download [628 KB, free GPL].
Hackman Hex Editor v9.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 hex editor, disassembler + debugger: edits ANY file, disk + RAM, cryptography, macros + templates support, plugins, SDK, algorithm decoding, highly customizable:
Direct download [9.04 MB, freeware].
Requires Microsoft Visual Basic 6 (VB6) Runtime Libraries [1.01 MB, free]!
Resource Hacker v3.4.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Windows 32-bit (Win32) executable resource editor: views/plays, edits, renames, adds, deletes, extracts, saves, compiles + decompiles resources: graphics (cursors, BMP, GIF, JPG, icons), movies (AVI), audio (MIDI, WAV), text/ASCII, hex, menus, dialogs, string tables, accelerators, Delphi forms, version info, built-in script compiler/decompiler, highly customizable:
Direct download [542 KB, freeware].
eXeScope v6.41 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Windows 32-bit (Win32) + 16-bit (Win16) executable resource editor: views/plays, edits, renames, adds, deletes, extracts, saves, compiles + decompiles resources: graphics (cursors, BMP, GIF, JPG, icons, fonts), movies (AVI), audio (MIDI, WAV), text/ASCII, hex, menus, dialogs, string tables, accelerators, Delphi forms, 3D controls, version info, highly customizable:
Direct download [590 KB, crippled shareware $20, English].
XN Resource Editor v3.0.0.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 Windows 32-bit (Win32) executable resource editor: views, edits, renames, adds, deletes, extracts, saves, compiles + decompiles resources: graphics (cursors, BMP, GIF, JPG, icons), audio (MIDI, WAV), text/ASCII, hex, menus, dialogs, string tables, accelerators, version info, Delphi forms, Windows XP Themes, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.11 MB, free, open source].
ResEdit v2.20 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 Windows 32-bit (Win32) executable resource editor: alter alpha mask bitmaps, autoconvert 32-bit BMPs to PNGs, add/delete cursors + icons, colorize images, edit/insert string tables, update version info, includes text + hex editor, highly customizable:
Direct download [723 KB, freeware].
cEditMX v6.0.7 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 source code (IDE) + text editor: code folding, function + tag listing, snippets, script support, extensive language support, built-in FTP client, projects, docking support, plugins, HTML tag insertion, advanced syntax highlighting, macros etc, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.37 MB, free GPL].
Crimson Editor v3.70 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 source code (IDE) + text editor: edit multiple documents, syntax highlighting, project management, column mode editing, spell checker, user tools + macros, built-in FTP client, Unicode/UTF-8/Unix support etc, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.19 MB, freeware].
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FREE 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista GRAPHICS EDITORS
IrfanView v4.10 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista is the best + fastest FREEware Graphics Viewer, Editor + Conversion Tool: supports ALL popular graphic, icon, cursor, audio and video file formats, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.1 MB, freeware, English].
IrfanView Plug-ins (free).
FastStone Image Viewer v3.1 32-bit comprehensive Graphics Viewer, Editor + Conversion Tool for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista supports most popular formats: JPEG, GIF, BMP, PNG, PCX, TIF, WMF, ICO, TAG, EMF, PXM, TGA, PXM etc, highly customizable:
Direct download [3.49 MB, freeware for personal use].
PhotoFiltre v6.2.7 32-bit comprehensive Graphics Viewer, Editor + Conversion Tool for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 supports most popular formats, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.6 MB, freeware for personal use].
PhotoFiltre Plug-ins (free).
Photobie v3.0 32-bit comprehensive Graphics Viewer, Editor + Conversion Tool for Windows 2000/XP/2003 supports most popular image, photo + icon formats, Photoshop filters, GIF animation, flash, photo framing, slide show, highly customizable:
Direct download [2.14 MB, freeware].
Requires Microsoft .Net Framework Redistributable (NFR) 1.0 [22.4 MB, free]!
XNview v1.92.1, Nconvert v4.85 + Plugins 32-bit Graphics Viewer, Editor + Conversion Tool for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista supports most popular formats: GIF, CUT, PIC, DIB, JPG, PCD, PSP, PNG, RAS, TGA, TIF, BMP, RLE, CUR, ICO, WPG, PCX etc, highly customizable:
Direct download [9.98 MB, Full, freeware for personal use].
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) v2.4.3 32-bit Graphics Viewer, Editor + Conversion Tool for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista supports ALL popular graphic + icon file formats, highly customizable:
Direct download [16.1 MB, free GPL].
GIMP Installer Executable (free GPL).
PSPI for GIMP adds Photoshop plug-in support (free GPL).
XPicture v2.1 32-bit Graphics Viewer + Browser Tool for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/2003: supports ALL popular graphic file formats, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.07 MB, freeware].
FuturixImager v5.71 32-bit Graphics Viewer, Editor + Conversion Tool for Windows 2000/XP/2003: supports popular formats: GIF, JPG, PNG, TIF etc, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.56 MB, freeware].
11view v3.0a 32-bit Graphics Viewer + Conversion Tool for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 + MS IE 4/5/6: supports popular formats: ANI, BMP, CUR, GIF, ICO, IFF, JPG, PBM, PCX, PNG, PSD, RAS, RLE, RGB, TGA, TIF, WMF etc, highly customizable:
Direct download [994 KB, freeware].
PC Image Editor v3.65 32-bit Graphics Viewer + Conversion Tool for Windows 98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista: supports popular formats: BMP, GIF, JPG, TIFF, PCX, PNG, TGA, J2K, WMF, EMF + RAS, highly customizable:
Direct download [5.25 MB, crippled freeware].
SlowView v1.0 RC2 32-bit [discontinued :(] Graphics Viewer, Editor + Conversion Tool for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003: fast image load, built-in ThumbNailer and SlideShow, supports DirectDraw Texture Surfaces (DDS), Fast DirectoryView, supports popular formats: BMP, RLE, DDS, EMF, GIF, ICO, IFF, JPG, IMG, PCX, PIC, PNG, PSD, RAS, SGI, RGB, TGA, TIF etc, highly customizable:
Direct download [741 KB, freeware].
Paint.NET v3.31 32-bit for Windows XP SP2/2003 SP1/Vista/2008 improved Microsoft Paint Graphics Viewer, Editor + Conversion Tool, supports plugins, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.5 MB, free MIT].
Requires Microsoft .Net Framework Redistributable (NFR) 2.0 [22.4 MB, free]!
Paint.NET Documentation.
Paint.NET Plugins (free).
Project Dogwaffle v1.2 32-bit Graphics Viewer, Editor + Conversion Tool for Windows 98 SE/2000/ME/XP/2003 supports BMP + TGA formats, highly customizable:
Direct download [4.34 MB, crippled freeware].
DOGHELP.HLP [1 MB, right-click to save!].
ArtRage Free Edition v2.0 32-bit Graphics Viewer, Editor + Conversion Tool for Windows 2000/XP/2003, highly customizable:
Direct download [2.74 MB, crippled freeware].
Microsoft Photo Story 3 (PS3) 32-bit digital photography + imaging viewer, editor, conversion + sharing tool for Windows XP/XP MCE:
PS3 [5.02 MB, right-click to save!].
Requires DirectX 9.0 or newer + WMP10 already installed!
PS3 + Digital Photography Guide.
Microsoft Digital Imaging.
PS3 Review.
Paint Shop Pro v9.01 32-bit Graphics Viewer, Editor + Conversion Tool for Windows 98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003:
Direct download [32.8 MB, shareware, 21 days free evaluation].
LView Pro 2004 32-bit Graphics Viewer, Editor + Conversion Tool for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003:
Direct download [6.85 MB, shareware, 21 days free evaluation].
Desktop Architect v2.11 32-bit [discontinued :(] for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME desktop theme tools enables/disables: Active Desktop (View As Web Page), boot/wait/shutdown logos, changes active screen saver + background wallpaper, tweaks UI color settings, background sounds, Desktop icons, cursors, previews boot logos, transparent Desktop icon text colors, theme randomizer, thumbnails preview, upplements/replaces MS Plus! 95/98, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.97 MB, freeware].
PixelToolbox v1.1 32-bit 16x16/32x32/48x48/custom size pixels 2/16/256/true colors icons, mouse cursors + wallpaper tiles creator/editor/extractor/viewer for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 includes painting tools + filters, highly customizable:
Direct download [3.57 MB, freeware].
SnIco Edit v1.3a 32-bit 16x16/32x32/48x48/custom size pixels 2/16/256/true colors icons and mouse cursors creator/editor/extractor/viewer for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 supports also GIF, BMP, DLL + EXE formats resources, executables and libraries, Windows XP alpha transparency and multiple languages, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.21 MB, freeware].
Icon Suite v2.1.8 32-bit 16x16/32x32/48x48/custom size pixels 2/16/256/true colors icons, mouse cursors + wallpaper tiles creator/editor/viewer for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.74 MB, freeware].
iICO v1.31 32-bit 16x16/32x32/48x48/custom size pixels 2/16/256/true colors icons creator/editor/viewer for Windows 98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003, Windows XP alpha transparency, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.33 MB, freeware].
IconLab v1.0 32-bit 16x16/32x32/48x48/custom size pixels 2/16/256/true colors icons + mouse cursors creator/editor/extractor/viewer for Windows 98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.15 MB, freeware].
Windows 98/NT4/2000/ME require GDI+ [1 MB, free]!
AWicons Lite v9.4.0 32-bit 16x16/32x32/48x48/custom size pixels 2/16/256/true colors icons + mouse cursors creator/editor/extractor/viewer for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003, highly customizable:
Direct download [3.54 MB, freeware].
IcoFX v1.6 32-bit 16x16/32x32/48x48/128x128/256x256 custom size pixels 2/16/256/true colors icons creator/editor/extractor/viewer for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista, supports Windows XP/Vista alpha transparency + PNG compression, highly customizable:
Direct download [1.46 MB, freeware].
IconShop v1.20 Alpha Build 905 32-bit ICL icon library creator/editor/extractor/viewer for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 supports also BMP, GIF, TIF, XPM + MacOS formats resources, executables and libraries, highly customizable:
Direct download [151 KB, freeware].
Free Icon Studio v1.2 32-bit 16x16/32x32/48x48/custom size pixels 2/16/256/true colors icons creator/editor/extractor/viewer for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 supports also GIF, BMP, DLL + EXE formats resources, executables and libraries, Windows XP alpha transparency, highly customizable: