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    IMPORTANT :
    • Take EXTREME CAUTION when modifying/adjusting/customizing your Registry/System/Startup files/configuration/settings!
      Faulty changes may result in crashes/lockups/permanent data loss, or might lead to having you REINSTALL your Operating System(s)!
      YOU are the ONLY one responsible for ANY changes YOU make!

      ALWAYS HAVE YOUR MOST RECENT SYSTEM BACKUP READY !
    • ALWAYS BACKUP FIRST !
    • BACKUP YOUR REGISTRY BEFORE MAKING ANY CHANGES see "BACKUP/EXPORT + RESTORE/IMPORT REGISTRY/REGISTRY KEY(S)", also here (plain TXT) !
    • Some of these apps/programs/tools/scripts require adequate/advanced knowledge about critical computing, operating systems, shared environments, networks, cybersecurity, and other related disciplines:
    • FYI:
      • Windows NTx (based on Windows NT) = Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012/10/2016/2019/11/2022/newer.
      • Windows 9x (based on Windows 95) = Windows 95/95 OSR1/95 OSR2.x/98/98 SP1/98 SE(U)/ME.
    • Some of these files are archived in ZIP, RAR, 7Z or CAB format you need a file decompression (unZIPping/unARChiving/unRARing) tool to extract their contents I recommend [free(ware)]:
    • STAY SAFE Scan for viruses •all• files downloaded from the Internet, and •beware• of false positives, also here (plain TXT) !
    • Target Operating System(s)/software/hardware REQUIRED for installing upgrades/patches/fixes/drivers!
    • Installing Windows OS components/upgrades/patches/fixes/drivers/tools may require you to be logged on with Administrative/Power User/Sysadmin privileges.
    • Windows Vista/newer users right-click each file select "Run as Administrator" (temporary fix) or disable User Account Control (UAC) (permanent fix) in:User Account Control (UAC) tweaking tools [free(ware)]:FYI: MDGx tweaked + customized File Manager (FM) installer (FMNT32.EXE) (free) also installs "Disable User Account Control (UAC)" + "Enable User Account Control (UAC)" items to Desktop right-click shell context menu.
    • NEWest at the top OLDest at the bottom.
    • Items labeled as "discontinued!" obsolete, unmaintained +/- abandoned.
    • Most all software featured here is free(ware) Freeware, Free +/- Open Source.
    • I do not recommend any shareware/trialware/retail programs, except the few essentials on my MUST HAVE list, and only if I could not find any free(ware) alternative.
    • Most unofficial Windows OSes (Hot)Fixes, Packs + Updates created using official Microsoft IEAK (INF + SED) installer toolkit (free).
    • Check back often for NEW tools + UPDATEs.
    • Please let me know if you discover any broken links. Thanks.
    • Enjoy. 😎
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Giveaway of The DayGiveaway of The Day: every day posts a link to FREE licensed software + games which otherwise cost money outside the time limited offer.
ZDnetZDnet Downloads: tons of FREEware among the millions of files in every conceivable category.
PC WorldPC World Downloads: lots of FREEware.
Download.comC|Net Download.com: huge server, lots of FREEware.
Shell X CityBob's Shell X City: 1000+ "wicked" Windows OSes + DOS MUST HAVE Tools + Power Toys, most of which are FREEware.
Free CD SoftwareFREE CD Software: order [mostly older releases :(] from a large selection of FREE software on CD, all you pay is shipping + handling. They also feature special offers/bundles.
LockerGnomeLockergnome: FREE Windows OSes weekly e-mail newsletter. But they also post excellent FREEware.
They kindly featured my web pages several times. ;)
FPSFREEWARE PUBLISHING SITE: tons of strictly FREEware Windows 32-bit programs.
TucowsTucows: tons of Internet, HTML + Web creation tools, some FREEware.
Dan's WorldDan's World: lots of FREEbies, News, Tips.
FreebyteFREEbyte: FREE stuff.
Freeware HomeFREEware Home: FREEware ONLY Windows OS programs and tips files.
FREEThe FREE Site: extensive info + links on all kinds of "FREEbies", including Windows 32-bit software.
SimtelNetSimtelNet: huge software repository. Lots of FREEware.
Totally FreeThe Totally FREE Stuff: Software Index Page: ONLY FREE Software + Links.
FREEWARE GUIDEFREEWARE GUIDE: very comprehensive source and ratings/reviews system for a wide variety of FREE stuff on the Internet.
FileForumFileForum: up-to-date FREEware [and shareware: clearly marked] for Windows OSes. Frequent updates, user rating system and search engine.
Freeware NetworkMajorGeeks [formerly known as "Tweak Files"]: MUST HAVE Windows OSes + DOS tools, some of which are FREEware.
Game HippoGame Hippo: 1000+ FREEware Windows + MS-DOS games.
Freebie LandFREEbie Land: all kinds of FREE stuff (including software), in a multitude of categories.
Free ProgramsFREE Programs: the best FREEware.
Freeware WebFREEware Web: huge database of FREEware Windows OSes software.
Top Quality FreewareTop Quality FREEware: source for Windows OSes FREE files and more.
MoochersMoochers: home of FREE Software on the net.
Freeware BoxFREEware Box: huge repository of FREEware software for Windows, frequently updated.
The Free CountryThe Free Country: extensive lists of Windows OSes FREEware software for programmers + web masters.
Arjan.orgArjan.org's Absolute Freeware Links: strictly Windows OSes FREEware software in various categories.
FileHippoFileHippo: many FREEware programs for Windows OSes.
I Want Freeware UtilitieseConsultant I Want FREEware Utilities: many FREEware programs for Windows OSes.
I Want Freeware UtilitieseConsultant I Want Open Source Software: many FREE programs for Windows OSes.
List of ListsList of Lists: thousands of mostly FREEware software for Windows OSes in numerous categories, frequently updated.
DirFileDirFile: home of 5700+ FREEware software for Windows OSes.
A+ FreewareA+ FREEware: loads of Windows 32-bit FREEware software in many categories.
The Portable Freeware CollectionThe Portable FREEware Collection: hundreds of FREEware software links very thoroughly categorized + reviewed.
Dubber's Freeware LinksDubber's FREEware Links: 2000+ links to FREEware web sites.
Kool Lite ToolsKool Lite Tools: up to date rated FREEware in numerous categories.
Only The Best FreewareOnly The Best FREEware: the best FREEware software on the net sorted in numerous categories.
Freeware 4 UFREEware 4 U: loads of direct links to Win32 FREEware programs in many categories.
Free Download SiteFREE Download Site: many FREEware Windows OSes + DOS programs + tools sorted in categories.
Last Freeware VersionLast FREEware Version: discontinued + turned shareware FREEware Win32 programs + tools.
Freeware ArenaFREEware Asylum: various FREEware programs for all Windows OSes.
NoBuck$No Buck$ FREEware Connection: selection of FREEware programs for all Windows OSes.
SofotexSofotex FREEware: dedicated pages with links to FREEware in multiple categories.
Freeware NetworkFREEware Network: loads of FREEware Windows OSes programs, games etc.
Cut's Freeware List-½cut's FREEware List: long list of links to FREEware Windows OSes + DOS software.
Freeware Link EmpireFREEware Link Empire: 1000+ FREEware web sites list.
SoftPileSoftPile: many FREEware Windows OSes programs, games etc.
ULTIMATE FREEWAREULTIMATE FREE SOFTWARE ARCHIVE: loads of FREEware Windows OSes programs, tools etc.
Unlimited FreewareWebGrid Unlimited FREEware: tons of FREEware for Windows OSes in many categories.
OSSwin ProjectThe OSSwin Project Open Source for Windows: huge selection of FREE open source software for all Windows OSes.
Server FilesServer Files: Networking + Server software for Windows NTx OSes, some of which are FREEware.
3D ScreenSaver3D ScreenSaver: tons [most are FREEware] of Windows OSes 3D (DirectX, OpenGL + 3Dfx Glide) animated screen savers.
Freeware FilesFREEware Files: tons of FREEware for Windows OSes in a wide variety of categories.
FileFlashFileFlash: up-to-date FREEware [and shareware: clearly marked] for Windows OSes. Very professional site design, frequent updates, user rating system and search engine.
SnapFilesSnapFiles FREEware: very large collection of Windows OSes Internet software.
PricelessWarePricelessWare: good old + discontinued FREEware for Windows.
WinSiteWinSite: lots of FREEware programs + games for Windows OSes + DOS.
Free Software for DOSFREE Software for DOS: one of the largest archives of FREEware ONLY programs for ALL flavors of DOS.
JumboJumbo: some Windows 32-bit FREEware available.
Fresh MeatFresh Meat: frequently updated, lots of FREE GNU/GPL software.
Ultimate SoftThe Ultimate FREEware Site: exhaustive FREEware web site.
FreeWare SiteThe FREEware Site: FREEware & FREE Shareware for Windows OSes.
Xtortxtort: dedicated to being a massive directory of Win32 FREEware.
Free Flash GamesFREE Flash Games: play online FREE Flash + Shockwave games.
GamesGames for Windows OSes + DOS = FREE(ware).
BINariesHosted + Sponsored BINaries for Windows OSes + DOS = 100% FREE(ware).
Power Toys1000+ Power Toys + Tweaking Tools for Windows OSes = 99.99% FREE(ware).

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