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!
Some of these apps/programs/tools/scripts require adequate/advanced knowledge about critical computing, operating systems, shared environments, networks,
cybersecurity, and other related disciplines:
Windows NTx = Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012/10/2016/2019/11/2022/newer.
Windows 9x = 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)]:
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:
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.
MDGx File Manager (FM):MDGx Tweaked + Customized File Manager (FM = WINFILE.EXE) 4.0.1381.318 32-bit from Windows NT 4.0 SP6a + Add-ons (DLLs) and Help & Support Files for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012/10/2016/newer supports
FAT12/FAT16/FAT32/exFAT/NTFS, Long File Names (LFNs), NTFS compressed folders/files, network/remote drives/partitions/volumes, hidden/read-only/system folders/files, dual/multiple pane windows, drag & drop, local/network security permissions etc,
highly customizable: FMNT32.EXE [2.46 MB, Install/Uninstall executable, English, free, unsupported]. All FM Files. WINFILE.EXE (Windows Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012/10/2016/newer) + WINFILXP.EXE (Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003)
have been customized with improved bitmaps, better 256 colors icons and high resolution (1920x1200 pixels) dialogs + menus (Resource Hacker), patched to use up to 4 GB virtual RAM (4GB Patch) on 64-bit (x64) Windows NTx OSes and CRC corrected (PEChecksum). FMNT32.EXE also installs FM Applic NT 1.1d +
FM StepUp NT 3.51 FM Add-ons = see below. FMNT32.EXE unattended installer compiled using Microsoft Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) 6.0 SP3 (Iexpress, Makecab + Wextract) 32-bit
setup toolkit (using INF + SED) (free). See FMNT32.TXT in C:\FileMan for more details. How to install FM in Windows Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012/10/2016. Reviving Windows File Manager
(MSI installer) for Windows Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012/10/2016: FM MSI Installer v1.1 [1 MB, right-click to save!]. MSI installer requires Microsoft .Net
Framework Redistributable (NFR) 1.1/newer (free)! FM Add-ons [discontinued!]:
FM StepUp NT v3.51 32-bit File Manager add-on: ability to run any program from the File menu, change date/time stamp for unlimited number
of highlighted files, view space taken by all files on your drive/partition/folder of your choice, open a DOS prompt window, run Control Panel, shut down/restart Windows etc, entire FM StepUp menu can be easily accessed by
right-clicking on the separator bar (between folders and files columns) or on highlighted (group of) file(s)/folder(s) or drive letter when FM is open, allows adding an unlimited number of standard FM functions, like Copy,
Move, Delete, Associate, Properties, Search, Format, Label etc to its right-click menu, highly customizable: Direct download [153 KB, freeware].
FM Applic NT v1.1d 32-bit File Manager add-on allows to select default right-click program (i.e. Notepad) and up to 6 favorite/frequently used program icons in the FM Toolbar [146 KB, no nag
shareware].
FM View v2.0 32-bit File Manager add-on displays selected file contents with single mouse click, supports more than 80 graphics, archive,
document + spreadsheet file formats, allows editing of text files, highly customizable: Direct download [936 KB, no nag shareware].
Open Explorer
➜ Downloads [%UserProfile%\Downloads] folder (default location) ➜ right-click 10_BLOCK.CMD (included) ➜ Run as Administrator
➜ restart Windows.
Windows Update Client (WUC) + Windows Update Agent (WUA)
Windows Update Client (WUC) + Windows Update Agent (WUA):
Microsoft Windows Update Client (WUC) + Windows Update Agent (WUA) for Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/7 SP1/2012/8/8.1/2012 R2 (English, free):
Universal Tweaker v0.4 32-bit [discontinued!] for
Windows 2000/XP/2003 tweaks hidden memory, file system + Internet connection settings, cleans up temporary + prefetch directories: Direct download [419 KB, freeware].
AutoStreamer v1.0.33 32-bit [discontinued!] for Windows 2000/XP/2003 automates Service
Pack (SP) slipstreaming integration into Windows Setup CDs, highly customizable: Direct download [847 KB, freeware].
Registry Tweaker v2.1 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 adds, edits Registry tweaks, exports them to *.REG files, backs up Registry, includes Tweak
Tracker, restore, internet based updates, highly customizable: Direct download [1.3 MB, freeware].
Win2003 Optimize Tool v1.46 32-bit for Windows XP/2003 tweaks hidden system + Registry settings: Shutdown event tracker, Shutdown without logon, Change logon wallpaper,
Disable Ctrl+Alt+Del at logon, Logon skins, Blank network password, Delete Recycle Bin from desktop, Disable low disk space warning, Disable autoplay, Disable activation reminder, Disable error reporting etc: Direct download [434 KB, freeware]. Windows 2003 Unattended Install Guide.
TuneXP v1.5 32-bit [discontinued!] for Windows 2000/XP/2003 tweaks tons of hidden system, Registry, GUI, memory + disk settings, highly customizable [464 KB,
freeware].
Matrix Tweaker v2.0 32-bit for Windows NT4/2000/XP tweaks hidden system settings: debugging, virtual machine, page file, user info, logon, desktop, autorun, UDMA66/100, last access,
keyboard/mouse buffer, file checker etc: Direct download [361 KB, freeware, English].
XP Tinny Tweak v2.0 32-bit
for Windows XP removes overlay arrows from Desktop shortcut icons, uninstalls Windows Messenger, disables AutoPlay, deletes Cookies + Temporary Internet Files (TIF) etc: Direct download [268 KB, freeware].
TaskSwitchXP v2.0.10 32-bit for Windows XP/2003 improved Microsoft Alt
+ Tab Task Switcher replacement: open windows list, based on Windows XP Visual Styles, window snapshot as thumbnail preview, owned and popup windows, mouse control, keyboard navigation, highly customizable: Direct download [359 KB, free GPL].
WT RegCleanerXP v1.20 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 deletes
unnecessary Registry entries to increase system performance [886 KB, freeware].
RegScrubXP v3.25 32-bit for Windows
2000/XP/2003 deletes/backs up obsolete file extensions, user/company names + uninstall Registry entries, highly customizable [580 KB, freeware].
XPME v1.0 32-bit for
Windows XP/2003 allows older programs to use "XP style" appearance buttons + controls by adding dedicated .manifest files: Direct download [345 KB, freeware].
Alternate Data Streams (ADS):AlternateStreamView (ASV) v1.50 32-bit + 64-bit for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012 detects, displays + deletes hidden NTFS files a.k.a.
Alternate Data Streams (ADS) which can be used for malware/spyware purposes (freeware):
ASV 64-bit for Windows Windows XP Professional/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012 64-bit (x64) [63 KB].
ASV 32-bit for Windows Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012 32-bit (x86)
[49 KB].
Alternate Data Streams (ADS):ADS (Alternate Data Streams) Manager v0.1.0 32-bit for Windows
NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012 detects, displays + deletes hidden NTFS files a.k.a. Alternate Data Streams (ADS) which can be used for malware/spyware purposes: Direct download [382 KB, freeware].
Alternate Data Streams (ADS):ADS Hunter v1.11.126 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012 detects, displays + deletes hidden NTFS files a.k.a. Alternate Data Streams (ADS) which can
be used for malware/spyware purposes: Direct download [31 KB,
freeware].
Alternate Data Streams (ADS):Stream Explorer v1.0.4 32-bit for Windows
NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012 detects + displays hidden NTFS files a.k.a. Alternate Data Streams (ADS) which can be used for malware/spyware purposes: Direct
download [620 KB, freeware].
Alternate Data Streams (ADS):Stream Viewer v3.0 32-bit shell extension
for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003 (supported) + Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012 (unsupported) Windows Explorer right-click context menu detects + displays hidden NTFS files a.k.a. Alternate Data Streams (ADS) which can be used for
malware/spyware purposes: Direct download [80 KB, freeware]. Works together with jsFolderView+
(freeware).
Alternate Data Streams (ADS):ADS (Alternate Data Streams) v1.05 32-bit for Windows
NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012 detects, displays + deletes hidden NTFS files a.k.a. Alternate Data Streams (ADS) which can be used for malware/spyware purposes: Direct download [1.7 MB, freeware].
Alternate Data Streams (ADS):LADS (List Alternate Data Streams) v4.10 32-bit command line tool for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012 detects, displays + deletes hidden NTFS files a.k.a.
Alternate Data Streams (ADS) which can be used for malware/spyware purposes, useful for batch files/scripts + unattended operations/installs: Direct download
[35 KB, freeware].
Alternate Data Streams (ADS):Streams v1.56 32-bit command line tool
for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012 detects, displays + deletes hidden NTFS files a.k.a. Alternate Data Streams (ADS) which can be used for malware/spyware purposes, useful for batch files/scripts + unattended
operations/installs: Direct download [45 KB, freeware].
Alternate Data Streams (ADS):Microsoft StrmExt.dll v1.0.0.1 32-bit shell extension for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012 Windows
Explorer right-click context menu detects + displays hidden NTFS files a.k.a. Alternate Data Streams (ADS) which can be used for malware/spyware purposes: Direct download [97 KB, free]. MSKB: How to Use NTFS Alternate Data Streams.
Microsoft Windows XP/2003 Application Locale (AppLocale) tool allows running legacy applications without changing non-Unicode
application language (system locale) by detecting legacy application language and simulating corresponding system locale for code page to/from Unicode (UTF-16) conversions: AppLocale [1.23 MB,
unsupported, right-click to save!].
Windows XP/2003 PID Changer v1.0.1
32-bit automates all necessary steps to change 25 digit Windows XP/XP SP1/XP SP1a/2003 Product Key with another valid one: Direct download [202 KB, freeware]. Does NOT work
with Windows XP SP2 or XP SP3!
Windows XP Product Key Modifier v1.0
32-bit automates all necessary steps to change 25 digit Windows XP/XP SP1/XP SP1a Product Key with another valid one: Direct download [288 KB, freeware]. Does
NOT work with Windows XP SP2 or XP SP3!
Plus! XP:Microsoft Plus! for
Windows XP/2003: WMP Add-ons: 3D Visualizations, Skins, Voice Command, MP3 Converter, CD Label Maker, Speaker Enhancement + Personal DJ; 3D games: Hyperbowl, Russian Square + Labyrinth; 3D Desktop Themes: Aquarium, Space, Nature +
Da Vinci; 3D Screen Savers: Serene Aquarium SE, Space, My Pictures, Nature, Da Vinci, Robot Circus, Sand Pendulum + Mercury Pool [retail, $20-40]:
Extract
WIAAUT.CHM, WIAAUT.CHI + WIAAUT.DLL from wiaautsdk.zip.
Copy
WIAAUT.CHM + WIAAUT.CHI to your %windir%\HELP directory/folder (%windir% = C:\WINDOWS).
Copy WIAAUT.DLL to your %windir%\SYSTEM32 directory/folder
(%windir% = C:\WINDOWS).
Must register WIAAUT.DLL ➜ run this command from a DOS console window: REGSVR32.EXE /S
%windir%\SYSTEM32\WIAAUT.DLL
MCCP:Microsoft Camera Codec Pack (MCCP)
32-bit + 64-bit for Windows Vista SP2/2008/2008 R2/7/8/8.1 adds device specific RAW image file format support for most popular digital cameras/DSLRs/HD-SLRs/MILCs/Compacts/Bridge: Canon, Casio, Epson, Fujifilm, Kodak, Leica, Minolta, Nikon,
Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Samsung, Sony to use Windows Photo Gallery/Viewer and from Windows/File Explorer right-click menu to view/edit digital camera RAW images (English, free, right-click to save!):
Canon RAW (.CRW, .CR2) Codec
Software for Windows XP SP3/Vista/7/8 32-bit (x86) ONLY. Does NOT support Windows NTx (XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012/newer) OSes 64-bit (x64)!
Ricoh/Pentax RAW (.PEF) Codec Software for Windows Vista/7/8 32-bit (x86) ONLY. Does NOT support Windows NTx (XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012/newer)
OSes 64-bit (x64)!
Panasonic LUMIX RAW (.RW2) Codec software for Windows Vista/7 32-bit (x86) ONLY. Does NOT support Windows NTx (XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012/newer) OSes
64-bit (x64)!
Microsoft Desktops v2.0 32-bit for Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012 creates, modifies + switches among up to 4 virtual Desktops, similar to the
Linux counterpart: Direct download [62 KB].
Windows PowerShell (code
name Monad) 2.0 interactive command line shell, scripting language + task based scripting technology for system administration and automation: Remoting, Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE), Modules, Advanced
functions, Background jobs, Eventing, Script internationalization, Script debugging + 100+ cmdlets;
Windows Remote Management (WinRM) 2.0
WS-Management Protocol [standard Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) protocol]: WinRM Client Shell API, WinRM Plug-in API, Hosting frameworks, Association traversal + WinRM quota set and
Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) 4.0 client/server background file transfer service over HTTP/HTTPS protocols: Peer caching (BranchCache),
resource access model, BITS Compact Server + bandwidth throttling:
Virtualization:VirtualBox v4.2.18 32-bit + 64-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012,
Linux/BSD, MacOS X + Solaris OS x86/x64/AMD/AMD64 emulator runs multiple OSes from same host OS, supports all flavors of Windows 3.x/9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012, MS-DOS 5/6/7/8, Linux/BSD, MacOS X + Solaris, highly
customizable: Direct download [88 MB, free GPL]. VirtualBox Extension Pack [12 MB, free PUEL] provides
support for USB 2.0 and Intel RDP + PXE. VirtualBox Documentation. Wikipedia: VirtualBox.
Virtualization:QEMU machine emulator and virtualizer 32-bit + 16-bit for
Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7, Linux/BSD, MacOS X, BeOS + Solaris OS runs guest OS from within host OS, supports all flavors of Windows 3.x/9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7,
MS-DOS 5/6/7/8, Linux/BSD, MacOS, BeOS + Solaris and most popular CPUs + CPU modes: x86, x64, AMD, AMD64 etc, achieves near native performance by using dynamic translation + guest code execution directly on host CPU (x86 mode only),
highly customizable (free GPL): QEMU for Windows 32-bit (Win32) OSes [6 MB]. QEMU Port for Windows 32-bit (Win32)
OSes. QEMU Manager for Windows 32-bit (Win32) OSes. QEMoon for Windows 32-bit (Win32) OSes. QtEmu
GUI for Windows 32-bit (Win32) OSes. QEMU Documentation.
Virtualization:Bochs
v2.4.6 highly portable cross platform IA-32 (x86) emulator mimics most Intel x86 CPUs: 386, 486, Pentium + Core 2 and runs popular OSes from within other platforms: Linux/Unix, BeOS, OS/2, MacOS, Windows
9x/NT4/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7, MS-DOS, includes: CPU emulation, common I/O devices + custom BIOS, can be recompiled for various needs, highly customizable: Direct
download [3.68 MB, free GPL]. Bochs Documentation.
VPC 64-bit for Windows 7 64-bit (x64) [16.2 MB, right-click to save!].
VPC 32-bit for Windows 7 32-bit (x86) [15.3 MB, right-click to save!].
More info. VPC requires AMD or Intel x86/x64 CPU(s) with hardware assisted virtualization capabilities enabled in the motherboard BIOS! Windows XP Mode [496 MB, English]. Windows 7 Pre-SP1 requires XP Mode Update (English,
right-click to save!):
Virtualization:Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 (VPC2007) Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008 OS emulator runs multiple OSes from same host OS, supports
all flavors of Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista/2008 OSes, highly customizable (English, free): More info:
VPC2007 SP1 64-bit for Windows XP Professional/2003/Vista/2008 x64 (64-bit) [31.8 MB].
VPC2007 SP1 32-bit for Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008 x86 (32-bit) [31.7 MB].
Virtualization:VMware Player 32-bit + 64-bit for Windows Vista/2008/7 + Linus x86 + x64 OS virtualization emulator
creates + runs different OS from host OS, supports all flavors of Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008/7 + Linux 32-bit + 64-bit OSes, single + multi-core SMP CPUs highly customizable: Direct
download [freeware for personal use, requires e-mail registration + activation!]. VMware Player Documentation. VMware Player FAQ.
Virtualization:VMware Server 32-bit + 64-bit for Windows
2000 Server/2003/2008 + Linux Server x86 + x64 OS virtualization emulator runs multiple OSes from same host OS, supports all flavors of Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista/2008, Linux/Unix, Novell NetWare + Solaris 32-bit + 64-bit
OSes, single + multi-core SMP CPUs highly customizable: Direct download [freeware, requires e-mail registration!]. VMware Server Documentation. VMware Server FAQ.
IP Refresh Lite:IP Refresh
Lite v1.1.9 32-bit for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003 DHCP client diagnostic tool, Microsoft IPCONFIG.EXE + WNTIPCFG.EXE replacement [1.16 MB,
freeware].
Daisy v2.2 32-bit graphical tool for Windows 2000/XP checks for proper installation of OS Service Packs, Hotfixes, Patches etc, determines which Hotfixes/Patches need to be installed,
downloads and installs them, handles localized installs, supports command line options, includes and uses Microsoft QFECHECK.EXE + QCHAIN.EXE and Shavlik HFNETCHK.EXE (see below), highly customizable: Direct download [2.36 MB, free GPL, requires free registration!].
IObit Unlocker:IObit Unlocker v1.0 Beta 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012
unlocks in-use, persistent, protected + system files to allow them to be deleted/moved/renamed/etc at will, may require reboot: Direct download [1.4 MB, freeware].
Replacer:Replacer
v2.63 for Windows 2000/XP/2003 unlocks in-use, protected + system files to allow them to be deleted/moved at will, may require reboot: Direct download [9 KB,
freeware]. Components may be needed [62 KB].
The Avenger:The Avenger v2.0 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012 unlocks in-use, persistent, protected + system files and registry keys/values to allow them to be
deleted/moved/renamed/etc at will, may require reboot: Direct download [707 KB, freeware].
FileASSASSIN:FileASSASSIN v1.06 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012 unlocks in-use, protected + system files to allow them to be deleted/moved/renamed/etc at will, may
require reboot: Direct download [164 KB, freeware].
MoveOnBoot:MoveOnBoot v2.3.2 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012 Windows Explorer right-click context menu shell extension unlocks in-use, protected +
system files to allow them to be deleted/moved/renamed/etc at will, may require reboot: Direct download [36 MB, freeware].
UnLock IT:UnLock IT v3.0.3 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012 Windows Explorer right-click context menu shell extension
unlocks in-use, protected + system files + folders: Direct download
[11 MB, freeware].
ForceDel:ForceDel v1.7.0 beta 6 32-bit for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012
unlocks + deletes in-use, protected + system files: Direct download [83 KB, free, right-click to
save!].
PendMoves + MoveFile:PendMoves v1.2 + MoveFile v1.01
command line tools for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012 unlock + delete in-use, protected + system files: Direct download [134 KB, free].
Boot Floppy Disks (BFD):Microsoft Windows XP/XP SP1/XP SP1a/XP SP2/XP SP3 Boot Floppy Disks (BFD)
allow installing Windows XP both Professional and Home, with or without any Service Pack (SP) installed: full (clean/fresh) on an empty HD, or as qualifying upgrade over previous Windows OS, even on same PC, even without bootable
CD/DVD/USB support [4.3 MB, English]:
RAMDisk v3.5 RC1 32-bit + 64-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7 freeware for maximum RAM drive size 4 GB, for larger sizes
must pay $10 (USD) [3 MB, crippled freeware, right-click to save!].
RAM Disk:RAMDisk v2.2 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 RAM Disk Driver replacement for Microsoft RAMDISK.SYS, maximum RAM drive size 64 MB (2 GB version available upon request), installs as Hardware Device,
highly customizable: Direct download [983 KB, freeware]. See "BROWSER CACHE IN MEMORY",
also in REGISTRY.TXT (part of W95-11D.EXE), for more details.
Defrag:MyDefrag v4.29 32-bit + 64-bit for Windows
2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7 defragments hard, USB + floppy drives/partitions/volumes, includes automation tools, highly customizable: Direct
download [1.97 MB, freeware].
Defrag:SmartDefrag v1.11 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7 defragments
hard drives/partitions/volumes, highly customizable: Direct download [2.44 MB, freeware].
Defrag:Disk Defrag v1.1 32-bit for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista defragments hard drives/partitions/volumes, highly customizable: Direct download [1.43 MB, freeware].
Defrag:PageDefrag v2.32 32-bit for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003 defragments
automatically on each boot or manually: Page File, Registry Hives + Hybernation File, highly customizable: Direct download
[69 KB, freeware]. PageDefrag does NOT work with Windows Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012/10/2016/newer!
xpy (includes Vispa) v1.2.5 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7 removes all Registry entries responsible for transmitting user/personal info, Automatic Updates, Support User,
Services, Messenger, MS IE, MS OE, Media Player (WMP), RPC/DCOM vulnerabilities etc: Direct download [106 KB, free GPL].
WinKeyfinder v1.72 32-bit
for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista + MS Office 97/2000 displays and copies to memory clipboard installed Product Key (ID) numbers: Direct download [172 KB, freeware].
FlexBeta Slipstreamer XP v2.02 Beta 2 32-bit for Windows XP + MS Office XP slipstreams (integrates) Service Pack (SP) files into installation files, which can be used to create
Setup CDs using any CD-R(W)/DVD-R(W) burning tool: Direct download [4.41 MB, freeware].
miTweak-XP v2.5.1 32-bit for Windows XP tweaks hidden GUI, Desktop, transparency,
System, MS IE, Registry etc settings, highly customizable: Direct download [415 KB, freeware].
Samurize v1.64.3 32-bit for
Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista displays a system stats menu in the Taskbar, includes skins, plugins + scripts, highly customizable: Direct download [5.14 MB,
freeware for personal use].
RockXP v3.0 32-bit for Windows XP detects + changes Product Key, saves activation file (WPA.DBL), detects lost passwords + generates new
passwords: Direct download [421 KB, freeware].
Windows Transparency v1.0 32-bit for Windows
2000/XP/2003 adds/modifies/removes transparency/alpha blending to/from any 32-bit application window, highly customizable: Direct download [148 KB, public
domain].
Safarp v0.5 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 improved Add/Remove Programs Control Panel applet replacement: Direct download [131 KB, free GPL].
XP Style Hacker v1.0 32-bit for Windows
XP/2003 forces standard Win32 programs recognize Windows XP visual styles by creating custom manifest files: Direct download [151 KB,
freeware].
PerfectProcess Freeware Version v1.1 32-bit for Windows NT4 SP6a/2000/XP/2003 includes Admin + Shield tools: scans for and protects against
local/network spyware/adware/malware, highly customizable: Direct download [3.89 MB, crippled freeware, right-click to save!]. Windows NT4/2000
require Microsoft Installer (MSI) [1.73 MB, free]!
XP SysPad v7.9 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 tray + system launcher supports 100+ functions: Control Panel applets, system, services + network
tools, integrated apps, frequently used URLs, task killer etc: Direct download [797 KB, freeware].
WinLauncherXP v2.0.5 Beta 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 boosts SMP
affinity, application priority level, Windows state and translucency while launching programs/games for better
performance [590 KB, freeware].
ObjectDock v2.0 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7 adds an animated Desktop launchbar/taskbar which reacts to mouse movements, highly customizable: Direct download [12 MB, crippled freeware].
CursorFX v2.05 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7 enhances
static/animated mouse cursors, can use any graphic format, adds antialiasing, shadow, transparency + alpha blending, cursor themes, highly customizable: Direct download [14.2 MB, freeware]. CursorFX Cursors (free).
BootXP v2.50 32-bit Logon UI manager for Windows 2000/XP/2003
changes/backs up/restores the default logon screen with the image of your choice, highly customizable: Direct download [570 KB, nag shareware].
ChameleonXP v1.90 32-bit NTOSKRNL.EXE Boot Logo editor for Windows XP, includes skins, Skin Manager + Skin Editor [1.11 MB,
freeware].
Y'z Shadow for v1.9 32-bit for Windows XP/2003 adds
shadow and transparency effects to any window, Menu and the Taskbar, highly customizable: Direct download [235 KB, freeware].
StartBtn Renamer v2.02 32-bit for Windows XP replaces the Start button label with any other text up to 255 characters [366 KB,
freeware].
Folder Size v2.2 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 Windows Explorer shell extension:
adds new column to Details view which displays folders and file size: Direct download [196 KB, free GPL, right-click to save!].
MDGx File Manager (FM): MDGx Tweaked + Customized File Manager (FM = WINFILE.EXE) 4.0.1381.318 32-bit from Windows NT 4.0 SP6a + Add-ons (DLLs) and Help & Support Files for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012/10/2016/newer supports
FAT12/FAT16/FAT32/exFAT/NTFS, Long File Names (LFNs), NTFS compressed folders/files, network/remote drives/partitions/volumes, hidden/read-only/system folders/files, dual/multiple pane windows, drag & drop, local/network security permissions etc,
highly customizable:
MDGx Win10 Block Tools
(10_BLOCK)
