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CCleaner - This small optimization, privacy and system cleaning tool if properly utilized will allow Windows to run faster and free up valuable hard disk space; provided the user read the programs instructions. *Note: make sure to get the slim build, the other versions come with a toolbar and other crap you really don't need.
www.piriform.com/ccleaner
Revo Uninstaller - Helps you to uninstall software and remove unwanted programs installed on your computer even if you have problems uninstalling and cannot uninstall them from "Windows Add or Remove Programs" control panel applet.
www.revouninstaller.com
Defraggler - Disk Defragmenter - It differs from other defrag tools on the market, by enabling you to quickly and simply defrag the files you want to, without having to process the whole drive. No more struggling with the Windows defragmentation tool!
www.defraggler.com/download
Recuva - Data Recovery Tool - Windows utility to restore files that have been accidentally deleted from your computer.
www.recuva.com
7Zip - Data Compression Utility - An open source data compression software utility. It supports the most common compression formats and best of all is Free.
www.7-zip.org/download.html
ClamWin - Free Antivirus program for Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003 and Vista. It comes with an easy installer and its open source code. You may download and use it absolutely free of charge.
www.clamwin.com/
XnView - This program is used to view and convert graphic files, really simple to use. It support of more than 400 graphics formats and It's free.
www.xnview.com/en/index.html
InfraRecorder - Free CD/DVD burning solution for Microsoft Windows. It offers a wide range of powerful features; all through an easy to use application interface and Windows Explorer integration.
infrarecorder.org/
ImgBurn - A lightweight CD / DVD / HD DVD / Blu-ray burning application that everyone should have in their toolkit! It can Read, Write, Build and Verify your disc compilations for Data, Audio or Video. Best of all its absolutely FREE.
www.imgburn.com
Virtual CloneDrive - Works and behaves just like a physical CD/DVD drive, however it exists only virtually. Probably the best virtual drive software, Virtual CloneDrive allows you to enjoy the freedom of a virtual drive and is completely free.
www.slysoft.com/en/virtual-clonedrive.html
VLC Media Player - A highly portable multimedia player for various audio and video formats (MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, mp3, ogg, ...) as well as DVDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols.
www.videolan.org/vlc
Songbird - An open-source customizable music player that's under active development. Built onto the Mozilla Firefox engine, supports syncing to all iPod models and replaces iTunes.
www.getsongbird.com
K-Lite Mega Codec Pack - A collection of codecs and related tools. The K-Lite Mega Codec Pack is designed as a user-friendly solution for playing all your digital movie files.
www.codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Mega_Codec_Pack.htm
Quicktime Alternative – Allows you to play QuickTime files (.mov, .qt, .3gp and other extensions) without having to install the official QuickTime Player thus saving valuable system resources. It also supports QuickTime content that is embedded in webpages.
www.free-codecs.com/download/quicktime_alternative.htm
Dopdf – A free PDF converter for both personal and commercial use. With one click you can convert your Microsoft Excel, Word or PowerPoint documents or your emails and favorite web sites to PDF files.
www.dopdf.com
PortableApps - Carry your favorite computer programs along with all of your bookmarks, settings, email and more with you. Use them on any Windows computer. All without leaving any personal data behind. A truly open platform that works with any hardware you like (USB flash drive, iPod, portable hard drive, etc).
portableapps.com
PC Decrapifier - PC Decrapifier will uninstall many of the common trialware and annoyances found on many of the PCs from big name OEMs. You get to see the list of items it detects and then choose what will be removed automatically.
www.pcdecrapifier.com
Spybot - Search & Destroy - Detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behavior to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies.
www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
*Disclaimer: The posting of these program overviews by Megabyte Wizards doesn't constitute endorsement of their use. These links are merely recommendations of programs we use. They serve as a self-support tool in order to better serve our customers. Megabyte Wizards is not responsible for any damage caused to your system by using the programs mentioned above. As with anything you find on the Internet do your own research in order to become a more informed consumer.
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