Many software companies offer freeware or free versions
of their paid applications. Here is a batch of free software
from a couple of companies.
As usual, none of this software triggered a virus or malware
alert on my system.
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Returnil Virtual System Personal Edition v2.0
http://www.returnilvirtualsystem.com/index.htm
The Returnil
Virtual System 2008 Personal Edition is designed to introduce the
benefits of integrating Instant System Recovery (ISR) within the
user’s computer security strategy and provides both a demonstration
platform for Returnil’s solutions and a means for Returnil to realize
its commitment to provide everyone access to this essential type of
curative technology.
Returnil virtualization technology clones a computer’s System
Partition and boots the PC into this system rather than native
Windows, allowing users to run your applications in a completely
isolated environment.
Hence the session and all activity, malicious or otherwise, will
happen in the virtual environment, not in the real PC environment. If
the PC is attacked or gets infected, all you need to do is to simply
reboot the PC
to erase all changes. After reboot, the system will be restored to its
original state, as if nothing ever happened.
*New in Returnil Virtual System 2008 Personal Edition:*
· Protection and Virtual Partition engine quality improvements
· Redesigned, intuitive, and more mature User Interface
· Third party Virtual Partition access control
· Choice between Memory and Disk caching
· Easier access to the System File and Folder Relocation Tool
· Updated user’s Help Manual
*Returnil: Simple, Smart, and Strong Approach to PC Safety*
Limitations: Free for home use only. Returnil Virtual Premium Edition
is available for business.
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Font Xplorer 1.2.2
http://www.moonsoftware.com/fxplorer.asp
Font Xplorer 1.2.2 is now freeware. Hopefully, the all-new version 2
will be available in the future.
Font Xplorer does not support Adobe Type 1 fonts and OpenType fonts
with PostScript outlines. It works with TrueType and OpenType fonts
that have TrueType outlines.
Do you need to find that perfect font for best friend’s birthday card?
Want to get a detailed overview of all the fonts installed on your
system? Or, so you find that font installation in Windows is too
difficult for you? Want to print professionally designed sample sheets
listing all your fonts? Font Xplorer comes to the rescue! Designed for
both beginners and professionals, this font tool should find a place
in every computer.
Some features:
* Browse both installed and not installed TrueType* fonts from disk.
* See what each font looks like, so it’s very easy to compare fonts
* Special “user text compare” mode allows you to find the perfect
font in seconds
* Load, install, unload, uninstall, manage fonts
* Print pre-designed, professional sample sheets and font listings
* Save bitmap images of fonts
* Search for duplicate fonts using CRC check
* Rename font files to use a font’s full name with undo support
(i.e. arialbi.ttf to Arial Bold Italic.ttf)
* Comprehensive font info is available (full name, copyright,
embedding info, available character sets etc.)
* Advanced, resizable character map that shows all a font’s
scripts and allows you to zoom in on any character. You can even copy
a symbol to the clipboard as a vector image or rich text
* View extended font metrics information
* View the installation status of fonts to instantly determine if
that font is already installed
* Filter fonts by character set so you only see symbol fonts, for example
* Mark fonts and optionally view only marked fonts
* Integrated Repair Wizard solves most common problems with fonts
* Extensive support for calling external programs. Plus support
for different variables in callable command lines
* Fully customizable toolbars and menus with Office 2000 look &
feel. Mix menus and toolbar buttons, create new toolbars, reposition
them etc.
* And much more for you to discover…
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Password Agent version is 2.5.1
http://www.moonsoftware.com/pwagent.asp
Password Agent is an easy-to-navigate password management program that
allows you to store all your passwords, secret notes and data snippets
in a single, secure database. Do you have too many passwords to
remember? Are pieces of paper that you used to write down your
important account information lost? Do you want to find this
information quickly? Password Agent keeps track of all your passwords
- no problems, no worries. And, it keeps unauthorized users from
accessing your private information.
Some features:
* Fast, compact and easy to use program with a familiar interface
that’s similar to Windows Explorer
* Encrypted data files, accessible only with the master password
that you choose. For enhanced security, your master password is used
as the encryption/decryption key and is not stored anywhere.
* Store all kinds of textual information you need to keep track of
and find quickly — from passwords and web logins to credit card and
passport numbers; from software activation codes to serial numbers and
purchase dates of your home electronics — or any other information
you want to write down and keep easily accessible in one secure place.
* The program can work directly from a removable disk or USB flash
disk, so no additional installation is needed to use it on other
computers. Password Agent even includes the TakeWithMe Wizard which
makes it really easy to copy the program, along with your data, to
your removable device for easy transport.
* Create your own custom groups/subgroups to organize your entries
for quicker, easier access.
* Each account entry consists of Title, UserID, Password, Link,
Note, Date Added, Date Modified, Date Expire and Old Password fields.
You can also make Note entries that do not have UserID or Password
fields. All text fields allow a virtually unlimited length of text, so
you can store long memos in the Note field.
* Automatically fill login prompts with required data (each entry
is customizable by template).
* Includes a password generator that generates non-guessable passwords.
* Powerful QuickSearch function that allows you to easily display
only entries that match a query across all groups.
* Print a hard copy of your database.
* Export your database to HTML (grouped or columnar), XML or CSV.
Import entries from other password database programs in CSV format.
* Sort by any column in ascending or descending order, plus you
can custom configure which columns are displayed and rearrange their
order.
* View/hide sensitive information switch, plus you can configure
yourself which data fields you consider sensitive.
* Strong, U.S. government approved AES/Rijndael encryption (256-bit key).
* A password database file that contains 100 entries can be under
10 kilobytes in size! That means small, fast and efficient files.
* Easy to understand, printable User’s Manual in PDF format as
well as online help.
* Multiple automatic backup files in the local system plus an
option to make copies to another location.
* Plus much more…
Password Agent Lite is completely free, and allows you to store up to
25 entries per file. It has no other limitations! If you need to store
more entries, you can purchase the Unlimited version for only $24.95.
The Unlimited version can store virtually an unlimited number of
entries. If you only need to store less than 25 entries in your
password database, you can use Password Agent Lite for free forever
(remember - no ads, no nags)…
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Shell Tools ver 1.0.1
http://www.moonsoftware.com/shelltools.asp
Shell Tools is a collection of free Windows shell extensions and
utilities. This package contains updated versions of our old shell
extensions FontLoader, FileNote, RegisterEx, CopyURL and new ones,
including nice control panel that allows you to control all the
extensions in one place.
Shell extensions
* Copy Filename - Copy filenames of selected items to the clipboard
* Filenote - Allows you to add comments to files by creating text
file that has the same name as selected file and opening it for
editing in text editor (Notepad or another). If such text file already
exists, it will be opened for editing. Filenote AnyFile screenshot
* Show Hidden Files command in folder background menu. This is a
quick way to toggle global Windows Explorer’s Show Hidden Files
option, that is otherwise buried deep inside folder options window.
FolderBackground screenshot
* FontLoader - Add Load/Unload/Install/Uninstall commands to
context menu of font files (TrueType, OpenType and TrueType
Collections supported). Windows Vista UAC is supported. FontLoader
screenshot
* CopyURL - Copy different information from one or more selected
favorites items (internet shortcuts) to the clipboard. You can
customize the commands to make up your own copy strings. copyurl
screenshot
* RegisterServer - Will add Register Server and Unregister Server
commands to context menu of DLL, OCX and EXE files that export
DllLoadLibrary and DllUnloadLibrary functions, allowing you to
register/unregister COM servers with ease, by right-clicking. Windows
Vista UAC is supported. RegisterServer screenshot
Utilities
* Fresh Icons - Force Windows to rebuild icons. Run it when you
see wrong icons displayed for your files/shortcuts.
Control panel
Shell Tools control panel
Note: All shell extensions are registered per-user, not per-machine.