Good XP Programs

BlackSpira · Joined: Aug 20, 2007 Posts: 1

Hey, Does anyone no any good programs to use on XP????
and i really mean any Sad

thanks in advance =]

BlackSpira

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Sure, thousands! What kind of programs are you looking for?

How about starting with computer security,,,,,one area where most users fall way short.

These are the programs I use every day to keep my own PC and the PCâ€™s
of all my customers, spotlessly clean of malware.
I suggest every person having any Virus or Spyware issues get these programs and use them immediately.
Do check for updates to all your security software on a DAILY basis.

SPYWARE/Trojan BLOCKERS/REMOVERS:

Trojan Hunter, is a first class Trojan Horse Virus removal program.
The downloaded version is a 30 day, Fully Functional, free trial.
Use the Free Trial to clean up a Dirty system or buy the retail license to have a year of full service plus updates. Download "Trojan Hunter" here:
http://www.misec.net/trojanhunter/

From the web page, just click "Download Free Trial Version"
It's a 5.9 meg download.

Spybot Search & Destroy,
(a great anti Spyware program.)
Can be downloaded from:
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,22262-order,1-page,1-c,alldo...oads/de

For instructions on how to set up Spybot for best operation,
See my Spybot Setup instructions on this webpage.
http://cxt_msp_shafl.members.atlantic.net

AdAware 2007 FREE.
Another top notch anti Spyware program.
A great companion program to Spybot S&D.
Can be downloaded from:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
Click the Green button on right side of screen.

Spyware Blaster,
a great Spyware Blocker.
Protects both I.E. and Mozilla Firefox.
Can be downloaded from:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download2859.html
DO NOT use in conjunction with Microsoft Office
(the two programs donâ€™t seem to like each other)

SpyHunter
A Spyware Elimination Utility
Finds things the others don't.
A retail product, ($29.95 for a one year subscription)
but, the 30 day trial will let you know if you have any malware on your HD.
Download from:
http://www.enigmasoftwaregroup.com

ANTI-VIRUS PROTECTION:

AVG 7.5 FREE:
World famous AVG FREE will keep your computer free of viruses,
trojans, dialers, etc.
By default, it updates and scans for viruses on a daily basis.
AVG 7.5 FREE, can be downloaded from:
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5
Scroll down the page to the orange area and then click on:
avg75free_472a1024.exe (or the currently posted version)
Save to your desktop and run the install from there.
If you have an older version of AVG free already installed,
use the 'Repair Install' option when installing v. 7.5.
Immediately get updates. More than one may be required.

vCleaner, Stand Alone Virus Checker from Grisoft.
Can be downloaded from:
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/112/lng/us/tpl/tpl01
Save to your Desktop and run from there.

REGISTRY CLEANER:

Easy Cleaner, the best Registry Cleaner I've found so far.
Can be downloaded from:
http://personal.inet.fi/business/toniarts/ecleane.htm
Just scroll down to "Download & Installation" and click on the first floppy disk symbol.
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I find this area the easiest to respond to, since I'm in the computer Security and Efficiency business. And I don't like spending money foolishly on software that's too expensive and doesn't work....like Norton AV software. Wink

Cheers!
Shadow Cool

goretsky

Hello,

Here are some programs I typically install on a computer when I set it up for personal use:

2BrightSparks - SyncBack
Adobe - Reader
AutoHotKey
CDex
Cedrick Collomb - Unlocker
DivX - DivX codec
FileZilla
Google - Talk
Lars Hederer - ERUNT
Lightning UK! - ImgBurn
Mozilla - Firefox
Pyrenean - eDexter

Microsoft also has several free programs which are very useful, such as Calculator Plus, Fiddler, Time Zone, TweakUI, Virtual CD-ROM Driver and Windows Live Messenger, to name a few. These should all be available by searching Microsoft's web site.

Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky

seaeagle

One program I found to be a must-have when I used Windows was IrfanView (freeware):

zlim · Joined: Mar 11, 2005 Posts: 2422

I don't run XP but I always install these free programs to my computers, in addition to quite a few of the programs mentioned by the other posters to this thread
1. EditPad Lite to replace notepad
http://www.editpadpro.com/editpadlite.html
2. Eraser
http://www.heidi.ie/eraser/
3. Foxit Reader, instead of Adobe
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intro.php
4. PrintKey 2000 for full or part screen capture
http://www.webtree.ca/newlife/printkey_info.htm
5. Volumouse to control the volume using the scrollwheel
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/volumouse.html

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One program I'm using a lot these days and wondering how I ever got along without, is "Photo Filter". You can download a free version Here:
http://photofiltre.en.softonic.com/

It's a great photo editor program that allows me to easily crop, resize and even label any photo.

I downloaded a map of my basic neighborhood and was able to add arrows and street names to it, making it much more useful.

Give it a try.

Shadow Cool

tbernstein · Joined: May 16, 2003 Posts: 1508 Location: London

7-zip and or zip genius to compress files for storage or back-up.
WinAmp as a good media player.
Windows Install Clean Up fpr those files that won't uninstall because you don't have the original install files
Kenyonsoft's WinToolsXP to give you easy access to Windows' controls (This isn't the same programme as the Wintools Trojan/spyware, as far as I can see - but I've been warned of the latter. )

Majorgeeks don't usually offer bad programmes .
i.e. http://www.majorgeeks.com/KinyonSoft_WinToolsXP_d5482.html

According to Counterspy http://research.sunbelt-software.com/threatdisplay.aspx?name=IBIS.WinT...s&t

The spyware Wintools is a BHO type ( a bit like Coolwebsearch from the sounds of it )
WintoolsXP is very different. It doesn't appear in Counterspy's database and it does very different things: Mostly it gives access to the most common Windows settings and controls.

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My own Software Guru just gave me a 30 day trial of a program called
"Vise Versa".

If you have a second HD partition, or a second internal drive or even an external (USB) drive, this program will let you keep current backups of files or folders on your main drive to a backup location of your choice.

I haven't tried it yet, but it should also back up to a Flash Drive.

It looks like a keeper! I'll most likely buy it when the 30 day free trial is up.

Here's their web site:
www.tgrmn.com

Cheers!
Shadow Cool