Eudora

Eudora is a robust e-mail client whose features include multiple addressbook formatting options and the ability to filter, redirect, and forward mail. Eudora includes many convenient features such as the powerful search functions, multiple e-mail accounts, integrated word processor with automatic spell checking, and much more.

Versions 5+ can operate in any of three, user-selectable modes. Sponsored mode allows you to use the full-featured Eudora e-mail client at no charge, but displays a series of static onscreen advertisements. Paid mode allows you to use the full-featured Eudora e-mail client without the advertisements once a payment has been made. Light mode is an upgrade to the current Eudora Light, yet does not have as many features as the full client available in Sponsored and Paid modes. The Light mode will include a sponsor image or logo, but no rotating advertising. You can switch between the Light mode and the Sponsored mode at any time.

WinMX

WinMX is a free P2P program for Windows which allows you to connect to its peer network and download a range of media content as well as upload and share files with other users. Other useful features of the program include auto-complete for unfinished downloads, multi-point downloads and a chat utility to communicate with other users.
WinMX started out life as an OpenNAP client connected to multiple servers simultaneously. With the version 2.0 release in 2001 the developers created their own proprietary network named the WinMX Peer Network Protocol (WPNP) for their users to connect through. With later releases developers introduced a feature which improved download speeds greatly called Read More »

Google Map Buddy

This tool allows you to do the following:
Capture your Google Maps offline and store them as images on your hard drive Print out maps of entire cities at zoom levels that would take hours to put together with the current Google facility Best of all, this tool is completely FREE!

If you have ever spent hours print screening your Google maps into Paint and stitching them together you NEED this program!

Microsoft Paint

Microsoft Paint is not the Photoshop for the poor, nor is it a powerful image editor. I've always used it as a simple screen shot capturing tool where I can quickly screen capture, save as GIF (Windows 98 versions of MS Paint could only save as BMP) and upload it to show someone a bug I'm experiencing on a web platform. Are there truly any other uses for this program? Well, yes -- I do recall seeing some really fantastic MS Paint drawings. Search for "MS Paint drawings" and you'll see what I mean -- the Venice one is truly fantastic, although the guy cheated and used Photoshop for some filters afterward so I don't know if we can truly count that ;).

MS Paint has been bundled with Windows since 1.0, although it has evolved greatly to its current iteration (I haven't yet played around with Windows 8 Paint) and Windows XP versions of Paint can apparently be used to scan documents (although I've never used it for that purpose). Windows 7 Paint doesn't feel like Paint. It feels as if I'm using the new version of Microsoft Office, but the problem with that is, MS Paint is not an Office product, hence the Graphics category you see above.

So to start off our MS Paint section, below you will find the version of MS Paint that came with Windows XP. It will work on Windows 7. In fact, you can even replace your Windows 7 Version with MS Paint, by replacing mspaint.exe (probably in c:\\windows\\system32) with the file you download below. Of course, you need to rename it to mspaint.exe as well. Windows 7 Paint is 6.2MB compared to Windows XP Paint being a mere 427KB. Oops!

Paint Shop Pro

Paint Shop Pro (PSP) is a bitmap graphics editor and vector graphics editor for computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system that was originally published by Minneapolis-based Jasc Software. In October 2004, Corel Corporation purchased Jasc Software, and with it, the distribution rights to Paint Shop Pro.

Originally called simply Paint Shop, the first version, 1.0, was released in early 1992. Paint Shop was originally distributed as shareware, but is now sold in the United States for US$99.99, or US$59.99 for an upgrade from version 7 or higher, which is considerably lower than the price of its main competition, Adobe Photoshop. International prices vary but there is always a price advantage over Photoshop.

Its functionality is easy to learn and its user base is large due to the fact that many mid-range scanners come with PSP as their acquisition tool and image editor and many OEM have been, or are, bundling it with their systems.

rom version 5.01 to version 9, Jasc bundled Animation Shop, an animated graphics editor, with Paint Shop Pro. Animation Shop is now available separately for US$40.

With version 8.0 of PSP Jasc made some major changes to PSP. The most obvious change was the new look of the program through the use of all new GUI elements. Version 8.0 also introduced the ability to control most elements of PSP via scripts or macros. Some changes, however, were not welcomed by all users. Some users complained that the time to start version 8.0 was tens of seconds, whereas the previous version started up in a few seconds. Some users also complained that the changes made to the brush and other tools rendered them much less precise than in the previous version. This has caused some users to stick with version 7.0 of the program. Version 9 later solved some of those issues.

Major changes in version 10 included a revamped Learning Center that helps new users to get started, Makeover Tools (Blemish Remover, Toothbrush/whitener, and Suntan Brush), IR film simulator, and a Black and White film converter that includes color filter effects. One of the most anticipated additions to version X was 48Bit (16bits per channel) color support, which unfortunately was not completely supported. In version X, 48bit color images were limited to a handful of digital image correcting features, but not full blown photo editing, where the real benefit could be realized. On the surface 48bit color is merely as good as 24bit color. However when the image is manipulated, 48bit color allows more precise color data to be maintained providing less image artifiacts after significant manipulation.

Since its eleventh version released in September 2006 the program bears the name "Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo XI". This has introduced a new "Organizer" that replaces the previous file browser and a number of new filters and effects. There have also been new "One-step photo fixes" introduced.

The versions listed below are all trial versions and intended for research purposes only.

Paint.NET

Paint.NET is a versatile photo manipulation software designed for use on computers that run Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or Server 2003. It supports layers, unlimited undo, special effects, and a wide variety of useful and powerful tools.

Originally intended as a free replacement for the MS Paint software that comes with Windows, it has grown into a powerful yet simple tool for photo and image editing.

Royal TS

Royal TS is a simple, yet powerful Remote Desktop and Hyper-V client based on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). This unique tool allows users to organize all their connections while streamlining access safely and securely.

The focal point of Royal TS is to make Remote Desktop and Hyper-V connections easily accessible through an elegant, Explorer-like interface. The tool enables users to quickly switch between connections, allows embedded sessions to work temporarily on an external window, and will optionally include login credentials within a single document (.rts file).

Norton AntiVirus

Norton AntiVirus (NAV) is a product of Symantec Corporation and is one of the most widely used antivirus programs. Since its release in 1990, over 100 million people around the world have used it. Early versions of Norton AntiVirus were integrated and took much from Central Point Anti-Virus (CPAV), which was acquired by Symantec in 1994. CPAV was also integrated into the Microsoft Anti-Virus utility.

Norton AntiVirus Features:

• Detects and removes viruses and spyware
  
• Prevents virus-infected emails from spreading
  
• Blocks spyware automaticallys
  
• Adjustable disk cache
  
• Rootkit Protection finds and removes hidden threats in the operating system
  
• Full System Scan performs a deep scan to remove existing viruses, spyware and other threats
  
• Internet Worm Protection blocks viruses, spyware and worms without specific signatures

EasyBCD

EasyBCD is an advanced GUI application that makes it easy to modify the Windows bootloader and the entries in it.

EasyBCD is NeoSmart Technologies' multiple award-winning answer to taking control of your bootloader. EasyBCD extends and revamps the Windows Vista/Windows 7 BCD bootloader, and with EasyBCD, almost anything is possible.

Setting up and configuring a dual-boot between Windows 7, Windows Vista, older versions of Windows such as XP & 2003, Linux, Ubuntu, BSD, and Mac OS X is a breeze. You just point & click and EasyBCD does the rest.

FirstDefense ISR

FirstDefense-ISR is an Instant System Recovery solution that has been designed for enterprise and mid-range servers and mission critical workstations, running Windows 2000, XP, and Vista operating systems. FirstDefense-ISR functions transparently and allows administrators to quickly restore their systems to any complete predefined configuration. No special hardware is required. Furthermore, you do not require special CMOS, or additional disk partitions to be created. FirstDefense-ISR works on single or multi-partitioned systems, fully supporting RAID 0, 0+1, 5, and/or in clustering environments. FirstDefense-ISR performs full-system backups for the purpose of immediate system recovery. The concept was developed as a result of years of listening to IT professionals concerned about having to deal with non-recoverable Windows blue screens, service pack installs going awry, and critical files becoming corrupted. These occurrences render the system unbootable and data is inaccessible until the problem is repaired. FirstDefense-ISR periodically (and transparently) takes snapshots of the current state of the user?s system and applications software. It has the capability of storing up to ten point-in-time snapshots. Following a system crash, the user can immediately fall back to the most recent and uncorrupted snapshot. This reduces the MTTR to virtually zero and enables users and IT staff to instantly repair system crashes without the loss of productivity that results from extensive downtime. Ability to create and maintain up to 10 \\"point-in-time\\" system snapshots. Each snapshot is bootable with no rebuild required. Differential (changed files only) copy engine for fast snapshot updates. Data Anchoring feature makes data files available to any snapshot that is booted. Ability to create a compressed snapshot using NTFS file compression for a significantly smaller snapshot. Ability to archive snapshots to another device.

FirstDefense ISR Server

FirstDefense-ISR is an Instant System Recovery solution that has been designed for enterprise and mid-range servers and mission critical workstations, running Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003 operating systems. FirstDefense-ISR functions transparently and allows administrators to quickly restore their systems to any complete predefined configuration. No special hardware is required. Furthermore, you do not require special CMOS, or additional disk partitions to be created. FirstDefense-ISR works on single or multi-partitioned systems, fully supporting RAID 0, 0+1, 5, and/or in clustering environments. FirstDefense-ISR performs full-system backups for the purpose of immediate system recovery. The concept was developed as a result of years of listening to IT professionals concerned about having to deal with non-recoverable Windows blue screens, service pack installs going awry, and critical files becoming corrupted. These occurrences render the system unbootable and data is inaccessible until the problem is repaired. FirstDefense-ISR periodically (and transparently) takes snapshots of the current state of the user?s system and applications software. It has the capability of storing up to ten point-in-time snapshots. Following a system crash, the user can immediately fall back to the most recent and uncorrupted snapshot. This reduces the MTTR to virtually zero and enables users and IT staff to instantly repair system crashes without the loss of productivity that results from extensive downtime. Ability to create and maintain up to 10 "point-in-time" system snapshots. Each snapshot is bootable with no rebuild required. Differential (changed files only) copy engine for fast snapshot updates. Data Anchoring feature makes data files available to any snapshot that is booted. Ability to create a compressed snapshot using NTFS file compression for a significantly smaller snapshot. Ability to archive snapshots to another device.

FirstDefense Rescue Lite

FirstDefense-Rescue Lite is an Instant PC Recovery solution that enables PC users to immediately restore their system in the event of a failed system or if critical software becomes corrupted. With First Defense PC Rescue, system recovery is almost immediate. What happens if you get the infamous BSoD (Blue screen of Death) and cannot open Windows? Even if Windows can not boot up, or if an application fails, complete recovery begins with a simple reboot.

Advanced users can also use the RESCUE area as a "sandbox" in which to test applications or other system changes. Simply boot to the RESCUE area and try the change. When done testing, boot back to the ORIGINAL area and refresh, with the Copy/Update command, to remove the changes made to the RESCUE area.

Once you are in the RESCUE area, you can continue to work. At the same time, you can copy the RESCUE area back to the ORIGINAL area. This will clean out any viruses, root kits, spyware, phish-ware, key loggers, etc. that caused you to abandon the ORIGINAL area. When finished, you can return to the ORIGINAL area.

First Defense PC Rescue offers virtually uninterrupted system access and enhances productivity, as it significantly reduces the time to recover a failed system. This enables you to quickly repair system crashes, rather than spend time on rebuilding. Anchor folders such as My Documents so that the files remain persistent even when recovering to a rescue area.

First Defense PC Rescue is engineered to protect against software failures, and enable users to quickly recover to a preconfigured rescue point.

FirstDefense Rescue Workstation

FirstDefense-Rescue Workstation is an Instant PC Recovery solution that enables PC users to immediately restore their system in the event of a failed system or if critical software becomes corrupted. With FirstDefense-Rescue Workstation, system recovery is almost immediate. What happens if you get the infamous BSoD (Blue screen of Death) and cannot open Windows? Even if Windows can not boot up, or if an application fails, complete recovery begins with a simple reboot.

Advanced users can also use the RESCUE area as a "sandbox" in which to test applications or other system changes. Simply boot to the RESCUE area and try the change. When done testing, boot back to the ORIGINAL area and refresh, with the Copy/Update command, to remove the changes made to the RESCUE area.

Once you are in the RESCUE area, you can continue to work. At the same time, you can copy the RESCUE area back to the ORIGINAL area. This will clean out any viruses, root kits, spyware, phish-ware, key loggers, etc. that caused you to abandon the ORIGINAL area. When finished, you can return to the ORIGINAL area.

FirstDefense-Rescue Workstation offers virtually uninterrupted system access and enhances productivity, as it significantly reduces the time to recover a failed system. This enables you to quickly repair system crashes, rather than spend time on rebuilding. Anchor folders such as My Documents so that the files remain persistent even when recovering to a rescue area.

FirstDefense-Rescue Workstation is engineered to protect against software failures, and enable users to quickly recover to a preconfigured rescue point.

Total Commander

Total Commander is a shareware Orthodox File Manager (OFM) for Windows. Some features include a built-in FTP client, file compare, archive file navigation, and a multi-rename tool.

At one point, Total Commander was called Windows Commander; the name was changed in 2002 after the developers received a letter from Microsoft alleging "Windows" was a registered trademark.[1]

This application is written by Christian Ghisler in Delphi 2 (32-bit version) and Delphi 1 (16-bit version). The program is extensible by programmers via an open plugin-API and it has the ability to bind external programs for viewing or editing files. Many plugins are freely available for e.g. different packer formats or file viewer for special file formats.

A freeware version of Total Commander also exists for Windows Mobile.

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Panda Cloud Antivirus

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