NetVeda Safety.Net firewall

NetVeda Safety.Net firewall
Website: http://www.netveda. com/consumer/ safetynet. htm
Download link: http://www.netveda. com/downloads/ index.htm
Author: NetVeda
Current version: 3.8.1
Version date: October 7th, 2007
Download file size: 4.31MB
License: Freeware
Operating systems supported: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/ XP
Additional software required: None
64 Bit capable: No
Portable version available: No
Non-English languages supported: No
Other relevant information: 

Jetico Firewall

Jetico Firewall
Website: http://www.jetico. com/jpfirewall. htm
Download link: http://www.jetico. com/jpfirewall. htm
Author: Jetico, Inc.
Current version: 1.0.1.61
Version date: July 19, 2005
Download file size: 2.67MB
License: Freeware
Operating systems supported: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/ XP
Additional software required: None
64 Bit capable: Yes
Portable version available: No
Non-English languages supported: Yes
Other relevant information: 

Online Armor Personal Firewall V2

Online Armor Personal Firewall V2
Website: http://www.tallemu. com/product_ overview. html
Download link: http://www.tallemu. com/downloads. html
Author: Tall Emu Pty Ltd
Current version: 2.1.0.31
Version date: November 16, 2007
Download file size: 14.9MB
License: Freeware
Operating systems supported: Windows NT/2000/XP
Additional software required: None
64 Bit capable: No
Portable version available: No
Non-English languages supported: No

Comodo firewall

Comodo firewall
Website: http://www.personal firewall. comodo.com/
Download link: http://www.personal firewall. comodo.com/ download_ firewall. html
Author: Comodo Group
Current version: 3.0.15.277
Version date: January 11, 2008
Download file size: 9.08MB
License: Freeware
Operating systems supported: Windows Xp/Vista
Additional software required: No
64 Bit capable: Yes
Portable version available: No
Non-English languages supported: Yes
Other relevant information: Version 2.4 is available for Windows 2000

Sunbelt-Kerio Personal Firewall

 Sunbelt-Kerio Personal Firewall
Website: http://www.sunbelt- software. com/Home- Home-Office/ Sunbelt-Personal -Firewall/
Download link: http://www.sunbelt- software. com/Home- Home-Office/ Sunbelt-Personal -Firewall/
Author: Sunbelt Software
Current version: 4.5.916
Version date: April 26, 2007
Download file size: 6.27MB
License: Freeware
Operating systems supported: Windows 2000/XP
Additional software required: None
64 Bit capable: No
Portable version available: No
Non-English languages supported: Yes
Other relevant information: 

Spyware Doctor Starter Edition

Spyware Doctor Starter Edition
Website: http://www.pctools. com/spyware- doctor/google_ pack/
Download link: http://www.download .com/Spyware- Doctor-Starter- Edition/3000- 8022_4-10704508. html
Author: PC Tools
Current version: 5.1.0.273
Version date: November 12, 2007
License: Freeware
Download File size: 14.72MB
Operating Systems Supported: Windows 2000/2003/XP/ Vista
Additional Software Required: None
64 Bit Capable: No
Portable Version Available: No
Non-English languages supported: Yes
Other relevant information: None

Spyware Terminator

Spyware Terminator
Website: http://www.spywaret erminator. com
Download link: http://www.spywaret erminator. com/download/ download. aspx
Author: Crawler, LLC
Current version: 2.0.1.224
Version date: September 27, 2007
License: Freeware
Download File size: 8.51MB
Operating Systems Supported: 98/Me/NT/2000/ XP/2003 Server/Vista
Additional Software Required: None
64 Bit Capable: Yes
Portable Version Available: No
Non-English languages supported: Yes
Other relevant information: At least 10 MB of free hard drive space/ 2.1 beta released 1/12/2008

Microsoft Windows Defender

Microsoft Windows Defender

Website: http://www.microsof t.com/downloads/ details.aspx? FamilyID= 435bfce7- da2b-4a6a- afa4-f7f14e605a0 d

Download link: http://download. microsoft. com/download/ e/d/0/ed099d5e- dc60-4740- 8747-1c72f053b80 0/WindowsDefende r.msi

Author: Microsoft

Current version: 1593

Version date: May 23, 2007

License: Freeware

Download File size: 4.9MB

Operating Systems Supported: Windows Server 2003 sp1 & sp2/Windows XP sp2

Additional Software Required: None

64 Bit Capable: Yes

Portable Version Available: No

Additional Software Required: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later

Non-English languages supported: Yes

Other relevant information: Genuine Microsoft Windows Validation Required

Google Pack

Google Pack
Website: http://pack. google.com/ intl/en/pack_ installer. html?hl=en&gl=us
Download link: http://pack. google.com/ intl/en/pack_ installer. html?hl=en&gl=us
Author: Google
Current version: 2.2.940.34809
Version date: August 28, 2007
License: Freeware
Download File size: 845KB
Operating Systems Supported: Windows XP or Vista
Additional Software Required: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later or Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or later
64 Bit Capable: No
Portable Version Available: No
Non-English languages supported: Yes
Other relevant information: None

BitDefender

BitDefender
Website: http://www.bitdefen der.com/
Author: Softwin
Date: 8/23/2007
Version: 8.0
Download File size: 13.18B
License: Freeware with registration
Operating systems supported: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/ 2000/XP/Vista
64 Bit Capable: no
Portable version available: yes
Other languages supported: yes
Additional Software Required: no

Avast

Avast
Website: http://www.avast. com/eng/avast_ 4_home.html
Author: Alwil Software
Date: 01/12/2008
Version: 4.7
Download File size:18.0MB
License: Freeware
Operating systems supported: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/ 2000/XP/Vista
64 Bit Capable: yes
Portable version available: no
Other languages supported: yes
Additional Software Required: no

Remove SHORTCUT link from the desktop folder

how to remove short cut arrows on u'r desktop items just go to start>run>regedit>hkey_classes_root

you willfind a file by name lnkfile click on that to that right you can see a file by name is shortcut delete that and again come to left click on pipfile you delete again is shortcut then restart the pc you cant see the shortcut arrow

Create A Hidden User Account

This tweak allows an account that is normally displayed on the Welcome screen to be hidden from view. To log on using the account it's necessary to use the Log On To Windows dialog box similar to the one in Windows 2000. #[Start] [Run] [Regedit]#Registry Key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserList#Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below.#Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: Type Name of Account to be Hidden#Setting for Value Data: [0 = Account is Hidden / 1 = Enabled]#Exit Registry and Reboot...

While the account is hidden on the Welcome screen, note that the account profile will be visible in C:\Documents and Settings or wherever user profiles are stored as well as in Local Users and Groups

Recover the lost administrators password in Windows XP

Slightly more work needed if you lose or forget the Windows XP administrator password.

1.First reboot Windows XP in safe mode by re-starting the computer and pressing F8 repeated as the computer starts up.

2.Then (in safe mode) click Start and then click Run. In the open box type "control userpasswords2" without the quotes - I have just used quotes to differentiate what you have to type.

3.You will now have access to all the user accounts, including the administrators account and will be able to reset the lost password.

4.Just click the administrators user account, and then click Reset Password.

5.You will need to add a new password in the New password and the Confirm new password boxes, and confirm by clicking OK.


All done, you have recovered the lost adminitrators password!

Keeping the Windows XP Core in the RAM

If you have 512 MB or more of RAM, you can increase system performance by having the Windows XP 'Core' kept in the RAM instead of paged on the hard disk.


Go to Start -> Run - Type regedit and press enter - On the left hand side tree, navigate to


HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management\


- On the list on the right side, look for an entry called 'DisablePagingExecutive'

- Double click it

- Press 1 on your keyboard

- Click OK

- Exit regedit and reboot the computer


To revert to the default setting, follow the same steps as above, but this time, press 0(zero) instead of 1 on the keyboard.

Remove Thumb.db file

Thumb.db is is a cache of the current picture in that directory.to remove it go for following

step1 > open "WINDOWS EXPLORER".

2>go to "TOOLS".

3>open "FOLDER OPTIONS".

4>go to "VIEW".

5>see 1st section "FILES & FOLDERS".

6>click on the "DO NOT CACHE THUMBNAILS".

now the thumbnail file will be removed from ur computer once u do this the file will be never created.

AVG Anti Virus

Website: http://free. grisoft.com/
Author: Grisoft
Date: 12/20/2007
Version :7.5.516
Download File size:31.5MB
License: Freeware
Operating systems supported: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/ XP/Vista
64 Bit Capable: no
Portable version available: no
Other languages supported: no
Additional Software Required: no

AntiVir

Website:
http://www.free- av.com
Author: Avira
Date: 01/12/2008
Version: 7.06.00.268
Download File size: 20.3MB
License: Freeware
Operating systems supported:  Windows 95/98/Me/NT/ 2000/XP/Vista
64 Bit Capable: yes
Portable version available: no
Other languages supported: yes
Additional Software Required: no

KMeleon

Website: http://kmeleon. sourceforge. net/ 

Download Link: http://kmeleon. sourceforge. net/download. php

Author: amutch, boisso, kkohler, ron_aegis, ulferikson 

Current Version: 1.1.3

Version Date: 11/26/2007

License: Free GNU General Public License

Download file size: 5.2 MB

Operating Systems Supported: Windows 95-Vista

Additional Software Required: None

64 Bit Capable: No

Portable Version Available: No

Non-English Languages Supported: German, French, Spanish, Russian

Other Relevant Information: None

This software category is maintained by volunteer editor Joe Bennett. If you have any suggestions for alterations or additions to this item then you can contact Joe at joe@techsupportaler t.com

Avant

Website: http://www.avantbro wser.com/
Download Link: http://www.download .com/Avant- Browser/3000- 2356_4-10150342. html
Author: Avant Force
Current Version: 11.5 build 21
Version Date: 9/30/2007
License: Free
Download file size: 1.85 MB
Operating Systems Supported: Windows 95-Vista
Additional Software Required: At least MS Internet Explorer 5.5
64 Bit Capable: No
Portable Version Available: Yes - http://dl.filekicke r.com/send/ file/184227- Z37W/avant. exe
Non-English Languages Supported: Many
Other Relevant Information: None

Maxthon

Website: http://www.maxthon. com/
Download Link: http://www.maxthon. com/download. htm
Author: Maxthon (Beijing) Ltd.
Current Version: 2.07
Version Date: 12/28/2007
License: Free
Download file size: 2.9 MB
Operating Systems Supported: Windows 98-Vista
Additional Software Required: At least MS Internet Explorer 6
64 Bit Capable: No
Portable Version Available: No
Non-English Languages Supported: Many - Available via downloadable language packs
Other Relevant Information: None

Opera

Website: http://www.opera. com/
Download Link: http://www.opera. com/download/
Author: Opera Software
Current Version: 9.25
Version Date: 1/15/2008
License: Free
Download file size: 4.7 MB
Operating Systems Supported: Windows 95-Vista, Mac OS 7.5-OS X, Various Linux Distros, OS/2, QNX, Various Mobile Phones, and Palm OS 5
Additional Software Required: None
64 Bit Capable: No
Portable Version Available: No
Non-English languages Supported: Many - Available via downloadable language files
Other relevant information:
Opera Language Files: http://www.opera. com/download/ languagefiles/

Mozilla Firefox

Website: http://www.mozilla. org/
Download Link: http://www.mozilla. org/products/ firefox/
Author: Mozilla Corp.
Current version: 2.0.0.11
Version date: 12/3/2007
License: Free - Mozilla Public License
Download File size: 5.75 MB
Operating Systems Supported: Windows 98-Vista, OS-X, Various Linux Distros
Additional Software Required: None
64 Bit Capable: No
Portable Version Available: No
Non-English languages supported: Many; Available via downloadable language packs
Other relevant information:
Firefox Extensions: https://addons. mozilla.org/ en-US/firefox/ browse/type: 1
IE to Firefox Migration Guide: http://www.techsupp ortalert. com/firefox. htm
Changing the Language Pack: http://support. mozilla.com/ kb/Changing+ the+language+ pack

Disable The Booting Logo in Windows XP

One can remove the boot logo that appears when you start Windows XP. This littletweak saves a few seconds of your boot time, but seconds count if you are serious about trying to get Windows XP up and running as quickly as possible. The only negative is that if you remove the boot logo, you will also not see any boot messages, such as check disk.

To remove the boot logo, follow these steps:

1. Select Start-->Run, type msconfig, and click OK.

2. In the System Configuration Utility, click the BOOT.INI tab.

3. On the BOOT.INI tab, click the NOGUIBOOT check box option. Click OK.

4. Restart your computer to check the results.

Navigating Windows Explorer By Keyboard

Many people like navigating by keyboard. It can sometimes be faster and more efficient then using a mouse once you get the hang of it. Here’s two useful shortcuts that may help in that regard.

To open up Windows Explorer (not Internet Explorer), simply hold the Windows key and press E. No matter where you are, this will open Windows Explorer.


To navigate up and down, simply use the arrow keys.


To open and close subfolders use the * and - keys on the num pad. Note that these shortcut keys open and close *all* subfolders on the selected folder, not just one level, so if you have a lot of files and subfolders, opening them may take a few moments.


To open only one level of subfolders, use the + key on the num pad.

Reveal TinyURL Links

While TinyURLs can sometimes be handy and short and pretty to pass around and post in your blog, they also effectively hide the original URL. What this means, is that sometimes, people can hide all sorts of URLs behind it, including those you may not really want to visit.

Here are two ways you can unmask those URLs.

Whenever you visit a page that has TinyURLs on it, click the bookmarked link, and it will replace all the TinyURLs with their actual URLs. You can visit the author’s site for this tool here: http://ghill.customer.netspace.net.au/embiggen/


The second way is go directly to the TinyURL site and click the “enable previews” link: http://tinyurl.com/preview.php?disable=1


You can also bookmark the enable link directly: http://tinyurl.com/preview.php?enable=1


You will have to have cookies enabled for this to work. Basically, what it does is visit the TinyURL website when you click on a TinyURL, show you what the actual link looks like, and at which time, you can choose whether or not you really want to visit the link.