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Useful things and widgets
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Here I have collected the most useless, but interesting
programs that do not provide much benefit.
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1. Science, educations, electronics
2. Databases and units converters
3. Hacking, encryption, serials
4. Calendars, clocks, screensavers
5. Math, calculations and algebra
6. Notes, Reminders, Schedulers
7. ToolBars, HotKeys, Menu
8. Screen capturers utilites
9. Widgets for PC hardware tests
10. Decorations for Windows
11. Other categories
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Science, educations, electronics
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(ARC) WorldTime 5.5 [4 557 kb]
A World clock with unlimited configurable clocks, each with
it's own time zone, Daylight savings time rule, description,
City, Region, Country, and Location Code - all updated
in real time (well almost 1/second). Choose from a list
of many locations (check the web site for updates) and add
your own. Numerous Time and date formats, Universal Time,
Swatch Beats, Julian Date, Sidereal time, etc...
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(ARC) Win stars for Win32 [3 154 kb]
WinStars is a complete planetarium, showing you the appearance
of the sky, as seen from anywhere on Earth, for any date. With
a click of the mouse, you will get more information about all
objects displayed by the program.
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(ARC) Orbitron 3.71 [2 086 kb]
This software shows the orbits of satellites in space
around the earth. Updates are working today in 2024.
So you can install this program, update the database
online and admire the satellites even from Windows 98.
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(ARC) Xearth for Windows 9x [135 kb]
Xearth for Win32 ( also know as wearth, wearth32 ) sets
your Windows wallpaper to an image of the Earth, as seen
from your favorite vantage point in space, correctly shaded
for the current position of the Sun.
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(ARC) Win Globe 1.2 for Win32 [1 782 kb]
WinGlobe is a tiny earth that sits on your desktop.
While it does so it can show countries and major cities
(2792 currently). It knows the population and the current
local time of each city. It also shows whether it is day
or night.
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(ARC) Moon Phase 3.3 for Win32 [1 389 kb]
Choose your time zone and monitor the moon phases in real
time. The program minimizes to the system tray. Moreover,
everything is done very high quality and beautifully.
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(ARC) Moon Tool 2.0 for Win32 [61 kb]
A very simple program that shows the phase of the moon
based on your settings.
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(ARC) Wall32 9.03.25 for Win32 [170 kb]
This is a self-contained, real-time wallpaper generator,
which simulates the earth's & moon's illumination by the
sun. The earth view includes twilight zones and the moon
view takes the earthshine into account.
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(ARC) Resistor code color for Win32 [26 kb]
Selector of resistors by color for electronic scheme.
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(ARC) TDSL Personal 1.1 for Win32 [1 486 kb]
The program is a reference and assistant in creating
electronic circuits based on vacuum tubes.
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(ARC) LK Densitometer 0.4 for Win32 [1 346 kb]
The present program used to measure optical density
of digital photos along a line choosen by user. Its very
application is to get valuable data from snapshots
obained by DIY spectrometers made of common digital
photo and video cameras. However it is not the sole use
of the program. With equal success it can be used to
determine some laser beam profile by scanning photo
of a laser spot, or to estimate attenuation constant for
pumpin beam passing through some laser rod.
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(ARC) Home Planet Full [13 893 kb]
Home Planet is a Microsoft Windows 9x/2000 application
which calculates the position of the Earth, Sun, Moon,
planets, asteroids, comets, and Earth satellites with
high accuracy.
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(ARC) Edmart Education Widgets pack 8 in 1 for Win32 [33 356 kb]
I've collected all of these long-forgotten educational
programs into one archive because I bet your kids will
like them. IT will help your children learn to understand
how works different things and I bet they will begin
to understand physics and chemistry.
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(ARC) Engineering Power Tools 2.02 Fixed for Win32 [2 671 kb]
Engineering Power Tools is a library of engineering
programs that can be used to quickly solve a wide range
of commonly encountered engineering problems. Instant
access to over 70 programs and data tables, programs
are neatly catagorized with drop-down menus, standard
graphic interface eliminates learning curve, solves
complex multi-step problems quickly with minimal input,
no wasted time hunting for formulas and performing manual
calculations,·It will work over your LAN from one central
location.
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(ARC) Morse Trainer 0.1.4 for Win32 [556 kb]
Morse code training program.
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(ARC) CwGet morse decoder 1.50 for Win32 [1 141 kb]
Morse code (CW) via sound card to text. No additional
hardware required - your need only receiver and computer
(5x86-133 or better) with sound card.
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(ARC) Sensitivility and Detection Analyzer for Win32 [416 kb]
Radio telescope calculation program for amateur radio astronomy.
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(ARC) Tierazon 2.9 for Win32 [503 kb]
A program for constructing fractols from the Mendelbrot
set with many possible options for parameters.
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(ARC) Shadows 1.0 for Win32 [1 007 kb]
Shadows is a program for calculating flat sundials. This
allows anyone to create a watch face for any location and
wall orientation. The result can be printed in full size,
and all the numerical designations will be provided
to allow you to make a dial. Free program for designing
a sundial.
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Databases and units converters
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(ARC) Food item components for Win32 [1 590 kb]
The data for this program was obtained from the FNIC
website and is taken from Release 12 of the USDA
Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Abbreviated.
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(ARC) Vikrant's PC Glossary 3 [585 kb]
Local glossaryt of computer terms for Windows 9x/2000/XP
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(ARC) XWords cracker 1.1 for Win32 [297 kb]
The program is an assistant in solving crossfords. You
can write a word without several letters and get answer
options.
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(ARC) Hieroglyph tutorial for Win32 [1 221 kb]
A education software and knowledge base about ancient
Egyptian writing.
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(ARC) Quote of the Day 1.1 for Win32 [3 364 kb]
Developer made QOTD because he wanted a decent program
to display cute quotes and quips when starting up Windows.
This program really has its roots in any number of fortune
cookie programs for a number of different platforms.
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(ARC) Lofty Homebrew Helper 2.1.2 for Win32 [229 kb]
This program will help you prepare craft beer of many
varieties, as well as colors. Detailed description and
calculation of the necessary components.
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(ARC) Metric converter 1.3 for Win32 [368 kb]
Converter of units of measurement to the imperial system
from the metric system and vice versa.
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(ARC) Instant Converter for Win32 [3 485 kb]
A powerful converter of different units of measurement,
everything from temperature to time zones. You will always
need this program! Editor choise!
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(ARC) Convert 4.8 for Win32 [169 kb]
Convert is a free and easy to use unit conversion program
that will convert the most popular units of distance,
temperature, volume, time, speed, mass, power, density,
pressure, energy, and many others, including the ability
to create custom conversions!
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(ARC) Gravity Box World View for Win32 [7 051 kb]
This program is a database of statistics for all the
countries of the world. It contains country information
including: Geography, People, Government, Economy,
Communications, Transportation, Military
and Transnational Issues.
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Calendars, clocks, screensavers
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(ARC) 3000 years calendar 1.0.17 for Win32 [1 418 kb]
A wonderful calendar for 3000 thousand years. Shows
at once 4 popular calendar systems of our time: Jewish,
Islamic, Julian, Gregorian. It can also show the phase
of the moon at any time over 3000 years.
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(ARC) Calendar magic 1.38 [884 kb]
The most powerful visualized calendars system for
Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP.
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(ARC) Desktop calendar reminder for Win32 [282 kb]
Simple, compact and convenient desk calendar.
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(ARC) WAAD Calendar Painter 1.0i for Win32 [1 338 kb]
Calendar Painter is a picture calendar builder and printer
progam which provides 3 types of calendar designs.
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(ARC) Chameleon clock 2.51 [1 402 kb]
Very beautiful clock for Win32 with many design options.
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(ARC) Windows Clocks pack [1 340 kb]
Five different clock programs for Win32, replacing the
standard Windows clock.
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(ARC) Chimer clock 1.00.119 for Win32 [198 kb]
Vintage clock with different melodies on your desktop.
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(ARC) Cursor clock for Win9x [1 931 kb]
Clock under the cursor for your Windows 9x.
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(ARC) Simple clock for Win32 [9 kb]
A very little digital clock that sits above all windows
where you place them.
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(ARC) Aquarium Screen Saver [1 021 kb]
The most popular screen saver in the early 2000s in the
form of an aquarium with fish. And, yes. Yes. This is
the same aquarium that was on your secretary's screen
in 2004.
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(ARC) Earth Screen Saver 3.1 for Win32 [515 kb]
The Earth screen saver displays an image of the Earth
as currently illuminated by the Sun, from a variety of
viewpoints. You can view the Earth from the Sun (day
side), the night side, from the Moon, or from an arbitrary
altitude above any point on the globe specified by
latitude and longitude.
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Hacking, encryption, serials
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(ARC) Serials 2000 7.0 for Win32 [2 006 kb]
Owners of older versions of Windows, especially 3x, are
familiar with the problem of missing serial numbers for
abandoned old programs. This iconic database contains
thousands serial numbers for programs up to the year
2000 under Dos/Windows/OS2.
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(ARC) Invisible Secrets 2.1 for Win32 [1 860 kb]
Invisible Secrets 2.0 encrypts and hides files in other
files which do not look suspect of encryption, and can
sneak very easy through the Internet. Invisible Secrets
provides three carriers: JPEG, PNG and BMP. These
are both images files. The JPEGs and PNGs files can
be put on a web page near hundreds of other pictures
from where the addressee (the only person who knows
which is the right image) can download it without
revealing his/hers identity.
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(ARC) Crypto4 Files 2.4.51 for Win32 [2 187 kb]
Crypto4 Files lets you perform both simple file operations
such as pack files into ZIP archive, send files by e-mail,
securely delete files and advanced security operations
such as signing and encryption of files and folders. All
operations are performed in a couple of clicks, e.g. you
can pack files into ZIP archive, sign the archive and send
it by e-mail by selecting one command in Explorer context
menu.
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(ARC) Cipher for Win32 [387 kb]
Text Encoder/Decoder Program. Send encoded messages
to your friends. hey will then be able to decode them
using the agreed SEED code. Double encode them for
added security.
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Math, calculations and algebra
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(ARC) Pneu calc for Win32 [771 kb]
PneuCalc is a program which will calculate: Pneumatic
cylinder bore size. The amount of force generated by
a cylinder. The minimum Cv rating of a pneumatic valve.
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(ARC) Ellipse Calc 0.47 for Win32 [733 kb]
This software calculates efficiency of light delivery
in lasers by means of elliptic and ovoid reflectors.
The code uses raytracing method in a simple layout
consisting of elliptic reflector and two cylindric rods:
lamp and laser crystal. The lamp is usually referred
as 'source' and the laser crystal is called as 'receptor'
or 'target'.
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(ARC) Gain Calc 0.2 for Win32 [822 kb]
Laser Gain calculator is a tiny software to estimate the
laser gain if stored energy, laser rod diameter and laser
medium type are known.
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(ARC) Inductance coil calculation 1.0 for Win32 [196 kb]
A small utility for calculations with 3 language support.
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(ARC) Algebra calculator for Win32 [1 001 kb]
Regular algebraic calculator for education.
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(ARC) Algebra Calculator 98 5.3 for Win32 [487 kb]
A powerful calculator for complex calculations, I also
added the update of calculations and data to the archive.
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(ARC) Dead line 2.36 for Win32 [1 418 kb]
This is a free educational software that provides visual
indications about the real roots of an equation. DeadLine
can solve equations, evaluate and integrate functions,
find derivatives and plot graphs
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(ARC) Calculator Collection for Win32 [862 kb]
Calculator for calculating fractions, time and money.
In other words, a programmable calculator.
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(ARC) Moff Free Calc for Win32 [758 kb]
A powerful calculator that stores math operations and
actions in a side window so you never forget anything.
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(ARC) HCalc for Win32 [38 kb]
Console calculator ported from Unix systems to Windows.
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(ARC) Riona Calc 3.92 for Win32 [277 kb]
A powerful calculator designed to work with arithmetic
exrpessions.
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(ARC) Solway Expressions Calc for Win32 [1 884 kb]
This calculator does not contain any buttons; all
calculations are carried out in the form of standard
text formulas, for example: 2*2.
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(ARC) Graphmatica 1.60e for Win32 [279 kb]
This is powerful, easy to use, equation plotter with
numerical and calculus features. Graphs Cartesian
functions, relations, and inequalities, plus polar,
parametric, and ODEs.
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(ARC) Scale 2.0 for Win32 [133 kb]
Scale presents some unusual tools to help in the design
of forms, web pages, presentations and other visual
materials. From the Tool bar you can open the Rule,
to measure horizontal and vertical distances in seven
different units, the Magnifier to enlarge, up to 30 times,
any image or text in the screen, the Angle Measurement
Tool, to measures angles formed by lines in the screen,
in degrees and radians, the Color Mixer/Picker to mix and
pick colors anywhere in the screen and get the respective
codes in 6 systems and a small Calculator with some
useful features.
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(ARC) Wonder Web Screen Ruler 4.3 for Win32 [595 kb]
The on-screen ruler that allows you to measure something
in multiple units. Yes, this also exists...
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(ARC) My Ruler 0.5 for Win32 [439 kb]
The simplest screen ruler.
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(ARC) Slabacus 2.0 for Win32 [1 559 kb]
Slabacus 2.0 provides both a simulation of a 1960's
slide rule AND a simulation of a 15th century Japanese
abacus.
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Notes, Reminders, Schedulers
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(ARC) ATnotes 9.5 for Win32 [702 kb]
A widget that allows you to place yellow stickers with
your notes directly on your Windows desktop. This way
you save paper. The program itself hangs in the tray
and does not interfere with anything.
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(ARC) Magical Glass 1.0.0.3 for Win32 [60 kb]
Change your cursor with a magnifier for analyzing small
sized details. Screen magnifier.
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(ARC) Contact book 1.2 for Win32 [840 kb]
A simple and in the same time very convenient contact
book. Can be minimized to your system tray.
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(ARC) Today for Win32 [228 kb]
Today is a small utilities that will help you remember
some special dates or events (holidays, birthdays,
anniversary, etc.) everytime you turn on your computer.
Today comes with some additional features like your
daily biorhythm, your favorite quote of the day and more.
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(ARC) Key Note 1.6.5 for Win32 [3 141 kb]
Keynote is a flexible, multi-featured tabbed notebook,
based on Windows standard RichEdit control. It's always
acessible with a single keypress, even if you work in
another application. It's certainly more fun to use than
pen and paper! A large number of text formatting functions
allows you to create very readable, clear, and well
organized notes.
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(ARC) PINs 4.50.0.86 for Win32 [887 kb]
PINs is a free feature-rich Windows program for safe
and comfortable storing of any secure information like
passwords, accounts, PINs etc. PINs uses a secure 448
bit Blowfish algorithm to ensure the data are not
crackable. The password used for securing access to
stored data is not saved anywhere. PINs is equipped
in a number of security functions like files wiping.
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(ARC) Drink Water Pop Up Reminder for Win32 [359 kb]
Yes, this program pops up in the middle of your screen
for a few seconds every so often to remind you to keep
drinking water.
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(ARC) Quick Notes 1.0 for Win32 [312 kb]
Organizes and structures your notes in the form of
a useful file tree in rtf format.
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ToolBars, HotKeys, Menu
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(ARC) Pbar 1.41 for Win32 [557 kb]
Sensational button bar launcher; holds up to 100 items
& includes auto-hide feature!
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(ARC) Virtual menu for Win32 [166 kb]
Allows you to quickly call and launch any number programs
and folders from your system tray.
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(ARC) Wonderful icon 2.0 for Win32 [215 kb]
The Wonderful Icon comes with the means to help you
configure, and map hotkeys for different internal and
external functions.
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(ARC) Captan Tray 3.1 for Win32 [142 kb]
Captain Tray is a simple and effective tool for System
Tray and TaskBar management.
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(ARC) FastKake 1.1 for Win32 [120 kb]
FastKake will create a set of handy and useful shortcuts
which will give you full control of your Windows operating
system. There will be shortcuts to quickly shutdown/reboot
/standby/hibernate the computer, lock the desktop or logoff
the current user.
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(ARC) Run IT 2.0 for Win32 [39 kb]
RUNit is a simple but yet powerful launchpad for Win9x
and NT(4.0 and above). RUNit gives you quick access to
applications, documents, folders and shortcuts. Unlike
many other launchpads RUNit doesn't occupy any space
on your screen - you only see it when you actually use it.
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(ARC) Hotkeys 1.4 for Win32 [408 kb]
Give your poor mouse a break with Hotkeys. Hotkeys
is similar to the Microsoft Intellitype software, in that
it gives you fast and easy access to a lot of common
Windows elements through keyboard shortcuts.
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(ARC) Hot kicks 2.0 for Win32 [118 kb]
You can view useful info about your computer: your IP
address, the physical ram of your computer, screen
resolution etc. Just press Ctrl+Alt+u. Pressing Alt+i
will launch the detailed Microsoft system information.
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(ARC) Restart Windows 98 for Win9x [391 kb]
Restart Windows 95/98. Run the program and it happens,
no button press to actuate. The process can be interrupted
with a button press. Windows restarts after 5 seconds.
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(ARC) Restart Windows XP for WinNT [622 kb]
Restart Windows XP/NT/2000 Run the program and it
happens, no button press to actuate. This version does
not have a button to interrupt the process.
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(ARC) Top IT! 5 for Win32 [979 kb]
Makes your selected programs always on top of all windows.
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(ARC) Copy To for Win32 [90 kb]
With CopyTo you'll stop browsing your explorer to just
copy some files or directories. CopyTo is a shell Add-on
accessible via a menu item added to the explorer pop-up
menu!
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Screen capturers utilites
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(ARC) Captura 1.0 for Win32 [957 kb]
A screen image capture utility that can do this not
only as a whole, but also in fragments screen.
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(ARC) MWSnap 3.0.0.74 for Win32 [616 kb]
MWSnap is a small yet powerful Windows program for
snapping (capturing) images from selected parts of the
screen.
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(ARC) Screen capturer for Win32 [341 kb]
A simple utility for capturing a screen image and saving
it to a JPG or BMP file.
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(ARC) WsCMD screen capturer for Win32 [448 kb]
It's strange to imagine, but this is a console utility for
capturing an image of your screen with many parameters.
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(ARC) Hyper cam 1.6 [480 kb]
HyperCam captures the action from your Windows screen and
saves it to AVI (Audio-Video Interleaved) movie file. Your
machine may run in any color mode. Sound from your system
microphone is also recorded.
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Widgets for PC hardware tests
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(ARC) Nokia monitor test for Win32 [26 kb]
A once popular portable program for testing your monitor
screen.
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(ARC) SndChk test for Win32 [768 kb]
Separate checks for the Left and Right speakers, to check
that you have them on the correct side. Mono mode, where
both left and right signals are combined, indicates whether
the speakers are in or out of phase.
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(ARC) TV picture adjustment grid for console [35 kb]
Perhaps you need to configure your TV, then this program
for you.
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Decorations for Windows
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(ARC) Aston Shell 1.26 [1 171 kb]
Desktop Manager and Shell Replacement for Windows
9x/NT/2000. Very small, fast, stable and cool!
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(ARC) Windows Blinds [1 748 kb]
Skins for your Windows 9x that change the windows
interface, the position of buttons, and also provide new
icons and graphic effects.
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Other categories
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(ARC) VBadge Lite for Win32 [1 436 kb]
This software is very helpful for printing ID cards,
business cards and greeting cards, you can also use
it to print labels. It will arrange cards for you on the
paper automatically. It supports scanners, digital
cameras, video capture cards, and OLE object.
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(ARC) Windows 95 Power Toys for Win9x [206 kb]
This enhancements were developed by members of the Win95
team, and are now being made available to Win95 users here.
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(ARC) Widgets ToolsPackage 8.8.4 for Win32 [1 541 kb]
Includes 59 tools running without installation:
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