Rainlendar is a skinnable, easy-to-use calendar that resides on your desktop and shows the days of the current month. You can add events and tasks with customizable icons and formats to the calendar and be reminded when they occur. Rainlendar uses the standard iCalendar format to store its events and tasks so you can easily transfer them between applications.
Cross-platform (Windows, Linux, OS X).
Note: Rainlendar Lite is the freeware version of Rainlendar Pro (Payware). The lite version is missing network shared calendars, Outlook support and other features.
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Runs on: | Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Win11 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Liteware |
How to extract: |
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What's new? | See: https://www.rainlendar.net/download/Changes.txt |
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tomcat
on 2018-12-25 03:12
The instructions say:
hamasaki
on 2020-02-28 00:31
It's not stealth. It also creates the following:
peterburten
on 2022-05-16 04:45
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Would it work with Windows 7, 32 bits version ? |
RIOT (Radical Image Optimization Tool) presents a before-and-after image compression view that allows you to reduce file size of an image into JPG, PNG, or GIF format. Includes optional metadata removal, batch operations, compression to a target file size, transparency options, and other common editing functions (flip, rotate, zoom, pan). Notable versus similar software in the ability to gradually reduce the available colors one-by-one (7, 8, 9, 10...), not just milestones of 16, 32, 64 etc.
The program is also available as a plugin for XnView, GIMP, or Irfanview (see website).
Functional in Linux using Wine. Many of the official entries here on PortableFreeware have used RIOT for compression. Note that the installer version of this program is considered adware.
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Runs on: | Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: |
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Similar/alternative apps: | FileOptimizer |
What's new? | See: https://riot-optimizer.com/changelog/ |
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Ennovy
on 2023-12-25 12:44
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The 32-bit version is still at v1.0.1, but the latest 64-bit version is 2023.12.0 |
oggdropXPd is a simple, drag-and-drop encoder and decoder that converts WAV files to the open "Ogg Vorbis" format or visa-versa. The program includes auto-tagging, renaming of encoded files, setting of advanced encoder parameters, use of VorbisGain tags on decode, playlist (.m3u) creation, and others. Encoding options can be configured by right-clicking on the program window.
It will also uncompress Ogg Vorbis into WAV files. The program can encode from Monkey's Audio (APE), FLAC, LPAC, OptimFROG (OFR) but requires extracting the various DLLs (see website) to the application folder.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | GNU GPLv2 |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch oggdropXPd.exe. |
What's new? |
See: https://rarewares.org/ogg-oggdropxpd.php |
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webfork
on 2010-01-04 23:19
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When I encode recorded audio, I always put it in OGG format just because its smaller than MP3 but I still know I'll be able to find a player for it (not so with other formats). I use this program at its lowest setting. Works great. |
Privacy Mantra keeps your computer clean from online and offline information. The program removes the list of web sites visited in the undeletable index.dat file, even after the Internet history and cache has been removed, as well as information of executables you run, movies watched, and documents opened. This program helps address many possible privacy violations that can’t be deleted manually as they are locked by the operating system.
Supports 32 and 64-bit.
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Runs on: | WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the installer and extract to a folder of your choice. The application files are in the $INSTDIR subfolder. Launch privacymantra.exe. |
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Emka
on 2010-12-20 14:03
Sounds nice. Does it have any advantages over CCleaner?
Pax
on 2010-12-23 12:56
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Haven't run the application yet but it looks like a good addition. Love the documentation on the site where the author details *exactly* what's cleaned out. It's rare to see that level of documentation and it's appreciated. |
VLC is a skinnable, feature-rich media player that supports a wide variety of multimedia file and streaming formats. It can play files while they download, from inside RAR files, online radio stations, convert video formats and much more.
The software can also behave as a streaming server for delivering video in unicast or multicast mode.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Win11 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes. If following "How to extract". |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | GPL |
How to extract: |
Optionally, delete unnecessary locales, and avoid optional traces by running (see this) VLC with a custom config like vlc --config=zero-cache containing: [qt] qt-recentplay=0 qt-privacy-ask=0 [core] plugins-cache=0 |
Similar/alternative apps: | MPC-HC, SMPlayer, PotPlayer |
What's new? | See: |
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lwc
on 2021-11-05 04:05
Per the last comment (or rather comments), it's true VLC is infamous for never including the 64 bit in the regular download page.
PAFuser
on 2022-03-07 20:48
Also available from PortableApps.com (32 bit). (64 bit can replace PortableApps 32 bit files.)
MoisheP
on 2023-10-13 14:18
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It might be easier for some to download the Windows installer, e.g., vlc-3.0.19-win64.exe directly from videolan.org and unpack using 7-Zip to the VLC folder. |
Floola is a standalone application to manage your iPod (iTunes 7.3 and below) or your Motorola mobile phone (any model supporting iTunes). It is a cross-platform program that can run directly from your iPod. Floola supports all most common used iPod features including podcasts, smart playlists, notifications, search lost/duplicate files, videos, HTML list export, etc.
The program may be able to fix an iPod if other software caused problems.
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Runs on: | Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | None |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch Floola.exe. |
What's new? |
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Gigi
on 2010-10-30 13:30
Floola deleted all of my music off my iPod, and now it won't even open. I'm using a Korean computer that won't download iTunes properly, so could that be a problem? Is there any way to get my music back?
webfork
on 2010-10-31 20:37
Gigi:You'll probably want to look at or post to Floola's forum for help with that: http://www.floola.com/home/myforum/
Emka
on 2011-12-25 15:37
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The homepage mentions a version for use with an iPod and one just for use on a PC. |
SniffPass is a small password monitoring software that listens to your network, capturing the passwords that pass through your network adapter and display them instantly. SniffPass captures passwords using the 'Raw Socket' method. It is able to determine the following Protocols: POP3, IMAP4, SMTP, FTP, and HTTP (basic authentication passwords).
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Runs on: | Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | It uses the 'Raw Sockets' method, but can have some limitations on certain systems. If it's unable to capture passwords try either WinPcap capture driver or the Microsoft Network Monitor, which should solve the problem. |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch SniffPass.exe. |
What's new? |
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CrimsonStrange
on 2010-07-15 11:13
Symantec AntiVirus says this program is a threat - labels it HackTool.SniffPass Info from the Symantec site: Updated: January 15, 2010 4:46:01 PM
Tintenkiller
on 2010-09-08 09:15
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Sadly, that's pretty common nowadays. |
CPU TrueSpeed will run a frequency calculation algorithm (speed test) to determine at what internal speed (frequency) the processor (CPU) is actually running.
Note: Will not work with i486 and older CPUs.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 |
Writes settings to: | None |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch CpuTrueSpeed.exe. |
What's new? |
https://www.geocities.ws/izenkov/product-truespeed-hist.htm
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Stock.Div is an investment management application targeted primarily to Dividend Growth Investment, but with a variety of related functionality. The program makes it easier to view income from dividends in a rich dashboard visualization, as well as separate relevant portfolio data into sections.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download StockDiv.exe to a folder of your choice and launch. |
What's new? |
See: https://www.softpedia.com/progChangelog/Stock-Div-Changelog-255004.html |
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Midas
on 2017-02-01 12:07
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Please, somebody update the database entry icon, it looks unsightly pixelated as it is... :( |
Portable Update helps machines run system updates from Microsoft. The program works to download updates independently for later installation, increasing stability and overall security.
This is useful in many circumstances including:
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | Administrator rights; MSVBVM60.DLL. |
Stealth: ? | No |
Path portability: | Automatic relative path (eg. ..\..\personal\work.doc) |
License: | Free for personal use |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch PortUp.exe. |
What's new? |
See: http://www.portableupdate.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=5&sid=1603cb0d22e1c6c6e9abf84cd2ca34ab |
CurrProcess displays the list of all processes currently running on your system. For each process, you can view the list of all modules (DLL files) that the process loads into memory. for all processes and modules, additional useful information is also displayed: product name, version, company name, description of the file, the size of the file, and more.
Also provides the ability to change the priority of a process, kill a process, dump memory of process into a text file, create HTML report containing information about a process with the list of all modules that it loads into memory, save the list of all running processes into text or HTML file, and copy process or module information to the clipboard.
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Runs on: | Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | If you want to run CurrProcess on Windows NT, you should download the 'psapi.dll' and place it in your system32 directory. |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch CProcess.exe. |
What's new? |
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SavageEd2 is a very small and fast Notepad replacement. It can edit files of any size, limited only by memory. It can encrypt text files using AES encryption with 256 bit key (max 32 character password) in .enc format. It has Pattern searching features and written in x86 assembly language (HLA).
Note: SavageEd2 is the replacement for former SavageEd.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder. |
License: | Freeware/Open Source |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch SavageEd.exe. |
What's new? | Full changelog at https://github.com/Androthi/SavageEd/blob/master/CHANGE_LOG.md. |
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IanFromBarrie
on 2021-07-05 10:24
Just now (2021-07-05) Google says "this file is infected with a virus. Only the owner can download ..."
__philippe
on 2021-07-05 15:11
V*rus Total reported infection ratio (19/74) is indeed a tad too high for comfort...:-(
Midas
on 2021-08-03 07:38
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The former program's webpage (see below) is very outdated. Linked to Github. |
Switcheroo can quickly switch two files' names with a drag-and-drop inteface.
Written in AutoHotkey.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | None |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | No |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch Switcheroo.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | Swap'em, Name Swapper |
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Easy Timer is a simple and minimalistic clock/alarm timer with over 35 alarm sounds. It supports extensive interface customization and displaying a custom text message with the alarm. By default, the timer's progress shows over top of the regular clock in red.
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Runs on: | WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes. If launched with -portable parameter, otherwise saves to AppData. |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Free for personal use |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch EasyTimer.exe -portable. |
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Password Tech is a suite of security tools, including a strong random password and data file generator, text encryption tool, and master password generator.
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | GNU GPLv2 |
How to extract: | Download the "PwTech-xxx-32bit.zip" or "PwTech-xxx-64bit.zip" package depending on your operating system, and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch PwTech.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | gpg4usb, Secure Password Generator |
What's new? | See: https://pwgen-win.sourceforge.io/news/ |
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joby_toss
on 2015-01-25 11:21
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Check the forum topic: http://www.portablefreeware.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1496 |
TimeSync gets the current time from a NIST server and adjusts the PC clock if necessary. It will try alternative servers in case the time cannot be obtained from the first server. You can use the "/auto" parameter to run TimeSync so that it will automatically synchronize the time without user action.
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | Administrator rights |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: |
Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch timesync.exe. Optionally, delete unnecessary language files. |
What's new? |
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Terrine
on 2010-08-15 05:44
Emsisoft Anti-malware scan found DealHelper.com malware... which is strange because I've been using it for years. Anyone?
Rob
on 2010-12-02 22:27
In my eternal quest for optimization I (accidentally) removed NTP support from my XP installation through nLite, so this program is very useful to restore lost functionality at a small footprint :)
shodan816
on 2012-08-09 12:28
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As a couple of others have stated, this utility is completely unnecessary for Windows XP, Vista and Win7 because they already have time synchronizers built in. Other than for a school assignment for 'Intro to Programming 101,' I have no idea why someone would waste their time writing it. |
MKVcleaver extracts various data from MKV video files. It can be used in a batch mode (loading and extracting data from many files) as well as single file mode. It has a simple interface, but a lot of functionality.
The program is an outdated alternate graphical user interface for MKVToolNix (which is newer and has its own GUI including a 64-bit version).
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | GPL |
How to extract: | The portable version of MKVCleaver is now a part of the installer. You must run the installer to get the Portable version. Follow the instruction included in the installation wizard. |
Similar/alternative apps: | MKVToolnix |
What's new? | See: https://blogs.sapib.ca/apps/v-0-8-0-0-released/ |
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juverax
on 2024-04-04 09:58
https://blogs.sapib.ca/apps/mkvcleaver/mkvcleaver-downloads/
juverax
on 2024-04-04 10:16
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V.0.8.0.0 ( https://blogs.sapib.ca/apps/new-inno-installer/ ) : |
Vector Clock provides a fully scalable desktop clock and alarm that can be placed anywhere on your screen, rotated with total freedom, resized to any scale and set in 3D perspective view without losing any quality. The program offers a variety of beautiful faces and colors, from classic to modern.
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder. A third file, clock-name.config will be created when you run the exe. |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: |
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Similar/alternative apps: | Digital Clock |
What's new? |
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I am Baas
on 2010-11-30 16:06
@Jimmy Neutron
webfork
on 2010-11-30 17:24
Installation instructions updated. Note that I didn't test the "install as portable" option, which might work fine.
dmg
on 2011-04-02 23:43
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I just tried one and it no longer appears to be stealth. The individual clocks used to store settings in the application folder as hidden files, but that no longer appears to be the case. |
RJ TextEd is a full featured text, source code and web development editor. The program includes spell checking, auto completion, HTML validation, templates, as well as a dual pane file commander with (S)FTP client. Includes support for regular expressions, PHP, ASP, JavaScript and CSS/HTML editing with integrated preview.
A earlier version (14.81) is also available for WinXP, Vista, and Wine users.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Win11 / Wine |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the "Portable Version" self-extracting EXE and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch TextEd.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | PSPad, SynWrite, Notepad++ |
What's new? | Full changelog at: https://rj-texted.se/#download. |
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Alextp
on 2018-01-07 00:29
If you want small startup time, good one is CudaText, starts fast, less exe size.
Pendrive
on 2022-02-12 05:12
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This program seems to have a huge file-size for what it is. Is it an electron-based program and, if so, should that not be noted here? |
WinAudit performs a rapid and exhaustive audit of installed software, license information, security configuration, hardware inventory, network settings etc. The report can be save in various formats (text, PDF, HTML etc.), sent via email or exported to a database via ODBC.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | EUPL |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch WinAudit.exe. |
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ripu
on 2015-10-13 10:15
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When I posted that comment, the "Stealth:" information was missing. So I asked. Now it's been added. |
Snap2HTML takes a "snapshot" of folder structures on your harddrive and saves to an HTML file. The output is a modern, application-like view that feels like a real application, similar to Explorer. The program uses a treeview with folders that you can click to view the contained files. Includes a built-in file search with wildcards and breadcrumb-style path all within a single, easily distributed file.
Directory data can also be saved as text, CSV (spreadsheet), or JSON.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Wine |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | GNU GPLv3 |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch Snap2HTML.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | LS - File List Generator, Directory Lister, MiTeC DirList |
What's new? |
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Pax
on 2019-04-27 15:53
Update: I installed the latest version (2.0) a few days ago: had previously been working with v1.94 (on Linux and previously on Win7). Was able to test both versions on Windows 10 only (Oct/2018 update) - my Linux laptop is being replaced.
Pax
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Update on my comment of 2019-04-27 regarding Snap2HTML on Linux/WINE. |
OpenedFilesView displays the list of all opened files on your system. For each opened file, the handle value, read/write/delete access, file position, the process that opened the file etc. are displayed. You can also close one or more opened files, or terminate the processes that opened these files. This is particularly handy when you are trying to delete/move/open a file and Windows complains that the file is "locked".
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | Administrator rights |
Stealth: ? | No. HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_NIRSOFTOPENEDFILESDRIVER |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract a folder of your choice. Launch OpenedFilesView.exe. |
What's new? |
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Mark
on 2011-02-20 09:13
There is a 64-bit version available:
misan
on 2016-05-13 16:45
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It's a ~ GUI for openfiles.exe. |
Bvckup 2 is a backup/synchronization tool that uses "delta" copy methods, meaning it only transfers changes to a file or files rather than recopying the entire set. This is frequently faster, saves bandwidth for network backups and can help flash media live longer by reducing the overall number of disk writes. The program can do real-time, periodic or manual backups, and also functions as a file copier that can pause and resume both local and network transfers.
Note: this program is an unsupported beta, meaning that the author provides a commercial version of the program that includes support. A previous, freeware version with fewer features is available from bvckup.com.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware (unsupported beta) |
How to extract: |
Note: Over time that the contents of the "Config" can grow to substantial size. If it grows too large for your storage device, start a new profile and delete the old folder. |
Similar/alternative apps: | AutoVer, FolderSync |
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Ding-A-Ling
on 2019-06-03 18:27
@Midas
Ding-A-Ling
on 2019-06-03 18:33
Link_www.portablefreeware.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=7616&p=29747&hilit=comment+trash#p29747
Midas
on 2019-06-04 06:28
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If two ranked users click that trashcan icon, it will be deleted, too. I already did. :) |
WinContig is an easy-to-use file defragmentation program that allows defrag of parts of the drive. This is useful for squeezing extra performance out of important or frequently used files or programs without wasting time and energy cleaning up the rest of the drive.
Note that this is recommended only on magnetic disks. Flash-based drives (SSDs and thumb drives) don't benefit from defragmentation and such maintenance tools can reduce the life of the drive.
The program engine is based on the standard Microsoft defragmentation API and allows you to group files into profiles, accepting a number of available command-line switches for additional control.
Category: | |
Runs on: | Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: |
Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch WinContig.exe or WinContig64.exe (for 64-bit OS). Optionally, delete unnecessary language files. |
Similar/alternative apps: | UltraDefrag |
What's new? | See: https://www.mdtzone.it/sw/wincontig/en/history.html |
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__philippe
on 2018-09-12 08:35
Sysinternals' lean Contig.exe v1.8 (248KB) CLI will defrag selected files just as well…;-)
appsuser
on 2019-11-27 20:17
Although a little difficult to figure out, have successfully used this to defragment fragmented .ISO files resulting from an AnyBurn .IMG file conversion.
gbrao
on 2021-02-28 23:18
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WRT __philippe post (2018-09-12 08:35) on sysinternals CONTIG v1.8 : |
Hex-Ed is a quite small and efficient Hex Editor for programmers.
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | None |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch HN_Hex-Ed.exe. |
What's new? |
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Niels Horn
on 2009-09-07 10:56
The download link has been updated to the new site where Hex-Ed can be downloaded without problems.
corvaxmuzzy
on 2013-04-10 05:52
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81KB. I don't know why I love these small proggies so much. Anyhow, this editor works great. It is not polished, but it certainly works. Good call, AlephX. |
SpyMe Tools help detect changes to the filesystem and registry by taking "before" and "after" snapshots of the system. The content of these snapshots can be visually displayed or two of them can be compared for differences to determine changes. SpyMe Tools also includes a real-time registry monitor that you can use to determine the registry access characteristics of any application.
Note: Website down, linking to Softpedia.
Category: | |
Runs on: | Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | No. Writes to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\LC IBros Solutions (thanks wolfghost) |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: |
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Similar/alternative apps: | Regshot2 Unicode |
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Pmiddy
on 2014-06-19 04:09
Site is for sale, not sure I want to try/use software that no longer has a website/support site. Just my 2¢. Not sure if webmaster wants to delete this program from the list of programs in their database.
Midas
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SpyMe Tools is still available from http://www.softpedia.com/get/PORTABLE-SOFTWARE/System/System-Enhancements/Windows-Portable-Applications-Portable-SpyMe-Tools.shtml ... |
DriveImage XML allows you to backup any logical drive or partition to an image file, even if the drive or partition is currently in use. You can browse an image file, view/extract files from it, or restore the image to the same or different drive. It also has a function to help you clone one hard disk to another.
Category: | |
Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | None. (Don't check the logging option.) |
Dependencies: | Administrative rights |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Partial. The program itself doesn't support unicode, but it uses Windows Shadow Copy for backing-up. |
License: | Free for non-commercial use |
How to extract: |
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Midwest Dave
on 2011-01-22 19:11
I have my doubts regarding how "portable" this program is. I know it's popular...but portable...not so sure. I decided to try running it in a sandbox (Sandboxie). It wouldn't even install in the sandbox. Makes me think this program is trying to install a driver and sandboxie is stopping it. If so, then it's not portable in my sense of the word.
webfork
on 2011-01-23 18:21
Dave: Many programs that have access to system areas and require admin rights are difficult to effectively virtualize by Sandboxie or other programs.
abc
on 2012-01-13 01:28
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I really wanted to try this but it kept crashing on Vista.. I guess I'm stuck with Clonezilla (not such a bad thing, actually) |
BlueScreenView scans all your minidump files created during 'blue screen of death' crashes and displays the information about all crashes in one table. For each crash, BlueScreenView displays the minidump filename, the date/time of the crash, the basic crash information displayed in the blue screen (Bug Check Code and 4 parameters) and the details of the driver or module that possibly caused the crash (filename, product name, file description and file version).
This program is useful for both developers and non-programmers to determine both the cause and possible workarounds for major crashes.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch BlueScreenView.exe. |
What's new? |
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Mark
on 2010-08-17 14:24
Great tool, and a utility that Windows Admin Tools should have by default. Disabling automatic restart and writing down error codes is one thing, but this is so useful when helpful other users who often fail to record the correct information -- and saves them doing so when installed. Two thumbs up.
webfork
on 2012-07-24 18:45
Saw this tool getting used recently by high-level tech support folks. Definitely an important tool for Windows diagnosis.
webfork
on 2013-03-30 02:24
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Finally had a real need for this -- helped me track down a program that was misbehaving and causing a whole-system crash. Saved a whole lot of time when dealing with support. Wonderful. |
IconsExtract scans the files and folders on your computer, and extract the icons and cursors stored in EXE, DLL, OCX, CPL, and in other file types. You can save the extracted icons to ICO files (or CUR files for cursors), or copy the image of a single icon into the clipboard.
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Runs on: | Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch iconsext.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | Iconus |
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shodan816
on 2011-08-08 10:23
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This is a great icon extractor. Been using it since it was published nearly one year ago. |
ConcaDec is an easy-to-use program to divide and join any file you like (included files larger than 4 GB).
The program generates a tiny automatic rebuild tool along with the split files with a verification checksum (MD5, SHA-1, SHA-224, SHA-256), division preview, progress display, the possibility to pause or cancel the process, and more.
Category: | |
Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | None |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | No |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch ConcaDec.exe. |
NexusFont Viewer is a font viewer and manager. You can view all installed fonts, check font details, activate/deactivate fonts, export a font as bitmap, and more.
Category: | |
Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: |
Download the "portable version" ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch nexusfont.exe. Optionally, delete unnecessary language files |
Similar/alternative apps: | FontViewOK |
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smaragdus
on 2015-11-08 20:48
I have downloaded the latest version(2.6.2.1870) yet NexusFont finds some ghost update.
Provy
on 2017-03-13 15:15
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Thanks for the .ini tip, Christian. Otherwise, the program does "call home" looking for updates. |
WikidPad is a notebook for storing your thoughts, ideas, todo lists, contacts etc. It allows you to easily cross-link the information entered by using "WikiWords" or mixed-case word typed into the editor (e.g. TodoList or JohnDoe).
Cross-platform with clients available for Mac and Linux.
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | MSVCR71.DLL |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Apache |
How to extract: |
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What's new? | Official changelog now at https://github.com/WikidPad/WikidPad/releases. |
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Emka
on 2011-04-18 15:34
Latest stable version is 2.0_1, a release candidate for 2.1 and a beta for 2.2 are also available. Does extraction still work and make it portable?
Midas
on 2014-03-06 15:42
The difference between (Uni)extraction and choosing portable with the installer is mainly the creation of an 'export' sub-folder and a 'binInst.ini' with the following content:
shnbwmn
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It's true, "Trying it is adopting it!" |
WinSorter is able to manipulate highlighted text by selecting text and clicking on the TrayMenu icon. Changes include converting text to upper case, lowercase, and many variations in between. Can sort text alphabetically, numberically, remove duplicates, word count, and even do basic math operations.
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Runs on: | Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | None |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | No |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch Win Sorter -English.exe. |
What's new? |
v1.6.0.8
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Enrico
on 2011-01-06 13:13
Amazing little masterpiece, will save me a lot of time consuming multitasking to get the job done ;-)
Yuli
on 2011-01-15 15:16
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Nice program but... it doesn't work with cyrillic text. Therefore the program is unusable for many people who write in cyrillic. |
FileOptimizer is a broad format file compression tool used to reduce file size without changing the quality, known as "lossless." This is done via wide variety of optimization and recompression tools and techniques. Original files are sent to the recycle bin for restoration in the event the uncompressed version is preferred. A list of the 400+ supported formats include audio/video (MP3, OGG, M4A), image (GIF, JPEG, PNG), office formats (DOCX, XLSX, ODT, PDF) and system files (DLL, EXE).
Supports drag-and-drop of files into the window or onto the program icon. Note that by default the program removes metadata for many file types. This information reduces overall file size and protects privacy but is important to some users (e.g. photographers) and file search tools.
A 64-bit version is available within the folder, the author reports the program is functional in WINE, and can be used on the command line. Many images here on TPFC including our logo have been compressed using FileOptimizer.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Wine |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | GNU AGPL |
How to extract: |
Download the self-extracting 7z.exe package and launch. When prompted, select a folder of your choice. Launch FileOptimizer32.exe or FileOptimizer64.exe (for 64-bit OS). At startup, the program will optionally show ads to support program development. These can be disabled at any time. Optionally, to save space:
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Similar/alternative apps: | ArcThemALL!, PngOptimizer, RIOT |
What's new? |
- Updated Leanify to 0.4.3.280. - Updated pingo to 1.19.3 x64 version. - Updated ECT x64 binaries to 0.9.5. - Updated gifsicle to 1.95. - Updated Ghostscript to 10.03.0. - Updated ImageMagick to 7.1.1.29 with HDRI support. - Updated ffmpeg to 6.1.1 x64. - Updated FLAC to 1.4.3. - Updated cpdf to 2.7.0. - Updated to Minify 2.20.19 x64. - Updated to OptiVorbis 0.2.0 x64. - Updated to mutool 1.23.0. - HTML Tidy for Windows 5.9.14 - Updated UPX to 4.2.3. - Some minor optimizations and code cleanup. - Updated to NSIS 3.10. - Updated to C++ Builder 12.1 Santorini. |
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kilouiski
on 2019-09-20 12:09
I just tried to reduce the size of a video and it has left me exactly the same and with either option: fast and the best.
webfork
on 2019-10-06 22:40
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@kilouiski: FileOptimizer exists because so few programs take the time and energy to fully compress your files with available tools. It sounds like the program used to generate your video was an exception. |
QwikTape is a calculator that allows you to create unlimited documents called tapes and switch between them easily using browser-like tabs.
Additional features:
Category: | |
Runs on: | Win7 / Win10 / Win11 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | MIT License |
How to extract: |
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Similar/alternative apps: | CalcPad, SpeedCrunch, OpalCalc |
What's new? | See: https://github.com/4silvertooth/QwikTape/releases/tag/v0.7 |
Small and powerful personal database programs, that allows you to store all your notes, emails, texts, hyperlinks etc. into one or multiple databases. Maintains the look and feel of the familiar Windows explorer as well as editing, storing, browsing, searching.
NOTE: Website is gone, linking to Internet Archive Wayback Machine.
Category: | |
Runs on: | Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Wine |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Unicode support: | Partial. Unicode filenames are not supported. |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: |
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Kermode
on 2011-06-01 14:23
Generally good, thoug the search function is primitive
outatime
on 2020-05-16 14:18
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Looks like Treepad Software sold their domain treepad.com . https://treepad.com/ |
LockNote works in two ways: it is a notepad that encrypts everything you put inside and also creates copies of itself when you drag-drop a text file into it. You end up with a new EXE that displays the content of that text file when run using the correct password.
Category: | |
Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | None |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | No |
License: | GPL |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch LockNote.exe. |
What's new? |
New:
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Mirek
on 2009-02-08 08:26
New version LockNote 1.0.4:
Gris
on 2009-11-14 17:22
It would be nice if LockNote will have an option to increase font sizes.
codeNinja
on 2015-10-05 08:17
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For everyone still using this, be aware that version 1.0.5 still has some bugs. |
7capture is a fast and easy high-quality screen capture software that allows the capture of windows' rounded corners and transparent backgrounds that have increased in popularity since Windows XP. It also enables export to semi-transparent PNG, JPEG, GIF or BMP image.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | None |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the installer and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch 7capture.exe. |
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scanbix
on 2010-06-21 15:01
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Takes captures only for full screen. Did not find how to capture area. |
FotoSketcher helps you take existing photos and modify them for a vintage or vibrant look, as well as a long list of available pencil sketch, pen-and-ink, or hand-drawn painting looks. All modifications include with a variety of settings and tweaks to control the look from dramatic to slight.
Also includes basic photo editing tools such as text, crop, rotate, even automatic contrast and sharpening.
Alternatively, FotoSketcher Portable is also available.
Category: | |
Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download FotoSketcher_X.XX_portable_32bit.exe or FotoSketcher_X.XX_portable_64bit.exe to a folder of your choice and launch. |
What's new? |
See: https://fotosketcher.blogspot.com/ |
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Extra Keys helps you to type many letters and symbols that may not appear on your keyboard, including accented characters for French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Scandinavian languages, as well as many other special symbols.
A 64-bit version is available (within the folder).
Category: | |
Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | None |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch extrakeys.exe (for 32-bit OS) or extrakeys-x64.exe (for 64-bit OS). |
Similar/alternative apps: | Free Virtual Keyboard |
What's new? | See: https://www.deeproot.co.uk/blog/tag/extra-keys/ |
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juverax
on 2023-05-16 10:06
Lexilogos (online service, but downloadable ) has currently 177 different keyboards.
AndTheWolf
on 2023-06-24 16:04
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Your link points to https://www.deeproot.co.uk/download.html, which does NOT contain a link to the the zip file. The link to the zip file, which "Includes all editions Extra Keys and Extra Keys Pro, both 32-bit and 64-bit", is located in https://www.deeproot.co.uk/extrakeys_downloads.html |
WinFontsView enumerates all fonts installed on your system, and displays them in one simple table. For each font, WinFontsView draws 5 samples of the font in different sizes, in order to allow you to easily find and choose the desired font that you need. The program also allows you to view the fonts as bold, italic, and with underline, as well as it allows you to export the fonts list in an HTML file.
WinFontsView also allows you to choose the right set for non-English characters in fonts and to type the characters displayed in the sample text.
Category: | |
Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch WinFontsView.exe. |
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Shodan
on 2010-02-15 17:59
Same with virtually everything Nir Sofer writes - FANTASTIC! I just replaced Nexus Font with this one. It's GRRRRRRRRREAT ! !
Nick
on 2010-02-16 01:35
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This does not let you view fonts in other directories or install and uninstall fonts like Nexus Font does though. |
Universal USB Installer creates a "Live", or bootable Linux distribution without installation, on an external USB drive. A long list of distributions are available organized by the major groups including Ubuntu, Redhat and SuSE, as well as specialized distros for system management, rescue, security and more.
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Runs on: | Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Wine |
Writes settings to: | None |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware/Open Source |
How to extract: | Download the EXE to a folder of your choice. Launch Universal-USB-Installer-X.X.X.X.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | YUMI (Your Universal Multiboot Installer) |
What's new? | See: https://www.pendrivelinux.com/universal-usb-installer-easy-as-1-2-3/#Changelog |
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webfork
on 2020-10-24 19:44
@JudyGarland: Have you tested on WinXP? I ask because sometimes we list "system requirements / runs on" rather than "supported". For example, a lot of tools here on the site were built before it came out, but we'll list Win10 if it's functional in testing.
JudyGarland
on 2020-11-01 11:39
@webfork: I copy and paste from 'basic (system) requirements' section:
webfork
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@JudyGarland: thanks for the additional detail. As usual, billon sorted it out. |
Monoff puts your monitor in a low power or power off mode, saving electricity.
Note: Main site offline -- linking to Archive.org mirror.
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Runs on: | Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware/Open Source |
How to extract: |
Optionally, rename Monoff4s.exe to Monoff4s.scr to use the program as a screensaver. |
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webfork
on 2012-04-11 00:21
Emka: updated.
Wizzer
on 2024-04-29 12:45
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Tried it out and it solved my problem of a faulty power button at the front of the monitor. I have a lap-top connected to an external monitor. |
WhatIsHang tries to detect software that is currently frozen or hanging, displaying information that can help explain what caused the issue. The program displays a list of related strings and DLL files, useful for developers as well as non-programmers to help find workarounds by helping determine the cause.
More developer-specific information includes Call Stack, Stack Data, Processor Registers, and Memory Data.
Category: | |
Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch WhatIsHang.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | BlueScreenView |
What's new? |
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Bulk Rename Utility allows you to batch rename files and folders based on very flexible, configurable criteria. You can add date-stamps, replace numbers, insert strings, convert cases, add auto-numbers, process folders and subfolders etc.
A 64-bit version is available (within the folder).
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Runs on: | Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder. Some window/column placement settings are written to the registry. |
Stealth: ? | No |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Free for personal use |
How to extract: | Download the "No-Installer" ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Delete BRUHere.dll and BRUHere64.dll. Launch Bulk Rename Utility.exe. |
What's new? |
See: https://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=1 |
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MIKLO
on 2016-01-13 20:07
While this app does many things I find Advanced Renamer is more than enough for my needs and much easier to use and learn, I'm just sayin.
ripu
on 2018-10-18 06:18
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It's great except it does not support regular expression (regex) that contains lookbehind. |
Maxima is a system for the manipulation of symbolic and numerical expressions, including differentiation, integration, Taylor series, Laplace transforms, ordinary differential equations, systems of linear equations, polynomials, and sets, lists, vectors, matrices, and tensors. Maxima yields high precision numeric results by using exact fractions, arbitrary precision integers, and variable precision floating point numbers. Maxima can plot functions and data in two and three dimensions.
Cross platform with clients available for Linux, OS X, and Android (thanks Midas).
X-Maxima is a portablized version of the program. Alternatively, an unstable Maxima portable package is available from PortableApps.com.
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Runs on: | Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | GPL |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch X-Maxima.exe. |
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Midas
on 2014-04-26 20:42
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Available on most comptuing platforms (Linux & MacOS, e.g.), a (well regarded) version of Maxima exists also for Android, see: |
JSONedit is a simple editor for the JavaScript Object Notation format "a text-based open standard designed for human-readable data interchange" (source) with available text and tree views.
Includes array generator using embedded Lua interpreter and Scintilla for text edition.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Wine |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Partial |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch JSONedit.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | JSON Viewer |
What's new? |
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TheCommentWriter
on 2014-06-03 09:56
Nice tool. Should accept copy&pasted JSON-Data too.
jamesmalvi
on 2014-11-27 08:29
I would suggest to use online json viewer http://codebeautify.org/jsonviewer
billon
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There is also UTF-8 branch - http://tomeko.net/software/JSONedit/testing.php |
Remove Empty Directories (RED) searches and deletes empty directories recursively below a given start folder. Let's you check all empty directories before deleting them. Supports multiple delete modes (including Delete to recycle bin). Allows white and black listing of directories by using filter lists. Can detect directories with empty files as empty.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | None |
Dependencies: | .NET Framework 3.5 or later |
Stealth: ? | No. Leaves a folder in AppData. |
License: | Freeware/Open Source |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch RED2.exe. |
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shaegar
on 2012-04-12 09:34
sorry, but it is not really portable, the user.config is stored in AppData in a folder dependend on the location of the exe. This is a typically .NET behavior. If you move your exe, your settings will be lost.
mik.y
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Your folders will be moved to recycle bin, so you dont have to worry. Nice app, but author of this app should really learn to use some kind of config file like shaegar said:D |
Drop Zone creates simple windows to quickly manage files. After dropping files or folders onto the program window, a menu of paths you've configured will pop up, allowing you to quickly copy or move files to those destinations. This organization tool is useful for users who deal with many small files or have a short list of frequent folder destinations.
To create multiple drop zones, simply make copies of DropZone.exe, rename them to something unique (e.g. DropZone1.exe, DropZone2.exe, etc.), and launch all. Since the program supports multiple instances, each drop zone can be configured independently.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch DropZone.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | DropIt |
What's new? |
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awoodby
on 2012-01-19 17:32
Can't you do this with right-click dragging a folder to the desktop and "create shortcut"?
Erkhyan
on 2012-01-20 08:21
Awoodby> …and by manually reconfiguring every single one of your shortcuts every time you switch computers?
awoodby
on 2012-01-25 19:46
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Ah, right, very good point, that IS handy, to make quick links to your storage folders. You can make a folder on the thumb drive "sort_folder", then make shortcuts to folders within that, then put a shortcut to "sort_folder", but not as easy as this app. Good job in finding an app to make that's somewhat original these days. |
7+ Taskbar Tweaker allows you to configure various aspects of the Windows taskbar including mouse configuration, thumbnail handling, pinned items and button combining.
Category: | |
Runs on: | Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: |
NOTE: We recommend avoiding the included updater as it is reported to install the non-portable version of the program (thanks olliebean). |
What's new? | See: https://rammichael.com/downloads/7tt_setup.exe?changelog |
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olliebean
on 2020-08-12 05:20
The stable version (as linked here) doesn't work after the latest Windows update. The beta version (available from the website) works fine, though.
kiwichick888
on 2021-09-06 19:04
Hi, the link downloads the latest version (v5.11.3) and it didn't prompt for portable install. Also, Windows stopped the file running and I had to manually allow it.
Midas
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@kiwichick888: |