Useful Freewares...

[enigmatic.manas]

first of all sorry akshay for replying so late but i am thankful to u for providing me information regarding torrents and also for contributing important information to the forum........u r g8 man...........keep it up....by the way from where did u get all this information??????

[Akshay]

Thnx manas...

Well I get all dis info frm the net & magazines.. So I jus feel I shud share
it with others...

[Akshay]

HDD Low-Level Format Tool 2.36.1181

This freeware utility will let you do a Low-Level format on your HDD. It will format your HDD and re-certify a SATA, IDE, or SCSI hard-disk drive with any size of up to 262144 GB. This utility works with external USB or Firewire HDD; Flash Cards are supported as well. This Low-Level Formatting will erase partitions and every bit of user-data.

http://hddguru.com/download/software....2.36.1181.exe

[Akshay]

Beamfile

Beamfile is a very user friendly file transfer utility. It lets you transfer large files. You can send files up to 5 GB in size. The file transfer is very fast, it's safe and secure. Beamfile uploads the file to a central server, sends a notification via email to the receiving party. The file can then be easily downloaded.

http://www.beamfile.com/BeamFile.exe

[Akshay]

World Cup 2006 Countdown & Organizer

The football scene is hotting up with the 2006 World Cup just around the corner, commencing in a couple of days. This software will help you make sure that you don't miss any of the action. You get the whole schedule with timely updates via internet on the latest wins, goals scored, etc. You can also organize your schedule for the day. Guys, don't worry about not being on time for the game. Be ready with your pack of pop-corn and a can of coke to sit back and enjoy the matches. Let the games begin!

http://www.eyesore.pwp.blueyonder.co...WC06_Setup.zip

[Akshay]

MSN/Yahoo Message Archive Decoder/Viewer

MSN/Yahoo Message Archive Decoder enables you to view MSN/Yahoo chat logs. No, this is not a run-of-the-mill archive tool that archives your online
activities; it empowers you to keep a check on other's online activities.Isn't it something!!! How amazing will it be to be able to keep a check on your
spouse, kids, your nagging boss, or that over ambitious colleague? Yeah! With MSN/Yahoo Message Archive Decoder/Viewer you sure can do that. You can have the access to anybody and everybody's chat logs. It doesn't require a password to view the chat logs. You can secretly turn on archiving option and spy on his/her conversations. You can even view the chat logs from a different computer or print copies of the chat logs.

http://www.fakewebcam.com/download/mymasetup.exe

[rakeshishere]

i tried the freewares u said but they are not free like
Dynadvance Mail notifier
Internet Speed Detector
Gmail in Trillian

so next time be careful u say whether they are free to use or free to download....

[Akshay]

u r rite rakesh dynadvance n speedmeter pro r not freewares... But I have used gmail in trillian without having to pay or register... Dunno... Post edited...

[Akshay]

DeskTask

DeskTask connects to Microsoft Outlook and displays your calendar and task items on the desktop. It displays Calendar items in the current week(next 14 days) and the items you may have in your Outlook task list. The window is pinned to your desktop and is transparent, having no impact if you have a wallpaper.

http://www.carthagosoft.net/desktask.zip

[Akshay]

Adobe Reader SpeedUp:

Adobe Reader SpeedUp is a simple application that was created to help make the loading time of Adobe's Acrobat/Reader software bearable for everyday use. AR SpeedUp only needs to be used once (a process taking only a few seconds) and then your 'Reader will be transformed forever.

http://www.tnk-bootblock.co.uk/getfile.php?id=arsu (232KB only)

[fatguysmart]

dear Akshay thanks for these links.

regarding DU meter,i want to tell you that if you connect to the net using LAN,then your speed shown by the DU meter is exaggerated.If you wwant to know acuurate(or near accurate speed then use this page)

http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/

[Akshay]

Thnx for ur suggestion fatguysmart...

Fomine LAN Chat

This LAN messenger has ICQ-like interface to make using it easy and intuitive. The main window contains the list of users with whom you can exchange messages. There is a separate window for communication with each user; the upper part of that window contains history of messages. Thus, you can be in touch with several people and discuss different topics without getting confused.

http://www.fomine.com/products/messeng1.exe

[Akshay]

Cyberhawk

Cyberhawk is a next-gen security software; simply put, it's threat protection made easy for everyone, even novices! It provides protection against viruses, spyware, trojans, intruders, and other threats to PC security. Cyberhawk does the work of antivirus, anti-spyware, and firewall programs. It is designed to work alongside any current security programs you may already have installed, so you don't need to uninstall your previous antivirus, anti-spyware, firewall, or other security program before installing Cyberhawk.

http://dl.filekicker.com/send/file/1...erhawkBeta.exe

[fatguysmart]

Cyberhawk

Cyberhawk is a next-gen security software; simply put, it's threat protection made easy for everyone, even novices! It provides protection against viruses, spyware, trojans, intruders, and other threats to PC security. Cyberhawk does the work of antivirus, anti-spyware, and firewall programs. It is designed to work alongside any current security programs you may already have installed, so you don't need to uninstall your previous antivirus, anti-spyware, firewall, or other security program before installing Cyberhawk.

http://dl.filekicker.com/send/file/1...erhawkBeta.exe

I think its the BEta version. So will it work properly?

[rakeshishere]

Adobe Reader SpeedUp:

Adobe Reader SpeedUp is a simple application that was created to help make the loading time of Adobe's Acrobat/Reader software bearable for everyday use. AR SpeedUp only needs to be used once (a process taking only a few seconds) and then your 'Reader will be transformed forever.

http://www.tnk-bootblock.co.uk/getfile.php?id=arsu (232KB only)

Intead of using Adobe Reader SpeedUp its better if some one uses foxit reader which i think is best for viewing pdf files and has almost 80% features of adobe reader and guess what its size is not bulky but only 1.5MB while adobe reader consumes 60MB of space

[Akshay]

@fatguysmart
Beta versions do have some bugs n prbs which are fixed b4 d final release.. but it is worth giving a try...

@rakesh
Thnx for ur input

[fatguysmart]

@fatguysmart
Beta versions do have some bugs n prbs which are fixed b4 d final release.. but it is worth giving a try...

Yes I tried it but I dont think it is effective as an firewall.I think its very similar to that XP firewal.
Anywayz,I would like to make the below contributyion to your marvellous thread.!(See below post!)

[fatguysmart]

With NetworkActiv Web Server,you can share files over the internet without the use of file sharing sites such as Rapidshare or Megaupload.

Suppose Fatguy(living in Mumbai) want to Share a file with his friend Akshay living in Pune,then Fatguy would have to upload it to some site,get the link and pass it on to his friend.
So time will be consumed,i,e Fatguy's time to upload the file(say about 15 mins),and also his friend's time who will download it.

What if his friend can directly get the file from Fatguy's PC?This will save time of uploading
Yes this is possible with this software!

How to use?
1)Install the software and select the file you want to share.
2)Go to whatismyip.com,after your IP address is displayed,say like
115.231.15.136,the give your friend the following IP address to enter in the address bar 115.231.15.136:80
3)Soon the page will open as a directory.
4)You can use password authentication if you need.

I have used the software myself.
Its a FREEware:

Other instructions:
If you are using an dyanamic IP then you need to change the IP address(which you gave to friends) with every logon.

Download it from the page link below:


http://www.download.com/NetworkActiv...ml?tag=lst-0-1

I don't know if this can be used for any commercial pupose(better are available),but its works fine for home users.

Thank You!

[JGuru]

That's great compilation of software. Nice work Akshay. Keep up the good work man.

[roby_is_cool]

any freeware that can convert pdf to notepad or ms-word file.
plz post the link.

[Akshay]

Will provide u with latest link soon. Older link is not working...

Till then if u only want to copy text, select hand tool and just highlight and copy the text and paste it in ur notepad or word...

Other pdf stuff:
http://www.pdfmoto.com/downloads/freeware/setup.exe

[shakti]

Amazing Shop Of Source....

[gary4gar]

any freeware that can convert pdf to notepad or ms-word file.
plz post the link.

check this list also : ****Master LIst:300+ freewares****

[knight17]

Thanks for the list....

[Akshay]

BitMeter 2 is a bandwidth meter:

It allows you to visually monitor your internet connection by displaying a scrolling graph that shows your upload and download speed over time. BitMeter is freeware and there is no trial period, no time-limited features, no spyware, and no adware. Using the Alerts feature, BitMeter can notify you when you have uploaded/downloaded a certain amount, or if your speed goes above or below any limit that you specify.

http://codebox.no-ip.net/controller?page=bitmeter2dl

A huge list of extensions for firefox... (some of them dont have a description though) U will have to rely on name for it..

http://releases.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/extensions/

MagicDisc:

MagicDisc allows you to use almost all CD/DVD images without burning them onto CD or DVD in order to easily access your favorite games, music, or software programs. MagicDisc works like a real CD/DVD-ROM: You can run programs, play games, or listen to music from your virtual CD-ROM. It allows you to run your game images at over 200x faster than from a conventional CD/DVD-ROM. MagicDisc is a powerful utility that uses a unique combination of options to ensure a perfect back-up every time.

http://www.magicdisc.net/setup_magicdisc.exe

[aditya.shevade]

Nice list. Keep it up.

Aditya

[Akshay]

BGEye

BGEye renders system information as the desktop wallpaper. The information is rendered as a variable array of elements, together with icons, onto a pre-defined background, before being saved as a bitmap and temporarily set as the wallpaper. It renders new wallpaper every 60 seconds (or less). You can choose optionally from the following to be rendered: User-defined Title Text, User Name, Local Date and Time, Computer Name, Computer Uptime, CPU (Model, Manufacturer etc), CPU Clock Speed (MHz), Graphics Card (Model, Manufacturer etc), Audio Card (Model, Manufacturer etc), Network Card, USB Device, RAM Load, Local Disk Drives (Total space and load), Remote (Networked) Disk Drives (Total space and load) etc and a lot more.

http://optionalreaction.com/software/bgeye/bgeye.zip

BGEye (MUST HAVE)

BGEye renders system information as the desktop wallpaper. The information is rendered as a variable array of elements, together with icons, onto a pre-defined background, before being saved as a bitmap and temporarily set as the wallpaper. It renders new wallpaper every 60 seconds (or less). You can choose optionally from the following to be rendered: User-defined Title Text, User Name, Local Date and Time, Computer Name, Computer Uptime, CPU (Model, Manufacturer etc), CPU Clock Speed (MHz), Graphics Card (Model, Manufacturer etc), Audio Card (Model, Manufacturer etc), Network Card, USB Device, RAM Load, Local Disk Drives (Total space and load), Remote (Networked) Disk Drives (Total space and load) etc and a lot more.

http://optionalreaction.com/software/bgeye/bgeye.zip

[Venom]

Use linux, dont worry if a stuff is free or not.

[Akshay]

Given the fact that majority of PC users use windows, freewares is like boon for all Windows users esp. for s/w which r quite expensive.

[Akshay]

Cole2k Media Advanced Codec Pack

Cole2k Media Codec Pack is an application that features a large number of codecs and also some additional programs. This Advanced Codec Pack is mainly for use by encoders, it features a large number of codecs/filters and also some additional tools. The package will enable you to playback and encode almost all major formats currently available.

http://mirror.cole2k.net/a96b1f5e-e3...ced-.Setup.exe