| Compression | Desktop Utilities | File Finders | File Managers | Memory Managers | Applets/Accessory Replacements | Interface Enhancers | Automation | File Removers | File Viewers | File Converters | Font Management | Printer Utilities | Text Editors | Encryption | Virus | Security | System Utilities | Sound Utilities | Utilities/Help |

Compression

• [Best]WinZip 95 The Windows 95 update of the best data compression and archiving utility around. Size: 360KB
• Drag and Zip Compresses files, checks them for viruses, and provides links to popular Web browsers. Size: 722KB
• MicroHelp Zip Allows you to zip and unzip files in just one step. Size: 1.2 MB
• PKZip The mainstay program for compression and decompressing ZIP and self-extracting ZIP files under DOS. Size: 198KB
• PKZip for Windows PKzip data compression finally makes the move to Windows. Size: 492KB
• QuinZip-Windows Archive Manager Complete ZIP-compatible compression utility for Windows. Size: 102KB
• StuffIt Expander If you're looking for an easy-to-use expansion utility, search no more. StuffIt Expander is a drag-and-drop program that supports SIT, ARJ, GZ, ZIP, UU, UUE and HQX file formats.
  (Version: 1.0; Requirements: Windows 3.1x; Software Type: Freeware with some limitations) Size: 355KB
• WinLite Compressor Compresses programs in Windows to save disk space. Size: 239KB
• WinPack32 Have you ever downloaded a file only to find it was compressed in some arcane format WinZip can't handle? Try WinPack32--it handles most archive formats. Size: 533 KB
• WinZip 5.6 and WinZip SE 1.0 WinZip 5.6 compresses and decompresses ZIP files. WinZipSE 1.0 creates self-extracting archive files. Both files inside this ZIP are self-extracting files. Mentioned in the June 1995 issue of PC/Computing Magazine, page 296. For Windows 3.x. Size: 408 KB
• WinZip Self Extractor Easily create self-extracting ZIP files. Size: 120KB
• ZIP Explorer Pro for Windows 95 A shell extension that extends Windows 95's Explorer concept to cover ZIP and TAR file management. Size: 273KB
• Zip When for Windows Set the file date and time of a ZIP archive to that of the most recent file in the archive. Size: 279KB
• ZipExplorer Quickly opens compressed ZIP archives and conveniently displays them as folders on your hard disk. Size: 723KB

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Desktop Utilities

• [BEST] AnyFolder/95Add an "Any Folder-Other Folder" option to your right mouse-button click context menu in Windows 95. Size: 20KB
• [BEST] PlugIn This kitchen sink of Program Manager add-ins gives users title bar displays, nested folders, and more. Size: 483KB
• [BEST] WinImageDuplicates all disk formats, from 720KB to Microsoft's highest-density formats. Size: 382KB
• Animal Patrol A cute assistant with parading animals that perform various Windows functions. Size: 74KB
• BackDesk Desktop Suite An adaptable suite of desktop utilities, such as application-launching menus. Size: 773KB
• Customize Win95 Break up you routine! Replace your windows 95 start up logo, space out with a trippy screen saver, and add animated cursors and other goodies to your desktop domain. Size: 127 KB
• Dashboard 95Launch files, monitor system resources, or play a quick game of video poker. Size: See Site
• Diskers Duplication System Fast utility to copy files to and from disks, create disk images, and more. Size: 211KB
• DocMan This 32-bit application adds power and flexibility to the Windows 95 Document List. Size: 113KB
• Gizmos How organized is your desktop? Not very? Check out Gizmos for setting up a sticky-note system on your desktop system. Gizmos gives you a note creator, a handy manager, a file cabinet to store note sets, and a tool that opens all your note sets at once. Grab all the Gizmos you need with a single click. (Version: 1.0; Requirement: Windows 3.1x/95; Software Type: Freeware) Size: 354KB
• Imp's Desk List A quick-and-easy way to access frequently used Windows 95 applications. Size: 14KB
• Loupe Window Magnifier Creates an onscreen jeweler's loupe that magnifies anything under it. Size: 45KB
• Metz Task Manager An easy way to launch applications, manage files, and monitor your system. Size: 713KB
• New BeginningsTired of seeing all those clouds and flying windows whenever Windows 95starts up and shuts down? Replace them with this suite of bitmap images. Includes instructions for replacing the Windows logos. Size: 134 KB
• Organize Your DesktopIf your desktop is cluttered, try Almanac for Windows 95 and Windows NT to manage information. Size: 467 KB
• PolyView for Windows NT If you're looking for a solid graphics editor for Windows NT, check out PolyView. It supports GIF and JPEG image formats. (Version: 1.7; Requirements: Windows 3.1x/95; Software Type: Shareware $20) Size: 183KB
• Quickstart Right-click on your desktop to launch your favorite applications with this utility written by Jeff Prosise. Featured in the October 1994 issue of PC/Computing, page 120. Size: 7 KB
• RAMGAUGE Provides a wealth of tools including a Memory and System Resource gauge with an alarm, hourly chime, file launcher, and more. Requires VBRRUN300.EXE (available in this library as VBRUN3.ZIP). Discussed in the October, 1994 PC/Computing Windows SuperGuide. Size: 107 KB
• ShoveIt! If you keep Windows 95's Taskbar at the top of your screen, you know how title bars get hidden under it. ShoveIt! fixes that problem. Size: 15 KB
• SmilerShell Use SmilerShell to create function-key shortcuts in Windows 95 or Windows NT. Size: 172 KB
• TabNotes Here's another sticky-note application for your Windows 95 desktop. TabNotes pops up small displays where you can edit and take notes. The notes can be hidden on your desktop for later access. (Version: N/A; Requirement: Windows 95; Software Type: Shareware 30-day trial, $10) Size: 143KB
• Task Monitor ZD Net's free Task Monitor lets you see all your running programs, and cascade, tile, or close them. Size: 188 KB
• Text Organizer/Manager Uses a drawer/folder/card system to keep track of text files. Size: 179KB
• TopDesk Get fast access to all your Windows 95 desktop shortcuts, folders, and objects. Instead of minimizing your running applications, click on the Windows 95 system tray, and up pops a list of all the apps on your desktop. To launch any of them, just click. Size: 87KB
• TrayExit Hate clicking on Start to close Windows? Use TrayExit to shut down with an icon instead. Size: 9 KB
• Windows 95 Desktop Enhancements What's the point of having a desktop if you can't customize it? With these Windows 95 enhancements you can add animated cursors, replace the start-up logo, or space out with a psychedelic screen saver. Size: 437 KB
• WinGO Folder Alias Creates an icon that accesses shortcuts to your favorite folders. Size: 72KB

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File Finders

• [BEST] File Ferret Searches across multiple drives to find files you specify by name or content. Size: 722KB
• Ziff Screen Magnify Increase the size of any part of your display under its magnifier. Size: 41KB
• Directory Compare for Windows Displays side-by-side file listings of two selected directories and highlights identical files with different dates. Size: 854KB
• Drag and View Click on a file and drag it to the Drag and View icon--it's quicker than Quick View. Size: 528 KB
• dtSearch for Windows Document-retrieval program that features full text retrieval for all of the major word processors. Size: 643KB
• File Finder for Windows A powerful, easy-to-use file-search program. Size: 96KB
• Search and Replace More powerful than the Search and Replace functions in Windows 95's File Finder. Size: 219KB
• TellMe Quickly retrieves any information from files on your system, then launches the proper application. Size: 833KB

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File Managers

• [BEST]Folders Create subgroups within Program Manager group windows. Features password protection, folders, and subfolders. Size: 159KB
• [BEST] Visual File Manager An excellent file-management system that imitates the look of Apple's Macintosh Finder. Size: 89KB
• Directory Freedom Move, copy, tag, and view files; create and view archived files; and change file time, creation date, and other attributes with this utility. Size: 231KB
• Drag and File A hybrid of Microsoft's Explorer and File Manager that offers an alternative command shell. Size: 574KB
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• DriveMan has been removed from the 1001 Best Downloads feature.
• Dtracker Open and manage you Windows 95 documents with DTracker. Designed for people who need access to many documents at a time, this utility eliminates the need to know paths and complete filenames. (Version: 2.0; Requirement: Windows 3.1x/95; Software Type: Shareware $15, Limited capabilities) Size: 390KB
• File Manager StepUp for Windows NT Dramatically improves Windows NT's File Manager with command histories and right-click menus. Size: 182KB
• File-Management Utility Tired of waiting for Nashville? Try Turbo Browser-it replaces Windows 95's Explorer. Size: 850 KB
• FmView 1.2 FmView 1.2 gives you an instant preview of any file in File Manager (Windows 3.1 or Windows 95). Size: 389 KB
• Instant File Access Use long filenames in programs that don't support them. Size: 462KB
• LFNsNow Assign long filenames to files created with older Windows 3.x applications. Size: 290KB
• Norton Navigator An easy-to-use alternative to Windows 95's File Manager and Explorer apps. Size: 1.5 MB
• PaperMaster Looking for a top-notch personal document-management package? DocuMagix PaperMaster is the ultimate desktop filing cabinet. PaperMaster lets you easily organize scanned files, faxes, e-mail, and online documents. (Version: 2.0; Requirements: Windows 95; Software Type: N/A) Size: 2,076KB
• PC Sweep Performs many disk, directory, and file-management functions for Windows 95 or Windows NT. Size: 2.5 MB
• PicaView View and organize image files directly from File Manager. Size: 158KB
• Turbo Browser for Windows 95 Lets you view files before you open them. Size: 864KB
• Vertisoft Systems Name-it Add long filenames to your Windows 3.x applications and documents. Size: See Site
• WayFarer Replaces the Windows 3.1's Program Manager and adds several new functions, including command histories. Size: See Site
• WindX Give long filenames to Windows and DOS applications. Size: 420KB

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Memory Managers

• [BEST] TrackIt for Windows 95 and NT Monitors background operations, tracks system resources, and defragments Windows memory. Size: 37KB
• MemInfo Plus Performs several memory-related tasks to keep you system running. Size: 765KB
• Memory Analyst Traces the status of your computer's memory while Windows is running. Size: 141KB
• MemPro95 Performs an assortment of memory-management functions, and unloads itself to save system resources. Size: 1.8 MB

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Applets/Accessory Replacements

• [BEST] TimeWizard/95 Helps you track your project time and export your data to Microsoft's Access. Size: 261KB
• CDTask Gain easy access to your CD-ROM drive's controls. Size: 1.2MB
• IconScout Makes it easier for you to change icons on your desktop folders and applications. Size: 674KB
• MicroangeloMakes it easy to browse, manage, create, and edit static and animated icons. Size: 630KB
• Plug-In 2.5 A shareware Windows Program Manager utility that allows you to plug in capabilities that Program Manager doesn't have. Mentioned in the January 1993 issue of PC/Computing Magazine, page 94. Size: 458 KB
• ShoveIt Prevents window-control points from being covered by toolbars and taskbars. Size: 14KB
• SmartBoard Save multiple clipboard files to disk for retrieval later. Size: 360KB
• Take Command/32 Brings the power and convenience of 4DOS and 4OS/2 commands to Windows 95 and Windows NT users. Size: 509KB
• Vulcan Notes/95 Create as many as 100 "virtual sticky notes" on your desktop. Size: 276KB
• Win PostPad 96 This Windows Notepad replacement puts an icon in the system tray for your own version of sticky notes. Size: 53KB
• Winshade Rolls up any window into its title bar to save screen space. Size: 138KB

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Interface Enhancers

• [BEST] SmilerShell/95 Controls your Windows 95 Calendar, quickly launches apps, and keeps Windows Explorer in line. Size: 188KB
• BarClock Adds a clock, program-launch icons, and other features to the unused space on your title bars. Size: 305KB
• CronJr. Uses BAT files and a text-based schedule file to automate routine operations such as starting a tape backup. Size: 74KB
• Drop Launcher Provides a drag-and-drop icon for virtually any application. Size: 271KB
• Elbow Grease for Windows Places a button bar on your desktop that can launch as many as 40 different applications. Size: 156KB
• EzDesk A Windows 95 taskbar notification icon that manages your desktop icon layout. Size: 73KB
• FindFolder Type part of a folder name and watch the file appear on your desktop. Size: 78KB
• impVWM Create virtual desktops to expand your desktop space. Size: 30KB
• MacroMania A powerful macro program that records and plays back keystrokes to any Windows program. Size: 287KB
• Masquerade for Windows 95 Places all your setup options in one convenient window. Size: 786KB
• MoreControl Windows utility to give you more control of help screens, screen font and icon spacing, and enhanced settings. Freeware! Size: 126 KB
• MouseKey Lets you assign commands to keyboard and mouse-button combinations. Size: 20KB
• Perfect Screens Create multiple virtual screens on your Windows 95 desktop. Size: 221KB
• PowerDesk Take advantage of the hidden power and functionality of Windows 95. Size: 762KB
• StratoMin 95 Specify a single hotkey which automatically minimizes all open windows. Size: 34KB
• TaskView for Windows 95/Windows NT View and manage the active tasks currently running on your computer. Size: 92KB
• Whiskers Programs your mouse buttons to activate any of 270 Windows routines. Size: 126KB
• WinDesk Desktop Configuration Set icon spacing, key and mouse speeds, wallpaper pattern, and more. Size: 58KB
• Windows Restart 96 A simple but elegant way to quickly perform several Windows 95 system functions. Size: 101KB
• WinLifeInsurance A unique set of Windows utilities including a keystroke saver, trash can, eyestrain reminder, privacy saver, and hotkey setup. Size: 425KB

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Automation

• [BEST] AutoTask for Windows Schedules tasks to execute at preset times or at specified intervals. Size: 246KB
• [BEST] What I Did Records every keystroke and mouse-click you make, then plays them back. Size: 1.1 MB
• AutoBackup for Windows NT Automates the features of Windows NT's backup program. Size: 503KB
• AutoKey 2 Automator Automatically saves your work in progress in any application. Size: 113KB
• AutoMail Uses the system agent in Microsoft's Plus pack to schedule background dial-ups of your mailbox at specified times. Size: 402KB
• ClockMan 95 Automates mainframe data downloads, backups, and virus scans, plus keeps you on time with handy reminders. Size: 1.2 MB
• Custom Mouse Cursor Creator Gives you extra control over your cursor's appearance and actions. Size: 147KB
• GoHome An excellent utility that lets you schedule as many as 20 programs to run unattended. Size: 268KB
• Metz Scheduler Use it to launch your computer applications while you work, play, or sleep. Size: 386KB
• OpalisRobot You can run programs, manage files, and report progress via a network message. Size: 768KB
• Random Acts Chooses a surprise mix from your favorite wallpaper files, sounds, screen savers, and color schemes. Size: 127KB
• Talking Clock A Windows talking clock and event launcher that can start up the Windows CD player. Size: 324KB
• WinBench 95 The latest version of Ziff-Davis' industry standard benchmark for gauging the graphics and disk performance of PCs under Windows. WINBEN.EXE is a self-extracting archive. Size: 1.9 MB

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File Removers

• [BEST] Remove-it 95 Safely and accurately removes any 32-bit or 16-bit application. Size: See Site
• Software Manager Tracks and uninstalls programs under Windows 95 and Windows 3.1. Size: 330KB
• SpaceHound Clean up your hard drive and get rid of duplicate files. Size: 919KB
• Uninstaller for Windows Shareware program to remove Windows applications from your system. Size: 53 KB
• Win Dupe Finds and eliminates duplicate files that waste disk space. Size: 55KB

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File Viewers

• [Best]Quick View Plus for Windows 95View, print, and manage files in virtually any format without launching or having the applications on your desktop. Size: 2.4 MB
• Ziff Twinfind for Windows Find and eliminate disk-eating duplicate files. Size: 267KB
• Access Ready-to-Run Viewer Share your Access data with users who don't have Access loaded. Size: 7 MB
• AutoReader Displays large text files and includes features like searching, indexing, and online Help creation. Size: 166KB
• DocView Easily view convert, rotate, and invert documents and images. Size: 281KB
• Drag and View Windows 95 file viewer that supports a wide range of file types. Size: 730KB
• Excel Viewer for Windows 95 Easily view Excel workbooks and spreadsheets without having Excel on your system. Size: 2 MB
• FmView 1.2 FmView 1.2 gives you an instant preview of any file in File Manager (Windows 3.1 or Windows 95). Size: 389 KB
• PowerPoint Viewer An easy way to share PowerPoint presentations with others on the Internet. Size: 1.5 MB
• WinBrowse Lite Quickly view files created in a variety of popular database formats. Size: 1.5 MB
• Word Viewer Lets anybody view Word documents without having Word on their system. Size: 2.1 MB
• ZR File Works Omega Manipulates, views, and examines files in dozens of formats. Size: 873KB

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File Converters

• [BEST] HTML Transit Converts and reformats word-processor and page-layout files to HTML. Size: 3.7 MB
• [BEST] HTMStrip Retrieves text information from the HTML files stored in your Web browser's local cache. Size: 96 KB
• MDB Guru This slick utility converts Access databases to Visual Basic code. Size: 143KB
• QuailStripper Lets you strip HTML codes from HTML files to create clean text files. Size: 34KB
• Useful UUEncoder Software Convert those binary files to UUEncoded text files for easy e-mailing. Size: 30 KB
• Soundex and Metaphone Control Gives algorithms that convert words or names to codes that represent how the words or codes will sound. Size: 50KB
• TXTQ QWK Converter Converts mail-reader messages back to QWK packets. Size: 72KB
• Windows UUCoder Windows UUCoder converts binary files to UUEncoded text files for easy e-mailing. Size: 30 KB

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Font Management

• [BEST] Font Look for Windows View and resize fonts at anywhere from 8 to 240 point size. Size: 23KB
• [Best]Type Designer Design completely new fonts, or modify existing ones. A must-have for all font aficionados. Size: 600KB
• FontBook Print specimen or sample sheets of all the typefaces on your system. Size: 113KB
• Fonter A wonderful TrueType and Adobe font manager for Windows. Size: 172KB
• FontLook 95 Allows you to view all of your available ANSI and text fonts. Size: 1 MB
• FontReview Preview any TrueType font and quickly view a sample sentence or complete character set. Size: 418KB
• Odd Job A collection of utilities including a well-organized tool for managing all your fonts. Size: 478KB
• Printer's Apprentice A superior utility for managing TrueType and Adobe TypeOne fonts. Size: 1 MB
• Viewer95 Provides a slider bar to adjust the point size of any font as you view it. Size: 1.7 MB

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Printer Utilities

• [BEST] PrintSwitch 95 You can change your default printer, paper orientation, or enter setup with a quick click on the mouse button or a user-defined hotkey. Size: 338KB
• Ecopad32 for Windows Print multiple pages on just one sheet of paper to save trees and natural resources. Size: 261KB
• Print Agent Turns a Windows 95 PC into a Novell remote-print server. Size: 12KB
• Text to Paper for Windows Print text files of any kind, with total control over formatting and layout. Size: 365KB
• WinPrint Shareware utility to print files with fonts, headers and footers, columns, and other options; mentioned in the January 1994 issue of PC/Computing Magazine, page 126. Size: 82 KB

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Text Editors

• [BEST] MegaEdit Lets you open up to 25 files at once, and export them in DOS, Macintosh, or Unix formats. Size: 149KB
• Breeze for Windows The all-in-one program for creating stand-alone electronic books. Size: 1.4 MB
• EnVision Publisher The publisher for those who want to quickly create flawless newsletters, books, and greeting cards. Size: 672KB
• Gator Edit A powerful text editor that handles as many as 100 files at once. Size: 615KB
• HyperRead Generator Lets you easily create, read, and distribute hypertext documents. Size: 117KB
• MegaEdit Shareware Windows Text Editor from Computer Witchcraft. Size: 133 KB
• Page After Page A first-class word processor for anyone sick of shrink-wrapped products. Size: 771KB
• PBNotepad Notepad is great for editing simple text and HTML files. PBNotepad adds a toolbar that makes it even easier to use. Size: 92 KB
• Qread A feature-rich, text editor that's easy to use and powerful. Size: 259KB
• Raven A great tool for anyone who needs to reuse specific blocks of text. Size: 391KB
• SimplyHelp An excellent way to create Help files, customer lists, and electronic books. Size: 326KB
• SuperEdit A Windows text editor that offers dozens of handy accessories. Size: 292KB
• TextPad 32-Bit Lets you edit multiple files and perform highly complex file comparisons. Size: 722KB
• UltraEdit-32 A comprehensive Windows 95 and Windows NT text and hex editor. Size: 477KB
• WordExpress for Windows 95 Offers word processing functionality plus desktop publishing features. Size: 1.6 MB

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Encryption

• [BEST] Encrypt-It for Windows 95 Lets you encrypt and decrypt your files using a key combination. Size: 468KB
• Global Security Lets you secure data using a two-level encryption scheme. Size: 177KB
• Windows Encryption Toolkit Encryption and protection application that keeps prying eyes out of your files. Size: 97KB
• WinPGP Are you paranoid? Good. You should be. But you'll sleep better if you have WinPGP's two-key encryption. Size: 741 KB

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Virus

• [BEST] McAfee VirusScan for Windows 95 Native 32-bit virus scanning for Windows 95 desktops. Size: 1.1 MB
• Dr. Solomon's FindVirus A DOS-based antivirus scanner from Dr. Solomon's Anti-Virus Toolkit. Size: 1,037KB
• NetShield Make sure your NetWare network is virus-free. Size: 1.2 MB
• NetShield for Windows NT Provides real-time virus scanning for Windows NT servers. Size: 1.4 MB
• Stay Healthy Don't wait for a computer virus to annihilate your data. Get first-class protection with a handy collection of antivirus utilities from the folks at Symantec. Size: 562 KB
• Symantec AntiVirus Research Center Download the latest monthly virus updates and other virus information. Size: See Site
• VirusScan Keep viruses away from Windows 3.x , DOS, and OS/2 desktops. Size: 958KB
• VirusScan for Windows NT Real-time virus scanning for Windows NT workstations. Size: 1.4 MB
• webScan Antivirus scanner for Web browsers that checks files as you download them. Size: See Site

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Security

• [[BEST] PassKeeper A Windows 95-only freeware utility that keeps track of all your passwords. Size: 96KB
• Cerberus Give yourself some peace of mind. Use Cerberus to protect your PC's Windows 95 applications, drives, files, folders, and functions. Security features include individual access rights and group protection. (Version: 4.041; Requirement: Windows 95; Software Type: Shareware $29.95, Limited capabilities) Size: 102KB
• Metz Lock Network security to safeguard workstations from unauthorized use. Size: 303KB
• Password Book for Windows Server passwords, e-mail passwords, America Online and CompuServe passwords - who can keep track of them all? Simplify your life with Primasoft's Password Book for Windows. It tracks all your passwords and identification files. (Version: 1.3; Requirement: Windows 3.1x/95; Software Type: Shareware $17) Size: 266KB
• Password Generator Automatically generates lists of random passwords to increase security. Size: 55KB
• Win-Secure-It is no longer available for download.
• Password Zap Say adios to those screen saver passwords with this password zapper. Size: 114KB
• WinLock Add password protection to any Windows 3.1 machine. Size: 85KB
• WinU Menu Provides a secure and flexible menuing system for Windows. Size: 183KB

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System Utilities

• [BEST] Attributes Menu/95 Add toggles for Archive, Hidden, System, and Read-only attributes with this explorer extension to the context menu. Size: 32KB
• AtomTime Keeps your PC clock in sync with the public-access atomic clock server at the National Bureau of Standards. Size: 85KB
• Basic Memory Monitor Wondering about your free RAM and Windows 95 system resources? Get instant updates with Memory Status. Size: 15 KB
• BootMaster/95 Quickly changes any of Windows 95's boot-up settings. Size: 90KB
• Config Manager Maintain multiple-configuration file sets with this handy configuration manager. Size: 198KB
• DLL Wizard Identify all DLLs loaded in Windows, even those running in 16-bit mode. Size: 83KB
• Foreigner Foreigner makes it easy to insert special, non-keyboard characters from any font into any application. Size: 66 KB
• Info Spy Get behind the scenes of Windows and examine a variety of technical features. Size: 781KB
• INIEdit Editor for Windows INI files. Requires VBRUN200.DLL. Size: 38 KB
• InWatch for Windows 95 A sophisticated program for monitoring Windows 95 installations. Size: 338KB
• LaunchPad Streamline your application launches and Windows 95 desktop with LaunchPad. Size: 284 KB
• Michael's Disk Benchmark Use this handy Windows 95 utility to benchmark your disk drives. Size: 137KB
• Memory Status Use Memory Status to monitor free RAM and Windows 95 system resources. Size: 15 KB
• Peeper Peeks inside Windows EXE, DLL, and other common files for version and identification data. Size: 587KB
• Power Toys Make Windows 95 work the way you do with Power Toys' Windows 95 enhancement utilities. Size: 94 KB
• Powerful DMF Formatter Read, write, and format DMF-style disks with WinImage. Size: 261 KB
• RDel With RDel, DOS's delete command sends files to Windows 95's Recycle Bin in a flash. Size: 11 KB
• Registry Search and Replace Registry Search and Replace is a handy 32-bit utility for editing the Windows NT Registry. Size: 169 KB
• Safety Net Pro A fine utility for backing up critical files. Size: 153KB
• Samsara SAMSARA is a Windows Free System Resource Monitor discussed in the October 1994 issue of PC/Computing, page 126. Requires VBRUN300.DLL, which you can find in this library as VBRUN3.ZIP. Updated 9-29-94. Size: 34 KB
• Somar ACTS A Windows 95 and Windows NT system utility that sets your computer's internal clock. Size: 80KB
• System Activity Wizard Get information about your system and diagnose problems with this do-all Windows diagnostic utility. Size: 458KB
• Task Monitor/95 Monitor tasks under Windows 95 with this easy-to-use utility. Size: 204KB
• Time Zone Gives you complete access to the default time-zone information used by your computer. Size: 71KB
• TopSoftPanel This shareware utility manages fonts, reports on free memory and disk space, and captures screens to the Clipboard. Mentioned in the February 1994 issue of PC/Computing Magazine on page 92. Size: 80 KB
• TransMac Can't we all just get along? With TransMac, your PC can finally read Macintosh floppy disks. Size: 94 KB
• WDLL Find Locates EXE, DLL, DRV, and VBX programs, as well as identifies their program requirements and origination. Size: 79KB
• WinChange Helps you update INI file settings after you've moved programs to different directories. Mentioned in the June 1994 issue of PC/Computing Magazine, page 248. Size: 124 KB
• WinHacker 95 Use WinHacker 95 to set dozens of undocumented Windows 95 options with ease. Size: 20 KB
• WinINSTALL Automates the installation and upgrade procedures for Windows apps. Size: 1.4 MB
• Winmaker 95 Lets you configure a number of hidden Windows 95 options. Size: 36KB
• ZD Net's Logo Manager and Animator Use ZD Net's LogoManager/Animator to quickly change the startup, shutdown, and turnoff logos displayed in Windows 95. Use the included logos or create one that works for you. (Version: 1.0; Requirement: Windows 95; Software Type: N/A) Size: 1,818KB

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Sound Utilities

• CD Satellite Simply but effectively, CD Satellite plays audio-CD tracks in the order you specify. Size: 8 KB
• CD-Quick Cache Contains Circuit Systems' CD-ROM caching utility mentioned in the October 1995 issue of PC/Computing Magazine, page 531. Size: 168 KB
• CD Audio Utility Listen to audio-CD tracks in the order you choose. Size: 528 KB
• TrayCD TrayCD is a Windows 95 CD Player utility that anchors itself to the system tray. Size: 336 KB

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Utilities/Help

• [BEST] PC Owner's Survival Guide An electronic guide full of information on computer support, maintenance, ergonomics, and disaster prevention. Size: 864KB
• Dial Up Connection Alarm95 Duca for Windows 95 guides you through all the steps to get connected directly to the Net, your Internet service provider, and other online systems. It also gives you cycled dialing, full connections, and automatic connect action. (Version: 1.0; Requirement: Windows 95/NT; Software Type: Freeware) Size: 162KB
• Modem Workshop More information on modems and telecommunications than you'll ever need to know. Size: 117KB
• Not Just the Faqs For those who have been using Windows 95 for months or are just about to install it, this help file from Microsoft provides answers, technical tips, and over 100 articles from Microsoft's Knowledge Base. Size: 850 KB
• SmartDoc A Windows utility to convert Help files to text files. Shareware. Size: 60 KB
• Windows 95 Help-What's New Electronic Guide Highlights Windows 95 new Help features. Size: 214KB
• Windows 95 Information Contains a Windows 95 help file, an apps spreadsheet, and a technical spreadsheet on Win95. Mentioned in the September 1995 issue of PC/Computing Magazine, page 521. Size: 68 KB.
• Windows 95 Support Assistant Your very own tap into Microsoft's support database. Size: 844KB
• Windows NT Registry Edit your Windows NT Registry quickly and easily with Registry Search. Size: 169 KB
• WindSock v3.03 A Windows Performance Analysis utility that will help you analyze and tune your Windows' CPU, Disk and Video performance. Self-extracting archive. Size: 167 KB

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