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links to the best  FREE  'must have' software

FACT: it's better to stop something bad happening than it is to deal with it after it has happened
(AND to be ready for WHEN something bad DOES happen!)

** IMPORTANT:  update  these programs often **

PortableApps.com - The Portable Apps Suite™ is 100% free to use, to copy and to share. for USB flash drive, iPod, portable hard drive, etc

[ a truly open platform that works with any hardware you like - USB flash drive, iPod, portable hard drive ]

Active Hard Disk Monitor - freeware disk utility checks / monitors the status of your hard drives (S.M.A.R.T)   (6.68MB)

Audiograbber - grabs digital audio from cd and makes mp3's.   (1.58MB)

Avast! 4 Home Edition - Avast! 4 Home Edition is a full-featured antivirus package designed exclusively for home users   (33.64MB)

Belarc Advisor - builds a detailed profile of your PC with results in your browser.   (2MB)

Calendar Magic - free program that is entertaining, informative, and educational for the home and in the office.   (2.98MB)

CCleaner - freeware system optimization, privacy & cleaning tool. removes unused files from your system - Windows will run faster!   (3.17MB)

CheatBook-DataBase - cheats and game FAQs for PC, PS 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Xbox, GameCube, PSP, Sega, and more..   (45.2MB)

Comodo Internet Security - Firewall AND AntiVirus AND Proactive Security   (40.5MB)

[ this is, in my opinion, the best free software to Prevent, Protect and Defend your computer against attacks ]

Defraggler - defrag an entire hard drive, or individual files - allows defragging in the background - for NTFS and FAT32.   (3.10MB)

doPDF - create PDF files by selecting the "Print" command from virtually any application. Freeware. Lightweight. No nags.   (1.35MB)

DVD43 - DVD43 is a free DVD decryption utility that runs in the background and decrypts DVDs. For use with Vista, XP, and 2000.   (556KB)

DVDShrink - it can rip and backup DVD discs. The output can be saved as files on your hard drive.   (1.06MB)

DVDStyler - a cross-platform DVD authoring application that allows you to create professional -looking DVDs. Key is 4224.   (5.68MB)

Format Factory - multifunctional media converter + DVD Ripper   (21.5MB)

Foxit Reader - a free PDF document viewer and printer with small size, a very fast launch speed and rich features.   (3.57MB)

FreeRapid Downloader - free software for downloading files from Rapidshare etc.   (6.16MB)

Free Internet Eraser - delete Internet history, Browser cookies, Internet cache etc.   (900KB)

Free Video Flip and Rotate - rotate video or flip video with one mouse click. very easy to use software.   (8.95MB)

Free Download Manager - a powerful, easy-to-use download accelerator. I recommend the Lite version.   (2.1MB)

GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) - freely distributed for photo retouching, image composition and authoring.   (15.3MB)

Hott Notes - the free sticky notes reminder program for your desktop. Totally free. No ads. No spy-ware.   (3.9MB)

ImgBurn - CD / DVD / HD DVD / Blu-ray burning application. Read, Build, Write and Verify images & disks.   (1.99MB)

IrfanView - IrfanView is a very fast, small, compact and innovative FREEWARE (for non-commercial use) graphic viewer for M$ Windows   (1.33MB)

Java Runtime Environment - Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) allows end-users to run Java applications.   (15.5MB)

Kaspersky AVP Tool - Virus Removal Tool is utility designed to remove all types of infections from your computer.   (18.3MB)

K-Lite Mega Codec Pack - a collection of codecs, filters and tools for playing audio and video files on Windows systems.   (19.3MB)

K-Meleon - K-Meleon is a fast, lightweight web browser for Win 32bit platforms. And the Adblock Plus add-on blocks adverts and banners!   (5.46MB)

K-Meleon Adblock Plus addon - Adblock Plus add-on for K-Meleon blocks adverts and banners!   (145kb)

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - quickly detect, destroy, and prevent malware. easy-to-use and effective!   (3.39MB)

Microsoft upgrades & more - the softwarepatch.com - free software patches & fixes for Microsoft operating systems

Mozilla Firefox 3 - has security, speed and new features that will change the way you use the internet.   (7.8MB)

Mozilla Thunderbird 3 - now with tabs, a better search, and email archiving.   (6.4MB)

NetMeter - a small customizable network bandwidth monitoring program for Microsoft Windows 2000/2003/9x/XP. Free.   (616KB)

PC WIZARD - a powerful free utility designed for detection of hardware that can also analyze and benchmark your system   (5.10MB)

PhotoRec - file data recovery software to recover lost files from disks and lost pictures from digital camera memory   (1.44MB)

Recuva - recovers files deleted from your Windows computer, Recycle Bin, digital camera card, or your MP3 player - and it's free!   (3.66MB)

Spybot Search&Destroy - detects & removes adware, spyware and trojans. Can also clean usage tracks   (15.65MB)

Spywareblaster - SpywareBlaster can help keep your system spyware-free and secure, without interfering with the "good side" of the internet   (2.94MB)

Spamihilator - works between E-Mail client & Internet. Examines incoming E-M. Junk mail is filtered out   (1.90MB)

Steganos LockNote - portable confidential notes. Secure, simple, independent. No installation required.   (312KB)

SUPER - Simplified Universal Player Encoder & Renderer that converts video.   

SUPERAntiSpyware - will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!   (5.5MB)

TinyResMeter - a small program that displays useful information about system resources in real time, is FREE and does not require installation.

click here to download version 0.97 (subscribers improved version) - zip file   (91KB)

VirtualDub - video capture/editing software for 32-bit Windows. For processing AVI files, it can read (not write) MPEG-1 files.   (1.27MB)

WebShot - free software that can take screenshots of web pages and save them as full sized images or thumbnails.   (< 1MB)

Xp-AntiSpy - a little utility to disable all the known   'Suspicious'   Functions in WinXP.   (320KB)

ZipGenius - for Windows® ('95 to Vista) that lets you compress files to almost any kind of archive. ZipGenius 6 Standard Edition.   (4.91MB)

FREE BONUS SONG DOWNLOAD - 'Weird Al' Yankovic - Don't Download This Song    (mp3 / 192kbps)   (5.82MB)

[ "Don't download this song... Even Lars Ulrich knows it's wrong" ]

** IMPORTANT:  update  these programs often **

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