Non Stop's list of Free Apps

[Non Stop]

If you want a list of programs that I recommend for security, cleaning e.ct look below, here's everything else I recommend generally that is also FREE:

Security List; https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=400902&st=0

Unzipper/Compresser:

TUG Zip

As good as the expensive PowerArchiver program, hard to understand at first but rilliant and a must have.

www.tugzip.com

Office Suites:

Open Office

Like Microsoft Office (it will open up Microsoft Office files as well), but free!

http://www.openoffice.com

P2P (Spyware FREE) Programs:

eMule

Has many search results, great for videos.

http://www.emule-project.com

SoulSeek

Perfect for music, as you can download an album in one go in a folder (seperate tracks - not all as one track together)

http://www.slsknet.org/

Codecs:

Mega K-Lite Codec Pack

Ultimate Codec Pack. Contains DivX, XVid, 3vid, loads of other codecs, also replaces QuickTime and RealPlayer for use with Media Player. Don't use this if you don't know what you're doing though.

PDF Readers:

Foxit Reader

Far better than Adobes PDF reader, no installation required, tiny program but just as good (if not better) than Adobe's PDF Reader.

http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intro.php

Miscellaneous Applications:

Tweak UI

"This PowerToy gives you access to system settings that are not exposed in the Windows XP default user interface, including mouse settings, Explorer settings, taskbar settings, and more."

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloa...ppowertoys.mspx

Unlocker

Read the sire to understand - well worth having for tech's!

http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

PC Appearance Applications:

Lclock

Allows you to optimize the way your clock looks, very simple and easy to use.

https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=157465

Logon Loader

Allows you to apply different logon loaders that you download.

http://logonloader.danielmilner.com/

XPize

Replaces old icons that Microsoft have overlooked, and makes the appearance far better, just be careful when installing the extras, I personally didn't want there boot screen and some other stuff, just make sure you know what you are installing, though the icons are excellent.

http://xpero.msfn.org/

UxTheme.dll - http://www.lunarsoft.net/leech/uxtheme.rar

The above UxTheme.dll file you to use any theme from the internet - rather than just Microsoft's Official Theme's, instructions for using this are below:

1) Extract the uxtheme.dll file to your desktop.

2) Restart in Safe Mode.

3) Navigate to C:\WINDOWS\system32\DllCache, rename uxtheme.dll to uxtheme.dll.bak

4) Then copy the uxtheme.dll that is on your desktop and paste it into C:\WINDOWS\system32\DllCache.

Wallpapers/Themes:

http://browse.deviantart.com/

http://www.socksoff.co.uk/

Any questions on anything? Please ask...

MUST_Have_FREE_Programs_NOT_Security_and_Cleaning.txt

Edited December 26, 2005 by Non Stop

[Buttus]

Best Picture viewer

http://www.irfanview.com/

[n30w1n]

Not a bad list but you left out quite a few things :shiftyninja: There's Firefox, (Azurius or BitComet or uTorrent), Winamp, and those are just ones that come to my head because they're open on my screen as I'm typing this!

[Non Stop]

I use PicaView 32, but it ain't free, its also a converter and does other things. Winamp never had the need to use, Firefox is somehting I've yet to add, anyways I'm welcome for people to post up stuff, this is just stuff that i've used and not afraid to say is what you should have.

[tlogank]

Um...I guess this list is okay...but far from thorough and far from the best products...

But I commend you because you had the right idea, just not enough direction I don't think.

[Non Stop]

Like what? For free programs this really is the best (some of), what do you suggest?

[Slimy]

First off, you aren't providing any comparison to alternatives, as I try to do here: https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=277251

Secondly, you are breaking the rules by posting the codec pack. Please remove.

Thirdly: https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=320017

[Non Stop]

Whats the rule against the codec pack?

I've seen the freeware list, I just put mine up to say what I think is the best, why post stuff thats crap as you have shown in your list?

[Slimy]

Whats the rule against the codec pack?

I've seen the freeware list, I just put mine up to say what I think is the best, why post stuff thats crap as you have shown in your list?

Are you saying there is only 1 or 2 good programs in every field :sleep: I'm comparing them and giving reasons why I think what is better.

It's against neowin's rules because the codec pack includes codecs that are illegally stolen from companies such as apple or real.

https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?act=...unce&f=12&id=11

[Non Stop]

Edited it, just no link as that post you showed says. I'm not saying that there are only 1 or 2 programs, but for FREE ones I have just posted the best (in my opinion), not ones that are rubbish and that people do not want to read.

[tlogank]

Like what? For free programs this really is the best (some of), what do you suggest?

Zip Utilities:

7-Zip

Office Suite:

I will give you credit there, OpenOffice is the best free one.

P2P Spyware Free Apps:

Limewire-Fastest and Free!

Codecs:

Not allowed to list (but go to FileHippo.com and check)

PDF Readers:

Foxit is fine, although the Adobe Reader 7 is much faster than previous versions.

All the rest of the stuff you list (themes, appearance stuff, etc.) is of no concern or use to me, so I will trust your sources there.

But there are loads of other free apps that are great (CrapCleaner, Picasa2, Firefox, Opera, Anti-vir Free Edition, Aim AdHack, CutePDF, CD Burner XP Pro, SyncBack SE, etc.) for your computer and such.

Your list just seemed a little vague really, and not coverning many categories, that's all.

[macmax]

K-lite is banned on neowin right ?

[Slimy]

Edited it, just no link as that post you showed says. I'm not saying that there are only 1 or 2 programs, but for FREE ones I have just posted the best (in my opinion), not ones that are rubbish and that people do not want to read.

Not to sound full of myself, but I've listed many many more free applications that are good than you have. Just make your list longer before posting.

[[hxc]]

don't we already have a list like this, a more complete list?

https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=320017

[Non Stop]

I'm just listing stuff that I have tried and tested, and believe to be the best, simple as....

[Andy07]

cheers