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The Elder Geek on Windows XP - check here first for answers to things XP refuses to do or for how to make it work better
- Mostly free software for XP and 2K can be found on this page...
The Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder [252k] W9x/ME/NT/2k/XP FREE retrieves your Product Key (cd key) used to install windows from your registry. It has the options to copy the key to clipboard, save it to a text file, or print it for safekeeping. It works on Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Office 97, and Office XP. This version is a quick update to make it work with Windows Server 2003.
WhoLockMe [22k] NT-Win2K-XP FREE a shell extension. Right click the problem file, choose WhoLockMe and it will give you info about the file and what might be "locking it". Once you determine the process, you can end the process via Task Manager and then try to delete it.
At Annoyances.org you'll find answers to questions that are commonly asked by other annoyed Windows users, discussion forums, and definitions of technical terms and Windows error messages
MacroMaker v2.0.0.4 [425k] W9x/2k/XP FREE {Automate manual tasks} automate mouse clicks, the keyboard, the clipboard, windows (resizing, moving, showing), and more.
TrIDNet v1.0 [411k] W9x/2k/XP FREE {Identify file types from their binary} The utility requires the .NET Framework.
PostCast Server v2.5.24 [14.0M] W9x/2k/XPFREE {SMTP server} Send e-mails directly from your computer instead of the ISP's SMTP server. The program supports all e-mail programs and the PC can connect to it through the LAN, Internet, or the computer where it's installed. PostCast offers a few advantages over an ISP's SMTP server: faster message delivery, increased privacy, flexibility, and no worries about the ISP server being down to stop you from sending and receiving messages
SDesk v0.1.65 [144k] W98/2k/XP FREE {Super-sized desktop} you can use hotkeys to move from one region to another
Ninotech Path Copy (click on Free Utilities) A Windows shell extension that copies the path of a file or directory to the Clipboard. It has nine copy methods such as copy just the filename, copy the full path, or the 8.3 path, or just the folder name or the UNC or Internet path
Virtual Dimension v0.91 [229k] W98/2k/XP FREE {Virtual desktop manager} The program enables you to have several windows with specific applications running, and you can switch between groups
WinRoll v1.2.1 [45k] W9x/2k/XP FREE {Roll up your windows} Using the minimize button leaves only the top blue bar in view
Graphical Interface to RegSvr32 [8k] W9x/2k/XP FREE RegSvr32, the utility that comes with Windows, is tedious to use. Instead, use Graphical Interface to RegSvr32 to register and unregister DLLs. It also shows a way to properly find the Windows\system directory location. You won't have to run regsvr32 from the Start Menu. Components like DLLs and ActiveXs have to be registered for an application to use them. In other words, the component tells Windows to look at the component file in the directory where it is located.
TMR v1.0.0.32 [391k] W9x/2k/XP FREE a lightweight reminder utility, like the yellow stickies, the program pops up with a message at a set time, but it does more. Its automated tasks include opening a file and starting an application at an assigned time.
Restoration v2.5.14 [193k] W9x/2k/XP FREE Restore files that have been deleted from the Recycle Bin (or deleted while holding down the Shift key) a standalone application, so you could even run it from a floppy disk
Tray Pilot Lite v1.10 [61k] Windows (All) FREE allows you to hide all System Tray icons at the click of a button. It can be useful if you have too many icons in your System Tray An optional full version allows you to spare the system clock display.
AIDA32 v3.2 [1.5M] W9x/2k/XP FREE {System report/benchmark}comes in three flavors: Enterprise, Personal, and Network. The last two versions fit on a floppy, making it the perfect tool for desktop technicians
VirDir Manager v0.9 [460k] W9x/W2k/XP FREE create virtual drives by mapping your favorite directory paths to drive letters, eliminating the need to browse for long file paths
HideDesk Freeware - if it's running and you have your Task Bar set to "auto-hide" the desktop icons "hide" right along with the Task Bar
ArtTray v1.0 [29k] W9x/2k/XP FREE allows you to minimize every program on your machine to the systray
Command Prompt Explorer Bar v1.1 [229k] W9x/2k/XP FREE {Explorer enhancement} generates a command window that is nested inside the current Explorer window, this is already "navigated" to the right folder. It contains a built in script button
PowerOff v3.0.0.11 [264k] W9x/2k/XP FREE Along with the scheduled shutdown feature, PowerOff can also reboot, log off, power off, or lock your workstation
TightVNC v1.2.4 [660k] W9x/2k/XP FREE allowing remote network access to graphical desktops provided that your machine is connected to the Internet
Cycler v8.1.2.5 [92k] W9x/2k/XP FREE Cycles through all your different windows backgrounds
Xen v1.77 [265] W9x/2k/XP FREE can remove your Autocomplete history, removes temporary files, deletes your recent files, Registry history, media player history, find history, open / save history, common temporary files. Xen can also backup and restore your drive, Registry key files, and user profiles. If detected, Xen will also backup your Outlook files, PGP keys, tiny firewall configs, and My Documents, etc. etc.
DesktopFrames v1.2b1 [162k] W9x FREE like Microsoft's 'Active Desktop' without the bulky overhead. You can add countless images to your desktop quickly and easily, and associate each one with an action when clicked
Moon32 v1.0 [64k] W9x/2k/XP FREE See the moon as a wallpaper image lit up in real-time
GTRipple v1.3 [699k] W9x/2k/XP FREE have a virtual pond on your desktop. Your background image will be set in motion indefinitely - requires few CPU cycles (even on older machines)
Vital Desktop v1.3.8 [108k] W9x/2k/XP FREE have your favourite screen saver running as your desktop background
Atomic Clock Sync (WIN) FREE will automatically set your system clock to the master atomic clock at NIST once a day
Corretif Explorer v1.00 [1.1M] W9x FREE When Explorer crashes click "Repair" and have everything return to normal without having to reboot
YTrayMagic Lite v1.0 [224k] W9x FREE Recover tray icons when Explorer crashes
sysFriend v0.997 [647k] W9x/2k/XP FREE {Complete tasks automatically} automatically perform tasks which you normally run through manually
Sleepsmart v4.0 [1.0M] W9x FREE allows you to customize Suspend features. It can change the power scheme when any program is running; this is very useful for users with TV tuner cards, DVD- ROM drives, and for those who frequently watch VCD's or Audio visualizations
IBS Startup Editor 0.3 (Free) removes running programs so your defragmenter in windows doesn't shutdown Yes, MSConfig (bundled with Windows) lets you at most of the same things, but the IBS Editor also exposes a few "run" items in the registry that MSConfig may not always reveal
Program Manager v2.0 [678k] W9x FREE will take a snapshot of your system to show all of the processes, modules, and threads that are running
How to Install Windows 98 on a Computer with No Operating System This Microsoft article details the steps necessary
Quick Macros v1.3.3 [196k] W9x/2k FREE - quickly create macros to press keyboard keys, move mouse, also supports variables and branching
Taskmanager on Steroids v0.12 [3.3M] W9x/2k FREE lets you view every running program thread, and shows position information, and child windows
Direct Send To Printer (free)Rt click a.PRN file go Send To-> A Printer... It shows a list of installed printers. Select one, click print and voila
PrintFile32 a free windows print file to printer utility
SuperPrint v4.14 [9.2M] W9x/NT/2k FREE 32-bit, host-based printing, replaces Windows'16-bit printing subsystem that ships with Windows 95 and NTResman FREE is a great tray-based process killer for when control-alt-delete doesn't work, also lists your system resources and to free RAM
Battery Test v1.0.5 [22k] W9x/NT/2k FREE most useful with modern laptops which incorporate 'smart' batteries
LiveUser v2.12 [364k] W9x FREE no need to shut down every time someone else wants to access their setting
InternetPrint Lite v1.0 [3.5M] W9x/NT FREE select as your printer driver from any Windows application to print a document to any brand of printer
Sleepsmart v2.0 [575k] W9x FREE {Change power scheme temporarily}Playing any DVD sometimes, your system can suspend itself and stop playback.
TrayKiller v1.0.4 [1.2M] W9x FREE Start and stop programs at will. You can use ye olde "CTL-ALT-DEL" method to rid yourself of these programs, or you can set up a single icon in your System Tray to shut down (or start up) any number of programs at once.
- Using FUSION WOL you can take advantage of turning on a remote PC throw the net interface (Wake On Lan)
- The Belarc Advisor builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware, missing Microsoft hotfixes, anti-virus status, CIS (Center for Internet Security) benchmarks, and displays the results in your Web browser
- MemTest86 RAM-testing software (free)
- Partition Logic is a free hard disk partitioning and data management tool. It can create, delete, format, defragment, resize, and move partitions and modify their attributes. It can copy entire hard disks from one to another. Partition Logic is free software, based on the Visopsys operating system. It boots from a CD or floppy disk and runs as a standalone system, independent of your regular operating system. It is intended to become a free alternative to such commercial programs as Partition Magic, Drive Image, and Norton Ghost
- SS64.com A guide to Oracle, Windows, Linux and OS X commands (Windows XP/NT Scripting Host etc)
- hq42.net provides Remote Ping and other network tools. "There is no requirement for Java, JVM, VB, vbscript, flash, virtual machine, cookies, or any of the rest of that. Everything is done server side"
- Radified Guide to Norton's Ghost {Insights into Norton's Ghost} This guide is clearly written so you don't have to be a techie to understand it, and plus it's accompanied by plenty of screen shots to clarify tasks and explanations. You can download a PDF-friendly version of the guide, print a printer-friendly version, or view it online.
- Java Rendezvous v0.1.2 [153k] W9x/2k/XP FREE {Java-based version of Apple's Rendezvous} Enables automatic discovery of computers, devices, and services on IP networks. Rendezvous uses industry-standard IP protocols to allow devices to automatically find each other without the need to enter IP addresses or configure DNS servers. To run JRendezvous, go to the command line and enter "java -jar jrendezvous.jar -browse" (sans quotes) to get the GUI browser.
- Ultr@VNC v1.09 [876k] W9x/2k/XP FREE {Client/server} Ultr@VNC is a client/server software for remotely controlling a computer over any TCP/IP connection as if you were in front of it. It is based on RealVNC, and features TightVNC cursor handling and encoding. The user properties include incoming connection, connections, update handling, DSM plug-in, and single window settings. The program is useful for remote troubleshooting and network administration
- SoftPerfect Network Scanner v1.0 [470k] W98/2k/XP FREE a multi-threaded IP and NetBIOS scanner. It program pings computers, scans for listening TCP ports, and shows what types of resources are shared on a network (including system and hidden). It can also check for a user-defined port and report if it is found open, resolve host names, and auto-detect your local IP range.
- Disk Image Viewer v0.5 [530k] W9x/2k/XP FREE {Browse images} Can browse the floppy and hard drives for images in EXT2 (Linux) and FAT (DOS, Windows) file systems. It can also copy files from the images. It supports EXT2, FAT12 and FAT16 file systems, multipartition hard drive images; it recognizes disk images automatically, and has drag and drop functionality
- Sniphere v1.2 [37k] W9x/2k/XP FREE Sniphere is a WinPCAP network sniffer that supports most of common protocols. The program allows you to set filters based on IP, Mac Address, ports, protocol, etc., and also decodes packages into an easy-to-understand format. Sniphere supports most common protocols, including IP, TCP, UDP and ICMP. Very small standalone program. It requires WinPCap. WinPcap is an architecture for packet capture and network analysis for the Win32 platforms. It includes a kernel-level packet filter, a low-level dynamic link library (packet.dll), and a high-level and system-independent library (wpcap.dll, based on libpcap version 0.6.2). The packet filter is a device driver that adds to Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 and XP the ability to capture and send raw data from a network card, with the possibility to filter and store in a buffer the captured packets.
- Drive Letter Assigner (Windows 95 / 98 / ME - FREE) change CD, hard drives or zip drivers letters
- Virtual Network Computing. (Free, donations welcome)It is, in essence, a remote display system which allows you to view a computing 'desktop' environment not only on the machine where it is running, but from anywhere on the Internet and from a wide variety of machine architectures
- Synergy v1.0.3 [498k] Windows FREE {Sharing mouse and keyboard} enables the use of a single mouse and keyboard for multiple computers with different operating systems having their own monitors
- Emergency Boot CD [3.4M] W9x/2k/XP FREE {Bootable CD} is a bootable CD for system recovery that comes with a set of utilities for backup, restore, repair, and low-level administration. Create backup copies of a working system so it can be restored, if necessary. The program can copy and move files, perform emergency boots, recover the master hard drive boot record, reallocate disk space, change passwords, and recover deleted files and data.
- CD-ROM Tool v11/26/02 [273k] W9x/2k/XP FREE gives you the ability to detect speed, change speed and spindown, do drive-locking. Making these changes reduces drive noise, prevents spindown, and increases reading accuracy.
- O&O DriveLED v1.0.74 [3.4M] W2k/XP FREE displays hard disk activity on the computer screen. It provides information on activities relating to virtual drives and makes it possible to see the difference between disk-reading and disk-writing activity.
- Older Windows peer-networks really aren't fully based on peerage: One of the machines on the network--- called the Browse Master--- automatically keeps track of what's in the "Network Neighbourhood," and shares this info with the others
- Angry IP Scanner v2.13 [99k] W9x/2k/XP FREE {IP Scanner} will let you scan any range of IP addresses looking for a live connection, or you can search a specific hostname on your network to find the IP address. Once you have scanned your desired set of IP addresses, you are left with a listing that has the information on whether an IP address is dead or active. You can export this list, right-click an active IP address and get the NetBIOS information, or perform tasks such as opening the IP address in a Web browser, opening the IP address in an explorer window, open an FTP connection (if possible), telnet to the IP address, or start a traceroute command.
- Unstoppable Copier v1.0 [62k] W9x/2k/XP FREE Copy anything regardless of the state of those files. You can use Unstoppable Copier to get data off of those damaged floppies or CDs and it gives you statistics while it copies so you can be see whether corrupt files were copied or not
- MultiComm v2.0 [3.2M] W9x only FREE {Modem communication} allows you to use your own application between computers with the ActiveX control
- Cablenut FREE tweak your internet connection to it's potential dialup, Cable, DSL, and Satellite connections are supported
- Media Horizon Shareware - System Utilities - Backup & Copy Utilities for backing up series of floppy disks to CD Also for creating floppy disk images on Hard disk or CD Several back-up utilities etc etc
- Information on ADSL
- NetFor2 v2.0 [252k] W9x FREE Networkless internet connections sharing without adding any DLLs to your system or make any system/registry changes for the cost of the serial cable
- Create a (multi)boot CD with all your tools on it, see http://www.nu2.nu/corpmodboot/ for instructions
- The T4K CD is available as an ISO download; you write the ISO to a blank CD, and you have a a self-booting disk that contains DOS files, a minimal Linux distribution, and a tone of utilities--- all free
- Free-To-Share DOS + the web ring (open source, no restrictions at all)
- Other DOSes + also here + Lots More DOS Stuff + here also (depending on licenses you hold; local laws; etc.)
- Boot Scriptor is a little different. Rather than being a self-contained, ready-to-run, it's a tool that lets you create an interactive boot process so you can pick and choose exactly how your system boots (from hard drive or CD/DVD) and exactly what loads
- Network boot disks you just need to add the .dos driver file for your NIC (network card) lets you boot to DOS, but with full networking enabled using NDIS (Network Driver Interface Specification)" that almost all NICs support. One hint that may help: Most NICs have a very generic mode they can run in, often called "NE2000" (the name derives from an old Novell standard). Looking for "NE2000" support or drivers for your NIC might do the trick if there's not a more obvious alternative driver available
- Ultimate Boot CD v1.0 [6.0M] Windows FREE {All-you-can-want boot CD} Comes with a memory diagnostic tool and a few hard drive utilities. Tested successfully on Windows XP.
- MadBoot v7.03 [1.2M] W9x/2k/XP FREE {Boot disk creator} can create boot disks to automatically install Windows in one or two clicks, find and correct physical problems on the hard drive, perform surface tests, and check read and write functionality plus hard drive partitions using Fdisk or Gdisk, format the hard drive, and clear the BIOS when there is a password problem. ( Better be careful with the hard drive reformatting feature)
- Bart's Boot Disks Everything you need to create network, CD-ROM, or Windows NT4 boot disks is on this Web site. There are files available that you can use for creating a boot disk for SCSI devices, or even a bootable CD. You can add or delete functionality simply by copying or deleting a file (module) to a folder to create DOS disks to network boot disks
- NTFS Reader for DOS v1.0 [59k] W9x/2k/XP FREE load onto a bootable floppy and copy files from the NTFS formatted drive to FAT32
- ISOBuster v1.0 [1.7M] W9x/2k/XP FREE {Recover data from CD} works around errors in the creation of the CDs and defects etc. and can also interpret files in DAO, TAO, ISO, BIN, IMG, CIF, FCD, NRG, GCD, P01, C2D, CUE, CIF, CD, and GI formats (proprietary CD burner formats etc)
- DOS forum, the site also has an index of all the DOS commands (with examples) and some downloadable tech textbooks
- How to Set Up Dual Boot After You Install Windows Microsoft Q153762
- WinDriver Expert FREEWARE (W98/XP), Backs Up Your Device Drivers graba the as-installed INF files and associated device drivers from your current system, and when you need to reinstall your OS, you won't have to dig out the original disks or CDs when Windows says "New Device Detected." Instead, just point Windows to the backup location, and all the necessary INF and drivers files will already be there, ready to go (if this site is offline, try this freeware site and a slightly different shareware version of the program "WinDriver Ghost")
- Java-Based Network Probe free network monitor and protocol analyzer gives you an instant picture of the traffic situation on your network and enables you to monitor network traffic in real time, hunt down, identify, and isolate traffic problems and congestions on your network
- CD-R and CD-RW FAQs also DVD FAQs
- A page on this site (DUN tips) that covers fiddling with modem settings (there is software around that makes this easier)
- Letter Assigner v1.1.2 [1.1M] W9x FREE Gives users the freedom to choose drive letters following e.g. installing a new drive
- DVD Region Killer v2.3.0.1 [830k] W9x/2k/XP FREE enables you to play DVD titles made for different regions on your PC, without the hassle of switching the region of your DVD player software There are many reasons why the DVD Industry has set up this region restriction, but there are various reasons to overcome this restriction, too. For example, a lot of people are offended by 'forced subtitles,' when they prefer to watch a movie in their original language, just to name one
- DAEMON Tools v3.00 [350k] W9x/2k/XP FREE allows running BACKUP copies of SafeDisc (C-Dilla), Securom or Laserlock protected games. Also included is a Virtual DVDROM drive enabling you to use your CD images as if they were already burned to CD
- Tesseract v0.7 Beta [133k] 2k/XP FREE a multifunctional networking tool. Sent and received data is recorded and displayed on a per-host basis
- BBIAgent v1.4.1 [340k] W9x/2k/XP FREE is a single-floppy router software based on Linux kernel v2.4 for broadband Internet connection. It boots an old PC to be a router which allows networked computers to simultaneously share an Internet connection. It serves as a firewall too
- NetRadar v2.0.6 [54k] W9x/2k/XP FREE {Map your Internet connection} provides you with a graphical map
- What Is My IP Address? Click here to find your IP address and domain name quickly
- Mouse Emulator v1.2 [15k] W9x/2k/XP FREE Cursor moving utility when the mouse packs up
- Attention! v1.0 [9k] W9x/2k/XP FREE a small and easy to use program for sending attention or 'at' commands to a modem on your computer
- HDD Temperature RC3 Beta [550k] W9x/2k FREE HDD Temperature display for IDE hard drives
- BeOS v5.0 [42.6M] W9x/2k FREE{Alternative PC OS} This revision even supports FireWire cards, reads audio CDs includes a web browser
- The two best modem related sites on the Web http://808hi.com/56k/index.htm and http://www.vee90.net
- Free Tool To identify CDR dye type to determine how long your data may last
- Hard Drive Installation Guides: Apple, AST, Canon, Compaq, Dell, Fujitsu, Gateway, Hewlett-Packard, Hitachi,IBM, NEC, Panasonic, Texas etc
- Pocket Linux v2.51 [1.4M] FREE one floppy linux system designed to quickly convert a PC workstation into secure linux-based workstation
- Programs (free for personal use) for development or electronic support are lean, mean, stable and fast, yet provide more functionality
- DNS2Go v2.0 [912k] W9x/NT/2k FREE gives a static DNS name to your computer that will automatically update when your IP address changes, you can host a Web site, online games, or set up your own e-mail server and not have to worry about what your current IP address is this logon
- IP Ultra Monitor 2000 v2.4.3 monitors TCP/IP ports on remote servers/Ultra Scan Version v2.2.3 W9x/NT/2k FREE will perform a ping on all
the IP address ranges you manage, providing you with IP address usage statistics and utilization. All statistics are kept in an Access database- vPing v1.00.02 [889k] W9x/NT FREE. A ping tool. Report information covers: RTT min/max/avg, timeouts, errors, jitter and lost packets.
- QCheck Your Network For Free - A big step beyond Ping - sends real application flows, not just Internet control message protocol messages
- DriverFiles.net Johan Struijk's site is a resource for free Driver downloads, he still wants more if you wish to contribute your collection too
- DriverGuide.com (printer drivers, cdrom drivers, modem drivers, sound drivers, mouse drivers, monitor drivers, etc.) Offers a huge searchable archive of over 70,000 driver files, manufacturer information, and links
- Nero CDR software ahead index page
- HomeNetHelp.com teaches ordinary users about home networking and Internet connection sharing
- D-Link Technical Support -- Adapter Driver Downloads, PDF User Manuals, and More
cPing v1.08 [334k] W9x FREE allows users to do a simple ping or increments the IP address until it reaches a predefined point.
Use these shutdown tools to make sure everything's closed before running defrag, scandisk, etc
- CDR Info {News and views on the CD burning world}
- Motherboard Monitor 4.16 [1.2M] W9x/NT FREE watch voltages, fan speeds, and temperatures
- Ranish Partition Manager v2.38 b1.9 [96k] W9x FREE creating more than one (bootable) FAT partitions
- MTUSPEED tweaks your Windows registry to give some users a boost of 30% or more
- RamBooster v1.6 [925k] W9x FREE monitor the amount of RAM all the time; if the amount of usable memory is too low, RamBooster will kick in. RamBooster does NOT modify your system (physically) in any way
- CPULower v1.0 [164k] W9x/NT FREE CPU speed reduction utility
- Ultimate Boot Disk v1.2 [1.0M] W9x FREE Identification of PC Hardware, Extraction of Windows CD files etc etc
- Shrishail's FAT32 & Hard Disk Partitioning Guide etc etc This site also contains information on cracking
- EasyMTU v3.0 [358k] W9x FREE follows the bindings, Choose your dial-up adapter from a pull down listbox
- NETWORK UTILITIES Spike (WIN) FREE
- Intel Processor Frequency ID v2.0 [1.0M] W9x/NT FREE - determine speed identification of Intel processors.
- CDCheck v1.1 [64k] W9x/NT FREE CDCheck checks CD integrity by checking all files on CD
- System Failure -- The Art of CD Burning
MouseTool v3.13 [449k] W9x/NT/2k FREE It clicks when you pause the mouse; allows you to drag without touching the buttons etc
Powerful Partition Manager not suited to absolute beginners. However, the documentation and GUI will help you recover from just about any disk problem. It will show you all the partitions on a drive, the MBR and just about any other information you care to mention concerning low-level drive information.
Advanced Subnet Calculator v1.1.11 [6.3M] W9x/NT/2k FREE, A list of addresses for any subnet. This then becomes the working document to assign addresses
The Modem Speed Test page lets you test your connection speed by downloading either a small or large graphic
Z.COM v2.06 [21k] DOS FREE video mode switcher for DOS boxes +non-standard modes such as: 80x30,
NetFreeze v2.5 [879k] W9x FREE Save and restore your network configuration(s) for laptops
Free FDISK v0.98 [10k] DOS FREE comes with BootEasy, a compact multiboot loader; and can do so much more
PC Pitstop / Online Windows Diagnostics
NetControl v2.4 [1.8M] W9x FREE includes a LAN IP addr. scanner, a mail system, Disable selected shares quickly
P6Perf v1.0 [39k] W9x/NT FREE collect and display the advanced processor performance information
Free computer help to the Internet community via an integrated Web / e-mail interface
ArgoSoft to set up your own machine as a mail server - a freeware version and a better shareware version. The freeware version is just over a Meg
Trace.bat v2.0 [183k] W9x FREE MS-DOS batch process to work up a handy report on a given Internet address.
XOSL v1.1.2 [101k] W9x Extended Operating System Loader is the world's only full-featured free boot manager
Hot key sites 1, 3, 4Virtual Network Computingallows one to use just about any computer remotely across a local area network or even the Internet (Amazingly, you can display and use a Macintosh desktop, for example, on your Win95/98/NT sys...
WinPlanet recently posted an excellent article covering the setup switches for Windows 95/98. Learn how to tweak the process--including how to make Windows recognize ACPI power management! I highly suggest you take a look if you ever plan on reinstalling either of these operating systems
DirectParallel Connection Monitor v2.11b [1.0M] W9x FREE - diagnostic wizard/utility
Troubleshooting Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
FaxModem Wizard v9.06.01 [12k] W9x/NT FREE
Sam Spade, numerous Internet network tools with easy-to-use interfaces and interpretive output.
DUN Monitor v2.1[175k] W9x FREE
The ZDNet Help Channel is the mother lode of computer-related how-to information
word-answers.com over 900 articles and tips, including, formatting, outlines, and templates. Each tip tells you which version of Word it works with. Every version from Word 6 to Word 2003 is covered.
'The Chilton Preview' for Outlook users, to preview e- mails without activating those annoying 'spy' images, AND without having embedded scripts and links, etc., being activated. It provides a preview pane that is configurable Microsoft mentions it in their knowledgebase
Open Documents from FTP Site and Save Documents to FTP Site This Microsoft Knowledge Base Article contains steps for opening a file from an FTP site, saving a file to an FTP site, and troubleshooting simple file open/save problems to an FTP site using Office XP, using Office 97 or 2000
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WordTips is a high-quality electronic (e-mail) newsletter - free WordTips daily and weekly tips
Calendar Math Excel Add-In v1.0 [151k] W9x/2k/XP FREE {What day is it on different religeous/historical calendars}
Word 2000s annoying single document interface is reportedly fixed by these programs (first link or second link)
Office 2000 Sounds [461k] W9x/NT/2k FREE have fun audio cues play as you work with any Microsoft Office 2000 program. For example, you will hear sounds when you work with toolbars, scroll bars, and dialog boxes, zoom in or out, or when you send mail.
A List of Useful Office 2000 Shortcut Keys this Excel 2000 worksheet contains a list of useful shortcut keys for each Office 2000 program
Microsoft Office Template Gallery hundreds of templates: resumes, cover letters, sales documents, collection letters, legal documents etc