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MWSnap is a small yet powerful Windows program for snapping (capturing) images from selected parts of the screen. Current version is capable of capturing the whole desktop, a highlighted window, an active menu, a control, or a fixed or free rectangular part of the screen. MWSnap handles 5 of the most popular graphics formats and contains several graphical tools: a zoom, a ruler, a color picker and a window spy. It can be also used as a fast picture viewer or converter. 95 / 98 / ME / NT4 / 2000 / XP / 2003
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Irfanview 3.98 is a powerful graphic editor. Features: Thumbnails, Preview, Drag and Drop Support, fast Directory View (fast moving through directory), Print Support, Scan (TWAIN) Support, Slideshow, Batch conversion, change the color depth, audio CD player, Capturing, Cut/Crop, Effects (Blur, Sharpen etc.) and many many more ... other features: Many supported file formats, Thumbnail/preview option, Slideshow (save slideshow as EXE/SCR or burn it to CD), Drag and drop support, Batch conversion (with image processing), Email option, Multimedia player, Print option, Change color depth, Scan (batch scan) support, Cut/crop, IPTC editing, Effects (Sharpen, Blur, Photoshop filter factory), Capturing, Extract icons from EXE/DLL/ICLs, Lossless JPG rotation.
Note: A normal IrfanView version includes the following (most important) PlugIns: Effects, Icons, Mpg, Slideshow-EXE and Video.
95 / 98 / ME / NT4 / 2000 / XP / 2003
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Audacity 1.2.4b is a free audio editor. You can record sounds, play sounds, import and export WAV, AIFF, and MP3 files, and more. Use it to edit your sounds using Cut, Copy and Paste (with unlimited Undo), mix tracks together, or apply effects to your recordings. It also has a built-in amplitude envelope editor, a customizable spectrogram mode and a frequency analysis window for audio analysis applications. Built-in effects include Bass Boost, Wahwah, and Noise Removal, and it also supports VST plug-in effects.
Audacity has been reported to not work with Norton Protected Recycle Bin.
98 / ME / NT4 / 2000 / XP / 2003
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LAME Library, (lame-3.96.1.zip) (601 Kb) when installed in Audacity, will allow sound files to be saved as mpegs or wav files.
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Restoration 2.5.14
Restoration can rescue your accidentally deleted files and permanently delete the files you want good-and-gone. It can live on a floppy, so it leaves no trace of its activities. 98 / ME / NT4 / 2000 / XP / 2003
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DVD Shrink 3.1.7
DVD Shrink is software to backup DVD disks. You can use this software in conjunction with DVD burning software of your choice, to make a backup copy of any DVD video disk. DVD Shrink will also burn your backup DVD, if you have installed the latest version of Nero. You can download a demo version of Nero here. If you already possess alternative burning software and prefer to stick with it, then you can still use DVD Shrink. The output from DVD Shrink can be saved as files on your hard drive, which you can then burn with software of your choice. Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP
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DeepBurner is a powerful CD and DVD burning package that utilizes power and efficiency. It takes away the hassle of making CDs, DVDs, autoruns, creating and printing labels and booklets. The program supports a very wide range of internal and external (USB 2.0 and FireWire) CD and DVD writers. Burn audio, data and ISO CDs and DVDs with just one FREE program called DeepBurner. NT/98/2000/Me/XP
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OpenOffice v2.0.1
OpenOffice.org is a free, multiplatform productivity suite being developed as an open-source application and project. Its files are interchangeable with those of Microsoft Office applications. OpenOffice.org apps include a word processor, a spreadsheet, a database, and drawing and presentation programs.
All Windows operating systems
*Install included Java program first before installing OpenOffice.
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Picture-shark is the first choice for people who want to "stamp" visible logos or text on their image files. Some of picture-shark's features: With its wizard like interface it is super easy to use Create real watermarks. Choose transparent color, opacity, position and much more. Use the "feather"-feature to make the edges between the stamp and the picture smarter (as with any other tool, just by one mouse-click). Very fast (processing hundreds of pictures each minute). Support for different output formats and quality settings. WYSIWYG preview-mode for all settings. Copy and paste between other applications.
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WordWeb 4.0 is a quick and powerful international English thesaurus and dictionary for Windows. It can be used to lookup words from almost any Windows program, showing definitions, synonyms and related words. There are also many proper nouns and usage examples. You can search for words matching a pattern, find and solve anagrams, and optionally search a large number of extra word lists. NT/95/98/2000/Me/XP
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Tweakui133.exe
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TweakUI Free yourself from the tyranny of ordinary Windows with this extra set of tools (also called PowerToys) created by Microsoft developers. Adjust menu speed and window animation. Move the StartUp folder up the Explorer hierarchy, or move the My Documents folder to another drive. If you get the "No Help topic is associated with this item" message when you access the help menu, Tweak UI may have answers. The tool set also offers quick fixes for adding and removing items to your right-click New menu. And you may get a second chance at recovering lost uninstall options (but only if you've installed the program while the original uninstall list in Control Panel is intact).
* TweakUi133 Windows 95/98/ME/2000 * TweakUiPowertoys Windows XP
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TweakUiPowertoySetup.exe
XP
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Microsoft GIF Animator is a handy tool that allows you to easily create animated graphics. It can produce attractive GIF images that are fully optimized for the web. No code is required. All you need are an initial set of GIF or AVI files, which may be created with any good graphics program. These files can be opened with simple drag and drops from anywhere on the file Explorer. This standalone program has since been abandoned by Microsoft. 98/ME/2000/XP
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CAM ZIP/UnZip is an easy-to-use ZIP file utility that opens, creates and modifies ZIP files quickly and easily. NT/95/98/2000/Me/XP
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Cute Pdf Writer 2.5 Portable Document Format (PDF) is the de facto standard for the secure and reliable distribution and exchange of electronic documents and forms around the world. CutePDF Writer (formerly CutePDF Printer) is the free version of commercial PDF creation software. CutePDF Writer installs itself as a "printer subsystem". This enables virtually any Windows applications (must be able to print) to create professional quality PDF documents - with just a push of a button! Supports Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/2003.
*You must also install the Ghostscript application ---- (included). GPLGS8.15
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Microsoft Office Viewers
View Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access files for free
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Pop-Up Stopper 3.114 Surf with style with this free browser pop-up ad-blocking utility for Internet Explorer and Netscape. This program is completely free, and does not require registration to use or download.98/2000/Me/XP
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Spybot Search& Destroy 1.4 Welcome... to the home of Spybot-S&D, the best (according to PC World, PC Mag, ...) privacy software available!
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP (Found in Spyware_Removal Folder on CD)
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Ad-aware by Lavasoft 1.06Ad-Aware is designed to provide advanced protection from known Data-mining, aggressive advertising, Parasites, Scumware, selected traditional Trojans, Dialers, Malware, Browser hijackers, and tracking components. 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP (Found in Spyware_Removal Folder)
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New Defender recent update
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Microsoft Spyware- is a security technology that helps protect Windows users from spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Known spyware on your PC can be detected and removed. This helps reduce negative effects caused by spyware including slow PC performance, annoying pop-up ads, unwanted changes to Internet settings, and unauthorized use of your private information. Continuous protection improves Internet browsing safety by guarding over fifty (50) ways spyware can enter your PC. 2000/XP
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CWShredder 2.19 A small utility for removing CoolWebSearch (aka CoolWwwSearch, YouFindAll, White-Pages.ws and a dozen other names).
Spybot S&D tends to forget essential parts of the hijack, so until it updates, you can just this to completely remove the hijack. Updated to remove the new variants once they come out. More information on the CWS hijacker, including recent variants of it, can be found here. NT/95/98/2000/Me/XP
(Found in Spyware_Removal Folder on CD)
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Nvu (pronounced N-view, for a "new view") is an Open Source that is an easy-to-use web authoring system. If you have used FrontPage, you will be at home with Nvu. Nvu is not an exact clone of either FrontPage or Dreamweaver, but it does contain many of the same easy-to-use features which makes these programs popular. Users familiar with either of these two products will feel right at home using Nvu. FAQ 98/ME/2000/XP
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Stickit Notes 2.04 Even the most advanced PIM is useless if you don't look at it. StickIt is an unpretentious little program that lets you place notes on your desktop--where you can't avoid seeing them--so you'll be sure to remember appointments and to-do items. The notes will stay where you left them, even after you reboot your computer. You can select from a wide range of backgrounds; and as you might expect, you can place the notes anywhere on your desktop. 98/2000/Me/XP
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CAM Studio is a tool for recording screen activity into standard AVI video files. If you move the cursor, launch a new program, type some text, click a few buttons, or select some menus -- anything that you see on your screen -- CamStudio will be able to record all these and allow you to play them back later on. 2000/XP |
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Typing Program by Senselang
A great free typing program for all ages. You can even type or cut and paste text, i.e. spelling words, into the program for students to practice. 98/2000/Me/XP |
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Drawing for Children is a free drawing program for children with many nice options. The best way to learn to use it is simply to use it. Help file included, readme . The new version 2.0 is a complete rewrite of the program. Many improvements and additions were made, including addition behavior when using and/or key, font selection and rotated text, collection of stamps, collections of clipart, backgrounds, and child-proof settings. For a more extensive list of changes look here. 98/2000/Me/XP |
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Microsoft Office Templates A nice collection of Educational Excel, PowerPoint, & Word templates ready to use in the classroom. Double-Clicking a template will bring-up a window asking you where you would like the template placed. After choose a location, i.e. Desktop, click extract. |
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Talking Box Pro is a powerful freeware assistant that includes Microsoft Agent Technology. While sitting in your tray, Talking box can read any text in any window: simply select the text you want to be read and copy it into clipboard. Talking box will automatically start reading it. In addition to this, Talking Box will check your mailbox and alert you with a 'talking' message if you have new mail. Also, you may use it as a talking clock (it will say date and time at predefined intervals) or as an unlimited talking reminder: when "alarm time" fires, Talking box will read a custom message. Plus, it may greet you with a customizable talking message every time you start your PC. More download installation options are available on this site—check out your options first before installing. 98/2000/Me/XP |
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The GIMP—2.210 is a (Adobe Photoshop) - is a free, multiplatform graphic editing program that is similar to Adobe Photoshop. It is being developed as an open-source application and project.
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VLC Media Player--VLC (initially VideoLAN Client) is a highly portable multimedia player for various audio and video formats (MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, mp3, ogg, ...) as well as DVDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols. |
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Microsoft Producer 2003 for PowerPoint 2003 provides 2002/2003 PPT users with many powerful new features that make it easier to synchronize audio, video, slides, and images to create engaging and effective rich-media presentations. Producer 2003 gives content and media professionals, as well as everyday PowerPoint users a host of new content authoring features. |
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MomentoDVD (Express) turns your digital photos into an exciting animated slideshow using themed SmartStyles, which automatically add motion, artwork, effects, music, transitions, and titles. Easily customize your slideshow by applying all of the above via a 'drag and drop' interface, yourself. 98/2000/Me/XP |
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PhotoStory3 Breathe life into your digital photos by adding music, narration, motion, and more. PhotoStory is a compliment to Windows MovieMaker2. XP Only Free Special Codec Required for Media Player playback—included on CD. |
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Tweak PS (PhotoStory3) is a tool that will allow you to do things that you cannot currently do in Photo Story 3. I am providing this tool to the community not just because people have asked for it, but because I had the need for such a tool myself. This version gives you the ability to do the following things on your project file:
· Apply a duration on every frame in your project file (other than 5 seconds).
· Remove all motion from your project (remove pans and zooms) but retain transitions.
· Randomize the order of your slides.
Note: TweakPS will save a backup of your project file when it modifies the original, but use this software at your own risk. XP Only
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