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I want to ... Anti-Spyware/Anti-Virus/Anti-Rootkit/Security Freeware Utilities

 check if there is a rootkit installed on my computer : RootkitRevealer by SysInternals

 remove CoolWebSearch virus : CWShredder
 remove specific viruses : Grisoft/AVG Virus Removal Tools
 stop/cleanup homepage hijacking : HijackThis
 Suggestions/corrections : eConsultant : Blog Archive : I want a Freeware Utility

I want to ... Audio/Music/MP3/Real/Wav Freeware Utilities

 burn a CD : CDBurnerXP Pro

 burn an audio CD : MP3 CD Doctor Lite
 cut mp3 files into small parts : mp3DirectCut
 cut/edit/mix/record/remix sound files : Audacity
 cut wav files into smaller parts : CD Wave
 cut wav files into smaller parts : Wave Splitter
 control iTunes in Firefox : FoxyTunes
 edit mp3 tags : TigoTago
 fade-in/fade-out mp3 files : mpTrim
 manage my iPod without iTunes : YamiPod
 organize the mp3 collection : MediaMonkey
 play all mp3 files in a folder : 1by1
 play an audio file : Foobar2000
 play real audio (.ra, .rm) files without the real software : Real Alternative
 record/save an internet audio broadcast : Juice
 record/save streaming music : Streamripper for Winamp
 rip music from a CD : Audiograbber
 rip music from a CD : CDex
 rip music from a CD : EAC = Exact Audio Copy
 show song lyrics for the song playing : EvilLyrics
 tag/fix mp3/audio file tags : the GodFather
 tag/fix mp3/audio file tags : ID3-TagIT
 tag/fix mp3/audio file tags : MusicBrainz Tagger!
 turn my PC into a media center : MediaPortal
  Suggestions/corrections : eConsultant : Blog Archive : I want a Freeware Utility

I want to ... Business/Office/Access/Excel/Word Freeware Utilities

 add lots of commonly used functions into Excel : ASAP Utilities

 capture the screen : ScreenGrab 1.0
 capture the screen : MWSnap
 change the date/time on multiple files : SetFileDate 1.1
 convert a document into a different format : Omniformat
 convert a document into pdf : CutePDF Writer
 convert access database into mysql : Access to MySQL
 create a small database : TreePad Lite
 create pdf (portable document format) file : PDFCreator
 create/edit html file / website : Evrsoft First Page 2006
 create/edit html file : Alleycode
 create/edit html file : Matrix Y2K
 create/edit html files : HTML-Kit
 display a desktop calendar : Rainlendar
 display a desktop calendar : Sunbird from Mozilla
 duplicate a block of text with some programmed variables : DupBlock
 edit PDF files : Foxit PDF Editor (free version with watermarks; $99)
 open PDF files faster : Foxit Reader
 password protect a text file : Steganos LockNote
 show all the fonts installed : FontList
 show all the fonts installed : Font Thing
 store data in a database : MySQL (open source)
 Suggestions/corrections : eConsultant : Blog Archive : I want a Freeware Utility

I want to ... Communication Freeware Utilities

 chat on IRC (internet relay chat) : mIRC

 chat with different messenger clients : Gaim (open source)
 chat with different messenger clients : Trillian by Cerulean Studios
 chat with different messenger clients : Jabber
 chat with different messenger clients : Miranda IM
 chat with different messenger clients : Qnext
 chat with different messenger clients : SIM-IM
 chat with the jabber network : Pandion
 check email safely : Thunderbird
 check multiple email accounts with 1 utility : ePrompter
 phone free using the internet : Skype
 phone free using the internet : Gizmo
 phone free using the internet : Voipbuster
 talk to skype and google-talk clients : Festoon Unity
 telnet/ssh to a site : PuTTY
 use a better AOL instant messenger : TerraIM (open source)
  use a better MSN Messenger client : Mercury Messenger
 video conference with others : SightSpeed
 Suggestions/corrections : eConsultant : Blog Archive : I want a Freeware Utility

I want to ... Desktop Freeware Utilities

 add useful widgets : Yahoo Widgets

 add useful widgets : Kapsules
 automatically take screenshots at regular intervals : TimeSnapper
 change desktop wallpaper automatically : Background Boss
 change desktop wallpaper automatically : Panorama 32
 change my cursor shape/size : Stardock CursorXP
 display weather/rain information : WeathAlert
 hide/bring back all the icons on the desktop : DeskSweeper 2.0
 keep the icons fixed even when screen resolution changes : DIManager
 launch applications : Mobydock
 launch applications/bookmarks : jetToolBar 3 by Cowon
 launch applications from a sidebar : Desktop Sidebar
 launch applications with shortcut names : SlickRun
 make application windows transparent : Glass2k
 manage icons : Iconoid by Sillysot
 manage wallpapers : Wallpaper XChange
 multiple desktops and switch between them : BossKey
 multiple desktops and switch between them : Virtual Dimension
 show a funny clock : Toon Clock
 show a world clock : Qlock
 show an analog clock : ClocX
 show date and day in the taskbar : TClockEx
 use two desktops on 2 monitors with taskbars : MultiMon Task Bar
 write sticky (post-it) notes on the desktop : ATnotes
 write sticky (post-it) notes on the desktop : hott notes 3
 write sticky (post-it) notes on the desktop : Stickies for Windows
 Suggestions/corrections : eConsultant : Blog Archive : I want a Freeware Utility

I want to ... Editors/Notepad Replacements Freeware Utilities

 edit in hex : Freeware Hex Editor XVI32

 edit programming source code : Notepad++
 edit programming source code : Crimson Editor
 edit programming source code : jEdit
 edit programming source code : PSPad editor
 edit programming source code : SciTE
 edit rich text : Turbo Pad (open source)
 edit text : EditPad Lite
 edit text : EDXOR
 edit text : ConTEXT
  edit text : TextPad
 edit text : Vim (open source)
 preview any file as a hex dump : HexView
 Suggestions/corrections : eConsultant : Blog Archive : I want a Freeware Utility

I want to ... Files and Folders Freeware Utilities

 access files remotely : Avvenu

 add a foldersize column to Windows Explorer : Folder Size for Windows 2.3
 archive (zip) files : 7-Zip (open source)
 backup files and folders : Replicator
 backup files and folders : NasBackup (open source)
 backup/mirror a folder on another drive : SyncBack Freeware V3.2.10 from
2BrightSparks
 change file-date on multiple files : FileDate Changer
 change the folder icon : NirExt
 compare two text files and find difference or merge them : WinMerge
 completely wipe/delete a file : SuperShredder
 compress files : IZArc
 create a self-extracting (.exe) compressed files archive for a list of
files : Funduc Software ZIP Extractor
 create an encrypted archive : BCArchive
 display disk space usage of a drive : DriveUse
 display size/space of folders on a drive : TreeSize Free
 encrypt a file : AxCrypt (open source).
 encrypt a file : DSE
 encrypt a large file quickly : SureCrypt
 exchange files in my private network : Grouper
 fast FTP client : SmartFTP
 fast Zip client : ZipGenius
 keep two folders in synch : SyncToy v1.2 for Windows XP by Microsoft
 keep various versions of a file : CVSNT Open Source
 list all files in a directory/folder in a text file : FileList
 list all files in a directory/folder in a text/html file : Directory Lister
 locate a file on the hard drive : Locate32
 open subfolders of a folder with a right-click : Open Subfolder
 print the directory/folder tree list (and optionally, file list) : YourDir
 print the list of files in a folder : PrintFolder 1.2
 rename files in bulk : Bulk Rename Utility
 rename multiple files : Lupas Rename
 rename multiple files : THE Rename
 rename multiple files easily : Rename Master
 rename multiple files in one click : Flexible Renamer
 search and replace text in all files of a folder : dsFSR
 search and replace text in multiple files : TexRep 2.0
 securely delete a file so it can never be recovered : SDelete from SysInternals
  share a folder with friends/private network : FolderShare
 split a large file into smaller parts : HJ-Split
 synch files between computers : BeInSync Basic
 un-erase that file : PC Inspector File Recovery
 undelete that file : FreeUndelete
 undelete that file just recycled : Restoration
 use GMail to store some files : GMail Drive
 zip files : QuickZip
 Suggestions/corrections : eConsultant : Blog Archive : I want a Freeware Utility

I want to ... Financial Freeware Utilities

 calculate retirement cash flow: Forecaster

 manage personal finances : AceMoney Lite
 manage personal finances : Money Manager
 Suggestions/corrections : eConsultant : Blog Archive : I want a Freeware Utility

I want to ... Graphics/Images/Photograhs Freeware Utilities

 convert images into various formats : Xnview

 convert .png file into .ico format : png2ico
 create 3d graphics : Blender (open source).
 create a flash-based animated how-to/tutorial : Wink
 create a web photo album and slideshow from my photographs. : JAlbum
 create icons : Icon Sushi
 create thumbnails of images : Easy Thumbnails by Fookes
 draw charts/graphs in 2D/3D from data : Gnuplot
 draw diagrams : Dia
 edit an image : GIMP
 edit vector graphics : Inkscape (open source)
 find any duplicate photographs in a folder: Dup Detector
 find the color of any pixel : Pixie by NattyWare
 find the color of any pixel : Xoomer
 manage galleries of photographs : Picasa from Google
 paint creatively (for adults) : Artweaver
 paint creatively (for kids) : Tux Paint
 pick a color from a pallette : ColorPic by Iconico
 right-click on an image and convert/print/thumbnail it : FirmTools ShellExtension
 stitch together multiple photographs : Autostitch
 view images in an album folder : Irfanview
 Suggestions/corrections : eConsultant : Blog Archive : I want a Freeware Utility

I want to ... Information/Fun/Misc Freeware Utilities

 conversion tables : Quad-Lock Unit Converter

 find word meanings and synonymns : WordWeb
  learn typing : MaxType LITE Typing Tutor from AskMeSoft
 learn world geography : Seterra
 see 3d space simulation : Celestia
 see the sky/stars/planets : Stellarium (open source).
 solve a scientific calculation : ESBCalc
 show the periodic table information : Periodic Table v2.4
 zoom onto the Earth from space : Google Earth
 zoom onto the Earth from space : World Wind by NASA
 Suggestions/corrections : eConsultant : Blog Archive : I want a Freeware Utility

I want to ... Internet Freeware Utilities

 backup outlook express email : OEBackup

 backup mozilla (firefox/thunderbird) browser profile : MozBackup
 create a single page html of all intenet explorer favorites : FavoritesView
 create/edit html files / website : Nvu
 create/edit xml files : XMLSpy Home Edition
 download a file via a torrent / p2p site : uTorrent
 download an entire website : HTTrack
 download/upload files via FTP : FileZilla
 download manager for internet downloads : LeechGet
 ftp multiple sites simultaeously : BlazeFtp 2.1
 log into an internet-connected computer from another : LogMeIn
 manage passwords : PassPack
 manage/resume file downloads : Free Download Manager
 monitor bandwidth usage : RAS Monitor
 read my RSS feeds : Abilon
 read my RSS feeds : Feedreader
 read my RSS feeds : FireAnt
 read my RSS feeds : Pluck RSS Reader
 read my RSS feeds : RSS Bandit
 read my RSS feeds : RSSOwl
 read my RSS feeds : RssReader
 read my RSS feeds : RSS Xpress
 read my RSS feeds : SharpReader
 remove all html tags from a file to make a into text file : HTMLAsText
 safely browse the web : Firefox
 safely browse the web : Opera
 tune-up firefox browser : FireTune for Mozilla Firefox v1.x
 Suggestions/corrections : eConsultant : Blog Archive : I want a Freeware Utility

I want to ... Keyboard Freeware Utilities

 automatically send defined keystrokes : AutoHotkey

 automatically send defined keystrokes : RemoteKeys
 remap the keyboard : Keyboard Remapper
  Suggestions/corrections : eConsultant : Blog Archive : I want a Freeware Utility

I want to ... Performance/Recovery/System/Tuning Freeware Utilities

 audit all hardware and software installed : Belarc Advisor

 automatically logon without the login screen : Autologon by SysInternals
 backup/restore the windows registry : ERUNT
 boot machine from a CD : Ultimate Boot CD 4 Win
 boot windows faster : StartRight
 burn/create CD/DVD iso image files : ISO Recorder
 change system settings : Microsoft Tweak UI
 clean up the registry : RegSeeker
 completely wipe a hard disk : Darik's Boot and Nuke
 completely wipe a hard disk : Eraser
 customize windows install CD : nLite
 defrag the hard drive : PageDefrag by SysInternals
 defrag the hard drive : DirMS-S
 defrag the hard drive continously : Buzzsaw-S
 display CPU information : CPU-Z
 display CPU information : WCPUID/XCPUID
 display Microsoft ProductID and the CD-Key of MS-Office, Windows, Exchange Server,
and SQL Server : ProduKey
 display NTFS compression ratio of folders : NTFSRatio
 display TCP/UDP endpoints and applications using them : TCPView by SysInternals
 display all processes running : PrcView
 display all startup programs that run on my computer : Autoruns by SysInternals
 display all windows updates (hotfixes and service packs) installed : WinUpdatesList
 display and automatically optimize memory usage : FreeRAM XP Pro
 display free RAM : RAMpage
 display hard drive status information : HDDlife (small print freeware)
 display motherboard system information : Motherboard Monitor
 display system benchmark report : Fresh Diagnose
 display system information : Samurize
 display system information : SysMetrix
 display system information : WinBar
 display system information : SIW - System Information for Windows
 display system performance metrics : Rainmeter
 display which pgrogrms are accessing the registry : Regmon by SysInternals
 display/edit registry entries neatly : Registry Jumper
 find which program has a particular file or directory open : Process Explorer by
SysInternals
 monitors voltages, fan speeds and temperatures : SpeedFan
 optimize the windows registry : NTREGOPT
 recover lost partitions on a drive : TestDisk (open source)
 recover passwords of network connections : Network Password Recovery
 recover that password : Cain & Abel Password Recovery
  remove unused files from the system : CCleaner
 reveal the password behind the ***** in some applications : Asterisk Logger
 run a linux-like environment in windows : Cygwin
 stress test the system : HeavyLoad
 tweak system settings : X-Setup Pro
 unlock the file/folder being used by another process : Unlocker
 view/kill running tasks : Taskill
 Suggestions/corrections : eConsultant : Blog Archive : I want a Freeware Utility

I want to ... Productivity Freeware Utilities

 be notified when email arrives : PopTray (open source)

 connect two/more internet-connected-computers into a virtual network : Hamachi
 defrag hard disk with contiguous files : Contig by SysInternals
 display which progam has a file/directory open : Process Explorer by SysInternals
 edit plain text : TED Notepad
 keep more than 1 text snippet in windows clipboard : ArsClip
 make a to-do list : Easy To-Do by Xanadu Tools
 mind-map an idea/subject/project : FreeMind
 organize celndar, contacts, to-do : EssentialPIM Free 1.71
 organize schedules and tasks : Chaos Manager
 play a music/mp3 file at alarm time : Alarm
 play a music/mp3 file at alarm time : Citrus Alarm Clock
 print 2 pages on 1 side of the paper : FinePrint
 quickly launch applications : Launchy
 read the text file to me : Ultra Hal Text-to-Speech Reader by Zabaware
 replace Notepad : NoteTab Light by Fookes
 spell check in an application that doesn't have that feature : tinySpell
 store/manage my passwords : KeePass (open source)
 word a to-do list : Taskmaster
 write a business plan : Free Business Plan Software by PlanWare