This unique software makes it easy to tweak hundreds of hidden settings in Windows XP/2000/Me/98, so there is no longer any need to dig through the registry looking for that specific setting (from Start Menu, Desktop, IE skin, System Icon to System Security) that just doesn't seem to be there.
Tauscan is a powerful, easy-to-use Trojan horse detection and removal system that protects your computer. Removing the infections, not only from computer memory, but also from your hard drive and WindowsRegistry; Detecting all classes of Trojans, before they get a grip on your system;
In addition to the tweaks, the program also offers several additional tools (Power Utilities) that include a Disk Cleaner, Registry Cleaner, Shortcut Cleaner, Uninstall manager, File Shredder, Start-up Manager, Popup Blocker, Password Generator, Internet Cache Analyzer, and a Folder Protector to prevent access to selected folders.
16. Wiperaser 2004
Its primary goal is to wipe files, folders and registry entries in such a way that nobody can recover them. It seamlessly integrates into your Windows Shell through a handy menu item which is always available when you right-click on any wipable system object (including the Recycle Bin). DetailsDownload trialBuy now ($29.95) Find similar
Platform: Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows Server 2003
Vendor: Liveye, SDC
17. Systerac XP Tools Windows XP Tools helps keep your computer running at top efficiency and speed with powerful tools to optimize system performance and diagnose, repair and prevent PC problems and crashes. Windows XP Tools includes 10 complete programas System accelerator Disk cleaner Hard disk doctor Hardware information Internet booster Hard disk defragmenter Memory optimizer Problem solver Shredder Registry editor. DetailsDownload trial (Full version: 4.4 KB) Buy now ($24.95) Find similar
Platform: Windows XP
Vendor: Systerac XP Tools
18. Ace Optimizer Utilities
Ace Utilities is a collection of tools to optimize your system performance and to remove unneeded files and internet tracks. It allows you to find and remove invalid registry entries, delete your application and internet history (plug-in support for 100+ external programs), manage your cookies and more. DetailsDownload trialBuy now ($29.95) Find similar
Platform: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows Server 2003
Vendor: AceLogiX
Handy Backup is an easy-to-use yet powerful backup program designed for Windows 9x/NT/2000/Me/XP/2003. Special plugins are provided to facilitate the backup of ICQ, systemregistry and MS Outlook data.
CIA Commander 2 changes and deactivates user passwords; based on a specially developed mini operating system it offers complete access to all Microsoft file systems (incl. NTFS) as well as Registry; all these functions after a startup of only a few seconds.
21. NetLimiter
Registered users also can disable MS-DOS prompt (to prevent date changing with DOS command DATE), Date/Time changing in control panel, Regedit (registry editor), Exit To DOS, and disable the various function keys that modify the boot process, such as F5 and F8. DetailsDownload trial (Demo: 185 KB) Buy now ($12.00) Find similar
Platform: Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows ME
Vendor: Dejan Dimanic
Microsoft Windows stores information about the programs you use, the documents and pictures you view, including many other things. Safe Deletion of all hidden data in WindowsRegistry. But deleting files using Windows merely removes the file system's pointer to the file, all the data remains on your hard drive or floppy disk.