From: What's in a Name? on
On Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:52:30 -0400, occam <occam(a)127.0.0.1> wrote:

> What's in a Name? wrote:
>> Opera(a)USB
>> http://www.opera-usb.com/
>> All-In-One browser/mail/rss/news
>>
>> SoftMaker Office 2006
>> http://www.softmakeroffice.com/
>> At over 200mb install for MS Office or OpenOffice, using SM is a good
>> alternative.
>> After install there is an oprion to create a USB version.
>>
>> IZArc Portable Version
>> http://www.izarc.org/izarc2go.html
>> Very easy to use zip program.
>>
>> X-Change PDF Reader
>> http://www.docu-track.com/home/prod_user/PDF-XChange_Tools/pdfx_viewer
>> Seems to have more features than Foxit. There is a portable version
>> available also.
>>
>> IrfanView
>> http://www.irfanview.com/
>> With all the plug-ins- it's hard to beat (very fast start-up too)
>> Can be used from a USB drive.
>>
>> Rainlendar
>> http://www.rainlendar.net/cms/index.php
>> I didn't need all the special icons, sounds, and colors in the paid
>> version anyway.
>> Can be run from a USB drive.
>>
>> TClockEx
>> http://www.rcis.co.za/dale/tclockex/index.htm
>> The best taskbar clock enhancement I've found.
>>
>> WeatherMate
>> http://www.ravib.com/wm/
>> Can be run from a USB drive.
>>
>> Defraggler
>> http://www.piriform.com/defraggler/builds
>> There is a no-install version available
>>
>> CrapCleaner
>> http://www.ccleaner.com/
>> You can find the portable and slim (no yahoo toolbar) versions here
>> http://www.ccleaner.com/download/builds
>> I have heard reports of problems after running the registry cleaner
>> module but I use it once a month and have never had an issue.
>>
>> AntiVir (Free Version)
>> http://www.free-av.com/en/download/1/avira_antivir_personal__free_antivirus.html
>>
>> I have used AVG and Avast but AntiVir just works. I have cleaned up
>> friends' systems from infections while using AVG and/or Avast but have
>> yet to do it on systems with AntiVir installed. I know it is nagware but
>> I am able to click an ok button once a day as opposed to a 4 hour
>> cleaning/repairing.
>>
>> SUPERAntiSpyware (Free Version)
>> http://www.superantispyware.com/
>> One of the best tools I've found. When used in conjunction with
>> MalwareBytes's Anti-Malware you can get rid of most infections but
>> neither free versions provide real-time scanning.
>>
>> MBAM (I use the paid version but there is a scan-only free version)
>> http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
>>
>> SpywareBlaster
>> http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
>> Browser protection- Doesn't use any resources.
>>
>> HostsXpert
>> http://www.funkytoad.com/index.php?option=com_content&id=13
>> What a great hosts file manager.
>>
>> David H. Lipman's MULTI_AV Tool (4 scanners)
>> http://www.pctipp.ch/ds/28400/28470/Multi_AV.exe
>> http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp
>> English:
>> http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2008/01/09/scan-your-computer-with-multiple-anti-virus-for-free/
>>
>> Additional Instructions:
>> http://pcdid.com/Multi_AV.htm
>
> Nice list, thank you. (At least 2 new finds for me in this list).

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