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Software RoundUp (June 20) - [software]
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  • RemoveWGA v1.02 - RemoveWGA enables you to remove the Microsoft "Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications" tool, which is calling home and connect to Microsoft servers every time you boot. Futures updates of this notification tool will (officialy) setup the connection rate to once every two weeks.
  • xp-AntiSpy 3.96-1 -  Disable all the known 'Suspicious' Functions in Windows XP! The latest Windows Update (June) also updated the file tcpip.sys. That's why the older xp-AntiSpy didn't detect it. This is fixed with the 3.96-1.
  • AutoPatcher XP June 2006 - AutoPatcher is a comprehensive collection of patches, addons and registry tweaks that give you peace of mind in the knowledge that your Windows system is up to date, even before you connect it to the Internet. It's designed to quickly patch a system with the most current updates and tweaks available, and requires no user interaction once you have selected what to install.
  • Microsoft Windows Network Adapter and Firewall Software Patch (KB916595) - On a Microsoft Windows XP-based computer that is using certain network adapter drivers and certain host firewall software, you may receive a Stop 0xD1 error message that resembles the following:
    STOP 0x000000D1(parameter1, parameter2, parameter3, parameter4) DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL. -> download this patch
  • Adobe Reader 7.0.8 - download
  • DirectX 9 End-User Runtimes (June 2006) - This download (52MB) provides the DirectX end-user redistributable that developers can include with their product. This update includes the DirectX for Managed Code Update from the DirectX SDK Update (June 2006).
  • Linux 2.6.17 - After almost three months, Linux 2.6.17 has been released. The changes include support for Sun Niagara CPUs, a new I/O mechanism called 'splice' which can improve the performance greatly for some applications, a scheduler domain optimized for multicore machines, driver for the widely used broadcom 43xx wifi chip (Apple's Airport Extreme and such), iptables support for the H.323 protocol, CCID2 support for DCCP, softmac layer for the wireless stack, block queue IO tracing, and many other changes listed at the changelog. In related news, NVIDIA has released new Linux Display drivers: NVIDIA Linux drivers 1.0-8762 IA32 | AMD64/EM64T | FreeBSD. The drivers adds support for QuadroFX 4500 X2, Quadro FX 5500, Quadro FX 3500, and Quadro FX 1500 and fixes many bugs.
  • Windows Vista Boot Pro 1.0.0 - Designed for both beginners and advanced users, VistaBootPRO can be used to make "cosmetic" changes to the Windows Vista boot Menu such as changing the name of the Operating Systems shown in the boot menu and make advanced "functional" changes like adding an Operating System to the boot menu and repairing the Windows Vista boot configuration data.
  • CCleaner 1.30.310 - CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space.
  • NetLimiter 2.08 - NetLimiter (download lite version) is an ultimate internet traffic control and monitoring tool designed for Win2000 and later. You can use NetLimiter to set download/upload transfer rate limits for applications or even single connection and monitor their internet traffic. Along with this unique feature, Netlimiter offers comprehensive set of internet statistical tools. It includes real-time traffic measurement and long-term per-application internet traffic statistics.
  • ZoneAlarm Suite 6.5.714.000  - ZoneAlarm (download) includes five interlocking security services that deliver easy-to-use, comprehensive protection. Unlike any other security utility, it incorporates a firewall, Application Control, an Internet Lock, dynamically assigned Security Levels and Zones.
  • UltraEdit-32 v12.10a - UltraEdit-32 (download / changelog) is a Windows text editor with support for unlimited file sizes, a spell checker, drag and drop, full HEX editing capabilities, user configurable syntax highlighting (pre-configured for HTML, Java, C/C++, VB, Perl), column editing, sorting, and a configurable toolbar.
  • Notepad++ 3.7 - Notepad++ (download) is a free source code editor (and Notepad replacement) which supports several programming languages running under the MS Windows environment.
  • Evolution for Windows - Evolution is an incredibly versatile email/calendar/PIM that took the Linux world by storm a few years ago.
  • Flock Beta 1 (v0.7) - Flock (download) is a free web browser that makes it easier than ever to share photos, stay up-to-date with news from your favorite sites, and search the Web.
  • Yahoo! Messenger for Windows 8.0 Beta - Yahoo! Messenger - Instant messaging allows you to quickly exchange messages with your online friends.
  • Windows Live Messenger - Microsoft has released Windows Live Messenger, one of the first of more than 20 new Windows Live services to launch globally over the course of the year. /HomePage WLM 8 Canada / Download Windows Live Messenger English  / Mirror Microsoft Download Center English / Microsoft Download Center German Version/
  • AIM Ad Hack 5.1 Beta 2 for AIM Triton 1.2.71.1 Beta - With this small file (download) you can effectively remove all the ads from AIM.
  • AIM Fix 1.5.619.2332 - AIM Fix (download) was created to remove all known AIM viruses in one consolidated removal tool. It is designed to end the virus processes, delete the files, and remove registry keys created by the virus.
  • FastStone Capture 3.4 - FastStone Capture (download) is a powerful, flexible and intuitive screen-capture utility. It allows you to capture anything on the screen including windows, objects, full screen, rectangle regions, freehand-selected regions and scrolling windows/web pages.
  • Fraps 2.7.4 - Fraps (download) is designed as a generic tool for DirectX and OpenGL games. In its current form Fraps performs many tasks and can best be described as: Benchmarking Software, Screen Capture Software and Realtime Video Capture Software.
  • Google Earth 4.0 Beta - Google Earth (download) puts a planet`s worth of imagery and other geographic information right on your desktop.
  • Mozy 1.6.3.0 (Free Secure Remote Backup System) - Free remote backup is finally here - Download and install Mozy to ensure your data is safely backed up at a secure, remote location. Free: no setup fee, no monthly payments, 2GB of space.
  • Maxthon v1.5.6 build 42 Standard - Maxthon (MyIE2) is a powerful web browser with a highly customizable interface. It is based on the Internet Explorer engine (your most likely current web browser) which means that what works in IE, works the same in Maxthon but with many additional efficient features.
  • Mozilla Firefox & Thunderbird 1.5.0.4 - I've mentioned the release earlier, but for those who missed it, here's a link. There's also new version of Mozilla SeaMonkey 1.0.2.
  • Opera for Windows 9.0 Final - Opera (download) lets you surf the Internet in a safer, faster, and easier way. One of the most full-featured Internet power tools on the market, it includes pop-up blocking, tabbed browsing, integrated searches, and advanced functions like Opera's groundbreaking E-mail program, RSS Newsfeeds and IRC chat.
  • SmartFTP 2.0.996.29 - SmartFTP (download - direct link) allows you to transfer files across the Internet ( TLS/SSL, FXP, IPv6 support). It features an Explorer-like, customizable interface and supports drag-and-drop functions.
  • WinSCP 3.8.2 - WinSCP (download) is freeware SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) and SCP (Secure CoPy) client for Windows using SSH (Secure Shell). Its main purpose is safe copying files between local and remote computer.
  • Online Radio Tuner v1.1.14 - homepage / download
  • Foobar2000 0.9.2 - Foobar2000 (download) is an advanced audio player for the Windows platform. Some of the basic features include full unicode support, ReplayGain support and native support for several popular audio formats.
  • Real Alternative 1.49 - Real Alternative allows you to play RealMedia files without having to install RealPlayer or RealOne Player from Real Networks. Supported are: RealAudio (.ra .rpm), RealMedia (.rm .ram .rmvb .rpx .smi .smil), RealText (.rt) and ReadPix (.rp). It also supports RealMedia content that is embedded in webpages.
  • Winamp 5.230 - Nullsoft Winamp (download Pro, Full and Lite) is a fast, flexible, high-fidelity media player for Windows. Winamp supports playback of many audio (MP3, OGG, AAC, WAV, MOD, XM, S3M, IT, MIDI, etc) and video (AVI, ASF, MPEG, NSV) types, custom appearances called skins (supporting both classic Winamp 1.x and 2.x skins and Winamp 3 freeform skins), audio visualization and audio effect plug-ins (including two industry dominating visualization plug-ins), an advanced media library, Internet radio and TV support, CD ripping and CD burning.
  • 1by1 1.56 -  1by1 is a very small sized player (requires mpglib.dll 0.92 ~58 Kb) which is not only small: It plays whole directories without any playlist.
  • ConvertXtoDVD 2.0.13 - DivxToDVD (download) is a 1 click solution to convert and burn your movie files to a compatible DVD playable on any home DVD player. DivxToDVD supports most popular format such Divx, Xvid, MOV, VOB, Mpeg, Mpeg4, AVI, WMV, DV and stream formats.
  • Cuttermaran 1.67 - Cuttermaran (download) is a cut program for MPEG1 or MPEG2 video streams. The streams can be cut without recalculation. The asynchronous between audio and video will be minimized.
  • DivX 6.2.5 - DivX (download 'play' bundle) is a package that includes all the DivX codec, player, utilities, and documentation that you need to play DivX files. DivX codec is based on the MPEG-4 compression standard.
  • K-Lite Mega Codec Pack 1.53 - The K-Lite Mega Codec Pack is a free software bundle which includes the K-Lite Codec Pack Full, QuickTime Alternative, Real Alternative, BSplayer and DC-DSP Filter. Codec is short for Compressor-decompressor.
  • Skype 2.5.0.113 - Skype (download / changelog) uses P2P (peer-to-peer) technology to connect you to other users. Not to share files, but to talk with them for free
  • Azureus 2.4.0.3 beta 42 - Azureus (download) offers multiple torrent downloads, queuing/priority systems (on torrents and files), start/stop seeding options and instant access to numerous pieces of information about your torrents. Azureus now features an embedded tracker easily set up and ready to use.
  • DC++ 0.691 Stable - DC++ (download) is an open source C++ client for the Direct Connect protocol. Direct Connect allows you to share files over the Internet without restrictions or limits
  • Alcohol 120% 1.9.5.4212 - Alcohol 120% combines all functions of Alcohol 52% (CD & DVD emulation software) but with added DVD & CD burning capabilites.
  • Sisoftware Sandra Lite 2007 (10.98.6.x) - SiSoftware Sandra is an information & diagnostic utility. It should provide most of the information (including undocumented) you need to know about your hardware, software, and other devices whether hardware or software
  • Smart Data Recovery 3.1 Released (Free!) - Smart Smart Data Recovery (download) is a data recovery tool for Windows operating system that supports the FAT and NTFS file systems. The software easily recovers data from hard disks, digital cameras, and any type of storage media - flash drives, USB drives, memory stick, PC card, multimedia card, secure digital card and diskette.
  • Realtek 3.88 & Vista Beta Audio Drivers - download
  • NGO NVIDIA Optimized Driver v1.9131 - The NGO NVIDIA Optimized Driver is a tweaked version of the NVIDIA ForceWare driver. The main purpose is to satisfy the users with better performance and image quality. The Driver has support for all Geforce cards
  • Soundblaster X-Fi Crackling and Popping Update - According to Creative only approximately 0.03% of the users are affected from which only 0.01% reported the issues. Overall Creative believes a Motherboard BIOS update will fix the crackling and popping and they are still working on that with nVidia and other motherboard/chipset manufacturers.


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