> What's your favorite easy to use Freeware? Bonus points for small, > no-install, no registry entries.
I don't think I'm getting any bonus points, but my particular favorite piece of freeware is the Mercury mail server. It's been serving me trouble-free for almost two years now. It's pretty much the only piece of software on my system (besides Apache, but that's worth *negative* bonus points because it's huge, needs to be not only installed but compiled first, and seems to have a condo in my registry) that I've set up and been able to forget how to use because I haven't had to tinker with it or fix it.
What is KeePass? Today you need to remember many passwords. You need a password for the Windows network logon, your e-mail account, your homepage's ftp password, online passwords (like CodeProject member account), etc. etc. etc. The list is endless. Also, you should use different passwords for each account. Because if you use only one password everywhere and someone gets this password you have a problem... A serious problem. The thief would have access to your e-mail account, homepage, etc. Unimaginable.
KeePass is a free/open-source password manager or safe which helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way. You can put all your passwords in one database, which is locked with one master key or a key-disk. So you only have to remember one single master password or insert the key-disk to unlock the whole database. The databases are encrypted using the best and most secure encryption algorithms currently known (AES and Twofish).
Is it really free? Yes, KeePass is really free, and more than that: it is open-source (OSI certified). Therefor you can have a look at its full source and check if the encryption algorithms are implemented correctly.
Perhaps you wonder why I decided to make it open-source. The answer is relatively simple: in my opinion all software that has something to do with security should be open-source.
Features:
* Highly encrypted databases * Support of master passwords and key-disks * Runs on all Windows operating systems and doesn't need to be installed * Export password list to TXT, HTML, XML or CSV files * Import from CSV and CodeWallet(Pro) TXT files * Easy database transfer * Support of password groups * Time fields support * Auto-type and drag-n-Drop support * Fast copy fields to the Windows clipboard * Searching and sorting * Multi-language translation support * Strong random password generator * Low memory requirement * Open-Source!
> What is KeePass? > Today you need to remember many passwords. You need a password for the > Windows network logon, your e-mail account, your homepage's ftp > password, online passwords (like CodeProject member account), etc. etc. > etc. The list is endless. Also, you should use different passwords for > each account. Because if you use only one password everywhere and > someone gets this password you have a problem... A serious problem. The > thief would have access to your e-mail account, homepage, etc. > Unimaginable.
> KeePass is a free/open-source password manager or safe which helps you > to manage your passwords in a secure way. You can put all your passwords > in one database, which is locked with one master key or a key-disk. So > you only have to remember one single master password or insert the > key-disk to unlock the whole database. The databases are encrypted using > the best and most secure encryption algorithms currently known (AES and > Twofish).
> Is it really free? > Yes, KeePass is really free, and more than that: it is open-source (OSI > certified). Therefor you can have a look at its full source and check if > the encryption algorithms are implemented correctly.
> Perhaps you wonder why I decided to make it open-source. The answer is > relatively simple: in my opinion all software that has something to do > with security should be open-source.
> Features:
> * Highly encrypted databases > * Support of master passwords and key-disks > * Runs on all Windows operating systems and doesn't need to be installed > * Export password list to TXT, HTML, XML or CSV files > * Import from CSV and CodeWallet(Pro) TXT files > * Easy database transfer > * Support of password groups > * Time fields support > * Auto-type and drag-n-Drop support > * Fast copy fields to the Windows clipboard > * Searching and sorting > * Multi-language translation support > * Strong random password generator > * Low memory requirement > * Open-Source!
Please note that the above info was pasted from the keepass home and features web pages.
"Metapad is a small, fast (and completely free) text editor for Windows 9x and Windows NT (2000) with similar features to Microsoft Notepad but with many extra (and rather useful) features. It was designed to completely replace Notepad since it includes (just about) all of Notepad's features and much, much more."
"Windows itself (or other programs) may change your Registry. It may have taken place without notification! RegShot can trace what they have done and clean the 'marks' they left. [This] is a small registry compare utility that allows you to quickly take a snapshot of your registry and then compare it with a second one - after doing system changes or installing a new product. The changes report can be produced in text or HTML format and contains a list of all modifications that have taken place between snapshot1 and snapshot2. In addition, you can also specify folders (and subfilders) to be scanned for changes. (1) Click the "1st Shot" button. (2) Run a program which might change your Registry. (3) Click the "2nd Shot" button. (4) Select your output file type; HTML is recommended. (5) Insert your comment for the action. (6) Click the "Compare" button."
"When you install a new program, the installation utility adds new data to your system registry, often unremoved after the uninstallation. You can have a record of exactly what the install program did using InCtrl 4.1, InCtrl 5, System Mechanic, Safe Installer or RegShot. UNDOReg analyzes the report generated by one of these utilities, and deletes referenced registry keys."
"IECookiesView is a small utility that displays the details of all cookies that Internet Explorer stores on your computer. In addition, It allows you to do the following actions:
* Sort the cookies list by any column you want, by clicking the column header. A second click sorts the column in descending order. * Find a cookie in the list by specifying the name of the Web site. * Select and delete the unwanted cookies. * Save the cookies to a readable text file. * Copy cookie information into the clipboard. * Automatically refresh the cookies list when a Web site sends you a cookie. * Display the cookies of other users and from other computers. * Open the IECookiesView utility directly from Internet Explorer toolbar. * Change the content of a cookie ! * Export your cookies to Netscape/Mozilla cookies file. * Block specific Web sites from using cookies through the cookies blocking mechanism of Internet Explorer 6.0.
Advantages of this utility
* This utility is completely freeware ! You don't have to pay anything in order to continue using it. * The utility is a standalone executable. it doesn't require any additional DLLs, and installation is not required. * The executable (iecv.exe) is small and compact. Only 55KB ! * If you have a network, you can watch the cookies of other computers, as long as you have a read permission on the cookies folder of other computers. * On Windows NT/2000/XP, You can watch the cookies of other users on the same computer, as long as you have the right access permissions on the cookies folders. "
"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 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.
MWSnap does not require installation and does not need any special dlls, drivers or system files which can mess up your system.
MWSnap is freeware, but your donations are gladly accepted."
"Robert Bunn" <adal...@twcny.rr.com> wrote: > besides Apache, but that's worth *negative* > bonus points because it's huge, needs to be not only installed but > compiled first, and seems to have a condo in my registry
I don't get this. I've been using Apache2 on a few systems for about two years now, and I never had to compile it because of the excellent installer packages available. Disk space usage is not very huge and registry entries are within reasonable limits... after all it installs itself as a Windows service.
It's an absolute essential for those who try-on a lot of various utilities & programs. Helps keep your registry straight & clean from beginning to end. Truly, a freeware gem!
Hot Key Plus Free No Install http://www.jugglesaver.co.uk/hotkeyplus/ Hot Key Plus is a small freeware utility that allows you to launch applications, URLs, open folders, etc. using the a control key (ALT/WIN/Ctrl) plus another key.
Metapad, ATNotes and TotalUninstall are others but already mentioned.
-- dadiOH ____________________________
dadiOH's dandies v3.05... ...a help file of info about MP3s, recording from LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that. Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico
> What's your favorite easy to use Freeware? Bonus points for small, > no-install, no registry entries.
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Billy 1.03 and 1.04b(available in forum)(freeware): http://www.sheepfriends.com/?page=billy Billy is a lightweighted no nonsense audio player that allows you to quickly play an entire directory of MP3 files. Billy intentionally doesn't support MP3 id-tags and doesn't show the playing time from each song. Though this may seem a big disadvantage, you could ask yourself how often you really need those two things. Especially when looking at the speed you win. Billy uses Bass (Un4seen) as its decoding engine. This engine has awesome quality and uses 28% less CPU than winamp's decoding engine. Measured with Intel VTune. No-install, small and no registry entries, except for file-associations and context-menu. No skin, but Billy's looks are highly configurable through an .ini-file.
Kaufman Mail Warrior 3.70 beta1 (abandonware): http://www.geocities.com/kaufmansoft/ Kaufman Mail Warrior is an efficient freeware email client. It's an excellent alternative for the big and slow commercial programs such as Outlook Express and Netscape Communicator. The whole program is under 703kb in size, and besides the basic functions MW has many advanced features as well - such as mail filtering, multiple accounts and an integrated address book. No install, small, no registry entries.
Kaufman Codra (abandonware): http://www.geocities.com/kaufmansoft/ An excellent text editor for those looking for a NotePad replacement. Codra is ideal for programmers with extensive syntax highlighting (Perl, CPP, Pascal,Clipper, Java, HP48), and assists them in snipping useful code for repeated use. No install, small, no registry entries.
Kaufman Icon Snatcher (abandonware): http://www.geocities.com/kaufmansoft/ Browse and snatche icons inside EXEs and DLLs No install, small, no registry entries.
Kaufman Tray Launcher (abandonware): http://www.geocities.com/kaufmansoft/ Allows fast access to commonly used applications from the system tray. No install, small, no registry entries.
Kaufman Launch Cleaner (abandonware): http://www.geocities.com/kaufmansoft/ Unistall List Cleaner. Displays a list of all the apps which are launched on startup from the registry, win.ini or the startup group. No install, small, no registry entries.
Kaufman FTP (abandonware): http://www.geocities.com/kaufmansoft/ A full featured ftp program with a queue list, bookmarking and a simple interface. No install, small, no registry entries.
Funny you should use "KISS" as a subject. It caught my eyes straight away. FYI: KISS is an acronym for "Keep It Simple Stupid", a front end protocol used in Packet for Amateur Radio (Ham).. It's also the name of a well known rock group.
Susan Bugher wrote: > What's your favorite easy to use Freeware? Bonus points for small, > no-install, no registry entries. A couple of mine:
A really excellent very small text editor, I use it as default in W98SE
Mike Sa --------------------- EDXOR Version 1.65 31 KB executable Dariusz Stanislawek http://freezip.cjb.net/ EDXOR is a versatile, convenient and optimal Windows text editor and file processor that far surpasses the capabilities of other Notepad-like applications. It offers innovative clipboard handling, cryptographic options and logic text conversions, great for privacy. EDXOR is small, self-contained, dependency-free and very fast. It provides over 90 menu items, including many unique functions and options, for diverse applications. Edxor was developed to expand the basic functionality of Notepad and go beyond that basic text-editor with features that will serve a wider variety of purposes; and all in a similarly sized package. Edxor has been packed with additional functions that will appeal to everybody who needs a powerful no-nonsense text AND binary file editor. It will open both text files and binaries of any size; and it's expanded function list contains over 90 menu items that will appeal to a wide range of interests and varied application needs.
>> What's your favorite easy to use Freeware? Bonus points for small, >> no-install, no registry entries. A couple of mine:
> Here a couple of couple of mine :)
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I forgot to say they're all no install. -- Maria Luisa C - 09/12/2004 20.47.23 "Live, horse, and ye'll get corn. Ye don't get it the day, ye'll get it the morn." Scottish proverb.
-- See the A.C.F alternative FAQ at http://stalkingsheep.co.uk/antifaq.htm In an unmoderated NG you can control what you read and what you write. That's all you can control.
>> What's your favorite easy to use Freeware? Bonus points for small, >> no-install, no registry entries. A couple of mine: > Funny you should use "KISS" as a subject. It caught my eyes straight > away. > FYI: > KISS is an acronym for "Keep It Simple Stupid", a front end protocol > used in Packet for Amateur Radio (Ham).. It's also the name of a well > known rock group.
Yup :) I meant "Keep It Simple Stupid" => "no-brainer" programs - zero learning curve. . .
> Btw Susan, thanks for the program listings. ;) :)
> > besides Apache, but that's worth *negative* > > bonus points because it's huge, needs to be not only installed but > > compiled first, and seems to have a condo in my registry
> I don't get this. I've been using Apache2 on a few systems for about two > years now, and I never had to compile it because of the excellent installer > packages available. Disk space usage is not very huge and registry entries > are within reasonable limits... after all it installs itself as a Windows > service.
Okay, "needs" was the wrong word there. I'm a control freak and a compulsive tinkerer. I *prefer* to compile it myself, because I come away more satisfied that what I got is exactly what I wanted. And, now that I take a good look, you're right about the registry. That was a subjective judgement because I was always seeing it when I was looking for other things, so I assumed it was everywhere.
<whoisebug...@kvi.net> wrote: >What's your favorite easy to use Freeware? Bonus points for small, >no-install, no registry entries.
One I use at every session is Multi-Program-Launcher. It's a 40k no install program which allows you to launch up to five programs, with arguments, after which it shuts itself down. I know that there are other programs of this type which will do more, but not for 40k, I suspect :-) It's a model of simplicity.
Sadly, it no longer seems to be hosted anywhere and the contact email given in the program cannot now be resolved. So it's an orphan, but I can upload it to the binaries group if anyone should want it. -- Sem
I have about 30 CD-R(W)s, DVD-R(W)s catalogued with Cathy, as well as folders on my HD. This program is single file, no install, but it does store your preferences in a few simple registry entries. And it is FAST!
I don't know how I'd find my archived and downloaded stuff without Cathy.
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