FREE Great Programs for Windows 7

[Brink]

Thank you Peter. I have removed it from the list until it works better with uninstalling in Windows 7.

 

[whitedragon33]

You can add Rainlendar v.22, CCleaner, WinAMP, MozBackup, DVDShrink 3.2, Yahoo Messenger & InfraRecorder to the list.
All work perfectly on 6801 x64.

 

[Ex_Brit]

Thank you Peter. I have removed it from the list until it works better with uninstalling in Windows 7.

Re: Comodo, I'm not saying don't use it...just warning it's a messy uninstall. I had tried Zonealarm...no go. For some reason, I didn't like Comodo....I know, don't ask.

 

[Brink]

That's ok Peter. I'll add it back to the list when it fully works properly with Windows 7. I do not want to have a program on the list that will cause issues like that.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

I have been using Frameworkx (Vista Shortcut Manager) to remove the shortcut arrow for a while on 7 and it doesn't seem to be causing any problems so far. I had it on the last install and just added it to this one without incident.

Hello Brink.

Have you had a chance to check on this one?

Thanks for your reply.





Later Ted

 

[Brink]

Hi Ted.

Added.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Thanks...

















Later Ted

 

[Ex_Brit]

I've found a few programmes that work well in Vista and Windows 7

AM-Deadlink - utility to restore the favicons for your favourites folder
http://www.aignes.com/deadlink.htm

Belarc Advisor - gives you the low down on what's in your PC and keys/license information, tells you if you are up to date with WU.
Belarc - System Management For The Internet Age

IE New Window Maximizer - ensures each IE window opens to full screen (or not)
jiiSoft :: Products

Incredimail - email client
IncrediMail - Have Fun Sending Email!

IP Lookup - great and handy tool for your desktop, makes IP lookup a breeze. It's no longer supported but works just fine
http://www.softnik.com/download/iplookup2_setup.exe (Direct download)

IReboot - for multi-booters, decide which system to boot into next - goes arm in arm with the next application
Download iReboot 1.1 - NeoSmart Technologies

Easy BCD - bootloader. Install it on the system that controls your muti-boot bootloader and you can make many adjustments
Download EasyBCD 1.7.2 - NeoSmart Technologies

Purrint - an old application from XP Gold days, makes print screen or posting a pic of your screen easy
Purrint - Download (of course I know we now have the Snipping Tool)

Quicktime Alternative - QT Player without the bloat and ads
Free-Codecs.com : QuickTime Alternative 2.7.0 : QuickTime Alternative will allow you to play QuickTime files (.mov, .qt and other extensions) without having to install the official QuickTime Player.

Real Alternative - Real Player without the bloat and ads
Free-Codecs.com :: Download Real Alternative 1.90 : Real Alternative will allow you to play RealMedia files without having to install RealPlayer/RealOne Player

VoipStunt - Desktop VOIP client - call anywhere in the world for around 2 euro cents/minute after an initial free period.
Voipstunt | Free international calls worldwide!

 

[Barman58]

Hi all,

Some more apps running on Seven x86 ...

All installed without problems and so far are running fine ...

Inkscape (Vista RTM Compatibility mode)
Scribus
Cam2PC
Picasa 3
Geosetter
Irfanview

Mediamonkey 3

 

[Ex_Brit]

Another useful tool..
Stickies - this is a sticky note programme with a difference, you can set them to sleep for as long as you want until an appointment is due or..whatever...!
Zhorn Software

 

[Ex_Brit]

Yet another one which I completely forgot about...

IESpell - Spellchecker for Internet Explorer - spellcheck your online forms and forum posts
ieSpell - Spell Checker add-on for Internet Explorer

 

[Ex_Brit]

..and a Torrent Client...

µTorrent - The Lightweight and Efficient BitTorrent Client

 

[Mark]

I use bitcomet and seems fine, version 0.99 is still the best one I have used.

 

[Ex_Brit]

Rather than going through the agony of installing (or trying to...?) my Nero 9 I decideed to try the Nero 7 Essentials CD that came with my new Liteon SmartErase iHAP422-08 DVD burner. I ran the autorun in compatability mode with Vista RTM just in case and it works.

So Nero works guys.

 

[Barman58]

Thanks peter,

Great that I can use that as a fallback If I can't get another burner to run I got Version 7 with my USB burner but don't use Nero unless I have to due to the Bloat factor. may do a streamlined custom install

 

[Ex_Brit]

Glad to help. I just couldn't face another Nero 9 install like on my Vista rig....it took hours, not only to download, but also to install. It refused to install if I removed more than just the InCD part using the custom option and created 66....yes 66 restore points. Plus it wont update, you have to uninstall and reinstall from the web.

Nero are working on it. Obviously the customers are the beta testers here. Pretty obvious considering Nero 9 was issued so soon after Nero 8, and stupid me for not sticking with the tried and true - Nero 8.

So if you do install regular Nero, as against the "Essentials" type, disable System Restore beforehand...LOL.

 

[johngalt]

Surprised that no one has tried / verified that Process Explorer (currently 11.3) works in W7....

Time to fire up my W7 VBox and see if it does....

 

[garysgold]

CoreTemp works in 32 bit. Don't know about 64 bit.
Core Temp

Also Cpuz is working here.

Gary

 

[SIW2]

Hi,

Process Explorer works fine for me .

SIW works great too SIW | System Information for Windows by Gabriel Topala

SIV is also excellent SIV - System Information Viewer

- trick with this one is to right click the little wizard that appears in the Notification area - and make your selections from there.

Also working fine are :

Malwarebytes, Rogue Remover Free, Glaryutilities, Paragon Partition Manager 9, Paragon Drive Backup 9.0 Express, Networx, Faststone Capture53, Faststone Image Viewer.

SIW2

 

[Brink]

Thank you SIW2.

They are added to the list.