FREE Great Programs for Windows 7

[SledgeDG]

For some reason I can't find Q-Dir in the list. a lightweight alternative Windows explorer with up to 4 panes.
Ideal for USB sticks since it comes as install and portable versions.
Plus it's actively developed. What I like about it the most: with multiple panes open it let me move my files around in a jiffy

Q-Dir - Download

-DG

 

[Brink]

Thank you DG. Q-Dir added.

 

[Brink]

@Brink

First, This is my first post to this forum and I want to thank you for the great list of Freeware Applications that you have assembled. Many of the apps listed are ones that I use already. I am about to try some others from the list as well.

Second, it is time to update the description of FreeCommander to include x64 bit support.

Thank you JC, and welcome to Seven Forums.

FreeCommander has been updated.

 

[MilesAhead]

I've been using FreeCommander for years. For those who would like to try the beta preview of the "new look" for FreeCommander, here's the link to the XE version:

FreeCommander - freeware file manager for Windows

All the features are not complete. It's basically a preview.

 

[seekermeister]

two questions...How buggy is it, and is there any problem having both versions installed at the same time?

 

[rickyeo]

Hi,

Can anybody share with me where to find the newly installed sofiwares folder in a windows 7 system please?..I think in windows 7, it may not be seen and the usual C:\Documents and Settings\[user]\Local Settings\Application Data\software path is not applicable.

Thanks.

 

[Mike Connor]

Hi,

Can anybody share with me where to find the newly installed sofiwares folder in a windows 7 system please?..I think in windows 7, it may not be seen and the usual C:\Documents and Settings\[user]\Local Settings\Application Data\software path is not applicable.

Thanks.

Programs are installed on your system drive, in this case C: ;



The red folder contains x64 BIT programs, and the blue folder contains x32 BIT programs.

( Your folders will not be coloured, unless you use a program which changes the icons).

Regards....Mike Connor

 

[arj]

It would be great if you could add Nemo Documents to the list.

Nemo Documents - The intuitive file manager

Nemo Documents is an intuitive file manager that maps files into a familiar calendar view, complete with Google Docs and calendar integration so that its easier to find things again.

Thanks

 

[Dzomlija]

Hi,
Can anybody share with me where to find the newly installed sofiwares folder in a windows 7 system please?..I think in windows 7, it may not be seen and the usual C:\Documents and Settings\[user]\Local Settings\Application Data\software path is not applicable.
Thanks.

To find recently installed software, or software installed on a particular date, do the following:

1. Click the Start Orb
2. Click Control Panel
3. Under the Programs category, click Uninstall a program
4. Make sure the list is in Details View
5. When you move the mouse over the right edge of the Installed On column header, a drop down arrow appears. Click it
6. Select the date and/or date range to filter the list to show only the programs installed on a particular date.

You might also want to checkout the great Tutorials section too.

 

[Mike Connor]

Easeus New Version Enhanced

Free Data Recovery Software, Backup Software and Partition Manager Freeware in Windows and Linux - EASEUS

Regards....Mike Connor

 

[Mike Connor]

WUBI run Ubuntu in Windows New Version

Download | Ubuntu

Regards....Mike Connor

 

[goguta]

any good folder protect/password open program?
i was using truecrypt but i was not very happy with it.

 

[rickyeo]

HI Mike,

Thanks for taking the trouble to explain and have some images posted here for my clearer understanding.

However, I still can't locate the installation folder looking into program files..

But I managed to find the file by one simple method (and I think this works if there is a shortcut icon on your desktop)..I right clicked on the icon and clicked on "Open file location" to finally get to the installed folder, otherwise, its really hidden in wondows 7.

look at its location athat is not the solution, coz the newly installed file is still invisible

Thanks for your trouble anyway!
Rick

Hi,

Can anybody share with me where to find the newly installed sofiwares folder in a windows 7 system please?..I think in windows 7, it may not be seen and the usual C:\Documents and Settings\[user]\Local Settings\Application Data\software path is not applicable.

Thanks.

Programs are installed on your system drive, in this case C: ;



The red folder contains x64 BIT programs, and the blue folder contains x32 BIT programs.

( Your folders will not be coloured, unless you use a program which changes the icons).

Regards....Mike Connor

 

[rickyeo]

Hi Dzomlija,

Thanks for taking the trouble in giving me another way of finding installed files locations on wondows 7.

Rick

Hi,
Can anybody share with me where to find the newly installed sofiwares folder in a windows 7 system please?..I think in windows 7, it may not be seen and the usual C:\Documents and Settings\[user]\Local Settings\Application Data\software path is not applicable.
Thanks.

To find recently installed software, or software installed on a particular date, do the following:

1. Click the Start Orb
2. Click Control Panel
3. Under the Programs category, click Uninstall a program
4. Make sure the list is in Details View
5. When you move the mouse over the right edge of the Installed On column header, a drop down arrow appears. Click it
6. Select the date and/or date range to filter the list to show only the programs installed on a particular date.

You might also want to checkout the great Tutorials section too.

 

[aussiecriminals]

Last, for anyone looking for more information on freeware, check out Gizmo's Freeware Site (Gizmos Freeware Reviews). He has reviews of various applications and they are categorized for easy searching.

What Gizmo's does is inveigle people into writing software reviews and then boots them out, and removes the author's signature, leaving the review as if it had been written by "Site Editor". Apart from being a violation of copyright, this is not a very nice thing to do. So anybody tempted to write any reviews for that site, be warned. I wrote a number of reviews for that site, as have others, and that is what occurred.

Regards.....Mike Connor

That is a disgrace if true, I read your post twice to make sure. Sneaky buggers using you as a free company reviewer:mad2:

 

[mickey megabyte]

are you downloading some big file (or doing something else time-consuming), want to leave your pc but don't want your computer to go to sleep while you're away?

are you too lazy to visit control panel >> hardware and sound >> power options >> blah blah blah to change your power settings, only to have to change them back again once you're done?

then it looks like you need insomnia - a tiny program which keeps your machine awake!

available in .net, 32 or 64 bit flavours - source code too! wake up and smell the coffee!

 

[Ciara]

are you downloading some big file (or doing something else time-consuming), want to leave your pc but don't want your computer to go to sleep while you're away?

are you too lazy to visit control panel >> hardware and sound >> power options >> blah blah blah to change your power settings, only to have to change them back again once you're done?

then it looks like you need insomnia - a tiny program which keeps your machine awake!

available in .net, 32 or 64 bit flavours - source code too! wake up and smell the coffee!

I could use this when I'm having my shower in the mornings ... thanks mickey ... X ... +1

 

[brianzion]

hi all
i found this program today Quick access bar it works ok and the aero is cool

Quick Access Bar is a Windows Toolbar which can be used to add important shortcuts such as control panel, system drives, external drive, etc to a secondary taskbar on top with auto hide feature. It acts as a secondary panel with an option to add many of the commonly used items which you might not have space to pin to your default taskbar. Hovering your mouse over a system drive displays disk space and the startup Orb allows adding and removing items from the bar. It is a good option for people who might wish to add a secondary taskbar with auto-hide functionality to add shortcuts to Windows resources and custom folders. This way one can avoid cluttering the desktop with unnecessary shortcuts and can instead add them to a secondary panel.

The aim of Quick Access Bar is to improve productivity of an average user by providing quick access to local drives, external drives, control panel, etc.

LINK HERE >>> http://www.quickaccessbar.com/index.php

 

[Bongo]

Moffsoft FreeCalc I have used this for 5+ years
Free calculator software - Moffsoft FreeCalc is a great replacement for your Windows calculator.

Adjustable calculator size - Make it any size you want and Moffsoft FreeCalc will remember the size and position next time you use it. (see example)

Tape - Save, print, or clear the simulated paper history tape.

Color schemes - Select a color combination or use your Windows color settings. (see example)

New keys - Clear Tape {CT}, double zero {00}, triple zero {000}, and memory subtract {M-} keys have been added.

Visible memory value - You'll always know what's in memory because it's displayed on the calculator status bar.

Option settings - Flat buttons, always on top, tray icon, run on startup, and hiding the tape are some of the calculator options. (see example)

Digit groupings - Number groupings for easy to read numbers.

International support - Digit grouping and decimal point characters change based on your regional settings. (see example)

Tray icon - Turn on the tray icon for quick and easy access. (see example)

System requirements - Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7

Jerry

 

[StalkeR]

hi all
i found this program today Quick access bar it works ok and the aero is cool

Quick Access Bar is a Windows Toolbar which can be used to add important shortcuts such as control panel, system drives, external drive, etc to a secondary taskbar on top with auto hide feature. It acts as a secondary panel with an option to add many of the commonly used items which you might not have space to pin to your default taskbar. Hovering your mouse over a system drive displays disk space and the startup Orb allows adding and removing items from the bar. It is a good option for people who might wish to add a secondary taskbar with auto-hide functionality to add shortcuts to Windows resources and custom folders. This way one can avoid cluttering the desktop with unnecessary shortcuts and can instead add them to a secondary panel.

The aim of Quick Access Bar is to improve productivity of an average user by providing quick access to local drives, external drives, control panel, etc.

LINK HERE >>> Quick Access Bar for Windows

It looks interesting. It looks like that widgets from Rainmeter...