FREE Great Programs for Windows 7

[darkassain]

can confirm
Vmware free+workstation works
adeona client works
truecrypt works
uniextract works

 

[WindowSeven]

I prefer paying for programs that actually work xD.
Instead of Avast I suggest the Onecare 90-day trial, once it has finished, you can either renew it for free (re-install) or get something better.
Most of the task solvers you need come with Windows 7 but are hidden.
To run Onecare / anything else that likes to bar windows...
Under the Compatibility tab, set Compatibility Mode to Vista RTM.

 

[Ex_Brit]

I prefer paying for programs that actually work xD.

Who said these programs don't work?

Instead of Avast I suggest the Onecare 90-day trial, once it has finished, you can either renew it for free (re-install) or get something better.

That wont work unless you remove every single last trace of OneCare from your system. If you fail to do that it will see the previous installation even though you uninstalled it, and refuse to work.

Most of the task solvers you need come with Windows 7 but are hidden.

In some cases, yes that is true, but often the software we recommend has better features.

To run Onecare / anything else that likes to bar windows...
Under the Compatibility tab, set Compatibility Mode to Vista RTM.

Thanks for the information, but I'll stick with Avast for now and Windows Firewall which is better in 7 than it has been in previous OS's.

 

[johngalt]

OK, a couple of mentions:

1) I know Fx and Thunderbird were mentioned, but I had to add that Fx 3.1b1 and Thunderbird 3.0a1x64 both work well in W7 - and since my profiles are on a separate disk, I was able to load right back up by using the profile manager without a hitch - other than having to install Silverlight, Flash and Shockwave again for Fx.

2) Display Fusion - DisplayFusion: Free Multi-Monitor Desktop Wallpaper Software | Binary Fortress Software - works well (free and a paid version, but the free is well enough, and takes the desktop slide show one step further by giving you the option to use Flickr photos, *and* supports multiple monitors and separate wallpapers on each monitor.

3) Malwarebytes AntiMalware - Malwarebytes.org - works like a champ.

More to come as I install them.

 

[darkassain]

Forgot to mention the all great ffdshow...lol
works like a charm...

 

[johngalt]

Shawn,

ShellExView - ShellExView - Shell Extension Manager For Windows

NOTE: After installing, use compatibility mode and select the Run this program as an administrator option. This is a stand alone exe file, and does not install.

 

[johngalt]

See this thread - http://www.sevenforums.com/software/598-sticky-notes-color.html#post3437 - A worthy program to add.

 

[darkassain]

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

did ProceXp work when you set as the default taskmanager???

 

[johngalt]

Tested the following thus far....

• Virtual Clone Drive 5412
• DisplayFusion 2.2.1
• Songbird 1.0.0
• Logitech Setpoint 4.60.2
• UberOptions 4.60b3
• ToolTipFixer 2.0.0
• FxVisor64bit
• HashTab 2
• xplorer2 64bit free and pro
• WinMerge 2.11.1.7 Beta and 2.10.2 Stable
• Picasa3
• Opera 9.62
• TheGreenBrowser
• Google Chrome
• SW Iron
• FileZilla 3.1.6-rc1 and 3.1.5.1
• GoogleTalk
• MySpaceIM
• KnownFoldersBrowser and KnownFoldersBrowser64bit
• Skype 4.0.0.169Beta
• BitPIM 1.0.7.20080908
• QuickPar 0.9.1
• VirtualBox 2.0.6

 

[Ex_Brit]

John, thanks for reminding me about ToolTipFixer, I'd forgotten about that one and use it in both XP and Vista.

Whilst not free I can report that Diskeeper 2009 Professional (Defrag) works fine in Windows 7. I prefer it to Auslogics as it is has many more features.

 

[darkassain]

John, thanks for reminding me about ToolTipFixer, I'd forgotten about that one and use it in both XP and Vista.

Whilst not free I can report that Diskeeper 2009 Professional (Defrag) works fine in Windows 7. I prefer it to Auslogics as it is has many more features.

digital persona personal 3 i mean its oem (usually) so yeah....


how did you get diskkeeper to work???
i have been trying and trying and nothing....
says the os is not supported..
maybe because im using the 2008.....:sarc:

 

[Ex_Brit]

I didn't try the 2008 one although I do have it in my available downloads at their website. Diskeeper offered me a free upgrade, so I took it obviously!
DK 2009 worked without a hitch, I didn't even have to use compatability mode.

 

[darkassain]

I didn't try the 2008 one although I do have it in my available downloads at their website. Diskeeper offered me a free upgrade, so I took it obviously!
DK 2009 worked without a hitch, I didn't even have to use compatability mode.

ok will look into that thanks....
i have been to the website so only had that vers...
so ill check...

 

[johngalt]

did ProceXp work when you set as the default taskmanager???

Yes.

 

[johngalt]

digital persona personal 3 i mean its oem (usually) so yeah....
<snip>

DP 3? If that is 64bit, I need that desperately - cause M$ says they are not going to release drivers for my Desktop Optical Keyboard with Fingerprint Reader for 64bit, and I am incensed - and everyone says it is because DP is not releasing a 64bit version of DP....

 

[darkassain]

DP 3? If that is 64bit, I need that desperately - cause M$ says they are not going to release drivers for my Desktop Optical Keyboard with Fingerprint Reader for 64bit, and I am incensed - and everyone says it is because DP is not releasing a 64bit version of DP....

the thing is you need the drivers for your FR before you can use digital persona....
because hp includes it for some reason with an authentec devices (idk why???) guess its because of cost and because this is a home machine...
but yes i am using 64 DP...
if you could identify your FR (i dont think its manufactured by M$ but i could be wrong...lol)

but if you have the drivers already installed (you can confirm this you can download it from their website...) since it only installs on a hp you have to jump some hoops to get installed on your machine...

program...
HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment Notebook PC series*-* DigitalPersona Fingerprint Software for Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit) - HP Business Support Center


edit: DP is offering their SDK for free..
so try getting the drivers to work if you can...
https://secure.digitalpersona.com/buy.digitalpersona/index.php


check here here to get it working on non hp computer
DigitalPersona Personal Fingerprint Software Update - Notebook Forums and Laptop Discussion

i think this is all i can help you with as i
1) dont have the keyboard in question
2) dont have that much experience with creating drivers... (thats what im going to school for....lol)

also added a picture as this is the closest thing to your keyboard...
that is the
"U.are.U Keyboard
The U.are.U Fingerprint Keyboard is a Windows-compatible 104-key keyboard with a built-in U.are.U 4000B Fingerprint Reader. It is designed for use with DigitalPersona enterprise or developer software. Includes: U.are.U Fingerprint Keyboard with 1.8 meter USB cable."

 

[darkassain]

the thing is is that i heard that its just not supported by M$ anymore (i believe it has to do w/DP...my theory) i heard that the driver gets installed sucessfully but its not usable by the software...:sarc:

 

[darkassain]

Yes.

cuz all i got is as if put in a comandline
"procexp /?"
hmm got the lastest so that might be it???

 

[garysgold]

Haven't noticed the VistaForums SysInfo Tool listed. It works fine here.

Gary

 

[johngalt]

cuz all i got is as if put in a comandline
"procexp /?"
hmm got the lastest so that might be it???

Nope - I have 11.3 - I update the minute I find a new version.

the thing is you need the drivers for your FR before you can use digital persona....
because hp includes it for some reason with an authentec devices (idk why???) guess its because of cost and because this is a home machine...
but yes i am using 64 DP...
if you could identify your FR (i dont think its manufactured by M$ but i could be wrong...lol)

but if you have the drivers already installed (you can confirm this you can download it from their website...) since it only installs on a hp you have to jump some hoops to get installed on your machine...

program...
HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment Notebook PC series*-* DigitalPersona Fingerprint Software for Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit) - HP Business Support Center


edit: DP is offering their SDK for free..
so try getting the drivers to work if you can...
https://secure.digitalpersona.com/buy.digitalpersona/index.php


check here here to get it working on non hp computer
DigitalPersona Personal Fingerprint Software Update - Notebook Forums and Laptop Discussion

i think this is all i can help you with as i
1) dont have the keyboard in question
2) dont have that much experience with creating drivers... (thats what im going to school for....lol)

also added a picture as this is the closest thing to your keyboard...
that is the
"U.are.U Keyboard
The U.are.U Fingerprint Keyboard is a Windows-compatible 104-key keyboard with a built-in U.are.U 4000B Fingerprint Reader. It is designed for use with DigitalPersona enterprise or developer software. Includes: U.are.U Fingerprint Keyboard with 1.8 meter USB cable."

There is no 64bit driver for the KB / FP reader, and that KB is pretty much the same as mine, I have a few extra buttons at the top on both sides of the silver buttons...

I suppose the SDK plus the HP software might work, but there are a few threads in the M$ newsgroups that relate to this device.

the thing is is that i heard that its just not supported by M$ anymore (i believe it has to do w/DP...my theory) i heard that the driver gets installed sucessfully but its not usable by the software...:sarc:

I never could get the driver to install as it is a 32bi driver....