The Necessary Software Thread

[Epiphany]

It seems a lot of us around here have quite an archive of files on our hard drives.

SpaceMonger scans and displays everything in size-based blocks. Pretty nifty, Its helped me track down forgotten DVD images and such that need to go.
http://www.sixty-five.cc/sm/v1x.php

[Epiphany]

It seems a lot of us around here have quite an archive of files on our hard drives.

SpaceMonger scans and displays everything in size-based blocks. Pretty nifty, Its helped me track down forgotten DVD images and such that need to go.

free 1.x version: (2.0+ not free)
http://www.sixty-five.cc/sm/v1x.php

[ootpoot]

Total Commander from http://www.ghisler.com is an absolute must.

It is a Norton Commander style replacement for Windows Explorer:
Two file windows side by side
Multiple language support
Enhanced search function
Compare files (with editor) / synchronize directories
Quick View panel with bitmap display
ZIP, ARJ, LZH, RAR, UC2, TAR, GZ, CAB, ACE archive handling + plugins
Built-in FTP client with FXP (server to server) and HTTP proxy support
Parallel port link, multi-rename tool
Tabbed interface, regular expressions, history+favorites buttons
Thumbnails view, custom columns, enhanced search

Fast and free (with a nag screen at startup).
10 out of 10.
8-)

[lroi]

Has a forum at http://www.gomplayer.com/forum/
Easy to use, very light, opens split files that Mpc and Vlc won't.
Automatically downloads codecs that may be required,but comes with
almost everthing...little glichy on some mpgs.
Enhancement adjustments, as well as other features.
Worth while to check out.
Hope this helps everyone.

[Sir Jig-A-Lot]

i've found Gomplayer to have it's flaws so i've stuck with VLC.

[jimfitter]

A while ago, a wise man I know pointed me to the best defrag app., I have ever used.

JK Defrag is freeware, that includes some nice maintenance tools.

I really give this one two thumbs up.

[goodog]

I think System Mechanic Professional is a superb tool for keeping my PC running smoothly. It's from Iolo Software and although a bit pricy at around $80 or so, it's worth it


Best Regards

Goodog

[AYHJA]

Better than TuneUp Utilities 2008, GD..? Its pretty good, and its free... ;)

[goodog]

Hey Uber

I've never used Tuneup....System Mechanic is pretty powerful but, like I say, pricey with it. I was trying CCleaner just yesterday in work, another free utility and it's really excellent. I'll check out Tuneup and do a comparison and get back to you.

Best Regards

Goodog

[jdog]

Installed Windows Vista x64 back in January 2008 (full switch). It's gone through patches and service packs. Never once had a "tune up" or a defrag and it's still blazing fast.