Misc. Utilities

12Ghosts Complete is an immensely useful collection of tools and gadgets will help you to work faster and safer with Windows, the Internet and even automate your daily work. The collection includes more than 25 little helpers, ranging from cookie and cache management to unattended backups, document management, desktop enhancement, time synchronization and much more. (Includes: 2ndFolder, Backup, Clip, DeskTOP, FileDate, JumpReg, JustAWindow, Lookup, Messenger, NotePad, Password, Popup-Killer, ProfileCopy, QuickStart, Replace, Robo, SaveLayout, ScrnMan, ScreenSaver, SetColor, ShellX, ShowTime, Shredder, ShutDown, Startup, Synchronize, Timer, TrayProtect, Wash, WinControl, Zip1+Zip2+SFX, and Tower)

PE Explorer is a tool for advanced users or programmers, that allows you to peak inside a Windows (executable) PE file. You can view the structure and all of the resources contained in the file, track down and diagnose problems and more. It also includes a Dependency Scanner, a Disassembler and more. Other features include automatic UPX unpacking, adding of Windows XP control styles to older applications, Safe Mode, support for custom plug-ins and more.

Advanced Serial Data Logger is a serial port data logging and monitoring solution that can be used as serial port and RS232 real-time sniffer (spy) or to log all received data to a local file. It captures serial data, custom tailors it to your needs, then extract bits of data from data packets and transfers the data to any Windows or DOS application - either by sending keystrokes to the application window, or by passing the data through DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange) conversations, ODBC, OLE. Supports RS-485, full duplex mode, flexible parameters, plug-ins and can run as a service.

MaxiVista can turn your secondary PC(s) into an additional monitor, that can be used as an extension of your primary PC. You can simply move your mouse beyond the boundaries of your main monitor and , like magic, it will appear on the second monitor - you can launch shortcuts, start programs, move applications out of the way etc. The program allows you to free desktop space without the need to switch between virtual desktop, as everything is in reach at all times. The program runs in the system tray and can be used in full screen or partial mode on the secondary PC - a double-click on the tray icon allows you to quickly switch to standard desktops on both machines. MaxiVista is completely software based and does not require any special hardware. It works with up to 4 PCs that are connected via Ethernet, Wireless LAN, Firewire or USB network.

Advanced Serial Port Monitor is a utility that allows you to check the flow of data between serial devices and any Windows application. It supports full duplex mode and flexible parameters (baud rate, bits of data etc.). You can output the received data to file or any other data source. Additional features include serial device emulation, support for plug-ins, sniffer (spy) mode and more. Advanced Serial Port Monitor is intended for advanced user and automatization specialist. It supports any RS232/RS485/RS422 serial interface.

ViceVersa Pro is an advanced utility to compare, mirror, synchronize files, and to backup folders and disks. You can choose from five different ways to compare your files (synchronization, backup, mirroring, replication, consolidation), and the differences will be shown side-by-side in a graphical, easy to understand display. The program can process the files with the click of a button or you can set-up automatic batch projects and run them with your preferred scheduler or run them in real-time as soon as file changes are detected. ViceVersa Pro can track file deletions and file conflicts, copy locked or open files, copy NTFS attributes and data streams, and works with all storage media, including removable drives, CD/DVD, USB etc. as well as network drives. Other features include encryption, compression, bandwidth control, archiving, password protection and more.

ServiceMill is a utility that turns any application into a native Windows NT/2000 service. It allows you to run a program that is not available as a native NT service without the need for user sessions. You can write your own batch or script and run it securely as a service or run an application as a service in order to be able to start/stop it remotely. You can also use serviceMill to run run an application under a different security context and more.

FireDaemon is a utility that allows you to install and run virtually any application as a Windows NT/2K/XP service. FireDaemon features easy configuration, a low memory/CPU overhead, subprocess prioritisation and CPU binding and scheduling plus monitoring and logging to the NT/2K/XP event log. It can be used to run most applications written in popular scripting languages (eg. Perl, Python, Java) as well as variety of Win32 native binary applications as services.

Multiplicity enables a user to control up to 2 secondary PCs from a single mouse and keyboard. It allows you to have 3 networked computers, each with it`s own monitor, but no need for individual mice and keyboards - you can control them all from your main mouse and keyboard. The program works remarkably easy, just move your mouse beyond the edge of the screen and it will appear on the monitor to your left or right and allow you to control the computer. As long as your mouse is on the secondary PC, all your keyboard input will be directed to the computer as well. To return to your main PC, simply move the mouse back onto your screen. You need to install Multiplicity on each computer to be controlled and designate one as the primary and up to 2 as secondary PCs. In addition to controlling the PCs, you can also share clipboard content. Other features include password protection and IP security. An optional Pro version is also available that supports up to 7 computers.

TuneUp WinStyler enables you to customize Windows appearance in many ways. You can replace the default logon screen, apply additional visual styles, use custom icons for your Desktop, Control Panel, Start Menu and more. Change the look the desktop easily, taskbar, start menu, application windows and more. The modifications are supported by all programs that support XP visual styles and can be easily changed or reset to default. Additional features include themed icon packages, downloadable styles, and support for other popular style package formats.

Magnifying Glass Pro is a unique on-screen magnifier that enables you to enlarge the area under your cursor while maintaining all mouse click functionality. You can create multiple profiles that allow you to define how the magnifying glass should work including zoom factor, screen position, size as well as contrast and brightness adjustments and display effects. The program includes a handy Auto-Switch option that can automatically switch between profiles depending on which application or window is currently active under your cursor. Magnifying Glass Pro is not only useful for the visually impaired, but can also be used for detailed design work, on-screen presentations and a variety of text- or graphics-based projects. The program can support multi-monitor setups and optionally display the magnified view on a separate monitor.

TimeGuard is a business time tracking software that you can use to track time and expenses spent on different projects. It allows you to manage multiple projects and clients, and supports time tracking for multiple employees. Once you have entered your projects, clients and billing details, all you have to to is select the active project, and click a button to start the time tracking. The program automatically creates customizable reports for projects activity and billing that can be printed or emailed to the client. Other features include automatic pausing of task when the PC is idle, PDF conversion, support for international currencies, and support for tasks that are performed away from the PC.

ThemeMaker McDeb allows you to quickly and easily build custom themes for you Pocket PC. The program itself installs on your desktop PC from where you can transfer themes from and to your PocketPC device. Unlike the Microsoft provided Theme Editor, ThemeMaker McDeb allows you to customize all aspects of the Today screen, including colors of other elements. You can create new themes from scratch or open any existing .tsk file, edit it and save it as a new theme. Additional features include a built-in theme manager, customizable screen capture and more. The program supports BMP, JPG, PNG, PCX and TGA images.

WireKeys is a hotkey-driven system utility that runs in the system tray and provides access to running tasks (with option to kill tasks), favorite programs, shutdown/restart and more. It also includes additional text clipboards, a BossKey, an automated screen capture tool and an option to quickly minimize all windows. Advanced users can also run selected text as from command string. You can assign Hotkeys for any program, define parameters and actions to take after launch, as well as delay the startup time.

Actual Title Buttons adds 4 additional buttons to the title bar of application windows, that allow you to roll-up the window, make it stay on top, apply transparency, or minimize it to the system tray. You can configure the program to exclude certain windows, and also customize the button choices for each application.

DUST (Direct User Switching Task) enables you to switch to another user session, using a keyboard hotkey. It can optionally bypass the welcome screen and login automatically, allowing you to instantly switch back and forth between two user sessions. DUST provides an interface that is similar to the Windows Alt+Tab option to switch between tasks. In addition, it can also add a tray icon, that allows switching between the sessions from the system tray. The program word best on XP Professional, if you are using XP Home Edition the accounts to switch between must be either all user, or all administrator accounts.

Parse-O-Matic Power Tool (POMPT) is a programmable file parser that enables you to edit and manipulate the content of text based files, using a powerful scripting language, that allows you to parse and reformat the data and export it into a different format. Some of the many uses include extraction of contact data from mailing lists, removing bad data, changing characters, splitting or reorganizing files, and just about anything else you can think of. Parse-O-Matic Power Tool supports input from flat text files (ASCII from Windows, Unix/Linux or Mac, EBCDIC from a mainframe, log files etc.), binary (hex), fixed length and variable length records, tab/null/comma-delimited (CSV) and Windows clipboard. While the program is very flexible and allows you to perform many advanced parsing operations, it has a steep learning curve. It comes with detailed documentation and a variety of script samples.

Application As Service enables you to run any application as a Windows Service, using a simple interface that lets you select the file to run, set service properties, optional dependencies and other details. You can also choose to run additional applications before or after the service is started/stopped, define custom environment variables and more. The program can optionally redirect STDIN and STDOUT to file for console application.

Service - O - Matic enables you to run almost any windows application as a windows service, which allows you to automatically start the program or batch file, even if nobody is logged on to the machine. It supports all the common service options including desktop interaction and dependency settings, and can also restart the application if it stops running. Service - O - Matic also includes a flexible scheduling option that enables you to start/stop or restart the service at certain times and days.

USB Safely Remove is a replacement for the standard `Safely Remove Hardware` icon, that offers some extra conveniences and features. You can customize the device display names and icons, configure programs to automatically launch when a device is connected (or stopped), stop a device via keyboard shortcut and more. If a device cannot be stopped, the program will attempt to find the process that is using the device and display that information. A useful utility for people who frequently add or remove multiple devices.

Zigzag Cleaner Plus lets you translate selected mouse movements into commands to control your computer. It comes with pre-defined movements that can hide applications and documents, run programs of your choice, copy-and-paste, scroll a window, start the screen saver, open and close a CD-ROM drive and more. The symbols can be customized to perform an action of your choice and you can choose to activate only the ones you need.

ScreenCalipers is a small tool used to measure the distance on the screen, used in web design, graphics etc. It`s really easy to use; you can drag it around the screen, measuring inside and outside objects just like a real set of calipers. You can change the colours, flip and nudge it around from the keyboard. The readout gives the absolute pixel distance that you are measuring. This version can be used for free - an optional registration will add 360 degrees rotation, additional units of measurement (inches, cm etc...) including custom units and relative measurements.

AllNetic Working Time Tracker tracks how much time you spend on different projects and tasks. Thanks to precise time tracking and accounting you can quickly and precisely calculate time spent on individual tasks. You can then bill your clients on time based on your reports. The tool also allows you to plan your working day better and be more effective in managing your time as you see, where your time is gone. The program has a nice interface and most daily functions can be controlled from the handy tray icon.

Application Mover enables you to move existing software installations to another drive (on the same computer) without having to reinstall the software. It copies all the files in the selected program folders and the searches the registry to update all references with the new path. It can also update the install logs, ini files and other files that may contain path references.

O&O SafeErase is a secure file deletion tool that integrates into the Windows Explorer right-click menu, and allows you to delete files beyond the possibility of recovery. It offers 4 security levels, ranging from random overwrite to the highly secure Gutman method. In addition, the program also includes a feature that allows you to securely erase your entire hard drive - useful if you are selling or giving away your computer (only available in registered version).

MouseStar is a handy application to transform your mouse into a highly functional tool. MouseStar features include an automatic scroll feature, that allows you to scroll your screen without having to use the scrollbars - you can simply press the mouse button and move into the direction to scroll. It also includes an optional auto-scroll, customizable scroll speed, cursor hiding, Swap mouse LEFT/RIGHT button and more. In addition, the program provides quick access to a lock computer function and Eject CD as well as access to all your desktop icons from a new shortcut menu that hides in the corner of your screen and becomes visible when you move your mouse to it.

CCM Wizard provides fast access to your favorite commands from right-click menu. It allows you to customize the available right click options in the context menu of files, folders or desktop. You can choose from 25 predefined commands or easily create your own. Creating custom menus is simple, just use the drag and drop interface and drag the commands into the desired place. The command options are not limited to simple Explorer navigation, but include several advanced options like find and remove junk and obsolete files, extract icons from exe files, database quick view, filtering and more.

A very easy to use tiny shell extension allows you to customize any Windows folder with any cool icon you like. Quick access is available from the folders right-click menu. With this tool, you can quickly make any old and dull Windows folder shining or make important folders stick out of the crowd, and it takes you only 4 mouse clicks. The program includes a large collection of high-color folder icons that you can use.

Access Folders is a handy utility that provides fast access to your frequently used and favorite folders. It allows you to make your own menu that consist of your favorite folder paths, using custom icons in the menu. Rather than adding an additional toolbar or interface, you can access the folder shortcuts by right clicking on the question mark [?] button that is displayed in every Windows file open/save dialog box. Select the appropriate menu item to jump to the corresponding path. An incredible time saver for people that move around a lot on their PC.

MouseEasy enables you to use your mouse wheel for scrolling on any window, even if it is not activated (on top). The program can do this without changing the focus to the window, which allows you to type in one window, while scrolling it another without losing focus. In addition, MouseEasy can also make it easier to select multiple items in a file list by replacing the Ctrl+left click with a single mouse wheel click.