Software Reviews

by AungDin

The reviews and opinions below are posted by SnapFiles visitors. They do not necessarily reflect our opinion, and are solely based on the experience of individual users.

Free Trial ($20.00)
2000/XP/2003/Vista

Very nice

USB Safely Remove version 3.2

Interface: 3
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I have had difficulty getting the "safe to remove" message when I want to disconnect an external hard drive. I was getting one of those messages saying I should check back later. Really? I need instant gratification :-) and this program delivers. It identifies whatever is holding my stuff hostage, then gives me the option to shut it down. I registered my copy after only one hour of testing and reading.

Review date: Jan 25, 2008

Free Trial ($29.95)
Win (All)

Fully loaded!

XYplorer version 6.50

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This is one of those programs that provides a lot of bang for a few bucks. I have not found anything out there that compares. Too many features to praise here makes this a must try. XYplorer is one of the best Shareware investments that I have ever made. I'm hard to please but more than satisfied with this very professional and user friendly program.

Review date: Nov 13, 2007

Freeware
2000/XP/Vista

Lightens business.. like a cartoon on CNN

RocketDock version 1.3.1

Interface: 5
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This is a very functional and fun menu program with impressive animation. I found it very stable on each of my systems and easy to use.

Review date: Jul 12, 2007

Freeware
98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista

Recommended!

Clickster version 1.10

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I've really enjoyed playing with Clickster for the past week. I downloaded so many free MP3 files that I sent the author a donation. He sent me a link to download the Pro version. It has a deeper search and the downloads are faster too. Fantastic value and support for free or a donation of whatever it's worth to you. Very hard to beat!

Review date: Apr 11, 2007

Freeware
2000/XP

Remarkable

EverNote version 1.5.0.207b Basic

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Thumbs up, kudos, yippee, superlatives, fun. Try this one! I don't think you are likely to be disappointed.

Review date: Jan 16, 2007

Freeware
2000/XP

I garbled it up!

PixelCryptor version 1.0

Interface: 4
Features: 3
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This is a quick and easy way to encrypt without a password. I tried changing just 1 pixel in my original (key) image and just as stated, this is not allowed by Pixelcryptor. This is a very nice program but protect your original image or back it up. If you fail to do this your encrypted data could become hopelessly lost until the end of time, Amen!

Review date: Dec 18, 2006

Free Trial ($1.00)
98/ME/2000/XP

Not quite..

Free Hide Folder version 1.2

Interface: 3
Features: 2
Ease of use: 2
Value: 2
Overall:

Initially I was excited to find freeware that could hide folders effectively. As I played with the program my enthusiasm faded when I discovered that I had an image viewer/organizer that not only saw the renamed folder as (chkdsk.100yy) but it allowed me to view all the files within. That aside, I liked the program and if that flaw can be corrected I could recommend it and bump up my ratings to very good. I was able to duplicate my little experiment repeatedly.

Review date: Dec 18, 2006

Free Trial ($19.95)
NT/2000/XP

Cool

EarthquakeView version 1.1

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 4
Overall:

Years ago during a world series game a disastrous quake hit the SF/Oakland area of CA and I developed an interest in seismic activity. Over the past few years with the advancements of the internet, software and related technology it has become much more interesting. The USGS will keep anyone informed via E-mail bulletins of quakes over M5. This program monitors the activity and makes all this a real snap with links to USGS for details and latest tsunami reports. The graphics are cool too. I think the the program is nicely done.

Review date: Nov 26, 2006

Freeware
98/ME/2000/XP/Vista

Marvelous!

TreeSize version 1.78

Interface: 5
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Oh joy, oh rapture unforseen! Highly recommended.

Review date: Jul 21, 2006

Freeware
Win (All)

Heads up!

ArovaxShield version 1.2.348

Interface: 3
Features: 3
Ease of use: 2
Value: 3
Overall:

I was pleased with this program's performance initially. I installed a new internet explorer and could not get arovaxshield to allow the browser to go directly to my homepage vs. the run once introductory page of the explorer. I un-installed arovaxshield and re-booted. That's when I discovered the uninstallation process disabled my firewall, my anti-virus protection and also administrative priviledges. This prevented me from activating the firewall or the AV protection. I found some other undesirable registry changes as well. In short if you put this baby on you system, you need to know how to remove it without making some uninvited changes in your start up process.

Review date: May 27, 2006

Freeware
98/ME/2000/XP

This is a very nice program in my opinion. I really like the idea of the mood, health and weather drop downs and the overall layout. The password protection is also important. I would like to see a search option that provides an index of hits throughout the diary instead of being limited to the current page.

Review date: May 15, 2006

Freeware
Win (All)

Nice!

SpamScreener Free Edition version 1.0.3

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I've been looking for a spam screener that met my personal expectations of an anti-spam program. This is the first freeware utility of this type that impressed me. This is a very nice program and I recommend it highly.

Review date: Feb 15, 2006

Freeware
Win (All)

My choice!

Yankee-Clipper version 1.0.4.3

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I've been using this one for a long time. I don't pay much attention to other clipboard programs any more because this one handles all my needs. Yankee-Clipper is one of the finest and complete utilities that I have ever used. I give it all the superlatives!

Review date: Feb 12, 2006

Freeware
Win (All)

Cool

Posteriza version 1.1.10

Interface: 4
Features: 3
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

The first time I used Posteriza was to enlarge an e-mail photo sent to me by my nephew from Iraq. The program easily produced a poster version of that photo about 36" x 24". The individual pages were then trimmed and glued . I framed the assembled poster and gave it to my sister (his mother). She showed it to all her friends and co-workers and eventually presented it to my nephew when he returned to the states. I guess it knocked their socks off. I have continued to use Posteriza and I am pleased with the results and all the compliments that I receive. This ia a very nice program.

Review date: Dec 09, 2005

Freeware
98/ME/2000/XP

Not a good student!

Spamihilator version 0.9.9.9

Interface: 3
Features: 2
Ease of use: 1
Value: 3
Overall:

I used this program for about a week. Possibly my imagination but it seemed to be a spam magnet. I tried repeatedly to teach it NOT to block several newsletters, bulletins, and special offers from a couple sources that I had requested. I also tried to teach it to reject a couple sources that have been trying to get me to re-finance my home or sell me something. Spamihilator does not pay attention to this instructor and therefore has disappointing grades on my report card.

Review date: Dec 08, 2005

Freeware
Win (All)

This is just the handiest, easy program that I on a daily basis. I do my share of information processing with a computer and I have become dependent on WordWeb. The program quickly defines words that I am unfamiliar with, identifies synonyms, and even provides a usage sample. I highly recommend WordWeb.

Review date: Nov 26, 2005

Freeware
98/ME/2000/XP

Super

XnView version 1.80.3

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Many superlatives are due here. This is a great program..a trulely versatile and wonderful work.

Review date: Nov 11, 2005

Freeware
2000/XP/Vista

Fatal blue

Responding Heads

Interface: 2
Features: 2
Ease of use: 1
Value: 2
Overall:

Maybe I have a cruddy microphone but I could not get the heads to recognize my commands very often. I got really frustrated when the program imploded into a dreaded blue DOS screen telling me Windows needed to shut down to avoid damage. Responding heads had to go.

Review date: Nov 11, 2005

Freeware
98/ME/2000/XP

Highly recommended

Open Expert version 1.40

Interface: 4
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I've been happily using this utility for quite some time. This program is very user friendly, very stable, and extremely handy. I like opening any file extension I've listed with any number of menu choices that I configure to open it with. Good work by BAxBEx.

Review date: Sep 25, 2005

Ad Supported (Free)
98/ME/2000/XP

Nicely done

XstreamRadio version 2.01

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Lots of station choices and good quality recording make this easy-to-use program a keeper. Very nicely done!

Review date: Aug 27, 2005

Freeware
2000/XP/Vista

Very impressive

Google Earth version 3.0.0395 beta

Interface: 4
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Usually when the name Google is attached to something there are folks out there really proud of their work; and I am interested. This program is a blast, fun to use and full of good stuff.

Review date: Jul 31, 2005

Free Trial ($34.95)
NT/2000/XP

Not for me..

Media Purveyor version 1.2.3

Interface: 2
Features: 2
Ease of use: 1
Value: 2
Overall:

I admit that I'm into instant gratification. I was frustrated with this program, not impressed with all the prompting interface wizardry, and to top things off, it locked up trying to read some of my larger graphics folders. The freeze was not an isolated event. It is hard for me to recommend a program that locks up on my system and also requires tolerance, patience and other qualities that I lack.

Review date: Jun 29, 2005

Free Trial ($14.99)
2000/XP

Hangs

Visere version 2.2.0.7 beta

Interface: 3
Features: 2
Ease of use: 1
Value: 2
Overall:

The program had problems with some of my image files or perhaps it just has a personal issue with me, but it froze up several times as it scanned a couple of my folders. That aside, I liked the overall quality of the program. Sadly I uninstalled it after a couple of trial runs. I have numerous other image viewers on my system and none of the others jam up like this one does. I can't recommend a program that gives me the freeze.

Review date: Jun 11, 2005

Freeware
Win (All)

Amazing

OpenOffice version 1.14

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This is the most robust freeware package that I have used. I could load my comments with a lot of comparatives and praises for this very professional work but I would rather just suggest you try it yourself. It just keeps getting better and better.

Review date: Jun 06, 2005

Freeware
98/ME/2000/XP

No way

FxFoto version 3.0.052

Interface: 1
Features: 2
Ease of use: 2
Value: 2
Overall:

The registered version may be a very good program but the freeware version frequently harasses you to upgrade. I get frustrated with nag screens when you are also given options that are no more than additional nag screens because your option is only available in the registered version. I upgrade programs that DON'T do this, I uninstalled this one.

Review date: May 03, 2005

Freeware
Win (All)

Nice

ScreenHunter Freeware version 4.0.41

Interface: 4
Features: 3
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This program is easier to use than my mouse. Grabbing quality images has never been more simple. I've been using for a long time and I've yet to encounter a problem or be disappointed in it's performance. Top notch.

Review date: Apr 16, 2005

Freeware
Win (All)

Superior

KeePass Password Safe version 0.99b

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

There a a lot of freeware password keepers but there are a couple at the top of the heap. This is one of them which is evidenced by Snapfiles' rating and also by popularity. This superior program has earned both.

Review date: Apr 15, 2005

Free Trial ($29.00)
Win (All)

Kudos

Mr. Captor version 3.10

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 4
Overall:

This is the most feature rich capture utility that I have ever enjoyed using. The program functions just as described and I love grabbing the precise frames I want off my DVD movies. Mr. Captor is a fun, stable program, and an excellent value. This is a superior work in my opinion.

Review date: Feb 18, 2005

Freeware
Win (All)

A fun small wonder

SlickRun version 3.5.3.25

Interface: 4
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This is an all around great program. I love the idea of typing the first few letters of the word "morning" and the quick response of having E-mail and my favorite news source land on the desktop. The program is intuitive, stable, easily configurable and limited only to your imagination. Slick, clever, and smooth are all appropriate adjectives for this small wonder.

Review date: Feb 03, 2005

Freeware
Win (All)

Gets my vote!

PhotoCDBrowser version 2.95

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This is a fun, easy to use program that allows me to do stuff with the .ini file and really control what happens. I never came across the help file and didn't need it. I just printed out the .ini and the hotkeys definition files for reference and had a ball making option/preference changes. This is a quality work that performed well on my system.

Review date: Feb 03, 2005

Freeware
98/ME/2000/XP

Still using it!

Internet Explorer version 6.0 SP1

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I have been using IE for many years. I have had very few problems considering the number of running hours and the atrocities I have inflicted on every OS that I've used. I have run my PC at times with more corruption within than there is in government. IE 6 is probably the best and most stable version. It performs well no matter what I do to it. I've experimented with numerous other browsers and have eventually removed all of them with the exception of Firefox. IE is still a winner with me!

Review date: Jan 03, 2005

Freeware
98/ME/2000/XP

A wonderful program for me!

Exifer version 2.1.5

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This program allows me to work with information stored in headers of image files and never risk losing any meta data. Exifer can can read meta data generated by digital cameras as mentioned and save a backup of any EXIF, IPTC, or Comment data. You can then make your photo enhancements with your favorite editor and never lose meta data since you can add it back into the picture from the backup data. You can also copy and paste the data from one file to another. Importing, exporting, or editing the meta data is a breeze with Exifer. The program can also add very professional looking watermarks. I have really enjoyed working with this program and perhaps if I send Mr. Schmidt another postcard he'll update the program again.

Review date: Dec 30, 2004

Freeware
Win (All)

Super

11view version 2.5e

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I was impressed with the quality, stability, options, and simplicity of this excellent program. If I had not come across the review submitted by (fair is fair), I may have missed this one. I also use 11view as my default full screen viewer. It's a super viewer in my opinion.

Review date: Dec 28, 2004

Freeware
Win (All)

Had to try this one.

kd version Autumn 2003

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 3
Value: 5
Overall:

After reading fileflash's comment I had to try installing this one. I'm happy to say that I did not encounter any similar difficulties. The program created the folder(kd)with a .log, .exe, .hlp, and an uninstall file. The executable functioned without a hitch and with some experimentation I began to have some fun. It created thumbnails quickly ,easily and with adjustable size and quality. I'm pleased to say it performed quite well for me. [Editor's note: The author of KD has fixed the bug immediately after it was reported in the previous comment]

Review date: Dec 21, 2004

Freeware
98/ME/2000/XP

Crasssshh!

Folder View version 2.1

Interface: 3
Features: 2
Ease of use: 1
Value: 4
Overall:

I did not find this program all that helpful and while experimenting with various options we crashed. I may have hung in with it a while but I just couldn't imagine why I should.

Review date: Dec 20, 2004

Freeware
98/ME/2000/XP

A must for me

WinAlarm version 1.1.0.103

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Just an excellent program. I have it on all the computers that I use, home or away. It's especially useful to cognitively challenged folks, like me.

Review date: Dec 08, 2004

Freeware
2000/XP/Vista

Problems

ZoneAlarm version 5.1.011

Interface: 4
Features: 2
Ease of use: 1
Value: 1
Overall:

After I began using broadband I installed ZoneAlarm. Then I could not maintain a connection to the internet. After a couple days of making adjustments and readjustments I contacted the cable company & asked for assistance. Their top man came out and after about 4 hours he surrendered and went home, said he'd send someone else to help the next day. The problem was not resolved until ZoneAlarm had been completely removed from my system. I installed Norton Firewall and have been at peace ever since. I guess you could say I was safe using ZoneAlarm but alas, I was internetless.

Review date: Dec 08, 2004

Freeware
2000/XP/Vista

Good stuff

Ad-Aware 2007 version 1.05 SE Pers.

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I have been using Ad-Aware for a long time & have always been pleased with the performance. I recommend it to anyone complaining about spyware or adware. A wk ago my son stated he had a VX2 problem and Ad-Aware reported that it had removed it. Later it said it could not be removed because files were in use. I tried to help & eventually found that there was a Photo-Sharing prog that was the real culprit. After Ad-Aware deleted the VX2, the source program renamed & re-installed it's spyware files. Since the source program shared .dll files they could not be removed. I tried editing and deleting some registry entries, starting in safe mode & then deleting, restoring the system to an earlier date and nothing seemed to work. I eventually suspected his new photo sharing program & uninstalled it.. hooray. That kind of stealth crap should be illegal. I appreciate Ad-Aware for great help & Snapfiles for a freeware site I can trust!

Review date: Dec 06, 2004

Freeware
98/ME/2000/XP

Outstanding

PhotoFiltre version 6.0.2

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This is a wonderful program for me. I can do stuff with my photos without having to read the help file or get involved in a little interactive workshop to aquaint myself with techniques and options. This is just a outstanding quality program.

Review date: Dec 05, 2004

Freeware
98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista

Not for me.

Copernic Desktop Search version 1.1

Interface: 3
Features: 2
Ease of use: 2
Value: 4
Overall:

I was not too impressed with the internet search and I found it unstable on my system. I couldn't find an image search filtering option for image size and it took a considerable bite of my RAM. The program made some changes in my system and menu bar without permission. Being a technologically challenged person, I found this disturbing. A positive note- I thought the search capability for files and E-mail on my system were impressive. Overall..not for me.

Review date: Dec 02, 2004

Freeware
Win (All)

Simply the best

IrfanView version 3.95

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This is the most complete freeware program I have ever used. It is as stable as any I have used, is incredibly fast, and has more options and plugins than I can mention. Plugins are all downloadable in a single zipfile. There are many freeware graphic viewers/resizers/rotators and other utility programs available and some have a much prettier face, but none I have used compare to the overall functionality of this amazing work. This stable performer gets my vote for an academy award. I salute Mr. Irfan Skiljan for a truly remarkable program that somehow is still free.

Review date: Dec 01, 2004