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Software Reviews

by GIORGOS

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.

Iconize
  • Freeware
  • Win98/ME/2000/XP

qleft  A wonderful tray minimizer!  qright

Iconize version 1.0
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

A wonderful tray minimizer, that helps you saving taskbar space! If you have many windows minimized at tray bar and you want to have them as tray icons instead, give it a try.

    Review date: Jun 20, 2007

Free Desktop Clock
  • Freeware
  • Win2000/XP

qleft  A really nice skinned tray clock!  qright

Free Desktop Clock version 2.1
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I like skinning and this is what I was looking for a nice tray clock! If you like it too, be sure to visit its home page, for additional skins.

    Review date: Jun 19, 2007

PeerGuardian 2
  • Freeware
  • Win2000/XP

qleft  A must have, for every p2p-torrent user!  qright

PeerGuardian 2 version 2.0 Beta 6b
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I love the P2P and Torrent sharing (for legal downloads) and this is a must have addition to my security suite. It helps me locking away from my PC the bad guys (hackers, spies etc.) Easy to use and configure, with a really nice help forum. Yet another marvelous open source gem, for my (and everyone's) collection.

    Review date: May 28, 2007

ZipGenius
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  A wondefull zip suite (and not only)!!!  qright

ZipGenius version 6.0.3.1130
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I really like this archiving suite (I'm using it for years), because of the many supported file types, the beautifull and easy interface, and the very useful shell integration. I'm using the lite version, because I don't need FTP support or splitter (also available as stand-alone download), but if someone needs the extra features of full version, its very easy to dl, install and use, also for free. PS: Just because some users complaints that it rarely crashing on exit, they can easy close it from Task Manager (Ctrl-Alt-Del -> Processes->select it on the list (click inside the list and press Z)->End Process->Yes).

    Review date: Nov 28, 2006

ieSpell
  • Freeware
  • Win98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista

qleft  The easier spell checker.  qright

ieSpell version 2.2.0.647
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

If you want a spell checker inside IE, this is for you. Nice and simple interface. Don't forget to add its icon at IE toolbar (left click->Customize). If you want a spell checker, outside IE, this is for you too. Just do this little trick: 1) Go to a website with text entry box (e.g. a New Thread post at some Forum). 2) Save this page (as mht or html) for offline use. 3) Next time you want a spell checker, copy your text there and check it. 4) Copy the corrected text at your desired application (e.g. at Notebook). Enjoy!

    Review date: Sep 20, 2006

McAfee SiteAdvisor
  • Freeware
  • Win98/ME/2000/XP

qleft  The most valuable plug-in for IE  qright

McAfee SiteAdvisor version 1.5.0.7
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I installed it and my eyes opened. No more worries for dangerous hostiles sites. Site Advisor is there, informing me for every single site. Not just "its OK" or "Not OK", but with details for how dangerous is and extensive details, why its dangerous, so I can judge for myself. I can't imagine web browsing, or Googling without it (specially for no security gurus). Thanks!

    Review date: Sep 20, 2006

Sandboxie
  • Free Trial ($25.00)
  • Win2000/XP/Vista

qleft  An invaluable tool in pc security!!!  qright

Sandboxie version 2.60
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I'm impressed with this tool. A great help, if you gona drive to dangerous sites (with dialers, keyloggers etc.), or you don't want to save traces on your system (adult sites?). When you end web browsing, just save what you want and drop away anything else. With a single click!!! But I think its most valuable feature is to test new software, if it fits your needs. What do you want to test? A new game, a new security suite, maybe a shareware program? You are not satisfied from it? Just empty sandbox contents. No garbage files through various Windows folders, no registry entries. I really think, its a must have for all Win32 users. The first program to install, after Windows installation. Thanks!

    Review date: Sep 20, 2006

F-Prot Antivirus
  • Free Trial ($29.00)
  • Win2000/XP/2003

qleft  Very light in system resources!!!  qright

F-Prot Antivirus version 3.14e
  • Interface: 3
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 3
  • Value: 4
  • Overall: 4

I liked it, when I installed its beta version (although beta, it was without bugs). It was very light and it was not downgraded my system performance (I have a Celeron 800). The updates was small and I hadn't to stay on-line for long time (I have a dial-up connection), just for downloading updates. The user interface was somewhat unusual, but after spending 15 minutes exploring it, I got familiar with it. Also it has the option for auto-update (better), or just notifying me, for manual updating. Also it has the option for disabling the shield for a while (e.g. for installing a very heavy program). Another advantage was that it was not demanding (after installation) further actions from me. The beta testing mail support was excellent! Well, my overall impression was very good. I think, if you are searching for paid protection, you must try it, so you can create your own opinion.

    Review date: Aug 11, 2006

Unlocker
  • Freeware
  • Win2000/XP

qleft  Unlocker is the perfect unlocker  qright

Unlocker version 1.8.3
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I like Unlocker very much, because its easy to use (specially with tray manager running) and effective in almost any case. I like the choices that give you (for deleting or moving etc.). An finally in rare case that it fails to unlock the problematic file, you give you the option for auto-delete after restart without further action from you. With this, you can forget the annoying log off and back on, just for delete a useless file. I think you must give it a try. Best Regards! Giorgos. :-)

    Review date: Jul 09, 2006

FontList
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  An excellent font lister!  qright

FontList version 1.3
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Hi! I like very much the latest version of FontList (1.4), because it creates an html page with all installed fonts with text of your choice. It supports non-English characters too! Its an excellent tool, if you want a quick reference of what fonts are installed at your system. Thanks! Elf Wizard. :-)

    Review date: May 02, 2006

ClipDiary
  • Freeware
  • Win2000/XP/2003

qleft  The best (at my opinion) clipboard utility!  qright

ClipDiary version 1.3
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I like very much the ability for autosaving pictures. I like also its ability to handle non-English (e.g. Greek) characters (the only one that worked for me). Thanks!

    Review date: Apr 14, 2006

Dr.Windows
  • Free Trial ($30.00)
  • Win98/ME/2000/XP

qleft  Excellent fun program!!!  qright

Dr.Windows version 1.04.01
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Excellent fun program and a security suite against stress. This app don't require the free registration (although I can't see the reason why anyone don't want to join the forum community). Its self cracking. :-) Try to activate Dr. Windows, or try to enter a registration key. :-). I have to go now. Dr. Windows informs me that I have to refill my cup of coffee. See you at Forums. Best Wishes! Elf Wizard.

    Review date: Dec 24, 2005

Visual CD
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Great! with thumpnail view support!  qright

Visual CD version 2.0
  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 4
  • Ease of use: 3
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

Since V.2 had arrived (with thumbnail images), I strongly recommend it. The interface is somewhat unusual, but once you 've learned it(with help file), its very practical.

    Review date: Aug 18, 2005

DeepBurner
  • Freeware
  • Win98/ME/2000/XP/2003

qleft  The best burner  qright

DeepBurner version 1.6
  • Interface: 3
  • Features: 4
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

I like it very much!!! I found no bugs and need only little system resources. Its very fast too. And free of course. At my system (Win XP SP2, Celeron 800), its very lighter and very faster, from Windows internal utility(Roxio's) and Nero's last (eval) version. The help file is very good, to learn you the program's interface. It worths, to give it a try.

    Review date: Jul 27, 2005

Avira AntiVir Personal
  • Freeware
  • Win2000/XP/Vista

qleft  Just give it a try  qright

Avira AntiVir Personal version 6.29.00.02
  • Interface: 3
  • Features: 3
  • Ease of use: 3
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 3

Just give it a try. Sometimes, after a while it crashed and must be uninstalled. If it works, then you are lucky, its a good antivirus. Bad updates features, specially for dialups. You can update it yourshelf monthly. Summarizing, if it works, its good.

    Review date: Dec 11, 2004

Starter
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Excellent!!!  qright

Starter version 5.6.1.38
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Excellent startup commander!!! Very powerfull and very easy to use.With localization option too. It doesnt have a spyware feature, but i allready have a spyware guard. I just want a startup controller. Very light to system requirements too!!! The program works, and works great! Better than commercial products!

    Review date: Nov 27, 2004

CatsCradle
  • Free Trial ($79.00)
  • Win2000/XP/Vista

qleft  Wonderfull tool for translators.  qright

CatsCradle version 2.9
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

VERY HANDY html editor, for localization-internationalization.

    Review date: Nov 26, 2004

Sygate Personal Firewall
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  State of perfection  qright

Sygate Personal Firewall version 5.5
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

SPF protected my system from 2 individual hacker attacks. Finally they tried, to break in the room of computer, because they couldnt override spf. It works GREAT!!! I recommend it. Signatures Updates are not so important. Sorry for my poor English. Greetings.

    Review date: Oct 31, 2004

Windows Media Player
  • Freeware
  • WinWin XP

qleft  Bad  qright

Windows Media Player version 10
  • Interface: 3
  • Features: 1
  • Ease of use: 2
  • Value: 1
  • Overall: 2

Not so good, in playing, as winamp is. Not so good, in burning, as Nero is. A problematic product.

    Review date: Oct 29, 2004

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