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Software Reviews

by Thezenarcher

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.

Revo Uninstaller
  • Freeware
  • Win2000/XP/2003/Vista

qleft  Effective and convenient  qright

Revo Uninstaller version 1.71
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Has worked flawlessly for me under XP. The Junk Files scanner is especially effective because it allows for additional target object customization -- making Revo Uninstaller a much-needed companion to CCleaner and such which do not. Very highly recommended.

    Review date: Jun 19, 2008

CAM unzip
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Fine mid-level utility  qright

CAM unzip version 4.4
  • Interface: 2
  • Features: 3
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

I used the terrific Filzip 3.06 for a long time until it inexplicable failed and kept failing, even after un/reinstallation. Then I tried IZArc2Go, which is feature-rich and attractive but had massive problems with shell integration under Win98SE -- no context menu or double-click responsiveness. Ciao bello. CAM Unzip, despite having the World's Ugliest Interface and a limited featureset, at least works cleanly and simply. Thumbs up.

    Review date: Dec 19, 2007

CrossLoop
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Simplicity itself  qright

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

CrossLoop is the simplest functional remote-control package out there. An absolute must-have for remotely assisting newbies and anyone who Just Wants You to Make It Work. If you can accept the limited functions (eg, currently no file xfer) and the need for the remote user to be present to establish a connection, CrossLoop just plain works. Very highly recommended for easy, basic remote control.

    Review date: Mar 14, 2007

Wallpaper Master
  • Freeware
  • Win98/ME/2000/XP

qleft  Excellent  qright

Wallpaper Master version 2.14
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

WallpaperMaster is an excellent wallpaper changer/manager. Simple to use, sufficient customization options, and the auto-shutoff feature makes this a must-have. No reason to use anything else!

    Review date: Feb 20, 2007

Free Launch Bar
  • Freeware
  • Win98/ME/2000/XP

qleft  Hands down, the best free app launcher  qright

Free Launch Bar version 1.0
  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Free Launch Bar's seamless integration with the Windows environment, complete customizing options, and ability to build multiple independent menus (rather than navigate a multi-page launcher interface) make it, hands down, the best of the freeware launchers. Highly recommended.

    Review date: Dec 10, 2006

Desktop Christmas Tree
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  It's simple and kinda silly, but it works!  qright

Desktop Christmas Tree version 1.2
  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 3
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

"Desktop Christmas Tree" is a desktop Christmas tree. Confusing? (On a serious note, it would be great if the light colors and/or blink pattern could be customized, but freeware users can't be freeware beggars.)

    Review date: Dec 10, 2006

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

qleft  Caution for win98 users  qright

PixRenamer version 1.0
  • Interface: 3
  • Features: 3
  • Ease of use: 1
  • Value: 3
  • Overall: 2

May be unusable under Win98(SE). PixRenamer installs version 5x of the WindowsSystem file OLEAUT32.DLL which is incompatible with Win98 (uses versions 2x only). Be sure to back up your current 2x version and reinstate it after installing PixRenamer, overwriting the updated 5x file. PixRenamer may or may not work with this earlier version of the file.

    Review date: Oct 22, 2006

CCleaner
  • Freeware
  • Win2000/XP/Vista

qleft  Almost  qright

CCleaner version 1.33
  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 3
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Overall: 3

CCleaner is very fast and easy to use, but it lacks an essential feature: the ability to exclude (protect) items from cleaning. CCleaner offers no customizable options within its target areas (eg, keeping certain browser cookies or history files). IE Privacy Keeper (IEPK) offers complete customization and is a better alternative. [Editor: Cookies can be excluded from the options dialog]

    Review date: Oct 05, 2006

Back it up
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Complete backup tool!  qright

Back it up version 5.4.9.125
  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Excellent tool for fast, simple, and complete backup needs. The ability to include folders, files and registry data is outstanding. Allows mirroring, too. Highly recommended.

    Review date: Aug 05, 2006

Demo Builder

Demo Builder

Create interactive Flash movies and tutorials to show how applications and systems work.

VisualCron

VisualCron

An advanced task scheduler to schedule task based on user defined triggers and events.

Folder Lock

Folder Lock

Create a password protected folder to store all your sensitive files and documents.