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Software Reviews

by bluehorizon

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.

Auslogics Disk Defrag
  • Freeware
  • Win2000/XP/2003/Vista

qleft  Fast  qright

Auslogics Disk Defrag version 1.1.5.225
  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Easy, Simple to use and above all FAST. A real improvement on the windows defragmenter. I also highly recommend their new registry Defrag program. Both are quality freeware products. Thank you Auslogics !

    Review date: Jun 25, 2007

Free Download Manager
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Execllent download manager  qright

Free Download Manager version 2.1.490
  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

What I like about this particular Download Manager is how easily it integrates with IE7, Firefox, Opera and Avant Browser (my favorite Browser). Easy to configure and packed with features. I use it with my anti-virus program to scan any potentially malicious files (not all free download managers can do this). Highly recommended !

    Review date: Jun 24, 2007

Comodo Firewall
  • Freeware
  • Win2000/XP

qleft  The very best freeware firewall  qright

Comodo Firewall version 2.4
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

For me the very best freeware firewall. Rock solid and user friendly. Passes ALL the tests. This firewall and the other programs from the Comodo group is in constant development and they really do LISTEN to the views and opinions of their users. Check the forums !

    Review date: Jun 17, 2007

Auslogics Registry Defrag
  • Freeware
  • Win2000/XP/2003/Vista

qleft  Excellent  qright

Auslogics Registry Defrag version 4.0.4
  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Another excellent program from Auslogics. Try it you won't be disappointed. One run of this has made a huge difference to the overall speed and performance of my PC. Believe me I have tried many programs of this type and this is the very, very best. Many thanks to Auslogics for making this quality software for free.

    Review date: Jun 17, 2007

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

qleft  The very best forget the rest  qright

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

I have tried many free application launchers over the years and this easily takes the prize. Once you learn how to configure it (no help file), you will be rewarded with the fastest and easiest means of accessing your programs without cluttering up your quick launch bar. The ability to hover your mouse over the pop up menu is a nice touch and you can create your own color scheme. I like the fact this utility does not add to your start up programs. Believe me this is the very best, forget the rest.

    Review date: Sep 05, 2006

NetVeda Safety.Net
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  One of the best  qright

NetVeda Safety.Net version 3.61
  • Interface: 3
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I've been looking to replace the excellent Zone Alarm for a while now due to it's high usage of system resources and tried out this excellent free firewall. I'm glad I did. I have a faster running PC as a result. When you first install the software it will automatically find your network adapters. Just put a tick in the boxes and for peace of mind enable the alerts. Did a check on the 'Shields Up' site, passed with flying colours. Gave a pure stealth rating. The interface is fairly basic, but it's the performance that matters and the protection it gives. Try it, you won't regret it. An excellent alternative to Zone Alarm if you have a lower spec PC.

    Review date: Aug 26, 2006

Spyware Terminator
  • Freeware
  • Win2000/XP/Vista

qleft  Excellent program  qright

Spyware Terminator version 1.5.0.718
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

This is an excellent anti-spyware program, more like an all in one security package really, that includes real time protection (very rare for freeware anti-spyware program), automatic updating and Clam antivirus Integration (optional). However, you should still have a stand alone antivirus program installed on your PC. Very low on system resources. Clean interface. All in all a very welcome edition to PC security that will complement your existing programs. Excellent.

    Review date: Aug 26, 2006

Quick StartUp
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Very good  qright

Quick StartUp version 1.5
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 3
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

Very good start up manager. Easy to use. Nice interface. Help file included, though you hardly need it. Includes information about the programs, the security level and if you really need them on start up!. Very easy to enable/disable. Highly recommended!

    Review date: Jul 26, 2006

Fresh Diagnose
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Top of the range  qright

Fresh Diagnose version 7.38
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 4
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Have been a long time user of Fresh Devices quality software and this is no exception. Everything you need to know about your system is here, benchmarking included. Very nice interface. Help file included. They need your e-mail address purely for registration purposes. No need to get paranoid about this, they will inform you of any software updates which are very frequent. I highly recommend all the other freeware programs from Fresh Devices.

    Review date: Jul 26, 2006

Active Security Monitor
  • Freeware
  • WinNT/2000/XP

qleft  Ok to a point..  qright

Active Security Monitor version 1.0.0.278
  • Interface: 3
  • Features: 3
  • Ease of use: 3
  • Value: 2
  • Overall: 2

Ok to a point. It detects I have a firewall (Zone alarm)installed and correctly configured, but not my antivirus program (avast) or any of my spyware programs - all four of them!, even though they are up to date with the latest definitions. As a result I cannot really recommend this program. I dare say it works for some but not for me. I'll pass on this one.

    Review date: Jul 25, 2006

CCleaner
  • Freeware
  • Win2000/XP/Vista

qleft  Very nice  qright

CCleaner version 1.31.325
  • Interface: 3
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Very nice internet/registry cleaner. All critical areas of your PC will be cleaned. Previously used RegSeeker, uninstalled that, now I'm using this little beauty. The registry cleaner is particularly effective and the scanning is fast. No problems so far. This software is under constant development with frequent updates. Try it you won't regret it...

    Review date: Jul 25, 2006

PowerClick
  • Freeware
  • Win98/ME/2000/XP

qleft  Simple fast and effective  qright

PowerClick version 1.2
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 3
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

A simple fast and effective 1-click solution to all your windows shutdown needs. Very, very low on system resources. Loads quickly on start up. In truth there are similar free programs out there with many more features (most of which you'll never need)however this takes the prize with simplicity and ease of use. Job well done!

    Review date: Jul 25, 2006

ThreatFire
  • Freeware
  • Win2000/XP/Vista

qleft  One to watch!  qright

ThreatFire version 1.1.1.3
  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 4
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

A great addition to the ever growing arsenal of free security software. Works well alongside your traditional firewall/antivirus/spyware program to add an extra level of security to your PC with the added bonus of being very low on system resources with no noticeable slowdown to your computer. This 'new kid on the block' has the potential to be a big player in the software security league. One to watch!

    Review date: Jul 24, 2006

LeechGet 2007
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Very good  qright

LeechGet 2007 version 1.1
  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 4
  • Ease of use: 3
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

This is very good download manager that has more than enough features (most of which you will probably never use) and the downloads are generally fast. Nice interface. The freeware version will only allow you to download one file at a time which is why I currently use Free download Manager. Nevertheless this is a fine program. Maybe Leechget 2006 soon ?

    Review date: Feb 07, 2006

Weather Pulse
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Professional program  qright

Weather Pulse version 2.05 build 28
  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

A very good professionally made program for viewing the world weather. You can customize the settings for your locality via a pop up window on your desktop with the current weather conditions. Very nice! The program has an auto update feature for the latest weather conditions and software versions.The weather alert feature is also a nice touch and you can change the look of the program with skins. Recommended!

    Review date: Feb 07, 2006

XP Syspad
  • Freeware
  • Win2000/XP

qleft  Easy access to windows programs  qright

XP Syspad version 6.7
  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 4
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

I like the way you can access all of windows programs and menus from a single interface. All the 'hidden' programs are there for easy access. It takes a few seconds to launch but is nevertheless a very well done program which is updated frequently.

    Review date: Feb 07, 2006

avast! Home Edition
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Superb program!  qright

avast! Home Edition version 4.6.744
  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

You really can't go wrong with this program. For free antivirus protection look no further! Have been using this program for years. Has stopped every virus/Trojan thrown at my computer. You can configure the program to download the latest antivirus definitions automatically as soon as you connect to the internet. These come sometimes 2-3 times a day.Very reassuring! Many thanks to the company for making a freeware version for home use. No noticable slow down to my computer. The email scanning feature most welcome! Don't hesitate install now!

    Review date: Jan 25, 2006

SwitchIt!
  • Freeware
  • WinWin XP

qleft  Very good program!  qright

SwitchIt! version 0.7.5.Beta
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 4
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

A very good application. Does what you need quickly and simply with a cool interface which is easy on the eye. I particularly like the Time zone feature. Many thanks to the author!

    Review date: Jan 25, 2006

ZipGenius
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Excellent freeware  qright

ZipGenius version 6.0.2.1060
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

A really excellent program with support for most zip formats and a cool XP like interface to boot! I like the way you can personalise the program and scan your downloaded files with your antivirus program. The built in update feature is also very good. Many thanks to the author for giving this away for free. A real keeper!

    Review date: Jan 25, 2006

Folder Lock

Folder Lock

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

Demo Builder

Demo Builder

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

AceSpy

AceSpy

Keep track of everything that is done on your computer.