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by gbjennings
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.
- Freeware
2000/XP/Vista
It's a winner ! 
UltraDefrag version 1.2.3
- Interface: 5
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This defragger not only does a great job, but it comes in a portable version (included with the download) as well. Seems to work very well on my Vista platform. Thanks and keep up the great work !
Review date: Dec 07, 2007
- Free Trial ($29.95)
- Win (All)
Absolutely the best regedit replacement
Registry Workshop version 3.1.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 2
- Overall:
It's THE best replacement for the lame registry editor that ships with windows. My only negative is that it's a bit on the 'pricey' side. Not everyone can afford it. A drop in price would lead to less piracy and more profit for the author, IMHO.
Review date: Oct 30, 2007
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
It is not portable.
ShellExView version 1.17
- Interface: 4
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
In spite of otherwise being an excellent utility, it still writes it's settings to the registry instead of to an INI file. It is therefore not portable on a USB stick. The author could easily change this and make this a truly gold star utility.
Review date: Aug 07, 2007
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
There are far better ones - and free, too.
CubicExplorer version 0.80
- Interface: 3
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This Windows Explorer replacement may develop into a nice little app one day, but it's not there yet. It's missing a ton of options that may be found in other WE replacements, too numerous to mention here. My advice - keep looking, at least for now.
Review date: Jul 30, 2007
- Freeware
- Win (All)
It's a winner !
RegShot version 1.8.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Been using this little utility for several years now. It simply takes a 'snapshot' of your registry and then compares it to a second 'snapshot' some time later so you may visually compare and see exactly what has changed in your registry between 'shots.' Thanks for the update !
Review date: Jun 19, 2007
- Free Trial ($19.95)
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Nice, but . . .
Twistpad version 1.58 SR1
- Interface: 4
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 1
- Overall:
It's a nice editor with many great features, but considering all the free ones out there today, it's a bit pricey...
Review date: May 27, 2007
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Marvelous file undeleter !
Undelete Plus version 2.7
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This utility has saved me on several occasions. It will detect files that you previously deleted and all that I have tried to recover, were recovered and ran like new. THANK YOU for this great product.
Review date: Apr 15, 2007
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Top quality !
Shareaza version 2.2.5.0 Beta
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Really a great application. Kudos to the author. First class in all respects !
Review date: Mar 21, 2007
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Does exactly what it claims !
mpTrim version 2.13
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Absolutely FANTASTIC mp3 utility to chop off unwanted second(s) from the beginning or end of your mp3 files. Also includes other functions such as volume normalization. FREE too ! THANK YOU, mpTrim !
Review date: Feb 17, 2007
- Ad Supported (Free)
- 2000/XP/Vista
One tiny problem . . .
Foxit PDF Reader version 2.0 Build1312
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 3
- Overall:
I have tested each and every version of Foxit for the past several years, and compared it to Acrobat Reader. Each time I have ended up deleting Foxit simply because of the quality of the text. It cannot compare with Adobe's crisp, clear text. Try the two of them side by side and you will see the difference.
Review date: Jan 13, 2007
- Freeware
- Win (All)
There are better
EditPad Lite version 6.2.0
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 4
- Overall:
Lots of features, except one - the ability to read RTF files. Try 'metapad'. I've used it for years and it rocks.
Review date: Jan 07, 2007
- Free Trial ($19.95)
- Win (All)
It's good, but . . .
Chronograph Atomic Time Clock version 5.5.5
- Interface: 2
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 1
- Overall:
It is a great little application IF you prefer a deluxe and showy app just to get the time of day. This one is FAR more than what the average user wants. I want an app that (silently) goes out on the internet, sets my system time at startup and then exits automatically. Nothing fancy, and I surely don't need a multi-megabyte application with skins to do that. Also, to do what most users want and need, there are plenty of free time sync programs out there, if you just search a bit.
Review date: Dec 17, 2006
- Free Trial ($24.95)
- Win (All)
It's the best windows explorer replacement
XYplorer version 5.40.0044
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 3
- Overall:
XYplorer will do just about everything you need and expect a Windows Explorer replacement to do. The author addresses issues quickly and efficiently. I have tried XYplorer on two occasions and as soon as I am able, I shall register and reinstall it again. Thanks for a great product and great support.
Review date: Dec 15, 2006
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Almost great
CCleaner version 1.35.424
- Interface: 5
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This gem was better before the last release. It now leaves files behind that it never did in the past, and this bug is not getting fixed very fast. It has been reported for weeks now. Still a GREAT little app, but unless you are running IE7, I would recommend that you stick with the previous version - 1.34.407
Review date: Dec 11, 2006
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
This freebie rocks
FreeCommander version 2006.06
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It's an absolutely outstanding Windows Explorer replacement. The features and settings are simply too many to list, but among the things it offers in addition to standard Windows Explorer are dual pane capability, file/folder compare and synchronization, desktop snapshot capability, compression and decompression of files (in a choice of formats), etc, etc. freeCommander stores it's settings in an INI file instead of trashing up the registry like most do - a big plus as far as I am concerned. Believe me, the list goes on. And this baby is FREE on top of everything else. GET IT NOW !
Review date: Jun 26, 2006
- Freeware
- Win (All)
It rocks ! !
avast! Virus Cleaner version 1.0.209
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I was an avid AntiVir user until they introduced V7 and FORCED you to upgrade. Discovered avast! and it is absolutely fantastic. Updates the VDF file very frequently. Best free antivirus program I have found. Get it.
Review date: Apr 16, 2006
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Get it now !
PhotoFiltre version 6.2.2
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Absolutely outstanding in every respect - and FREE TOO !
Review date: Mar 07, 2006
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Outstanding
avast! Home Edition version 4.6.763
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I was an avid AntiVir user until they released version 7. Such a shame they no longer support v6.x. They FORCE you to upgrade. I switched to Avast! and love it! Try it - you'll like it.
Review date: Mar 03, 2006
- Freeware
- Win (All)
No where near the best
Tidy Start Menu version 2.8
- Interface: 2
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This product simply pales in comparison with one called Startup Delayer. Simply Google 'Startup Delayer' then click on R2 Studios. I have been using their beta version for a couple of years now. It goes FAR beyond this product in allowing you to control which programs start, when they start, and in which order they appear in your tray.
Review date: Jan 21, 2006
- Free Trial ($25.00)
- Win (All)
Needs work
Startup Organizer version 2.8.275 SR1
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
The one, and to me, most important thing this utility needs is the ability to dictate the timing of various apps that excute at startup. For example, I want my mail application to open last, so there should be a way for me to set a timer or to wait for a previous application to close before beginning my mail program...
Review date: Jan 19, 2006
- Freeware
- Win (All)
It's far from the best . . .
StartRight version 1.2.9
- Interface: 3
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This utility is a 'nice try', but it pales in comparison to a real startup manager - one that allows you to wait until certain startup programs have closed before opening the next, or varying the timing between startup programs exactly as you choose...
Review date: Oct 29, 2005
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
It's a freeware gem ! !
Avira AntiVir Personal version 6.26.00.01
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It may not be the top ranked antivirus scanner in the world, but it has caught every virus I have got for over 2 years now and the frequency of updates is incredible ! Give it a try !
Review date: Jul 24, 2004
- Freeware
- Win (All)
It's the best free one i have seen so far.
Startup Delayer version 2.1.10
- Interface: 5
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This utility is the best freeware startup organizer I have found. It does everything I want it to, with one small exception - it does not allow you to 'uncheck' a startup item for troubleshooting purposes. Other than that, it's GREAT ! !
Review date: Jul 24, 2004
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