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by hrwasp
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
98/ME/2000/XP
Very well done! 
Audacity version 1.2.6
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Very well done program for capturing audio then mixing it. I helped a clint record or rip all of old record collections to MP3 format. Very easy to use. This also comes in a USB version that works just great as well!
Review date: Jun 08, 2007
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Easy and simple
Auslogics Disk Defrag version 1.1.5.225
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It is easy and simple to use. The interface is simple and easy! This is much faster and better than the Windows version. No need to "SCHEDULE" a scan, just do it! There is also a portable version as well. LOOK FOR IT!
Review date: Jun 07, 2007
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Easier
ZipGenius version 6.0.3.1140
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Much easier than others. I use to use another program and loved it until their latest updates killed it and it started to through errors. It is a good thing otherwise I would have missed this one!
Review date: Jun 07, 2007
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Works
IZArc2Go version 3.7
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Works much better than that Windows thing! Again..a must have on your USB DRIVE!
Review date: Jun 07, 2007
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Love it!
WinAudit version 2.21
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This program works exactly as described. This little program is on all of my techies USB drives so when they work on a machine, we get a snapshot of what they have.
Review date: Jun 07, 2007
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Nice but..
CurrPorts version 1.20
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Pretty nice little program, BUT...it shows you tons of information that is REALLY not needed. Most programs use various ports, but this program gives the "average" end user, way too much information
Review date: Jun 07, 2007
- Freeware
- 2000/XP
Sweet
PStart version 2.10
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This little gem is really easy to use and runs great on any USB drive. It also gives you ability to setup an autorun. Recommend it highly!
Review date: Jun 07, 2007
- Free Trial ($299.00)
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Excellent
Help & Manual version 4.3 build 1130
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Great product. It actually works! I have done a lot of manuals and reports, but this product help you out with the polished and organized manner!
Review date: Mar 05, 2007
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Uh..no
Pivot Stickfigure Animator version 2.2.5
- Interface: 2
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 3
- Overall:
Though it is cute and kills a little down time, it has no real value. My 5 year old loves it, but she also loved Barney when she was younger.
Review date: Feb 25, 2007
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Sing the praises
OpenOffice version 2.04
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
LA LA LA ... DO DO DO ... LA LA LA! What can I say, Microsoft is in trouble! I've just finished a site install of Open Office and a site UNINSTALL of MS Office! Oh happy days!
Review date: Dec 12, 2006
- Freeware
- NT/2000/XP
Ip to follow
ipUpdater Dynamic DNS Client version 1.1.0
- Interface: 3
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 3
- Overall:
If you are running a web server at home and have a dynamic IP address assigned to you from your ISP, then you need IPUpdater. Since I have been using this software the past year, it really had no issues to speak about. It does what it says it will do and for the mere price of ZERO.
Review date: Dec 12, 2006
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Ip here we come!
IP2 version 1.04
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
If you are a computer guru working remotely. One of the hardest things to do is explain to a typical end user on HOW TO GET their IP address for you. What frustration. A quick download of IP2 and that is a thing of the past. Click the ONE button and get me my IP! DONE! Gives you the LAN/WAN addresses!
Review date: Dec 12, 2006
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Want to listen to mp3s?
Quintessential Player (QCD) version 4.51
- Interface: 4
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is the program for you. All I wanted was a small footprint on my machine to listen to MP3s. I was not looking for anything fancy or something that had a lot of bells and whistles. I did not need it to balance my checkbook or monitor my network usage, just play music!
Review date: Dec 12, 2006
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Cleaning made easy
CCleaner version 1.35.424
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 4
- Overall:
This does exactly what it says it will do. The interface is well designed and you can select which items you would like cleaned. ONLY 1 draw back, as with all the other cleaners. It only cleans the end user that is logged in. It only scans their documents and such (even if you login as the admin). Still searching for an all inclusive!
Review date: Dec 12, 2006
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Pass thru
ZoneAlarm version 6.5
- Interface: 3
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 1
- Overall:
I use to use ZoneAlarm Free and later Pro versions back in the day. I have since moved on to a stronger firewall. One of my customers requested some information on this product so I re-evaled it. This latest version of ZA is a PASS! It causes some faulty errors when booting up IF the machine boots up. Uninstalled rolled back the settings, my test machines work fine again. I recommend looking elsewhere!
Review date: Dec 12, 2006
- Free Trial ($349.00)
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Re-do
Remote Support System version 1.7.1
- Interface: 4
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 3
- Overall:
I once posted how this software was not up to par back in Aug 06. After another look at the product and giving it my full attention, it works! It works to the point I have purchased the package and use it on a daily basis.
Review date: Dec 12, 2006
- Freeware
- Win XP
Nice...but don't work!
WinSock XP Fix version 1.2
- Interface: 2
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 3
- Overall:
Did not work for the 5 machines I tried it on, ranging from WinXP Home/Pro, Vista! Great idea, but a pass!
Review date: Nov 28, 2006
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Great features
Spyware Terminator version 1.5.00.740
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
All I can say is Thank you!
Review date: Oct 01, 2006
- Freeware
- NT/2000/XP
Pass on this
Active Security Monitor version 1.0.0.315
- Interface: 1
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 1
- Value: 1
- Overall:
Does see that I have a firewall, but that is it. Does not see spyware, antivirus, and hijack software. Since it does not recognize the various other security features, not worth it, pass QUICKLY!
Review date: Sep 21, 2006
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003
Nice but...
Disk Cleaner version 1.5.7
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 3
- Overall:
This program is pretty good, but it does lack the ability to get all of the junk on your PC. It does a great job for WHOEVER it is logged into but not all of the other directories, even if you are logged in as the administrator. That would be a great feature. The ability to CLEAN the ENTIRE computer of all users.
Review date: Aug 16, 2006
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Tool to have
RealVNC version 4.1.2
- Interface: 5
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
If you do remote support or just help out the family from your home, this is the software for you! Great on small budgets (since it is free) and works!
Review date: Aug 13, 2006
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Just plain excellent
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition version 7.1.394
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
All I can say is, excellent. This software package has helped me greatly and has helped out my clients! I recommend this to everyone I know! Very nice! Norton who?
Review date: Aug 13, 2006
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Very nice
Network Stumbler version 0.4
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Great little product. It helps trouble shoot what problem areas that could arise. When putting in a new wireless router, I use this product to test out the range and possible pitfalls! Though there is one problem that is more of an annoyance than a problem. It tends to lock up if you use the product for long periods of time. A simple reboot fixes that problem.
Review date: Jul 13, 2006
- Freeware
- Win XP
Microsoft product
Windows Defender version BETA 2 1347
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 2
- Overall:
It is a MS product so it has built in problems. It missed HALF of spyware that other products caught with ease. Again, I did not expect much from MS and that is exactly what I got, not much! PASS!
Review date: Jul 13, 2006
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
About time
Kidz CD 1 - Surf Station version 1.2
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This software is exactly what the doctor ordered! I recommend this product to everyone with a child in early development! Do not allow your child to fall behind on computers. Give them the tools and a safe place to use them! Thank you very much for these products!
Review date: Jun 16, 2006
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Not bad
Parental Filter version 0.29
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 3
- Overall:
Not bad at all. The hiding is a pretty good feature and it works for most sites. Like any pretty good piece of software, it has to learn and so I do not complain! The only thing I have a problem is, it has not been updated in a while. .29 has been around for just about a year and now here it is again, like it is an updated program.
Review date: Apr 02, 2006
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Very nicely done
Abyss Web Server For Windows version X1 2.0.6
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Very easy to use and it took me approx. 30 seconds from install to getting it up and running. Does not use up much resources and it serves its purpose to a T!! For those that want their own webserver, this is the easiest one I have found to date!!
Review date: Jan 30, 2006
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003
Found and like
Allway Sync version 3.2.8
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is exactly what I was looking for! I have a couple of USB Drives and need to ensure that they are backed up in different locations. Works like a charm! Great interface and really easy to use.
Review date: Jan 17, 2006
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Let the blogging begin!
Thingamablog version 1.0.5
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I would have to say, this is a very nice little program. I have never Blogged before and now I am a blogging techie! The initial setup is a little tricky, but after that, it is EASY to use and very functional! I applaud the creators!!!
Review date: Nov 29, 2005
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Tech tool
Mail PassView version 1.32
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is a tech tool that is a must have! I downloaded it today, tried it on my clients machine. Within a second, I had every password for every email account that was on that machine. My client was all too happy to pay for my services today! A tool that has been added to my disks!!
Review date: Aug 27, 2005
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Good idea...but pass
Koma-Mail version 3.42
- Interface: 3
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 1
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I attempted to configure the program using my default testing email account. The setup seemed pretty straight forward with the exception of the SAVE button. You have to have the Options screen FULL screen just to see the Save button. I came across that by mistake. No matter what configuration I did in Koma, it always came back with the same results..."Unauthorized access with NAME(Maybe to frequently logged in)" Mind you....I attempted to check the email 1 time and I get this message. I changed the timing, settings, and anything else that could be changed, no good. Great idea but needs some work!
Review date: Aug 09, 2005
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Easy
Spamihilator version 0.9.9.9
- Interface: 5
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Very nice program. I install this program on all my clients machines when they use Outlook! Easy plugin and the learning curve is very low! Great job!
Review date: Jun 23, 2005
- Free Trial ($19.95)
- Win (All)
Too long
Easy Graphic Converter version 2.50
- Interface: 2
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 1
- Value: 2
- Overall:
Converting images is like pulling teeth with this product. It has lots of bells and whistles, but conversion is the hardest part of it. You have to select your image (s) and rename EACH and EVERYONE. Take TOO long to convert images. A simple interface button would help out GREATLY and maybe keep the current name if we are changing formats!
Review date: Jun 10, 2005
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Needed tool
a-squared HiJackFree
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is a MUST have if you are a techie that works on computers. Has helped out a customer that had a reoccurring virus get install upon rebooting. This fixed the problem in matter of minutes. No fuss or issues.
Review date: Apr 26, 2005
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Worked
FireTune version 0.7
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It did work, but not as much as I hoped. It still did not change the opening of FireFox, but the overall surfing, seem to be a bit quicker.
Review date: Mar 31, 2005
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
A must have
McAfee AVERT Stinger version 2.4.8.2
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is a must have tool for any techie out there! Quick and very simple! The ONLY problem I have found is keeping up with the updates! ;)
Review date: Jan 28, 2005
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Excellent
Whisper FTP Surfer version 1.07
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I would have to say, this IS one of the best FTP clients I have used. You can have multiple servers open so you can work between them. Easy to configure and works great with my current network security without changing my firewall settings. Thumbs UP!!
Review date: Jan 18, 2005
- Free Trial ($36.95)
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Boo
SmartFTP version 1.0.982
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 1
- Overall:
It worked just as it indicated until the "30-day trial" was over. Thought it was FREEWARE. Now, every 6th time I open the software, I get a License Reminder that I have to click through. "The unlicensed version of SmartFTP is free to use, you can ignore this license reminder". THIS bites
Review date: Jan 18, 2005
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
About time
SpamBayes version 1.0 RC2
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This has to be one of the better filters I have came across in awhile. I very little training, this program was up and running and getting rid of those spam messages.
Review date: Jan 01, 2005
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Easy to use
CDBurnerXP version 3.0.116
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I would have to say, this is one of the easiest CD burning program that I have came across with all the features that the Author packs in. I was having problems with the built-in XP crap so I turned to this and have never returned!
Review date: Dec 23, 2004
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Why pay
Wink version 1.5
- Interface: 5
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Why pay for a program that can do what this program can do! This a VERY useful and helpful tool to have for any techie out there that supports end users. A must have!! To the Authors: keep up the good work!
Review date: Dec 21, 2004
- Free Trial ($21.95)
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Poor
AOL - America Online version 8.0
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 1
- Overall:
I can't believe AOL is still around. The support is the worst, interface is to tight in what you can suft too (parental). Still causes problems with the TCP/IP stack when it comes to other ISPs. And an added note...AOL will stop ALL broadband services Jan 15, 2005. Their intention is switching everyone to DIAL-UP. Nice..great way to keep customers.
Review date: Dec 14, 2004
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Very useful
Ad-Aware 2007 version 1.05 SE Pers.
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I found this be VERY useful to my many customers that are dumb enough to download just about anything. And of course, they call when they get a slow down only to fing that they were the cause. Authors.....Very nice, keep it up!
Review date: Dec 14, 2004
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Still 2 many issues
Mozilla Firefox version 1.0
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I wrote a review already, but I was asked to wait sometime and try the software again. Well, I did just that. The package is pretty but not effective in changing my review. Updates still buggy, slow, or non-existant. The "themes" are far and few between. Out of 4 that I selected, 3 were dead links. If you like tabbed browsing, there is a LOT of other browsers out there that offer just that. Some better than others. If you are worried a