Latest User Reviews

The user interface is very well designed and is self-documenting; The forum at the author's website is in clear English (follow publisher link above), and is closely monitored by him with answers usually within hours. All the documentation you need is contained in the screen shots above or in the user interface options included. This is a must-have tool for anyone working with multi-boot systems andor wanting to createuse bootable liverescue systems on USB media but can be used on any disk. It not meant for the rank novice but should be useful (and educational) to any moderately literate computer user. If you install your own disks then you should have this tool. You don't need to know what Lvyanan or GRUB4DOS MBRs are for Bootice to be useful. If you do, then use Google and educate yourself. The only thing missing is support for GPT disks but that may be forthcoming someday. PetsHoods https:www.petshoods.com
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? Yes
• Posted Nov 23, 2020 for v1.3.4.0

I am truly satisfied with the features of In Image To PDF, which has an extremely intuitive use. A very useful program and highly recommended.
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? Yes
• Posted Nov 12, 2020 for v5.1

This is an easy to use piece. The quality is amazing on my LG 4K monitor. The new version 5 has got unlimited AVI file size. Also with only-record-when-there-is-a-change on the screen, file size is very small for a long recording. I also use it for skype call recording, because it has a WAV recorder. Highly recommended.
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? Yes
• Posted Oct 30, 2020

I had a huge list of files and folders with some permissions issues, and they could not be deleted, even with one of the reboot-delete programs. I also tried changing permissions myself via right click edit-> properties, CMD prompt, powershsell, and linux. No go (and these always worked before). So I was skeptical, but wow! This was easy to use, ran recursively in all the folders: The problem files and folders were all fixed in about 30 seconds. I am really impressed and will keep this around. "Good job!" to the program writers for a good interface and good program.
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? Yes
• Posted Oct 29, 2020 for v1.6

I have YUMI through a lot of its iterations. They keep updating and adding compatibility for different version of Linux and other ISO's. With bigger USB's now days it is easy to put multiple versions of Linux or ISO's on one thumb drive. This is just a wonderful evolution the software. I use this for both installation and Tools ISO's all in one. It just makes sense.
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? Yes
• Posted Oct 26, 2020 for v2.0.7.6a

I listen to podcasts and a lot have them have introduced commercials in the download version of their .MP3's. This can get really annoying when you're listening to one in the car and you have no way to advance past that section. Being able to have a small, fast, and accurate editor comes in hand. It make quick work of any .MP3 job that I have tried it against. The program slide bar allows you to find the areas, in my case commercial content, set the beginning and end marks, cut then out and save the file. It just took about a minute. Pretty awesome software!
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? Yes
• Posted Oct 26, 2020 for v2.31

If you have used XP or Win7 you had a function menu system that gets you to what you need without being Advertised to. The simple design worked for everyone not with Win8,10 it got complicated, more scrolling, and advertised flash tiles with things you don't need. To bring things back to an simpler time Open Shell does the trick. It is simple to install, you choice what you want the button to look like and can enjoy a menu system that you were accustomed to. The embedded Win10 menu is not gone if you ever want to use it so if you want to but in the end you'll forget about it had get to using your system. It is a GREAT addition to your new system!
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? Yes
• Posted Oct 26, 2020 for v4.4.162

I've used Classic Shell, and now Open Shell for years. Microsoft keeps making the Start Menu bigger and bigger, loaded with more junk. I use this to give me the simple "Classic" Win 95 style menu. Right click the Start Button and you can open the two areas where all the program links are stored in Windows Explorer, and arrange them how YOU like. I create folders like Anti-Virus, Editing, Multimedia, Online, and so on, and move all the programs from Widows and those I install in to them. Makes it very fast and simple to find anything, and keep your PC organized. Also lets you turn on or off the Factory links you use or do not use. (Help, etc.) It can add back some things to Windows Explorer as well, but the main feature is the Start Menu. And in Windows 10, one of the Right Click Choices is to view the original menu as well. Also use Right Click to get to all the Open Shell Settings. Couldn't be easier! I consider this a Must Have in keeping your PC organized, fast, and friendly!
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? Yes
• Posted Oct 25, 2020 for v4.4.162

I who know nothing about video processing reduced a video file from 14 MB to 1.4 MB in a few minutes, got great quality and had fun. Very intuitive program that gives me the security of knowing I ccan edit videos with the greatest of ease. Thank you to HandBrake. PS - I'd surely pay for this program.
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? Yes
• Posted Oct 19, 2020 for v1.3.3

A handy app to have.I use before defrag and burning discs. I don't get errors when burning discs now.
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? Yes
• Posted Oct 18, 2020 for v1.3

Zip bam boom I'm done. thanks for the great product
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? Yes
• Posted Oct 17, 2020 for v2.10

The user interface is ludicrously difficult to figure out and interact with. Without any warning, changing one setting will remove another. Nonetheless, I tried to get to a point where I believed I understood what was going on. I carefully set the program to convert a large dimension video down to a smaller resolution version. I waited for over a half hour for the processing to be done only to discover that the program had completely ignored my settings and the resulting video had its original dimensions. And I had double checked that the settings were in place before I proceeded with the processing. I will NEVER use this program again and am in the process of finding a replacement.
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? No
• Posted Oct 09, 2020 for v3.5.1.7

Icontray control + info state would be awesome. great work for free
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? Yes
• Posted Oct 03, 2020 for v1.2.167

This scanning utility is fast, functional, and free. It does everything you need to scan images and PDFs, including OCR conversion and merging scanned pages in a single file. After suffering repeated crashes of my previous scanner utility PaperPort, this app is like a light breeze.
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? Yes
• Posted Sep 28, 2020 for v6.1.2

Epcheck was truly great to use. Unfortunately, it no longer works.
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? No
• Posted Sep 27, 2020 for v1.1.5

I was looking for a newer registry program to supplement the computer utilities that I already have and I was very happy to find REGISTRY ORGANIZER as it cleaner out and improved my registry which my other utility misses. The ONE PROBLEM is USING TOO MUCH MEMORY (SO I UNINSTALLED this program). It uses so much memory, that WINDOWS STOPPED with a LOW MEMORY MESSAGE and the one program that WINDOWS SUGGESTED CLOSING Reg Organizer (process). I already had my Windows Task Manager open and was watching my 16 GB of RAM. When I stopped Reg Organizer a LARGE AMOUNT of memory came back online. Unlike other utilities that allow you to OPEN and CLOSE them ONLY WHEN NEEDED, Reg Organizer Process is RUNNING ALL THE TIME, EVENTUALLY TAKING UP MORE MEMORY ... to the point where it actually INTERFERED with windows. I had previously looked for some type of option to turn this "off" but didn't find any.
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? No
• Posted Sep 20, 2020 for v8.55

I needed a batch file to EXE converter in a hurry and found this one. The author's website is extremely helpful and explains the many features, in easily understood detail, which are included in the both the free and PRO versions. The free version can be run on one PC only. For anyone just starting out using batch files and find they now also need to turn them into more secured versions that can't, for example, be tinkered with by its users, then the free version might be the ideal product. Just download it and see how easy it is to follow the simple steps to build and use your first EXE file. I decided to try it out. Once the software was installed, the batch file I wanted to convert was compiled and running within a few easy minutes. However, I needed to run my EXE file on a number of external computers so, knowing what the free version could do, I looked at the PRO version which I found, in addition to the advanced default features tested for free, offered even more useful options such as stronger protection for my EXE file, the ability to access 64- and 32-bit commands for maximum compatibility across Windows platforms, to be able to open files for update or compilation from context menus, and more; it also includes the license I needed to export my EXE files to run on all my external computers. For all these added benefits there is a reasonable charge added which I was happy to pay, knowing that I'd bought one of the best products there is that met all my needs.
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? Yes
• Posted Sep 15, 2020 for v4.11b

This is the best encryption software on the market, hands down. The easiest to use, most value for money. It is simply the best. I have tried multiple encryption softwares the last couple of years, and I have come to the conclusion that AxCrypt is by far the best one.
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? Yes
• Posted Sep 09, 2020 for v1.7.3156

Lengthy,annoying nag screen at each use advertising other developer's products. Not all that intuitive to operate. Interface is very poor and looks like it's held over from the XP days. There are other key finders that are easier to use and free without all the nagging.
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? No
• Posted Sep 08, 2020 for v2.3.2492

I ditched VLC player monstrosity - too complex, never worked right, and looked for a simple music player. I saw foobar 2000 many years ago and dismissed it 'til I realized all the time and wasted effort trying to get VLC to work simply is not worth it. So, I am very happy that I had 8 cool jazz titles in queue and one playing in about 14 seconds with foobar. If you want artsy fartsy get something else. If you want music get foobar 2000.
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? Yes
• Posted Aug 31, 2020 for v1.5.5

Excellent. A system monitor that can be placed in the system tray is just what I was looking for. By putting a black background on the small icons, the graphs becomes very readable.
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? Yes
• Posted Aug 30, 2020 for v4.1.3

This is an excellent player, well worth your time. Plays everything very nicely. In regard to DVDs, I found an extra added bonus - when a DVD loads, VLC Media Player skips the ads and goes directly to the menu.
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? Yes
• Posted Aug 19, 2020 for v3.0.11

DVDs don't always play right with this player. Sometimes it can be a challenge to select and play chapters. Sometimes I've even had Media Player Classic suddenly speed up or slow down a DVD.
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? No
• Posted Aug 19, 2020 for v1.7.13

This is pretty amazing to have a Windows 95 environment to use. Its Windows within Windows, literally. I still have some old utilities that run on this environment so it will be nice to try out and see how I can get it all to work. But the functionality of the Windows95 is stable and have no issues running the basic applications. Overall this is pretty impressive to make available this environment again. Thanks!!!!
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? Yes
• Posted Aug 13, 2020 for v2.2.2

I had over 6000 pdf files to remove a page from and it did them all seamlessly. Only 4 failed, but it was becasue the PDF file was bad and it made a log entry to easily let me know those files were bad. Great little program. I have the Pro version; well worth the small price.
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? Yes
• Posted Aug 13, 2020 for v4.7

Nothing to see here: It lets you choose a different image for each screen, BUT it doesn't let you individually pan and scale each, its global setting for all screens! Why? Freaking sad... I DID try ALL combinations on settings. If Dev thinks otherwise, then this is also bugged. I wanted this one to work :(
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? No
• Posted Aug 12, 2020 for v1.0.37

I waited for such software for a long time. Simple interface, easy to use and the result is excellent.
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? Yes
• Posted Aug 11, 2020 for v2.14

Used to use Team Viewer domestically at home to control another computer until they unjustly accused me of professional use. AnyDesk does the job. The only thing that doesn't seem to work quite as it should (or it could be me!) is the "display" settings on the main machine, which has twin monitors. Then resolution doesn't seem to be the same as the original and if I use the "original size" view mode that shifts the display around under the mouse with the correct resolution, I find that a little nauseating. Can't complain for free though.
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? Yes
• Posted Jul 22, 2020 for v6.0.6

This is not free. Freeware versions are either free software or free after some features disabled. It's none of those. It's only free until built-in instruction in the software guesses that user is using the software for commercial purposes. You use long time in one session, say for example, 1 hour or you connect to 2 or three machines (though not in one session) it will probably guess that you are using it for commercial purposes. And when it guesses, just based on it's guess it will slap on your face by asking you to play fair, as if they are sure you are cheating them. They didn't have to do this. They could easily limit the time of a free session, say for two minutes, to make sure user will have to ask permission of commercial use of the software to lift the session time limit. Or they could even not to offer a free version at all.
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? Maybe
• Posted Jul 17, 2020 for v15.7.7

I have a few binders of DVD movies and wanted to add them to digital collection. VidCoder really helped out with that process. The program is simple with tons of video formats to choose from to create my library. I do like the preview feature which gives you an idea based on the setting you have chosen what the quality of the end result will look like. I can save my settings so the files are consistant for my TV and devices. It does take time to process the DVDs but that is not an issue due the slow readers. Overall I give it two-thumbs up! BTW, I appreciate the portable version as well.
Review Details

• Interface
• Features
• Ease of use
• Value
• Recommend to a friend? Yes
• Posted Jul 14, 2020 for v5.20