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OS optimization and
cleanup |
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DustBuster |
| A 100% free app that
automatically erases any garbage on
your pc.It is safe and very good
(extremely fast with Windows 98,
slower with XP).
download
OVERALL:
VERY GOOD |
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Bart PE |
Bart's PE Builder helps you
build a "BartPE" bootable Windows
CD-Rom or DVD from the original
Windows XP or Windows Server 2003
installation/setup CD, very suitable
for PC maintenance tasks.
It will give you a complete Win32
environment with network support, a
graphical user interface (800x600)
and FAT/NTFS/CDFS filesystem
support. Very handy for burn-in
testing systems with no OS, rescuing
files to a network share, virus scan
and so on.This will replace any Dos
bootdisk in no time.There are a
lot of plugins avalaible, that can
install useful apps in this boot cd.
download
OVERALL:
EXCELLENT |
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Process Lasso
(freeware and shareware) |
| Process Lasso automatically restrains running
processes that are consuming too many CPU cycles. Often, processes that are 'out-of-control' can bring an NT system to a
near halt. Once one or more processes have become CPU resource
hogs, termination of the offending process(es) is very difficult
since it is nearly impossible to even open the task manager.
With Process Lasso, these processes are temporarily reduced in
priority so that the system is returned to a responsive level.
Process Lasso can work when multiple processes are
responsible for a decrease in system responsiveness.
Process Lasso acts when the total usage of all CPUs exceeds a
configured threshold. When this threshold is exceeded, processes
that exceed another configured threshold for a set amount of
time are temporarily lowered in priority. Processes that
currently have the focus can be boosted in priority.
A very good app, especially for users that use a lot of cpu
(encoding, raytracing, etc.), since with Process Lasso
multitasking works better by far.
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download
OVERALL: VERY
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Iolo System Mechanic
(shareware) |
| With normal, everyday use, your
PC becomes overrun with gigabytes of
space wasting, error producing,
privacy compromising junk. System
Mechanic easily finds useless trash
and safely removes it, reclaiming
valuable space, ensuring your
privacy and security, and
eliminating confusing clutter.
download
OVERALL: VERY GOOD |
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Hare (shareware) |
Accelerate your computer
automatically. Hare doesn't
use classic acceleration methods,
such as a few registry tweaks, and
few modified settings. Hare will
improve performance no matter what
software you use, thanks to a
revolutionary compact 88-bit Kernel,
which accelerates common system
instructions. In addition to that,
Hare has a very complete CPU Tasking
technology designed to fit your
needs; Hare determines automatically
what program you use, and how much
CPU it must allocate to it.
download
OVERALL:
VERY GOOD |
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Cacheman 5 e Cacheman
XP |
| Cacheman utility is designed to
improve the performance of your
computer by optimizing the disk
cache, memory and a number of other
settings. Cacheman prevents frequent
paging to the hard disk caused by
poor memory management, so you get
improved performance, faster system
reaction time and greater stability.
Wizards and predefined profiles make
it suitable for novices and yet it
is also powerful and versatile
enough for the more experienced
user. Cacheman XP is even better
with Windows XP.
download
OVERALL:
VERY GOOD
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