Handy Windows Tools from ZDnet

One of my team members shared this list of programs from ZD net with me and said, “For Download a la Mode,” but I’m wondering if he really didn’t just want me to read this article, 10 ways to convince your boss to let you work from home!!

Regardless, what a neat list of software!

System Explorer

This full-featured system analyzing tool lets you take a sneak peek at everything that’s going on in your system, from currently active processes to installed drivers, including also network collections, startup applications and any Internet Explorer add-ons.
License: Free
OS: Windows XP/Vista

IrfanView 4.2

View and edit most graphics formats in a fast and simple way. Simple for beginners and powerful for professionals.
License: Free
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000

Recover Files
Recover permanently deleted files from hard disks and removable media.
License: Free
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista

SyncBack 3.2.18.0
Back up, restore, or sync files to drives, servers, or removable media.
License: Free
OS: Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server

EncryptOnClick

EncryptOnClick is a very simple to use program that lets you securely encrypt and decrypt files with 256-bit AES encryption.
License: Free
OS: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003 Server

Smart Defrag
Defrag your hard drive in the background automatically.
License: Free
OS: Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista

RegToy 0.7.2.1
Optimize and customize your Windows XP/Vista system with a free collection of useful utilities.
License: Free
OS: Windows XP/Vista

FreeRAM XP Pro

Optimization and increase your system performance by cleaning the content of your RAM.
License: Free
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/2003 Server