I was bored one night and wanted to figure out what programs were loading on startup and what programs were running on my computer. So, I did a quick search clicked on a few links, went from site to forum to site to forum to site and finally came across something very useful. This site gave me an explanation for almost every Program running in my Windows Task Manager. After looking through this library, I was able to isolate a few things, and now I have less programs loading on start up and windows seems to run and load faster now!
I hope that this hasnt been posted yet somewhere because I only looked around a bit. I hope people can take advantage of these links and in the process learn more about computers!
Below I have compiled a list ( which is allways in the making ) of links to websites with useful information for everyone who uses a computer. Eventualy I will start to sort these links out and catagorize them so to make it easier for people to find the link that they need. Please feel free to post any other Links which you might find useful, or that you believe should be included in my list. And Thanks again to everyone who has contributed so far!
Raven
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• - Site currently Online
• - Site currently Offline
Link Index
• AnalogX - A few programs worth looking at. I haven't installed them all, but the ones I have run well.
• Antivirus Programs - Here you will find a comprehensive list of A/V Software.
• Bart's Boot disks - In need of a boot disk? This is where you will want to look.
• BIOS Files - AOA - A few BIOS for people and their hardware.
• Black Viper - Contains detailed information on Windows 2000 and XP. It also has guides, tips and explanations for many different Windows aspects.
• Computing Tips - A few tips which can improve your computing.
• DiamondCS - A few more patching and security programs for the uber paranoid! =)
• DistroWatch - Linux distros anyone??
• DLL Files - A Library of DLL Files. (discovered by Pyro)
• Driver Collection - Another Collection of Drivers for all of you who need to find something specific.
• Driver Guide - Drivers - A HUGE list of drivers, but you need to sign up and login first. Joining is FREE.
• Driver Guide - Programs - A List of Alternative Free programs, and a few useful programs.
• Driver Library - Here you can find a library of Drivers, all arranged in alphabetical order.
• Drivers - AOA - More drivers for Everyone!
• Eraser - A file eraser program. Reviewed by Call for Help.
• Filezilla - A great FTP program. “Wicked and fast.” Supports more than one transfer at a time, so it greatly reduces upload/download speeds.
• Free Office Software - Free Office Software at its best!
• Free Trial Software - A site which offers downloads of free trial programs. A good place to try out products before you buy.
• FreewareBB - A website linking to free, useful, spyware-free downloads!
• GAIM - “...a multi-protocol instant messaging (IM) client for Linux, BSD, MacOS X, and Windows.”
• General/Other Files - AOA - Including Application Assorted, CD-Rom/HD, Games, Linux Files and a few more.
• GIMP - Great free photo editing software made easy!
• IRFanView - A nifty, FREE, little picture viewer with support for many different extensions!
• ISO Buster - An awesome program to recover data from damaged CD's and DVD's!!
• ISP Library - This site contains a Library of ISP's ( Internet Service Providers ) and information on each.
• Javacool - More security programs!
• Knoppix - A bootable CD with a collection of GNU/Linux software.
• Latest Virus Threats - A Link to a List of the Latest Virus Threats
• List of Lists! - A whole page, neatly organized, updated frequently, with a whole array of programs to choose from!
• MaceCraft Software - Home of JV16 Power Tools and Registry Cleaners!
• ManageDesk - A great program which is loaded with features to help you manage your Desktop. Also has a process & DLL viewer.
• MBM5 - Motherboard Monitor. This programs gives you readouts on fan speeds, temperature and a few other things.
An archive of this site can be found HERE and HERE
• MDGX - Here is a good site for tips, tweaks, and tricks, for many different Operating Systems.
• MSCONFIG - Offers Msconfig for Windows 95 & 2000.
• Multiple Monitor Management - A great program for managing multiple monitors. Oni swears by it.
• Notepad++ - A great colour coded, file editting program.
• O/C Bible - MrSeanKon's thread on the O/C Bible.
• OldVersion - Great site for lots of old versions of programs, or hard-to-find programs (Such as Kazaa Lite or CloneCD).
• Open Office - A great alternative to expencive Office programs. Plus it is Free and open source.
• Paint.Net - A Free alternative to photoshop! (includes many of the functions which can be found in photoshop.)
• PC Pitstop - A site with web-based online virus scanning, benchmarking, and spyware utilities. Also has articles to help with the forementioned.
• PluginDoc - The Most comprehensive list and information of plugins for Windows/Linux/MacOS and other programs that i have ever seen!
• Proxomitron - “...a free, highly flexible, user-configurable, small but very powerful, local HTTP web-filtering proxy.”
• Registry Tips/Tricks/Hacks - For People looking to optimiaze a few registry settings.
• RegScrubXP - A great Registry cleaning tool. Also includes a section of tips, tweaks and links!!! (found in the misc section)
• Shields-Up - If you are ever worried if you are voulnerable to hacker attacks, GO TO THIS SITE! Great programs to help you out!
• SnapFiles - A site with much needed Freeware for any user!
• Something to cheer you up! - A Few Jokes to brighten up your day.
• SpywareInfo and More! - Power Tools for the Uber Paranoid and for everyone else =) including anti-spyware/virii/start-up programs and managers.
• SpywareGuide - A comprehensive list and removal instructions of Spyware/Adware/Dialers/Malware and more.
• Task Manager Library - Here is a Library of Task Manager Programs.
• Tenable NeWT - A Great Program which scans for vulnerabilities in your system.
• The Firmware Page - A good place to get that new firmware.
• Total Copy (Screensavers) - A program listed at the screensavers website which is said to "lets you copy files faster and with more options"
• TweakXP - A great site which offers many optimization tools for Windows and Windows XP users.
• Ultimate Boot CD - Hard drive utilities,memtest,disk cloning and much more on one CD.
• UNAT - Another Computer security/protection site with downloads.
• Unattended XP install - Guides you through how to make a custom unattended XP install CD.
• Useful Programs - A-Z - A List and Links, in alphabetical order, of very useful programs.
• Useful Programs - Catagorized - Same as above except the programs are catagorized.
• Utilities - AOA - Benchmarking, Tweaking, Information and other Utility programs.
• Virus Definition Library - Links to the Definition pages of Anti Virus Sites.
• What's Running - A neat little tool which graphically lists what is running on your computer.
• Windows Tips/Tricks/Hacks - Information to help you with your Windows 98, 2000 and XP machines.
I hope that this hasnt been posted yet somewhere because I only looked around a bit. I hope people can take advantage of these links and in the process learn more about computers!
Below I have compiled a list ( which is allways in the making ) of links to websites with useful information for everyone who uses a computer. Eventualy I will start to sort these links out and catagorize them so to make it easier for people to find the link that they need. Please feel free to post any other Links which you might find useful, or that you believe should be included in my list. And Thanks again to everyone who has contributed so far!
Raven
(List is Best Viewed in 1280 x 1024 resolution or better)
• - Site currently Online
• - Site currently Offline
Link Index
• AnalogX - A few programs worth looking at. I haven't installed them all, but the ones I have run well.
• Antivirus Programs - Here you will find a comprehensive list of A/V Software.
• Bart's Boot disks - In need of a boot disk? This is where you will want to look.
• BIOS Files - AOA - A few BIOS for people and their hardware.
• Black Viper - Contains detailed information on Windows 2000 and XP. It also has guides, tips and explanations for many different Windows aspects.
• Computing Tips - A few tips which can improve your computing.
• DiamondCS - A few more patching and security programs for the uber paranoid! =)
• DistroWatch - Linux distros anyone??
• DLL Files - A Library of DLL Files. (discovered by Pyro)
• Driver Collection - Another Collection of Drivers for all of you who need to find something specific.
• Driver Guide - Drivers - A HUGE list of drivers, but you need to sign up and login first. Joining is FREE.
• Driver Guide - Programs - A List of Alternative Free programs, and a few useful programs.
• Driver Library - Here you can find a library of Drivers, all arranged in alphabetical order.
• Drivers - AOA - More drivers for Everyone!
• Eraser - A file eraser program. Reviewed by Call for Help.
• Filezilla - A great FTP program. “Wicked and fast.” Supports more than one transfer at a time, so it greatly reduces upload/download speeds.
• Free Office Software - Free Office Software at its best!
• Free Trial Software - A site which offers downloads of free trial programs. A good place to try out products before you buy.
• FreewareBB - A website linking to free, useful, spyware-free downloads!
• GAIM - “...a multi-protocol instant messaging (IM) client for Linux, BSD, MacOS X, and Windows.”
• General/Other Files - AOA - Including Application Assorted, CD-Rom/HD, Games, Linux Files and a few more.
• GIMP - Great free photo editing software made easy!
• IRFanView - A nifty, FREE, little picture viewer with support for many different extensions!
• ISO Buster - An awesome program to recover data from damaged CD's and DVD's!!
• ISP Library - This site contains a Library of ISP's ( Internet Service Providers ) and information on each.
• Javacool - More security programs!
• Knoppix - A bootable CD with a collection of GNU/Linux software.
• Latest Virus Threats - A Link to a List of the Latest Virus Threats
• List of Lists! - A whole page, neatly organized, updated frequently, with a whole array of programs to choose from!
• MaceCraft Software - Home of JV16 Power Tools and Registry Cleaners!
• ManageDesk - A great program which is loaded with features to help you manage your Desktop. Also has a process & DLL viewer.
• MBM5 - Motherboard Monitor. This programs gives you readouts on fan speeds, temperature and a few other things.
An archive of this site can be found HERE and HERE
• MDGX - Here is a good site for tips, tweaks, and tricks, for many different Operating Systems.
• MSCONFIG - Offers Msconfig for Windows 95 & 2000.
• Multiple Monitor Management - A great program for managing multiple monitors. Oni swears by it.
• Notepad++ - A great colour coded, file editting program.
• O/C Bible - MrSeanKon's thread on the O/C Bible.
• OldVersion - Great site for lots of old versions of programs, or hard-to-find programs (Such as Kazaa Lite or CloneCD).
• Open Office - A great alternative to expencive Office programs. Plus it is Free and open source.
• Paint.Net - A Free alternative to photoshop! (includes many of the functions which can be found in photoshop.)
• PC Pitstop - A site with web-based online virus scanning, benchmarking, and spyware utilities. Also has articles to help with the forementioned.
• PluginDoc - The Most comprehensive list and information of plugins for Windows/Linux/MacOS and other programs that i have ever seen!
• Proxomitron - “...a free, highly flexible, user-configurable, small but very powerful, local HTTP web-filtering proxy.”
• Registry Tips/Tricks/Hacks - For People looking to optimiaze a few registry settings.
• RegScrubXP - A great Registry cleaning tool. Also includes a section of tips, tweaks and links!!! (found in the misc section)
• Shields-Up - If you are ever worried if you are voulnerable to hacker attacks, GO TO THIS SITE! Great programs to help you out!
• SnapFiles - A site with much needed Freeware for any user!
• Something to cheer you up! - A Few Jokes to brighten up your day.
• SpywareInfo and More! - Power Tools for the Uber Paranoid and for everyone else =) including anti-spyware/virii/start-up programs and managers.
• SpywareGuide - A comprehensive list and removal instructions of Spyware/Adware/Dialers/Malware and more.
• Task Manager Library - Here is a Library of Task Manager Programs.
• Tenable NeWT - A Great Program which scans for vulnerabilities in your system.
• The Firmware Page - A good place to get that new firmware.
• Total Copy (Screensavers) - A program listed at the screensavers website which is said to "lets you copy files faster and with more options"
• TweakXP - A great site which offers many optimization tools for Windows and Windows XP users.
• Ultimate Boot CD - Hard drive utilities,memtest,disk cloning and much more on one CD.
• UNAT - Another Computer security/protection site with downloads.
• Unattended XP install - Guides you through how to make a custom unattended XP install CD.
• Useful Programs - A-Z - A List and Links, in alphabetical order, of very useful programs.
• Useful Programs - Catagorized - Same as above except the programs are catagorized.
• Utilities - AOA - Benchmarking, Tweaking, Information and other Utility programs.
• Virus Definition Library - Links to the Definition pages of Anti Virus Sites.
• What's Running - A neat little tool which graphically lists what is running on your computer.
• Windows Tips/Tricks/Hacks - Information to help you with your Windows 98, 2000 and XP machines.
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