INFO ***TheRiver & TaiPan's Free Software Thread***

***TheRiver & TaiPan's Free Software Thread***

The idea of this thread is to post absolutely F R E E software.
To protect your PC,get rid of spyware,have the required codecs for vids,have a working free antivir,a picviewer etc.

all apps "suggested" here are
- up to date on the day posted
- free for private use
- english

check the respective company-sites for localized versions.
especially for the "security"-progs: keep them updated, otherwise they grow useless​

AVG Antivirus:​

Version 8.0

Download AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition - trusted by 70 millions of users
Basic antivirus and antispyware protection for Windows available to download for free. Limited features, no support, for private and non-commercial use only.

The most downloaded software on CNET's Download.com
-Quality proven by 70 millions of users
-Easy to download, install and use
-Protection against viruses and spyware
-Compatible with Windows Vista and Windows XP
-AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is only available for single computer use for home and non commercial use.

Download Link:

http://rapidshare.com/files/130874216/avg_free_stf_en_8_138a1332.exe

Website:

http://free.avg.com/ww.download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition

 

AdAware Anti Spyware:​

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We believe every computer user has the right to protect their private information. We give you that right for free - no strings attached! Safeguard your personal information against cyber threats with the original Anti-Spyware solution.

Ad-Aware 2008 Free is available for personal home use only. Commercial use is prohibited.

What's New in 2008
-Improved Threat Detection
-Spyware, Adware, Trojans & Hijackers
-Fraud Tools & Rogue Applications
-Password Stealers & Keyloggers
-Enhanced Rootkit removal system
-Faster Updates & Faster Scans
-Less Resource Usage for optimal computer performance
-Easy to Download, Install and Use
-Lavasoft ThreatWork submission tool
-Compatible with Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit)
-Supported Languages: Dutch, English, Flemish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Download Link:​

http://rapidshare.com/files/130876721/aaw2008.exe

Website:​

http://lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php

 

CC-Cleaner

Version 2.09​

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CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware!

Cleans the following:

Internet Explorer
Temporary files, URL history, cookies, Autocomplete form history, index.dat.

Firefox
Temporary files, URL history, cookies, download history.

Opera
Temporary files, URL history, cookies.

Windows
Recycle Bin, Recent Documents, Temporary files and Log files.

Registry cleaner
Advanced features to remove unused and old entries, including File Extensions, ActiveX Controls, ClassIDs, ProgIDs, Uninstallers, Shared DLLs, Fonts, Help Files, Application Paths, Icons, Invalid Shortcuts and more... also comes with a comprehensive backup feature.

Third-party applications
Removes temp files and recent file lists (MRUs) from many apps including Media Player, eMule, Kazaa, Google Toolbar, Netscape, MS Office, Nero, Adobe Acrobat, WinRAR, WinAce, WinZip and many more...

100% Spyware FREE
This software does NOT contain any Spyware, Adware or Viruses.

Download Link:​

http://rapidshare.com/files/130967402/ccsetup209.exe

Website:​

http://www.ccleaner.com/

 

We like feedback too ;-)

 

BitDefender

AntiVir​

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Product Description:

FREE Antivirus for All

BitDefender Free Edition is your chance to use one of the world's most effective antivirus engines for free!

BitDefender Free Edition uses the same ICSA Labs certified scanning engines found in other BitDefender products, allowing you to enjoy basic virus protection for no cost at all.

BitDefender Free Edition is an on-demand virus scanner, which is best used in a system recovery or forensics role.

Features and Benefits:
Virus scanning and removal
On demand scanning - Powerful scan engines ensure detection and removal of all viruses in the wild every time you need it.

Scheduled scanning
The Scheduler lets you plan ahead, and schedule full system/drive scans in the off hours, when you won’t be using your computer.

Immediate scanning
With just a right click you can check your files and folders.

Skinable interface
You can express yourself, designing new interfaces, or you can use those drawn by others.

Quarantine
By isolating the infected files in quarantine, the risk of getting infected diminishes. You also have the possibility to send these files for further analysis to BitDefender Labs.

Reports
When launching a scan you may choose to create a report file where you can see statistics about the scan process.

Download Link:

http://rapidshare.com/files/130974271/bitdefender_free_v10.exe

Website:​

http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en--BitDefender-Free-Edition.html

 

AccessManager

Password Management​

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Access Manager is a FREE software solution that keeps all your passwords in one, simple to use list.
It offers fast, easy and secure password management.
One 'Master Password' is all that is needed to access all your passwords and private information.
• Web site passwords
• Credit card and PIN numbers
• Computer logon passwords
• Telephone banking codes
• Email passwords
• Software access passwords
• Door entry and alarm codes
You can view or edit your passwords, and drag & drop or copy passwords to web pages and other software. Strong encryption keeps your information safe and secure. Access Manager is available in Dutch and English language versions.

Access Manager is FREE for personal, non-commercial use.

Download Link:​

http://rapidshare.com/files/130975076/AccessManager.zip

Website:​

http://www.accessmanager.co.uk/

 

paint.net

Version: 3.10

Photo Editing Software​

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About:
Paint.NET is free image and photo editing software for computers that run Windows. It features an intuitive and innovative user interface with support for layers, unlimited undo, special effects, and a wide variety of useful and powerful tools. An active and growing online community provides friendly help, tutorials, and plugins.
It started development as an undergraduate college senior design project mentored by Microsoft, and is currently being maintained by some of the alumni that originally worked on it. Originally intended as a free replacement for the Microsoft Paint software that comes with Windows, it has grown into a powerful yet simple image and photo editor tool. It has been compared to other digital photo editing software packages such as Adobe® Photoshop®, Corel® Paint Shop Pro®, Microsoft Photo Editor, and The GIMP.
The programming language used to create Paint.NET is C#, with a small amount of C++ for installation and shell-integration related functionality. The source code is available under the terms of the MIT License.

Languages:
English, Chinese (Simplified),
French, German, Italian,
Korean, Japanese,
Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish

System Requirements:

Windows XP (SP2 or later),
or Windows Vista,
or Windows Server (2003 SP1 or later)
-.NET Framework 2.0
-500 MHz processor (Recommended: 800 MHz or faster)
-256 MB of RAM (Recommended: 512 MB or more)
-1024 x 768 screen resolution
-200+ MB hard drive space
-64-bit support requires a 64-bit CPU that is running a 64-bit version of Windows, and an additional 128 MB of RAM

Download Link:​

http://rapidshare.com/files/131073045/Paint.NET.3.35.zip

Website:​

http://www.getpaint.net/index.html

Plugins:​

There are a number of plugins that have been made available, and that may be downloaded on our forum. These plugins add new effects and the ability to handle new file types.
You may browse and download the plugins here.

http://paintdotnet.forumer.com/viewforum.php?f=16

 

VSO Image Resizer​

With this free resize image software, you can create e-mail friendly versions of your images, load them faster, move them easily from folder to folder, change their format, edit large numbers of image files/batch image resize and thus save space on your hard drive. Using high resolution 1600x1200 for creating wallpaper or file-sharing you can save your memory. VSO Image Resizer can also change file names using a template and you can add your own watermark with transparency support.
VSO Image resizer is integrated into the Windows explorer shell, right click on your pictures and start working on your pictures !

Key Features:
-new v2 : new engine, 2x faster, support multi-core CPU
-new v2 : works on file, folder and subfolders
-Configurable compression/resolution ratio
-Support file formats: Jpeg, gif, bmp, tiff etc
-Support Digital Camera RAW formats: Canon .CR2, Nikon .NEF , .MRW Minolta
-Customizable templates for renaming files : Iphone wallpaper, PAL , NTSC, Ipod etc..
-Webmaster tool : Add your logo or watermark file
-Reduce photos size, perfect for web publishing/share photos by email
-Integrate in windows explorer or works as a stand-alone application
-Import directly from your memory cards
-Save history of destination folder
-Variable options and settings for advanced users
-Optimized for Windows 2000 / XP / Vista

Download Link:​

http://rapidshare.com/files/131083467/vso_image_resizer2_setup.exe

Website:​

http://www.vso-software.fr/products/image_resizer/