Do It Again-simple task automation software

http://www.spacetornado.com/DoItAgain/

Do It Again  is a free and simple program that allows you to make your computer automatically perform a task for you, whenever you want.   If there is something that you do on your computer over and over, and you do it exactly the same way every time (such as backing up your pictures, checking web-based email for new messages, etc.), you can tell Do It Again how to perform that task (by doing it once yourself to create the new task). Then you can run that task whenever you want and Do It Again will automatically click the buttons and press the keyboard keys (in exactly the same way as when you created the task), while you sit back and watch the task being performed on the screen.

This is also called macro or automation software, as it allows you to record a macro, then play it back to automate the actions of that macro.

SysMonitoring-monitor file system activity

http://sourceforge.net/projects/sysmonitoring/

SysMonitoring can monitor each system activity. Basically it design for those peoples who want to see what going on in PC background. Which file is create, which is deleted and other things.

HostsMan-manage your Hosts file with ease

http://www.abelhadigital.com/hostsman

SpecialFoldersView-list of all special folders in your system

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/special_folders_view.html

Windows operating system have dozens of special folders that are used for storing application settings and files, storing Internet files, saving temporary files, storing shortcuts to other files, and so on.  This utility displays the list of all special folders in your system, and allows you to easily jump to the right folder simply by double-clicking the folder item. You can also save the list of all folder paths into text/html/xml file.

Event Log Explorer – viewing, monitoring and analyzing event logs

http://www.eventlogxp.com/

Event Log Explorer is an effective software solution for viewing, monitoring and analyzing events recorded in Security, System, Application and another logs of Microsoft Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 operating systems. Event Log Explorer greatly extends standard Windows Event Viewer monitoring functionality and brings many new features.

NetworkPasswordDecryptor-recover network passwords stored in the Credential Store

http://securityxploded.com/networkpassworddecryptor.php

NetworkPasswordDecryptor is the free tool to instantly recover network passwords stored in the ‘Credential Store’ of Windows. Windows ‘Credential Store’ provides the framework for storing various network authentication based passwords in secure encrypted format. Not only Windows uses it to store network authentication passwords, but also other applications such as Outlook, Windows Live Messenger, Remote Destktop, Gmail Notifier etc uses it for storing their login passwords. These network passwords are saved only when the user has selected ‘Remember Password’ option during login time.

These network passwords are stored in encrypted format and even administrator cannot view these passwords. Also some type of passwords cannot be decrypted even by administrators as they require special privileges. In this context, NetworkPasswordDecryptor makes it easy to enumerate and decrypt all the stored network passwords from Credential Store.

NetworkPasswordDecryptor is a standalone portable tool and works on wider range of platforms starting from Windows XP to latest operating system, Windows 7.

TimeComX-timer activity based automation utility

http://www.bitdreamers.com/products/timecomx

TimeComX  automation utility, that can execute various actions after specified time or by a lower deviation of network/processor usage and input device activity. Its resource friendly and easy to operate but also powerful.

Following actions are available:

• Restart
• Shutdown
• Log Off
• Lock
• Hibernation & Suspend Mode + Wake Up
• Play any type of audio-file (mp3,ogg,wma,wav..)
• File execution ( e.g. batch files )

Optionally, you can let TimeComX make a screenshot before the action starts. The program is equipped with a transparency mode (right mouse button) and can be optionally kept in the background by a tray icon. A useful feature for parents is the locking-facility by using a password. Once TimeComX is locked and started, it won’t stop counting down until your computer shuts down (for instance) or you enter the correct password.
TimeComX has one default alarm sound which can be replaced by any sound you like. Within a fixed period of time before the countdown has run out. By request, you will be warned optically and acoustically. If necessary, you have sufficient time to intervene and stop the countdown process.  This software has been designed to be portable, which means it can be installed and used on an USB-Stick.

TinyTask – automation by recording  playback

http://www.vtaskstudio.com/support.php#tools

TinyTask provides quick & easy automation by recording / playback. It is a case study in minimalist programming: the entire program is only 32k — and over 14k are graphics, which means the executable portion is very small and efficient. It is used as the test harness for the “Recording” feature of vTask Studio.  New: now includes an EXE compiler! Turn your recordings into standalone programs. If you were stranded on a deserted island, this is the one program you would want.  There’s no installer, required files, or anything unnecessary; just a tiny program, which doesn’t touch your registry or system folders.  Enjoy!

ClickOff-clicks buttons on undesired error messages

http://www.johanneshuebner.com/en/download.shtml

This program closes windows like ad-popups and clicks buttons on undesired error messages.

Comodo Time Machine-Comodo Time Machine

http://www.comodo.com/home/data-storage-encryption/data-recovery.php

Comodo Time Machine (CTM) is a powerful system rollback utility that allows users to quickly restore their computers to an earlier point in time. CTM ‘snapshots’ are a complete record of your entire system (including the registry, critical operating system files and user created documents).
Layered Security

* Schedule automatic snapshots to be taken at regular intervals
* Roll back to the last known working state in the event of virus attacks or crashes
* Take snapshots of your computer before large installations or system maintenance

Software Developers and testers can easily restore test systems to the default configuration after each deployment without the need to manually uninstall each application. Home users can even let the kids run amok on the family PC for an afternoon and be safe in the knowledge that any damage can be instantly undone and all files recovered.

Comodo Time Machine features an intuitive, friendly interface which offers quick and easy access to all functionality in the application. Additionally, it also features a sub-console that can be accessed before Windows starts and a Quick Operation console containing shortcuts to important and commonly executed tasks.

Port Reporter logs TCP and UDP port activity

http://www.microsoft.com

Port Reporter logs TCP and UDP port activity on a local Windows system. Port Reporter is a small application that runs as a service on Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. On Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 this service is able to log which ports are used, which process is using the port, if the process is a service, which modules the process has loaded and which user account is running the process. On Windows 2000 systems, this service is limited to logging which ports are used and when. In both cases the information that the service provides can be helpful for security purposes, troubleshooting scenarios, and profiling systems’ port usage.

Shutdown Timer

http://sinvise.net/home/projects/software/shutdown-timer

Shutdown Timer is a utlity that will allow you to perform certain actions relating to shutting down the system. The user interface is easy to use and understand and you should be able to get to grips with it.

What are the main features of Shutdown Timer?
Ability to:
* Shutdown
* Restart
* Logoff
* Lock
* Hibernate
* Standy
* Monitor Standby
* Based on Date & Time
* CPU/Memory Utilisation
* CPU Temperature
* Networking Usage
* Ability to save your settings for furture use
* Completely Portable, You can take it on a USB if you want to!

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RegFromApp-Registry changes made by an application

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/reg_file_from_application.html

RegFromApp monitors the Registry changes made by the application that you selected, and creates a standard RegEdit registration file (.reg) that contains all the Registry changes made by the application. You can use the generated .reg file to import these changes with RegEdit when it’s needed.

Don’t Sleep-prevent system shutdown Standby Hibernate Turn Off and Restart

http://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/DontSleep

Don’t Sleep is a small portable program to prevent system shutdown,
Standby, Hibernate, Turn Off and Restart.

Especially when old Programs run on Windows-7 or Windows Vista.
Here’s more aggressive power-saving features with new rules.

But not only that, it also prevents loggin off the computer, and the deactivation of the monitor or activation of the screen saver.

Of course you can also manually disable all the options and then activate again,
but with Don’t Sleep one can save now many hand moves and also save time! And it’s easier than ever.

Apart from the fact Don’t Sleep has a timer that allows
time control unblock, or shutdown the computer for a specified time.

Don’t Sleep does not have to be installed and can be executed easily from the desktop, and can be carried on a small usb-stick or other memory device.

WinPrefetchView-Prefetch file viewer

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/win_prefetch_view.html

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/win_prefetch_view.htmlEach time that you run an application in your system, a Prefetch file which contains information about the files loaded by the application is created by Windows operating system. The information in the Prefetch file is used for optimizing the loading time of the application in the next time that you run it.
WinPrefetchView is a small utility that reads the Prefetch files stored in your system and display the information stored in them. By looking in these files, you can learn which files every application is using, and which files are loaded on Windows boot.

KillProcess-batch terminate multiple processes

http://orangelampsoftware.com/products_killprocess.php

The speed that KillProcess can kill your applications with is determined by your computer speed and is not restricted by any other settings within the OS itself. KillProcess is way more powerful than the Task Manager in other terms than speed. It can kill multiple processes, either by multi-select or by clever use of “kill lists”. Using these techniques it is possible to “batch” terminate processes, quickly and swiftly, with a click of a button.

KillProcess can also scan the running processes on the computer, and kill them on sight, much like an anti-spyware application would. In KillProcess however you are in charge of which applications should be allowed to run or not – and that applies to the computer as long as you say so.

Bluetooth Radar-Search for nearby Bluetooth devices

http://bluetoothradar.codeplex.com/

In the past couple of years Bluetooth become an important protocol for computers and mobile devices, many times I find my self need to transfer an Image or Song to my device and What is the Best way for that? ..:: Bluetooth ::..
You may plug a cable between your device and computer but why to bother when you can use Bluetooth to transfer those items between you computer and mobile device much more faster and easier.

Windows 7 – Little Tweaker

http://leelusoft.blogspot.com/2010/03/windows-7-little-tweaker-version-12.html

Windows 7 Little Tweaker is a small and simple to use utility that let you easily activate a few useful extras for Microsoft Windows 7 32bit platforms.
Windows 7 Little Tweaker is a portable application, you need no install process, just extract the file from the zip archive, right click on the w7lt12.exe file and run as administrator.
This version of the awards winning utility supports now all the versions of Windows 7 32bit, do not use this tool with Windows XP or other Windows platforms.

NexusFont – font manager

http://xiles.net/programs/

NexusFont is a font manager for Windows. If you have many fonts and you need to choose fonts you want, this program is for you. You can compare many fonts at once. And there are useful functions to manage font files.

TrueType, OpenType, Adobe Type1 support, Install/Uninstall Fonts, Find Duplicate Fonts, Print, Export as Images, Anti-Aliasing, Rename, Multi-Language support, …

Double Driver-view backup and restore drivers

http://www.boozet.org/dd.htm

Double Driver is a very simple and useful tool which not only allows you to view all the drivers installed on your system but also allows you to backup, restore, save and print all chosen drivers.

Double Driver analyzes your system and lists the most important driver details such as version, date, provider, etc. All drivers that are found can easily be backed up the application and easily restored at a later point in one go.

GIGATweaker-optimize and tweak your Windows 7

http://pasha.studenthost.ru/

GIGATweaker is a free powerful and compact tool that allows you to optimize and tweak your Windows 7. It works with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and can be used as a portable application. GIGATweaker is one of the best and fastest programs that combine the highest comfort, compactness and power. GIGATweaker doesn’t have too many unnecessary hidden tweaks but only the useful ones.

QRes – change screen resolution via command line

http://go.to/aksoftware

QRes is a command line utility to change screen resolution, color depth and refresh rate

Windows: 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/Windows7

AppRemover-remove antivirus after official instal

http://www.appremover.com/

AppRemover™ is a software application, developed by OPSWAT, Inc., that enables the uninstallation of security applications such as antivirus and antispyware from your computer.

BlueScreenView-View System Crash Dump

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html

BlueScreenView scans all your minidump files created during 'blue screen of death' crashes, and displays the information about all crashes in one table. For each crash, BlueScreenView displays the minidump filename, the date/time of the crash, the basic crash information displayed in the blue screen (Bug Check Code and 4 parameters), and the details of the driver or module that possibly caused the crash (filename, product name, file description, and file version).
For each crash displayed in the upper pane, you can view the details of the device drivers loaded during the crash in the lower pane. BlueScreenView also mark the drivers that their addresses found in the crash stack, so you can easily locate the suspected drivers that possibly caused the crash.

SendKeys.NET – Automation Tool

http://sendkeysnet.blogspot.com/

SendKey.NET is a simple Freeware Automation Tool that can easily be called from any programming language, that is including a Batch File. Simply call the program followed by the desired output.