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StartUp Cop ( to a picture of it) ) This is especially for Windows 95 users, with Windows 98 you can go to Start-Run and type in msconfig-click on the startup Tab. But with Windows 95 you can not do this, thus Startup Cop. Startup Cop was developed by PC Magazine, it is free and I have been running it on all my Computers (even Windows 98 ) and have had O problems with it. It is easy to use and will even remove names of programs that no longer exist, but are still in the startup registry files. What does it do ? Actually if you hold down the Ctrl - Alt - Delete keys, a popup Window will appear ( link to a picture of it ). The programs listed in the Window, have these files running in your System tray,(the bottom right hand corner of your Computer Screen ) they are always running in the back ground and are not, all required to be running. Usually you only need - Systray and Explorer running. So big deal right, well they are using up your system resources, CPU, on lower speed processors you need all the speed you can get. On my Packard Bell 200 mhz Computer , a few programs running really slow it down. I only run System Tray, Explorer and Pop Proxy ( my E-mail virus protection program). with Startup Cop it gives you the option to disable the program , if it effects your system , recheck it. In order to delete an entry, you first have to shut down your Computer , to see if deleting the file effects your system, if you have no problems, you are then allowed to delete the entry and the way it's done is really cool.
Tweak UI is on your Windows 98 Disk in the Utilities folder, but you can download from this site TweakUI , I have tried it, but have not really used it. You can change all types of settings in Windows, if you have Windows 98 you can find it on the disk under utilities also.
This is like TweakUI only more features and can be used on Windows 98, Xsetup , go to this site for all the information and free download. Norton SystemWorks 2003 ( Link to a picture of it ) This Program is not Free, but a must have for me, to keep my system running smoothly. I could not have a Computer without having this installed on it. Here are some Key features of SystemWorks (link to a picture of it) Utilities:
Anti Virus
Clean Sweep
Registry Checker
WebFerret This is a nice little Search Engine, it will search all the major search engines instead of you having to go to each one or be limited in your searches. You can search right from your desktop and get up to 500 result pages. Here is a Screen Shot of it and a link to C/Nets downloads Page.
If you connected to the Internet full time, like a Cable or DSL connection you should get this Fire Wall Utility. Easy to use and has worked like a charm for over 1 1/2 years for me and it is free to the Home user. Here is a Screen Shot of it and here is the link to download the free personal version, there is also a Professional Version ZoneAlarm Pro you can purchase. A Fire Wall is like a wall between your Computer and the Internet, you allow what goes out and what can come in, this works good for stopping a Virus from leaving your Computer or sending information to the Virus writer. But mainly, it stops Hackers from entering your Computer. SpyBot- NEW! I use Adaware, but I found a new free program that I also use, here is a Screen Shot. Check out this page to download it SpyBot Ad-aware Use this to rid your Computer of that nasty Spyware. Check out this page Adaware Tips RegCleaner Remove Registry entries from Uninstalled Software. Check out this page RegCleaner Tips
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