File archiver
7 zip (www.7-zip.org):
7-Zip is a file archiver with high compression ratio. It is free software distributed under the GNU LGPL (Lesser General Public License). Supported formats: 7z, ZIP, CAB, RAR, ARJ, GZIP, BZIP2, Z, TAR, CPIO, RPM and DEB. 7-Zip works in Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP. Command line version of 7-Zip can be used in Linux via Wine program.
ZipGenius (www.zipgenius.it):
ZipGenius is the file compression suite you were searching for: it is free and easy to use, plus it supports more than 20 formats of compressed archives, including RAR, ARJ, ACE, CAB, SQX and the excellent 7-zip.
ExtractNow (www.extractnow.com):
ExtractNow lets you extract multiple archives with the click of a button. Supports ZIP, RAR, ACE, JAR, ISO, IMG, IMA, IMZ, BIN, MP3 (MP3>WAV), LHZ, LHA file formats.
Developed on Windows XP, supported on Windows ME/98/95.
To rename files
Lupas Rename 2000 v. 5.0 Release (
http://go.to/lupas2000):
Lupas rename is a program developed to rename a big number of files. Lupas rename works in Win95, Win98, WinME, WinNT, Win2K and WinXP. Available in many languages.
File size: 743 KB
Bulk Rename Utility v. 2.4.0.0 (
www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk):
Bulk rename utility is a utility which allows you to easily rename files and directories, based upon extemely flexible criteria. Add date-stamps, replace numbers, insert strings, convert case, add auto-numbers, process folders and subfolders....plus loads more!
It works on Windows 98SE/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003
File size: 685 KB
Backup and restore files
Smart Data Recovery v. 3.3.0.0 (
www.smartpctools.com):
Smart Data Recovery is a data recovery tool for Windows operating system that supports the FAT and NTFS file systems. The software easily recovers data from hard disks, digital cameras, and any type of storage media - flash drives, USB drives, memory stick, PC card, multimedia card, secure digital card and diskette.
It works on Windows NT/2000/XP/2003. File size: 820 Kb.
VGA-Copy/386 v. 6.25 (
www.moenk.de):
Vgacopy/386 is a little tool that works on DOS. You can recover all data of a damaged floppy disk.
You don't have to install it. File size: 269 KB.
PC INSPECTOR File Recovery (www.convar.de):
PC INSPECTOR File Recovery is a data recovery program that supports the FAT 12/16/32 and NTFS file systems.
Cobian Backup (www.cobian.se):
Cobian Backup is a multi-threaded program that can be used to schedule and backup your files and directories from their original location to other directories/drives in the same computer or other computer in your network. FTP backup is also supported.
Abakt 0.9.4 (
www.xs4all.nl):
Free backup software for Windows. Select files and directories using a combination of advanced filters. You can select files by creating filters that are based on the properties of files. These file properties include: filename, directory, attributes, size, age and modification date. Using a combination of advanced filters you can select files and directories to compress, copy or move.
It works on Windows 2000/NT/XP. File size: 1,02MB.
Freebyte Backup 2.4 (
www.freebyte.com):
Freebyte backup is a freeware backup program for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP. It allows one to easily copy (and filter) a large number of files and directories from various sources into one backup directory.
It is possible to backup all files found in the specified set of input directories, or to have only certain file types copied. Files can be filtered according to file-extensions. E.g. you can specify that you want to backup all .doc, .rtf, .jpg, .bmp files, but none of the .exe, .dll and .txt files. You can very easily define new file extensions yourself to be added to the filter.
With the optional
Incremental backup feature, the program only copies files which have not yet been saved by Freebyte Backup.
It is also possible to specify a date, so that only files changes/created after a certain date/time are copied, or to only copy files if they are more recent than the corresponding files at the target location.
Using the Freebyte backup command-line parameters in combination with the
Freebyte Task Scheduler 1.4.1 program (
www.freebyte.com), you can automate and schedule your backups.
File size: 431 KB
Double Driver v. 1 (
http://boozet.xepher.net):
With Double Driver you can view which drivers are installed in your system and you can backup the drivers you choose, save and print the drivers list, and more.
File size: 1,41 MB
SyncBack (
www.2brightsparks.com):
SyncBack is a flexible, and quite powerful backup and synchronization program that allows to to maintain backup copies of your files and folder, or to synchronize them, so that both locations always have a complete copy (e.g Laptop/PC). It offers different types of actions that let you choose how older and newer files are processed, which files should be excluded (by mask) and more. It offers standard file comparison based on the date and size, as well as optional MD5 checksum, which will detect even the slightest modifications to files. SyncBack also supports scheduled projects, FTP and zip compression of backups, as well as network login, simulation runs and more.
It works on Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP. Available in many languages.
Mozilla Backup 1.4.5 (
http://mozbackup.jasnapaka.com):
Mozilla backup is a simple utility for creating backups of Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Suite and Netscape profiles. It allows you to backup and restore bookmarks, mail, contacts, history, extensions, cache etc.
Available in many languages.
File size: 906 KB
BackupFox 0.73 (
www.extensionsmirror.nl):
Backupfox is a small software. You can restore your profile after uninstalling firefox and reinstalling it, or you can transfer your profile on your second computer (backup on first pc, and restore on second).
No installation required, no setup, just download and run.
1. This is still BETA; there may be some glitches
2. This saves a complete backup of your profile, not just extensions or bookmarks.
3. It uses 7-zip commandline to create and extract archives.
4. It requires administrative rights (on NT-class Windows)
5. It has not been tested with Windows 9x/Me
6. Version 0.7+ supports Firefox and Thunderbird.
7. Version 0.72+ can exclude cache from backups.
8. This software is Win32 only.
File size: 402 KB.
To associate application
Open Expert v. 1.4 (
www.baxbex.com):
OpenExpert enables you to specify any number of suitable applications for each file type. In this way, when you open a file, instead of being restricted to using a single pre-determined application, you can easily choose among a list of suitable applications.
It works on Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP. File size:649 KB.
WAssociate 3.4.3 (
Www.xs4all.nl):
WAssociate is FreeWare written for Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 and XP. It manages the associations between file name extensions and file types stored in the Windows registry. These stored file types determine the appearance and actions supported for a file by Windows.
File size: 595 KB
To delete files
Locked Files Wizard v. 2.02 (Build 18.5) (CopyLock2) (
www.noeld.com)
The Locked Files Wizard (LFW), formerly Copy Lock, is a simple assistant that allows you to replace, to move, to delete and to rename one or more files or folders which are in use by the system or any running process (e.g. system files like comctl32.dll, or virus/trojan files). It can also help to quickly remove some worms and trojans from a system.
The package also includes a command-line version (cl.exe) that can be called from a Command Prompt or a script.
It works on Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP
The program is a small (296 KB) single executable that does not require an installer.
Delete Doctor 1.1 (
www.diskcleaners.com)
This program is to help in deleting files which are difficult to delete, such as some files associated with viruses and trojans, or files with corrupted file names, or "index.dat" files (which store Internet browsing history).
This small (only 44,2 KB) program is released as FREEWARE and does not require an installer.
It works on Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP
Unlocker v. 1.8.6 (
http://ccollomb.free.fr)
Unlocker is an freeware little (237 KB) Explorer extension that allows you with a simple right-click of the mouse on a file or folder to get rid of error message such as error deleting file or folder, cannot delete folder: it is used by another person or program. Ever had such an annoying message given by Windows? Cannot delete file: Access is denied There has been a sharing violation. The source or destination file may be in use. The file is in use by another program or user. Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use. Unlocker is the solution.
It works on Windows 2000/2003/Xp/Vista
File splitter
HJSplit v. 2.2 (
www.freebyte.com):
HJSplit is a very nice looking freeware file splitter. It splits files of any type and size. Does not need to be installed. Just click on hjsplit.exe and the program starts. This program can even handle files which are larger than 10Gb!
It works on Windows XP/2000/NT/95/98/ME. File size: 219 KB.
Encryption
Camouflage v. 1.2.1 (
http://camouflage.unfiction.com):
Camouflage allows you to hide files by scrambling them and then attaching them to the file of your choice. This camouflaged file then looks and behaves like a normal file, and can be stored, used or emailed without attracting attention. For additional security you can password your camouflaged file. This password will be required when extracting the files within. You can even camouflage files within camouflaged files for double encryption.
It works on Windows 95/98/NT/ME/2K/XP. File size: 2.59 MB.