If you are Windows Vista user, then don’t miss the tweaking software list here.
Also don’t forget to check a few cool utilities to increase functionality and performance of your Windows given in our Software Zone section.
1. Axialis Software
Create, edit and convert icons for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Macintosh OS X. Axialis IconWorkshop™ is the only editor which permits to create icons for Windows® and Macintosh® (up to 512×512 for Leopard). It features instant conversions and supports MacBinary file format for easy transfers.
2. Microsoft Windows Live One Care
Windows Live OneCare works quietly in the background on your computer, so you don’t have to worry about nasty interruptions from viruses, spyware, hackers, and other unwanted intruders. It also goes beyond security, regularly backing up all your important files and cleaning up and tuning up your computer to help keep it running at top speed. Because you have better things to do with your PC.
3. Kaspersky Internet Security Suite
Kaspersky is one of the best Internet security suite available on Internet. Its light on resources and detect almost all suspicious items in system. Its a worth to buy product.
4. Acronis True Image
Acronis True Image is a wonderful product for creating an image of your system. It comes quite handy if you face a problem in starting your system, etc. Just restore the image and your system will be as good as it was at the time of image creation.
Suppose you install Windows frequently or face problems in Windows. Don’t worry, just create an image of your Windows using Acronis and keep it secure. Whenever you face any problem, restore the image and you’ll get your Windows running smoothly.
5. UXTheme Patcher
It patches the UXTheme.dll for Windows XP and 2003 and allows you to use un-signed custom visual styles.
To patch the UXTheme.dll file run the program, it will determine your operating system, then patch the appropriate file and reboot your PC.
To un-patch the UXTheme.dll file, run the program again, and it will un-patch the .dll and then reboot your PC.
6. Norton 360 All-in-one Security
Norton is world famous Internet security suite. It provides great protection and its latest version is light on resources. You must definitely try it. A complete security suite for all.
7. Windows File Protection Switcher
Windows File Protection Switcher lets you disable and re-enable Windows File Protection (WFP) permanently.
8. Cyberlink Power DVD Suite
Cyberlink Power DVD suite provides a high resolution home theater experience in your PC. Just insert your DVD and watch movies, etc with super cool quality. It also provides lots of interesting features. A must have multimedia software.
9. Replacer
Replacer is an easy to use system file replacer for Windows 2000 and XP. It safely replaces protected or in-use system files.
10. Trend Micro Internet Security
Another great Internet Security suite, which is one of the most used suite by users. A complete security suite which comes with lots of customized features. Light on resources and detects almost all suspicious items in system.
11. Unlocker
Many times we face following ERROR messages while deleting or moving a system file in 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 of this problem! U can easily move/delete system files w/o ne problem even while windows is running using unlocker.
12. Windows Live Toolbar
Interested in specific content? Windows Live Toolbar lets you detect and add feeds to your Live.com home page with a single click. Download Windows Live Toolbar for free today!
Download Windows Live Toolbar now.
13. PC Tools Desktop Maestro
Its a must have software for Windows users. An all-in-one application, which comes with:
=> Registry Cleaner
=> System Monitor
=> Privacy Cleaner
Its a great software to keep your system clean and fast.
14. Log off / Shutdown Text Remover
In Windows VISTA, the text on Log off & Shutdown buttons has been removed, so if you also want to remove the same text in xp, then this software is for you. It has following features:
=> Simple and easy
=> Works on all XP/2003
=> Support non-English OS (every language)
=> Related strings in String Table 439 won’t be modified.
PS: It is known to be buggy with non-english XP versions.
15. Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware & Firewall
Webroot is one of the most famous AntiSpyware available on Internet. This pack comes with a great AntiVirus along with AntiSpyware and Firewall, which makes it a complete security suite.
16. Glass2k
Glass2k is a small little program that allows Windows 2000/XP users to make any window transparent. Right-click on any window or press the keyboard shortcuts (Control + Shift + [0-9]) to make any window transparent.
17. BitDefender Total Security
BitDefender™ is one of the best security suite available all over the net. It provides total security to users. BitDefender™ provides security solutions to satisfy the protection requirements of today’s computing environment, delivering effective threat management to over 41 million home and corporate users. BitDefender™ features antivirus, firewall, antispyware, antispam and parental control for corporate and home users.
18. Vista Start ORB (Make XP Start Button look-a-like VISTA)
The whole Vista Start ORB that never hides behind the taskbar, and you can use it on any skin. Set it in “Always on top” first.
19. Trend Micro Security Suite
Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2008 is the essential security you need to safeguard all your data and files. With automatic scans and updates, you can rest easy knowing you have systematic, ongoing protection against the latest malicious viruses, worms, Trojan horse programs, and spyware.
20. Styler
This application allows you to do a lot of interesting customizations, though it is not easy to use at first.
It can add a drop shadow to your windows, change Clear Type contrast, change a visual style’s color or a wallpaper’s and much more . But its most useful function is located in the “Styler Toolbar” which can entirely change the look and feel of the Windows XP’s toolbar. So, you can change your toolbar to make it look like Windows Vista’s.
Styler doesn’t use much memory (less than 1MB when it’s used in the background), but to use all its function, especially for the drop shadow, you’ll need a powerful computer.
21. WinRAR
WinRAR is a powerful archive manager. It can backup your data and reduce size of email attachments, decompress RAR, ZIP and other files downloaded from Internet and create new archives in RAR and ZIP file format.
22. 7-Zip
7-Zip is a file archiver with a high compression ratio. 7-Zip works in Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista. There is a port of the command line version to Linux/Unix.
