Browser tool

2. iRider 2.06
iRider is the advanced web browser that lets you browse and manipulate multiple pages and sites much more easily, and browse much faster by downloading pages as you work. Fly through a visual map of all the pages you're working with. Access pages instantly. Open several links or bookmarks at once and flip through them like a magazine, making great use of a fast connection. Add several pages to your favorites at once -- perfect for shopping, research and reference. Search multiple search engines at once in several categories such as web, images, video, news, and so on. Send sets of pages via email. Keep pop-ups out of your way. Open lots of pages without overtaxing memory. iRider is easy to learn because it builds on the familiar Web browser in simple yet powerful ways, and works with all the sites you use. This release adds Zoom commands to magnify entire pages, and you can now briefly hold down the middle mouse button when it's assigned to Surf-Ahead to use AutoScroll.
Type: Free to try; $29.00 to buy
Version: 2.06
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 21-day trial

3. Leech
Leech is a high-speed offline web browser for Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP that downloads web site content to your hard drive. It is a multi-threaded application which allows you to simultaneously "leech" multiple files from a server. These files are stored on your hard drive and can be viewed later without having to access the Internet. Files can be filtered by file type and size. Links can be filtered by directory, server, and levels. Additional options allow you to restrict the amount of time and disk space used to save a site.
Type: Free to try; $29.95 to buy
Version: 3.3.2
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

4. NetCaptor 7.2
Essentially a wrapper for the Internet Explorer engine, NetCaptor saves you time and protects your privacy. CaptorGroups store sets of sites to open at a click, and browsing shortcuts such as mouse gestures and URL completion keep you moving at a quick clip. A tabbed browsing interface keeps your desktop clean, and it lets you perform simultaneous queries of multiple search engines. Web workers will particularly like the toolbar access to any given site's Whois info, Google cache, and even snapshots from its past via the Internet Archive. Your tracks can be covered with an on-the-fly IP anonymizer, secure deletion of your session data, and enhanced settings for scripting, cookies, and the like. It blocks pop-ups impressively, killing all unrequested browser windows. Thirty dollars seems expensive since many of its features are freely available elsewhere, but after your 15-day trial you may decide the integrated toolset proves well worth it.
Type: Free to try; $29.95 to buy
Version: 7.2
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 15-day trial

5. Offline Explorer Pro 2.8 SR1
Offline Explorer Pro builds on our award-winning Offline Explorer product. You can download your favorite Web, FTP, HTTPS, MMS and RTSP sites (up to 500 simultaneously) at the highest possible speed. It supports all modern Web technologies, including Flash, XML, Director, RealMedia, VRML, etc. You can browse, data mine, search, export to CD, or perform other operations on downloaded sites using a clear, intuitive and convenient user interface.
Type: Free to try; $50.00 to buy
Version: 2.8
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

6. Pop-Up Stopper 3.01
Stop Netscape, Internet Explorer, Mozilla, and desktop pop-up windows with the latest upgrade of this small tool, now with added support for Mozilla and new technology to block Messenger Service and GAIN adserver desktop ads. There's no need to adjust proxy settings, or add sites to a list. Pop-Up Stopper will not strip Web images or slow your browser. You can allow pop-up windows only when you want them. User settings allow various pop-up notifications, such as a flashing icon or new, fun sounds. Simply hold down the Control (CTRL) or Shift key to allow selective pop-up windows; but most new links should open automatically. Pop-Up Stopper is not advertising supported, nor does it require registration, and no information is collected from or about product users.
Type: Freeware
Version: 3.01
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

7. SlimBrowser 3.57
SlimBrowser is a tabbed multiple-site Web browser. Its recoverable pop-up killer intelligently identifies and blocks pop-up ads without killing a desirable window by mistake. The quick-search bar provides convenient access to user-defined search engines. You can hide selected sites while browsing to protect your privacy. Extensive support for skins lets you decorate SlimBrowser to your own preference. The AutoLogin feature automatically connects and logs into specified Web sites with just one click. Seamless integration with online translation engines helps you browse sites in foreign languages. Script error suppression eliminates annoying script error dialogs. With flexible control of start-up actions, SlimBrowser can automatically open predefined mailboxes and Web sites at start-up for you. SlimBrowser uses a uniform interface to manage both local and remote resources. Version 3.57 fixes the bug about the confirmation dialog when you close SlimBrowser, fixes the bug about full-screen display of a skin, and adds shortcut keys for a duplicate current site and to open a clipboard URL.
Type: Freeware
Version: 3.57
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

8. Smart Explorer 6.1.1.9
Tired of wasting time waiting for web pages to load? Are annoying pop-up ads using all your bandwidth? Smart Explorer is the fast, smart, and secure internet browser. Smart Explorer kills popup ads, filters multimedia downloads, has multiple web browsing windows, and integrates the top search engines, allowing for searches of multiple sites at once. Save time with lightning fast Smart Explorer.
Type: Free to try; $19.95 to buy
Version: 6.1.1.9
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

Chat client

2. HyperChat Client
HyperChat Suite is a simple yet powerful and user-friendly Client/Server Chat. You can either host your very own Chat by setting up a HyperChat Server or you can join any other HyperChat by simply connecting to a HyperChat Server somewhere on your LAN or the internet.
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.7.3 SR1

3. Pino 3 Build 199
PINO 3 is the client part of the third generation of PINO. PINO is a full featured Client/Server Chat system and consists of PINO 3 and PINO 3-Server. It supports unregistered logins as well as registered ones (where the nickname is protected by a password). Registered users can add several additional informations (such as an email address, a Homepage URL, a description about themself) to their profiles. A user can join multiple rooms at the same time and participate in the conversations there. The Administrator can define static system rooms, which are always opened. Four levels of user rights are available. ChatOPs (the most powerful userright level) can kick users out of the chat and temporarily ban them. For further security purposes, the Administrator can define a list of allowed/forbidden IP addresses. For general informations or advertisment campaigns, the Administrator can display his own clickable banners in PINO 3. Users also have the ability to establish direct connections between each other, to talk privately or to transfer files.
Type: Freeware
Version: Build 199
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

4. Trillian 0.74
Trillian is a multinetwork chat client that currently supports mIRC, AIM, ICQ, MSN, and Yahoo Messenger. It supports docking, multiline edit boxes, buddy alerts, multiple connections to the same medium, a powerful skinning language, easy importing of your existing contacts, skinnable emoticons, logging, global away/invisible features, and a unified contact list. It has a direct connection for AIM, support for user profiles, complete type formatting, buddy icons, proxy support, emotisounds, encrypted instant messaging to ICQ and AIM, AIM group chats, and shell extensions for file transfers.
Type: Freeware
Version: 0.74
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

5. Voice Changer Software AV VCS 3.0.82
This voice-changing program for Internet and PC-to-telephone connections can adjust the pitch and timbre level so your changed voice output can be deeper or thinner, male or female, baby, boy or girl, anonymous, magic and funny sex. VCS is designed for AOL Instant AIM, Yahoo YIM, MSN Messenger, ICQ, Paltalk, Odigo, Trillian, NetMeeting, voice e-mail applications, online voice games used with Roger Wilco, Microsoft Game Voice, Audio Video Conferencing, Net2Phone, Dialpad, Go2Call, DeltaThree, MaxPhone, Winamp, RealPlayer, Window Media Player, as well as DVD, CD, and MP3/Karaoke players. The new version has advanced tune for improving tone, and real-time effects: Monster, Ghosts, Pocket. A recorder allows you to record all audio streams, including from microphone, CD-ROM, and line-in. You can record conversations, compose a voice message for greeting-ecard, or convert music & songs from CDs and send them for fun. It includes additional sexy skins, animated faces, and nick voices.
Type: Free to try; $25.00 to buy
Version: 3.0.82
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 14-day trial, limited functionality

Chat server tool

2. PINO 3-Server Build 262
PINO 3-Server is the server part of the third generation of PINO. PINO is a full featured Client/Server Chatsystem and consists of PINO 3 and PINO 3-Server. It supports unregistered logins as well as registered ones (where the nickname is protected by a password). Registered users can add several additional informations (such as an email address, a Homepage URL, a description about themself) to their profiles. A user can join multiple rooms at the same time and participate in the conversations there. The Administrator can define static system rooms, which are always opened. For further security purposes, the Administrator can define a list of allowed/forbidden IP addresses. For general informations or advertisment campaigns, the Administrator can display his own clickable banners in PINO 3. Users also have the ability to establish direct connections between each other, to talk privately or to transfer files.
Type: Free to try; $70.00 to buy
Version: Build 262
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, PINO 3 for clients
Limitation: See description

Communication tool

2. Bopup Messenger 3.01
Bopup Messenger is a feature-packed LAN communication tool that enables you to communicate with other users connected across the same LAN, similar to WinPopup. The program features an intuitive interface offering an easy-to-use, clear menu and multilingual support. In addition to basic communication options, Bopup Messenger also offers you the following: Ignore list, which blocks messages from the users added to this list, Quick, direct access list to the users you talk to most, Group support for different groups within the same LAN, Message history, Automatic answering system for when you are not at your PC, and a quick answers list, My Groups, File Transfer, Command line interface, Multilangial interface, Scan finction. It lets you display all logged users, computers and domains on the local network. Also, you can quickly view advanced details about any user, computer on the network or incoming message, such as computer name, logged user name, domain name, where a remote computer is registered, MAC and IP addresses. New version of Bopup Messenger supports a File Transfer. Now you can send files to other users or IP addresses and also receive data from them.
Type: Free to try; $14.95 to buy
Version: 3.01
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, LAN connection
Limitation: 30-day trial

3. ICQ Pro 2003a beta build 3800
ICQ Pro 2003a is the latest release of ICQ, the instant-messaging program that lets you communicate with friends and colleagues in real time. To seek out a friend on the ICQ network, simply enter his or her ICQ number, name, nickname, or e-mail address. Once your contact list is set up, you'll be notified when your friends are online so you can chat; send instant messages, files, and URLs; play games; or just hang out.
Type: Freeware
Version: 2003a
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

4. Network Communication System 2.0
Network Communication System is local area network (LAN) communication utility. Network Communication System is a user-friendly application for real-time chatting and quick messaging in small or home office (SO/HO) local networks. Network Communication System does not require an internet connection or a dedicated server. It operates using TCP/IP, IPX, NetBEUI network protocols. Communication is based on the 'chat-rooms', however you can also chat person-to-person in 'private room' and even create secure or non-secure public channels. Network Communication System has powerful filtering and online alerting system while requiring small amount of system and disk resources. The general feature of Network Communication System is sending messages to off-line users without using a dedicated server!
Type: Free to try; $18.00 to buy
Version: 2.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

5. Secure Communication 4.6
FaceMail uses face and/or finger recognition as a pass-phrase to encrypt and decrypt e-mail. The encryption method used is RSA and DES. This software also allows the user to encrypt and decrypt files/applications on his/her PC. Using face recognition to encrypt/decrypt messages ensures only the recipient can view the message and to guarantee the sender's identity.
Type: Free to try; $30.00 to buy
Version: 4.6
OS: Windows 98/NT/2000
Limitation: 30-day trial

6. SeeStorm Messenger 1.1.32
Now you can animate your favorite photos or posters and show it to each other via SeeStorm Messenger or e-mail. Just upload image to SeeStorm Messenger site and get free test and preview of your talking photo. With SeeStorm Messenger you can talk naturally over the Internet like you do over the phone but for free, plus visually communicate your emotions and facial expressions via compelling 3D characters. Visit SeeStorm Avatar Creation Service page to bring your images to life. It allows you to talk and listen at the same time without having to use a 'push-to-talk' function. You don't have to wait for the other guy to stop talking before you can jump in and express yourself. This gives you the freedom to totally enjoy hands-free communication.
Type: Freeware
Version: 4.6
OS: Windows 98/NT/2000, 64MB RAM, DirectX 6.0 drivers

7. Tesla: Advanced Communication 3.04t2
Tesla: Advanced Communication is a third-generation decentralized peer-to-peer (p2p) communication system with which you can share files and chat with other Tesla users. Tesla is not just only a full file search program like Kazaa, Napster, or Morpheus. It also includes an ICQ style instant messaging interface and an IRC style channel chat system where you can chat with users in one of thousands of different subject channels. Join a channel or create your own that you control. Tesla includes multi-source downloading and multiple encyrption methods to ensure complete privacy. Tesla has a link to a Shop Bot that compares products at many online stores and finds you the best price.
Type: Freeware
Version: 3.04t2
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

8. Vemail 1.0
Vemail is software that lets you record and send voice messages instead of text using in ordinary e-mail. To send a voice message with Vemail simply enter an e-mail address, and then press and hold down F6 while speaking. When you have finished recording, the message will be compressed and sent as an e-mail automatically. Almost anyone can receive and listen to the Vemail because it can be played with a standard player installed in most PCs. Vemail is much faster than typing. They improve electronic communication by letting people speak rather than type. You will also find Vemail more personal because voice is much easier and natural than typed text.
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

9. VisualGSM Enterprise SMS Gateway 3.6.5
VisualGSM Enterprise Server (Corporate Edition) is an open-platform SQL database driven communication application suite that empowers corporate managers to self-deploy interactive SMS, or Short Message Service applications, rapidly throughout their organizations. It has an easy-to-use real-time configurator to connect enterprise applications to the GSM network via built-in APIs. It provides a built-in application testing environment to allow rapid application deployment.
Type: Free to try; $600.00 to buy
Version: 3.6.5
OS: Win NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

10. WinMessenger 1.7
Send and receive messages from computer to computer in real time without using dedicated servers. It works over any network protocol (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, and so on), it is easy to deploy, and it does not require computer knowledge or special configuration. WinMessenger is a simple replacement for the WinPopup program that comes with Windows 95/98, but is not included in Windows NT/2000/XP. The program supports graphical emoticons and active hyperlinks. WinMessenger's internal architecture allows using it on Windows 2000 or .NET Server or Advanced Server with Terminal Service enabled.
Type: Free to try; $10.00 to buy
Version: 1.7
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 31-day trial

Fax toolkit

2. AFax Std 3.0
AFAX Std is single modem solution with up to unlimited users support. AFAX is a powerful FAX system for corporate network users or simply one PC. AFAX makes the creation, management, sending, and receiving of FAX documents easy, efficient, and reliable. There is no need for the typical paper fax machine. AFAX software uses a Native FAX client application on the PC desktop that communicates with the AFAX server on the corporate network. The AFAX server supports multiple addresses books, and can be very useful for broadcasting FAX messages to hundreds of recipients. AFAX will keep a log record of both the sent FAX document and the successful contacts make. The AFAX network server also provides incoming FAX management, and can queue multiple received FAX documents on the server for later retrieval by a persons PC.
Type: Free to try; $149.00 to buy
Version: 3.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

3. ClickFax Pro 1.5
ClickFax Pro allows you to send and receive faxes over the Internet. Requires only an Internet connection - no need for a fax modem, fax machine, phone line or fax server! ClickFax Pro allows you to fax individual files, print files to a fax number, and email directly to a fax number. Integrates in real-time with many contact databases like Outlook, Exchange, ACT!, QuickBooks, and many others. Also allows for mass faxing mail merges from Word. Received faxes are delivered to your email as a PDF file.
Type: Free to try; $9.95 to buy
Version: 1.5
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: Only 3 pages of free faxes

4. Fax Machine 3.0
Got a scanner and a modem? Why not combine those two into a fax machine? This is how Fax Machine helps you: put a document on your scanner's glass, start Fax Machine, press Scan a page, press Send fax, fill in the recipient telephone number and press Fax it. That's all! Fax Machine takes the hassle out of scanning and faxing. No difficult settings to make, very user friendly. Fax Machine also contains a printer driver, which lets you "print" to Fax Machine from any Windows application that supports printing. Of course Fax Machine can not only send faxes, but also receive them. It can even forward a fax by e-mail!
Type: Free to try; $25.00 to buy
Version: 3.0
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP, scanner, fax modem
Limitation: 30-day trial

5. Fax4Outlook 2.18
Use your regular phone line or Internet eFax Service to send, receive, and manage fax on your PC as easily as e-mail. Connect your computer to a phone or Internet and start receiving faxes in your MS Outlook 'Inbox' folder. Open, reply, or forward them to another fax or e-mail recipients like regular e-mail using your MS Outlook address book. Send faxes to multiple recipients simultaneously. Add multiply attachments. All sent faxes will be stored in the 'Sent Items' folder and marked as 'fax'. You will be able to create, send, and receive facsimile messages from Windows 2000/XP, Internet Explorer, and MS Office programs. Cover page templates are included. Its 'Send Now' feature will allow you to simply load a document, type a fax number and click the 'Send Now' button.
Type: Free to try; $29.95 to buy
Version: 2.18
OS: Windows 2000/XP
Limitation: 14-day trial

6. Faxmaker for Exchange 9.0
Faxmaker installs as a connector on Exchange 2000 and fax-enables all Exchange 2000 users. Without installing additional client software, users can send and receive faxes from Outlook. Faxmaker features include a multiline fax server, inbound fax routing, print to fax driver for Windows, support for server-based rendering of Office documents, fax management features, and more. Other features include remote user and fax server administration, least-cost routing, user configuration profiles, remote viewing of fax server status, Word mail-merge support, and more.
Type: Free to try; $395.00 to buy
Version: 9.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 60-day, 10-user limit

7. Just The Fax 2.9z Build 7
Use Just The Fax to send and receive faxes easily from your PC without a fax machine. It works with all modems, and is compatible with calling cards and other special dialing requirements. Maintain a fax history file containing any number of faxes. Sort faxes by date, subject, and recipient. This version adds Windows XP Theme support, as well as several fixes.
Type: Free to try; $19.95 to buy
Version: 2.9
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

8. VentaFax & Voice 5.3 build 16
VentaFax is a powerful fax/voice messaging software for Windows, boasting features and reliability available only in high-end products, but cheaper and less greedy to the system resources. It sends and receives faxes, and converts your PC with a fax-modem into a versatile answering machine with remote control. The user interface is friendly and intuitive.
Type: Free to try; $34.95 to buy
Version: 5.3
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: Some features disabled

9. WinFax Pro Automator for Word 2.0
With this tool, let Word harness the power of WinFax Pro. Save time and boost productivity with one-click professional faxing. The WinFax Pro Automator takes full advantage of WinFax Pro's vast capabilities directly from Word. Automatically send WinFax the recipient, fax number, subject, cover page, and more--right from any Word document.
Type: Free to try; $24.00 to buy
Version: 2.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

FTP client

2. AutoFTP Professional 3.7
AutoFTP Pro is a file-transfer client application that allows you to automate your file transfer procedures. You can schedule auto-recurring transfers for any future date and time. You can select any number of files from any FTP site or your local computer from different directories to download or upload. You can schedule the upload/download transfer sets for any future date/time. The program can automatically dial, connect to the Internet, upload and/or download files, and finally disconnect. Results of time-consuming tasks or repetitive processes you can save into templates. AutoFTP can remain invisible while transferring files so it will not disturb your other work. The Windows File Explorer-like user interface has pop-up menus and drag-and-drop support. The assistant will guide you through the process of uploading, downloading, and scheduling. This version has a new date format option: the program's date will not depend on the possible future changes of the date style/format in your Windows operating system. Reported bugs were eliminated.
Type: Free to try; $50.00 to buy
Version: 3.7
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 45-day trial

3. ConcordFTP 3.0.1
ConcordFTP is an FTP client with a powerful scheduler for transferring files. It offers several unique automation features, such as transferring only newer files, daily backup of your folders, or uploading or downloading files whenever they have been updated. You can run ConcordFTP in Interactive mode with drag-and-drop support; or you can run it in Silent mode for unattended script-driven file transfers, allowing simultaneous transfers.
Type: Free to try; $49.00 to buy
Version: 3.0.1
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

4. CuteFTP Pro 3.1
CuteFTP Pro is a powerful FTP client for Windows. It enables you to connect and transfer files securely using industry-standard encryption protocols. You can transfer files quickly using CuteFTP Pro's multipart transfer and simultaneous connections. Easily manage and maintain your Web site with the built-in HTML editor, Folder Synchronization, Folder Monitor, Site Backup, and Compression tools. CuteFTP Pro also lets you schedule, automate, and prioritize transfers via a transfer queue. CuteFTP Pro is Windows XP Logo certified.
Type: Free to try; $60.00 to buy
Version: 3.1
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 1-day trial

5. CyD FTP Client XP 4.0
Powerful but easy to use program to download and upload files to FTP servers. Some of its more advanced features include multi threaded files and automatic transfer of files. With CyD FTP Client you can: publish your site; search files on FTP servers; automatically dial, connect to the Internet, upload and/or download files and finally disconnect, and more.
Type: Free to try; $29.00 to buy
Version: 4.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-use trial

6. FTP Voyager 10.0
FTP Voyager is an FTP client program for Windows. FTP Voyager's familiar Windows Explorer-like interface is easy to use for newbies and FTP veterans alike. With its intuitive drag-and-drop interface, FTP Voyager lets you update a Web site with a single click, transfer files directly between FTP servers, resume interrupted downloads, and perform advanced file searches while doing other FTP tasks. The included FTP Site Profile Manager comes preloaded with many popular FTP sites, and adding your own FTP sites is easy. You can even import your FTP sites from many other FTP applications. Another useful feature, FTP Scheduler, allows you to schedule all of your routine tasks, including uploading, downloading, synchronizing, and deleting files and/or folders. You can also queue your downloads for later, and FTP Scheduler will dial your Internet connection for you. FTP Voyager includes Smart Reconnect, dial-on-demand, browser integration, plus a customizable interface and advanced filtering.
Type: Free to try; $39.95 to buy
Version: 10.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

7. HDftp 1.2.2
HDftp is a FTP client. Yet, it can be transformed into a FTP server just with a few mouse clicks. As a FTP client, you can use HDftp to connect to any FTP server and retrieve or store files. When HDftp is transformed into a server, you can easily let others to connect to your system and allow uploading or downloading files. By using HDftp, you can easily share your files with your friends or family.
Type: Free to try; $49.95 to buy
Version: 1.2.2
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

8. Internet Neighborhood Pro 5.4
Internet Neighborhood lets you access FTP servers using Windows Explorer or through a Mapped Drive. A Windows shell extension that lets you browse remote FTP sites, upload and download entire directory structures and manage files as if they were on your local hard drive. Drive Mapping gives the ability to edit files on your Web site without having to worry about downloading or uploading the changes. You don't need to run a separate FTP client to work with remote files. Simply launch Windows Explorer, then drag and drop to transfer files and directories. SSL and SSH support provide security.
Type: Free to try; $39.95 to buy
Version: 5.4
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 20-day trial

9. Robust FTP 3.0
Transer files with this FREE FTP client for both advanced Web developers and novice users. Robust FTP is a FTP client for Windows that lets you update a Web site with a single click and resume interrupted downloads or uploads. It features an Explorer-like interface that is fully customizable and supports drag-and-drop functions. RobustFTP is easy for beginners to use and has enough features to be useful to power users as well.
Type: Freeware
Version: 3.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

10. Seagull FTP Freeware 3.2
Seagull FTP Freeware (formerly known as BlueZoneFTP Freeware) is the freeware version of Secure FTP Pro. With a full-featured, intuitive Windows user interface, Seagull FTP Freeware is optimized for midrange and mainframe environments.
Type: Freeware
Version: 3.2
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

11. Wise-FTP 2.1
WISE-FTP is a powerful FTP client with a user-friendly interface. Special features: Intuitive user interface, drag & drop of files and directories, simultaneous transmission, quick preview of files, synchronization of directories, resumption of interrupted downloads, and many more powerful features.
Type: Free to try; $52.38 to buy
Version: 2.1
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

12. WS_FTP Pro 8.0
WS_FTP allows you to quickly and easily upload and manage your Web site, download graphics and games, and transfer files with the world's most popular FTP client for Windows. Features include an upload wizard, a thumbnail view, remote editing (ActiveEdit), easy uploading (HotDrop), a dial-up manager, a transfer manager, interactive tutorials, multiple connections, SSH/SSL encryption, browser integration, multiple firewall support, and much more. Also available in French, German, Spanish, and Korean versions.
Type: Free to try; $40.00 to buy
Version: 8.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

FTP server tool

2. FtpXQ Server 3.0.1
FtpXQ is a full-featured FTP server that has a multitude of enterprise features, including the ability to add/delete users, as well as configure user profiles (user ID, password, file and directory security, concurrent logons, log access, restrict read/write access), and configurable FTP ports. Configurable session characteristics include maximum users, maximum logon attempts, a welcome/exit banner, and more.
Type: Free to try; $99.95 to buy
Version: 3.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

3. GlobalSCAPE Secure FTP Server 1.2
GlobalSCAPE Secure FTP Server protects your mission-critical file transfers with 128-bit Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and advanced S/KEY password encryption. Use it with CuteFTP Pro for a complete secure file transfer solution as well as a digital certificate management system, allowing you to verify the identity of connecting users and allowing users to verify your identity. Five-minute configuration means rapid deployment without documentation overload, so you'll be up and running quickly. Version 1.2 includes support for files over 2GB.
Type: Free to try; $395.00 to buy
Version: 1.2
OS: Windows NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

4. LiteServe 2.2
LiteServe is a powerful, full-featured Web, Mail, FTP and Telnet server. The Web server includes CGI and ISAPI support, a blacklist with ban triggers, multiple domains, virtual paths, authentication, directory listings, custom 404 pages, user-defined MIME types, and user pages with optional quotas. The Mail server includes unlimited addresses, multiple domains, mail forwarding, mail relaying, spam protection, quotas, and *@domain forwarding. The FTP server includes upload and download resume, quotas, connection limits, speed-per-connection limits, advanced access controls and unlimited accounts. The Telnet server include a Windows command prompt shell and the ability to change both your password and your initial FTP directory. Liteserve now has a Blacklist feature which can be configured to automatically ban annoying worms that relentlessly attack your server. The administrator is given a precise log of everything that occurs and has the ability to monitor and kill connections. Services in unregistered copies of LiteServe will be disabled after every 12 hours of use. You can re-enable the services as many times as you like.
Type: Free to try; $79.95 to buy
Version: 2.2
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

5. Meteor FTP 1.5
Meteor FTP is a personal FTP server. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is one of the most commonly used methods for transfering files on the Internet and is widely supported by a large variety of clients, including popular Web browsing software. Meteor FTP features a straightforward, easy-to-use interface, stability, and good performance for personal FTP sites. Meteor FTP allows users to upload and download files to your computer using either a specific logon and password or via anonymous access. Special features include sophisticated user management, server monitoring, IP filtering and high performance cache. Version 1.2 includes several new cache management and advanced network configuration features as well as important security and stability enhancements.
Type: Free to try; $25.00 to buy
Version: 1.5
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

6. Multipoint FTP Server 0.2.3
The Multipoint FTP Server connects several multipoint FTP servers to a server farm. The server has all the functions of a usual FTP server. With the Multipoint FTP Server, you can reached much higher download rates than a normal FTP server. It features easy user administration and real-time statistics. In the newer version, you can also administrate the FTP server from your home with Web administration.
Type: Free to try; $11.00 to buy
Version: 0.2.3
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 14-day trial

7. Nofeel FTP Server 1.0
Nofeel FTP Server is a powerful and easy-to-use FTP server specially written for Windows 2000/XP. With Nofeel FTP Server you can allow others to download or upload files on your PC through the File Transfer Protocol(FTP). It offers high stability and performance, at the same time consumes little system resource. You can view server's real-time statictics, and can also edit server settings easily.
Type: Free to try; $30.00 to buy
Version: 1.0
OS: Windows 2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

8. PeerFTP Private File Sharing 3.0
Share files with friends and coworkers quickly and easily. Select Folder to Share, set the access password, activate file sharing, and automatically e-mail invitations to your friends or co-workers and they can click on the provided link for instant access. A full set of security options include view, copy only, and full-access rights.
Type: Free to try; $20.00 to buy
Version: 3.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP
Limitation: 15-day trial

9. Serv-U 4.1
Serv-U is a powerful, flexible, and easy-to-set-up FTP server for all Windows platforms. Security features include passwords and read/write/modify rights per directory or file for each user, and IP address access control. Other features include support for multiple, simultaneous users, upload/download ratios, disk-quota limitations, network bandwidth limiting, and support for resuming file uploads and downloads. Serv-U supports SSL for secure connections.
Type: Free to try; $39.95 to buy
Version: 4.1
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

10. Titan FTP Server 2.1
Titan FTP Server is a secure multithreaded FTP derver for Windows. You can set up multiple servers all running simultaneously on different IP address/port combinations. It features secure file transfers using SSL; virtual folders; user based access; file and directory permissions; disk quotas; UL/DL ratios; bandwidth throttling; local and remote administration; and detailed logging.
Type: Free to try; $39.95 to buy
Version: 2.1
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 20-day trial

11. War FTP
WAR FTP Daemon is the premier FTP server for Windows. No other FTP server application brings together the UNIX style security features, a BBS like Windows interface for the system operator, the extreme flexibility, Win95 and NT 4 OLE support, the multithreading design and the advanced software technology and performance provided by this package!
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.7

12. Windows Terminal Services FTP 3.4
Windows Terminal Services FTP enables you to transfer files between a Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Server and a Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Client. Using Windows Terminal Services FTP, you do not need to run an additional server or even open additional ports - simply install the server/client components and use the FTP-like interface during any TS session to transfer files from the server to the client or vice versa. Additional features include resume of broken downloads, user/group permissions/settings management, transfer speed settings, and scripting capabilities.
Type: Free to try; $49.95 to buy
Version: 3.4
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

13. WS_FTP Server 4.0
WS_FTP Server for Windows NT/2000/XP is a high-powered, easy-to-use FTP server that makes files and folders on your PC available to others via the Internet. WS_FTP Server supports SSL encryption to protect your valuable information and keep your files confidential. New features in version 4.0 include increased security and management flexibility.
Type: Free to try; $395.00 to buy
Version: 4.0
OS: Windows NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

Integrated server tool

2. DNS4Me 2.0
DNS4Me is a DNS service for hosting your own Internet services. When you have a dynamic IP address, you need something to associate a static domain name with it to make it easier for visitors to access the services you provide. With DNS4Me, you can take control of your Web site by running your own HTTP server. Without a hosting company, you've eliminated the cost of hosting as well as a layer of contact between you and your Web site. This gives you unparalleled control over its configuration, content, and delivery. But the benefits of dynamic DNS aren't just for HTTP servers. Any service that can make use of a domain name can benefit from DNS4Me. This includes FTP servers, e-mail servers, daemons for today's opular computer games, NetMeeting, and more. DNS4Me includes free e-mail support and a year of free updates.
Type: Free to try; $9.95 to buy
Version: 2.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

3. DUN Manager 3.0
DUN Manager is a Windows application designed to simplify and enhance windows networking, using both dial-up and routed connections. Features include single-click start and hang-up of a dial-up connection defined by time or day of week; monitoring in a call status window of up to nine simultaneous connections or ISDN channels including those started by other applications and routed connections (such as leased line, DOD routers, ADSL, or cable modems); starting VPN call when online with dial-up; a flashing icon while online; a warning icon when a routed connection drops; automatic disconnection options to avoid remaining online by accident (including playing sounds); blocking certain connection entries at specific times; reconnection for dropped calls but stopping at a specified time or after a specified period; delayed hang-up until just before the next call cost increment; timed reconnection to drop and redial a call after a specified period (where short calls are free); alternate numbers on busy; auto dial support from browsers; a scheduler for automated connections and tasks including FTP uploads, FTP downloads, HTTP downloads, auto e-mail, sync files, and relay mail; detailed connection activity logs for problem finding; session logs with about 50 different call details including cost and data volumes (which may be exported to Excel for further analysis); session reports with several sub reports (telecom costs, ISP usage, and successful and failed connections); logging of non-RAS calls (such as fax); dialing and hanging up remotely using a browser; call waiting re-enabling after connection; a performance graph showing data flow speeds; and import and export connection entries for backup.
Type: Free to try; $38.00 to buy
Version: 3.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

4. NetCopier 2.3
This program allows to automate sending and receiving files by FTP and by e-mail (SMTP, POP3). The simple and convenient way of information interchange between computers in a network is given. Installation and configuration is easy and convenient. Start of applications and expectation of the termination of their work is supported loading after break and work with a proxy-server, and also.There is a possibility to operate remote access.
Type: Free to try; $45 to buy
Version: 2.3
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

5. PlanetDNS Client
PlanetDNS is a unique service that provides a permanent internet Name for your computer. This allows you to turn your computer into a sophisticated internet server, enabling a whole new range of applications to be run, right from your desktop. The PlanetDNS service works in conjunction with the PlanetDNS Client software, which allows you to create your own personalized internet Name, in a matter of minutes, which can then be used by others to access resources (that you choose to make available) on your computer. Best of all, your customers don't need any special software, they already have all the tools needed to view your web pages, browse your file collection, or send email directly to your computer.
Type: Free to try, $15 to buy
Version: 1.13

6. Proxy+
Proxy+ gives the complete solution to accessing the internet from the LAN: Firewall increases security by separating LAN from the internet; Disc cache with advanced manageability; Mail server with intranet mail capability; Automatic sorting of incoming messages; Automatic dialing/hanging-up of a switched telephone line; Support of synchronous and asynchronous dedicated line; WWW server for intranet; Management of all functions via a WWW interface; Lifetime free upgrade, free e-mail support; Full function 3-user free version, 31-days unlimited trial free version.
Type: Freeware
Version: 3.0
Limitation: 31-days unlimited trial free version

7. TZO for Windows
The Windows client for the TZO dynamic DNS service includes a FREE photo server, FREE web server, file sharing and many new features!
Type: Shareware
Version: 2.1.2
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP

Mail client

2. 101 Bulk Email Direct Sender 2.0.81
Bulk Email Direct Sender is a professional high-speed bulk e-mail direct sender program. It is ideal for newsletters, targeted marketing, and keeping in touch with your customers. This program is a powerful group mailer which sends your message directly from your PC to the recipient's mail server (without using any ISP's SMTP server). This takes the load off of your mail server and speeds up message sending significantly. It gives instant confirmation of delivery by checking the address before it sends, which eliminates the Mail Undeliverable messages you can get.
Type: Free to try; $49.00 to buy
Version: 2.0
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: Some features disabled

3. AllegroMai
AllegroMail is an e-mail client program for Windows that makes e-mail a snap. It's easy for new computer users, but so advanced and powerful the most sophisticated user will find AllegroMail the only e-mail client he needs.
Type: Free to try, $40 to buy
Version: 2.4

4. All-in-One Mail Automation 1.5
All-in-One Mail Automation allows you to communicate with your clients and keep in touch with your customers in a more convenience way. It puts the world of the online email marketing on your desktop, gives you a powerful tool to promote your business in the Internet. The powerful mail communicator allows you to send personalized messages to your customers, subscribers and friends. With the built-in Email Reader function, you can check your mailbox contents before downloading the messages to your PC. You can also processing messages automatically with Message Rules, run auto-responders and newsletter list server. A powerful mailing list manager utility helps manage your mailing list easier.
Type: Free to try; $199.95 to buy
Version: 1.5
OS: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

5. AY Mail 2.2
AY Mail is designed to send professional looking email messages to all your contacts, monitor results and build relationships. You can import recipients from many sources. You can verify addresses and send highly personalized plain text or HTML messages using SMTP server or direct connection. You can grow your mailing list with automatic generation and processing of subscription forms and validate legitimacy of your subscribers with automatic letters. You can set up AY Mail to process bounces automatically, and it will mark all the failed addresses in your list. You can detect message openings and clicks through the links in your messages with a special HTML code, and you can use this information to send precisely targeted follow-up messages.
Type: Free to try; $59.95 to buy
Version: 2.2
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: Some features disabled

6. Bounce Spam Mail
Fool those spam mailers: Send a fake bounce message back to them, making their targeted mailing list manager think your address was invalid. The program works in a lot of cases when you can't get to the real sender of the message.
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.8
OS: Windows 9.x, Windows Me

7. ECleaner v2.02
Do you forward your favorite e-mail jokes to all your friends? Your wit will be better appreciated if it doesn't arrive with ">>>>>" at the beginning of every line. This nifty little program removes them from e-mail messages, making them look cleaner and preventing choppy word wraps. Now if only it made the jokes funny.
Type: Freeware
Version: 2.02
OS: Windows 9.x, Windows NT

8. Email2Group 0.5 preview release
Send HTML personalized e-mail for newsletters or others. Specify the compatible text version for older e-mail clients. Use Dreamweaver, Frontpage, or your favorite HTML editor to create the e-mail.
Type: Freeware
Version: 0.5
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 3-month trial

9. Eudora 5.2.1
Eudora is a robust e-mail client whose features include multiple address book formatting options and the ability to filter, redirect, and forward mail. It supports QuickTime and HTML-enriched e-mail, letting you include stylized, formatted text and in-line graphics in your messages. Other features include a multipaned interface; background mail checking and sending; the ability to import existing settings, e-mail, and address books from Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, or Netscape Mail programs; a Qualcomm PureVoice plug-in that allows voice message exchanges; and a customizable interface, including movable, dockable window groups and toolbars. Eudora also features support for regular expressions in filters, field autocompletion, an automatic spelling checker, and a filter that will "speak" the name and subject of incoming messages (requires sound card).
Type: Free to try; $39.95 to buy
Version: 5.2.1
OS: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP

10. FoxMail
FoxMail is a small, fast, and free multiple POP3 account email client. It support all internet mail standards, as well as HTML message viewing. You can send and receive in the background, manage your remote mailboxes, and quickly view messages. All messages that you reply to are flagged for easy identification. FoxMail also has the ability to import and export messages to and from Outlook and automatically compress mailboxes. A notifier program is included, which sits in your system tray, checks your accounts and lets you know when you receive mail.
Type: Freeware
Version: 4.1

11. Group Mail Free 3.4.160
With Group Mail you can create, grow, and deepen your relationships with customers, market your products and services globally, and expand your online presence and Web site effectiveness with newsletters by using e-mail effectively. Send HTML messages that are personalized for each recipient, including unique/custom attachments per recipient. Manage an unlimited number of groups/lists with an unlimited number of recipients in each. Keep your recipient details private and secure. Prepare and send your messages in practically any language. Fully control and target your mailings and much more.
Type: Freeware
Version: 3.4
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP

12. HotP2P 1.01
HotP2P is a P2P e-mail and file-sharing application that allows an unlimited number of e-mail messages and file attachments of unlimited size to be sent to other HotP2P contacts. Other features include instant messaging, private group folders, a private mini Web server, and file searching. HotP2P is made up of a front end client application and a mini file server background application that handles all file-sharing and transfers.
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.01
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP

13. Intelligent MailBook 3.0.5
Intelligent Mailbook is a professional, project-based e-mail program for small business and home office use. Intelligent Mailbook stores messages and message receipts in a new intuitive way, and uses an 'Archive' for easy back-up and restore of messages. Intelligent Mailbook is 100% compatible with all e-mail messages composed and sent by other programs. You can import and export '.eml' e-mail files from and to other e-mail programs. Intelligent Mailbook has powerful automatic Tracking number ('support ticket') generation and processing - ideal for help desks and service departments!
Type: Freeware
Version: 3.0.5
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

14. Junk URL v1.1.0.0
If you use Microsoft Outlook, you may know that it has a Rules Wizard that helps you weed out junk and adult-content e-mails. It can be tedious to use, however. While you can manually add "123@naughty.place.com" to your spam list, for instance, the next day you might receive an e-mail from "friend@naughty.place.com
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.1
OS: Windows 9.x/Me/2k/nt

15. Mail Express Pro 4.0
Mail Express Pro is a useful application that is designed to help you send e-mails to recipients by yourself. It has a high-performance Internal Delivery Engine that support group-mailing. You can also add all your SMTP servers in it, and Mail Express Pro will work as a SMTP router with rule support. Multi-thread technology is used in it, so you can set up to 100 threads to send e-mails. Mail Express Pro provide detailed logs and delivery-progress view to view your e-mail delivery status. If some e-mails are sent failed, Mail Express Pro will move them to 'failed' folder and send you a notify e-mail (always because of incorrect e-mail address of recipient), then you can correct it and resend it, all operations are in Mail Express Pro. But all what you need to do is to change the SMTP server setting of your mail software to 'localhost'.
Type: Free to try; $29.95 to buy
Version: 4.0
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 15-day trial, only 2 delivery threads

16. MailWasher v2.0.40
Have you ever wished that you could return spam to its sender and fool them into thinking that your e-mail address is not valid? MailWasher lets you do just that. You can also choose to delete a message on the e-mail server, without downloading it. MailWasher retrieves information about all e-mail messages on the server.
Type: Free trial; $20 to keep
Version: 2.0.40
OS: Windows 9.x/Me/2000/XP/NT

17. Pegasus Mail (32-bit) 4.12
Pegasus Mail is a free, standards-based electronic mail client suitable for use by single or multiple users on single computers or on local area networks. It has special support for Novell NetWare LANs that allow it to operate intuitively and with almost no maintenance. Pegasus Mail gives you multiple viewing options; automated rule-based filtering and content control; MailMerge and distribution list functions; support for SMTP, POP3, IMAP4, LDAP, and PH protocols; comprehensive HTML mail generation; address books with aliasing functions; and even a spelling checker.
Type: Freeware
Version: 4.12
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP

18. PIMEX MailExpress 1.0
PIMEX MailExpress is a free software that gives you a powerful and efficient way to reach your customers and contacts via e-mail. It's perfect for individuals or businesses sending out newsletters, business notices and other essential information in plain text format. Each message can be personalized using a simple text template, so all addressees will receive letters intended for them only. Messages can be previewed and edited before they are sent out. Every e-mail job can be interrupted and restarted at any time. If there are any delivery failures, the program will resend messages simply with one mouse click. The program imports lists of e-mail addresses with optional parameters in text or CSV format, and requires a SMTP Server.
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

19. PocoMail 2.64
PocoMail was developed from the ground-up to protect users from viruses and spam that plague other commonly used products. This means that PocoMail is powerful, fast, secure, safe and easy to use and maintain. Features include: intelligent junk-mail filters, message scripting, message templates, mailing list support, POP and IMAP functions, HTML support, multiple accounts, multiple address books, multiple signatures, optional skins to change application appearance, nested mailboxes, fully multi-threaded operation, display attachments inline without launching external viewer, automatic backup of your mail and program data, and many more. PocoMail will even check your spelling! For administrators, moving PocoMail installation from one computer to another is as simple as copying the install directory, as PocoMail does not install any DLLs on the user's computer. Mailboxes are kept in the standard mbo and address books CSV formats.
Type: Free to try; $25 to buy
Version: 2.64
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

20. ReadyTools EasyMail
The easiest email client in the world ! (if it's not let us know): No installation required; Easy setup; Intuitive interface; Great for for novices, computer beginners as well as experts.
Type: Shareware
Version: 1.1

21. Sam Spade v1.14
The fight against spammers can sometimes seem a losing battle, but every now and then there are tools to give you a glimmer of hope. Sam Spade is a network-query tool that can help you locate bulk mailers and maybe even make them answer for their transgressions.
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.14
OS: Windows 9.x/Me/2k/nt

22. The Bat 1.62
The Bat is an e-mail application that supports multiple POP3 accounts, multithreading, MIME and UUencode standards, multimedia, APOP authorization, and PGP. It features message notification, message sorting, message templates, and minimization to the system tray. You will also find a fast and comfortable message editor with text highlighting, as well as a mail dispatcher for managing messages on servers. English, Russian, German, Dutch, Polish, Swedish, Italian, Lithuanian, and Romanian interfaces are built-in, as is a multilingual spelling checker.
Type: Free to try; $24.50 to buy
Version: 1.62
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

Mail server tool

2. Ability Mail Server Professional 1.09
Ability Mail Server has been designed to be small, fast, reliable, advanced and very feature rich. It is capable of running on both the Internet and a LAN (i.e. for external and/or internal mail systems). Features include incoming / outgoing SMTP, POP3, WebMail, Remote Admin, Virus Protection, mailing lists, static routing, automatic sign-ups, aliases, redirection, auto-responses, mulitple folders, address books and more. This allows you to run a very flexible mail service, giving your users access to their mail through any email client (such as Outlook) and also from any web browser (Hotmail style access).
Type: Free to try; $59.50 to buy
Version: 1.09
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial, 200 user accounts

3. Bulk Email XP 5.1
Didn't need your ISP'S or ANY SMTP SERVER again! Bulk Email XP has build in high performace SMTP servers! It is a very fast, powerful yet simple to use bulk email server. Utilizing multiple threads/connections and build in high performace SMTP servers, your emails will be sent out fast and easily. You can email ten contacts, or tens of thousands of contacts - all at the click of the mouse.
Type: Free to try; $99.00 to buy
Version: 5.1
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: Sends up to 1,000 e-mails

4. FTGateOffice 1.2
FTGateOffice is the best selling mail server which was recently voted PC Magazine (UK) Editor's Choice for Best Small Business mail server. FTGateOffice is a reliable, powerful yet flexible mail server which contains all the features you would expect from a top-class mail server, including our revolutionary new FTScript Web Scripting facilities, anti-virus integration, sophisticated anti-SPAM options, comprehensive IP security features, NT SAM integration, SMTP/ESMTP, SmartPop, web server, web mail, LDAP, POP3, attachment filters, mail filters, system monitoring, MX delivery, dial-up facilities, scheduling, user mailboxes, list mailboxes, group mailboxes, robot mailboxes, autoresponder mailboxes, list servers.
Type: Free to try; $185.00 to buy
Version: 1.2
OS: Windows 98/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

5. IISPop POP3 Mail Server 1.2
This is a POP3 only server, designed to be paired with the SMTP server bundled with Windows 2000 and IIS 5. This mail server is multi-threaded and supports unlimited users and multiple domains with an easy-to-use interface. The administrator interface bugs have been fixed in this latest version.
Type: Free to try; $20.00 to buy
Version: 1.2
OS: Windows 2000 Server, IIS5
Limitation: 30-day trial

6. Merak Mail Server 5.1
Merak Pro is a full-featured, secure open-standards-based mail server for Windows 2000/NT/9X. It supports SMTP/POP3/IMAP4/HTTP protocols, ODBC, content filtering, static routes, mailing list and list server support, and antivirus.
Type: Free to try; $280.00 to buy
Version: 5.1
OS: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP

7. SMarTPost 1.0
SMarTPost is a SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) Server. It enables you to send mail directly from your computer, without needing an external mail server. It is designed for those who don't have access to a SMTP server for sending mail. Although SMarTPost doesn't collect mail, it allows those without ISP SMTP access the ability to prepare emails offline, and then go online to send mail through SMTP, rather than slower, webmail services. SMarTPost may be used over an intranet connection, or may allow other users access to its features from other computers on the Internet.
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

8. SPA Mail Server 2.21
SPA Mail Server is a mail server for Windows NT4.0/2000/XP, and is very excellent in cost performance. For example, the infection prevention to the virus (badtrans) under present fashion etc. is possible by using mail filter (virus.dat) data. In addition, there is a measure against inaccurate relay (Anti-Relay), and it is possible to operate in the IPv4/IPv6 network. And it has compatibility with 'EMWAC IMS'.
Type: Free to try; $80.00 to buy
Version: 2.21
OS: Windows NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

9. VisNetic MailServer 5.0
VisNetic MailServer is a POP3, SMTP, IMAP, email server that provides a superior combination of stability, security, and scalability. A multithreaded application, with Multiple CPU Support, VisNetic MailServer processes email faster than its competitors. The innovative High Speed Memory Mode stores account information in RAM, further increasing the server's speed and stability. Included standard on the mail server is support for TLS/SSL security connections, allowing for secure transmission of email to other TLS/SSL enabled mail servers on the Internet. Also standard is support for VisNetic AntiVirus Plug-in, server level virus protection that secures all accounts from email born viruses. Pro version includes VisNetic MailFlow, a business class email management solution.
Type: Free to try; $110.00 to buy
Version: 5.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

10. WorkgroupMail Mail Server 6.5.2
Provide Internet and internal mail to every member of your organization with this scalable mail server. This software includes server-based antivirus protection, comprehensive content filtering, shared address books, unlimited mailing lists, and Web-based e-mail.
Type: Free to try; $20.00 to buy
Version: 6.5.2
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

Misc. networking tool

2. ConquerCam 2.6
A fast and easy-to-use application for grabbing images from a Web cam, preparing them with various overlay effects, and uploading them to a Web site or storing them on a local drive. Detection features and and image server are also included. You can customize ConquerCam in various ways--select how often you want to grab images, pick which overlay effects you want to use, or choose the number and type of captions to put on your grabbed image. The latest version features more flexible thumbnail support, user-defined color captions, and SMTP authentication for emails.
Type: Free to try; $10.00 to buy
Version: 2.6
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

3. Essential NetTools 3.1
Essential NetTools is a set of network tools useful in diagnosing networks and monitoring your computer's network connections. The program includes a NetStat utility that shows your computer's network connections and open ports and maps them to the owning application. It also features a fast NetBIOS scanner, a NetBIOS Auditing Tool for checking LAN security, and a monitor of external connections to your computer's shared resources, as well as a process monitor that displays information about all the programs and services running on your computer. Other useful tools are included, such as Ping, TraceRoute, and NSLookup. Additional features include report generation in HTML, text, and comma-delimited formats and a customizable interface.
Type: Free to try; $29.00 to buy
Version: 3.1
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

4. Kazaa Media Desktop 2.5
The Kazaa Media Desktop is a second-generation peer-to-peer file-sharing service with which you can search and download media files from other Kazaa users. You can also organize, view, and play your media files through an integrated media jukebox, publish your own work, reach an audience, and communicate with other Kazaa users. Kazaa supports audio, video, images, documents, and other file formats. It features recommendations and an automated feature that lets people communicate with contacts. Version 2.5 adds tabbed search results, integrated Web browsing, and improved virus protection.
Type: Freeware
Version: 2.5
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP

5. Magellan webcam 2.4
Magellan is a software package that enables you to broadcast live video from your webcam over the Internet. It provides facilities to record, detect motion, dial-up access, set preset positions, chat with visitors, digital zoom, and in-built complete security. Visit www.eyespyfx.com for details. This software works with the EyeSpyFX Magellan Pan & Tilt unit for webcams. This neat little device allows you to move your webcam remotely. The key advantages of the EyeSpyFX Magellan system is that it is easy to use, has a large range of features and customization options, is a complete solution offering monitoring, recording, motion capture, etc., works in conjunction with direct connections or LAN's, has firewall tunneling, is viewable on standard web browsers without plug-ins or reconfiguration, is viewable on GPRS and 3G mobile phones with performance optimized to suit internet connection speed ranging from 56k modem to 100mb broadband. When you buy an EyeSpyFX Magellan camera system, you'll see it listing under the live demos section of our site. You can remotely monitor an environment from anywhere in the world. Features include: password protection, preset positions, preset motion scans, chat box, recording, motion detection, doorbell, dial in remote switch on, zoom, etc... Software Components Automatic detection of assigned IP address. Password protection Dynamic listing of availability on www.eyespyfx.com Email notification of access or events Queue for multiple visitors Chat Box & Chat Server for text communication between viewers Up to eight preset positions Digital zoom Multiple skins Remote access to standard windows dial up networking ISP accounts Remote access to AOL ISP account (AOL 6 & 7 supported) Firewall tunneling features Doorbell function for camera viewer
Type: Freeware
Version: 2.4
OS: Windows 98/95/2000/Me/XP

6. Morpheus 3.2
The new Morpheus 3.2 file-sharing software has no spyware and features significant upgrades in privacy while delivering faster and more reliable downloads. User options enable advanced security tools that protect users' privacy from unwanted intrusions, add reliability, and increase upload speed. New features include unlimited search results, multiple simultaneous searches, multisource downloading, improved global search capabilities and integrated chat.
Type: Freeware
Version: 3.2
OS: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP

7. Spam Fighter 1.0
Spam Fighter is an anti-spam plug in for Microsoft Outlook. Whenever new mail arrives, it will automatically be tested by the Spam Fighter server and if it's spam, it will be moved to your spam folder. Spam Fighter is using the power of a very large community of people that instantly report if they receive a spam mail. When several people have reported the same spam mail, it's automatically filtered for the rest of the community. In this way very few people in the community will ever see the spam mail. The Spam Fighter client is currently in English, German, Norwegian, and Danish.
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.0
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP

8. WebCam-Control-Center 6.1
Add live Webcam images to your website quickly and easily. WebCam-Control-Center's comprehensive motion detection system and auto-capture makes it easy to monitor any area with your Webcam. Schedule its FTP/Email client to take and upload captures to your website automatically every few seconds, or whenever motion is detected. It even converts images to .jpg or .gif formats before uploading, if you want. You can create AVI movies easily (with or without audio), and preview instantly from a separate window, while controlling frame rates. Additionally, take pictures with your Webcam and date stamp or put captions on the shots. Its intuitive interface and small footprint makes video taking a snap, whether you're a novice or an advanced user.
Type: Free to try; $29.95 to buy
Version: 6.1
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Video-capture device
Limitation: 1 camera, limited functionality

9. WebDrive 5.2
WebDrive integrates FTP, WebDAV or FrontPage servers into the Windows desktop by making your Web server appear as a network drive. This allows you to use your favorite applications to edit and manipulate files on your Web server. WebDrive includes proxy server support and many advanced FTP features like resume interrupted download, Auto ASCII/Binary transfer selection, and Unix file permission support. WebDrive also has SSL and SSH encryption capabilities for secure file transfers and Digest Authentication support for WebDAV servers.
Type: Free to try; $39.95 to buy
Version: 5.2
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 20-day trial

10. ZoneAlarm 3.7.193
ZoneAlarm is designed to protect your DSL or cable-connected PC from hackers. This program includes four interlocking security services: a firewall, an Application Control, an Internet Lock, and Zones. The firewall controls the door to your computer and allows only traffic that you understand and initiate. The Application Control allows you to decide which applications can and cannot use the Internet. The Internet Lock blocks Internet traffic while your computer is unattended or while you are not using the Internet, and it can be activated automatically with your computer's screensaver or after a set period of inactivity. Zones monitor all activity on your computer and alert you when a new application attempts to access the Internet.
Type: Freeware
Version: 3.7.193
OS: Windows 98/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: Individual use only

11. ZoneAlarm Pro 4.0.123.012
ZoneAlarm Pro automatically blocks known and unknown Internet threats for home users, small-business owners, and corporate employees working remotely. ZoneAlarm Pro monitors outgoing application traffic as well as incoming traffic, protecting you from any local applications attempting to use your Internet connection to communicate with the outside world. You have the option to grant and deny access on a per-application basis, customizing the protection for your system. ZoneAlarm Pro also offers password protection, automatic mobile PC protection, and e-mail attachment protection for 47 different file types. ZoneAlarm Pro features online privacy protection with pop-up and ad blocking and cookie control features. The latest update adds Complete Mailsafe to block suspect e-mail, Cache Cleaner to eliminate traces of your Internet activity, expert firewall controls, and Hacker ID to track and map hacker attacks.
Type: Free to try; $50.00 to buy
Version: 4.0
OS: Windows 98/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

Misc. server tool

2. Finger Wizard v2
Finger Wizard makes it easy to utilize the Finger service of networked servers. You can access all the information that the servers provide with easy to use methods. The Finger service runs on many types of servers. The main use is to provide data about the users of the particular system. Some return who is online at the moment, some return information about the mail boxes hosted on that server, and even others return scientific data.
Type: free to try,$697 to buy
Version: 2.0
OS: Windows (all)

3. GeekTools Win32 Whois Client 5.4.1
The GeekTools whois client is designed to work with GeekTools Whois Proxy although it functions perfectly with all other known whois servers. Output from the whois servers can be shown in either plaintext or HTML (clickable) form for easier information retrieval.
Type: Freeware
Version: 5.4.1
OS: Windows (all)

4. Hotline Connect Server 1.9.1
The Hotline Connect Client is a simple and elegant application that offers cutting-edge features. It is capable of resuming downloads, real-time chat (even while you are downloading), uploading, finding, and connecting to communities, delivering news, and browsing the Web with another application. The Hotline Client uses very little RAM, leaving your system resources free for multitasking.
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.9.1
OS: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP, 10MB RAM

5. Spam Filter for ISP 1.2.0.178
This spam utility is designed for ISPs, blocking spam before it reaches your SMTP server. If the sender's IP is not listed in one or multiple DNS-based block lists, the e-mail is then forwarded to your main SMTP server. Dozens of blacklist/white rules can be applied. RegEx (Regular Expressions) filters can be applied to almost any filter. End users even have Web access to their quarantined e-mail. They can view, delete, and force delivery of their own quarantined e-mail without having to ask the system administrators. This version is free for development/test servers. A license is required for use in a production environment.
Type: Free; $400.00 to buy
Version: 1.2.0
OS: Windows NT/2000/XP

Network configuration tool

2. Blazenet
BlazeNET optimizes the way your computer can receive and send information across the world. It will increase all transfer rates, downloads and uploads, greatly enhancing the way you use the web in every aspect. Whether it is through the web, email, ftp, or instant messaging, everthing will load faster making the entire internet experience more enjoyable.
Type: Free to try, $29 to buy
Version: 2002a

3. DunShare
DUN Sharer solves the problem of how to replicate a Dial-Up Networking (DUN) profile among multiple PCs. Users can create a profile that can be easily exported to other PCs, therefore making it very simple to copy the DUN settings. The program uses an interface that mimics the DUN settings of Windows 95. Just fill in all the information, such as IP addresses, phone number, type of server (PPP, SLIP, etc.), and any other entries found in the DUN settings.
Type: Shareware
Version: 1.0

4. ICSConfig
ICSConfig is a tool that helps you configure Windows 98 Second Edition internet Connection Sharing. It allows you to change your intranet IP address, change your intranet IP mask, enable/disable ICS DHCP services, change your intranet DHCP IP assignments, enable/disable ICS DNS services, and change your intranet ports for your clients to access the internet.
Type: Freeware
Version: 2.03

5. IPmail 1.3.1
Simple tool for communication over LAN.Built using client-server technology, it send messages (like e-mail) through IP protocol. Message is sent only then, when recipient becomes available, so no information is lost.
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.3.1
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

6. LanFlow v4.15
LanFlow is an easy-to-use, feature-rich, LAN and computer network diagramming tool for Windows. With LanFlow you can design, plan, and document your computer and communications resources.
Type: Free to try
Version: 4.15
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

7. MultiNetwork Manager 6.5
Move around and stay connected. Roam between job sites, client sites, and your home or private sites. The configuration and resource components managed by MultiNetwork Manager are: connections; TCP/IP; proxy; domain/workgroup; map network drives; share drives; set default printer; run/start-up; environment; Registry; and Outlook.
Type: Free to try; $36.00 to buy
Version: 6.5
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 20-day trial

8. Network Inventory Navigator 3.0
Network Inventory Navigator allows you to easily capture and track hardware and software inventory in your organization. The hardware scan returns details ranging from general overview of installed equipment to advanced information about BIOS, processor, hard drives, and network configuration. Network Inventory Navigator's grouping and filtering features allow you to flexibly arrange inventory data so you can easily evaluate the installed hardware on your network, expediting both internal audits and upgrade planning. The software inventory produces a list of the software products installed on each machine. Software data is gathered both from the Registry and executable file headers. The File Statistic feature gives you an overview of disk usage on your network by file type, and File Find allows you to locate files anywhere on your network. The software list also displays versions and license keys, easing the implementation of software license compliance and upgrades.
Type: Free to try; $300.00 to buy
Version: 3.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: Limited to 25 computers

9. Paraben's LAN Charter 4.14
Paraben's LAN Charter is an easy-to-use design program that makes creating network diagrams & flow charts a snap. Start producing professional drawings instantly using templates, symbols, and clip-art. Export your diagram as an image. Import graphics or your own clip-art. Full zoom, snap grid, ruler bars, and many other standard design tools make it so you don't have to be a professional designer to map out your network. New in version 4.14: Groups: Group objects together into a unit that can be edited like a single object. Improved Scrolling: Scrolling has been improved to use a more standard user interface, and more.
Type: Free to try; $79.95 to buy
Version: 4.14
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

10. WyvernWorks NetTweak Pro 2003 5.0
Despite the explosive growth and availability of broadband Internet connections, many people are still unaware that they are not able to take full advantage of their connection bandwidth due to a basic flaw in the way the Windows sets the connection up. NetTweak Pro corrects this flaw and improves the performance of your connection through specially engineered software designed to optimize your Internet connection by up to 300%! Regardless of your connection type, NetTweak Pro will not only boost normal dialup modem performance, but also cable modems, ISDN, DSL, T1, T3, and many other types of connections. This dynamic utility provides a sleek, fully configurable interface to allow you to precisely define your Internet Connection options to exploit the bandwidth you have access to. If you're a new Windows user, don't worry, we've also provided a number of preconfigured options for you - just select your connection type and let NetTweak Pro do the rest! NetTweak Pro is easy to use and well suited for both beginners and advanced users. You can easily tweak individual settings or select one of several presets based on your modem and connection type.
Type: Free to try; $19.95 to buy
Version: 5.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 14-day trial

Network diagnostic troubleshooting tool

2. Capturix NetWorks 1.7
Capturix NetWorks is network utility software that enables you to test and diagnose all common problems from any network. It brings a group of very useful tools such as System Information that can show all information related with a specific network card or connection, Speed Meter, Route Information, IP config, Send Mail, and Port Scanner with port description that has thousands of Trojans port information and almost all protocols used for each port. Version 1.7 brings a Connection Spy utility to debug and watch a connection performed by other applications.
Type: Free to try; $19.99 to buy
Version: 1.7
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

3. DirectParallel Connection Monitor (DPM) v2.11b
DirectParallel Connection Monitor (DPM) The program lets you troubleshoot and test your Direct Cable Connection (DCC) feature in Windows 95 and 98. It includes a built-in DCC wizard for pointing out what is wrong with your DCC setup and recommending possible corrections.
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.4
OS: Windows 95/98/Me

4. HiPing v1.4
HiPing is useful in testing, debugging, and monitoring TCP/IP troubles. It transmits an ICMP(*) echo datagram to a remote system. If the remote returns the message, the connection is considered valid. If the remote system does not echo the message, it only means that the remote system did not respond. That is, a lack of a response can be caused by a number of different reasons (you are not connected to the network, the remote may not be connected, the remote may not support echo requests, or it may just be too busy to reply). HiPing supports command line parameters and HTML file format reports.
Type: Free to try; $29.95 to buy
Version: 1.4
OS: Windows 95/98/NT/2000
Limitation: Trial: 30 days

5. NetGears
NetGears is a collection of internet tools, that can help you troubleshoot your internet connection. Tools include: Reverse and Forward Lookup, Whois, Finger, Ping, and Trace Route. NetGears also includes customized options, and complete help file. Results are displayed on a colorful display customizable by font, font color, background color, and more. New features now include more accurate results, easier options, better displaying, better thread handling, and more minor updates.
Type: Demo
Version: 3.0

6. NetInfo 4.7
NetInfo is an award-winning ultimate network toolkit. Designed for both beginners and power users, NetInfo provides all the tools you need to help diagnose network problems and get information about users, hosts, and networks on the Internet or on your Intranet.
Type: Free to try; $25.00 to buy
Version: 4.7
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, IE 5.5
Limitation: Web Center tool disabled

7. NetTools 2.2
NetTools is a collection of 17 TCP/IP Networking tools to help you find, monitor, secure and diagnose network resources. Tools include a host monitoring and alerting utility, ping and ping scanner, port scanner, whois, telnet and much more. NetTools allows a user to run one or more tools simultaneously in a multi-threaded, intuitive windows application with alerts, reports and logs to help manage any network.
Type: Free to try; $39.00 to buy
Version: 2.2
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

8. PestPatrol 4.0
PestPatrol is a powerful security and personal privacy tool that detects and eliminates destructive pests such as Trojans, spyware, adware, and hacker tools. It complements your antivirus and firewall software, extending your protection against malicious non-viral software that can evade your existing security and invade your personal privacy.
Type: Free to try
Version: 4.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: Quarantine and delete options disabled

9. Ping Plotter (shareware) 2.30.1
Ping Plotter is a fast, small, and visual traceroute utility. It offers substantial performance improvements over standard traceroute utilities as it uses multiple threads to trace all hops at once. It also creates visual graphs of performance that you can use to pinpoint problems and evaluate ranges of responses and trends. Ping Plotter is especially good for ISP troubleshooting and for testing the performance of game servers. Other features include a Packet Loss percentage column, an alert system, the ability to save and load sample sets, and the ability to export results to a comma-delimited text file. You can reset a trace before restarting simply by right-clicking the Stop or Resume button. New in this release are time graphing, performance enhancements, and long-term monitoring tools. Unregistered versions of Ping Plotter impose no limitations, but they display reminder notices to encourage people to register.
Type: Free to try; $15.00 to buy
Version: 2.3
OS: Windows 95/98/NT/2000

10. R-Studio
R-Studio is a comprehensive data recovery and undelete program for Win95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP. It recovers files both on local logical and physical disks, as well as disks on remote computers over networks, even if their partition structures are damaged or deleted. It can also perform file and partition recovery after FDISK operations, MBR destruction, FAT damage, virus infections. Dynamic disk and RAID support are included, as well as support for recovering encrypted files, compressed files, and alternative data streams. File or disk content can be viewed and edited in the hexadecimal editor, which supports NTFS file attribute editing. R-Studio was created with many unique technologies, and flexible parameter settings give you absolute control over data recovering.
Type: Free to try, $50 to buy
Version: 2.0

11. SkDNS ActiveX Control
SkDNS ActiveX Control is a DNS (Domain Name Service) ActiveX control that can be used for network diagnosing, troubleshooting, and monitoring. The Magneto Software DNS (Domain Name Service) ActiveX control (SkDNS.OCX) allows developers to integrate the DNS protocol message sending capability into their applications. SkDNS ActiveX control can be used from any 32-bit Windows development environment, including Visual Basic, Visual C++ and Delphi. SkDNS ActiveX Control is compliant with RFC 1034 and RFC 1035. SkDNS ActiveX Control can retrieve information about the host/domain by performing a general DNS lookup, or to list addresses in specified domain by performing an AFXR (special zone transfer) lookup. SkDNS ActiveX Control is capable of performing multiple general DNS lookups and/or multiple AFXR requests simultaneously.
Type: Free to try, $299 to buy
Version: 2.2

12. VisualRoute 7.2a
VisualRoute combines the tools traceroute, ping, and Whois into an easy-to-use graphical interface that analyzes Internet connections and provides quick and essential data points for finding connectivity problems. In addition, VisualRoute has the unique ability to identify the geographical location of IP addresses and Web servers -- highly valuable information for security purposes to help identify network intruders and Internet abusers. VisualRoute also provides an email tracking for troubleshooting email problems, a ping grapher for analyzing connectivity over time, and domain and network Whois information for quick problem reporting.
Type: Free to try; $50.00 to buy
Version: 7.2a
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP,JavaVMorSUN Java 1.1.7
Limitation: 15-day trial

Network download upload tool

2. FlashGet 1.40
FlashGet can split downloaded files into sections, downloading each section simultaneously, for an increase in downloading speed from 100% to 500%. This, coupled with FlashGet's powerful and easy-to-use management features, helps you take control of your downloads like never before.
Type: Shareware
Version: 1.4
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

3. Fresh Download 5.8
Fresh Download is an easy-to-use and very fast download manager software that turbo charges downloading files from the Internet, such as your favorite freeware/shareware, MP3 files, movie files, and picture collections. This free download manager doesn't contain any spyware or advertisements. Key features of Fresh Download include acceleration of downloads in both FTP and HTTP protocols, pause and resume capability, recovery from dropped connections, multiple connections, and much more. To get the highest possible download speed, this tool uses four separate connections per file. Fresh Download also integrates seamlessly into Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla, and Opera, and allows you to schedule your downloads. Plus, Fresh Download includes proxy server support in both HTTP and FTP protocols.
Type: Freeware
Version: 5.8
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

4. GetBot 2.0 build 81
GetBot lets you batch download from the Web. With it you can easily get all the pictures on a page, or every video in an entire site. GetBot is relentless, resuming downloads through slow servers and lost connections. It will solve problems without asking you to click OK first. When you return to your computer, you will be greeted not with a series of error messages, but with all the files you wanted sitting on your drive.
Type: Free; $14.00 to buy
Version: 2.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

5. GetRight 5.0.2
GetRight extends your file-downloading power by resuming broken downloads, accelerating your downloads, and many other features to give you faster and more flexible downloads. It can easily recover from problems such as lost connections, Windows crashing, or anything else. You can use GetRight to schedule your downloads for later: it can dial your modem at the set time, download the files you want, then hang up or even shut down your computer when it's done. GetRight can use FTP searching to find other places where a file may be downloaded then use the best site. GetRight can accelerate a file and download different pieces at the same time to speed up your downloads. Other features include 'skins' to personalize the look of your downloads; user name and password storage (with unique Web site login features); many ways to file your downloads on your hard drive; whole site downloading.
Type: Free to try; $25.00 to buy
Version: 5.0.2
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: Nag screen, some features disabled

6. GoZilla 4.11
GoZilla is a comprehensive download accelerator and download management system. Featuring new, intelligent multipart downloading technology and GoZilla's proprietary file mirror database, GoZilla can create, add, and modify multiple connections for each download based on your current speed and available bandwidth. Comprehensive error recovery and download auto-resume capabilities mean that you will receive your files even if your connection is unexpectedly lost.
Type: Free to try; $29.95 to buy
Version: 4.11
OS: Windows95/98/Me/NT/2k,Netscape 3.0 or IE 4.0

7. Lightning Download 1.1.1
Accelerate your downloads to help get the fastest speeds - split a file and download up to 6 parts at the same time. Schedule your downloads - let Lightning Download do the work and download files for you later. Manage your downloads - easily find finished files, set the download order, and everything else you'd expect from a Download Manager - dialing, hanging up your modem when done, Mirror searching, have it run your virus scanner on downloaded files, and lots more.
Type: Free to try; $19.95 to buy
Version: 1.1.1
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

8. Mass Downloader 2.5.319
MetaProducts Mass Downloader is a program that allows you to download individual files (or lists of files) from the Web and FTP sites at the maximum available speed. Multiple downloading channels significantly decrease the time necessary to download files. MD also allows you to browse ZIP archives before loading them and to choose only the desired files to download. It has an Internet Explorer-like user interface. (Offline Explorer allows you to download entire Web sites, whereas MD allows you to download specific files by filename.)
Type: Free to try; $19.95 to buy
Version: 2.5.319
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

9. MetaProducts Download Express 1.2
MetaProducts Download Express (DE) is a Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME program that allows you to download individual files from Web and FTP sites at the maximum possible speed. Multiple downloading channels technology significantly decreases time necessary to download files. MetaProducts Download Express is a small (about 200 Kb) browser plugin application. Currently it supports Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 and higher. MetaProducts Download Express is free from any advertisments and banners.
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.2
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, IE 4.0

10. Net Transport 1.31
Net Transport is a fast and powerful download tool. You may use it to download files from Internet servers. Net Transport now supports HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, MMS (Microsoft Media Services) and RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) - five protocols used to transfer data. It can use multiple threads to download files (this feature is supported for HTTP, FTP, MMS and RTSP protocols). If a sites allows multithreaded downloads, you can expect much faster speeds. This is especially effective for MMS streams, because they use a fixed transmission speed and loading several streams of the same file fully uses your Internet bandwidth. RTSP also can use multiple threads to shorten download time, in addition, you can check "Streaming/Delivery Bandwidth" to use TurboPlay feature of RealNetworks to accelerate delivery.
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.31
OS: Win98/Win98SE/WinME/WinNT4/Win2000/WinXP/Win2003

11. NetAnts 1.25
NetAnts is a download manager designed to maximize downloading by making multiple FTP or HTTP connections, each of which will download a separate part of a single large file. Features include the ability to resume downloads, support for multiple-connection downloads, a Clipboard monitor, drag-and-drop capabilities for links, browser integration, batch downloading, automatic dial-up, download scheduling, job prioritization, and proxy support. Other features include HTTP/FTP multi-thread downloading with resuming capabilities, flexible batch-job methods to download multiple files, HTTP/FTP/SOCKS proxy management, and multi-language support.
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.25
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

12. NetGrid 2.1
With NetGrid you can monitor you upload and download bandwidth. With its common graphical and numeric output that hides in your system tray, it gives you an accurate display of your bandwidth usage. You can set one of many options to control the way your bandwidth is displayed to you.
Type: Free to try; $19.95 to buy
Version: 2.1
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Winsock 2.0
Limitation: 30-day trial, save-disabled

13. Yeam's Froogle Uploader 1.5
Froogle Uploader is a wizard based software tool which helps you create and submit your product data feed file to Froogle. The new upgraded version 1.5 has everything you need to make your Froogle Feed fast and easy, Simply filling in a form and the program creates the formatted data file and uploads it to Froogle automatically. Voted #1 Froogle Feeder at FroogleFeeder dot com.
Type: Free to try; $29.00 to buy
Version: 1.5
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 7-day trial, FTP upload disabled

Network information tool

2. AdRem NetCrunch 2.3
No time for downtime? AdRem NetCrunch auto-detects and presents graphical network maps, which reflect up-to-the-minute device and host status. You can define alerts and send them using any medium you wish (like phone, pager, e-mail, or ICQ). Includes handy IP package tools: graphical ping, traceroute, bandwidth utilization and port scanner. The program tests network response time, throughput and transmission performance. Includes IP subnetwork calculator. Supports SNMP, Windows NT, and NetWare.
Type: Free to try; $795.00 to buy
Version: 2.3
OS: Windows NT/2000/XP

3. Angry IP Scanner 2.0
This is a very fast and small IP scanner. It has many options, such as the ability to resolve host names, check for open ports, scan dead machines, and more. The previous update fixed a memory leak and added CSV file format support and command-line options to automate tasks.
Type: Freeware
Version: 2.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

4. CheckIPv2.01
Check IP is a windows application that monitors 1 to 5 IP addresses for connectivity using a standard ICMP ping. You can enter a name or IP address to monitor. It logs outages to an access database and provides a visual indication of each monitored sites' status. This download assumes you have 'Access 2000' installed. If you don't have that, you can download a larger file that includes needed files from the developer's site.
Type: Shareware
Version: 2.01
OS: windows9x/me/2k/nt/xp

5. EzDNS Retail Version 1.67
Many cable and DSL Internet service providers today assign dynamic IP addresses each time you connect. This makes it very difficult for Internet surfers to access your services. EzDNS provides a solution to this problem.
Type: Free to try; $10.00 to buy
Version: 1.67
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial or unlimited-day crippled usage

6. Fping 2.08
Fping is a simple ping program, intended to be used instead of the standard ping program that comes with windows. It was first made to ping faster than once every second. Options have been added since then and fping is now a very handy tool. Options are: record route, address name resolving, beep on every successful reply raw socket or icmp.dll ping and many more. This update features minor enhancements and bug fixes.
Type: Freeware
Version: 2.08
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

7. IP Free 2.0
IP Free v2.0 is an application which determines and reports active and inactive IP addresses on a Network. Version 2.0 has rectified many of the problems found in the original version. API calls have now been introduced to detect if an IP address is available or not. The API calls have lead to a marked increase in performance and stability The ability to Scan for free and used IP addresses is particularly useful to Network Administrators to help manage, assign and monitor IP usage. IP free 2.0 can now be ran from the command line to support batch and scheduled scans.
Type: Free to try; $12.00 to buy
Version: 2.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

8. IP-Tools 2.20
IP-Tools consists of 17 network utilities that offer a large viriety of network administration and monitoring services.
Type: Free to try; $35 to buy
Version: 2.20
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

9. MegaPing 3.8
This is a full featured set of diagnostic and information tools brings the convenience of Windows to the most commonly used Internet utilities. It provides detailed information about running applications, processes and loaded modules used by different programs. It also provides information about local shared resources, including hidden shares, established sessions by remote computers, files opened by remote computers, and connected remote shared resources.
Type: Free to try; $49.00 to buy
Version: 3.8
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

10. Nautilus NetRanger 3.01
You can view information about network connections, network statistic data, network interfaces, IP routing table, and ARP table in this tool. Completely redesigned HostScanner, Ping, and TraceRoute. Much faster, more accurate, and convenient! Dial-up connection monitor panel and monitor window are added. All new designed newmail scroll window; Tons of other improvements.
Type: Free to try; $19.95 to buy
Version: 3.01
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 40-day trial

11. NetMon 2.0
NetMon 2.0 monitors the number of bytes per second transferred over your Internet connection. A graph of the last ten minutes' activity is maintained by NetMon for as long as your Internet connection is open.
Type: Shareware
Version: 2.0
OS: Windows 95/NT

12. Ping Scanner Pro 4.5
Ping Scanner Pro has 18 network tools, it can ping one address a lot of times or a lot of addresses one time. It will also tell you what MAC addresses are on your subnet, and perform DNS lookup or reverse DNS lookup. It does Traceroute, Whois, subnet calculation, Port scanner, troughput test and many more. The results can be saved as CSV, Ascii, DOC or XLS or printed out. further Finger, troughput test, subnet calculator, open connections, and many more.
Type: Free to try; $39.00 to buy
Version: 4.5
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000

13. TechFacts XP 2.6
Network tools include network resource search, network monitor, port scanner, Ping and Trace. Graphics tools include icon viewer/extractor and graphics viewer. Export data to HTML and Excel. E-mail or print any topic. It has multilanguage support and a Registry Browser showing last modification date for keys and values as well as a WinNT/2k/XP ROM/BIOS dump utility.
Type: Free to try; $20.00 to buy
Version: 2.6
OS: Windows NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

14. Whaddayagot Pro 2.09
Whaddayagot Pro: The award winning LAN discovery tool. Installs on ANY PC on network. Discovers and interrogates PCs on LAN / WAN, reports on installed Hardware and Software. Remote Shutdown, Logoff, Messaging of any PC. Re-Audit on demand. Outstanding reporting capabilities. User Guide, Help and Start-Up Wizard. Based on Whaddayagot and IS-IT-Legit engines. 25 User Licenses included. Additional licenses US/EUR5 each.
Type: Free to try; $199.00 to buy
Version: 2.09
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

Network management tool

2. Captain Nemo V3.31
Widely used by law enforcement personal, forensic investigators as well as network administrators, Captain Nemo enables you to access any Novell, NT or Linux drive from your Windows computer without requiring a network setup.
Type: Shareware
Version: 3.31
OS: Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 or XP

3. GlobalPatrol
Ever wanted to monitor your home PC from work? Want to monitor PC's across your corporate network from your own workstation? Do you want the ability to remotely control, administer, and monitor remote computers? GlobalPatrol offers you a simple and effective way to remotely administer and monitor workstations over a network, including the internet, to prevent accidental or intentional abuse of computer resources. The current version also allows any program to be started and stopped remotely. Key logging has been added to the Application Log! Remotely shutdown or restart the Server or log off the current user. * Export the Application Log and Screenshots. New icon pack and other minor cosmetic changes.
Type: Free to try, $50 to buy
Version: 2.0

4. Host Administrator
Host Administrator is a freeware 32-bit program that can administrate the TCP/IP hosts file for your local network. The hosts file in your Windows directory is used for the translation of computer names into IP numbers. With Host Administrator, you can edit this file very easily.
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.0

5. NetAdmin
NetAdmin is a comprehensive Windows NT/2000 remote network management tool, featuring administration of shares, users, groups and services on multiple computers at the same time. Its powerful interface makes it easy to quickly shutdown groups of computers, send network console messages, remotely logon to computers and query information such as installed service pack and logged on user at the click of a button. What separates NetAdmin from the competition is that it allows you to perform all these actions simultaneously on many computers throughout your network.
Type: Free to try
Version: 3.6

6. Netops Stronghold 1.28
A powerful suite of tools for discovering, monitoring, changing, and securing your network. View and change SNMP settings on any switch or router (link status, speed, duplex, traffic stats, VLAN info, etc). Auto-discover devices connected to switch ports (IP, Hostname, and MAC). Monitoring and alerting for switches/routers/servers using ping, port/service checks, and SNMP attack checks. Auto-discover SNMP devices with the port scanner, and check for security holes and bad passwords. Quickly propagate changes or back up configuration files with the Telnet Scripter.
Type: Free to try; $99.00 to buy
Version: 1.28
OS: Windows Me/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

7. NetScanTools 4.31
NetScanTools is a collection of common and specialized Internet utilities. Many NetScanTools functions, such as Ping, Traceroute, and NSLOOKUP are very familiar to network professionals. All of the functions are grouped together in a tabbed dialog interface. It features Name Server Lookup (NSLOOKUP), Zone Transfer domain listing, Ping, Traceroute, Whois with automatic server selection, Port Scanner, Network Ping Sweep Scanner (NetScanner), Time Sync, Finger, Ident Server, NetBIOS Info and local shares, Daytime, Quote, Chargen, Echo, Winsock Info, Services and Protocols database checks, and What's New At NWPSW--a simple URL grabber.
Type: Free to try; $25.00 to buy
Version: 4.31
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

8. NetworkView
NetworkView is a compact network discovery and management tool for Windows NT. Within a few minutes, it can discover all TCP/IP nodes and draw a full graphical map (including routes) using DNS and SNMP information. It can also poll the network and send alerts by e-mail when nodes are unreachable. Even with more than 5,000 enterprise and device system object IDs in its database, it can be used from a floppy disk. This program has full print and print-preview capabilities for maps and lists.
Type: Free to try, $59 to buy
Version: 2.0

9. Purgos 2.0
SofTulz Software was founded in the spirit of making your computing life easier. Purgos, with it's standard WMI interface, provides fast, asynchronous access to your network and most machine management tasks. With the development of network management tools, managing a large number of environments and machines is now a much simpler and more reliable process.
Type: Free to try
Version: 2.0
OS: Windows NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

10. Router IP Console
Router IP Console is a simple SNMP-based tool intended for management and control of IP routers & repeaters. It understands Cisco-specific routers and can raise alarms on some conditions, such as an overload in the the router's CPU, a lack of free memory, or an interface that goes down.
Type: Shareware $59.95
Version: 3.3

11. WinGate 5.0
WinGate is Internet sharing/proxy server software allowing a network to share a single Internet account simultaneously. Scaling from sharing for home networks to complex corporate intranets WinGate is a cost-effective, Windows-based Internet sharing solution. Now includes superior AntiVirus protection, a complete VPN solution, Content Filtering, and a built-in Email Server.
Type: Free to try; $50.00 to buy
Version: 5.0
OS: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/Me, TCP/IP
Limitation: 30-day trial

Network monitor tool

2. Advanced Host Monitor 4.00 Beta
HostMonitor is a network monitor program. You can create a list of jobs and tests in advance on a "set and forget" basis. Among the many checks it can do, it can monitor any TCP service, ping a host, retrieve an URL, check the available disk space, check integrity of your files and web site, test your SQL servers, check SMTP/POP/IMAP/DNS/LDAP servers, test Windows NT services, monitor CPU Usage, and much more.
Type: Shareware
Version: 4.0beta
OS: Windows 98/me/NT/2000/XP

3. Alchemy Eye 4.8
Alchemy Eye is a system management tool that continuously monitors server availability and performance. In the event of network errors, Alchemy Eye can alert the network administrator by cell phone or pager before problems get seriously out of hand. This helps protect your company's data and reduces the likelihood of costly network failures. If a server goes down, Alchemy Eye automatically notifies the network administrator and writes a detailed log file.
Type: Free to try; $299.00 to buy
Version: 4.8
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

4. Alchemy Network Monitor 5.0.14
Alchemy Network Monitor is a system management tool that continuously monitors server availability and performance. In the event of network errors, Alchemy Network Monitor can alert the network administrator before problems get out of hand. This helps protect your company's data and reduces the probability of costly network failures. If a server goes down, Alchemy Network Monitor automatically notifies the network administrator and writes a detailed log file. It supports Traceroute information included into the ICMP error text and features a server fault count report, Netbios check type, and the ability to specify an intermediate server for each different server. The program can now not only start, but it can also restart NT services on server events, monitor IMAP servers, monitor Telnet servers, and specify an additional check interval that will be used in case the server is down. This version adds a "Max.check length" option in the TCP/IP, SMTP, NNTP, Telnet, and IMAP check types.
Type: Free to try; $299.00 to buy
Version: 5.0.14
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

5. Ativa Net Meter 4.1
Ativa Net Meter monitors net usage and displays a real-time graph indicating the performance of your network connection. It collects information from many sources including: Dialup, DSL, LAN, Cable and ISDN connections. Ativa also includes extensive logging, a unique bandwidth recorder for detailed network analysis, plus comprehensive event notification.
Type: Free to try; $17.00 to buy
Version: 4.1
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

6. Automatos Server Agent 3.4.6
Automatos provides tools that enable automated and Internet-centric performance analysis, capacity planning, server consolidation, asset management and real-time monitoring services for computers in multiplatform environments (Windows NT/2000, Linux, AIX, Solaris, and HP-UX). There is no limitation to the number of reports a user may generate; and their quality and consistance is similiar if not greater than a consultant's. They are generated in PDF format in several different languages. Ad-hoc online report generation and customization is also available. The performance analysis service is intended for system administrators and IT managers, preventing and helping identify problems with computers within a company's network. The Capacity Wizard provides conclusive hardware upgrade planning. Its suggestions are based on current (or simulated) growth rate and reach a high level of detail, including model suggestion, whenever applicable.
Type: Free to try; $30.00 to buy
Version: 3.4.6
OS: Windows NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

7. Box Monitor 1.41
Want to know if a server or network device is online and running at peak performance, or ensure uptime and keep e-store profits, then this is for you. Box Monitor is a useful Network-Device-Monitor program with an intuitive interface. This tool is able to check specified service-ports on remote network devices, like HTTP, SMTP, POP3, FTP, DNS, TELNET, VNC, ROUTER, etc. Box Monitor is fast and rugged, will check up to 20 devices in 1 sweep and has a lot of features that make it friendly to use, like easy updating of server info, server-list print out, systray icon, E-mail notification if a monitored device fails, audio alert on device failure, execute external file on device failure, log device failures to txt file on HD, screen log of server problems, print logfile, time based autocheck, load on system startup, scheduled sleep-mode for preventing error messages during daily backup or reboot etc., use last known autocheck value and start scanning on program launch, it has a build in portscanner + ping tool and much much more.
Type: Free to try; $29.95 to buy
Version: 1.41
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP

8. CommView 4.0
CommView is a program for monitoring Internet and Local Area Network (LAN) activity capable of capturing and analyzing network packets. It gathers information about data passing through your dial-up connection or Ethernet card and decodes the analyzed data. With CommView you can see the list of network connections and vital IP statistics and examine individual packets. Packets are decoded down to the lowest layer with full analysis of the most widespread protocols. Full access to raw data is also provided. Captured packets can be saved to log files for future analysis. A flexible system of filters makes it possible to drop packets you don't need or capture only those packets that you wish to capture. This application is designed for Internet users and small and medium-sized networks and can run on any Windows system. It requires an Ethernet or Wireless Ethernet network card supporting the NDIS 3.0 driver standard, or a standard dial-up adapter.
Type: Free to try; $99.00 to buy
Version: 4.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

9. CommView v3.3
If you're a LAN administrator, or just want to have a full picture of the traffic going through your PC or LAN segment, this application can be a useful network monitor. CommView gathers information about data passing through your dial-up connection or Ethernet card and decodes the analyzed data. You can see a list of network connections and vital IP statistics, and examine individual packets. Captured packets can be saved to log files for future analysis. A system of filters makes it possible to drop packets you don't need, or capture only those packets that you wish to capture.
Type: Free trial; $99 to keep
Version: 3.3
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000

10. DeviceMonitor 1.5
Check the status and uptime percentage of network devices from any Web browser on your network, or from virtually anywhere with a WAP-enabled cell phone. Web pages can associate comments and HTML links with each device so network administrators can identify and contact responsible parties should a device fail to respond. Send alerts via e-mail, network pop-up message, syslog message, eventlog entry, or text log file. Installation and auto-configuration can be performed in under 10 minutes for virtually any network with the included QuickConfiguration wizard. DeviceMonitor runs natively as a Windows NT/2000 service, so it doesn't stop monitoring when you logout of the console. Full on-line documentation and InstallShield program installation/removal are included.
Type: Free to try; $85.00 to buy
Version: 1.5
OS: Windows NT/2000
Limitation: 30-day trial

11. EIEI Webserver Monitor
The EIEI Server Monitor is a free, downloadable tool which allowing Web server administrators to monitor the status of their Web servers. It includes a logging facility allowing 24-7 monitoring. It is small at only 32Kb, and requires no installation.
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.2.1

12. HostMonitor 3.70
HostMonitor is a network monitor program. You can create a list of jobs and tests in advance on a "set and forget" basis. Among the many checks it can do, it can monitor any TCP service, ping a host, retrieve an URL, check the available disk space, check integrity of your files and web site, test your SQL servers, check SMTP/POP/IMAP/DNS/LDAP servers, test Windows NT services, monitor CPU Usage, and much more.
Type: Shareware
Version: 3.70
OS: Windows 98/me/NT/2000/XP

13. LiveCon!
LiveCon! is a simple Windows status tray utility which records and analyzes the status of a internet/network connection over a given period of time. The produced analysis can be used, for example, to determine when connection difficulties have occurred which, in turn, can be submitted to request credit compensation (i.e. from an ISP) during an outage.
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.2

14. Network Eagle Monitor 3.1
Network Eagle is a network monitor program. It can ping a server, monitor TCP port,check HTTP URL (with HTTP auth), test FTP link, check disk space usage, execute external commands and analyze it's return code, check databases via ODBC, monitor MS SQL server, check NT event log, check process existence, check NT service status. You can write your own script checks using JS and VBS or any other script provider like ActivePerl or Active Python installed on your system. It runs checks at regular intervals and activates predefined alerts on given condition. Available alerts: playing sound, sending e-mail (icq, pager or mobile via mail gate), external program, user-written Java, VB script, restarting NT service, rebooting computer, write record to NT event log. Also program tabulates check failure statistics and there is ability to export data to XML and HTML files.
Type: Free to try; $147.00 to buy
Version: 3.1
OS: Windows NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

15. Network File Monitor Pro 2.0
Data replication, backup and synchronization software for networks. Has flexible scheduler settings and numerous functions: file copying and moving inside LAN, HTTP, FTP and E-mail file transfer, launching programs, sending message between computers, sending E-mail messages. Works as Windows NT service.
Type: Free to try; $199.95 to buy
Version: 2.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: Requires restart every 24 hours

16. Network Monitor 5.2
Network Monitor by ActiveXperts Software allows you to monitor your network in a few clicks. It runs as a service on the Windows 2003/2000/XP/NT platform, and monitors Windows, Unix, Linux, and Novell platforms. Delivered with powerful functions to monitor Active Directory, ADSI, DNS, disk drive, disk space, DNS, event log (with content checking), Exchange 2000, file existence (with content checking), FTP site, HTTP(s) (with content checking), ICMP/Ping, MS SQL Database, Novell NDS, NTDS (NT4-compatible DS), ODBC database, Oracle databases (SQLNet), POP3 mail server, printer, process, service, SMTP mail server, TCP port (with handshaking), UDP, UNIX Shell Script (RSH), users and groups, VBScript (custom scripts), and WMI.
Type: Free to try; $199.00 to buy
Version: 5.2
OS: Windows NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

17. PC Magazine's MailPage
MailPage monitors your MAPI-compliant in-box and notifies you via pager of unread e-mail or faxes. When new messages are received, it transmits the sender's name and the subject of the message. MailPage works with both numeric and alpha pagers. For numeric pagers, the sender and subject information is encoded.
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.1

18. Proxy Workbench
Proxy Workbench is a unique proxy server ideal for developers, trainers and security experts that displays its data in real-time. You can actually see the data flowing between your e-mail client and the e-mail server, web browser and web server or even analyse FTP in both Passive and Active modes. In addition, the 'pass through' protocol handler enables analysis of protocols where the server does not readily change. The best feature is the animated connection diagram that graphically represents the history of each socket connection and allows you to drill into the finest of detail. This animation can even be exported to HTML and saved to the web!
Type: Shareware $100
Version: 1.2

19. Server Monitor Professional 1.3
Proactive centralised network and server monitoring. In the event of network errors, Server Monitor can alert you by e-mail, cell phone, or pager before problems get seriously out of hand. Monitor Exchange, NT, 2000, Oracle, SQL, HTTP, FTP, SMTP/POP3, DNS any TCP/IP, and more. Now with a new Web browser interface and support to monitor thousands of devices from 1 console
Type: Free to try; $199.00 to buy
Version: 1.3
OS: Windows NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

20. VisualPulse 3.0c
VisualPulse is a Web-based monitoring tool designed for easy reporting of Internet service availability. VisualPulse enables monitoring of Web sites, servers, and network nodes, providing real-time and historical reports for Ping, HTTP, and TCP statistics. It provides e-mail alerts for instant problem notification, and automated capture of Traceroute diagnostics for problem analysis, regardless of when the problem occurred.
Type: Free to try; $295.00 to buy
Version: 3.0c
OS: Windows 98/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 15-day trial

21. WebWatch
WebWatch immediately alerts you by e-mail or via your network if your Web server is down. It logs all appropriate events (job start, job end, test begin, server up/down, and so on). The program monitors and records performance (loading time in milliseconds) of the main page in the log file every period of time specified by the user.
Type: Freeware
Version: 4.1

Network statistic tool

2. Atelier Web Ports Traffic Analyzer
Real-time mapping of ports to processes (applications and services)! History since boot-time of all TCP, UDP and RAW ports open through Winsock and respective mapping to processes! Log since boot-time of data sent and received (up to 500 MB) by above ports! Sophisticated archiving feature allowing to review previous sessions with the same detail as the current session.
Type: Free to try, $30 to buy
Version: 1.1

3. Free Space
Free Space, a small, DOS-based, executable batch file that reveals the amount of free disk space on any local or network drive. This program offers a simple display and quick operation, and comes with detailed instructions for use. It can also be run on Windows 95/NT. New features include an improved display, an improved installation program with more options, and the ability to write checks to disk.
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.2

4. FreeSpace
Determine exactly how much free space exists on a drive or network share. This Windows NT command-line tool allows to store output in tabular form for easy import into a spreadsheet.
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.4

5. Netorb
Netorb is a small (19 kb) program which have two purposes; first, viewing the current amount of data sent and received per second on an interface and second, displaying the total amount of data sent and received.
Type: Demo
Version: 1.0

6. OpenWebScope Web Statistics 1.01
OpenWebScope WebStats is a log analyzer and Web statistics app that will generate HTML reports detailing all visits to your Web site. OpenWebScope WebStats supports all major Web server software and log files, and offers hundreds of statistical tables and graphs about your users. Its multithreaded architecture processes hundreds of log files at once, produces clear reports in HTML format, allows reports to run at any time so you can automatically see new reports, and uploads and downloads log files to and from any computer with FTP support. The reports can be automatically e-mailed to you. ZIP compressed log files, unlimited log file size suppored, HTML report templates, advanced filtering, foreign language reports. This application was written in Visual C++.
Type: Free to try; $99.00 to buy
Version: 1.01
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 35-day trial

7. ReportMagic for WinGate
This program is a cost-effective solution for analysis of your corporate internet connection usage. ReportMagic for WinGate is a log analysis tool for the WinGate proxy server that works with any 32-bit version of WinGate. It offers fast and easy report creation, detailed information about user activity and traffic through the proxy server, and a variety of reports with arbitrary time frames. It reports in HTML format, sends reports by SMTP, and has log file management features. There is a GateKeeper interface for faster navigation between users and services, powerful WinGate configuration abilities, multiple languages support, and more.
Type: Shareware $99.95
Version: 1.4.501

8. ReportServer for WinGate
ReportServer for WinGate is a tool for collection statistics about internet usage in the local network through the WinGate proxy server. This tool represents a complex of three programs providing the possibility to fully automatize data collection and analysis process on local network users activities. ReportServer for WinGate provides an advanced management features like control of tariff plans, users, groups and operators; own database tables and WinGate log files management; possibility of server administering from any computer in local network. ReportServer for WinGate provides the possibility to generate a big amount of reports about traffic distribution between IP addresses, services, users and groups.
Type: Free to try, $15 to buy
Version: 3.3

9. Script-o-Matic
This utility gives you the power to analyze every system on your 32-bit Windows TCP/IP network in just seconds. Simply put it is a tool for quickly enumerating registry values,file information, OS, free disk space, Workstation Name IP Address etc, on your entire organization, selecting targets based on the results, and then executing almost any process to achieve your desired goals. Call it an intelligent push agent, a software deployment tool, a script scheduler, it does all that.
Type: Shareware $195
Version: 2.1

10. System TS
The system is used to get and save an information about proxy server traffic and email server traffic in local network. TS System is oriented to organizations with local network including a gate to internet based on Linux server, and MS SQL Server 7.0.
Type: Shareware $10
Version: 1.01

News server tool

2. MoNooN News Bar
MoNooN NewsBar(NBar) shows the news including the breaking news to internet users in English as appbar-type on the top or bottom of you computer screen and has other functions. Features: Shows Breaking top news. Shows Breaking news about business, entertainment, politics, health, technology, science, sports, and world and enables theirs to be selected. Goes to the news web-pages by clicking the news items. Includes the timer function. Includes the e-mail checking function(for only POP3 E-mail server).
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.7

3. MoNooN Newsparer
This program downloads and displays just news articles from news-service-websites. Click any news article, and you can read the article. User can insert, delete, and modify websites. It's useful for person that search news frequantly online.
Type: Shareware $7
Version: 1.02

4. News Watch 1.0
Got a web page to look after? Set its URL address, set expected search phrases and News Watch will monitor the web page for you at regular intervals and notify you when there's a match. Organize web pages in categories. Never miss a thing on the web.
Type: Free to try; $19.90 to buy
Version: 1.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 42-day trial

5. NewsParrot
NewsParrot, a Usenet utility to help you search for news servers on the Web! It can also scan them for newsgroups of interest to you and bring up a default newsreader for viewing selected groups from the search result.
Type: Shareware $8
Version: 4.01

6. NewsWolf
NewsWolf is a tool that searches for public access news servers in specific news group. On selecting a newsgroup of interest, NewsWolf will directly connect to your default news server and begin importing the selected newsgroup's article headers. The program will expand news server names from downloaded article headers and check them automatically. The result list of news servers include their details and whether they accepts non-member postings. This program is an excellent companion to your newsreader, greatly extending the speed and access to free newsgroups.
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.3

7. Novobot
Novobot is a smart headline viewer and news ticker that can dramatically improve your web browsing experience. You build a queue from the available sites, run the queue and do your work. Novobot will load each site from the queue, and extract headlines together with sub-headings and links. When the queue processing is complete, you can browse through the resulting headline list and surf to the content of interest with your default browser. No more wandering over the entire Web in the pursuit of interesting stuff -- it's all here, in your Novobot window. Novobot differs from other available headline viewers in its ability to process not only syndicated XML content, but almost any web site (HTML) that has headlines and links clearly defined in any of its parts. Other differences include visibility of all headlines in the same window, for easy browsing, channel updating over internet, user-selectable fonts, History feature to hide read headlines, semitransparent news ticker, and more.
Type: Shareware $24.95
Version: 2.0

8. Server Hound 1.2.4
This program searches the Internet for free and open news servers. It then logs into these servers and attempts to read from certain known groups that contain postings referencing other free news servers. It adds these to its database and then checks those also. The program is fully configurable to search for whichever groups you are interested in.
Type: Free to try; $15.00 to buy
Version: 1.2.4
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: See description

9. SmartNewZ
SmartNewZ is a free for personal use private News Server for Windows. SmartNewZ provides the ability to create an electronic discussion forum, where groups of people can post messages, read messages posted by others, and reply to them. SmartNewZ is very easy to install and configure. You can be up and running within a few minutes of downloading it. No strange Unix commands. It will even take you just seconds to install it as an NT service.
Type: Free to try, $30 to buy
Version: 1.1

10. UPI News Server
The UPI News Server allows a provider to receive United Press International (UPI) news articles and information from Planet Connect and distribute them to subscribers. Articles are listed according to category and priority level. Other features of the UPI News Server include user account maintenance, IP/domain screening, restricted access capabilities, and user access history. The server has the option to operate as a Web server or as a client server. The Web server option includes templates that let you easily integrate the current look and feel of your system into the UPI News Server. If client access is desired, the UPI News Client must be used. This download is a 30-day trial version.
Type: Shareware
Version: 1.2

11. WebNews
WebNEWS is a complete web based news package which allows all news processing to be handled via a web browser rather than from a news client package. WebNEWS allows users to intermix access via a normal news client and access via the web. This can eliminate all news client installation and setup issues in one go. WebNEWS allows users to access internet news from any web browser on any machine, and provides a simple customizable news client interface for all your users. This is the web news solution for ISP's, corporations and other geographically extended enterprises.
Type: Demo $345
Version: 1.1t

Proxy route server tool

2. AllegroSurf 5.0
AllegroSurf is a proxy server that offers Web acceleration, content filters, and more. AllegroSurf is the perfect tool for network administrators, school administrators, and even home users. Features include user and group support; user login, logout, and change password capabilities; RTSP (RealPlayer) proxy server support; a task scheduler; and event logging. It features added content filtering based on Web page titles as well as meta descriptions, and the ability to import users from a CSV text file (this feature automatically creates groups as well). In addition, ASP has been added to the default list of files that won't get pre-fetched, and graphic icons have been added to pop-up menus. It also features TCP and UDP port mapping, improved internal file storage and backup, and increased stability as well as some minor bug fixes.
Type: Free to try; $59.95 to buy
Version: 5.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

3. CCProxy
CCProxy is a proxy server for Windows. It's very easy to be configurated, simple but powerful! You can share internet access via Modem, ISDN, ADSL, DDN, and the browser can connect to internet via ccproxy at port 808. The program supports SOCKS 4/5 proxy protocol at port 1080. It especially supports ICQ, cuteftp, etc. Other features include simultaneous observation of Proxy user flow, efficient management of IP account, and more.
Type: Free to try, $50 to buy
Version: 5.3

4. ComSocks
ComSocks can share your internet connection with client computers quickly and easily! Version 3.06 now offers full support for Windows ME, as well as beta support of VPN connections using the PPTP and IPSec (IKE and ESP) protocols. Optimization of code means ComSocks now runs faster than ever! ComSocks still supports transparent NAT connection sharing, port mapping, connection logging, and a wide range of daemons including: HTTP, Email, SOCKS 4/5, DNS, DHCP, FTP, Telnet, and RealAudio. Also supports Dial On Demand, as well as remote control of the connection from client computer.
Type: Shareware $35
Version: 3.06

5. ComSocks 4.0
ComSocks is a proxy and firewall server for Windows supporting SOCKS 4 and 5, FTP, Telnet, POP3, SMTP, NNTP, ICQ, and IRC applications. It allows a small local network to connect to the Internet via a single dial-up connection and protects your network from Internet hackers. ComSocks can share your Internet connection with client computers. Version 3.08a offers full support for Windows ME, as well as support for Netmeeting and VPN connections using the PPTP and IPSec (IKE and ESP) protocols. Optimization of code means ComSocks now runs faster than ever. ComSocks still supports transparent NAT connection sharing, port mapping, connection logging, and a wide range of daemons including: HTTP, Email, SOCKS 4/5, DNS, DHCP, FTP, Telnet, and RealAudio. It also supports Dial On Demand, as well as remote control of the connection from client computer.
Type: Free to try; $29.00 to buy
Version: 4.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

6. Easy Proxy 1.02
proxy server is a technique used to cache information on a Web server and acts as an intermediary between a Web client and that Web server. It basically holds the most commonly and recently used content from the World Wide Web for users in order to provide quicker access and to increase server security. This is common for an ISP especially if they have a slow link to the Internet. Proxy servers are also constructs that allow direct Internet access from behind a firewall. They open a socket on the server, and allow communication via that socket to the Internet. For example, if your computer is inside a protected network, and you want to browse the Web using Netscape, you would set up a proxy server on a firewall. The proxy server would be configured to allow requests from your computer, trying for port 80, to connect to its port 1080, and it would then redirect all requests to the proper places.
Type: Free to try; $15 to buy
Version: 1.02
OS: Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP

7. ezProxy 2.4.3
ezProxy provides everything you need to simultaneously connect all your computers to the Internet through just one simple connection with your existing service provider. ezProxy supports Internet connections of nearly any type. ezProxy can work for many popular programs, such as Netscape Navigator, MS Internet Explorer, Eudora, Icq, and FTP programs, RealAudio, and many, many more. For your Internet connectivity needs. ezProxy has many features to make Internet access easier and cheaper, saving you time and money, at the same time providing a high level of security and flexibility. Features: Multiple protocol support, Remote administration, User access limition by protocol, length, time, Mac address limition, Policy filter, Proxy cascading, DNS support, Show real-time activities, Dialup networking support, Ban List, AdPopupKillers.
Type: Free to try; $30.00 to buy
Version: 2.4.3
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: Only 5 users

8. FreeProxy 3.0
FreeProxy enables you to connect to the Internet and share the connection. It can proxy HTTP, POP, SMTP, and FTP over HTTP. It includes TCP tunneling, demand dialing, auto-dialing using a calendar, inactivity hangup, the logging of all Web sites connected, the ability to filter/forbid access to specified Web sites, comprehensive logging, hex dump of messages, online help, and run in foreground or service. Connect to the Internet or via another proxy. A mini Web server is included.
Type: Freeware
Version: 3.0
OS: Windows 98/NT/2000/XP Pro

9. HiProxy 2.1
HiProxy is a proxy support utility. Quick and easy proxy setting directly from Internet Explorer. Build and maintain your own proxy server lists. Provides better privacy protection, anonymous surfing. Enable, disable and change proxy settings with just 3 clicks from the browser. Verify proxy servers worldwide for availability, anonymity and speed. Build and maintain proxy server lists with ability to sort, comment, coloring, etc. Import proxy addresses directly from the Web or from text files. Support for SOCKS 4 and 5 proxy servers. Easy Java switch - turn Java on and off with just two clicks. Separate proxy settings for each dial-up and LAN connection.
Type: Free to try; $19.95 to buy
Version: 2.1
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial, multiple selection disabled

10. PPPshar Pro
PPPshar Pro is a proxy server that enables you to share a single internet connection of any type among several computers in a network. All the internet facilities, such as e-mail, WWW, FTP, Telnet, IRC, Real Audio/Video, ICQ, SOCKS 4 & 5, are preconfigured to get started immediately. Home/SOHO networks, SMEs, educational institutions, and others can connect by LAN to the internet securely and cost-effectively. It has a simple interface, no configuration hassles, and is easy to use.
Type: Shareware (Free Trial)
Version: 1.9

11. Proxy - Pro Professional GateKeeper 4.5
Proxy-Pro Professional GateKeeper is a proxy server firewall that allows you to share, secure and accelerate your Internet connection. Proxy-Pro Professional GateKeeper is the complete Internet Sharing solution for business and corporate use, allowing your company's network to access the Internet using a single Internet account, while also providing a high level of security and control. Proxy-Pro Professional Gatekeeper allows you to distribute your Internet connection over your entire network using only one Internet account, supporting all proxy services: HTTP, FTP, Telnet, Real Audio, Pop 3, SSL, RTSP, SOCKS4, SOCKS5, MAPPED LINK (TCP), MAPPED PORT (UDP).
Type: Free to try; $39.00 to buy
Version: 4.5
OS: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP

12. ProxyChain 1.0
Fully-customizable system that allows you to connect to the Internet through multiple chains of proxy servers, thereby concealing your actual IP address. ProxyChain supports both HTTP and SOCKS4 protocols which makes it efficient enough to be used for Web browsing, e-mail sending, FTP (file transfer protocol), and even chatting. When installed on a server, ProxyChain can act as a standalone HTTP or SOCKS4 proxy server. ProxyChain can help you create an entire pool of proxy chains; each chain can contain any number of proxy servers. When you, for example, request a Web page your computer connects only to the first proxy in a chain. A tunneling request is then created between servers in each proxy chain; and by turn, between chains in your proxy pool (a collection of proxy chains). Afterwards, your request is carried from one proxy to another and from one chain to the following one until it reaches the last proxy in your pool. The request is then sent to the actual target server you specified through your browser.
Type: Free to try; $39.00 to buy
Version: 1.0
OS: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
Limitation: Shuts down every 15 minutes

13. WinProxy 3-User 5.0a
WinProxy eliminates the complexity and expense of maintaining multiple phone lines, modems and user accounts for each individual connection as required under conventional schemes. Combining the advantages of the latest Internet connection sharing technology, WinProxy is an exceptionally easy-to-install, easy-to-use software package. WinProxy runs on a single Windows 95/98/NT/2000/Me/XP based PC and supports virtually any local area network (LAN), including wireless connections. Internet access through WinProxy is virtually transparent to the network's users. Users simply open their browser or e-mail application and are automatically connected to the Internet as if they had their own dedicated connection.
Type: Free to try; $59.95 to buy
Version: 5.0a
OS: Windows 9x/Me/NT/2k/XP,TCP/IP,two network cards
Limitation: 30-day trial

14. WinRoute Pro
WinRoute Pro is a robust network firewall with a sophisticated NAT router, MAC layer firewall with stateful packet inspection, DHCP server, SMTP/POP3 Mail server and Proxy server with Cache. WinRoute Pro includes strong VPN support including PPTP and IPSEC protocols. WinRoute Pro also serves UNIX, Mac, Linux; AS400 clients in both Ethernet and TokenRing environments and it can be managed remotely across the internet.
Type: Free to try, $149 to buy
Version: 4.2

15. WinYxy Proxy Suite
WinYxy Proxy Suite is a complete Proxy/FireWall Software which includes DNS, FTP, HTTP (w. cache), HTTPS, PNA (RealAudio), SOCKS 4/5, TelNet and TCP/UDP port mapping. Incoming/Outgoing restrictions can be set for every service. Ideal for home and/or small business companies. WinYxy is a Windows integrated product witn an easy Control Panel Manager.
Type: Shareware $85
Version: 1.21

16. yvProxyCacheMan
Inspect WEB cache of your proxy server! First, you can perform thorough search through the cache to get the list of found items. This search uses multiple select criteria, including full text search and search by URL. Next you can inspect found items one by one or you can save or delete them all together. You can view cached file attributes, open it with your browser with a double-click (or right mouse button), or even delete it from cache. You can also instruct yvProxyCacheMan to store all (or only one) found files in a single directory or in the directory tree structure, that replicates directory structure of WEB sites, that you visited. This is very helpful feature for downloading WEB sites or some parts of them.
Type: Freeware
Version: 2.1

Remote computing tool

2. Atelier Web Remote Commander 3.1
AWRC provides lots of powerful tools for remote management and audit. With such tools you will be able to perform operations on the remote system that privileged remote interactive users himself could only dream about. With AWRC you have the knowledge and capabilities to do virtually anything on the remote computer.
Type: Free to try; $49.95 to buy
Version: 3.1
OS: Windows NT/2000/XP, Administrator privileges
Limitation: 15-day or 30-use trial

3. Client for Remote Administrator 2.1
'Client for Remote Administrator' - powerful wrapper for Remote Administrator v 2.1. If you are the system administrator or member of support team - then 'Client for Remote Administrator' can interest you. What is the Remote Administrator? Radmin is an award-winning remote control program that enables you to work on one or more remote computers from your own. It is a complete remote control solution with all key features such as File Transfer, NT security, Telnet and Multilanguage support included. What is the 'Client for Remote Administrator'? Those who is already familiar with program Remote Administrator, know that its address book is not too convenient for work with a plenty of computers, and program feature set is not too big.
Type: Free to try; $15.00 to buy
Version: 2.1
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

4. PlanetRemote Remote Control 1.15
PlanetRemote is a complete software package that allows you to take control of your computer remotely as if you were sitting right in front of it. You can control your computer using a standard web browser from any computer connected to the Internet or your local network. Best of all, no software is required on the client computer to control your computer remotely. PlanetRemote will automatically assign your computer a static Internet Name that tracks your computer's current IP address and allows you to connect to your computer from a remote location using an easy to remember name. You can also choose your own Internet Name or use your own domain name.
Type: Free to try; $20.00 to buy
Version: 1.15
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Windows NT SP6.0
Limitation: 30-day trial

5. Remote Registry Merge 1.0
The Remote Registry Merge 1.0 program allows you to import/merge any registry file (.reg) to remote computers on a NT Networks under Administrator privilege. Major features: Capture all computers on your network and add them to the machine tree for easy drag/drop.
Type: Free to try; $49.00 to buy
Version: 1.0
OS: Windows NT/2000/XP

6. Remote Task Manager 3.7.52
Remote Task Manager (RTM) is a systems control interface that can be run from any remote Windows NT/2000/XP computer. This enables a Systems Administrator to control most aspects of a remote environment. The simple-to-use, tabbed interface separates applications, services, devices, processes, events, shared resources and performance monitor, making each of these very easy to control. A Systems Administrator can start or stop services or devices, add new services or devices, manage the run level and adjust the security (permissions, auditing and owner). The Process Function and the Task Manager allows remote termination and adjusting of priority. An Event Viewer lets the Administrator view all events as though they were being run on the host computer. The Performance Monitor displays a dynamic overview of the computer's performance (CPU and memory usage). RTM even supports remote installs, enabling a Systems Administrator to set up a service on remote machines without ever having to physically go to them. RTM adds the ability to lock/shutdown/reboot and to create processes on remote computers.
Type: Free to try; $40.00 to buy
Version: 3.7.52
OS: Windows NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

7. RemotelyAnywhere 4.7
RemotelyAnywhere is remote control software that allows fast and secure access and control of your PC or network from any web browser without the need for client software. You can download a fully functioning 30-Day trial. Features include: Remote Control, File Transfer, User-Defined Access Control, Full Suite of Admin Tools, SSH and Telnet Servers, WAP Compatibility. Ideal for Windows XP, 2000 and NT. RemotelyAnywhere is protected with the highest SSL or SSH encryption standards. When running on Windows NT-based computers, RemotelyAnywhere tightly integrates with Windows NT's security model.
Type: Free to try; $99.00 to buy
Version: 4.7
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

8. Virtual Network Computing 3.3.6
Virtual Network Computing (VNC) is a remote display system that allows you to view and work on one computer's desktop using a different computer and platform from anywhere on the Internet. For example, you can use VNC on your PC to display a Unix environment running on a large server in another room. It allows you to control the mouse and keyboard input to the remote computer as well as view its display. VNC also works as a Java-client applet in a browser.
Type: Freeware
Version: 3.3.6
OS: Windows 95/98/NT/2000, network card, TCP/IP

9. VNCScan Console 3.5.1
VNCScan is a utility that brings life to AT&T's Virtual Network Computing (VNC) software. VNC is free and allows you to remote control computers on your network. VNCScan collects these computers and groups them together.
Type: Free to try; $30.00 to buy
Version: 3.5.1
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

Spy tool

2. Network Spy 2.0
Network Spy is a ethernet packet capture program that displays network traffic in real time. It may be used to diagnose network problems, in application development, gathering statistics and snooping on network traffic.
Type: Free to try; $49.00 to buy
Version: 2.0
OS: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: limited to 3 minutes of packet capture at a time

3. Spy Software X 7.2
Spy software X comes complete with 10 tools to help you secretly monitor everything your spouse, kids, or employees do on the computer or the Internet. Spy Software X tools includes Remote Monitoring, Keylog Emailer, KeyWord Alerter, Screen Capture, Keylogger, Folder Hider, Clear Tracks Utility (Windows/Internet), Network Monitor, Archive Utility, PC Tracking, Stealth Webcam, and Secure File Deletion. Spy Software X operates in stealth mode. Users will not be aware of its existence. A special hot key and login is necessary to invoke the program. Users are unable to terminate or uninstall the program.
Type: Free to try; $39.90 to buy
Version: 7.2
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: Icon in system tray

4. SpyBlocker 6.3b
Free software often comes at the price of included spyware, which sends information back to the software company and receives annoying banner ads that slow down your Internet Connection. SpyBlocker Blocks ads from ad-supported software, disabling the ad module and tracking capabilities without disabling the functionality of the program. SpyBlocker blocks Spyware from transmitting your personal information. By using single-pixel Web Bugs and other Tracking Methods, others acquire information about you, your machine and your browsing habits. SpyBlocker Blocks the activity of Spyware, Ads, Cookies, Web Bugs, Scripts, Worms, Scanners and Adware while you use your computer.
Type: Free to try; $20.00 to buy
Version: 6.3b
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 15-day trial

5. Surf Spy 2.1
Surf Spy is an invisible tool that monitors the Internet activity on your computer. It captures the link (URL) of every visited Web site and stores it to a password-protected, encrypted file. For remote surveillance of networked PCs the log file can be sent secretly with e-mail to a specified receiver. In the stealth mode, Surf Spy does not show up in the system tray, taskbar, or task list. Surf Spy is compatible with all Web browsers. Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Opera, AOL, and Mozilla have been used during testing. Surf Spy Enterprise allows logging to a centralized server. It allows companies and individuals to track the surfing habit of all PCs and users easily and invisibly. It logs the visited Web site, user name, IP numbers, computer name, and access times into a password-protected, encrypted file.
Type: Free to try; $30.00 to buy
Version: 2.1
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: Invisible feature disabled

6. WebCam Spy 2.0
WebCam Spy is a Windows application which allows you to upload your own Webcam and to open a file of Internet image addresses, and have those images dynamically downloaded and automatically refreshed over the Internet. You can still observe your favourite Cam while surfing around the Internet. If you want to, WebCam Spy will appear automatically in the foreground or it'll be visible, as a 'Stay on top' program, all the time. WebCam Spy can save the pics to your harddrive, that way you don't need to sit on your pc to realize changes of a Webcam. Browse on the evening or the other day through the locally saved pics. The 'automatically messaging service' reaches you even by SMS to your celluar phone as soon as something is going on at one of your favourite WebCams.
Type: Free to try; $14.95 to buy
Version: 2.0
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

7. Win-Spy 7.2.3
Win-Spy comes with a screen-capture utility with idle detect, a key recorder, an auto e-mailer, a keyword alerter by e-mail, a folder hider, monitoring across networks, a clear tracks utility (Windows/Internet), an archive utility, a remote installer, PC tracking, a Webcam via Internet, secure file deletion and seek and eliminate anti-spyware.
Type: Free to try; $19.95 to buy
Version: 7.2.3
OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: Icon in system tray

Telnet server tool

2. WAC Telnet/SSH Server 1.3
Try this full-featured Telnet server, SSH server, and serial port server for Windows NT/2000/XP systems. It allows multiple users to log onto a Windows NT/2000/XP server and perform remote access. It supports different clients on different platforms. The free built-in client supports full use of colors, the keyboard, and the mouse. It has high performance, high reliability, and low resource consumption. Also bundled is a collection of remote administration tools, including file manager, Registry editor, text/binary file editor, command-line tools, process viewer, session manager, e-mail inbox, and more. Windows administrator can set up a flexible access control plan for all or individual users, user groups, and/or client addresses. It supports true client side printing without any additional configuration. WAC Server's SSH service also provides support to SFTP server, two-way port forwarding, public-key authentication, and more.
Type: Free to try; $99.00 to buy
Version: 1.3
OS: Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP
Limitation: 2-user limit, nag screen

3. Windows 2000 Telnet Server Flooding Vulnerability Patch
A remote denial of service vulnerability has been discovered in the Telnet Server that ships with Microsoft Windows 2000. The denial of service can occur when a malicious client sends a particular malformed string to the server. Although the Telnet service is provided as part of Windows 2000 products, the service is not enabled by default, and customers who have not enabled it would not be at risk. Even in affected systems, the effect of the vulnerability is limited to Telnet itself ?there is no capability to cause other services to fail, or to cause Windows 2000 to fail. Telnet services could be restored after an attack by restarting the Telnet Server.
Type: Freeware

Terminal telnet tool

2. KoalaTerm Telnet Terminal 4.11
KoalaTerm is a full-featured Telnet client and terminal emulator for Windows platforms. It provides full emulation to VT terminal series (including all display attributes, line attributes, ANSI color, downloadable soft character set, true trasparent client-side printing, and much more), with additional features such as scroll back buffer, flexible font selection, total key mapping, color mapping, file transfer, printing translation, and so on. KoalaTerm has scripting capability built in for you to automate your daily jobs with your host applications, and it also provides macro recording for you to generate scripts automatically. KoalaTerm supports a wide range of character sets including most European and double-byte charsets, and host applications can use their soft character set to display special symbols and even images. Serial port and modem communication is also supported, and a secured version also supports SSH1 and SSH2 connections with strong encryption and digital signature.
Type: Free to try; $39.00 to buy
Version: 4.11
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitation: 30-day trial

3. Mocha Telnet
Mocha W32 Telnet is an Windows 95/98/2000/NT application. It makes it possible to connect to a host via TCP/IP with the Telnet or SSH1 protocol and emulate a VT220 terminal.
Type: Shareware
Version: 1.4

4. Nexus Mainframe Terminal 4.53
Nexus Mainframe Terminal is a Winsock-based Telnet 3270 emulator that features recording, script language, host printing, file transferring, and HLLAPI support. It also supports a secure host interface based on SSL, supports TN5250 emulation, and includes an FTP client. This program features full TN3270E support in both the terminal and the printer emulation according to RFC2355. New version adds several new script functions and some more HLLAPI functions. Improved the VT/ANSI emulation.
Type: Free to try; $40.00 to buy
Version: 4.53
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Winsock

5. PenguiNet
PenguiNet is a fully featured Telnet and SSH client for Windows, designed to be powerful while remaining easy to use. PenguiNet features include VT100 and VT102 emulation, Linux terminal emulation, Linux colours, Secure Shell (SSH) connections, SCP (Secure CoPy) connections, port forwarding, multiple connection windows, user-definable 'Connection profiles', NAWS support (allowing remote applications to be resized). PenguiNet scores 100+4 out of a possible 100+10 in vttest, and is available as a fully-functional 30-day trial (22USD/15UKP/24EUR to register). This program does NOT contain adverts or adware.
Type: Free to try, $22 to buy
Version: 2.0

6. ShellGuard
ShellGuard is an All-In-One Secure Shell and Telnet client. It features many protocols (SSH1/SSH2/Telnet), console mode terminal emulator (VT100/VT102/VT220/ANSI/SCO/xterm/Win2K/Linux), named sessions, automatic login, SOCKS5 proxy support and integrated Secure Copy (scp) program. SCP activated as command-line utility and uses a syntax similar to the SSH scp command. Ciphers supported in SSH implementation: 3DES, Blowfish, IDEA, DES and Arcfour, as well as password, DSA and RSA public key authentication. For minimize traffic SSH sessions is compressed.
Type: Shareware (Free Trial)
Version: 3.45

7. ShellTelnet
ShellTelnet is a Windows telnet client intended for use with a Unix/Linux shell account. In addition to the classic telnet functionality, ShellTellnet introduces a new way of browsing Unix hosts. ShellTelnet allows the user to browse files and folders on a remote machine using the Windows Explorer interface. ShellTelnet includes a hidden FTP client. It makes possible to transfer files slow and archaic utilities like Kermit and zmodem.
Type: Freeware
Version: 2.0

8. Telnetfp
Telnetfp is a small tool which identifies a remote host's operating system by looking at the telnet options negotiating phase. The requirement for this to be succesful, is that the remote system is running a telnet server. It comes with plenty of fingerprints already defined, and if a new fingerprint is discovered is should be mailed to the author for inclusion in the database.
Type: Demo
Version: 0.1.2

9. TelStar
TelStar is a telnet client for Windows 95/98/NT. TelStar's feature set is designed to make it a useful tool for a business. TelStar also includes many of the display features not usually found in windows-based telnet clients
Type: Free to try, $30 to buy
Version: 1.8.6

10. TN3270 Plus
TN3270 Plus is a flexible, efficient and inexpensive terminal emulator application for connecting Windows PC users to IBM mainframe, AS/400, and UNIX systems via TCP/IP. TN3270 Plus supports telnet, telnet 3270 (TN3270), telnet 3270 enhancements (TN3270E) and telnet 5250 (TN5250). TN3270 Plus includes terminal emulation for 3270, 5250, VT220, VT100 and ANSI terminals, printer emulation for 3287 printers and an integrated set of TCP/IP utilities in a compact easy to use product.
Type: Free to try, $40 to buy
Version: 2.3

Web server tool

2. Apache
a wonderful http web server for php, perl, java and so on.
Type: Freeware
Version: 2.0.47
OS: windows(all)

3. BadBlue Personal Edition 2.2
Share photos, videos, music, and business files with friends and colleagues instantly. Tired of paying a service to share your files (and the hassle of sending your files to their site)? BadBlue shares files directly from your own PC, using the cable/DSL/broadband/dialup connection you already paid for! BadBlue lets you run a no-hassle Web site on your own PC for free, including a domain name you can choose. Within seconds, you can transform your PC into a friendly, file-sharing Web server with all the power of a real server on the Internet. Remote users can search for files, explore your shared folders, and run full-blown applications created in HTML, PHP, Perl, and so on.
Type: Free to try; $29.99 to buy
Version: 2.2
OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

4. DSL_Vdns
DSL_Vdns Service allows users with ADSL, DSL, ISDN & Cable Modem type connections to host their own Website with their own Domain Name with a Dynamic IP Address. DSL_Vdns Client/Server software is freeware however, users must register for a subscription-based service.
Type: Freeware
Version: 2.1

5. Lil HTTP Server
Small but fast Windows 32-bit Web Server. Server consists of a single EXE file only 112K in size. Supports Basic security, CGI, and SSI. Very easy to use and to setup. Demo CGI Scripts included to help get you started. Newly Added features include: Hit Logging, and enhanced security with multi-user support with individual user access control.
Type: Freeware
Version: 2.2

6. MiniMax Web Server
MiniMax is a secure, fast and small (<60k) http/1.1 web server for Windows-based computers. It is ideal for a department or mid-sized company's intranet web-site or for personal use. It is also great for creating a web-site-on-a-CD-ROM. MiniMax requires no setup other than on the command line. Great care has been taken to ensure that MiniMax works every time, all the time, and that it cannot be hacked. MiniMax is free for corporate, personal, academic or government use. A license to distribute it is available, and Visual C++ source code is available. It is trivial to install.
Type: Freeware
Version: 1.5

7. OmniHTTPd
There are two versions of OmniHTTPd currently available: OmniHTTPd Professional for Windows 98/ME & NT/2K; The latest release is Version 2.08 for Windows 98/ME & NT/2K. Please read the license agreement before you use this software. To prevent outdated versions from being used, the current release will expire on January 1st, 2002. A newer free version will always be available before the next expiry date. Purchased (commercial) versions never expire.
Type: Freeware
Version: 2.08

8. Phusion Webserver
Phusion can be setup so that friends, family, clients, or co-workers can login to your computer, safely and securly from any internet connected computer in the world. No setup fees, no startup fees, no waiting, simply download and install Phusion, activate it, and your computer becomes a web site. You can pick the files and directories you want to share, and feel safe knowing that's all the users can access with Phusion's secure technology. Comes complete with help files.
Type: Shareware $29.95
Version: 1.0

9. Sambar Server
Sambar Server is a free, multithreaded HTTP server for Windows 95/NT. Its features include HTTP proxy, search engine, log analysis, security, server-side scripting, and DLLs (sample source code included). This program includes an unbuffered CGI support, native FTP proxy, a sacrypt encryption utility, and significantly faster full-text indexing.
Type: Shareware $75.00
Version: 4.4 beta 6