Misc. Shell Enhancements - Disc 6

Alix - Version 1.0 

Published by Global Media  Platform Win 95/98 
Alix (317 KBytes)

A program that will change your desktop wallpaper everytime you run it. If you would like your wallpaper to change everytime you reboot your computer, put the Alix shortcut icon in your StartUp group.

 

AutoBright - Version 0.2 

Published by Michael Warner  Platform Win 95/98 
AutoBright (185 KBytes)

Solves the problem of programs (particularly 3D games) whose output is too dark or bright. It enables you to set up individual brightness/contrast (gamma) profiles for any program and a default for all others. It lives in the taskbar's tray and uses no CPU time except when necessary. An IID-compliant video driver is required; most such drivers offer gamma control in the Display control panel.

 

Avalon Resource & Multimedia Explorer - Version 1.10 

Published by Staloverov Yuri  Platform Win 95/98 
Avalon Resource & Multimedia Explorer (196 KBytes)

This program designed as Microsoft Windows« 95 ShellExplorer extension and works within Explorer frame. When the program is running it creates additional view pane on the right side of the Explorer window. Current version of this program provide to user the following functionality: - view icons located inside Win32 DLLs and executable files and save them as ico files. It is possible to save single icons and all icons located inside module at once to specified directory. - quick preview for anima

 

CoolTaskBar - Version 2.0 

Published by OwnerWorld Software  Platform Win 95/98/NT 
CoolTaskBar (343 KBytes)

Actually an add-on to the native Windows Task Bar. It makes your Task Bar to look cool (flat) - exactly as toolbars in modern Windows applications (other options are also available). You may also define window groups which cause the window buttons on your Task Bar to be arranged not in the order of applications start, but in the order you want them to appear. For example, you might want that the buttons of MS Internet Explorer to appear the leftmost ones, then you would place the buttons for you

 

DlgXRSizer - Resizes Windows Dialogs - Version 3.0.9 

Published by Graeme K Chandler  Platform Win 95/98/NT 
DlgXRSizer - Resizes Windows Dialogs (20 KBytes)

Tired of having your open/save dialogs all sized the way Microsoft want them? Want to set your own size for these and other dialogs? This little utility will allow you to specify the size of the open/save dialogs, browse-for-folder dialogs and, if you are a Delphi programmer, various Delphidialogs (View Unit/Form dialog and String List property edit dialog).

 

ExtendedCharacterMap - Version 1.20a 

Published by Sony Arianto Kurniawan  Platform Win 95/98/NT 
ExtendedCharacterMap (189 KBytes)

A replacement for the Windows Character Map utility that provides a larger display of sample characters. The utility is especially useful for viewing the pictures in a symbol or Dingbat font. As a bonus, the keystroke name is displayed in the bottom right corner of the screen. Any character or series of characters can be quickly copied to the Clipboard.

 

IconSaver - Version 1.1 

Published by Mario Knok  Platform Win 95/98/NT 
IconSaver (29 KBytes)

Small desktop utility. Use it to save and restore icons' positions on the desktop window.

 

Illumination - Version Beta 1 

Published by Daniel Parnell  Platform Win 95/98/NT 
Illumination (545 KBytes)

Allows window borders to be customized to take on any look imaginable, even non-rectangular windows become possible. This release is mostly just a proof of concept showing that it can be done. The next major release will allow most aspects of the Win32 environment to be customized, not just the window borders.

 

InfoTip Extension - Version 2.0.4.104 

Published by Norio Nomura  Platform Win 95/98/NT 
InfoTip Extension (335 KBytes)

A shell extension for MSIE4.0 or later. InfoTip is New Shell feature that introduced by MSIE4.0, Small window thatappears when you point Mouse Cursor at "My Computer","Network Neighborhood" or "Recycle Bin". "InfoTip Extension" adds this InfoTip feature to files that not supported by MSIE. You just need to point at file, if you want to view that's information.

 

More Property Sheet - Version 1.0 

Published by Rei S.  Platform Win 95/NT 
More Property Sheet (90 KBytes)

A shell extension to add 3 pages, [Touch], [Icons] and [Bitmaps], to file's property sheet. Very simple, but handy one. Enjoy!

 

Mouse Stick - Version 1.0 

Published by Brendan Arthurs  Platform Win 95/98/NT 
Mouse Stick (247 KBytes)

Allows you to control your mouse cursor with a joystick. Totally replace your mouse. Joysick button 1 is the left mouse button. Button 2 is the right mouse button.Requires the VB 5.0 Runtimes.

 

MY Boot Manager - Version 2.6 

Published by Yuri Margolin  Platform Win 95/98 
MY Boot Manager (417 KBytes)

System utility that helps you to configure 2 or more versions of Windows 95/98 on one computer. Source Codes are included.

 

OEM Logo Changer - Version 1.2b 

Published by Eee Jay Softhouse  Platform Win 95/98 
OEM Logo Changer (173 KBytes)

Easily customize the information presented in your system control panel and add some spice to Windows 95! With this freeware tool you can add your personal logo and some additional informations.

 

Omniquad Active Interface - Version 1.1b 

Published by Omniquad  Platform Win 95/98/NT 
Omniquad Active Interface (313 KBytes)

Intelligence is coming to a computer near you - ActiveInterface has the unique ability to recognize how you use your computer and adjust your Windows environment accordingly. Its intuitive capacity to provide active feedback based on your everyday actions will make your life easier, and the time spent at your computer more enjoyable.

 

Paranoid XMAS Bart - Version 3.2 

Published by Pablo Costaguta  Platform Win 95/98/NT 
Paranoid XMAS Bart (161 KBytes)

Let Bart Simpson follow your mouse cursor with his eyes while he lies on your desktop. Runs on Windows 95/98/NT and has many configuration options like front/side view, custom or transparent background, always on top, auto hide, etc.

 

ProStart - Version 1.0.36 

Published by Chris Callaway  Platform Win 95/98 
ProStart (1501 KBytes)

Will execute a different set of startup items, or Startup Profile, depending on the logged in user name. It also offers several other advanced startup options: Skip the loading of all startup items. Delay loading the startup items for up to 60seconds after login. This delay countdown can be paused and resumed as you wish, or you can skip the delay and execute the Startup Profile right away. Step by step confirmation of each startup item.

 

Run - Version 2.0 

Published by Ronaldo  Platform Win 95/98 
Run (364 KBytes)

Run will either delete the run command off the start menu or Reinstall the Run command onto the start menu.

 

System Logo Changer - Version 1.0 

Published by Mark Linders  Platform Win 95/98 
System Logo Changer (188 KBytes)

With this program you can add/change the logo that isdisplayed at the System Properties menu.

 

Tweaki for Power Users - Version 1.1 

Published by JerMar Software  Platform Win 95/98/NT 
Tweaki for Power Users (2552 KBytes)

Tweaki gives you all the usual Desktop management ability the other utilities have. Plus you can create your own context sensitive right click menus using TweakiÆs Right Click Wizard. This allows you to launch an application other than the one it is registered with. Management of apps that launch at system startup -including those hidden in the registry. Tweaki also gives you control over Windows 95/98/NTÆs hidden boot options. Includes Help along with install/uninstall program.

 

What is This? - Version 2.01 

Published by Jimjams  Platform Win 95/98/NT 
What is This? (503 KBytes)

What is this? will help you to manage your files, remembering description, in an easy and not intrusive way.Wit integrates with your Windows 95 or NT4.0 shell and is every time ready to use in the context menu of files and Desktop objects. Wit gets only a few disk space and stores your data in a little and quick database. Wit is a shell extension which enables you to store and review file descriptions.

 

White Weenie Amp - Version 1.0 

Published by Scott Gonyea  Platform Win 95/98/NT 
White Weenie Amp (97 KBytes)

A WinAmp skin based on Magic: The Gathering. It's using the White colored deck, but it's very slick with brown borders and a style even non-magic players will love!

 

Win-Res-Q - Version 1.0 

Published by HeaT  Platform Win 95/98/NT 
Win-Res-Q (136 KBytes)

This small proggy rescues 'lost' windows. A lost window is the hidden window of an application that usually sits on your taskbar with a cute small trayicon, but is no longer accessible because your 95/98 has done the 'explorer crash' again. Usually you have to restart Windows to get your icons back. Use this program to access your hidden applications after losing your trayicons. Also useful for exposing strange hidden windows lurking around your desktop.

 

Windows Make-Up - Version 2.0 beta 4 

Published by Simone Avogadro  Platform Win 95/98/NT 
Windows Make-Up (178 KBytes)

Enances the Win95 GUI by: Enlargeing file dialogs, autosizing combo-boxes (i.e.: file type choice) to the content, adding fine (and user selectable) icons on common buttons(OK/Yes/No/Cancel..).

 

WinEject - Version 1.2 

Published by Ingo Heeskens  Platform Win 95/98/NT 
WinEject (23 KBytes)

After starting, WinEject it will install a small icon in the system tray near to the clock. Double-click on it with the left mouse-button and your cd-rom drive will open, click once and it will close. This program is also able to eject other media, like ZIP-drives.

 

WinShaper - Version 1.0 

Published by Damjan Vavpotic  Platform Win 95/98/NT 
WinShaper (150 KBytes)

Tired of rectangular windows? With this application you can change the shape of any window on desktop!!! Window of any program can be shaped as a triangle,a circle, a cross,a heart and many more.

 

Z-Desk - Version 2.0 

Published by Gerhard K. Ziran  Platform Win 95/98 
Z-Desk (949 KBytes)

Running as a menu- and borderless fullscreen program,Z-DESK consists of a number of screens designed after the computer displays in Star Trek:The Next Generation and Star Trek:Voyager. It enables you to start programs and desktop items, set up "Personal" shortcut folders for different users, establish Dial-Up and HyperTerminal connections, access Control Panel applets, launch links from your Favorites folder, list and switch to user tasks, display system information, shutdown or restart your sys

 

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