<body text="Each month our disc editors work hard to bring you the best full products you'll find on any magazine disc. In addition to our exclusive free software you'll also find trial versions of new releases plus playable games demos. Our 'In The Mag' section contains software and documents that tie in with articles in this month's issue. You can also search for programs that have appeared on previous discs using our disc contents file.
The software on the disc is divided into categories including full products, limited demos and trial applications. Click on the category names on the left to see the contents of the category, and click on the application names for further details including website links, system requirements, and how to install the software.
We hope you enjoy the software on this disc.
David Ludlow,
Editor" />
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<link title="Spy Sweeper" >
<step text="The Spy Sweeper trial includes the ability to scan your PC for spyware. Once installed, select 'Sweep' from the list of options on the left-hand side, or by clicking the 'Sweep' button on the Spy Sweeper software's Home screen.
Click the button below to install the software.
" label="Install" href="Extras\SpySweeper\SpySweeperNeenerSetup_GBR.exe" />
<main text="Each month's Computer Shopper disc delivers the greatest selection of full software and world exclusive releases from the biggest brand names in software publishing." />
</intro>
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<link title="PC Pitstop Optimize" >
<step text="This free scan will tell you how you can optimise your PC, by identifying unecessary files, Registry errors and applications which run at startup and slow your PC's performance." label="Install" href="Extras\PC Pitstop\optimize-setup-5120.exe" />
</link>
</banner>
<entries>
<entry title="Firetrust MailWasher Pro 6.1" shorttitle="Firetrust MailWasher Pro" >
<description text="The ultimate spam blocker software. Stop spam and unwanted email with the award winning MailWasher Pro. It's easy to use and very effective." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="Firetrust MailWasher Pro" >
<step text="Click the button below to install the software, ensuring that you are first connected to the internet.
Follow the setup instructions when prompted." label="Install" href="Full Products\Firetrust MailWasher Pro\MailWasher Pro 6.1 Dennis Pub.exe" />
<entry title="iolo System Shield 3.1.15 Internet Security" shorttitle="iolo System Shield Internet Security" highlight="true" >
<description text="A comprehensive security suite that will detect, block and remove viruses, spyware and unwanted communication to and from your PC." />
<highlight text="A comprehensive security suite that will detect, block and remove viruses, spyware and unwanted communication to and from your PC." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="iolo System Shield Intern..." >
<step text="IMPORTANT: You must disable and remove any anti-virus software already installed on your system before installing iolo System Shield 3 Internet Security. Failing to do so could seriously affect your security and the performance of your PC.
Click the Register button below, ensuring that you are first connected to the internet, to register online. Please follow the instructions to receive your free one year licence details via email.
Please note: If you do not receive this email within 48 hours, it's possible that any firewall or anti-spam software you have installed is blocking the email. Please adjust the software accordingly and re-register." label="Register" href="http://www.iolo.com/ads/dennispublishing/200712/sspromo.aspx" />
<step text="Click the button below to install the software. " label="Install" href="Full Products\iolo System Shield Internet Security\SystemShield3.exe" />
<step text="During installation you will be prompted to register the software. Choose the 'I own System Shield 3 and can enter my serial number later' option, then click the 'Next' button.
" />
<step text="When prompted, enter your user ID and serial number. Click the 'OK' button to validate the licence and continue with the installation. Restart Windows when prompted." />
<step text="When Windows has restarted, you must configure iolo Personal Firewall. When prompted, please follow the instructions on the setup wizard to do this. Connect to the internet and download the latest firewall updates." />
<step text="Your one-year subscription status is confirmed in the 'Updates' panel within the System Shield component." />
<row text="One year licence originally sold for $49.95 (around ú25)" />
<row text="Requires online registration." />
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</entry>
<entry title="LogMeIn Pro 4.0.680" shorttitle="LogMeIn Pro" highlight="true" >
<description text="Access your Windows PC from anywhere in the world. There's no need to lug around a laptop, all you need is a computer connected to the internet and you can access and print files remotely, without the hassle of further downloads or installations." />
<highlight text="Access your Windows PC from anywhere in the world. There's no need to lug around a laptop, all you need is a computer connected to the internet and you can access and print files remotely." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="LogMeIn Pro" >
<step text="Click the button below to install the software." label="Install" href="Full Products\LogMeIn Pro\LogMeIn.msi" />
<step text="On the 'LogMeIn Account Details' step of the installation wizard, choose the 'LogMeIn Pro' option and click the 'Create New' button. Complete the required information fields and click the 'Next' button, ensuring that you are first connected to the internet. Proceed with the software installation." />
<step text="Next you will receive an email confirming your registration. Follow the instructions in the email to activate your LogMeIn account. Your LogMeIn account is now fully active." />
<description text="Looking for an online registration URL for any of the products above? Click the 'Open File' button below for a full listing of the registration links from this disc." />
<links>
<link label="Open file" href="!Register.html" />
</links>
<footer>
<column1 name="SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" >
<row text="Requires web browser" />
</column1>
<column2 name="OTHER DETAILS" >
<row text="For full installation instructions, please see the 'Install' instructions for each individual product." />
<main text="Each month's DVD edition of Computer Shopper is packed with extra full software and world exclusive releases that you won't find on the CD edition." />
<description text="Not only is this office suite ideal for your desktop PC, it can also run directly from a USB stick as a portable application, compatible with Microsoft Word and Excel file formats." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="Ashampoo Office" >
<step text="Click the button below to install the software." label="Install" href="Bonus Full Products\Ashampoo Office\ashampoo_office_2006_ds_gb.exe" />
<step text="During installation you will be prompted to register the software. Click the 'Get Free Key' button, ensuring that you are first connected to the internet. Your web browser will automatically launch and direct you to the registration page." />
<step text="A two-step registration procedure is used to make sure that your email address is not being used by somebody else.
First enter your email address in the online registration form. To receive your free key, click on the link provided in the first email that you receive and follow the instructions displayed. You will then receive a second email containing your free key.
Please note: If you do not receive this email within 48 hours, it's possible that any firewall or anti-spam software you have installed is blocking the email. Please adjust the software accordingly and re-register." />
<step text="Return to the installation wizard. Enter your key in the field provided and click the 'Check Key' button. Click the 'OK' button to confirm, then the 'Next' button to continue with the installation." />
<step text="Before installation is complete, you will be prompted to associate .rtf, .doc and .xls file extensions with Ashampoo Office 2006. These file extensions will typically be registered to Microsoft Word and Excel applications if you have them installed. Re-associating them will set Ashampoo Office 2006 as your default application for viewing these file types." />
<step text="When you launch Ashampoo Office applications, you will be prompted to register a second time to receive additional benefits. Registration is not compulsory, but it will remove the pop-up reminder." />
<step text="As a registered user of Ashampoo Office 2006 you are also entitled to a special, low-price upgrade to Ashampoo Office 2008 for just ú29.99.
Click the button below for more information, selecting the option to upgrade if you wish to claim your discount." label="Website" href="http://www2.ashampoo.com/webcache/html/1/product_20_0238__.htm"/>
</link>
</links>
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<column1 name="SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" >
<row text="Windows 2000/XP" />
</column1>
<column2 name="OTHER DETAILS" >
<row text="Full product originally sold for ú34.99" />
<row text="Requires online registration." />
</column2>
</footer>
</entry>
<entry title="Cryptzone ePrivacy Suite 3.2" shorttitle="Cryptzone ePrivacy Suite" highlight="true" >
<description text="Strong encryption guarantees your privacy even if your sensitive data falls into the wrong hands. This suite of privacy tools provides encryption for email, files and folders, and USB drives." />
<highlight text="Strong encryption guarantees your privacy even if your sensitive data falls into the wrong hands. This suite of privacy tools provides encryption for email, files and folders, and USB drives." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="Cryptzone ePrivacy Suite" >
<step text="Please ensure that your PC's clock is set to the correct time before installing Cryptzone ePrivacy Suite.
Click the button below to install the software, ensuring that you are first connected to the internet. Please note that a broadband internet connection is required. Registration is not possible with a dial-up connection." label="Install" href="Bonus Full Products\Cryptzone ePrivacy Suite\ePrivacy Suite Full version.exe" />
<step text="During installation you will be prompted to enter your licence key information. Enter your name and email address in the fields provided.
" />
<step text="Once installation is complete, the software will automatically launch. A dialog will appear prompting you to verify your licence information. Click the 'Register' button to confirm." />
<step text="Click the button below and register online to receive a special discount code for Cryptzone software products. Your discount code will be emailed to you.
Please note: If you do not receive this email within 48 hours, it's possible that any firewall or anti-spam software you have installed is blocking the email. Please adjust the software accordingly and re-register." label="Register" href="http://www.cryptzone.com/dennis/"/>
<step text="Click the button below to visit Cryptzone's online store." label="Website" href="http://www.cryptzone.com"/>
<step text="Click the 'Purchase' link, then on the next webpage, click the 'Go to the online shop' link. To claim your discount, add products to your shopping cart and enter your discount code in the 'Discount Code' field." />
</link>
</links>
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<column1 name="SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" >
<row text="Windows 2000/XP" />
<row text="<a href='http://www.microsoft.com/ie' >Internet Explorer 6 or later</a>" />
</column1>
<column2 name="OTHER DETAILS" >
<row text="Full product originally sold for $177 USD (around ú95)" />
<row text="Requires online registration via a broadband connection." />
<description text="Create virtual CD drives and disc images of your most frequently-used disc-based applications. Extremely useful for gaming, conserving laptop battery power and eliminating unwanted drive noise." />
<highlight text="Create virtual CD drives and disc images of your most frequently-used disc-based applications. Extremely useful for gaming, conserving laptop battery power and eliminating unwanted drive noise." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="H+H Software Virtual CD" >
<step text="Click the button below to register online. You will then receive a confirmation email with an attachment that includes your free licence key.
Please note: If you do not receive this email within 48 hours, it's possible that any firewall or anti-spam software you have installed is blocking the email. Please adjust the software accordingly and re-register.
" label="Register" href="http://www.virtualcd-online.com/dennis2008" />
<step text="Click the button below to install the software. Virtual CD installs as a 30-day trial until fully registered." label="Install" href="Bonus Full Products\Virtual CD\VCD7102EG.exe"/>
<step text="During installation, choose the 'Install the full version of Virtual CD v7' option, then click the 'Next' button. Enter the licence key in the field provided and click the 'Next' button to continue. Restart Windows when prompted." />
<step text="Click the button below to upgrade to Virtual CD 9 for 19.99 euros (around ú15)." label="Website" href="http://www.virtualcd-online.com/BuyUpdate" />
</link>
</links>
<footer>
<column1 name="SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" >
<row text="Windows 2000/XP" />
</column1>
<column2 name="OTHER DETAILS" >
<row text="Full version originally sold
for ú29.99" />
<row text="Requires online registration." />
</column2>
</footer>
</entry>
<entry title="Paragon Drive Copy 8 Personal Special Edition" shorttitle="Paragon Drive Copy Perso..." >
<description text="A fast and reliable way to transfer data from an old hard disk to a new one. Simply choose the disk or partition you wish to copy, set copying options and your data will be transfered to the specified target." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="Paragon Drive Copy Perso..." >
<step text="Click the button below to install the software." label="Install" href="Bonus Full Products\Paragon Drive Copy Personal Special Edition\Paragon Drive Copy 8.0 SE_eng_135.exe" />
<step text="During installation, you will be requested to enter a product key and a serial number. To obtain this information, connect to the internet then click the registration link displayed. Complete the online registration form, including your email address, and click the Submit button. You will receive an email containing your product key and serial number. Enter this information in the fields provided, then click the 'Next' button to continue the installation.
Please note: If you do not receive this email within 48 hours, it's possible that any firewall or anti-spam software you have installed is blocking the email. Please adjust the software accordingly and re-register." />
<description text="Looking for an online registration URL for any of the products above? Click the 'Open File' button below for a full listing of the registration links from this disc." />
<links>
<link label="Open file" href="!Register.html" />
</links>
<footer>
<column1 name="SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" >
<row text="Requires web browser" />
</column1>
<column2 name="OTHER DETAILS" >
<row text="For full installation instructions, please see the 'Install' instructions for each individual product." />
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="CleanMyPC - Registry Cleaner" >
<step text="To keep your computer in optimum working order, you should periodically clean the Windows Registry. CleanMyPC Registry Cleaner scans the Registry, finding and fixing obsolete Registry information, and allowing your system to run faster.
It is recommended to back up your hard disk before using a Registry cleaner. This option is given within CleanMyPC - Registry Cleaner." label="Install" href="Extras\CleanMyPC Registry Cleaner\registry-cleaner-esell.exe" />
</link>
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<entries>
<entry title="Ultimate How To... Volume 9" shorttitle="Ultimate How To... Volum..." >
<description text="50 step-by-step workshops that offer practical advice to help you get more out of your computer. Our guide is divided into four sections for easy reference: Windows, Office, Internet and Creative." />
<links>
<link label="Open File" href="Ultimate How To\Ultimate How To Vol 9.pdf" />
<main text="The 2007 Microsoft Office system is an excellent office suite and, in terms of features and ease of use, it's also the best. Try out these 60-day trials of Project and Visio to discover more." />
<entry title="Microsoft Office Project Standard 2007" shorttitle="Microsoft Office Project Standard 2007" highlight="true" >
<description text="Improve the organisation of your projects with the scheduling capabilities of Office Project Standard 2007. With robust management tools, you can stay informed and control project work, schedules and finances. Keep teams aligned and be more productive." />
<highlight text="Improve the organisation of your projects with the scheduling capabilities of Office Project Standard 2007. With robust management tools, you can stay informed and control project work, schedules and finances." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="Office Project Standard..." >
<step text="Click the button below to register online, ensuring that you are first connected to the internet and that your PC's clock is set to the correct date." label="Register" href="http://www.trymicrosoftoffice.com/referrer.aspx?r=UKDennisP" />
<step text="Your browser will direct you to Microsoft's Office Trials product page. Click the 'Try Now For Free' button.
You will now be prompted to sign in to the Office Trials program using your Windows Live ID or Microsoft Passport account. If you do not have one, choose the option to sign up for an account.
Once this is done, complete the required personal information fields and click the 'Continue' button." />
<step text="On the next webpage you will be presented with your Microsoft Office Project Standard 2007 Product Key. You'll need this Product Key to unlock your 60-day trial software. Your Product Key will also be emailed to you, but we suggest you write it down for reference.
Please note: If you do not receive this email within 48 hours, it's possible that any firewall or anti-spam software you have installed is blocking the email. Please adjust the software accordingly and re-register.
You will also be informed that your trial version is ready for download. Please ignore this instruction as the software is provided on this disc for you.
" />
<step text="Click the Install button below to install the software, ensuring that your PC's clock is set to the correct date.
During the installation you will be prompted to enter your 25-character Product Key. Once this has been entered correctly, you will prompted to enter an eight-character Referral Key. Please note that this is not required to run the 60-day trial version of Office Project Standard 2007.
Click the 'Continue' button and continue with installation as prompted." label="Install" href="Microsoft Trials\Microsoft Office Project Standard 2007\X12-30221.exe"/>
<step text="Launch the software. An activation wizard will appear, prompting you to activate your trial version. Click the 'Next' button twice, ensuring that you are first connected to the internet.
When your Product Key has been validated online, your 60-day trial expiry date will be confirmed. Click the 'Close' button to continue.
<row text="<a href='http://ukireland.trymicrosoftoffice.com/product.aspx?re_ms=oo&family=project&culture=en-GB'>Full system requirements</a>" />
</column1>
<column2 name="OTHER DETAILS" >
<row text="60-day trial" />
<row text="Requires online registration and a Windows Live ID or Microsoft Passport account" />
</column2>
</footer>
</entry>
<entry title="Microsoft Office Visio Professional 2007" shorttitle="Microsoft Office Visio Professional 2007" highlight="true" >
<description text="Office Visio Professional 2007 provides a wide range of templates, diagrams, flowcharts and database models to help you visualise complex information." />
<highlight text="Office Visio Professional 2007 provides a wide range of templates, diagrams, flowcharts and database models to help you visualise complex information." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="Office Visio Professional..." >
<step text="Click the button below to register online, ensuring that you are first connected to the internet and that your PC's clock is set to the correct date." label="Register" href="http://www.trymicrosoftoffice.com/referrer.aspx?r=UKDennisV" />
<step text="Your browser will direct you to Microsoft's Office Trials product page. Click the 'Try Now For Free' button.
You will now be prompted to sign in to the Office Trials program using your Windows Live ID or Microsoft Passport account. If you do not have one, choose the option to sign up for an account.
Once this is done, complete the required personal information fields and click the 'Continue' button." />
<step text="On the next webpage you will be presented with your Microsoft Office Visio Professional 2007 Product Key. You'll need this Product Key to unlock your 60-day trial software. Your Product Key will also be emailed to you, but we suggest you write it down for reference.
Please note: If you do not receive this email within 48 hours, it's possible that any firewall or anti-spam software you have installed is blocking the email. Please adjust the software accordingly and re-register.
You will also be informed that your trial version is ready for download. Please ignore this instruction as the software is provided on this cover disc for you.
" />
<step text="Click the Install button below to install the software, ensuring that your PC's clock is set to the correct date.
During the installation you will be prompted to enter your 25-character Product Key. Once this has been entered correctly, you will prompted to enter an eight-character Referral Key. Please note that this is not required to run the 60-day trial version of Office Visio Professional 2007.
Click the 'Continue' button and continue with installation as prompted." label="Install" href="Microsoft Trials\Microsoft Office Visio Professional 2007\X12-30351.exe"/>
<step text="Launch the software. An activation wizard will appear, prompting you to activate your trial version. Click the 'Next' button twice, ensuring that you are first connected to the internet.
When your Product Key has been validated online, your 60-day trial expiry date will be confirmed. Click the 'Close' button to continue.
<main text="Here you'll find the latest trial, demonstration and sharware releases that are free for you to evaluate under the software's specific licensing terms and agreements." />
</intro>
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<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="CleanMyPC - Registry Cleaner" >
<step text="To keep your computer in optimum working order, you should periodically clean the Windows Registry. CleanMyPC Registry Cleaner scans the Registry, finding and fixing obsolete Registry information, and allowing your system to run faster.
It is recommended to back up your hard disk before using a Registry cleaner. This option is given within CleanMyPC - Registry Cleaner." label="Install" href="Extras\CleanMyPC Registry Cleaner\registry-cleaner-esell.exe" />
<description text="A great bundle of programs that will help you organise and manage all your multimedia files with ease. If you need to do anything with an optical disc, audio, image or video file, Nero 8 will provide you with the tools for the job." />
<highlight text="A great bundle of programs that will help you organise and manage all your multimedia files with ease." />
<row text="Requires microphone and speakers or headset for speech recognition." />
</column2>
</footer>
</entry>
<entry title="Paragon Hard Disk Manager 2008 Suite" shorttitle="Paragon Hard Disk Manager Suite" >
<description text="This all-in-one suite completely protects, maintains and manages your hard disks. Some features in this 30-day trial version are available in virtual mode only and no changes will be made to your hard disk or data." />
<links>
<link label="Install" href="New Trials\Paragon Hard Disk Manager 2008 Suite\phdmper_tr.exe" />
<row text="30-day trial with restricted functionality" />
</column2>
</footer>
</entry>
<entry title="Sony ACID Music Studio 7" shorttitle="Sony ACID Music Studio" >
<description text="This complete set of professional mixing tools gives you precise control over volume and panning, effects processing and final output. Create loops, add effects, change pitch and tempo." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="Sony ACID Music Studio" >
<step text="Click the button below to install the software, ensuring that your PC's clock is set to the correct time and that you are connected to the internet.
During installation you will be prompted to download and update your system with Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable, if you do not already have them installed." label="Install" href="New Trials\Sony ACID Music Studio\musicstudio70a-trial_enu.exe" />
<step text="Launch the software and the registration wizard will prompt you to register. Enter the required details in the fields provided and click the 'Next' button to continue." />
<row text="<a href='http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=200B2FD9-AE1A-4A14-984D-389C36F85647&displaylang=en'>Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable</a>" />
</column1>
<column2 name="OTHER DETAILS" >
<row text="30-day trial" />
<row text="Requires online registration." />
</column2>
</footer>
</entry>
<entry title="Sony DVD Architect
Studio 4.5c" shorttitle="Sony DVD Architect Studio" >
<description text="With DVD Architect Studio you can swiftly create professional-looking DVDs, even stunning widescreen productions, on your home computer. Simply
drag and drop to start building your next blockbuster." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="Sony DVD Architect Studio" >
<step text="Click the button below to install the software, ensuring that your PC's clock is set to the correct time and that you are connected to the internet.
During installation you will be prompted to download and update your system with Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable and Windows Installer 3.1, if you do not already have them installed." label="Install" href="New Trials\Sony DVD Architect Studio\dvdarchitectstudio45c-trial_enu.exe" />
<step text="Launch the software and the registration wizard will prompt you to register. Enter the required details in the fields provided and click the 'Next' button to continue." />
<row text="<a href='http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=200B2FD9-AE1A-4A14-984D-389C36F85647&Sdisplaylang=en'>Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable</a>" />
<row text="<a href='http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=889482fc-5f56-4a38-b838-de776fd4138c&DisplayLang=en'>Windows Installer 3.1 for Windows XP</a>" />
<description text="Capture audio from almost any source, edit audio files easily and mix sounds together with this audio-editing and production software. Create custom effects, voiceovers for videos and more." />
<step text="Click the button below to install the software, ensuring that your PC's clock is set to the correct time and that you are connected to the internet.
During installation you will be prompted to download and update your system with Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable, if you do not already have them installed." label="Install" href="New Trials\Sony Sound Forge Audio Studio\audiostudio90b-trial_enu.exe" />
<step text="Launch the software and the registration wizard will prompt you to register. Enter the required details in the fields provided and click the 'Next' button to continue." />
<row text="<a href='http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=200B2FD9-AE1A-4A14-984D-389C36F85647&displaylang=en'>Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable</a>" />
</column1>
<column2 name="OTHER DETAILS" >
<row text="30-day trial" />
<row text="Requires online registration." />
</column2>
</footer>
</entry>
<entry title="Sony Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 8.0c" shorttitle="Sony Vegas Movie Studio..." >
<description text="Make the most of your movies with this software. It includes easy drag-and-drop video editing along with integrated DVD layout and burning features." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="Sony Vegas Movie Studio..." >
<step text="Click the button below to install the software, ensuring that your PC's clock is set to the correct time and that you are connected to the internet.
During installation you will be prompted to download and update your system with .NET Framework 2.0, Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable and Windows Installer 3.1 if you do not already have them installed." label="Install" href="New Trials\Sony Vegas Movie Studio Platinum\moviestudiope80c-trial_enu.exe" />
<step text="Launch the software and the registration wizard will prompt you to register. Enter the required details in the fields provided and click the 'Next' button to continue." />
<row text="<a href='http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=32bc1bee-a3f9-4c13-9c99-220b62a191ee&displaylang=en'>Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable</a>" />
<row text="<a href='http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=889482fc-5f56-4a38-b838-de776fd4138c&DisplayLang=en'>Windows Installer 3.1 for Windows XP</a>" />
<main text="Here you'll find the latest trial, demonstration and sharware releases that are free for you to evaluate under the software's specific licensing terms and agreements." />
</intro>
<banner src="Assets\Banners\uniblue.gif" >
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="Uniblue Registry Booster" >
<step text="This utility automatically scans for missing, corrupt, or invalid Registry entries, helping you to identify the cause of frequent error messages, slow startups, and declining and poor performance.
IMPORTANT! Incorrect use of Registry-editing utilities can severely damage your system. Always back up any valued data stored on your PC before making any final changes to your Registry settings.
Click the button below to install the software." label="Install" href="Extras\Uniblue\Registry Booster\registryboosterdpub.exe" />
</link>
</banner>
<entries>
<entry title="Ashampoo Music Studio 3.21" shorttitle="Ashampoo Music Studio" >
<description text="This application contains essential tools to manage your music collection. Extract and convert CD audio files to the format of your choice, burn tracks and playlists to audio CDs, DVDs or Blu-ray discs, repair corrupt and damaged audio files, and more." />
<description text="Get 60 days of free anti-virus protection and defend your PC against malicious internet threats. Features include automatic updates and MailGuard POP3 email scanner." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="Avira AntiVir PersonalEdi..." >
<step text="IMPORTANT: You must remove any anti-virus software already installed on your system before installing Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Premium. Failing to do so could seriously affect the performance of your PC.
Click on the button below to register online for your free 60-day trial licence key, ensuring that you are first connected to the internet.
You will then receive a confirmation email containing your licence key file, plus information and support text files.
Please note: If you do not receive this email within 48 hours, it's possible that any firewall or anti-spam software you have installed is blocking the email. Please adjust the software accordingly and re-register." label="Register" href="http://www.avira.com/dennis" />
<step text="Extract the file HBEDV.KEY from the confirmation email to your desktop or another location of choice, then click on the Install button below to install the software.
During installation you will be prompted to select the licence key required to activate your 60-day trial period. Without a valid licence key Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Premium will run in a functionally-restricted demonstration mode.
Click on the browse button. Locate and select the HBEDV.KEY file. Click 'Next' and continue with the installation." label="Install" href="Extras\Avira\antivir_workstation_win7u_en_hp.exe" />
<step text="Launch the software and you will be prompted to update the virus definition file. The expiry date for your 60-day licence period will be displayed in the Status screen." />
<description text="To keep your computer in optimum working order, you should periodically clean the Windows Registry. CleanMyPC Registry Cleaner scans the Registry, finding and fixing obsolete Registry information, and allowing your system to run faster." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="CleanMyPC - Registry Clea..." >
<step text="It is recommended to back up your Registry before using a Registry cleaner. This option is given within CleanMyPC - Registry Cleaner." label="Install" href="Extras\CleanMyPC Registry Cleaner\registry-cleaner-esell.exe" />
<description text="A wizard-based utility to help you recover corrupt or inaccessible files from CDs and DVDs. If you can preview lost or damaged files, you are guaranteed to be able to recover them once the software is fully licenced." />
<step text="For more information about upgrading your free trial to a fully-licensed product, launch the software and select the Order Now option from the Help menu. Please ensure that you are first connected to the internet." />
</link>
</links>
<footer>
<column1 name="SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" >
<row text="Windows 2000/XP" />
</column1>
<column2 name="OTHER DETAILS" >
<row text="Trial version with the ability to preview lost or damaged files only." />
<description text="A wizard-based utility to help you recover files from damaged or formatted FAT hard disks. If you can preview lost or damaged files, you are guaranteed to be able to recover them once the software is fully licensed." />
<step text="For more information about upgrading your free trial to a fully-licensed product, launch the software and select the Order Now option from the Help menu. Please ensure that you are first connected to the internet." />
</link>
</links>
<footer>
<column1 name="SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" >
<row text="Windows 2000/XP" />
</column1>
<column2 name="OTHER DETAILS" >
<row text="Trial version with the ability to preview lost or damaged files only." />
<description text="A wizard-based utility to help you recover corrupt and deleted image files from cameras and other flash memory devices. If you can preview lost or damaged files, you are guaranteed to be able to recover them once the software is fully licensed." />
<highlight text="A wizard-based utility to help you recover corrupt and deleted image files from cameras and other flash memory devices." />
<step text="For more information about upgrading your free trial to a fully-licensed product, launch the software and select the Order Now option from the Help menu. Please ensure that you are first connected to the internet." />
</link>
</links>
<footer>
<column1 name="SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" >
<row text="Windows 2000/XP" />
</column1>
<column2 name="OTHER DETAILS" >
<row text="Trial version with the ability to preview lost or damaged files only." />
</column2>
</footer>
</entry>
<entry title="DiskInternals Music Recovery 1.11" shorttitle="DiskInternals Music Re..." >
<description text="A wizard-based utility to help you recover audio files from a variety of media, including MP3 players. If you can playback lost audio files, you are guaranteed to be able to recover them once the software is fully licensed." />
<link label="Upgrade" task="Upgrade offer" title="DiskInternals Music Reco..." >
<step text="For more information about upgrading your free trial to a fully-licensed product, launch the software and select the Order Now option from the Help menu. Please ensure that you are first connected to the internet." />
</link>
</links>
<footer>
<column1 name="SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" >
<row text="Windows 2000/XP" />
</column1>
<column2 name="OTHER DETAILS" >
<row text="Trial version with the ability to preview lost files only." />
<description text="A wizard-based utility to help you recover files from damaged or formatted NTFS hard disks. If you can preview lost or damaged files, you are guaranteed to be able to recover them once the software is fully licensed." />
<step text="For more information about upgrading your free trial to a fully-licensed product, launch the software and select the Order Now option from the Help menu. Please ensure that you are first connected to the internet." />
</link>
</links>
<footer>
<column1 name="SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" >
<row text="Windows 2000/XP" />
</column1>
<column2 name="OTHER DETAILS" >
<row text="Trial version with the ability to preview lost or damaged files only." />
</column2>
</footer>
</entry>
<entry title="DiskInternals Outlook Express Repair 1.2.1" shorttitle="DiskInternals OE Repair" >
<description text="A wizard-based utility to help you recover deleted emails from Outlook Express. If you can preview lost or damaged emails, you are guaranteed to be able to recover them once the software is fully licensed." />
<step text="For more information about upgrading your free trial to a fully-licensed product, launch the software and select the Order Now option from the Help menu. Please ensure that you are first connected to the internet." />
</link>
</links>
<footer>
<column1 name="SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" >
<row text="Windows 2000/XP" />
</column1>
<column2 name="OTHER DETAILS" >
<row text="Trial version with the ability to preview lost or damaged files only." />
<row text="Supports all versions of Outlook Express." />
<description text="A wizard-based utility to help you recover files from damaged or reformatted hard disk partitions. If you can preview lost or damaged files, you are guaranteed to be able to recover them once the software is fully licensed." />
<step text="For more information about upgrading your free trial to a fully-licensed product, launch the software and select the Order Now option from the Help menu. Please ensure that you are first connected to the internet." />
</link>
</links>
<footer>
<column1 name="SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" >
<row text="Windows 2000/XP" />
</column1>
<column2 name="OTHER DETAILS" >
<row text="Trial version with the ability to preview lost or damaged files only." />
<description text="A wizard-based utility to help you recover photos, documents, Zip files and more, from a wide range of storage devices. If you can preview lost or damaged files, you are guaranteed to be able to recover them once the software is fully licensed." />
<step text="For more information about upgrading your free trial to a fully-licensed product, launch the software and select the Order Now option from the Help menu. Please ensure that you are first connected to the internet." />
</link>
</links>
<footer>
<column1 name="SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" >
<row text="Windows 2000/XP" />
</column1>
<column2 name="OTHER DETAILS" >
<row text="Trial version with the ability to preview lost or damaged files only." />
<description text="With this amazing interactive TV guide, you'll never miss your favourite programmes again. Search hundreds of channels in seconds with listings that are always up to date." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="DigiGuide" >
<step text="Please ensure that your PC's internal clock is set to the correct date. Click the button below to install the software. " label="Install" href="Extras\DigiGuide\DigiGuide-TV-Guide-Setup.exe" />
<description text="If you're selling or giving away your old PC, you need to ensure it's free of your personal data. With Eraser 2007 you can shred documents, emails, video clips and more, using shredding algorithms that exceed US Government standards for data erasure." />
<highlight text="If you're selling or giving away your old PC, you need to ensure it's free of your personal data. With Eraser 2007 you can shred documents, emails, video clips and more." />
<description text="This free scan will tell you how you can optimise your PC, by identifying unnecessary files, Registry errors and applications which run at startup and slow your PC's performance." />
<description text="If you have an old or particularly greedy inkjet printer, InkSaver can lower your ink consumption by around 25 per cent without sacrificing speed or print quality. Install this trial and start saving money now!" />
<description text="Check now to see if there are any hidden spyware files on your PC. The scan is free, only takes a minute and could help alert you to hidden dangers." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="Spy Sweeper" >
<step text="The Spy Sweeper trial includes the ability to scan your PC for spyware. Once installed, select 'Sweep' from the list of options on the left-hand side, or by clicking the 'Sweep' button on the Spy Sweeper software's Home screen." label="Install" href="Extras\SpySweeper\SpySweeperNeenerSetup_GBR.exe" />
<description text="This utility automatically scans for missing, corrupt, or invalid Registry entries, helping you to identify the cause of frequent error messages, slow startups, and declining and poor performance." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="Uniblue Registry Booster" >
<step text="IMPORTANT! Incorrect use of Registry-editing utilities can severely damage your system. Always back up any valued data stored on your PC before making any final changes to your Registry settings.
Click the button below to install the software." label="Install" href="Extras\Uniblue\Registry Booster\registryboosterdpub.exe" />
<description text="PC not running quite as well as it used to? This expert utility can help boost system performance, remove unwanted clutter, free up valuable disk space and much more." />
<description text="If your PC displays the symptoms of spyware infection, use this security tool to diagnose the problem, be it irritating nuisance adware and pop-ups to more serious threats from backdoor exploits and malware." />
<description text="A comprehensive website builder with cutting-edge design tools. Ideal for serious web developers, online retailers and amateur enthusiasts looking to build a great-looking, functional website." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="NetObjects Fusion" >
<step text="Click on the button below, ensuring that you are first connected to the internet, to register online. Once registration is complete you will receive a confirmation email containing your serial number.
Please note: If you do not receive this email within 48 hours, it's possible that any firewall or anti-spam software you have installed is blocking the email. Please adjust the software accordingly and re-register." label="Register" href="http://www.netobjects.com/dennisv10trial" />
<step text="Click the Install button below to install the software. During installation you will be prompted to enter your serial number." label="Install" href="Extras\NetObjects Fusion\NOF10.exe" />
<step text="To order NetObjects Fusion 10 as a full retail boxed version, or as a download version, click on the button below, ensuring that you are first connected to the internet." label="Website" href="http://www.netobjects.com/dennisv10trial" />
<step text="Alternatively, install the trial software included on this cover disc, launch the software and click on the 'Purchase' button." />
<main text="To help you get started with created PC projects, you'll find here a variety of valuable resources which accompany specific articles and features in this month's issue." />
<step text="Get 60 days of free anti-virus protection and defend your PC against malicious internet threats. Features include automatic updates and MailGuard POP3 email scanner." />
<step text="IMPORTANT: You must remove any anti-virus software already installed on your system before installing Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Premium. Failing to do so could seriously affect the performance of your PC.
Click on the button below to register online for your free 60-day trial licence key, ensuring that you are first connected to the internet.
You will then receive a confirmation email containing your licence key file, plus information and support text files.
Please note: If you do not receive this email within 48 hours, it's possible that any firewall or anti-spam software you have installed is blocking the email. Please adjust the software accordingly and re-register." label="Register" href="http://www.avira.com/dennis" />
<step text="Extract the file HBEDV.KEY from the confirmation email to your desktop or another location of choice, then click on the Install button below to install the software.
During installation you will be prompted to select the licence key required to activate your 60-day trial period. Without a valid licence key Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Premium will run in a functionally-restricted demonstration mode.
Click on the browse button. Locate and select the HBEDV.KEY file. Click 'Next' and continue with the installation." label="Install" href="Extras\Avira\antivir_workstation_win7u_en_hp.exe" />
<step text="Launch the software and you will be prompted to update the virus definition file. The expiry date for your 60-day licence period will be displayed in the Status screen." />
</link>
</banner>
<entries>
<entry title="CD and DVD contents" shorttitle="CD and DVD contents" >
<description text="Complete listing of Computer Shopper's cover disc contents from issues March 2007 (issue 229) - February 2007 (issue 240)." />
<links>
<link label="Open file" href="In The Mag\Contents\CD and DVD Contents List 241.pdf" />
<entry title="How To... Add a network place" shorttitle="How To... Add a network p..." >
<description text="To share work with others you need a dependable network place. Jennifer Bagley explains how to find files, folders and shared resources quickly in Windows XP. Feature from issue 240 (February 2008)." />
<entry title="How To... Convert photos to black and white" shorttitle="How To... Convert photos..." >
<description text="Sample image file to accompany this month's How To guide on converting colour photographs to black and white." />
<links>
<link label="Open folder" href="In The Mag\How To\Photo" />
</links>
<footer>
<column1 name="SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" >
<row text="JPEG-viewing software" />
</column1>
</footer>
</entry>
<entry title="How To... Use Excel Functions Part 1" shorttitle="How To... Use Excel Functions Part 1" highlight="true" >
<description text="Once you understand how Excel's functions work and how to use them, you will find you get much more from the program. Feature from issue 240 (February 2008). Part 2 of this feature can be found in this month's issue." />
<highlight text="Once you understand how Excel's functions work and how to use them, you will find you get much more from the program. Feature from issue 240 (February 2008)." />
<entry title="How To... Use Excel Functions Part 2" shorttitle="How To... Use Excel Functi..." >
<description text="Sample Excel file to accompany part 2 of our Use Excel Functions feature. See this month's issue for more details." />
<links>
<link label="Open file" href="In The Mag\How To\Use Excel Functions\Accounts example 2.xls" />
</links>
<footer>
<column1 name="SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" >
<row text="Microsoft Excel" />
</column1>
</footer>
</entry>
<entry title="PC Builder: Build Your Own NAS" shorttitle="PC Builder: Build Your Own NAS" highlight="true">
<description text="Build your own NAS (Network Attached Storage) unit for free and share your pictures, videos and music over a home network with ease. Feature from issue 224 (October 2006)." />
<highlight text="Build your own NAS (Network Attached Storage) unit for free and share your pictures, videos and music over a home network with ease. Feature from issue 224 (October 2006)." />
<links>
<link label="Open file" href="In The Mag\How To\PC Builder\224 SPECIALIST PC Builder.pdf" />
<description text="Here you'll find the complete TimeDelete extension project files as described in this month's Programming Expert. Please refer to the magazine for more information." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="Programming Expert" >
<step text="Click the button below and extract the project files to a location of your choice. Please refer to the artice in this month's magazine for installation instructions." label="Install" href="In The Mag\Programming Expert\Programming Expert.exe" />
<description text="If all else fails in a dispute with a supplier, you may find yourself in the Small Claims Court. Andrew Wand takes you through the necessary steps to a successful claim." />
<links>
<link label="Open file" href="\In The Mag\Small Claims Court\203 FEATURES Small Claims Court.pdf" />
<description text="Please read this <a href='!Support.html'>important announcement</a> about testing and technical support for our discs. For support, email coverdiscs@computershopper.co.uk or click the button below to visit the online support forum.
Please supply as much of the information requested below as possible." />
<highlight text="For support please visit the online support forum. Please supply as much of the information requested below as possible." />
<row text="For all problems, state your operating system and service pack version, CPU type and the amount of installed RAM.
" />
<row text="For problems with games, include the make and model of your graphics card, how much memory it has, and the exact DirectX verson installed. Type dxdiag into the Start->Run dialog to confirm this." />
<main text="Our monthly roundup of expert tools, utilities and exclusive full software titles provides everything you need to fix problems, as well as enhance, fine-tune and protect your PC." />
<description text="If a process consumes too much system resources, causing the system to be unresponsive, this application will allow you to terminate it, even when you cannot normally launch the built-in Task Manager application." />
<description text="Schedule full, incremental or differential backups of your files and directories with ease. Backups can be made to other directories on the same PC, external devices or an FTP location." />
<entry title="Quick 3D Cover Free 1.0.2" shorttitle="Quick 3D Cover Free" >
<description text="This quick, simple and productive graphics tool is for developers, authors and designers who need good quality 3D packaging illustrations for web. It makes 3D pictures of boxshots, CD, DVD and eBooks covers in just a few easy steps." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="Quick 3D Cover Free" >
<step text="Click the button below, ensuring that you are first connected to the internet, to register online." label="Register" href="http://nervepreserve.com/quick3dcover/f1.html" />
<step text="Click the button below to install the software." label="Install" href="Expert Tools\Quick 3D Cover Free\Quick3DCoverFreeSetup.exe" />
<step text="Launch the software. Click the 'About' button and in the dialog box, click the 'Enter Activation Code' button. Enter your registration name and serial number in the fields provided and click the 'OK' button to confirm. Restart the application when prompted.
" />
<link label="Upgrade" task="Upgrade offer" title="Quick 3D Cover Free" >
<step text="Click the button below and use the discount code Q3CF1PRESS to receive a 20 per cent discount when upgrading to the latest version of Quick 3D Cover. Offer ends Thursday 31st July 2008." label="Website" href="http://www.nervepreserve.com/quick3dcover" />
</link>
</links>
<footer>
<column1 name="SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" >
<row text="Windows 2000/XP/Vista" />
</column1>
<column2 name="OTHER DETAILS" >
<row text="Full product originally sold for ú25" />
<description text="This application allows you to upload and download files to a server using the FTP protocol. Advanced features include TLS/SSL encryption, custom commands for special servers and even server-to-server transfer." />
<highlight text="This application allows you to upload and download files to a server using the FTP protocol. Advanced features include TLS/SSL encryption and custom commands for special servers." />
<description text="TkDiff provides a side-by-side view of the differences between two files, along with several innovative features such as diff bookmarks and a graphical map of differences for quick navigation." />
<highlight text="TkDiff provides a side-by-side view of the differences between two files, along with several innovative features such as diff bookmarks and a graphical map of differences for quick navigation." />
<description text="Create a virtual encrypted disk to protect your valuable data. Encrypt an entire hard disk partition or a device, such as USB flash drive, or create a hidden disk for extra security." />
<entry title="Ubuntu Linux 7.10 Desktop CD" shorttitle="Ubuntu Linux Desktop CD" highlight="true" >
<description text="By far the most popular Linux distribution of the moment. Burn the ISO image provided to a CD and run the operating system directly from the disc or choose the option for a full install."/>
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="Ubuntu Linux Desktop CD" >
<step text="This DVD contains an ISO image for Ubuntu Linux Desktop CD. You will need to use your CD-writing software to burn one of the images to a recordable CD. Select the option that allows burning a CD-ROM image and/or an ISO9660 file system. " />
<step text="Click the button below to open the folder containing the Ubuntu ISO image. We recommend that you copy this file to your hard disk to burn back to a recordable CD." label="Open Folder" href="Open Source\Ubuntu Linux Desktop CD" />
<step text="Once the disc has been written, boot your PC from it and follow the setup instructions as prompted."/>
<main text="Each month we include a selection of the latest and greatest game demonstrations so you'll know exactly what you're getting before you buy." />
<description text="Championship Manager 2008 brings you closer to real football management than ever before. Choose from 27 playable nations, then manage your chosen team by utilising new features (such as ProZone Analyst Feedback) to take your team to the top of the league." />
<highlight text="Championship Manager 2008 brings you closer to real football management than ever before. Choose from 27 playable nations, then manage your chosen team by utilising new features." />
<entry title="Need For Speed ProStreet" shorttitle="Need For Speed ProStreet" highlight="true" >
<description text="The latest incarnation of Electonic Arts' Need For Speed series has arrived. ProStreet features competitive racing with big emphasis on tuning your car for optimum performance. This demo features two races: one speed challenge and one grip race." />
<highlight text="The latest incarnation of Electonic Arts' Need For Speed series has arrived. ProStreet features competitive racing with big emphasis on tuning your car for optimum performance." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="Need For Speed ProStreet" >
<step text="Click the button below to install the software. Please remember to change the installation location to your chosen folder." label="Install" href="Games\Need for Speed ProStreet\nfsps_pcdemo.exe" />
<entry title="Sam & Max Episode 201: Ice Station Santa" shorttitle="Sam & Max Episode 201" >
<description text="Sam and Max are back in yet another action-packed adventure. With Christmas presents on the attack, Sam and Max must storm the North Pole to bring down a
less-than-jolly Santa Claus." />
<links>
<link label="Install" href="Games\Sam and Max Episode 201\IceStationSanta_Setup.exe" />
<main text="Create the ultimate Windows environment that's tailored to suit your individual preferences. This comprehensive collection of system-enhancing tools will make Windows work better for you." />
</intro>
<banner src="assets\banners\DigiGuide.gif" >
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="DigiGuide" >
<step text="With this amazing interactive TV guide, you'll never miss your favourite programmes again. Search hundreds of channels in seconds with listings that are always up to date.
Please ensure that your PC's internal clock is set to the correct date. Click the button below to install the software. " label="Install" href="Extras\DigiGuide\DigiGuide-TV-Guide-Setup.exe" />
<description text="Save time, secure your privacy, tweak your system settings and automate tedious daily tasks with this excellent collection of over 80 power tools for Windows." />
<description text="Enhance the functionality of the System Tray clock with this nifty application. Features include an alarm, atomic clock synchroniser and a pop-up calendar." />
<description text="Simplify the process of entering accented characters and common symbols into any Windows program. An essential utility for saving time and effort." />
<entry title="ClipCache Pro 3.1" shorttitle="ClipCache Pro" >
<description text="Extend the functionality of the Windows clipboard with this excellent utility. Clips can be organised into groups, edited using text clean-up functions and assigned to keyboard shortcuts." />
<description text="Extremely useful Windows Explorer extension that allows you to print out directory listings, entire tree structures and folder information such as name, size and type." />
<row text="<a href='http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=4b6140f9-2d36-4977-8fa1-6f8a0f5dca8f&DisplayLang=en' >Windows Installer for Windows 2000</a>" />
<description text="Save time and toner with this versatile printing utility. Change page layouts, capture webpages for offline printing and reduce paper usage by printing lengthy documents as A5 booklets." />
<highlight text="Save time and toner with this versatile printing utility. Change page layouts, capture webpages for offline printing and reduce paper usage by printing lengthy documents as A5 booklets." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="FinePrint" >
<step text="Users with 32-bit PCs, please click the button below to install the software." label="Install" href="Toolkit\Enhance\Fineprint\32-bit\FinePrint5.EXE" />
<step text=" Users with 64-bit PCs, please click the button below to view the installer. Double-click the file to install the 64-bit edition of FinePrint.
" label="Open folder" href="Toolkit\Enhance\Fineprint\64-bit" />
<description text="Eliminate repetitive tasks with this Windows automation and keyboard macro utility. Includes right-click form filling, multiple clipboards to make gathering and re-use of several clips straightforward, program scheduling, and more." />
<description text="Customise the Places Bar, seen in most application's Open and Save dialog boxes. The Places Bar contains pre-set links to folders, which this application can change for you easily." />
<entry title="TaskSwitchXP Pro 2.0.11" shorttitle="TaskSwitchXP Pro" >
<description text="A highly-configurable task-management utility that picks up where the standard Windows Alt+Tab switcher leaves off, displaying advanced process information, thumbnail previews and more." />
<entry title="To-do List 2.4" shorttitle="To-do List" >
<description text="Don't write your to-do lists on a scrap of paper that you know you are going to lose! Keep your task list in To-do List and it will always be accessible from its icon in the System Tray." />
<description text="Use this excellent Windows Explorer extension to change the date, time and other properties of individual files or entire folder hierarchies." />
<row text="<a href='http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=4b6140f9-2d36-4977-8fa1-6f8a0f5dca8f&DisplayLang=en' >Windows Installer 2.0 for Windows 2000</a>" />
<description text="Improve your System Tray time and date capabilities. TrayDay lets you see the date at a glance and comes with a handy pop-up calendar with week numbers." />
<entry title="TreeSize Professional 5.0.0.380" shorttitle="TreeSize Professional" >
<description text="Ever wondered where all your free disk space disappeared to? Find out which folders are the largest on your drives and recover megabytes of disk space with this powerful application." />
<description text="Completely change the look and feel of Windows by using new visual styles. WindowBlinds can change the look of Explorer views, title bars, and much more." />
<highlight text="Completely change the look and feel of Windows by using new visual styles. WindowBlinds can change the look of Explorer views, title bars, and much more." />
<main text="The best productivity programs don't have to cost a small fortune. Here you'll find everything to help make office life easier, including OpenOffice.org - the free alternative to Microsoft Office." />
<description text="Slimline word processing program similar to Microsoft Word that can import Microsoft Word 97 and Rich Text Format documents, as well as support superscript/subscript and ruler toggling." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="AbiWord" >
<step text="Click the button below to install the main AbiWord software." label="Install" href="Toolkit\Office\AbiWord\abiword-setup-2.4.6.exe" />
<step text="Click the button below to install the optional British dictionary for AbiWord." label="Install" href="Toolkit\Office\AbiWord\Dictionary\AbiWord_Dictionary_British.exe" />
<step text="Click the button below to install the optional Tools Plug-ins 2.4.6 for AbiWord.
" label="Install" href="Toolkit\Office\AbiWord\Plugins\abiword-plugins-tools-2.4.6.exe" />
<step text="Click the button below to install the optional Import/Export Plug-ins 2.4.6 for AbiWord.
" label="Install" href="Toolkit\Office\AbiWord\Plugins\abiword-plugins-impexp-2.4.6.exe" />
<description text="This application from Adobe allows you to easily view, print, and search PDF files. Adobe Reader 8 is now integrated with Adobe Connect software, which allows for easier group collaboration." />
<description text="Multi-purpose thought assistant that allows you to capture, store, modify, rearrange and publish your ideas and thoughts in a free-form, tree-like hyperlinked model." />
<entry title="EmEditor Professional 6.00.4" shorttitle="EmEditor Professional" >
<description text="Excellent text editor that's particularly useful for dabbling with HTML. Offers full Unicode support, plug-ins, syntax highlighting, and many other powerful features." />
<row text="<a href='http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=4b6140f9-2d36-4977-8fa1-6f8a0f5dca8f&DisplayLang=en'>Windows Installer 2.0 for Windows 2000</a>" />
<description text="Store and manage all of your notes and information in an easy-to-use free-form database. An ideal replacement for Microsoft Cardfile that's perfect for home or business use." />
<description text="Ditch Microsoft Office for this fully-featured alternative office suite, featuring word processor, spreadsheet, database, presentation maker and drawing package. Best of all, it's still free!" />
<highlight text="Ditch Microsoft Office for this fully-featured alternative office suite, featuring word processor, spreadsheet, database, presentation maker and drawing package. Best of all, it's still free!" />
<row text="Source code: see website
for details."/>
</column2>
</footer>
</entry>
<entry title="pdfFactory Professional 3.22" shorttitle="pdfFactory Professional" >
<description text="When it comes to Acrobat alternatives, pdfFactory Professional is hard to beat. Whatever you want to convert, including documents with tables, colour graphs or complex layouts, pdfFactory Professional does it accurately and without fuss." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="pdfFactory Professional" >
<step text="Users with 32-bit PCs, please click the button below to install the software." label="Install" href="Toolkit\Office\pdffactory\32-bit\pdfFactory3 pro.EXE" />
<step text="Users with 64-bit PCs, please click the button below to view the installer. Double-click the file to install the 64-bit edition of pdfFactory Professional." label="Open folder" href="Toolkit\Office\pdffactory\64-bit\" />
<description text="Ever wanted to produce poster-sized pictures of your favourite photos? This application splits your photos into easy-to-assemble A4 sheets, which you can arrange together to construct big posters." />
<description text="Whether you simply need a powerful replacement for Notepad, a tool for editing your webpages, or a programming IDE, TextPad does what you want, the way you would expect." />
<row text="<a href='http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=889482fc-5f56-4a38-b838-de776fd4138c&DisplayLang=en'>Windows Installer 3.1 for Windows 2000/XP</a>" />
<main text="Get the software internet experts rely upon. Upgrade your browser, surf faster, manage your downloads more efficiently and stop unwanted snoopers gaining access to your PC." />
</intro>
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<link title="Website Pros NetObjects Fusion 10" >
<step text="A comprehensive website builder with cutting-edge design tools. Ideal for serious web developers, online retailers and amateur enthusiasts looking to build a great-looking, functional website.
Click on the button below, ensuring that you are first connected to the internet, to register online. Once registration is complete you will receive a confirmation email containing your serial number.
Please note: If you do not receive this email within 48 hours, it's possible that any firewall or anti-spam software you have installed is blocking the email. Please adjust the software accordingly and re-register." label="Register" href="http://www.netobjects.com/dennisv10trial" />
<step text="Click the Install button below to install the software. During installation you will be prompted to enter your serial number." label="Install" href="Extras\NetObjects Fusion\NOF10.exe" />
<description text="Join CIX and navigate the world's most powerful online community with the help of Ameol, an offline reader and management solution for email and newsgroup subscriptions." />
<description text="Manage your dial-up connections and remote access services with this essential utility. Features include single-click start and hang-up of a dial-up connection defined by time or day of the week." />
<description text="FileZilla is an FTP client with a very simple user interface, supporting all the basic functions needed to browse a server and transfer files. Includes timeout detection and firewall support." />
<description text="Tired of being bombarded with intrusive internet clutter? FilterGate filters adult content, pop-ups, banners and helps to ensure peace of mind while surfing online." />
<description text="Turbo-charge your internet downloads with this fast and efficient download manager." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="FreshDownload" >
<step text="Click the button below to install the software." label="Install" href="Toolkit\Internet\FreshDownload\freshdow.exe" />
<step text="If you wish to continue using your free Fresh Devices software product for more than 11 days, you must register online at the Fresh Devices website. You will then receive free registration codes for all the available Fresh Devices software titles, including FreshDownload, FreshUI, FreshView, and FreshDiagnose.
Click the button below to register online." label="Register" href="http://www.freshdevices.com/download.html" />
<step text="After registering, you will receive an email message with a confirmation link. Click this and a second email will be sent to you containing the registration codes." />
<step text="When you have received the registration codes, launch the software and enter your user name and registration code using the 'Register' option in the 'Help' menu." />
<row text="Requires free online registration if you wish to continue using for more than 11 days." />
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<entry title="GetRight Professional 6.3b" shorttitle="GetRight Professional" >
<description text="GetRight works with your web browser and helps to manage your internet downloads. Advanced features include scheduling, automatic dialing, file searching and download recovery." />
<description text="Create a private network and share your personal files, such as photos and documents, with your family and friends using this application. All data exchanged on your network is encrypted (Blowfish encryption with a 128-bit key) for safe transportation over the internet." />
<highlight text="Create a private network and share your personal files, such as photos and documents, with your family and friends using this application." />
<entry title="Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP SP2" shorttitle="Internet Explorer" >
<description text="Windows Internet Explorer 7 provides a more personalised, productive and safer browser experience for users, and a richer, more compatible platform for developers and IT administrators." />
<description text="Outstanding favourites manager for Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla and Opera. Organise all your favourite links with comments, ratings, passwords, and much more." />
<description text="IRC (Internet Relay Chat) is a virtual meeting place where people from all over the world can meet, talk in private and participate in group discussions across hundreds of IRC networks." />
<description text="Mozilla Firefox 2 improves on its predecessor in many ways, including an updated interface, built-in phishing protection, online spell checking and much more." />
<highlight text="Mozilla Firefox 2 improves on its predecessor in many ways, including an updated interface, built-in phishing protection, online spell checking and much more." />
<description text="Create and manage multiple network profiles with this clever tool. Just one click switches your network settings from one profile to the next each time you move location." />
<entry title="Office Mail 2" shorttitle="Office Mail" >
<description text="Free email (POP and SMTP) server supporting Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, Pegasus, Opera, and more. Includes browser support for remote administration." />
<row text="Displays small tagline on emails sent with unregistered copies." />
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</entry>
<entry title="Opera 9.24" shorttitle="Opera" >
<description text="Opera is now more advanced than ever, with features including BitTorrent download capability, pop-up blocking, tabbed browsing and advanced functions like Opera's groundbreaking email program, RSS newsfeeds and IRC chat." />
<entry title="Pegasus Mail 4.41" shorttitle="Pegasus Mail" >
<description text="Flexible email client (SMTP, IMAP, POP3) suitable for single or multiple users. Pegasus Mail can be left running permanently on any workstation, notifying the user when new mail arrives." />
<description text="This all-in-one application suite tends to your internet needs. It features a state-of-the-art web browser and powerful email client, as well as a WYSIWYG webpage composer and a feature-rich IRC chat client." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="SeaMonkey" >
<step text="Click on the button below to install the software." label="Install" href="Toolkit\Internet\SeaMonkey\seamonkey-1.1.6.en-US.win32.installer.exe" />
<step text="To use the 'English (United Kingdom)' language pack with SeaMonkey, open the browser and choose 'Open File' in the 'File' menu. Locate the folder d:\Toolkit\Internet\
SeaMonkey\Language Pack - where d is the letter of your DVD/CD drive - and select the file called seamonkey-1.1.en-GB.langpack.xpi. SeaMonkey will queue the file for installation." />
<step text="Choose the 'Preferences' item in the Edit menu. Expand the 'Appearance' tree and click on the 'Languages/Content' option. Select the 'English (GB)' option, then click on the 'OK' button.
" />
<step text="Close and restart SeaMonkey to allow the language pack to take effect." />
<step text="To verify that the language pack has taken effect, choose the 'About SeaMonkey' option on the Help menu. If the user agent string contains the letters 'en-GB', then the installation has been successful." />
<description text="This convenient tool sits in your System Tray and will automatically detect, resize and compress image attachments for email, instant messenger and web uploads, without any effort from you." />
<description text="Widely regarded as the number one FTP server for Windows, War FTP Daemon packs tons of features into a nice, user-friendly interface. Set up an FTP server in minutes." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="WAR FTP Daemon" >
<step text="Click the button below to install WAR FTP Daemon 1.65" label="Install" href="Toolkit\Internet\WARFTP\WARFTP.EXE" />
<step text="Click the button below to install the update from version 1.65 to 1.67-5." label="Install" href="Toolkit\Internet\WARFTP\PATCH\ward167-5.exe" />
<description text="Simple and efficient website copier and offline browsing utility. Download a website to a local directory, building recursively all directories, HTML, images and files." />
<description text="Still the best free personal firewall available offering two zones of protection: the internet zone for protection against unknown PCs, and the trusted zone for sharing with trusted PCs." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="ZoneAlarm" >
<step text="Click the button to read the copyright notice." label="Readme" href="Toolkit\Internet\ZoneAlarm\Legal Info\legal.html" />
<step text="Click the button below to install the software." label="Install" href="Toolkit\Internet\ZoneAlarm\zlsSetup_70_408_000_en.exe" />
<main text="Today, even the most basic PCs allow you to enjoy DVD movies and play audio CDs. With just a few clever bits of software you can transform your system into the ultimate media centre." />
<description text="Freehand painting package designed to provide a realistic and fun simulation of using paint, pens, pencils, crayons, and other artistic materials." />
<row text="<a href='http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=4b6140f9-2d36-4977-8fa1-6f8a0f5dca8f&DisplayLang=en' >Windows Installer for Windows 2000</a>" />
<description text="Excellent free audio editor that's ideal for turning vinyl records and tapes into digital recordings or CDs. Edit Ogg Vorbis, MP3, and Wav sound files, and change the speed and pitch of a recording." />
<description text="Shell extension that adds new tab properties and display information for audio files to Windows Explorer. Supports all popular audio formats." />
<entry title="dBpoweramp Music
Converter 12.3" shorttitle="dBpoweramp" >
<description text="Often referred to as the Swiss Army Knife of audio, this indispensable utility excels at extracting audio files from CD, converting file formats and normalising volume levels." />
<description text="Convert video such as MPEG-1, MPEG-2, QuickTime and more to DivX with this application. Features include batch encoding and automatic configuration of encoding settings." />
<description text="Free utility for creating accurate thumbnail images from a wide range of popular picture formats. You can rotate images, adjust their contrast, brightness and sharpness, and do a whole lot more!" />
<description text="Multimedia browser that makes organising image, audio and video easy. Requires free online registration if you wish to continue using for more than 11 days." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="FreshView" >
<step text="Click the button below to install the software." label="Install" href="Toolkit\Sound\FreshView\freshview.exe" />
<step text="If you wish to continue using your free Fresh Devices software product for more than 11 days, you must register online at the Fresh Devices website. You will then receive free registration codes for all the available Fresh Devices software titles, including FreshDownload, FreshUI, FreshView, and FreshDiagnose.
Click the button below to register online." label="Register" href="http://www.freshdevices.com/download.html" />
<step text="After registering, you will receive an email message with a confirmation link. Click this and a second email will be sent to you containing the registration codes." />
<step text="When you have received the registration codes, launch the software and enter your user name and registration code using the 'Register' option in the 'Help' menu." />
<description text="HyperSnap combines the power of a first-class screen capture application with an advanced image editing utility - wrapped into one easy-to-use tool!" />
<highlight text="HyperSnap combines the power of a first-class screen capture application with an advanced image editing utility - wrapped into one easy-to-use tool!" />
<description text="Superb image and multimedia viewer that's free for
non-commercial use. Save slideshows as an application or screensaver, or burn it to CD. Supports Adobe Photoshop filters." />
<description text="Tired of reaching for the volume control every time your MP3 player changes songs? MP3Gain analyses and adjusts MP3 files to a specified target volume." />
<description text="Unleash your creative side with the free version of project dogwaffle - one of the most creative, reasonably priced and powerful painting applications available." />
<description text="Stamp will add a timestamp to the filename of your digital camera photos by extracting the time and date from the EXIF metadata. This allows you to sort your photos in chronological order, even if they have come from different cameras." />
<description text="VideoInspector is a tool designed to provide you with as much information as possible about your video files, such as resolution and codec used." />
<entry title="VLC media player 0.8.6c" shorttitle="VLC media player" >
<description text="Versatile media player that can stream MPEG-1,
MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and DivX files, DVD-Videos and live videos on a network in unicast or multicast." />
<main text="Software to safeguard your PC against potentially disastrous system failures. If Windows isn't functioning the way it should, chances are there's a utility here that will sort the problem out." />
<description text="An excellent file compression utility with support for high compression algorithms such as 7z, ZIP, CAB, RAR, ARJ, GZIP, BZIP2, Z, TAR, CPIO, RPM and DEB." />
<description text="Feature filled, easy to use, free desktop search tool. Copernic Desktop Search executes fast searching of your entire hard disk to pinpoint the right file, email, music or picture." />
<entry title="Directory Opus 9.0.0.9" shorttitle="Directory Opus" >
<description text="File management and Windows Explorer replacement for Windows that's easy to use and amazingly configurable. Its sheer depth of options will change the way you view your desktop forever." />
<description text="DVD Identifier retrieves and interprets the pre-recorded information that is present on blank DVD, Blu-ray and HD DVD discs, such as manufacturer and supported write speeds." />
<description text="Analyse and benchmark your system's performance." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="FreshDiagnose" >
<step text="Click the button below to install the software." label="Install" href="Toolkit\System\FreshDiagnose\diagnose.exe" />
<step text="If you wish to continue using your free Fresh Devices software product for more than 11 days, you must register online at the Fresh Devices website. You will then receive free registration codes for all the available Fresh Devices software titles, including Fresh Download, Fresh UI, Fresh View, and Fresh Diagnose.
Click the button below to register online." label="Register" href="http://www.freshdevices.com/download.html" />
<step text="After registering, you will receive an email message with a confirmation link. Click this and a second email will be sent to you containing the registration codes." />
<step text="When you have received the registration codes, launch the software and enter your user name and registration code using the 'Register' option in the 'Help' menu." />
<description text="Configure and optimise Windows with hundreds of useful settings." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="FreshUI" >
<step text="Click the button below to install the software." label="Install" href="Toolkit\System\FreshUI\frui.exe" />
<step text="If you wish to continue using your free Fresh Devices software product for more than 11 days, you must register online at the Fresh Devices website. You will then receive free registration codes for all the available Fresh Devices software titles, including Fresh Download, Fresh UI, Fresh View, and Fresh Diagnose.
Click the button below to register online." label="Register" href="http://www.freshdevices.com/download.html" />
<step text="After registering, you will receive an email message with a confirmation link. Click this and a second email will be sent to you containing the registration codes." />
<step text="When you have received the registration codes, launch the software and enter your user name and registration code using the 'Register' option in the 'Help' menu." />
<description text="This easy-to-use program is designed to make automatic backup and restoration of your data as simple as possible. Features include file compression and encryption." />
<description text="This lightweight disc-writing application offers powerful features seen in other paid-for software packages, such as creating data, music and mixed-mode CDs and DVDs, erasing rewritable discs, creating disc images and more." />
<description text="A highly specialised yet easy-to-use CD and DVD data recovery tool that lets you bypass Windows when exploring a disc's file system. Supports all CD and DVD formats and file systems." />
<entry title="OutBack Plus 6.2.1" shorttitle="OutBack Plus" highlight="true" >
<description text="Back up your personal folder information from Microsoft Outlook. The perfect way to ensure that you have regular, updated backups of your critical data when you need them." />
<highlight text="Back up your personal folder information from Microsoft Outlook. The perfect way to ensure that you have regular, updated backups of your critical data when you need them." />
<description text="This utility scans all running processes and then retrieves detailed information about each one from the Process Library database over the internet." />
<description text="This hard disk defragmentation, optimisation, and free space consolidation utility will help boost your PC's performance and ensure a speedy startup time." />
<entry title="SiSoftware Sandra
Lite 2008.1.12.34" shorttitle="SiSoftware Sandra Lite" >
<description text="Essential diagnostics utility that reports everything there is to know about your PC, including CPU, chipset, video adapter, sound card, memory, network, USB2, FireWire, and more." />
<description text="Essential adware and spyware detection and removal tool. Offers default and advanced modes to suit both novice and professional users." />
<description text="Superior version of VNC's (Virtual Network Computing) remote access package that provides a clever way of transporting sensitive documents and files to home or mobile computers." />
<description text="Need to reinstall Windows but without the extra bits? This excellent slipstreaming utility will help you create custom installation discs that can include service packs and hotfixes." />
<description text="Quick disk defragmentation for FAT, FAT32, and NTFS volumes. Includes a great selection of tools for tuning your system and cleaning up unwanted trash." />
<description text="Slam the door on spyware, adware and stubborn viral infections. WinPatrol puts you back in control of your computer so you know exactly what programs should be running at all times." />
<highlight text="Slam the door on spyware, adware and stubborn viral infections. WinPatrol puts you back in control of your computer so you know exactly what programs should be running at all times." />
<description text="Back up your data and reduce size of email attachments, decompress Rar, Zip and other files downloaded from internet and create new archives in Rar and Zip file format." />
<description text="The original and most popular of all Zip file compression utilities for Windows. Includes powerful features in addition to basic file compression such as zipping directly to CD or DVD, scheduling backup jobs and FTP upload functionality." />
<description text="Abel Gratis, one of the UK's oldest ISPs, provides a variety of Broadband packages and Domain Registration/Hosting. Alternatively, Abel's original and very popular dial-up packages offer subscription-free internet access. All accounts provide email facilities, webspace, e-commerce solution plus many other services including cgi-bin, PHP, MySQL and ASP." />
<link name="Support" text="With the advent of Windows Vista, we also have an <a href='!Support.html'>important announcement</a>
about testing and technical support for our discs. Technical support is available via email (coverdiscs@computershopper.co.uk) or <a href='http://www.computershopper.co.uk/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=20'>click here to visit the online forum</a>.
Please include the following information to help us deal with problems quickly:
- Operating System (including the version of any applied service pack).
- CPU type: e.g. Intel or AMD.
- Installed RAM.
For the above basic information, go to Control Panel and then select System. For problems with games, please try to include the following information too:
- Make and model of your graphics card.
- Graphics card memory.
- Exact DirectX version installed, e.g. 9.0c. Type dxdiag into the Start->Run
dialog to be certain." />
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