Trellian Button Factory 2 - full version

Operating system: Windows 98/2000/NT/ME/XP
Licence: Free full version
Minimum system requirements: 16MB RAM, 4MB hard disk space
Web: http://www.trellian.com/tbf/index.html

You don't need to be a graphic artist to create buttons for your Web site. Use ready-made buttons from Trellian Button Factory 2 and give them your own names. The full version, previously sold for $US 39.95 is yours free thanks to Trellian Software. Simply register online to receive your serial number.

Trellian Button Factory makes it quick and easy to create professional and fun buttons, menus, logos and icons for use on your Web site or multimedia presentations. Trellian Button Factory has a library of pre-defined button styles to choose from. You can change the style, size shape and colour and save your new buttons directly onto a HTML page. You can also use Trellian Button Factory to create all new designs. Trellian Button Factory makes creating cool Web sites easy!

Registration
To obtain a free serial number for Trellian Button Factory 2 register online at http://www.trellian.com/ngtbf.htm. To enter your serial number, install Trellian Button Factory 2, then go to the Help menu and select Register then fill in the required information.

Trellian upgrade offer

Get loads of new button designs and features for only US$25. Trellian is offering NetGuide readers the opportunity to purchase the latest version - Trellian Button Factory 3 - at the special discount price of US$25. That's a discount of $US14.95 off the full retail price!

Here are some reasons you should upgrade to version 3:

• There's a new simple HTML Page Builder
• Windows XP style interface and buttons
• A new range of buttons and graphics available to be used
• A meta editor for Web pages
• Improved menu format makes it even easier to create menu items in HTML
• There are additional demo projects
• You can insert HTML into a project or page
• Vary the project page size
• Bilinear filtered image resizing

How to order
Simply visit http://www.trellian.com/tbf/form.htm and click on the radio button for the Trellian Button Factory 3.0 Upgrade. Enter the serial number you obtained for Trellian Button Factory 2 on this month's NetGuide CD.

Ashampoo WinOptimizer 2002 - full version

Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/NT4/2000/XP
Licence: Free full working version after online registration
Minimum system requirements: 20MB hard disk space plus additional space for registry backups and temporary backups of deleted files. Internet Explrer 4.0 required for the Internet Cleaner and Internet Tuner modules.
Web: http://www.ashampoo.com/

Get Windows performing faster with WinOptimizer 2002. Previously sold for US$14.99, the full working version is yours free this month thanks to Ashampoo.

It doesn't take long for garbage files to accumulate on your PC, taking up valuable space on your hard drive. In addition to occupying valuable space, all this garbage can slow down your system. Removing old temporary files and files that no longer refer to anything can significantly speed up searches on your hard drive. Orphaned and spurious entries in the Windows registry can also cause meaningless error messages. Regular cleaning up of your system with WinOptimizer can prevent annoying interruptions to your work.

Ashampoo WinOptimizer 2002 contains a number of useful utilities including: Drive Cleaner, Registry Cleaner, Internet Cleaner, plus the unique Ashampoo Internet Tuner for faster Internet surfing and downloads.

Registration key
To start the online registration procedure, install WinOptimizer 2002 then select 'Get Free Full Version Key' from the 'Internet' menu. If you are not already online the program will prompt you to establish a connection to the Internet. Your full version key code will then be sent to you at the e-mail address you provide. Once you have your key select 'Enter Reg/Trial Key' in the 'Internet' menu and enter the key code in the input field displayed. (Use copy and paste to make sure the code is entered correctly.)

Special offer

Ashampoo is offering NetGuide readers the chance to upgrade to WinOptimizer Platinum Suite for the special price of only US$39.99.

WinOptimizer Plantinum Suite has a range of additional functions and features plus an all new interface. To find out more about WinOptimizer Platinum Suite install the trial version from this month's NetGuide CD or visit http://www.ashampoo.com/.

How to order
Just click on 'Upgrade to Ashampoo WinOptimizer Suite' in the 'Internet' menu of your free full working version of WinOptimizer 2002 from this month's NetGuide CD or visit http://www.ashampoo.com/shop/0306/upgrade.

WinOptimizer Platinum Suite trial

Operating system: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
Licence: Shareware
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.ashampoo.com/

With the new user interface and many new features you get a cool collection of tools that will make your Windows system fast and safe. WinOptimizer Platinum Suite contains the following utilities: Drive Cleaner, Registry Cleaner, Internet Cleaner, DLL Cleaner, Internet Tuner, StartUp Tuner, File Associator, File Wiper and PopUp Blocker.

BitDefender 7.2 - 3 month extended trial

Operating system: Windows 98/Me/NT(SP6)/2000/XP
Licence: Special three month extended trial
Minimum system requirements: Pentium 200MHz, 64MB RAM,
40MB hard disk space
Web: http://www.bitdefender.com/

Get full Internet security protection for your PC with a special three month trial of BitDefender Professional 7.2.

BitDefender Professional 7.2 on this month's NetGuide CD comes complete with three months of totally free antivirus updates - so you can forget about viruses, worms and all those nasty applications. You won't have to worry about updating your protection either, because the program will handle all of that tedious stuff automatically for you, updating your virus definitions every 8 hours.

In addition to giving your PC full anti-virus protection, BitDefender Professional also offers firewall security while you surf the Internet. This includes parent and privacy control filtering. Setting up the firewall security features takes a little bit of skill. Make sure you take a look at the User's Guide provided and follow the configuration instructions to get the most out of the program.

Registration
To unlock BitDefender Professional and benefit from three months of free virus updates you need to enter the following unlock code: 84B602F135C8173FBD63. To enter your unlock code first install BitDefender then open it. Click on the Register Button in the start-up screen and then in the Edit Boxes, enter the unlock code. To check that the registration process was completed successfully please check the About BitDefender window. The product ID shouldn’t be shareware.

View program User's Guide (Adobe Reader required)

Special offer

At the end of your three months, you'll doubtless want to ensure that your PC remains protected. BitDefender has a special 30% discount offer for NetGuide readers to upgrade to the next generation.

This will entitle you to a whole year of free virus signature updates and BitDefender's free services including 24 hour free human technical support, virus alerts and real-time virus reporting.

If you have any questions, contact the BitDefender sales department at sales@bitdefender.com.

How to order
1. Point your Web browser at http://www.bitdefender.com/promotions/
2. Select NetGuide as the magazine you got the product from. You'll see a 30% price reduction.
3. Select BitDefender Professional 7.2 and in the secure Online Store complete the usual required fields
4. In the Check Out page, before pressing Order, enter this Coupon Code: Netguide

Windows XP Fundamentals - Part 3

Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Licence: Full (monthly installments on this CD)
Minimum system requirements: QuickTime 6; available from www.apple.com/quicktime
Web: http://www.vtc.com/nz.php

This month we feature part three of the Windows XP Fundamentals video tutorial series from the Virtual Training Company (VTC). This is the fastest way to learn Windows XP. Currently sold for $168.69, the complete training course is available exclusively to NetGuide readers, serialised over the coming months. Over the entire course your instructor Mark Virtue will take you from the basics of getting to know Windows XP's menus to getting started on the Internet, and even some fun things like painting and playing music and games.

VTC training video special offer

VTC is offering NetGuide readers any of its 140 other training courses at the special price of AUD$134.95. Visit http://www.vtc.com to see more of VTC’s range or call
+61 7 3367 8451 for assistance.

How to order
Please mention this special NetGuide offer to receive your discount on any VTC training CD.

Net Nanny 5

Operating system: Windows 98/2000/XP
Licence: Shareware - 15 days trial
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.netnanny.com

A very popular software for Web site content filtering, Internet access control and Internet monitoring.

Net Nanny's Chat Monitor

Operating system: Windows 98/2000/XP
Licence: Shareware - 15 days trial
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.netnanny.com

Net Nanny's Chat Monitor discretely monitors and records popular chat and instant messaging programs, notifies you when your child is in potentially risky conversations, limits time spent online chatting, and stops your child from giving out personal information.

iOpus STARR PC & Internet Monitor V3.27 Home Edition

Operating system: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
Licence: Shareware - 30 days trial
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.iopus.com

For monitoring a stand-alone PC, for parents who wish to monitor what their children are doing online (parental control). It is an alternative to standard filtering and blocking software. It can monitor sites visited, chat, keystrokes and pop-ups.

CYBERsitter 2003

Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Licence: Shareware - 10 days trial
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.cybersitter.com

CYBERsitter has over 30 categories of filtering for blocking objectionable material from the internet. It is designed primarily for home and educational use.

MediaMonkey 2.1 Standard

Operating system: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Licence: Free
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.mediamonkey.com

Music manager, player, and editor in one.

OrangeCD Suite 5.1.0

Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Licence: Shareware - 30 day trial
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.firetongue.com

A CD/music management tool for cataloguing your music in any format: CDs, DVDs, records, mp3 files or tapes.

MP3 Collector 1.8

Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Licence: Shareware - Trial
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.collectorz.com/music

Catalogue your mp3 files automatically, without typing

iTunes 4.1

Operating system: Windows 2000/XP
Licence: Free
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.apple.com

iTunes 4 is a software jukebox. With it you can create your own personal digital music library to manage and listen to your music collection, all with drag-and-drop simplicity.

Quintessential Player 4.11

Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Licence: Free
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://beta.quinnware.com

An audio player that can be as simple or as feature-rich as you like. Simply download more plug-in components from the Web site.

iView Media 1.3

Operating system: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
Licence: Shareware - Limited time trial
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.iview-multimedia.com

Manage, organise, find, view, play, print, and convert many different types of media files.

Photocopier 2.26

Operating system: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
Licence: Shareware - 30 day trial
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.nicocuppen.com

Turn your scanner and printer into a user-friendly photocopy machine.

Fiolex Media Express 1.0.1186

Operating system: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Licence: Ad-supported
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.fiolex.net

Manage files, view images, play audio and video files, and print catalogues.

Duplicate Image Finder 2.0.05

Operating system: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
Licence: Shareware - Trial
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.rmsft.com

Find duplicates saved in different filenames, formats, or sizes. Can compare JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG, WMF, EMF and ICO files to each other.

Music Library 1.9.806

Operating system: WIN9x/NT4/ME/2000/XP
Licence: Shareware - Trial
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.wensoftware.com/MusicLibrary/

A fully-featured database application allows you to catalogue and play literally any music files and media you have.

Zoom Player Standard 3.20

Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Licence: Free for non-commercial use
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.inmatrix.com

Music and video media player.

Wedding Planner

Operating system: Windows 95/98/NT/Me/XP
Licence: Shareware - 30 day trial
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://weddingglobe.com/OurWed.asp

Simplify keeping track of guests, events, vendors, your budget and your timeline.

Wedding Magic 4.0

Operating system: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Licence: Shareware - 30 day trial
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.frogwaresoftware.com/

Wedding Magic is designed to help plan and organise weddings, without the stress.

Your Essential Wedding Planner

Operating system: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
Licence: Shareware - Trial
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.nzweddingplanner.co.nz

A wedding planner with budget tools, calculator, speech generator (Write your speeches at the push of a button), invitations, guest lists, event calendar, to-do lists, gift registry, send your own personal wedding newsletter, etc.

Will You Marry Me?

Operating system: Windows
Licence: Demo - 15 days
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.castlecomputer.com/marryme.htm

Keep detailed guest information, keep a detailed gift list, track RSVPS - you can even estimate whether or not a guest will attend, Keep a close eye on your budget, Plan your tables at the touch of a button, track thank-you notes sent, plus much more.