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AXCEL216's MAX Speeed Software ESSENTIALS on my *MUST HAVE* List [99.99% FREE(ware)] Downloads Featured in my ⌐Tricks + Secrets Files FREE ESSENTIAL WinDOwS 9x/2000/ME Upgrades, Patches, Fixes, Drivers + Tools: http://members.aol.com/axcel216/web.htm 300+ FREE Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME Power Toys: http://members.aol.com/axcel216/toy.htm FREE MS-DOS 5.00 - 7.xx ESSENTIALS: http://members.aol.com/axcel216/dos.htm FREE Speeed-Up + BenchMark Tools: http://members.aol.com/axcel216/speed.htm FREE Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME AOL 32-bit Power Toys: http://members.aol.com/axcel216/aoltoy.htm FREE WinDOwS Games + Cheats: http://members.aol.com/axcel216/g.htm Get Anti-Viral: FREE AntiVirus Tools: http://members.aol.com/axcel216/vir.htm My DownLoads: http://members.aol.com/axcel216/down.htm FREEbies: FREE Software Sites: http://members.aol.com/axcel216/free.htm WARNING: FIRST BACKUP ALL YOUR HARD DRIVES TO A SAFE LOCATION BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE ANY SYSTEM CHANGES! Take EXTREME CAUTION when modifying your System settings! Faulty changes may result in computer crashes/lockups/permanent data loss, or might lead to having you REINSTALL the ENTIRE Operating System! YOU are the ONLY one responsible for ANY changes YOU make! ALWAYS HAVE YOUR MOST RECENT SYSTEM BACKUP READY! NOTES: 1. Most of these files are archived in ZIP format. You need a file decompression (unZIPping) tool to extract their contents. I recommend PKUNZIP (DOS users, shareware) or PowerArchiver 2000 (Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME users, freeware), both linked further below. 2. STAY SAFE: Scan for viruses ALL files downloaded from the Internet! 3. For upgrades/patches/fixes/drivers original software/hardware is required! 4. If you discover any broken links, please let me know: axcel216@aol.com 5. Almost ALL software featured here is FREE(ware) or ADware: http://www.webattack.com/adsupport.shtml unless specified otherwise. 6. I do NOT recommend ANY shareware or retail programs, except the few "ESSENTIALS" on my "MUST HAVE" list, and ONLY IF I could NOT find a FREE(ware) alternative! 7. Enjoy. CREDITS: Some of these links appear courtesy of Ojatex (Ojatex@aol.com), The Captain (CptSiskoX@flashmail.com) and Chris (cgthompson@mailandnews.com), whom I can't thank enough for their invaluable help. SOFTWARE.TXT Contents: WINDOWS MILLENNIUM EDITION (ME) ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES + FIXES WINDOWS 2000 ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES + FIXES WINDOWS 98 SECOND EDITION (SE) ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES + FIXES WINDOWS 98 SERVICE PACK 1 (SP1) ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES + FIXES WINDOWS 98 ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES + FIXES OSR2 ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES + FIXES WINDOWS 95/OSR1 ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES + FIXES WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000 INTERNET EXPLORER 4/5 ESSENTIAL FREE FIXES FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME SYSTEM + REGISTRY TWEAKERS FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME SYSTEM ENHANCERS FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME SYSTEM + REGISTRY FIXERS FREE WINDOWS 9x BOOT TWEAKERS FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME TEXT EDITORS WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME GRAPHICS EDITORS WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME FILE SHRINKERS FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME MEDIA PLAYERS FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME INTERNET BROWSERS FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME MTU TWEAKERS FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME INTERNET ENHANCERS FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME INTERNET MONITORS FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME AOL 32-bit POWER TOYS SPEEED-UP + BENCHMARK TOOLS MS-DOS 5.00 - 7.xx ESSENTIALS DISK PARTITIONING TOOLS -> SECRETS.TXT FREE WinDOwS MOUSE DRIVERS + TOOLS FREE WinDOwS CD-ROM DRIVERS FREE WinDOwS 3D/VIDEO, AUDIO + DISK DRIVERS FREE WINDOWS 9x/2000/ME MODEM DRIVERS FREE WinDOwS GAMES + CHEATS ▀ETA SOFTWARE ______________________________________________________________________________ WINDOWS MILLENNIUM EDITION (ME) ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES + FIXES * Microsoft Windows ME Cannot Connect or Stay Connected Using AOL with WDM Modem CCPORT.SYS Fix: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q272/0/16.asp Direct download [113 KB]: http://www.win98central.com/data/files/WDM.zip * Real DOS-Mode Patch v1.3 16-bit [9 KB, free] allows WinME to boot to native MS-DOS and use Autoexec.bat + Config.sys files, the Win95/98 style: http://www.geocities.com/mfd4life_2000/ WINDOWS 2000 ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES + FIXES * Windows 2000 Updates on the Internet: - Microsoft Windows 2000 Updates (automatic install): http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ Win2000 OS + MS IE 5 browser required. - Microsoft Windows 2000 Downloads (manual install): http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/ - Microsoft Windows 2000 Support: http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/support/ - Microsoft Windows 2000 Resource Kits Free Tools: http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/library/resources/reskit/tools/ - Microsoft Windows 2000 Hot Fixes FTP: ftp://hotfix.microsoft.com/winnt/Windows_2000/ * Microsoft Windows 2000 Telnet Client NTLM Authentication TELNET.EXE Security Vulnerability Fix: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-067.asp Direct download [185 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win2000platform/Patch/q272743/NT5/EN-US/Q272743_W2K_SP2_x86_en.EXE More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q272/7/43.asp * Microsoft Windows 2000 RPC Server Service Stops Responding RPCRT4.DLL + RPCSS.DLL Security Vulnerability Fix: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q272/3/03.asp Direct download [560 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win2000platform/Patch/q272303/NT5/EN-US/Q272303_W2K_SP2_x86_en.EXE * Microsoft Windows 2000 Still Image Service Privilege Escalation Security Vulnerability Fix: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-065.asp Direct download [166 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win2000platform/Patch/q272736/NT5/EN-US/Q272736_W2K_SP2_x86_en.EXE * Microsoft Windows NT4/2000 Relative Shell Path MSGINA.DLL + USERINIT.EXE Security Vulnerability Fix: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q269/0/49.asp Win2K Patch [219 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win2000platform/Patch/q269049/NT5/EN-US/Q269049_W2K_SP2_x86_en.EXE * Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Control Manager Named Pipe Impersonation KERNEL32.DLL + SERVICES.EXE Security Vulnerability Fix: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q269/5/23.asp Direct download [456 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win2000platform/Patch/Q269523/NT5/EN-US/Q269523_W2K_SP2_x86_en.EXE * Microsoft Windows 9x/NT/2000, MS IE 4.0x/5.xx + MS JVM MSJAVA.DLL Java VM Applet Security Vulnerability Fix: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-059.asp Direct download [141 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/vm/Patch/3314/WIN98Me/EN-US/vmsecfix.exe More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q271/7/52.asp * Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 1 (SP1): http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/recommended/sp1/ Direct download [14 - 87 MB, Express or Network Install, English, free]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/recommended/sp1/x86DLType.asp Order Windows 2000 SP1 on CD [only USA ($14.95) or Canada ($19.95) + S/H fee]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/recommended/sp1/ordercd.asp SP1 upgrades MS Java Virtual Machine (JVM) to Build 3310, but does NOT add 128-bit Encryption, IF the 128-bit High Encryption Pack (see below) was NOT installed prior to SP1! List of Bugs Fixed in Windows 2000 SP1 (1 of 3): http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q259/5/24.asp * Microsoft Windows 2000 128-bit High Encryption Pack [190 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/recommended/encryption/ * Microsoft Windows 2000/NT4 ResetBrowser Frame and HostAnnouncement Flooding MRXSMB.SYS Security Vulnerability Fix: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q262/6/94.asp Direct download [312 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win2000platform/Patch/Q262694/NT5/EN-US/Q262694_W2K_SP2_x86_en.EXE * Microsoft Scripting Engines (MSE) v5.5 for Windows 2000: VBScript 5.5, JScript 5.5, Windows Script Components, Windows Script Host 2.0 + Windows Script Runtime 5.1: http://www.microsoft.com/msdownload/vbscript/scripting.asp Direct download [488 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/scripting/downloads/ws/x86/scripten.exe * Microsoft Visual Basic (VB) Runtime Libraries (DLLs) 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000 applications/games written in VB: http://support.microsoft.com/support/vbasic/runtime.asp - Visual Basic 6.0 (VB6) SP4 DLLs [1 MB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/vb60pro/Redist/sp4/win98/EN-US/VBRun60sp4.exe More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q235/4/20.asp - Visual Basic 5.0 (VB5) DLLs [1.2 MB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/MSVBVM50.EXE More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q180/0/71.asp - Visual Basic 4.0 (VB4) DLLs [850 KB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/VB4RUN.EXE More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q196/2/86.asp * Microsoft Windows 2000 Performance + BenchMark Tests: http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/guide/platform/performance/ Download PerfTune DOCument [357 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/zipdocs/PerfTune.exe * Microsoft Windows 2000 Software Compatibility Updates: http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/deployment/appcompat/ Direct download [159 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win2000platform/Install/1/NT5/EN-US/appupd.exe * Microsoft Windows 2000 Readiness Analyzer v1.0 for Windows 9x/NT: http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/upgrade/compat/ready.asp Direct download [2.5 MB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win2000platform/install/1.0/w9xnt4/en-us/chkupgrd.exe * See "WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000 INTERNET EXPLORER 4/5 ESSENTIAL FREE FIXES" below for more CRITICAL UPDATES! WINDOWS 98 SECOND EDITION (SE) ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES + FIXES * Windows 98/98 SP1/98 SE Updates on the Internet: - Microsoft Windows 98 Updates (automatic install): http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ Win98 OS + MS IE 4/5 browser required. - Microsoft Windows 98 Corporate Updates (manual install): http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/downloads/corporate.asp - Unofficial List of ALL Windows 98 Updates, Patches + Fixes: http://www.walbeehm.com/win98upd.html - Unofficial Windows 98 resource: http://www.listmaker.net/win98/ - Mr Scary's Post Windows 98 Second Edition Updates + Add-ons: http://members.bellatlantic.net/~mrscary/post98se.htm * Microsoft Windows 9x/NT/2000, MS IE 4.0x/5.xx + MS JVM MSJAVA.DLL Java VM Applet Security Vulnerability Fix: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-059.asp Direct download [141 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/vm/Patch/3314/WIN98Me/EN-US/vmsecfix.exe More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q271/7/52.asp * Microsoft Windows 98/98 SE Malformed IPX Ping Packet NWLINK.VXD Security Vulnerability Fix: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-054.asp Direct download [166 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win98/Update/8982/W98/EN-US/265334USA8.EXE * Microsoft Scripting Engines (MSE) v5.5 for Windows 9x/NT4: VBScript 5.5, JScript 5.5, Windows Script Components, Windows Script Host 2.0 + Windows Script Runtime 5.1: http://www.microsoft.com/msdownload/vbscript/scripting.asp Direct download [617 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/scripting/downloads/ws/x86/scr55en.exe * Microsoft Windows 98 SE Mapped Drives Shutdown USER32.DLL + USER.EXE Fix: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q260/0/67.asp Direct download [449 KB, English]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win98SE/Update/7602/W98/EN-US/260067USA8.EXE * Microsoft Windows 98/98 SE IP Fragment Reassembly and Fragmented IGMP Packet VIP.386 Security Vulnerability Fix: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-029.asp Direct download [192 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win98/update/8070/w98/EN-US/259728USA8.EXE * Microsoft Windows 98 SE IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Storage Supplement Fix updates: USER32.DLL, SYSTRAY.EXE, USER.EXE, 1394BUS.SYS, OHCI1394.SYS, SBP2PORT.SYS, DISKTSD.VXD + IOS.VXD: http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/downloads/contents/WURecommended/S_WUFeatured/1394/ Direct download [583 KB, English]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win98se/Update/2944-2/W98/EN-US/242975USA8.EXE * Microsoft Windows 98/98 SE DOS Device in Path Name IFSMGR.VXD Vulnerability Fix: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q256/0/15.asp Direct download [222 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win98SE/Update/6467/W98/EN-US/256015USA8.EXE * Microsoft Windows 9x/NT Jet 4.0 Service Pack 4 (SP4) Update: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q239/1/14.asp Direct download [2.7 MB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/jet40sp4.exe * Microsoft Windows 98/98 SE Malformed RTF Control Word Security Vulnerability Fix updates: RICHED20.DLL, RICHED32.DLL and USP10.DLL: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q249/9/73.asp Direct download [818 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win98SE/Update/5072/W98/EN-US/249973USA8.exe * Microsoft Windows 98 SE IDE Controller Disabled in BIOS PCIMP.PCI Fix: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q245/6/82.asp Direct download [149 KB, English]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win98SE/ideupd/1/W98/EN-US/245682US8.EXE * Microsoft Windows 98/98 SE TCP/IP Prematurely Transmitted Packets VTCP.386 Fix: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q236/9/26.asp Direct download [169 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win98/Update/3111/W98/EN-US/236926USA8.EXE * Microsoft Windows 98/98 SE ScanDisk Errors on (E)IDE Hard Disks > 32 GB ESDI_506.PDR Fix: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q243/4/50.asp Direct download [160 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/bin/w98/243450US8.EXE * Microsoft Windows 9x 2 to 4 Digit Date Conversion Tool: http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/downloads/contents/WURecommended/S_WUFeatured/DateConversion/ Direct download [88 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/bin/w98/2_4date.exe * Microsoft Windows 98/98 SE MSNET32.DLL File Access URL Fix: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q245/7/29.asp Direct download [169 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win98/update/245729/w98/en-us/245729us8.exe * Microsoft Windows 98/98 SE/IE4/IE5 INSENG.DLL Active Setup Control Vulnerability Fix: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q244/5/40.asp Direct download [282 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/ie5/ASCV/5.0/W9XNT4/EN-US/q244540.exe * Microsoft Windows 98 SE Dial-Up Networking (DUN) Security Patch with 128-bit encryption: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q244/2/14.asp Direct download [230 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/downloads/contents/WUrecommended/S_Wunetworking/dun128/ More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q237/4/19.asp * Microsoft Windows 98 SE UHCD.SYS USB Patch: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q240/0/75.asp Direct download [158 KB, English]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win98SE/Patch/4.10.2223/W98/EN-US/240075up.exe * Microsoft DirectX v7.0a Windows 9x APIs: DirectDraw, Direct3D, DirectVideo, DirectSound, DirectMusic, DirectPlay + DirectInput: http://www.microsoft.com/directx/homeuser/downloads/ - Direct download [6 MB, English]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win98SE/Update/7.0a/W9X/EN-US/DX7Aeng.exe - DirectX 7 new features: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q242/9/85.asp - Microsoft DirectX Media v6.0 Runtime: DirectShow, DirectAnimation, DirectX Transform + Media Player Control [4.46 MB]: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?ReleaseID=11771 - Microsoft DirectX Media DirectAnimation v6.0 Runtime Patch [996 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?ReleaseID=11772 - Microsoft DirectX 7 Control Panel [42 KB]: http://www.3dspotlight.net/files/directx.zip * Microsoft Windows 98/98 SE TELNET.EXE Malformed Telnet Argument Fix: http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/downloads/contents/WUCritical/Telnet/ Direct download [146 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/bin/w98/TelnetUp.EXE * Microsoft Windows 98 SE Shutdown Supplement (fixed APMBATT.SYS, CONFIGMG.VXD, MSCONFIG.EXE, PCI.VXD, TSHOOT98.CHM + VPOWERD.VXD): http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/downloads/contents/WURecommended/S_WUFeatured/Win98SE/ Direct download [504 KB, English]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/bin/w98/4756US8.EXE REQUIRED READING: - "Windows 98 Second Edition Shutdown Supplement" MSKB page: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q239/8/87.asp - "How to Troubleshoot Windows 98 SE Shutdown Problems" MSKB page: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q238/0/96.asp - Windows 98 SE Shutdown Troubleshooter: http://www.freespeech.org/Khephra/a/shtdwnse.htm - WinMag Fixes for Windows Shutdown Problems: http://www.winmag.com/fixes/1999/1099/shutdown.htm * Microsoft Windows 98 Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM98) 1.3 Internet Interoperability APIs: http://www.microsoft.com/com/dcom/dcom98/dcom1_3.asp Direct download [1.1 MB]: http://download.microsoft.com/msdownload/dcom/98/x86/en/dcom98.exe * Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (JVM) Update Build 3309 for Windows 9x/NT4 + MS IE 4.0x/5.0x: http://www.microsoft.com/java/vm/dl_vm40.htm Direct download [5.2 MB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/javasdk/Install/3309/W9XNT4/EN-US/MSJavx86.exe NOTE: MS IE 5.5 includes MS JVM Build 3309. * Microsoft Windows 9x/NT4 Data Access Components (MDAC) v2.51 SP1: http://www.microsoft.com/data/download.htm Direct download [7.5 MB, English]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/dasdk/SP/2.51/W9XNT4/EN-US/MDAC_TYP.EXE Microsoft Windows 9x/NT4/2000 MDAC Component Checker 1.0 [572 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/dasdk/install/1.0/WIN98/EN-US/cc.exe * Microsoft Visual Basic (VB) Runtime Libraries (DLLs) 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000 applications/games written in VB: http://support.microsoft.com/support/vbasic/runtime.asp - Visual Basic 6.0 (VB6) SP4 DLLs [1 MB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/vb60pro/Redist/sp4/win98/EN-US/VBRun60sp4.exe More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q235/4/20.asp - Visual Basic 5.0 (VB5) DLLs [1.2 MB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/MSVBVM50.EXE More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q180/0/71.asp - Visual Basic 4.0 (VB4) DLLs [850 KB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/VB4RUN.EXE More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q196/2/86.asp * Microsoft Windows 9x/NT4 Installer (MSI) Runtime Libraries v1.1: http://msdn.microsoft.com/downloads/sdks/platform/wininst.asp Direct download [1.4 MB]: http://www.microsoft.com/msdownload/platformsdk/instmsi.htm * See "WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000 INTERNET EXPLORER 4/5 ESSENTIAL FREE FIXES" below for more CRITICAL UPDATES! WINDOWS 98 SERVICE PACK 1 (SP1) ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES + FIXES * Microsoft Windows 98 System Update: http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/downloads/contents/wurecommended/systemupdate/ Direct download [1 MB]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/bin/w98/wucsp.exe * Microsoft Windows 98 Year 2000 Update #1 [1.2 MB]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/downloads/contents/wucritical/y2k/ * Microsoft Windows 98 Year 2000 Update #2: http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/downloads/contents/wucritical/y2k2/ Direct download [635 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/bin/w98/Y2KW98_2.EXE * For more Windows 98 SP1 ESSENTIAL UPGRADES + FIXES see next topic below: WINDOWS 98 ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES + FIXES * Microsoft Windows 9x/NT/2000, MS IE 4.0x/5.xx + MS JVM MSJAVA.DLL Java VM Applet Security Vulnerability Fix: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-059.asp Direct download [141 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/vm/Patch/3314/WIN98Me/EN-US/vmsecfix.exe More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q271/7/52.asp * Microsoft Windows 98/98 SE Malformed IPX Ping Packet NWLINK.VXD Security Vulnerability Fix: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-054.asp Direct download [166 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win98/Update/8982/W98/EN-US/265334USA8.EXE * Microsoft Windows 98/98 SE IP Fragment Reassembly and Fragmented IGMP Packet VIP.386 Security Vulnerability Fix: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-029.asp Direct download [192 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win98/update/8070/w98/EN-US/259728USA8.EXE * Microsoft Windows 98/98 SE DOS Device in Path Name IFSMGR.VXD Vulnerability Fix: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?ReleaseID=19389 Direct download [222 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win98SE/Update/6467/W98/EN-US/256015USA8.EXE More info: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/fq00-017.asp * Microsoft Windows 9x/NT Jet 4.0 Service Pack 4 (SP4) Update: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q239/1/14.asp Direct download [2.7 MB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/jet40sp4.exe * Microsoft Windows 98/98 SE Malformed RTF Control Word Security Vulnerability Fix updates: RICHED20.DLL, RICHED32.DLL and USP10.DLL: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q249/9/73.asp Direct download [818 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win98SE/Update/5072/W98/EN-US/249973USA8.exe * Microsoft Windows 98/98 SE TCP/IP Prematurely Transmitted Packets VTCP.386 Fix: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q236/9/26.asp Direct download [169 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win98/Update/3111/W98/EN-US/236926USA8.EXE * Microsoft Windows 98/98 SE ScanDisk Errors on (E)IDE Hard Disks > 32 GB ESDI_506.PDR Fix: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q243/4/50.asp Direct download [160 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/bin/w98/243450US8.EXE * Microsoft Windows 9x 2 to 4 Digit Date Conversion Tool: http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/downloads/contents/WURecommended/S_WUFeatured/DateConversion/ Direct download [88 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/bin/w98/2_4date.exe * Microsoft Windows 98/98 SE MSNET32.DLL File Access URL Fix: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q245/7/29.asp Direct download [169 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win98/update/245729/w98/en-us/245729us8.exe * Microsoft Windows 98 MSNP32.DLL Cached Domain Password Vulnerability Fix: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q168/1/15.asp Direct download [161 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win98/update/168115/w98/en-us/168115us8.exe MS Windows 98 SE does NOT need this patch. * Microsoft Windows 98/98 SE/IE4/IE5 INSENG.DLL Active Setup Control Vulnerability Fix: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q244/5/40.asp Direct download [282 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/ie5/ASCV/5.0/W9XNT4/EN-US/q244540.exe * Microsoft Windows 98/98 SE TELNET.EXE Malformed Telnet Argument Fix: http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/downloads/contents/WUCritical/Telnet/ Direct download [146 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/bin/w98/TelnetUp.EXE * Microsoft Windows 9x/NT4 Data Access Components (MDAC) v2.51 SP1: http://www.microsoft.com/data/download.htm Direct download [7.5 MB, English]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/dasdk/SP/2.51/W9XNT4/EN-US/MDAC_TYP.EXE Microsoft Windows 9x/NT4/2000 MDAC Component Checker 1.0 [572 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/dasdk/install/1.0/WIN98/EN-US/cc.exe * Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC), C Runtime and OLE Automation Libraries Updates for Windows 9x/NT: http://www.microsoft.com/windows95/downloads/contents/wurecommended/s_WUservicepacks/mfclibrary/ More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q197/2/98.asp * Microsoft Scripting Engines (MSE) v5.5 for Windows 9x/NT4: VBScript 5.5, JScript 5.5, Windows Script Components, Windows Script Host 2.0 + Windows Script Runtime 5.1: http://www.microsoft.com/msdownload/vbscript/scripting.asp Direct download [617 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/scripting/downloads/ws/x86/scr55en.exe * Microsoft Visual Basic (VB) Runtime Libraries (DLLs) 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000 applications/games written in VB: http://support.microsoft.com/support/vbasic/runtime.asp - Visual Basic 6.0 (VB6) SP4 DLLs [1 MB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/vb60pro/Redist/sp4/win98/EN-US/VBRun60sp4.exe More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q235/4/20.asp - Visual Basic 5.0 (VB5) DLLs [1.2 MB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/MSVBVM50.EXE More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q180/0/71.asp - Visual Basic 4.0 (VB4) DLLs [850 KB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/VB4RUN.EXE More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q196/2/86.asp * Microsoft Windows 98 Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM98) 1.3 Internet Interoperability APIs: http://www.microsoft.com/com/dcom/dcom98/dcom1_3.asp Direct download [1.1 MB]: http://download.microsoft.com/msdownload/dcom/98/x86/en/dcom98.exe * Microsoft DirectX v7.0a Windows 9x APIs: DirectDraw, Direct3D, DirectVideo, DirectSound, DirectMusic, DirectPlay + DirectInput: http://www.microsoft.com/directx/homeuser/downloads/ - Direct download [6 MB, English]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win98SE/Update/7.0a/W9X/EN-US/DX7Aeng.exe - DirectX 7 new features: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q242/9/85.asp - Microsoft DirectX Media v6.0 Runtime: DirectShow, DirectAnimation, DirectX Transform + Media Player Control [4.46 MB]: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?ReleaseID=11771 - Microsoft DirectX Media DirectAnimation v6.0 Runtime Patch [996 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?ReleaseID=11772 - Microsoft DirectX 7 Control Panel [42 KB]: http://www.3dspotlight.net/files/directx.zip * Microsoft Windows 9x/IE4/IE5 DHTML Edit Security Update: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q226/3/26.asp MS IE 4/5 DHTML Edit Security Fix page: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/security/dhtml_edit.asp * Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (JVM) Update Build 3309 for Windows 9x/NT4 + MS IE 4.0x/5.0x: http://www.microsoft.com/java/vm/dl_vm40.htm Direct download [5.2 MB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/javasdk/Install/3309/W9XNT4/EN-US/MSJavx86.exe NOTE: MS IE 5.5 includes MS JVM Build 3309. * Microsoft Windows 9x/IE4 Dotless IP Address Security Update: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q168/6/17.asp MS IE 4 Dotless IP Address Security page: http://www.microsoft.com/ie/security/dotless.htm * Microsoft Dial-Up Networking (DUN) Security Patch v4.0 for Windows 98: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q191/5/40.asp Direct download [319 KB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/dun40.exe "Windows 98 Dial-Up Networking Security Upgrade Release Notes" MSKB page: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q189/7/71.asp * Microsoft Computer Hangs After 49.7 Days Patch for Windows 98 (fixed VTDAPI.VXD): http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q216/6/41.asp Direct download [132 KB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/216641up.exe * Microsoft Windows 98 Power Management Troubleshooter Update [157 KB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/pmtshoot.exe REQUIRED READING: - MSKB: "How to Troubleshoot Windows 98 Shutdown Problems": http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q202/6/33.asp - Windows 95 and 98 Shutdown Troubleshooter: http://www.freespeech.org/Khephra/a/shutdown.htm * Microsoft Windows 9x/NT Forms v2.0 Control Security Patch: http://officeupdate.microsoft.com/downloadDetails/fm2paste.htm Direct download [658 KB]: http://officeupdate.microsoft.com/downloaditems/fm2paste.exe NOTE: MS Office 97 owners need to install MS Office 97 SR-2 Upgrade FIRST: http://officeupdate.microsoft.com/Articles/sr2fact.htm * Microsoft Windows 9x/NT Word 97 Viewer 32-bit [3.8 MB]: http://officeupdate.microsoft.com/downloaditems/wd97vwr32.exe NOTE: MS Office and MS Word users do NOT need Word Viewer. * Microsoft Windows 9x/NT4 Installer (MSI) Runtime Libraries v1.1: http://msdn.microsoft.com/downloads/sdks/platform/wininst.asp Direct download [1.4 MB]: http://www.microsoft.com/msdownload/platformsdk/instmsi.htm * See "WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000 INTERNET EXPLORER 4/5 ESSENTIAL FREE FIXES" below for more CRITICAL UPDATES! OSR2 ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES + FIXES * OSR2 Updates on the Internet: - Unofficial Windows 95 B/C OSR 2.x resource: http://www.compuclinic.com/osr2faq/ - Unofficial List of ALL Windows 95 B/C OSR 2.x Upgrades, Patches + Fixes: http://www.walbeehm.com/win95upd.html - My OSR2 "SMART FREE UPGRADES" from WINNEWS.TXT (included): http://members.aol.com/axcel216/win.htm#SMART * Microsoft Windows 95B OSR 2.1 USB Service Update Pack (USBSUP) upgrades OSR 2.0 to OSR 2.1: installs the new Kernel32.dll core [build 4.03.1212] and support for new USB, AGP and PCI peripherals: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q181/6/61.asp Direct download [942 KB]: ftp://ftp.ftp.com/support/testing/tpg/usbsup.exe * Microsoft Windows 95B OSR 2.0/2.1 International (other than English) IO.SYS Memory Leak Patch: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q170/4/56.asp * Win95Boot v1.21 correctly implements the dual-boot feature on OSR 2.x systems to enable the use of MS-DOS 6.xx as "Previous Operating System": http://www.tu-chemnitz.de/~jwes/win95boot.html Direct download [26 KB, freeware]: http://www.tu-chemnitz.de/~jwes/W95BOOT/W95BOOT.ZIP NOTE: See "DUAL-BOOT IN OSR2/WIN98" in OSR2TIPS.TXT (included) for details. * OSR2FIX v1.57 correctly implements the dual-boot feature on OSR 2.x systems to enable the use of MS-DOS 6.xx as "Previous Operating System": http://win95.winware.org/ Direct download [30 KB, freeware]: http://win95.winware.org/files/osr2fix.exe NOTE: See "DUAL-BOOT IN OSR2/WIN98" in OSR2TIPS.TXT (included) for details. * For more OSR2 ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES + FIXES, see next topic below. READ the Microsoft guidelines for each UPDATE, and install ONLY the ones that are COMPATIBLE with Windows 95 B/C OSR 2.x: WINDOWS 95/OSR1 ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES + FIXES * Windows 95/OSR1 Updates on the Internet: - Microsoft Windows 95/OSR1 FREE Updates, Patches + Fixes: http://www.microsoft.com/windows95/downloads/ - Unofficial List of ALL Windows 95/OSR1 Upgrades, Patches + Fixes: http://www.walbeehm.com/win95upd.html - Windows Magazine Windows 95 Software: http://www.winmag.com/win95/software.htm * Microsoft Windows 9x/NT/2000, MS IE 4.0x/5.xx + MS JVM MSJAVA.DLL Java VM Applet Security Vulnerability Fix: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-059.asp Direct download [141 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/vm/Patch/3314/WIN98Me/EN-US/vmsecfix.exe More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q271/7/52.asp * Microsoft Windows 95/OSR2 Malformed IPX Ping Packet NWLINK.VXD Security Vulnerability Fix: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-054.asp Direct download [173 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win95/Update/8982/W95/EN-US/265334US5.EXE * Microsoft Windows 95/OSR2 IP Fragment Reassembly and Fragmented IGMP Packet VIP.386 Security Vulnerability Fix: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-029.asp Direct download [176 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win95/update/8070/w95/EN-US/259728USA5.EXE * Microsoft Windows 95/OSR2 DOS Device in Path Name IFSMGR.VXD Vulnerability Fix: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?releaseID=19491 Direct download [260 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win95/Update/6467/W95/EN-US/256015USA5.EXE More info: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/fq00-017.asp * Microsoft Windows 9x/NT Jet 4.0 Service Pack 4 (SP4) Update: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q239/1/14.asp Direct download [2.7 MB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/jet40sp4.exe * Microsoft Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2 Malformed RTF Control Word Security Vulnerability Fix updates: RICHED20.DLL, RICHED32.DLL and USP10.DLL: http://www.microsoft.com/windows95/downloads/contents/WUCritical/rtfcontrol/ Direct download [818 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win95/Update/5072/W95/EN-US/249973USA5.exe More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q249/9/73.asp * Microsoft Windows 9x 2 to 4 Digit Date Conversion Tool: http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/downloads/contents/WURecommended/S_WUFeatured/DateConversion/ Direct download [88 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/bin/w98/2_4date.exe * Microsoft Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2 MSNET32.DLL File Access URL Fix: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q245/7/29.asp Direct download [161 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win95/update/245729/w95/en-us/245729us5.exe * Microsoft Windows 95/OSR2 MSNP32.DLL Cached Domain Password Vulnerability Fix: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q168/1/15.asp Direct download [148 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win95/update/168115/w95/en-us/168115us5.exe * Microsoft Windows 95/OSR2 TELNET.EXE Malformed Telnet Argument Fix: http://www.microsoft.com/windows95/downloads/contents/WUCritical/Telnet/ Direct download [173 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win95upg/Update/10/W95/EN-US/telnet95.exe * Microsoft Windows 9x/NT4 Data Access Components (MDAC) v2.51 SP1: http://www.microsoft.com/data/download.htm Direct download [7.5 MB, English]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/dasdk/SP/2.51/W9XNT4/EN-US/MDAC_TYP.EXE Microsoft Windows 9x/NT4/2000 MDAC Component Checker 1.0 [572 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/dasdk/install/1.0/WIN98/EN-US/cc.exe * Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC), C Runtime and OLE Automation Libraries Updates for Windows 9x/NT: http://www.microsoft.com/windows95/downloads/contents/wurecommended/s_WUservicepacks/mfclibrary/ More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q197/2/98.asp * Microsoft Scripting Engines (MSE) v5.5 for Windows 9x/NT4: VBScript 5.5, JScript 5.5, Windows Script Components, Windows Script Host 2.0 + Windows Script Runtime 5.1: http://www.microsoft.com/msdownload/vbscript/scripting.asp Direct download [617 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/scripting/downloads/ws/x86/scr55en.exe IMPORTANT: Read the SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FIRST! * Microsoft Visual Basic (VB) Runtime Libraries (DLLs) 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000 applications/games written in VB: http://support.microsoft.com/support/vbasic/runtime.asp - Visual Basic 6.0 (VB6) SP4 DLLs [1 MB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/vb60pro/Redist/sp4/win98/EN-US/VBRun60sp4.exe More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q235/4/20.asp - Visual Basic 5.0 (VB5) DLLs [1.2 MB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/MSVBVM50.EXE More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q180/0/71.asp - Visual Basic 4.0 (VB4) DLLs [850 KB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/VB4RUN.EXE More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q196/2/86.asp * Microsoft DirectX v7.0a Windows 9x APIs: DirectDraw, Direct3D, DirectVideo, DirectSound, DirectMusic, DirectPlay + DirectInput: http://www.microsoft.com/directx/homeuser/downloads/ - Direct download [6 MB, English]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win98SE/Update/7.0a/W9X/EN-US/DX7Aeng.exe - DirectX 7 new features: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q242/9/85.asp - Microsoft DirectX Media v6.0 Runtime: DirectShow, DirectAnimation, DirectX Transform + Media Player Control [4.46 MB]: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?ReleaseID=11771 - Microsoft DirectX Media DirectAnimation v6.0 Runtime Patch [996 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?ReleaseID=11772 - Microsoft DirectX 7 Control Panel [42 KB]: http://www.3dspotlight.net/files/directx.zip * Microsoft Windows 9x/IE4/IE5 DHTML Edit Security Update: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q226/3/26.asp MS IE 4/5 DHTML Edit Security Fix page: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/security/dhtml_edit.asp * Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (JVM) Update Build 3309 for Windows 9x/NT4 + MS IE 4.0x/5.0x: http://www.microsoft.com/java/vm/dl_vm40.htm Direct download [5.2 MB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/javasdk/Install/3309/W9XNT4/EN-US/MSJavx86.exe NOTE: MS IE 5.5 includes MS JVM Build 3309. * Microsoft Windows 9x/IE4 Dotless IP Address Security Update: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q168/6/17.asp MS IE 4 Dotless IP Address Security page: http://www.microsoft.com/ie/security/dotless.htm * Microsoft Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2 TCP/IP Prematurely Transmitted Packets VTCP.386 Fix: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q236/9/26.asp Direct download [171 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win95/Update/3111/W95/EN-US/236926USA5.EXE * Microsoft Dial-Up Networking (DUN) Upgrade + Security Patch v1.3 adds Win98's TCP/IP functionality to Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q191/4/94.asp Direct download [2.24 MB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/msdun13.exe IMPORTANT: MS DUN 1.3 Patch introduces the new self-adjustable "IPMTU" Registry setting known to Win98 users. To learn how to modify your Internet Packet (IP) size (also called "MTU") to maximize the speed of your DUN (TCP/IP) connections over analog modems, READ "FASTEST INTERNET 98 - Part 1" and "FASTEST INTERNET 98 - Part 2", both in TIPS98.TXT (included). See also these articles for troubleshooting with MS DUN 1.3 Patch ONLY IF the above Registry tweaks do NOT work on your system: - New DUN 1.3 Windows-Help page: http://www.windows-help.net/windows95/comm-10.shtml - "Windows 95 Dial-Up Networking 1.3 Upgrade Release Notes" MSKB page: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q154/0/91.asp * Microsoft Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2 32-bit Sockets Upgrade v2.0: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q182/1/08.asp Direct download [986 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/bin/W95ws2setup.exe NOTE: Apply the MS WINSOCK 2.0 Upgrade ONLY AFTER installing the MS DUN Upgrade 1.3! * Microsoft Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2 Dial-Up Networking 1.3 + Winsock 2.0 Year 2000 Update: http://www.microsoft.com/windows95/downloads/contents/wurecommended/s_wunetworking/dunwinsky2k/ Direct download [309 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/msdownload/msdun/patch/1.3-y2k/w95/en/y2kvdhcp.exe MS DUN 1.3 Patch + MS 32-bit Sockets Upgrade 2.0 required. * Microsoft Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2 RASAPI32.DLL Invalid Domain Server DUN Patch: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q154/4/34.asp Direct download: - Win95/OSR1 Patch [175 KB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/Rasupd.exe - OSR2 Patch [232 KB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/Ras2upd.exe * Microsoft Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2 TCP/IP Out-of-Band Vulnerability Patch (fixed VTCP.386 + VNBT.386): http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q168/7/47.asp Direct download [250 KB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/vtcpupd.exe * Microsoft Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2 Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM95) 1.3 Internet Interoperability APIs: http://www.microsoft.com/com/dcom/dcom95/dcom1_3.asp Direct download [1.1 MB]: http://download.microsoft.com/msdownload/dcom/95/x86/en/dcom95.exe * Microsoft Windows 95 Service Pack 1 (SP1) upgrades Windows 95 retail to Windows 95a OSR1: http://www.microsoft.com/windows95/downloads/contents/WURecommended/S_WUServicePacks/W95SvcPack1/ Direct download [1.2 MB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/SETUP.EXE * Microsoft Windows 95 Year 2000 Upgrade (fixed COMMAND.COM + WINFILE.EXE): http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q182/9/67.asp Direct download [2.2 MB]: http://download.microsoft.com/msdownload/w95/y2kupdate/x86/en/w95y2k.exe * Microsoft Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2 Computer Hangs After 49.7 Days Patch (fixed VTDAPI.VXD): http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q216/6/41.asp Direct download [132 KB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/VTDAPI95.EXE * Microsoft Windows 95/OSR1 LBA and INT13 IDE Hard Disk Data Loss Patch (fixed DISKTSD.VXD): http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q148/8/21.asp Direct download [147 KB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/DSKTSUPD.EXE * Microsoft Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2 IDE Driver Patch (fixed ESDI_506.PDR): http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q171/3/53.asp Direct download [143 KB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/REMIDEUP.EXE * Microsoft Windows 95/OSR1 Socket Patch (fixed KERNEL32.DLL): http://www.microsoft.com/windows95/downloads/contents/wuadmintools/s_wunetworkingtools/w95kernel32/ Direct download [329 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/bin/W95KRNLUPD.EXE * Microsoft Windows 95/OSR2/IE4 Common Control Library Patch (COMCTL32.DLL) v5.80: http://www.microsoft.com/msdownload/ieplatform/ie/comctrlx86.asp Direct download [498 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/platformsdk/Comctl32/5.80.2614.3600/W9XNT4/EN-US/50comupd.exe * Microsoft Windows 95/NT/3.1x 3D Control Libraries for 3D effects: CTL3D.DLL, CTL3D32.DLL, CTL3D32S.DLL + CTL3DV2.DLL [52 KB]: http://members.aol.com/files4u/3DCTRLS.ZIP * Microsoft Windows 95/NT/3.1x Euro Currency Symbol Update: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/euro.asp * Microsoft Windows 9x/NT Agent Services + Extensions 32-bit: http://msdn.microsoft.com/workshop/imedia/agent/ MS Agent's conversational interface extends, enhances and supports software agents presentation within the Windows 9x/NT GUI. * Microsoft Windows 9x/NT Forms v2.0 Control Security Patch: http://officeupdate.microsoft.com/downloadDetails/fm2paste.htm Direct download [658 KB]: http://officeupdate.microsoft.com/downloaditems/fm2paste.exe NOTE: MS Office 97 owners need to install MS Office 97 SR-2 Upgrade FIRST: http://officeupdate.microsoft.com/Articles/sr2fact.htm * Microsoft Windows 9x/NT Word 97 Viewer 32-bit [3.8 MB]: http://officeupdate.microsoft.com/downloaditems/wd97vwr32.exe NOTE: MS Office and MS Word users do NOT need MS Word Viewer. * Microsoft Windows 9x/NT4 Installer (MSI) Runtime Libraries v1.1: http://msdn.microsoft.com/downloads/sdks/platform/wininst.asp Direct download [1.4 MB]: http://www.microsoft.com/msdownload/platformsdk/instmsi.htm * See "WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000 INTERNET EXPLORER 4/5 ESSENTIAL FREE FIXES" below for more CRITICAL UPDATES! WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000 INTERNET EXPLORER 4/5 ESSENTIAL FREE FIXES * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0x/5.xx Downloads: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/download/ * Microsoft Windows 9x/NT/2000, MS IE 4.0x/5.xx + MS JVM MSJAVA.DLL Java VM Applet Security Vulnerability Fix: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-059.asp Direct download [141 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/vm/Patch/3314/WIN98Me/EN-US/vmsecfix.exe More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q271/7/52.asp * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01/5.xx for Windows 9x/NT4/2000 MSHTML.DLL + ASCTRLS.OCX Scriptlet Rendering and Frame Domain Verification Security Vulnerability Fixes: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/download/critical/patch11.htm Available Patches: - MS IE 5.5 [1.34 MB]. - MS IE 5.01 SP1 [1.48 MB]. - MS IE 5.01 [1.85 MB]. - MS IE 4.01 SP2 [1.98 MB]. More info: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-055.asp * Microsoft Internet Explorer v5.5 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000 includes ALL MS IE 5.xx AND MS Outlook Express Patches + Fixes listed below on this page: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/download/ie55.htm MS IE 5.5 Setup [505 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/ie55/install/5.5/win98/en-us/ie5setup.exe This release upgrades security data encryption to 128-bit and Outlook Express to version 5.5. MS IE 5.5 Setup routine requires an Internet connection for downloading and 27-80 MB of disk space depending on selected components. More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q265/4/53.asp * Microsoft Outlook Express 4.0x/5.0x Persistent Mail Browser Link, Cache Bypass and Malformed E-mail Header Security Vulnerabilities Fix: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/download/critical/patch9.htm - MS OE 5.0x Patch [963 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/ie501/secpach9/5.01/WIN98/EN-US/q261255.exe - MS OE 4.0x Patch: NOT AVAILABLE YET?! * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01/5.01 for Windows 9x/NT4/2000 ASCTRLS.OCX Active Setup Download Security Vulnerability Fix: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/download/critical/patch8.htm - MS IE 5.01 Patch [247 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/ie501/secpach8/5.01/WIN98/EN-US/5q265258.exe - MS IE 4.01 SP2 Patch [152 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/ie4095/secpach8/4.01_SP2/WIN98/EN-US/4q265258.exe More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q265/2/58.asp * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01/5.01 for Windows 9x/NT4/2000 MSHTML.DLL, SHDOCVW.DLL, URLMON.DLL + WININET.DLL SSL Certificate Validation Vulnerability Fixes: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/download/critical/patch7.htm - MS IE 5.01 Patch [1.9 MB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/ie501/secpach7/5.01/WIN98/EN-US/q254902.exe - MS IE 4.01 SP2 Patch: NOT AVAILABLE YET?! More info: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-039.asp * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01/5.01 for Windows 9x/NT4/2000 WININET.DLL Security Vulnerability Fixes: Frame Domain Verification, Unauthorized Cookie Access, Malformed Component Attribute and Partially Rendered Web Page: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/download/critical/patch6.htm - MS IE 5.01 Patch [1.9 MB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/ie501/iesp/5.01/WIN98/EN-US/q262509.exe - MS IE 4.01 SP2 Patch [353 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/ie4095/iesp/4.01sp2/W9XNT4/EN-US/q262509.exe More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q262/5/09.asp * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01/5.0/5.01 for Windows 9x/NT4/2000 HTML Help File Code Execution Security Vulnerability Fix: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-037.asp - MS IE 4.01/5.0/5.01 for Windows 9x/NT4 Patch: http://www.microsoft.com/Downloads/Release.asp?ReleaseID=21705 Direct download [716 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/ie5/Patch/1.0/W9XNT4/EN-US/hhupd.exe - MS IE 5.01 for Windows 2000 Patch: http://www.microsoft.com/Downloads/Release.asp?ReleaseID=21706 Direct download [490 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/ie501/Patch/1.0/NT5/EN-US/Q259166_W2K_SP1_x86_en.EXE * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows 9x/NT4 SSL/SSPI SCHANNEL.DLL Security Vulnerability Fix: http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/downloads/contents/WUCritical/schannel/ - 128-bit security encryption Patch [193 KB, English]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win98SE/Patch/Q249863-128/W9X/EN-US/249863USA8_128.EXE - 40-bit security encryption Patch [205 KB, English]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/win98SE/Patch/Q249863/W9X/EN-US/249863USA8.EXE More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q249/8/63.asp * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4/5 for Windows 9x/NT4 MSHTML.DLL Security Vulnerability Fixes: Frame Spoof, Untrusted Scripted Paste, Cross Frame Navigate Updates, IFRAME ExecCommand, Download Behavior + Image Source Redirect: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/security/patch5.asp - MS IE 5.01/5.0 Patch [1.1 MB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/ie501/secpach5/5.01/W9XNT4/EN-US/q251109.exe - MS IE 4.01/4.0 SP2/SP1 Patch [1.7 MB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/ie4095/secpach5/4.01/W9XNT4/EN-US/q251109.exe MS IE 4/5 MSHTML.DLL Security Fix page: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/security/mshtml.asp More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q251/1/09.asp * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4/5 for Windows 9x/NT4 SHDOCVW.DLL Security Vulnerability Fixes: Malformed Favorites Icon, Legacy ActiveX Control, Server Side Page Reference Redirect + ImportExportFavorites: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/security/servredir.asp - MS IE 5.01 Patch [484 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/ie501/SPRR/5.01/W9XNT4/EN-US/q246094.exe - MS IE 5.0 Patch [476 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/ie5/SPRR/5.0/W9XNT4/EN-US/q246094.exe - MS IE 4.01 SP2 Patch [1.4 MB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/ie4095/SPRR/4.01/W9XNT4/EN-US/q246094.exe More info: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q246/0/94.asp MS IE 4/5 SHDOCVW.DLL Security Fix page: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/security/favorites.asp * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4/5 for Windows 9x URLMON.DLL JavaScript Redirect Vulnerability Fix: - MS IE 5.0x Patch: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q244/3/57.asp Direct download [294 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/ie5/JSRV/5.0/W9XNT4/EN-US/q244357.exe - MS IE 4.01 SP2 Patch: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q244/3/56.asp Direct download [363 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/ie4095/Patch/4.01/W9XNT4/EN-US/q244356.exe * Microsoft Windows 98/98 SE/IE4/IE5 INSENG.DLL Active Setup Control Vulnerability Fix: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q244/5/40.asp Direct download [282 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/ie5/ASCV/5.0/W9XNT4/EN-US/q244540.exe * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4/5 for Windows 9x/NT4 Scriptlet.Typelib and Eyedog Security Vulnerability Fix: http://www.microsoft.com/security/bulletins/ms99-032.asp Direct download [108 KB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/ie5/Update/5.0/W9XNT4/EN-US/q240308.exe * Microsoft Internet Explorer v4.01 Service Pack 2 (SP2) 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4 [435 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/download/ie401sp2.htm MS IE 4 Setup routine requires an Internet connection for downloading and 18-60 MB of disk space depending on selected components. * Microsoft Outlook Express Year 2000 Update [140 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/downloads/contents/wucritical/oey2k/ * Microsoft Outlook Express File Attachment Security Patch for MS IE 4.00, 4.01 and Windows 98 with MS IE4 [1.1 MB]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/security/oelong.asp FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME SYSTEM + REGISTRY TWEAKERS * Power Toys on the Internet (most are freeware): - XTeq Systems Win9x/NT/2000/ME Power Tools (100% freeware): http://www.xteq.com/products/ - Bob's 1000+ Wicked Tools - Shell Extension City: http://www.shellcity.net/ - Power Tools: http://people.ne.mediaone.net/rizun/ - Freeware Finds: http://www.freefinds.net/ - PC Magazine FREE Utilities: http://www.pcmag.com/utilities/ - WorkStation Nine: http://www.onthenet.com.au/~thomo/index.htm - AnalogX Freeware Software: http://www.analogx.com/contents/download.htm - Mike Lin's Freeware Utilities: http://www.mlin.net/ - Leinen Software Tools: http://www.leinen.com/ - Dx21 Win9x/NT Software: http://www.dx21.com/ - Programmer's Tools: http://www.redrival.com/protools/ * Xteq X-Setup v5.7 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME is THE ultimate power user "Nirvana": BEST and most comprehensive system and registry tweaking tool ever created this side of our solar system. ;) Tweaks over 700 (with many more added frequently at the plug-in pages listed below) undocumented/hidden GUI, System, Hardware, Software, Personal, DOS, Boot, Disk Cache, VCache, DMA, DirectX, CD-ROM/DVD, Explorer, MS IE 4/5, MS OE 4/5, TCP/IP, Network, Server, Security, Netscape, Opera, MS Office 97/2000, AOL IM, chipset specific 2D/3D Video (3Dfx, NVidia, Matrox and ATI families) etc... settings for MAXimum performance [TweakUI on steroids! :)]: http://www.xteq.com/products/xset/ All this is done from an Explorer-like, easy to use, familiar interface (GUI). Features: plug-ins sorted into folders by category, single-click for all items, unlimited number of Plug-ins/Wizards can be added/deleted at will, record mode for REG file installation on multiple systems, Registry keys backup creation for eventual restore, plug-in error check/alert/shut-down etc, highly customizable. Takes only 5 MB of RAM while running, entirely returned to the system upon exit. Direct download [2.75 MB, freeware]: http://members.aol.com/axcel216/x/xq-xsetup.zip X-Setup download page: http://www.xteq.com/downloads/index.mv#xset Based on individual MS Visual Basic (VB) "plug-ins", users can create own favorite/custom Wizards/Plug-ins using X-Setup Software Developer's Kit (SDK) v5.5 [648 KB, freeware]: http://www.xteq.com/products/xsdk/ X-Setup additional plug-ins: http://members.aol.com/ojatex/plugins/plugins.htm Ojatex's X-Setup Plug-ins: http://members.aol.com/ojatex/lapplugs.htm Neil's X-Setup Plug-ins + Wizards: http://www.128moorlane.freeserve.co.uk/xsetup/ Requires Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01/5.xx: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/ or: - Microsoft Scripting Engines (MSE) 5.5 for Windows 9x/NT4/2000: http://www.microsoft.com/msdownload/vbscript/scripting.asp - Microsoft Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) 1.3 Internet Interoperability APIs for Windows 98 (DCOM98) or 95 (DCOM95): http://www.microsoft.com/com/resources/downloads.asp Xteq X-Setup official tech support [first time Delphi forum users are required free subscription]: http://www.delphi.com/xsetup/messages/ * Microsoft TweakUI Power Toy tweaks hidden Win9x/NT4/2000/ME + MS IE 4/5 settings: Mouse speed/sensitivity, X-Mouse, GUI Effects, Special folders location, IE Search, Shortcut overlay, Startup, Explorer/IE settings, Desktop icons, My Computer drives, Control Panel applets, Network logon, New documents, Add/Remove programs, Boot options, Repair: Icons, File associations, Fonts folder, Regedit, System files and Temporary Internet/URL History files, Paranoia: clear history/passwords, disable Autoplay/Autorun, Log illegal operations etc [free, unsupported]: - TweakUI v1.33 for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME and MS IE 4/5 [final official release, fixed most bugs]: http://www.microsoft.com/ntworkstation/downloads/PowerToys/Networking/NTTweakUI.asp Direct download [110 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsme/guide/tweakui.exe - TweakUI v1.25 for Windows 98/98 SE, MS IE 4/5 and Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2/NT4 ONLY WITH MS IE 4/5 installed [100 KB, beta]: http://www.tweak3d.net/files/tweakui.zip - TweakUI v1.1 for Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2 ONLY WITHOUT MS IE 4/5 installed [63 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/bin/W95tweakui.exe CAUTION: ALL TweakUI users READ "BUGGY TWEAKUI 98" in TIPS98.TXT (included)! * Microsoft Power Toys 95 Set - 11/17/96 release for Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2 ONLY WITHOUT MS IE 4/5 installed: Desktop Menu, CabView, CD AutoPlay Extender, Contents Menu, DOS Prompt Here, Explore From Here, Find X, FlexiCD, HTML Printer Driver, QuickRes, Round Clock, Send To X, Shortcut Target Menu, TweakUI v1.1, Telephony Location Selector and XMouse: http://www.microsoft.com/windows95/downloads/contents/wutoys/w95pwrtoysset/ Direct download [204 KB, free, unsupported]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/bin/W95powertoy.exe These Power Toys 95 work with Windows 98/98 SE: - DOS Prompt Here - Send To X: install this .REG fix: http://newlife-win98.server101.com/regfile/SendToDeskFix.zip to make it compatible with ALL Windows 9x + MS IE releases! * Tweak Revisited v2.0 32-bit for Windows 9x complements MS TweakUI with extra system settings: MS IE toolbar/title picture/text, view BMPs as icons, registered owner/company info/code, add Control Panel to Start menu, add Quick View/Open With Notepad to right-click, drives/folders/Start menu icons, icon resolution/size, startup/shutdown logos, cookie cleanup: http://www.jsware.net/jsware/tweakr.html Direct download [693 KB, no nag shareware]: ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/win95/util/twkrv2.zip Requires Microsoft Visual Basic 6 (VB6) Runtime Libraries [1 MB, free]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/vb60pro/Redist/sp4/win98/EN-US/VBRun60sp4.exe This link courtesy of Joe (joesware@jsware.net) author of Tweak Revisited. * DirectControl DirectX v3.0.0 32-bit for Windows 9x tweaks CD-ROM Cache/Prefetch sizes, DirectX, DirectDraw, Direct3D, DirectSound, 2D/3D Video, 3D/A3D Audio, VCache/Disk Cache etc settings: http://www.3dfiles.com/bgrsoftware/dcontrol.shtml Direct download [106 KB, freeware]: ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/3dfiles/utility/bgr/setupdcontrol.exe Requires: - Microsoft DirectX 6 or newer APIs: http://www.microsoft.com/directx/homeuser/downloads/ - Microsoft ActiveX Controls + Visual Basic 6 (VB6) Runtime Libraries [2 MB, free]: ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/3dfiles/utility/bgr/setupvb6.exe * Letter Assigner v1.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/ME + MS-DOS 4/5/6/7 assigns ANY letter to ANY drive in your computer, prevents letter changes and non-bootable situations, remembers drives by serial numbers/labels, automatically corrects boot files location, tweaks drives Properties: DMA, SCSI, Disconnect, Synchronize etc, highly customizable: http://www.v72735.f2s.com/LetAssig/ Direct download [1.05 MB, freeware]: http://www.v72735.f2s.com/LetAssig/LetAssig.zip * Registry Styler 99 v1.31 32-bit for Windows 98/98 SE + MS IE 4/5 optimizes tons of system settings: http://blue-lemon-labs.virtualave.net/ Direct download [2.4 MB, freeware]: http://users.forthnet.gr/ath/taz21/SETUP.EXE * APK BootTweakUI 98++ 32-bit tuneup engine for Windows 9x optimizes MSDOS.SYS, CONFIG.SYS, Swap File, Virtual Cache system settings: http://www.3dfiles.com/apk/software.shtml Direct download [460 KB, freeware]: http://www.3dfiles.com/apk/newfiles/APKDosTweakUIFull.zip * Tweaker v4.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME and MS IE 4/5 tweaks hidden settings: double-click sensitivity, default menu alignment, 256+ color icons, split Start menu, beep on errors, window animation, menu show delay, system icons etc: http://rmsoft.itgo.com/tweaker.html Direct download [750 KB, freeware]: ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/win95/util/tweak40.zip * ItweakU LE v3.50 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000 tweaks tons of system settings: http://www.jockesoft.com/itweaku.shtml Direct download [1 MB, crippled freeware]: http://www.jockesoft.com/program/itwkule.exe * Windows 98 Configurator v0.5.0.24 32-bit for Windows 98/98 SE and MS IE 4/5 tweaks hidden Start Menu, Explorer, Hints, System, Icons + Restrictions settings: http://jove.prohosting.com/~w98c/conowego_en.html Direct download [260 KB, freeware, English]: http://jove.prohosting.com/~w98c/w98c.zip * EzyRegSet v1.0.5 32-bit for Windows 9x tweaks hidden system variables: speedup Start Menu, smooth fonts, Serial Keys, Identification, BootUp Drives, System Directory Locations etc: http://www.btinternet.com/~carl.harrison/ezyregset.htm Direct download [1.5 MB, freeware]: http://www.btinternet.com/~carl.Harrison/ezyregset.exe * OptiX v3.40 32-bit for Windows 9x includes 8 tools: OptiLaunch task/process manager, OptiMem VCache/swap file optimizer, OptiSys system tweaker, OptiRemove uninstall manager, OptiStartUp startup manager, OptiShell Explorer substitute, OptiStart function access, OptiCD CD-ROM tray opener/closer + OptiIntegrator Optix starter: http://www.optix.f2s.com/ Direct download [1.5 MB, freeware]: http://www.optix.f2s.com/programs/optix.exe * More Control v1.00.0000 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT customizes File/Install Locations, Autorun, Add/Remove Programs, Icon Names and System Colors: http://www.lewe.com/morectrl.html Direct download [3 MB, freeware]: http://www.lewe.com/download/MoreCtrl.zip * CacheMan v3.80 32-bit virtual file cache (VFAT) optimizer for Windows 9x tunes MinFileCache, MaxFileCache + ChunkSize settings under SYSTEM.INI's [vcache] section for MAXimum hard disk performance: http://www.outertech.com/english/products/cacheman/cacheman.html Direct download [495 KB, freeware]: http://www.outertech.com/appz/cacheman.zip * CacheBooster v1.00 32-bit virtual file cache (VFAT) optimizer for Windows 9x tunes MinFileCache, MaxFileCache + ChunkSize settings under SYSTEM.INI's [vcache] section for MAXimum hard disk performance: http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/system/cb.htm Direct download [218 KB, freeware]: http://www.analogx.com/files/cbi.exe * More Properties v2.03.0276 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT optimizes tons of hidden interface settings: http://www.imaginary.co.za/mp20/ Direct download [1.7 MB, freeware]: http://www.kardzfreak.com/mp/mp20full.zip * My Properties v2.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT changes 35 default system icons, registered user name/organization, edits/adds/deletes Run Registry entries, deletes typed URLs in Microsoft and Netscape browsers: http://home.talkcity.com/TechnologyWay/aeryc/myprop.html Direct download [146 KB, freeware]: http://home.talkcity.com/TechnologyWay/aeryc/myprop.zip * TweakAll v1.2.3 Control Panel applet for Windows 9x tweaks boot-up/run options, tons of Explorer/GUI settings, Vcache/Disk Cache parameters, 3Dfx Voodoo/Voodoo2/Voodoo3 and Riva TNT video card performance: http://www.abtons-shed.com/TweakAll.html Direct download [2 MB, freeware]: http://www.abtons-shed.com/tweakallsetup.exe * Windows Tweak Box 2000 32-bit for Windows 9x/IE changes/disables InfoTips, customizes MS IE 4/5 skining, boot options etc: http://www.demoney.com/www/downloads/ Direct download [1.5 MB, freeware]: http://wesww.tripod.com/tweak2000.exe * Windows Administrator v.3.b+ 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4 tweaks over 30 hidden interface settings, includes multilingual support: http://radek.storm.com.pl/administratormain.htm Direct download [1.7 MB, freeware]: http://radek.storm.com.pl/Software/WinAdmin.zip * DS OEM Info Editor & Designer v3.0 32-bit for Windows 9x creates/edits custom Logo and personal/OEM Information in the System Properties General tab: http://members.tripod.com/~double_es/oeminfo.htm Direct download [73 KB, freeware]: http://members.tripod.com/~double_es/oeminfo.zip FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME SYSTEM ENHANCERS * WinLinux 2000 32-bit for Windows 9x runs Linux OS and Linux apps/games from within Windows GUI: Linux OS 2.2.13, KDE GUI 1.1.2, GLIBC 2.1, Netscape Communicator 4.7, GIMP graphics pack, X11Amp MP3 player, FreeCiv game 1.9.0, other Unix apps, full Linux source code, GNU C/C++ Compiler and comprehensive documentation: http://www.winlinux.net/ Full install requires 1 GB of hard disk space. Direct download [215 MB, free]: http://www.winlinux.net/download2.html Order WinLinux 2000 on CD [retail, $49.90 US + extra 290 MB apps]: http://www.winlinux.net/order/ * GXExplorer v0.993 32-bit is THE Windows 9x/NT4/2000 Explorer replacement (open source): multiple (thumbnail) file viewer, full right-click support, dual pane view, customizable toolbar, built-in ZIP manager, folder synchronizer, Run command line, DOS box etc, highly customizable: http://www.gexperts.com/gxexplorer/ Direct download [1.8 MB, freeware]: http://www.gexperts.com/gxexplorer/download.html Win95/OSR2 require Microsoft Common Control 5 DLL Patch [498 KB, free]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/platformsdk/Comctl32/5.80.2614.3600/W9XNT4/EN-US/50comupd.exe * Turbo Navigator v1.40 32-bit is the BEST Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME Explorer replacement: full drag & drop support, built-in TXT, RTF + binary file viewer, advanced attribute change, advanced copy/move filtering, total deletion, built-in WAV, MID, MP3, AVI + MPG Media Player, built-in strong encryption etc, highly customizable: http://www.turbonavigator.com/ Direct download [770 KB, freeware]: http://www.turbonavigator.com/download/files/tnsetup.exe Win95/OSR2 require Microsoft Common Control 5 DLL Patch [498 KB, free]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/platformsdk/Comctl32/5.80.2614.3600/W9XNT4/EN-US/50comupd.exe * 2xExplorer RR-t 32-bit dual pane Norton Commander style Windows 9x/NT/2000 Explorer replacement: Internal Editor/Viewer, Detailed Folder Data, Advanced Find Utility, Batch File Creation etc, highly customizable: http://personal-pages.ps.ic.ac.uk/~umeca74/ Direct download [292 KB, freeware]: http://personal-pages.ps.ic.ac.uk/~umeca74/rrt.zip * OnTrack PowerDesk v4.0 32-bit Explorer replacement for Windows 9x/NT/2000: PowerDesk File Manager, single/dual pane window, file finder, zip/unzip capabilities etc, highly customizable: http://www.ontrack.com/powerdesk/ Direct download [1.1 MB, free]: http://www.ontrack.com/freesoftware/pd4free.exe * Task Manager v1.03.0012 32-bit for Windows 9x can "kill" ANY visible/invisible running/locked app/process [16 KB, freeware]: http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Network/4414/Prod_Body.html#taskman Requires Microsoft Visual Basic 5 (VB5) Runtime Libraries [1.2 MB, free]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/MSVBVM50.EXE * Another Task Manager (ATM) v2.2 32-bit for Windows 9x can manage, monitor, prioritize and "kill" ANY running/locked app/process/thread in real time: http://atm.idic.caos.it/loweng.html Direct download [51 KB, freeware]: http://atm.idic.caos.it/files/atm22.zip * Add/Remove Pro v2.04 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT shows, checks, uninstalls and removes software on Add/Remove Programs list and corresponding Registry entries: http://www.superwin.com/ffreewar.htm Direct download [257 KB, freeware]: http://www.superwin.com/adrmpro2.exe * Start Panel v1.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4 manages most used Apps, Drives, Folders, Docs, Control Panel Applets, Screen Saver, DOS Prompt, Explorer etc, from a single, easy to use interface: http://www.leinen.com/software/desktop.htm Direct download [220 KB, freeware]: ftp://ftp.leinen.com/pub/leinen/download/enu/lsdssp10.zip * Startup v2.7 for Windows 9x/NT4/2000 adds a NEW Startup applet to Control Panel, from which you can edit/add/delete any program/TSR running from the Registry or your Startup folder when Windows loads: http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml Direct download [66 KB, freeware]: http://www.mlin.net/files/StartupCPL.zip * AppPaths v2.4 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT adds a new AppPaths applet to Control Panel, from which you can edit/add/delete any application/help path or program/TSR running from the Registry: http://www.gregorybraun.com/AppPaths.html Direct download [34 KB, freeware]: http://www.gregorybraun.com/APPPATHS.ZIP * TraySaver beta 10 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4 hides, shows, allows easy access, and saves (in case of an Explorer crash) all Taskbar Tray icons: http://www.mlin.net/TraySaver.shtml Direct download [241 KB, freeware]: http://www.mlin.net/files/TraySaverB10.exe * AutoIt v2.41 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000 automates Windows or DOS session tasks and software installations, simulates commands, key presses, mouse movements and clicks, converts scripts to executables, highly customizable: http://www.hiddensoft.com/AutoIt/ Direct download [369 KB, freeware]: http://www.hiddensoft.com/AutoIt/AutoIt.exe AutoIt Script Editor v2.23 [2.22 MB, freeware]: http://www.lkei.com/Downloads/files/autoedit.zip * BatchRun v3.10 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT allows starting several Windows programs/files simultaneously or sequentially, with optional delays, by launching (automatically from the Startup folder) registered scripts (.BRS), highly customizable: http://www.outertech.com/english/products/batchrun/batchrun.html Direct download [455 KB, postcardware]: http://www.outertech.com/appz/batchrun.zip * TrayLaunch v1.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT allows opening ANY app from the Taskbar Tray with a single click, highly customizable: http://www.wolosoft.com/en/traylaunch/traylaunch.html Direct download [22 KB, freeware]: http://www.wolosoft.com/files/trayl11.zip * SortMenu v2.2 32-bit for Windows 98 and MS IE 4/5 reorders the Start Menu following specific criteria upon startup or at will: http://www.horizon.nl/~rvosta/sortmenu.htm Direct download [35 KB, freeware]: http://www.horizon.nl/~rvosta/bin/sortmn22.zip This link courtesy of Diego Alejandro Mu±oz (diegoam@flashmail.com). * ShakeIt! Diving Edition 2nd release 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4 and IE 4/5 rearranges ALL Taskbar items including the Start button the way you want: http://www.thomas-w.de/shakeit/ Direct download [9 KB, freeware]: http://www.thomas-w.de/shakeit/files/shakeit.zip * InfoRapid Search & Replace v3.0c 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000 searches and replaces multiple strings of text in selected groups of files: TXT, HTML, RTF, Word, Excel etc, highly customizable: http://www.inforapid.com/html/searchreplace.htm Direct download [916 KB, freeware for non-profit use]: http://www.inforapid.com/sr/sr.exe This link courtesy of TeXHeX (texhex@xteq.com). * BK Replace'Em v2.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT searches and replaces multiple strings of text in selected groups of files, highly customizable: http://www.orbit.org/replace/ Direct download [572 KB, freeware]: ftp://ftp.monash.edu.au/pub/win95/txtutil/bkrep20.exe * 3D Color Changer 3000 v3.00.3000 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000 Color Settings Control Panel applet sets ALL System colors, even those NOT available from Control Panel -> Display -> Appearance tab: http://jotenet.koti.com.pl/jasmin/3dcc.htm Direct download [582 KB, emailware, English]: http://jotenet.koti.com.pl/files/3dcc-en.zip * Wallpaper Changer v1.88 beta 3 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000 displays a different desktop background every time Windows starts, in .BMP, .GIF or .JPG format, schedules wallpaper change at preset intervals, resets screen resolution, turns desktop icons background transparent, highly customizable: http://www.wallpaperchanger.de/ Direct download [260 KB, freeware]: http://www.wallpaperchanger.de/archives/WallpaperChanger_v1.88b3.zip * Paper v3.2a beta 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT displays a random/selected desktop background in .BMP or .JPG format (converts it to .BMP), schedules wallpaper change at preset intervals, uses few system resources, highly customizable: http://krapplets.cream.org/paper.shtml Direct download [175 KB, freeware]: http://krapplets.cream.org/paper/paper.zip NOTE: Read the *README* for KNOWN BUGS + FIXES: http://krapplets.cream.org/paper/paper.htm * IcoFolder v2.0 32-bit for Windows 9x changes standard Windows folder icons to any other icon, extracts/saves icons from executables/libraries, includes 60+ icons: http://www.camtech2000.net/Pages/IcoFolder.html Direct download [729 KB, freeware]: ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/win95/icon/icofld30.zip * Extended Character Map v1.41 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT replaces successfully Windows Character Map, enlarging character rendering and preview boxes: http://aritechdev.hypermart.net/ecm.htm Direct download [189 KB, freeware]: http://aritechdev.hypermart.net/ecm.zip * Microsoft Kernel Toys 95 Package - 7/4/96 release for Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2: http://www.microsoft.com/windows95/downloads/contents/wutoys/w95kerneltoy/ Direct download [57 KB, free, unsupported]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/bin/W95KRNLTOYS.EXE * RTV Reconnect v5.0 beta 8 32-bit automatically pushes up to 50 buttons in any Windows 9x application or dialog box: http://www.clearlight.com/~rtvsoft/rtvrecouser.htm Direct download [47 KB, freeware]: http://www.clearlight.com/~rtvsoft/RtvReco50b8.zip * FmLfns v1.1 32-bit for Windows 9x adds complete Long File Name (LFN) support to File Manager (FM = Winfile.exe): http://www.wincorner.com/home/fmlfns.html Direct download [51 KB, no time limit, no nag shareware]: ftp://ftp.wincorner.com/fmlfns95.exe * Old Menu Mode v1.10 32-bit converts Windows 9x/NT Menu handling from point & click back to Windows/WfWG 3.1x click & click Menu behavior: http://www.artefaktur.com/products/oldmmode/ Direct download [31 KB, freeware]: ftp://ftp.artefaktur.com/products/oldmmode/OldMenuMode_1.10.zip * PC Magazine AutoAct (Automate Repeated Actions) 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT "learns" to automatically click dialog box buttons and choose menu items: http://www.pcmag.com/pctech/content/18/09/ut1809.001.html Direct download [586 KB, free]: ftp://ftp.zdnet.com/pub/private/sWlIB/utilities/system_utilities/autoact.zip * PC Magazine InCtrl4 (In Control v4) 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT reports all system changes made by any installation program: http://www.pcmag.com/pctech/content/18/02/ut1802.001.html Direct download [803 KB, free]: ftp://ftp.zdnet.com/pub/private/sWlIB/utilities/file_utilities/inctrl4.zip * PC Magazine COA32 (Change Of Address 32-bit) for Windows 9x/NT changes all system references to match the new location of any program you move: http://www.pcmag.com/pctech/content/16/01/ut1601.001.html Direct download [296 KB, free]: ftp://ftp.zdnet.com/pcmag/1997/0107/coa32.zip * PC Magazine SeeThru v1.0 32-bit for Windows 9x changes/removes and monitors Desktop icons background/foreground colors: http://www.hotfiles.com/?00100Q Direct download [389 KB, free]: ftp://ftp.zdnet.com/pub/private/sWlIB/utilities/system_utilities/seethru.zip * Invisible! v1.41 32-bit for Windows 9x changes/removes and monitors Desktop icons background/foreground colors: http://www.mindbeat.com/invisi.shtml Direct download [192 KB, freeware]: http://www.mindbeat.com/programs/invisi.zip * Hook99 v1.1.0.32 32-bit for Windows 9x changes Start button text/icon and Desktop icons text transparency/colors, highly customizable: http://lbrisar.htmlplanet.com/e_hook.html Direct download [27 KB, freeware]: http://lbrisar.htmlplanet.com/hook99.zip * TClockEx v1.4.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000 displays the date, time, memory, CPU usage in the Taskbar Tray, highly customizable: http://users.iafrica.com/d/da/dalen/tclockex.htm Direct download [189 KB, freeware]: http://users.iafrica.com/d/da/dalen/files/tclockex.zip * TClock v2.2.9 beta 3 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000 displays the date and time in the Taskbar Tray, changes Start button/icon, Start Menu color/bitmap, highly customizable: http://homepage1.nifty.com/kazubon/tclock/ Direct download [178 KB, freeware, English]: http://homepage1.nifty.com/kazubon/tclock/000105en98.zip * WinSize v1.6 beta 1 32-bit Taskbar Tray tool for Windows 9x/NT4/2000 remembers/centers ANY window/dialog box size/postion: http://www.daimi.au.dk/~maxx/html/maxximum-windows.html Direct download [548 KB, freeware]: http://www.daimi.au.dk/~maxx/progs/winsize/ws16-b1.zip If you have any stuborn apps/dialog boxes that insist on opening outside the screen area at different resolutions, WinSize is a MUST. More info: http://www.zdnet.com/pcmag/stories/solutions/0,8224,2470110,00.html * Microsoft Font Smoother for Windows 95/OSR1: http://www.microsoft.com/typography/grayscal/smoother.htm Direct download [173 KB, free]: http://www.microsoft.com/typography/downloads/w95gray.exe NOTE: MS Plus! 95, Win95 B/C OSR 2.x and Win98/98 SE include Font Smoother! * Microsoft True Type Font (TTF) Extension v2.1 for Windows 9x/NT4 adds extra tabs to all TTF Properties sheets: http://www.microsoft.com/typography/property/property.htm Direct download [477 KB, free]: http://www.microsoft.com/typography/downloads/ttfext.exe FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME SYSTEM + REGISTRY FIXERS WARNING: These tools require advanced system knowledge! *READ* their documentation and BACKUP YOUR SYSTEM FIRST! * Microsoft RegClean v4.1a build 7364.1 32-bit for ALL Windows 9x/NT/2000 releases and MS IE 3/4/5 properly removes obsolete Software/OLE/DDE Registry keys: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q147/7/69.asp Direct download [781 KB, free, unsupported]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/REGCLEAN.EXE * Microsoft RegMaid v1.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT detects and deletes invalid OLE Registry entries: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q156/0/78.asp Direct download [255 KB, free, unsupported]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/REGMAID.EXE * Microsoft Windows 9x/NT Installer CleanUp Utility (ICU) 32-bit, also included with MS Office 2000 (free): http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q238/4/13.asp * Registry Key Backup v1.2.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME selects desired number of Registry keys and saves them as *.REG files for easy restoration: http://www.moonsoftware.com/freeware.asp Direct download [243 KB, freeware]: http://www.moonsoftware.com/files/rkbk122.zip * Registrar Lite v1.01 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000 Explorer-like flexible Registry editor: browse, cut, copy, paste, move, delete, rename keys/values same as files/folders, Address bar, key Description, History, Bookmark editor, Search/Replace, Detailed key property pages, text/multi-line/binary Value Editor, REG file Import/Export, highly customizable: http://www.resplendence.com/registry/reglite.htm Direct download [961 KB, freeware]: http://www.resplendence.com/download/reglite.exe * RegMon v4.25 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME monitors and displays in real time all Registry changes (freeware): http://www.sysinternals.com/regmon.htm - Win9x/ME RegMon [51 KB]: http://www.sysinternals.com/regmon95.zip - WinNT/2000 RegMon [51 KB]: http://www.sysinternals.com/ntregmon.zip * FixReg v2.05 32-bit fixes Windows 9x exported Registry recreation BUGs: http://www.walbeehm.com/mrcode.html Direct download [51 KB, freeware]: http://www.walbeehm.com/files/FixReg.zip * RegCleaner v3.5 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME deletes invalid registered software references from the Registry: http://www.vtoy.fi/jv16/regcleaner.html Direct download [302 KB, freeware]: http://www.vtoy.fi/jv16/RegCleaner.exe * Registry Cleaner v2.0.1.6 32-bit for Windows 9x detects Registry errors and invalid keys you can manually delete: http://www.nit.mk.ua/regclean/ Direct download [670 KB, freeware]: http://www.nit.mk.ua/regclean/regcln.exe * OleClean v1.3 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000 deletes and backs up invalid OLE Registry entries: http://www.hotfiles.com/?0015UT Direct download [255 KB, freeware]: ftp://ftp.zdnet.com/pub/private/sWlIB/utilities/system_utilities/oleclean.zip * UnInstall Cleaner v0.8.0 Beta 32-bit for Windows 9x uninstalls software, identifies/removes orphaned Registry entries, adds/modifies/deletes Add/Remove Programs entries: http://www.ozemail.com.au/~jaesenj/software/software.html Direct download [239 KB, freeware]: http://www.ozemail.com.au/~jaesenj/downloads/jsuic.exe * EasyCleaner v1.7f 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT searches and deletes invalid Registry entries, duplicate and temporary files, highly customizable: http://www.saunalahti.fi/tonihele/ecleane.htm Direct download [1.28 MB, freeware]: http://www.saunalahti.fi/tonihele/files/EClea1_7.exe * Clean System Directory v1.7 16-bit for Windows 9x/3.1x scans for all DLL references in C:\Windows\System and moves away orphan DLLs: http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kevsol/sware.html#clnsys Direct download [70 KB, freeware]: http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kevsol/clnsysdr.zip * Windows Magazine Registry Pruner v2.5 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT removes orphaned shared DLLs entries from the Registry: http://www.winmag.com/columns/powertools/ptpruner.htm Direct download [796 KB, free]: ftp://ftp.cmp.com/dist/wm/karen/ptpruner-setup.exe * Windows Magazine Registry Ripper v1.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4 finds, exports as REG files and then deletes/backs up selected Registry entries: http://www.winmag.com/columns/powertools/ptregrip.htm Direct download [849 KB, free]: ftp://ftp.cmp.com/dist/wm/karen/ptregrip-setup.exe * PC Magazine FindOrphans v1.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000 finds, identifies and safely/reversibly removes leftover/orphan/useless shared/support files/libraries: http://www.hotfiles.com/?00181J Direct download [635 KB, free]: ftp://ftp.zdnet.com/pub/private/sWlIB/utilities/hardware_utilities/findorph.zip * PC Magazine Registry Editor Plus (RegEdit+) v1.1 32-bit Windows 9x RegEdit add-on: Registry fast key access, SafeEdit renaming/deleting/editing, Favorite key list + History list undo function: http://www.hotfiles.com/?00104E Direct download [641 KB, free]: ftp://ftp.zdnet.com/pub/private/sWlIB/utilities/system_utilities/rgedplus.zip * Registry Extensions (RegEditX) v1.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000 RegEdit add-on: history combo box of visited Registry keys for quick access: http://www.dcsoft.com/prod01.htm Direct download [291 KB, freeware]: http://www.dcsoft.com/ftp/REGX120.exe * Smart UNinstaller (SUN) v1.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000 analyzes all links/info on installed apps and completely uninstalls the ones of your choice [371 KB, freeware]: ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/win95/install/sun10.zip * Bootlog Analyzer v1.23 32-bit for Windows 9x checks/reports on slow loading drivers (.VXD, .DRV, .DLL, .386 etc) at bootup by looking at your BOOTLOG.TXT: http://www.vision4.dial.pipex.com/ Direct download [233 KB, freeware]: http://www.vision4.dial.pipex.com/files/bla.zip * System Icon Cleaner v2.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4 removes redundant icons from System Image List (SIL) to save memory: http://www.skylarkutilities.com/program.pcs?system-icon-cleaner Direct download [35 KB, freeware]: http://www.skylarkutilities.com/download/sysicon.zip * DXTweak DirectX 5/6/7 Joystick Deadzone Registry Tweak v3.30.532 for Windows 9x game controllers adjusts X, Y, Z axis dead zones to any values: http://www.wingmanteam.com/Latest_Software/Gadgets/gadgets.htm#DXTweak Direct download [152 KB, free]: http://www.wingmanteam.com/files/Tools/DXTweak/DXTweak.exe * DxdZFix DirectX 5/6/7 Joystick Fix v1.0 for Windows 9x games adjusts DINPUT.DLL Z axis dead zone from 5% (MS default) to 0% or 1%, for better center area stick response [32 KB, freeware]: http://members.aol.com/files4u/DXDZFIX.ZIP This link courtesy of M. Cardinale (dx72fd_dx7@hotmail.com) author of DxdZFix. * DirectX Uninstaller (DxUn) v.12 removes MS DirectX 6/7 components from Windows 9x: http://www.ebrink.com/dxun/Direct.htm Apply this patch ONLY IF you experience system errors/GPFs/IPFs with DirectX, and *READ* the instructions FIRST: http://www.ebrink.com/dxun/instructions.html Direct download [660 KB, freeware]: http://www.ebrink.com/dxun/DxUn12.exe * DirectX Kicker beta 32-bit unloads DirectX Helper and DLLs from memory to allow DirectX related changes when switching between apps/games: http://www.leinen.com/software/system.htm Direct download [77 KB, freeware]: ftp://ftp.leinen.com/pub/leinen/download/enu/lsddxkck.zip * 98lite makes Windows 98/98 SE run faster: "disintegrates" MS Internet Explorer 4/5 from Windows GUI, "implants" Windows 95 OSR2 Shell/Explorer into Windows 98/98 SE core, while keeping all Windows 98/98 SE improvements: http://www.98lite.net/98lite.html Select your "poison" (donationware): http://www.98lite.net/download.html * Revenge Of Mozilla II (ROM II) v2.51 completely removes all MS Internet Explorer 4/5 remnants from Windows 98/98 SE GUI and other components tied to the core MS IE framework: http://members.xoom.com/ROM_II/ Select your "poison" (freeware): http://members.xoom.com/ROM_II/downloads.html FREE WINDOWS 9x BOOT TWEAKERS * My Boot Manager (MBM) v3.0 multi-boot tool allows installing and switching between multiple (language) versions of Windows 95/98 on the same computer: http://flybum.hypermart.net/mbm_desc.htm Direct download [924 KB, freeware]: http://flybum.hypermart.net/files/myboot30.zip * Microsoft WinBoot v1.5 multi-boot tool allows installing and switching between multiple (language) versions of Windows 95/98 on the same computer: http://www.microsoft.com/globaldev/gbl-gen/intlboot.asp Direct download [98 KB, free, unsupported]: http://www.microsoft.com/globaldev/gbl-gen/winboot.zip CAUTION: *READ* WINBOOT.HLP guidelines PRIOR to using WINBOOT.EXE! * MSDOS.SYS Editor (MSDSYS) v1.0.0 32-bit for Windows 9x tweaks ALL MSDOS.SYS boot settings, including the UNDOCUMENTED ones: http://www.dx21.com/SoftwareDx21FEA.htm Direct download [1.3 MB, freeware]: http://sites.netscape.net/jtwolfe/SW/MSDSYS.zip * PC Magazine BootOpt v1.0 32-bit MSDOS.SYS editor for Windows 9x tweaks ALL MSDOS.SYS boot settings, including the UNDOCUMENTED ones: http://www.hotfiles.com/?000OEO Direct download [171 KB, free]: ftp://ftp.zdnet.com/pub/private/sWlIB/utilities/system_utilities/pcmbtopt.zip * MSDOS Editor 98 v2.00 32-bit for Windows 9x tweaks/backs up ALL MSDOS.SYS boot settings, including the UNDOCUMENTED ones: http://www.tomb.demon.nl/alt/msdosed.htm Direct download [785 KB, freeware]: ftp://ftp.zdnet.com/pub/private/sWlIB/utilities/hardware_utilities/msdosed.zip * Boot Configurator v1.4.0 32-bit for Windows 9x tweaks most MSDOS.SYS boot settings: http://marina.fortunecity.com/havana/425/ Direct download [464 KB, freeware]: http://marina.fortunecity.com/havana/425/files/bc.zip FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME TEXT EDITORS * Programmer's File Editor v1.01 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME is the best + fastest FREEware Notepad replacement: opens ANY number of ASCII/text/HTML files of ANY size limited ONLY by your computer's memory, OLE2/DDE/MDI compliant, highly customizable: http://148.88.8.181/people/cpaap/pfe/ Direct download [607 KB]: http://members.aol.com/files4u/pfe101i.zip HINT: BACKUP your original NOTEPAD.EXE, rename PFE32.EXE to NOTEPAD.EXE, and then move the new NOTEPAD.EXE and PFE.HLP files to your Windows folder, to have ALL your text files open with the NEW Notepad. PFE32 review: http://www.geocities.com/thestarman3/PFE32.htm * EMEditor Free v1.27 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT Notepad replacement: opens ASCII/text/HTML files of ANY size limited ONLY by your computer's memory, clickable hyperlinks, highly customizable: http://www.nifty.ne.jp/forum/femsoft/emeditorfree-e.htm Direct download [267 KB, freeware, English]: http://www.emsoft.co.jp/ftp_pub/EmEditor/English/eme127ei.exe * Notepad++ v1.62.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT Notepad replacement: opens text files of ANY size limited ONLY by your computer's memory: http://www.plusplus.co.uk/notepad.html Direct download [2.1 MB, freeware]: http://www.plusplus.freeserve.co.uk/npadplus.exe * NotePad+ v1.11 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4 Notepad replacement: opens multiple large text files up to 20 MB, MAPI e-mail capable, highly customizable: http://www.mypeecee.org/rogsoft/notepad.html Direct download [207 KB, freeware]: http://www.mypeecee.org/rogsoft/npplus.zip * NoteTab Lite v4.82 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT Notepad replacement: opens multiple large text files up to 2 GB, supports variable pitch fonts, works with non-Roman alphabets, highly customizable: http://www.notetab.com/ntl.htm Direct download [1.1 MB, freeware]: http://www.notetab.com/ftp/ntl482.zip This link courtesy of Richard Vopelak (marich@worldnet.net). * EditPad Lite v4.0.0 beta 7 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME Notepad replacement: opens multiple large text files of ANY size on separate tabs, supports UNIX/Mac text, highly customizable: http://www.editpadpro.com/editpadlite.html Direct download [507 KB, postcardware]: http://www.editpadpro.com/zips/EditPadLite.zip * MetaPad v2.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000 Notepad replacement: opens text files of ANY size, supports external viewer, UNIX text, clickable hyperlinks, optional quick exit, snazzy status bar, funky toolbar, highly customizable: http://members.tripod.com/~aadavids/ Direct download [32 KB, freeware, normal edition]: http://members.tripod.com/~aadavids/mpad20.zip * Win32Pad v1.0.13 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME Notepad replacement: opens text files of ANY size, UNIX text, IntelliMouse support, toolbar, status bar, highly customizable: http://www.gena01.com/prog/win32pad.shtml Direct download [18 KB, freeware]: http://www.gena01.com/prog/win32pad.zip Requires Microsoft Windows 9x RTF Control Libraries [818 KB, free]: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q249/9/73.asp * SuperEdi v1.98 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT Notepad replacement: multiple file editor, file/folder browser integrated with Explorer, clickable hyperlinks, HTML creator/editor/previewer, highly customizable: http://www.wolosoft.com/en/superedi/ Direct download [940 KB, freeware]: http://www.wolosoft.com/files/sedi198.zip * NotePare v1.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT Notepad replacement: opens multiple large text files up to 2 GB, highly customizable: http://www.kuikun.com/tongsoft/NotePare/ Direct download [294 KB, freeware]: http://www.kuikun.com/tongsoft/NotePare/Notepare.zip WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME GRAPHICS EDITORS * IrfanView v3.25 32-bit is the best + fastest Windows 9x/NT4/2000 FREEware Graphics Viewer, Editor + Conversion Tool: supports ALL popular graphic, icon, cursor, audio and video file formats: http://www.irfanview.com/ Direct download [558 KB, freeware, English]: http://stud1.tuwien.ac.at/~e9227474/iview325.zip Get IrfanView Plug-ins: http://stud1.tuwien.ac.at/~e9227474/plugins.html * XNview v1.15 + Nconvert v2.92 32-bit Graphics Viewer, Editor + Conversion Tool for Windows 9x/NT/2000 supports most popular formats: GIF, CUT, PIC, DIB, JPG, PCD, PSP, PNG, RAS, TGA, TIF, BMP, RLE, CUR, ICO, WPG, PCX etc: http://www.xnview.com/ Direct download [994 KB, freeware]: http://xnview.citeglobe.com/download/viewer/Xnview-win.zip * SlowView v1.82 Dev 0.82 32-bit Graphics Viewer, Editor + Conversion Tool for Windows 9x/NT/2000: fast image load, built-in ThumbNailer and SlideShow Function, supports DirectDraw Texture Surfaces (DDS), Fast DirectoryView, supports popular formats: BMP, RLE, DDS, EMF, GIF, ICO, IFF, JPG, IMG, PCX, PIC, PNG, PSD, RAS, SGI, RGB, TGA, TIF etc, highly customizable: http://cust.nol.at/ppee/SlowView/ Direct download [335 KB, freeware, English]: http://cust.nol.at/ppee/DOWNLOADS/SLOWVIEWe.ZIP * bls View v1.0.53 32-bit Graphics Viewer, Editor + Conversion Tool for Windows 9x: fast image load, thumbnail preview, small memory usage, full file management, integrates in Explorer, slideshow, web pattern viewer, full wallpaper support, hex color selector, image hound, BMP converter etc, supports popular formats: BMP, JPG, GIF, EMF, WMF, DIB, ICO and CUR: http://www.brentleim.com/software/blsview/ Direct download [1.45 MB, freeware]: http://www.brentleim.com/software/blsview/blsviewsetup.exe * Paint Shop Pro v7.0 32-bit Graphics Viewer, Editor + Conversion Tool for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME: http://www.jasc.com/product.asp?pf_id=001 Direct download [32 MB, shareware, 21 days free evaluation]: ftp://ftp.jasc.com/pub/psp700ev.exe * LView Pro v2.85 32-bit Graphics Viewer, Editor + Conversion Tool for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME: http://www.lview.com/ Direct download [1.9 MB, shareware, 21 days free evaluation]: http://www.lview.com/lvsetup.exe WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME FILE SHRINKERS * PowerArchiver 2000 v6.0 32-bit is the best Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME FREEware ZIPping/unZIPping tool: supports all popular compression formats: ZIP, CAB, LHA, RAR, ARJ, ACE, ARC, ZOO, TAR, GZ, BH, XXE, UUE, highly customizable: http://www.powerarchiver.com/ Direct download [2 MB, freeware]: http://www.powerarchiver.com/downloads.phtml * Easy Zip 99 v2.0 beta 32-bit ZIPping/unZIPping tool for Windows 9x/NT4/2000 supports most popular compression formats: ZIP, RAR, CAB, ARC, ARJ, LHA, highly customizable: http://www.angelfire.com/ms/easyzip/ Direct download [972 KB, freeware]: http://www.angelfire.com/ms/easyzip/images/Ezip99.exe * ZIPCentral v3.00 beta 32-bit ZIPping/unZIPping tool for Windows 9x/NT4/2000: zip file manager, self-extracting (SFX), multiple disk spanning, drag & drop, shell extension, highly customizable: http://www.torget.se/users/z/zcentral/ Direct download [1.1 MB, freeware]: http://www.torget.se/users/z/zcentral/down.html * FilZip 2000 v1.1 32-bit ZIPping/unZIPping tool for Windows 9x/NT4/2000: zip file manager, self-extracting (SFX), multiple disk spanning, drag & drop, shell extension, highly customizable: http://homepages.munich.netsurf.de/Ute.Engel/newpage/ Direct download [952 KB, freeware, English]: http://www.fortunecity.com/skyscraper/fpoint/1356/fz/eng/fz11/filzip.exe * BKZip 98 v1.01.56 32-bit multilanguage ZIPping/unZIPping tool for Windows 9x/NT, highly customizable: http://bks.simplenet.com/bks/eng/files/bkzip.htm Direct download [1.86 MB, freeware]: http://bks.simplenet.com/files/bkzip/bkzip.exe * WinZip v8.0 32-bit ZIPping/unZIPping tool for Windows 9x/NT/2000 supports popular compression formats: ZIP, CAB, TAR, GZ, UUE, BIN and MIM, also ARC, ARJ and LHA via external programs, highly customizable: http://www.winzip.com/ Direct download [1.2 MB, shareware, free trial]: ftp://ftp.winzip.com/winzip80.exe * Info-ZIP WiZ v5.0 32-bit ZIPping/unZIPping tool for Windows 9x/NT/2000: ftp://ftp.freesoftware.com/pub/infozip/WiZ.html Direct download [450 KB, free]: ftp://ftp.freesoftware.com/pub/infozip/WIN32/wiz500xN.exe * Alladin Expander v5.0 32-bit unZIPping tool for Windows 9x/NT4 supports all MacOS Stuffit formats: BIN, HQX, SEA and SIT, also ZIP, ARC, ARJ, GZ, LHA, PF, TAR, UUE: http://www.aladdinsys.com/expander/ Direct download [1.4 MB, freeware]: http://www.aladdinsys.com/expander/downloads/ALEX50.EXE FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME MEDIA PLAYERS * WinAmp v2.65 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME is the best Hi-Fi music player: supports MP3, CD, WMA, Audiosoft, Mjuice, MOD, WAV etc formats, the cool interface can be changed with add-on "skins", accepts audio visualization and effects plug-ins, highly customizable: http://www.winamp.com/ Direct download [2 MB full install, freeware]: http://www.winamp.com/getwinamp/ * Microsoft Media Player2 v7.0 32-bit for Windows 98/2000: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/ Direct download [9 MB, free]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/winmediaplayer/wmp7/7/NT5/EN-US/wmp7.exe Plays NetShow (ASF), Real Audio (RA, RAM, RM), Real Video (RV), QuickTime (MOV), Video (MPEG, AVI), Audio (WAV), Music (MID, RMI), CD (CDA), DVD (MPEG2, DAT) etc. * Microsoft Media Player2 7 (WMP7) Power Toys: http://microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/en/download/powertoys.asp * Microsoft Media Player2 7 (WMP7) Additional Skins: http://windowsmedia.com/mediaguide/gallery/skinsalt.asp * Microsoft Media Player2 v6.4 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/mediaplayer/ Direct download [3.5 MB, free]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/winmediaplayer/Update/6.4/W9XNT4/EN-US/mpfull.exe Plays NetShow (ASF), Real Audio (RA, RAM, RM), Real Video (RV), QuickTime (MOV), Video (MPEG, AVI), Audio (WAV), Music (MID, RMI), CD (CDA) etc. * RealPlayer G2 Basic v8.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000 [freeware]: http://www.real.com/player/ Plays Real Audio (RA, RAM, RM), Real Video (RV), Video (MPEG, AVI), Audio (WAV) etc. Full download is 4-8 MB, depending on selected components. * Apple QuickTime Movie/Video/Audio Player + PIC Viewer Standard v4.1.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME [freeware]: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ Plays QuickTime (MOV), Video (MPEG, AVI), Audio (WAV) etc. Full download is 4-8 MB, depending on selected components. FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME INTERNET BROWSERS * Browsers on the Internet: - Customize Netscape 4.xx: http://www.jedi.be/netscape/mirror/userprefs.html - Netscape + Internet Explorer Tips: http://www.mm.com/realogic/navtip.htm - Removing adverts from web pages: http://www.flourish.org/adremove/ - Remove Pop-Up Ads: http://www.paradigm.nu/popupsmustdie/ - Netscape Unofficial FAQ: http://www.ufaq.org/ - Internet Explorer 5 Companion: http://www.netmag.co.uk/ie5/ - Browser Guide: http://home.soneraplaza.nl/qn/prive/mkievits/Browserguide.htm - Browser Watch: http://browserwatch.internet.com/ - Cnet Browsers.com: http://www.browser.com/ - Fortify for Netscape: http://www.fortify.net/ - Browser Archive: http://browsers.evolt.org/ * Netscape web browsers Standard Edition [English]: http://www.netscape.com/download/ - Communicator v4.75 32-bit complete install for Windows 9x/NT/2000 [19 MB]: ftp://ftp.netscape.com/pub/communicator/english/4.75/windows/windows95_or_nt/complete_install/cc32d475.exe - Navigator v4.08 32-bit stand alone for Windows 9x/NT [9.5 MB]: http://www.netscape.com/download/0718100/10002-en-win32-4.08-base-128_qual.html * Microsoft web browsers Public Release [English]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/download/ - Internet Explorer v5.5 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000 [505 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/download/ie55.htm This release upgrades security data encryption to 128-bit and Outlook Express to version 5.5. - Internet Explorer v4.01 SP2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4 [435 KB]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/download/ie401sp2.htm MS IE 4/5 Setup routine requires an Internet connection for downloading and 10-80 MB of disk space depending on selected components. FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME MTU TWEAKERS * EasyMTU v3.0 is the first, the best and the only FREEware MTU tweaking tool for Windows 98/95 and AOL 32-bit 3/4/5 [360 KB]: http://www.rob.cybercomm.nl/easymtu.zip Apply ALL: ⌐delete "aolsock" Registry key [AOL 32-bit], IPMTU [Win98], MaxMTU [Win95/OSR2], DefaultRcvWindow [RWIN], DefaultTTL [TTL], NETBEUI, sessions, ncbs, maxconnect, maxsockets, cachesize [NDI] and COMBoostTime [System.ini] Dial-Up Networking (DUN) TCP/IP tweaks to your Windows 98/95 system and surf the Internet/AOL at full speeed! EasyMTU includes FindMTU [a PING tool] to find out EXACTLY the MTU value used by your ISP/Online Service/AOL. Rob Vonk's EasyMTU home: http://www.rob.cybercomm.nl/easymtu/ * Intelli-Dial-UP v2.51 32-bit TCP/IP, MTU, RWIN, TTL etc tweaking tool for Windows 9x/NT4/2000 allows maximum Internet performance over analog, ISDN, Cable and xDSL modems: http://members.home.net/skylam/2000/ Direct download [5 MB, freeware]: http://server1.hypermart.net/skylam/Intelli252.zip * PowerUpMTU v1.2 32-bit TCP/IP, MTU, RWIN, TTL etc tweaking tool for Windows 98/98 SE allows maximum Internet performance over analog, ISDN, Cable and xDSL modems: http://www.intx.net/cybernet/Downloads.htm Direct download [267 KB, freeware]: http://www.intx.net/cybernet/downloads/PowerUpMTU.exe * DrTCP v0.16 beta 32-bit TCP/IP, MTU, RWIN, TTL etc tweaking tool for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME allows maximum Internet performance over Cable and xDSL modems: http://www.dslreports.com/front/drtcp.html Direct download [51 KB, freeware]: http://www.dslreports.com/front/DRTCP016.exe * DUN Optimizer v1.0.0 32-bit TCP/IP, MTU, RWIN, TTL etc tweaking tool for Windows 98/98 SE allows maximum Internet performance over analog modems [185 KB, freeware]: http://members.aol.com/files4u/DUNOPT.ZIP * ISpeed v2.7.3 32-bit TCP/IP, MTU, RWIN, TTL etc tweaking tool for Windows 9x/NT4 allows maximum Internet performance over analog modems: http://www.hms.com/_ispeed.htm Direct download [1 MB, freeware]: http://www.hms.com/apps/ispeed.zip * PPP-Boost v1.4 32-bit TCP/IP, MTU, RWIN, TTL etc tweaking tool for Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2 (ONLY without MS DUN Patch v1.3 installed) allows maximum Internet performance over analog modems: http://www.demonweb.co.uk/c3sys/ppp.htm Direct download [368 KB, freeware]: http://www.demonweb.co.uk/c3sys/ppp_setup.exe * MTUSpeed Pro v4.10 32-bit TCP/IP, MTU, RWIN, TTL etc tweaking tool for Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2 (ONLY without MS DUN Patch v1.3 installed) and Windows NT allows maximum Internet performance over analog modems: http://www.mjs.u-net.com/mtuspeed.htm Direct download [375 KB, optionware]: http://www.mjs.u-net.com/mtuspeed410.exe * TweakIP 98 v1.00 32-bit TCP/IP, MTU, RWIN, TTL etc tweaking tool for Windows 9x allows maximum Internet performance over analog modems: http://www.lewe.com/tweakip.html Direct download [1.92 MB, freeware]: http://www.lewe.com/download/tweakip.zip FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME INTERNET ENHANCERS * Netscape Plug-ins (most are freeware): http://www.netscape.com/plugins/ * Microsoft Internet Font Packs for Windows 9x/NT/3.1x: http://www.microsoft.com/typography/fontpack/ * Macromedia Shockwave v8.0 + Flash v5.0 Web Players 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME support ALL Microsoft and Netscape browsers (free): http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/alternates/ Require 2-6 MB of disk space depending on selected components. * Microsoft VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language) Viewer v2.0 for Internet Explorer 3/4/5 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT: http://www.microsoft.com/vrml/toolbar/ Direct download [1.2 MB, free]: http://www.microsoft.com/vrml/bin/vrml2c.exe IMPORTANT: Install the required components FIRST! * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 Power Toys + Web Accessories (free, unsupported): http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/webaccess/ * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 Power Toys: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/ie40/powertoys/ Direct download [235 KB, free, unsupported]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/ie40/powertoys/ie4power.exe * Microsoft Internet Explorer Import/Export Favorites Tool converts Netscape Bookmarks to MS IE Favorites and vice versa: http://www.microsoft.com/msdownload/ieplatform/favtool/favtool.asp Direct download [50 KB, free, unsupported]: http://download.microsoft.com/msdownload/favexport/en/favtool.exe * Netscape TuneUp ActiveX control add-on for Microsoft Internet Explorer 4/5 adds Smart browsing and access to Netcenter [40 KB, free]: http://www.netscape.com/smartupdate/su_tuneup.html * NeoPlanet v5.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME is a skin for MS IE 4/5 and Netscape 4/5 web browsers, supports custom skins, channels and sounds, integrates Net Clubs, e-mail, IM etc: http://www.neoplanet.com/ Direct download [3 MB, freeware]: http://ftp.neoplanet.com/pub/neosetupfull.exe * Download Accelerator Plus (DAP) v4.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000 speeds up FTP/HTTP downloads by 300%, resumes broken downloads, supports popular file formats, proxies, integrates with Microsoft IE 4/5 and Netscape 4/5 web browsers: http://www.speedbit.com/ Direct download [1.1 MB, freeware]: http://download9.speedbit.com/dap4.exe * DUNCE v2.52 32-bit TCP/IP Dial-Up Networking (DUN) enhancement tool for Windows 9x: bypasses Connect To dialog box, redials/reconnects, enters ISP password in Connect To dialog box, runs/closes up to 4 apps, schedules preset DUN connections, highly customizable: http://www.vecdev.com/dunce.html Direct download [216 KB, freeware]: http://www.vecdev.com/dunce252.zip * Connection Keeper v4.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000 prevents ISPs from disconnecting after a period of inactivity by pinging desired http/ftp sites at random intervals, automatically redials after connection loss, "kills" pop-up browser windows: http://www.gammadyne.com/conkeep.htm Direct download [757 KB, no nag shareware, $7]: http://www.gammadyne.com/conkeep.exe * WakeUp v1.01 32-bit for Windows 9x keeps your Internet connection "awake" by sending packets at user defined intervals, forces DUN reconnect by closing disconnect dialog boxes: http://download.cnet.com/downloads/0-10062-108-42897.html Direct download [95 KB, freeware]: ftp://shell7.ba.best.com/pub/ktsai/cyen/WakeUp.exe * Alive! v1.52 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT keeps your Internet connection "alive" by pinging desired web/ftp sites at preset intervals: http://www.zesoft.com/alive/ Direct download [296 KB, no time limit, no nag shareware]: http://www.zesoft.com/alive/Alive_W152.zip * WebWasher v2.1.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000 automatic bidirectional cookie filter: http://www.webwasher.com/ Direct download [936 KB, freeware for non-profit use]: ftp://ftp.webwasher.com/wwash/wash211.exe This link courtesy of Axel Boldt (axel@uni-paderborn.de). * ReGet v1.7 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME Internet download manager: selects fastest site, resumes interrupted downloads, schedules selected groups of downloads: http://www.reget.com/ Direct download [820 KB, adware]: http://www.reget.com/en/download.asp * Go!Zilla v3.9 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME Internet download manager: selects fastest site, resumes interrupted downloads, schedules selected groups of downloads, includes Search engine and Zip!Zilla: http://www.gozilla.com/info.html Direct download [1.73 MB, adware using Aureate Spying Software!]: http://www.gozilla.com/download.html * KillAd v0.11 beta 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000 "kills" ALL pop-up browser windows, including the ones generated by web sites like Geocities, Tripod, Xoom etc: http://wwwwin.wplus.net/pp/fsc/ Direct download [41 KB, freeware]: http://wwwwin.wplus.net/pp/fsc/killad.zip Works with ALL Netscape, Microsoft and Opera browsers. * POW! v1.57 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000 "kills" ALL pop-up browser windows, including the ones generated by web sites like Geocities, Tripod, Xoom etc: http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/network/pow.htm Direct download [214 KB, freeware]: http://www.analogx.com/files/powi.exe Works with ALL Netscape and Microsoft browsers. * AboutTime v4.8 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT sets your computer time accurately, by synchronizing it with the atomic clock server of your choice: http://www.arachnoid.com/abouttime/ Direct download [598 KB, careware]: http://www.arachnoid.com/lutusp/ftp/abouttime_nomsie.zip * FastNet99 v3.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT speeds up Internet connections by caching DNS addresses (HOSTS file manager), highly customizable: http://members.exploit.it/gcriaco/ Direct download [1.6 MB, natureware]: ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/win95/winsock/fn9931.zip Works with ALL Netscape, Microsoft and Opera browsers. * Active Caption v1.0 32-bit tool for Windows 9x/NT adds a sophisticated search engine menu, a browser independent bookmark manager and handy browser buttons to the title bar: http://www.oneseek.com/ActiveCaption/ Direct download [466 KB, free]: http://www.oneseek.com/activecaption.exe Works with ALL Netscape and Microsoft browsers. * Naviscope v8.69 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME monitors web browsing: accelerates browsing (look-ahead prefetching), blocks advertisements, cookies and JavaScript, synchronizes the computer clock, displays transfer/connect rates, caches DNS addresses (HOSTS file manager), tunes MTU/RWIN Registry values for maximum access speed etc, highly customizable: http://www.naviscope.com/ Direct download [614 KB, freeware]: http://www.naviscope.com/nscope.exe Works with ALL Netscape, Microsoft and Opera browsers. * Netlaunch v3.14d 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT launches/closes apps upon connect/disconnect detection (highly customizable, programs can be scheduled), presses the Connect/Redial buttons, adds Retry/Cancel buttons to DUN error messages, manages multiple DUN connections, easy to access shortcurts to Internet programs etc: http://www.blackcastlesoft.com/netlaunch/ Direct download [125 KB, freeware]: http://www.blackcastlesoft.com/files/launch.zip * Proxomitron Naoko-3a 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT is a universal web filter (includes over 50 filters + new ones can be created): HTML text matching engine, eliminates/alters unwanted web content (pop-up windows, banners, alerts, animated GIFs, music, sounds, dynamic HTML etc), rewrites JavaScripts, customizes web pages, and much more: http://members.tripod.com/Proxomitron/ Direct download [668 KB, freeware]: http://members.tripod.com/Proxomitron/ProxN3.zip Works with ANY web browser. * IE4 Tweakin' Tool v1.0b 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4 fixes and customizes IE4 interface: http://www.digitalspider.co.uk/tweak/ Direct download [45 KB, freeware]: ftp://ftp.zdnet.com/pcpro/download/swlib/int/intbrw/ietweak.zip * Spider v1.16 beta 32-bit for MS Internet Explorer 3/4/5 deletes hidden files/URLs from MS IE cache folders: http://www.fsm.nl/ward/ Direct download [323 KB, freeware]: http://www.fsm.nl/ward/spider116.zip * ComClear v1.3 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT deletes the drop down List, Cache, Cookies and History in specified user profiles from Netscape Navigator/Communicator 4/5 and Mozilla 32-bit browsers: http://www.neuro-tech.net/comclear.html Direct download [237 KB, freeware]: http://www.neuro-tech.net/files/cclear13.zip * My Windows 9x/NT Internet Accelerators page (some are freeware): http://members.aol.com/axcel216/brow.htm#NET FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME INTERNET MONITORS * Security on the Internet: http://members.aol.com/axcel216/modem.htm#TS NOTE: These tools require newest Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME TCP/IP (DUN/RAS) updates/protocols! * ZoneAlarm v2.1.25 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME incorporates 5 interlocking Internet security protection services: personal firewall, Application Control, Internet Lock, MailSafe, dynamically assigned Security Levels and Zones, protecting against malicious TCP/IP based net/e-mail attacks, hacks, spyware, bombs and trojans: http://www.zonelabs.com/zonealarm.htm Direct download [1.57 MB, freeware for personal use]: ftp://ftp.zdnet.com/pub/private/sWlIB/internet/internet_tools/zonalarm.exe * AD-aware v3.6 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000 Internet spyware tool detects and removes Web3000, Gator, Cydoor, Radiate/Aureate, Flyswat, Conducent/TimeSink and CometCursor components: http://www.lavasoft.de/free.html Direct download [220 KB, freeware]: http://www.lavasoft.de/binary/aaw_36.zip Programs like Go!Zilla will NOT work anymore after removing their adware sponsored support files! * OptOut v0.99 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000 Internet spyware detector and removal tool: http://grc.com/optout.htm Direct download [32 KB, freeware]: http://grc.com/files/optout.exe Programs like Go!Zilla will NOT work anymore after removing their adware sponsored support files! This link courtesy of Robert (robert@outer-net.com). * DUNMon v2.1a 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT monitors TCP/IP Internet connection speed, highly customizable: http://www.southdown.co.uk/users/jgrieve/dunmon.htm Direct download [173 KB, freeware]: http://www.southdown.co.uk/users/jgrieve/dunmon.zip Requires Microsoft Visual Basic 5 (VB5) Runtime Libraries [1.2 MB, free]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/MSVBVM50.EXE * InternetMETER v2.0b build 4.132 32-bit for Windows 9x monitors TCP/IP connection speed, highly customizable: http://www.redrival.com/smaster/im.htm Direct download [385 KB, freeware]: http://www.redrival.com/smaster/prerelease/im20b.exe * NetMonitor v2.5 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT monitors TCP/IP Internet connection speed, prevents frequent disconnects, highly customizable: http://www.kissco.com/freenetmon_info.html Direct download [663 KB, freeware]: http://www.kissco.com/download/fnm25.exe * NetStat Live v2.11 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME monitors TCP/IP Internet connection speed, highly customizable: http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/network/nsl.htm Direct download [257 KB, freeware]: http://www.analogx.com/files/nsli.exe * NetRadar v1.0.85 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT stores your dial-up/IP info on a dedicated server and monitors your Internet connection performance: http://brainsoft.ne.mediaone.net/netradar/ Direct download [3.4 MB, freeware]: ftp://brainsoft.ne.mediaone.net/pub/NetRadar.zip * Modem Monitor Graph for Dial-Up v3.3 32-bit for Windows 9x shows Modem/DUN received/sent data stats in real time, highly customizable [278 KB, freeware]: http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/Heights/7980/akprog.htm * Ultima Online Trace Route tool v1.02a for Windows 9x determines eventual packet loss over Internet connections: http://support.uo.com/tech_0.html Direct download [64 KB, free]: ftp://ftp.owo.com/pub/uo/uotrace/uotrace.exe * CyberKit v2.5 32-bit net tools for Windows 9x/NT combines Ping, TraceRoute, WhoIs, Finger, Name Server LookUp, Time Synchronizer, DBScanner, Check for New Mail and Keep Alive in a single interface: http://www.cyberkit.net/ Direct download [943 KB, postcardware]: http://www.cyberkit.net/archives/cyber25.zip * ITSDiag (Internet Tech Support Diagnostics) v1.2bf 32-bit for Windows 9x checks your COM ports, modem, network, TCP/IP, web browser etc settings and suggests updates to improve your Internet stability/performance: http://www.greenpotatochip.net/ Direct download [903 KB, freeware]: http://www.pacific.net/~ken/software/itsdiag1_2bf.zip FREE WINDOWS 9x/NT/2000/ME AOL 32-bit POWER TOYS * AOL 32-bit tools on the Internet (most are freeware): - AOL Power Tools: http://people.ne.mediaone.net/rizun/Internet/aol.htm - America Online Freebies: http://www.justfreestuff.com/aol.html - WebAttack Freeware AOL Tools: http://www.webattack.com/freeware/misctools/fwaol.shtml * EasyMTU v3.0 is the first, the best and the only FREEware MTU tweaking tool for Windows 98/95 and AOL 32-bit 3/4/5 [360 KB]: http://www.rob.cybercomm.nl/easymtu.zip Apply ALL: ⌐delete "aolsock" Registry key [AOL 32-bit], IPMTU [Win98], MaxMTU [Win95/OSR2], DefaultRcvWindow [RWIN], DefaultTTL [TTL], NETBEUI, sessions, ncbs, maxconnect, maxsockets, cachesize [NDI] and COMBoostTime [System.ini] Dial-Up Networking (DUN) TCP/IP tweaks to your Windows 98/95 system and surf the Internet/AOL at full speeed! EasyMTU includes FindMTU [a PING tool] to find out EXACTLY the MTU value used by your ISP/Online Service/AOL. Rob Vonk's EasyMTU home: http://www.rob.cybercomm.nl/easymtu/ * AOLSpeed v2.02 patch for AOL 4/5/6 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000 disables unnecessary disk buffer flushing, increases AOL performance and decreases excessive resource usage: http://www.aolspeed.dhs.org/ Direct download [45 KB, free]: http://www.aolspeed.dhs.org/AOLSpeed.exe This link courtesy of Steve Bass (steve_bass@pcworld.com) PC World Editor. * NoAds v2000.8.20 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/AOL "kills" ALL pop-up browser windows, including the ones generated by web sites like Geocities, Tripod, Xoom etc: http://www.firase.com/noads.htm Direct download [192 KB, freeware]: http://www.firase.com/download/nasetup.exe Works with ALL AOL, Netscape and Microsoft browsers. * AntiIdle v1.01 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4 disables AOL 3/4/5 annoying 45 min time limit messages: http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Network/7380/ai.html Direct download [12 KB, freeware]: http://members.xoom.com/MWAud/files/antiidle.zip * AOL KillTimer v4.9 32-bit for Windows 9x disables AOL 3/4 annoying 45 min time limit messages, popups, IMs etc: http://members.tripod.com/~cbajgier/ Direct download [74 KB, freeware]: http://members.tripod.com/~cbajgier/killt49.exe * AOL AntiTimer v1.52 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT disables AOL 3/4/5 annoying 45 min time limit messages, popups, IMs etc: http://www.mindspring.com/~jediwarrior/antitimer/ Direct download [2 MB, adware]: http://www.cshcomputers.com/downloads/aol_antitimer.exe * AOLIMAnswer v3.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT answers IMs, dismisses annoying AOL 4/5 45 min time limit dialogs etc: http://www.chrismueller.com/aolimanswer/ Direct download [322 KB, freeware]: http://www.chrismueller.com/aolimanswer/aolimv30.exe Requires Microsoft Visual Basic 6 (VB6) Runtime Libraries [1 MB, free]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/vb60pro/Redist/sp4/win98/EN-US/VBRun60sp4.exe * AOL Message Tosser (AMT) 32-bit v3.80 for Windows 9x/NT disables AOL 3/4/5/6 annoying 45 min time limit messages, popups, IMs etc, highly customizable [393 KB, freeware]: http://www.s-i-n.com/aol/aolmt.exe Requires Microsoft Visual Basic 6 (VB6) Runtime Libraries [1 MB, free]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/vb60pro/Redist/sp4/win98/EN-US/VBRun60sp4.exe * AOL Super Free Tools (SFT) v5.41 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT automates AOL 3/4/5 redialing/often used AOL commands, fully handles IMs, recovers AOL from lockups, disables annoying AOL 45 min time limit messages etc: http://filedudes.lvdi.net/win95/inttools/aolsft.html Direct download [1.2 MB, freeware]: http://www.bluefront.com/aolsft/software/aolsft.exe Requires Microsoft Visual Basic 6 (VB6) Runtime Libraries [1 MB, free]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/vb60pro/Redist/sp4/win98/EN-US/VBRun60sp4.exe * AIM Adjuster v1.50 32-bit AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) ad adjuster/remover for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME: http://members.home.com/pk101/AIMAd.html Direct download [24 KB, free GNU]: http://members.home.com/pk101/download/AIMAd-1.50b.zip Requires Microsoft Visual Basic 6 (VB6) Runtime Libraries [1 MB, free]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/vb60pro/Redist/sp4/win98/EN-US/VBRun60sp4.exe * AOL Anti Punter v1.3 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT defeats AOL 3/4/5 chat room punt attacks: http://www.leinen.com/software/internet.htm Direct download [77 KB, freeware]: ftp://ftp.leinen.com/pub/leinen/download/enu/lsdsap13.zip SPEEED-UP + BENCHMARK TOOLS * Speed + Test Tools on the Internet (most are freeware): - 3D Files: http://www.3dfiles.com/ - Tweak Files: http://www.tweakfiles.com/ - Clocking Files: http://matrix.crosswinds.net/~clockingfiles/ - H. Oda!'s Original Software: http://www.h-oda.com/ - My BenchMarks page: http://members.aol.com/axcel216/bench.htm#WIN - BenchMarks on the Net: http://members.aol.com/axcel216/bench.htm#NET - Craig's Hardware Tools: http://members.hyperlink.net.au/~chart/download.htm WARNING: Messing with your BIOS/CMOS settings might damage/lockup your machine, and/or cause data loss! Make a BACKUP IMAGE of your BIOS/CMOS settings, have a Flash BIOS tool ready: http://www.ping.be/bios/ and BACKUP YOUR ENTIRE SYSTEM FIRST! * TweakBIOS v1.53b for DOS is the ultimate BIOS configuration tool [freeware + $20 registered versions available]: http://www.miro.pair.com/tweakbios/ A MUST for all PC performance tweakers, no matter what type of motherboard, CPU, chipset or BIOS (X86 compatible CPUs only) you might have. Fine tunes tons of hidden settings not available in BIOS Setup without rebooting. Direct download [160 KB, freeware version]: http://www.miro.pair.com/tweakbios/twk153b.zip * Bios v1.34.0 for DOS detects, displays, saves, restores and deletes BIOS settings on most (tested on AMI and AWARD) BIOSes, shows beep codes, passwords, turns on/off Level 1/2 CPU Cache, highly customizable [29 KB, freeware]: http://www.geocities.com/mbockelkamp/mysoft_d.htm * CMOS S&R (Save & Restore) v0.92 BIOS tool for DOS captures all 114 Bytes of CMOS memory: http://www.hotfiles.com/?000A6G Direct download [12 KB, freeware]: ftp://ftp.zdnet.com/pub/private/sWlIB/utilities/hardware_utilities/cmoscd.zip * AGP Info v1.0.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT fine tunes most AGP video and memory hidden settings/timings not available in BIOS Setup, without need for reboot, extremely useful for overclocking: http://www.tweakfiles.com/processor/configurationutility.html Direct download [373 KB, freeware]: ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/3dfiles/tweakfiles/processor/agp_info.zip Requires an Intel Pentium II/III/Celeron/Xeon 440BX or 440ZX chipset. * FastVid v1.10 PCI/AGP video accelerator for DOS [128 KB, freeware]: http://www.fastgraphics.com/zip/fastv110.zip enables Write Posting (WP), Banked VGA Write Combining (BVGAWC) and Linear Frame Buffer Write Combining (LFBWC) modes on ALL PCI/AGP video cards in MS-DOS 5.00/6.xx and Windows 9x/3.1x, ONLY on Pentium Pro/II/III class CPUs. Doesn't use ANY memory. Eric's FastVid page @ Fast Graphics: http://www.fastgraphics.com/fastvid.html My FastVid page: http://members.aol.com/axcel216/umb.htm#FAS FastVid is NOT compatible with Microsoft EMM386.EXE or ANY other DOS memory manager, like Quarterdeck QEMM, Helix Netroom RM386, Qualitas 386MAX, Lineo DR-DOS EMM386 etc! Therefore you MUST use only HIMEM.SYS in your Config.sys, or better, install UMBPCI.SYS (see "MS-DOS 5.00 - 7.xx ESSENTIALS"), to provide access to the Upper Memory Area (UMA) and load ALL devices/drivers/TSRs high! * Zeno v1.74 TSR text mode video BIOS accelerator for DOS [43 KB, public domain]: http://members.aol.com/files4u/ZENO174.ZIP Speeds up and benchmarks (using VTEST.EXE v1.03) ALL DOS text screen writes/scrolls, compatible with ANY program. Takes 1 KB of upper DOS RAM if loaded with DEVICEHIGH in Config.sys or 1.3 KB if using LOADHIGH in Autoexec.bat (upper memory manager required in Config.sys). A MUST for ANY PC! MS-DOS 3.3 or newer or Windows 9x [MS-DOS 7.xx] required. This link courtesy of Elviro Mirko (beast2@freemail.it) coauthor of Zeno. * TheFAST v1.06 TSR text mode video BIOS accelerator for DOS [2.6 KB, freeware]: ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/msdos/screen/thefast6.zip Speeds up ALL DOS screen writes/scrolls, compatible with ANY program. Uses 1.4 KB of upper DOS RAM if loaded with LOADHIGH in Autoexec.bat (upper memory manager required in Config.sys). A MUST for ANY DOS PC! MS-DOS 3.3 or newer or Windows 9x [MS-DOS 7.xx] required. * UniRefresh v1.41 graphical universal DOS VESA/VGA/text video refresh rate TSR changer sets optimal refresh rates for all graphics modes on most VESA 3.0 compliant video cards, especially useful for playing DOS games on 3Dfx, NVidia or S3 chipsets: http://unirefresh.demonews.com/ Direct download [32 KB, freeware]: http://unirefresh.demonews.com/unirfrsh.zip Uses 240 Bytes RAM. VESA 3.0 compliant video card, multiscan monitor and MS-DOS 3.3 (or newer) or MS Windows 9x required. * VBEPlus v0.8 beta DOS VESA/VGA/text video refresh rate TSR adds unsupported, user configurable VESA resolutions to VESA compliant video cards, full support for NVidia chipsets: http://unirefresh.demonews.com/ Direct download [11 KB, freeware]: http://unirefresh.demonews.com/vbeplus.zip Uses up to 1 KB RAM. VESA 3.0 compliant video card, multiscan monitor and MS-DOS 3.3 (or newer) or MS Windows 9x required. * VBEHz v2.22 DOS VESA/VGA/text video refresh rate TSR changer adjusts: pixel clock/refresh rate, H/V size, H/V position, H/V sync polarity on most VESA 3.0 compliant video cards, especially useful for playing DOS games on 3Dfx, NVidia or S3 chipsets: http://www.informatik.fh-muenchen.de/~ifw98223/vbehz.htm Direct download [39 KB, freeware]: ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/msdos/vga/vbehz222.zip Uses 1 KB RAM. VESA 3.0 compliant video card, multiscan monitor and MS-DOS 5/6 or MS Windows 9x required. * SciTech Display Doctor v6.53 Universal VESA VBE BIOS Extensions 3.0/2.0 Video Accelerated Drivers + Calibration Tools for MS Windows 3.1x/9x + MS-DOS 4/5/6/7 support most video cards and monitors in ANY text, graphics (S)VGA/XVGA modes, ANY number of colors (shareware, 21 days limited free trial): http://www.scitechsoft.com/sdd_win.html Direct download: - Windows + DOS Tools [2.8 MB]: ftp://ftp.scitechsoft.com/sdd/sdd653.exe - DOS Tools only [970 KB]: ftp://ftp.scitechsoft.com/sdd/sdd653-d.exe MUST HAVE: UNIVBE.EXE v6.53 32-bit protected mode DOS TSR adds VESA VBE 3.0/2.0, DirectX x2, Stereo Hardware Flipping + Serial Control Interface support to accelerate ALL DOS/Windows graphics intensive apps/games noticeably on ALL video cards WITHOUT VESA 3.0/2.0 support built into the hardware, while also patching eventual bugs in your video chipset. UNIVBE takes 22 KB of DOS RAM, but does NOT fit in upper memory if EMM386.EXE loads with expanded memory enabled (RAM or HIGHSCAN switches). Add the NOEMS switch to the EMM386.EXE line in Config.sys, or use UMBPCI.SYS (further above), to load UNIVBE "high". NOT needed by video controllers WITH built-in VESA 2.0/3.0 support! Among the numerous DOS accelerated games + apps using VESA 2.0 standard: 3D Realms Duke Nukem 3D id Software Quake Access Software Under a Killing Moon AutoDesk Animator Blizzard Entertainment WarCraft II Bullfrog Magic Carpet 2 Legend Entertainment Mission Critical Lucas Arts Rebel Assault II: The Hidden Empire + TIE Fighter Sierra Publishing Phantasmagoria Spectrum Holobyte Star Trek Next Generation: A Final Unity + Falcon 3 Trilobyte The 11th Hour * CPU Stability Test v6.0 beta 9 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME multi-threaded, multi-processor, error and CRC checking, CPU, RAM, Hardware and OS benchmark tool: http://www.vtoy.fi/jv16/cpustabtest.html Direct download [403 KB, freeware]: http://www.vtoy.fi/jv16/CPUBeta9.exe * dTime98 v1.0 beta 32-bit for Windows 9x accelerates CD-ROM/DVD transfers up to 400% by caching frequently accessed data on local hard disks: http://www.buttonware.com/ Direct download [689 KB, homepageadware]: ftp://ftp.buttonware.com/pub/download/dtime.exe * RAMBooster v1.6 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT monitors, defragments and compacts unused memory at preset/adjustable intervals, highly customizable: http://www.saunalahti.fi/~borg/rambooster/ Direct download [292 KB, freeware]: http://www.sci.fi/~borg/rambooster/Ramboosterzip.zip * RAMPage v1.5 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME monitors and frees unused memory with a simple double-click, highly customizable: http://www.jfitz.com/software/RAMpage/ Direct download [190 KB, freeware]: http://www.jfitz.com/software/RAMpage/RAMpageDownload.html This link courtesy of John Fitzgibbon (fitz@jfitz.com) author of RAMPage. * MEM-Trax II 32-bit for Windows 9x monitors and compacts unused memory at preset intervals, highly customizable: http://www.freewarehome.com/software/mem-trax.html Direct download [427 KB, freeware]: http://www.freewarehome.com/software/garrett/mem-traxii.zip Requires Microsoft Scripting Engines (MSE) 5.5: http://www.microsoft.com/msdownload/vbscript/scripting.asp * MaxMem v1.014 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT monitors and compacts unused memory at preset intervals, highly customizable: http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/system/maxmem.htm Direct download [214 KB, freeware]: http://www.analogx.com/files/maxmemi.exe * SiSoft SANDRA (System ANalyser, Diagnostic and Reporting Assistant) Standard v2000.3.6.4 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000 displays extensive info on and benchmarks: OS, CPU, BIOS, RAM, Disks, I/O, PnP, Ports, Video, 3D, OpenGL, Communications etc, highly customizable: http://www.sisoftware.co.uk/sandra/ Direct download [2.25 MB, freeware]: http://www.sisoftware.co.uk/san_dem/html/dload.htm * System Studio v1.0.127 Beta 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000 displays extensive info on and tweaks: OS, CPU, RAM, Video, DirectX, Direct3D, OpenGL, Drives, Network, 3Dfx, NVidia chipsets, includes Device Manager: http://www.tweak3d.net/systemstudio/ Direct download [661 KB, freeware]: http://www.tweak3d.net/systemstudio/downloads/SystemStudio.exe Requires Microsoft Visual Basic 6 (VB6) Runtime Libraries [1 MB, free]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/vb60pro/Redist/sp4/win98/EN-US/VBRun60sp4.exe * Windows Magazine WinTune Benchmark Tool + Tuneup Kit (free): http://wintune.winmag.com/ - WinTune v1.0.42 2/17/00 release 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000: http://wintune.winmag.com/Download.asp Direct download [1.66 MB]: ftp://wintune.winmag.com/wintune_42.zip - WinTune 97 v1.0 6/16/97 release 32-bit for Windows 9x [992 KB]: http://www.winmag.com/scripts/download.pl/wintune/wintn975_616.zip - WinTune v2.0 16-bit for Windows/WfWG 3.1x [1.2 MB]: http://www.winmag.com/scripts/download.pl/wintune/wt20.zip * ZDNet ZDBOp 32-bit Windows 9x/NT/2000 Benchmark Tools (free): http://www.zdnet.com/zdbop/ Winstone 99, WinBench 99, 3D WinBench 2000, Audio WinBench 99, CD WinBench 99 etc are available on cd-rom for $5 S/H fee [USA] per CD: http://www.zdnet.com/zdbop/reqfrm.html Online ZDnet ZDBOp Benchmarks: http://www.zdnet.com/zdbop/zdbop2.html - WinStone 99 v1.2 [CD only]: http://www.zdnet.com/zdbop/winstone/winstone.html WinStone 99 v1.2 Update [3 MB]: ftp://ftp.zdnet.com/zdbop/winstone/ws9912up.exe - CPU Mark 99: http://www.zdnet.com/pcmag/pclabs/bench/cpumark99.html Direct download [204 KB]: ftp://ftp.zdnet.com/zdbop/winbench/cpumk99.exe - Processor Identification Tool [166 KB]: ftp://ftp.zdnet.com/zdbop/bmi/cpuid32.exe - 3D WinBench 2000 v1.0 [supports DirectX 7]: http://www.zdnet.com/zdbop/3dwinbench/3dwinbench.html Direct download [90 MB]: ftp://ftp.zdnet.com/zdbop/3dwinbench/3d00.exe 3D WinBench 2000 v1.1 Update [330 KB]: ftp://ftp.zdnet.com/zdbop/3dwinbench/3d0011up.exe - WinBench 99 v1.1: http://www.zdnet.com/zdbop/winbench/winbench.html Direct download [118 MB, full]: ftp://ftp.zdnet.com/zdbop/winbench/wb9911g.exe WinBench 99 v1.1 Update [2.3 MB]: ftp://ftp.zdnet.com/zdbop/winbench/wb9911up.exe - SpeedRate v1.5 Windows 9x System Benchmark Tool [2.9 MB]: ftp://ftp.zdnet.com/zdbop/speedrate/srinst15.exe * Video Bench '99 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT tests your 2D video card speed: http://www.vtoy.fi/jv16/videobench.html Direct download [194 KB, freeware]: http://www.vtoy.fi/jv16/videobench.exe * Ontrack Data Advisor v4.10 16-bit for DOS hard disk low level diagnostic and recovery tool: http://www.ontrack.com/dataadvisor/ Direct download [1.85 MB, free]: http://www.ontrack.com/freesoftware/adv410.exe MS-DOS 3.31 or newer, or Windows 9x required. * DiskSpeed32 v2.0 beta 32-bit speed analyzer for Windows 9x/NT reads hard disks sector by sector, measures reading times and saves results to file: http://www.iop.kiev.ua/~vgrin/DiskSpeed32/ Direct download [64 KB, freeware]: http://www.iop.kiev.ua/~vgrin/DiskSpeed32/diskspeed32.zip * Stats 2000 v1.8 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME displays detailed hard disk statistics in graphical format: http://www.contactplus.com/products/freestuff/stats.htm Direct download [768 KB, freeware]: ftp://ftp.zdnet.com/pub/private/sWlIB/utilities/hardware_utilities/stats.zip * CD Speed 99 v0.7 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000 tests thoroughly all CD-ROM tracks: http://www.cdspeed2000.com/ Direct download [211 KB, freeware]: http://www.cdspeed2000.com/files/cdspeed99_07.zip * CDSpeed32 v1.01 32-bit speed analyzer for Windows 9x/NT reads CD-ROM disks sector by sector and measures reading times: http://www.iop.kiev.ua/~vgrin/cdspeed/ Direct download [64 KB, freeware]: http://www.iop.kiev.ua/~vgrin/cdspeed/cdspeed.zip * CD Analyzer v2.2.0 beta 32-bit CD-ROM Benchmark + Testing Tool for Windows 9x/NT [192 KB, freeware]: http://www.geocities.com/ResearchTriangle/Lab/1228/cdan_e.html * CD Check v2.0.2.256 32-bit CD-ROM Diagnostic Tool for Windows 9x/NT detects errors and recovers files from defective CDs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs: http://fusion.zejn.si/ Direct download [289 KB, freeware]: http://fusion.zejn.si/CDCheck/CDCheck.zip * CDCheck v1.01 16-bit CD-ROM Benchmark Tool for Windows 9x/NT/3.1x [125 KB, no nag shareware, no time limit]: ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/sac/utildisk/chkcd101.zip * CD Speed v0.76 16-bit for DOS tests all CD-ROM tracks using a graphical interface: http://users.pandora.be/erik.deppe/oldpage.htm Direct download [24 KB, freeware]: http://users.pandora.be/erik.deppe/cdspd076.zip * CD-Check v2.1 16-bit CD-ROM Benchmark Tool for DOS [13 KB, freeware]: http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/4421/#tools * Core Speed v6.20 16-bit CPU benchmark tool for DOS: very thorough and accurate benchmark for any X86 compatible CPU up to 300 MHz [94 KB, no time limit shareware]: ftp://ftp.galilei.com/library/utility/corspeed.zip MS-DOS 3.3 or newer required. * SysChk v2.45 16-bit diagnostics and benchmark tool for DOS detects MS Windows, works in a DOS box: http://www.syschk.com/ Direct download [120 KB, no time limit shareware]: http://www.syschk.com/SysChk45.zip SysChk v2.46 Beta 4 [121 KB, free]: http://www.syschk.com/Syschkb.exe MS-DOS 3.3 or newer required. * Intel Pentium/Pro/II/III Processor Frequency ID Utility (PFID) v2.53 can test CPUs up to 1.6 GHz and FSBs up to 133 MHz (free): http://support.intel.com/support/processors/tools/frequencyid/ - PFID 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME [1 MB]: http://support.intel.com/support/processors/tools/frequencyid/freqid.htm - PFID 16-bit Bootable, OS independent [43 KB]: http://support.intel.com/support/processors/tools/frequencyid/bootable.htm * Microsoft OSR2 HardWare Diagnostic tool works with ALL Windows 9x releases [34 KB, free]: ftp://ftp.uv.es/mirror3/win95/hwdiag.zip NOTE: See "HARDWARE DIAGNOSTIC" in OSR2TIPS.TXT (included) for details. * MicroSoft Diagnostics Tool (MSD.EXE) 16-bit for DOS (free): - MSD v2.11 also included with MS-DOS 6.22 [180 KB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/GA0363.EXE - MSD v2.13 also included with MS Windows 95 retail [176 KB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/MSDZIP.EXE - MSD v3.01 fixes memory errors + modem bug, autodetects sound card, updated CD-ROM + Video database [160 KB]: ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/sac/utildiag/msd301.zip MS-DOS 5.00 or newer, or Windows 9x [MS-DOS 7.xx] required. HINT: See MSD95.TXT (included) for complete details. MS-DOS 5.00 - 7.xx ESSENTIALS * DOS Software on the Internet (mostly freeware): - FREE Software for DOS: http://www.geocities.com/rlcgreen/softlib1.htm - Interesting DOS Programs: http://www.opus.co.tt/dave/ - The Valuable DOS Freeware page: http://master.swlibero.org/~daniele/dos/valuedos.html - The Useful Site - Essential DOS Utilities: http://www.theusefulsite.com/dos_utils.htm - Mega 16-Bit Freeware DOS Utilities: http://www.albedo.net/~arvic/fw-dos.html - Freeware DOS Tools: http://www.informatik.fh-muenchen.de/~ifw98223/dostools.htm - Sverre's Old Freeware for MS-DOS + MS Windows: http://shh.thathost.com/pub-dos/ - Microsoft Windows + MS-DOS Software + Updates FTP server: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/ * Uwe Sieber's UMBPCI.SYS v3.21 [23 KB, freeware, English]: http://www.uwe-sieber.de/files/umbpci_e.zip is the best FREEware DOS upper memory driver. Provides access to the Upper Memory Area (UMA) for loading devices/drivers/TSRs "high", using HIMEM.SYS extended memory manager, on Intel, FIC VIA, SiS and ALI PCI/AGP chipsets. Supports Intel Pentium, Pentium Pro/II/III, AMD and Cyrix CPUs, in MS-DOS 5.00/6.xx, MS Windows 9x/3.1x, DR-DOS, Open DOS and Novell DOS, WITHOUT the need for an extended/expanded DOS memory manager, like Microsoft EMM386.EXE, Quarterdeck QEMM, Helix NetRoom RM386, Qualitas 386MAX, Lineo DR-DOS EMM386 etc. Add a DEVICE line for UMBPCI.SYS in Config.sys, AFTER the HIMEM.SYS line, and use DEVICEHIGH (in Config.sys) and LOADHIGH (in Autoexec.bat) to load ALL devices/drivers/TSRs high properly! Takes only 240 Bytes of conventional RAM and allows up to 629 KB of free low DOS memory. Uwe Sieber's UMBPCI.SYS English page: http://www.uwe-sieber.de/umbpci_e.html Uwe Sieber's UMBPCI.SYS German page: http://www.uwe-sieber.de/umbpci.html My UMBPCI.SYS page with more info + details: http://members.aol.com/axcel216/umb.htm TIPS: 1. You can load HIMEM.SYS in upper memory by using HIRAM.EXE v1.9 [74 KB, German freeware]: http://www.uwe-sieber.de/files/hiram.zip in combination with UMBPCI.SYS. Read HIRAM.TXT included with UMBPCI.SYS, or go to: http://members.aol.com/axcel216/umb.htm#HIR for complete usage details! 2. UMBPCI.SYS is IDEAL for using FastVid (see "SPEEED-UP + BENCHMARK TOOLS"), ONLY IF you own a Pentium Pro/II/III class CPU! * XOSL (eXtended Operating System Loader) v1.1.4 16-bit DOS graphical multi-OS multi-boot manager supports all flavors of DOS, MS Windows 9x/NT4/2000, Linux, BeOS and Solaris: http://www.xosl.org/ Direct download [273 KB, free GNU]: http://home.wanadoo.nl/geurt/arch/xosl114/xosl114.zip * V-Communications System Commander de Luxe v4.0 16-bit for DOS 5.00 - 7.xx (retail): http://www.v-com.com/products/scd.html the ultimate multi-OS multi-boot manager, safely installs and runs ANY combination of PC compatible Operating Systems: all MS Windows flavors, all DOS flavors, all PC compatible Unix flavors including Linux etc, even in the same partition. Doesn't use ANY memory, eliminates OS conflicts, fully restores the system to its original state. Includes MBR virus scanner and partition resizer. System Commander 4.0 Update to version 4.03 (free for owners): http://www.v-com.com/downloads/updates/scd_up403.html * NOOFF.COM v1.4 16-bit DOS TSR prevents computer power off and forces Windows 98/98 SE/Millennium to exit to native MS-DOS upon shut down on ATX motherboards: http://www.informatik.fh-muenchen.de/~ifw98223/dostools.htm Direct download [279 B, freeware, right-click to save!]: http://www.informatik.fh-muenchen.de/~ifw98223/nooff.com NOOFF takes 336 Bytes of upper DOS RAM if loaded with LOADHIGH in Autoexec.bat (upper memory manager required in Config.sys). HINT: See "WIN98 ATX SHUT DOWN FIX" in TIPS98.TXT (included) for details. * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22 Supplemental Disk includes MS DOSShell (DOSSHELL.EXE) files: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q117/6/00.asp Direct download [762 KB, free]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/SUP622.EXE MS-DOS 6.22 required. To use ONLY MS DOSShell, MS-DOS 5.00 - 6.22 or MS Windows 9x [MS-DOS 7.xx] required. HINT: See "MS DOSSHELL Tips" in DOSTIPS.TXT (included) for details. * Microsoft Old MS-DOS 6.xx Backup Tool (MSBACKUP.EXE), also included with MS-DOS 6.00 - 6.22 [558 KB, free]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/MSBACK.EXE MS-DOS 6.00 - 6.22 or MS Windows 9x [MS-DOS 7.xx] required. * Microsoft Old MS-DOS 6.22 Utilities for Windows 95/98 users (includes UNDELETE.EXE) [836 KB, free]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/OLDDOS.EXE MS-DOS 6.22 or MS Windows 9x [MS-DOS 7.xx] required. * DOSMAX v2.1 16-bit DOS Memory Management + Enhancement Tools moves BUFFERS, FILES, FCBS, STACKS, LASTDRIVE and COMMAND.COM environment in upper RAM, freeing up to 90 KB of low DOS memory [82 KB, no nag shareware]: ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/msdos/sysutl/dosmax21.zip MS-DOS 5.00 - 6.22 required. MUST HAVE! I *repeat*: MUST HAVE! * DRVLOAD.COM v1.0 16-bit PC Magazine DOS TSR tool loads Config.sys specific devices/drivers/TSRs from the DOS prompt or from Autoexec.bat without need for reboot [19 KB, free]: ftp://ftp.zdnet.com/pcmag/1993/1109/drvloa.zip Useful for DOS apps/games that do NOT run from a Windows 9x/3.1x DOS box/session: exit Windows to native MS-DOS and load your drivers in upper RAM with DRVLOAD using LOADHIGH (upper memory manager required in Config.sys). MS-DOS 5.00 or newer required. * WRAPPER.SYS v1.0 16-bit DOS tool loads almost ANY program/TSR as DEVICE(HIGH) from Config.sys [17 KB, no nag shareware]: ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/msdos/bootutil/wrap10.zip Useful for saving (low) DOS memory: load your programs/TSRs in upper RAM with WRAPPER.SYS using DEVICEHIGH (upper memory manager required in Config.sys). MS-DOS 5.00 or newer required. This link courtesy of Jorge Walker (j_walker7@hotmail.com). * XMS/EMS RAMdisk v1.9i 16-bit TSR for DOS [74 KB, freeware]: ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/msdos/ramdisk/fu_rd19i.zip Loads and resizes the RAM drive (up to 2 GB) from the command line. Does NOT shift drive letters IF loaded from Autoexec.bat or from the native MS-DOS prompt. Includes two separate drivers: XMSDSK.EXE (loads in extended RAM: requires an upper/extended memory manager in Config.sys) and EMSDSK.EXE (loads in expanded RAM: requires EMM386.EXE with the "RAM" switch, or any other 3rd party expanded memory manager in Config.sys). MS-DOS 3.3 or newer required. This link courtesy of Sven (backend@gmx.de). * NANSI.SYS v3.4 16-bit DOS ANSI CONsole Driver Accelerator TSR [51 KB, free GNU]: http://www.kegel.com/nansi34.zip Fastest and most versatile replacement for MS ANSI.SYS with built-in support for key remapping. Uses 3.3 KB of upper DOS RAM if loaded with DEVICEHIGH in Config.sys (upper memory manager required in Config.sys). MS-DOS 3.3 or newer required. You can use NANSI.SYS ASCII sequences to create colorful DOS prompts, start ANY DOS/Windows program at the touch of a key by remapping ANY keys on ANY 101-107 keys enhanced keyboard etc. HINT: See "F1-F12 Remapping Tips" in DOSTIPS.TXT (included) for details. * ANSI.COM v1.3j 16-bit PC Magazine DOS ANSI TSR driver loads from AUTOEXEC.BAT or DOS prompt [39 KB, free]: http://members.aol.com/files4u/ANSI13J.ZIP Fast replacement for MS ANSI.SYS with built-in support for key remapping. Uses 2.7 KB of upper DOS RAM if loaded with LOADHIGH in AUTOEXEC.BAT (upper memory manager required in Config.sys). MS-DOS 3.3 or newer required. You can use ANSI.COM ASCII sequences to create colorful DOS prompts, start ANY DOS/Windows program at the touch of a key by remapping ANY keys on ANY 101-107 keys enhanced keyboard etc. HINT: See "F1-F12 Remapping Tips" in DOSTIPS.TXT (included) for details. * Recall v1.2 16-bit command line editor/history TSR for DOS [34 KB, public domain]: ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/msdos/keyboard/recall12.zip Replaces successfully MS DOSKEY for storing/recalling previous DOS commands. Uses 2.5 KB of upper DOS RAM if loaded with LOADHIGH in Autoexec.bat (upper memory manager required in Config.sys). MS-DOS 3.3 or newer required. * Toddy v2.11 16-bit keyboard enhancer and command line editor/history TSR for DOS [7 KB, freeware]: ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/msdos/keyboard/toddy211.zip Replaces successfully MS DOSKEY for storing/recalling previous DOS commands. Uses 3 KB of upper DOS RAM if loaded with LOADHIGH in Autoexec.bat (upper memory manager required in Config.sys). MS-DOS 3.0 or newer required. * XXCOPY 32-bit + XXCOPY16 16-bit v2.51.2 for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME + DOS extends MS XCOPY + XCOPY32 with over 120 command line switches, highly customizable: http://www.xxcopy.com/xxcopy/betatest/ Direct download [117 KB, freeware]: ftp://ftp.xxcopy.com/download/xcpy2512.zip * PictView v1.4 16-bit DOS Graphics Viewer, Editor + Converter tool, very fast and accurate, supports most popular formats: BMP, CDR, CLP, CUR, CUT, DIB, FLC, FLI, GIF, ICO, IMG, JIF, JPG, LBM, MAC, PCD, PCX, PGM, PIC, PNG, PSD, RAW, RLE, SGI, TGA, TIFF, WPG etc: http://www.pictview.com/ Direct download [105 KB, freeware, English]: http://www.pictview.com/pictview.zip PictView can be used to display a full screen [any VGA/(X)SVGA mode up to 1600x1200 screen resolution, even in true color: 16 million colors] picture, whenever you load Windows 9x/3.1x from a batch file, replacing the Windows default startup/built-in (read "boring") logo. VESA/VBE 2.0/3.0 compliant video card and MS-DOS 5/6 or MS Windows 9x/3.1x required. HINT: See NEWLOGO.TXT (included) for details. * Ombra v7.22 16-bit DOS Graphics Viewer, Editor + Converter tool, very fast and accurate, supports popular formats: BMP, GIF, PCX, RAW, TGA: http://www.enet.it/hpg/ew/rick.htm Direct download [96 KB, freeware]: http://www.enet.it/hpg/ew/ombra722.zip Ombra can be used to display a full screen [any VGA/(X)SVGA mode up to 1600x1200 screen resolution, even in true color: 16 million colors] picture, whenever you load Windows 9x/3.1x from a batch file, replacing the Windows default startup/built-in (read "boring") logo. VESA/VBE 2.0/3.0 compliant video card and MS-DOS 5/6 or MS Windows 9x/3.1x required. HINT: See NEWLOGO.TXT (included) for details. * ZiPaper v1.3c 16-bit DOS mode wallpaper changer for Windows 9x/3.1x desktop [42 KB, shareware, no time limit]: http://members.aol.com/files4u/ZIPAP13C.ZIP ZIPAPER extracts each time a different wallpaper (.BMP format) from a ZIP archive, allowing Windows to display a NEW background picture every time it starts. Requires PKUNZIP.EXE (see below). HINT: See NEWLOGO.TXT (included) for details. * PKWare PKZIP + PKUNZIP v2.50 32-bit for DOS and Windows DOS box: THE popular DOS ZIPping/unZIPping tools, Long File Names (LFNs) aware ONLY in a Windows 9x/ME DOS box, NOT in native MS-DOS mode: http://www.pkware.com/shareware/pkz250dos.html Direct download [202 KB, no nag, no time limit shareware]: ftp://ftp.pkware.com/PK250DOS.EXE MS-DOS 2.0 or newer, or MS Windows 9x/ME [MS-DOS 7.xx] required. * DOS Start! v1.8g build 4.16.2000 16-bit graphical VGA multifunctional mouse driven menu shell and file manager for DOS + Windows 9x/3.1x: http://www.icdc.com/~dnice/dosstart.html Direct download [358 KB, no nag shareware]: http://www.icdc.com/~dnice/dosstart.zip * Dos Navigator v1.51 16-bit text mode multifunctional multiwindowed mouse driven shell and file manager for DOS/Windows, OS/2 + Unix/Linux: Text Editor, Archive Manager, Serial Link, Spreadsheet, Calculator, Physical Disk Editor, Terminal with Phonebook, Floppy Disk Formatter, Environment Editor, File Uneraser, CD Player, Disk Image Unpacker, SmartPad and Tetris: http://www.ritlabs.com/dn/ Direct download [768 KB, freeware]: http://www.ritlabs.com/ftp/pub/dn/dn151.zip * MEdit v1.8.0 32-bit graphical SVGA text/ASCII editor for DOS replaces successfully MS EDIT.COM, opens large files, highly customizable: http://volftp.mondadori.com/italiani/MORELLO/demos_e.htm Direct download [238 KB, freeware]: http://volftp.mondadori.com/pub/pc/msdos/progs/editor/medos180.zip MS-DOS 5.0 or newer required. * HyperWare SpeedKit Tools v4.77 16-bit for DOS: HyperDisk, HyperKey, HyperRAM, HyperScreen etc: http://www.hyperware.com/speedkit.html Direct download [298 KB, shareware, no time limit]: http://www.hyperware.com/pub/spk477s.zip HyperKey is the ONLY SpeedKit tool compatible with Windows 9x/3.1x in a DOS session/box, but it MUST be loaded in memory (from AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS) BEFORE starting Windows! HYPERKEY.EXE accelerates keyboard response tremendously in ALL DOS modes! Uses 2.8 KB of upper DOS RAM (upper memory manager required in Config.sys). MS-DOS 3.3 or newer required. * KBFix2 v3.0 16-bitkeyboard accelerator TSR for DOS and Windows 9x/3.xx, highly customizable [11 KB, public domain]: ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/msdos/keyboard/kbfix230.zip KBFIX2.COM accelerates keyboard response tremendously in ALL DOS modes AND Windows! Uses 3 KB of upper DOS RAM (upper memory manager required in Config.sys). MS-DOS 3.0 or newer required. * LFN (Long File Name) DOS Tools v1.52 16-bit: LCOPY, LDIR, LCD, LDEL, LCHK, LREN, LMD and LRD work in a Windows 9x DOS box, FAT32 compliant: http://odi.webjump.com/prog/lfn/ Direct download [190 KB, free GNU, English]: http://odi.webjump.com/prog/lfn/lfn.zip MS-DOS 6.xx or MS Windows 9x required. This link courtesy of Dev Teelucksingh (devtee@trinidad.net). * InkUtils Suite v1.53 16-bit for DOS/Win9x include 11 DOS utilities with LFN and FAT32 support: Cache Control (CC), Critical Error (CE), Delete Directory (DD), Description Editor (DEDIT), Divide by Zero (DZ), Evaluate Expression (EE), Fast Mouse (FM), List Executables (LE), Make and Change Directory (MCD), Text Mode (TM) and a graphical tool menu: http://www.inkland.f9.co.uk/inkutils/ Direct download [255 KB, freeware]: http://www.inkland.f9.co.uk/inkutils/ink153.exe MS-DOS 6.00 or newer required. * IconDLL v2.0 16-bit for DOS converts and compresses up to 600 individual .ICO (Windows icons) files into a single .DLL library [8.5 KB, public domain]: http://members.aol.com/files4u/ICONDL2.ZIP MS-DOS 5.0 or newer and MS Windows 3.10 or newer required. FREE WinDOwS MOUSE DRIVERS + TOOLS * WinDOwS Mouse Drivers on the Internet: - Metropoli Mouse Drivers: http://www.mpoli.fi/files/hardware/MOUSE/ - LogiTech Mouse Drivers: http://www.logitech.com/support/ - LogiTech Mouse Drivers FTP: ftp://ftp.logitech.com/pub/techsupport/mouse/ - Microsoft Intellipoint Software Upgrades: http://www.microsoft.com/mouse/driver/drivers.htm * Cool Mouse 97 v2.1 32-bit for Windows 9x assigns frequently used key combos or window functions: double-click, roll-up, scroll, drag-and-drop etc to any mouse button: http://www.hotfiles.com/?000F91 Works with ANY 2/3 buttons mouse/trackball. Direct download [110 KB, freeware]: ftp://ftp.zdnet.com/pub/private/sWlIB/utilities/hardware_utilities/cmouse.zip * XMouse 2000 v1.3 32-bit for Windows 98/2000/ME adds XMouse functionality: Mouse Focus, Auto Raise and proper Delay [8 KB, freeware]: http://members.xoom.com/loodi/XMouse2000_10.zip * Mouse Rate Checker v1.1b 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT: http://www.tscherwitschke.de/mouseratechecker.html Direct download [7 KB, freeware]: http://www.tscherwitschke.de/download/mouserate.zip * PS/2 Rate v0.4 32-bit for Windows 9x PS/2 mouse rate changer [111 KB, freeware]: http://www.students.tut.fi/~zibbo/other/ps2rate/ps2rate.zip * Cute Mouse v1.73 16-bit Mouse Drivers for DOS: http://www.vein.hu/~nagyd/#cute Direct download [47 KB, free GNU]: http://www.vein.hu/~nagyd/program/ctmou173.zip Small memory foot print: takes 4 KB of upper DOS RAM (upper memory manager required in Config.sys). Works with all Microsoft, Mouse Systems, LogiTech and compatible serial (CTMOUSE.COM) and PS/2 (CTMOUSEP.COM) mice + trackballs. * Alps USA GlidePoint v9.10 Mouse Drivers for DOS + Windows 9x/3.1x: http://www.alpsusa.com/Product/MDP/drivers/ Small memory foot print: AMOUSE.COM takes 5 KB of upper DOS RAM if using LOADHIGH in Autoexec.bat (upper memory manager required in Config.sys). Designed for the GlidePoint Trackpad, supports most Microsoft, LogiTech and compatible serial and PS/2 mice + trackballs. Direct download [368 KB, free]: http://www.alpsusa.com/Product/MDP/drivers/amous124.exe * Microsoft Intellipoint v3.2 Mouse Drivers + Tools for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME + DOS: http://www.microsoft.com/mouse/driver/3_2/ Direct download [4 MB, free, English]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/intellimouseopti/install/3.2/win98me/en-us/eng.exe Requires a MS (Intelli)Mouse + MS IntelliPoint Software 1.1 or newer. * LogiTech MouseWare v9.00 build 99 Mouse Drivers, Tools + WebWheel for Windows 9x/NT4/2000 + DOS: http://www.logitech.com/support/ Direct download [3 MB, free, English]: ftp://ftp.logitech.com/pub/techsupport/mouse/900b99en.exe * LogiTech MouseWare v8.20 Cloaked Mouse Drivers + Tools for DOS + Windows 9x/3.1x [free]: - Setup Disk 1 [921 KB]: ftp://ftp.aros.net/pub/users/v2c/Drivers/Logitech Mouse/logi82_1.zip - Setup Disk 2 [1.1 MB]: ftp://ftp.aros.net/pub/users/v2c/Drivers/Logitech Mouse/logi82_2.zip Download BOTH files and decompress/unzip them using ORIGINAL directory names for proper installation! Small memory foot print: MOUSE.EXE takes 1 KB of upper DOS RAM and 54 KB of extended memory if loading CLOAKING.EXE with LOADHIGH in Autoexec.bat (upper memory manager required in Config.sys). Designed for LogiTech mice + trackballs, supports most Microsoft and compatible serial and PS/2 mice + trackballs. * Razer Boomslang Mouse Drivers + Tools for Windows 9x/2000/ME: http://www.razerzone.com/products/drivers.html FREE WinDOwS CD-ROM DRIVERS * CD-ROM Drivers on the Internet: - BootDisk: http://www.bootdisk.com/ - CD-ROM God: http://www.gankish.net/rumblesoft/downloads.htm - Metropoli CD-ROM Drivers: http://www.mpoli.fi/files/hardware/CDROM/ - CD-ROM Drivers: http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/4421/drivers.html - Driver Guide (requires free subscription): http://www.driverguide.com/ * VIDE-CDD.SYS v2.14 Acer Peripherals "Universal" DOS mode IDE/ATAPI CD-ROM/DVD driver [140 KB, free]: http://www.acerperipherals.com/ss_download/apicd214.exe Acer Peripherals CD-ROM/DVD drivers home: http://www.acerperipherals.com/drivers/storage_drivers.html Works with most IDE/ATAPI compliant internal CD-ROM/DVD drives of ANY speed. Takes 5 KB of upper DOS RAM if loaded with DEVICEHIGH in Config.sys (upper memory manager required in Config.sys). HINT: See "CD-ROM DRIVERS 4 DOS" in MYTIPS95.TXT (included) for details. * TEAC_CDI.SYS v1.27Q Teac America "Universal" DOS mode IDE/ATAPI CD-ROM/DVD driver [37 KB, free]: http://www.teac.com/dsp/cd/drivers/atapicd.exe Teac America CD-ROM/DVD drivers home: http://www.teac.com/dsp/cd/drv.html Works with most IDE/ATAPI compliant internal CD-ROM/DVD drives of ANY speed. Takes 9 KB of upper DOS RAM if loaded with DEVICEHIGH in Config.sys (upper memory manager required in Config.sys). HINT: See "CD-ROM DRIVERS 4 DOS" in MYTIPS95.TXT (included) for details. * SHSUCDX.EXE v1.1a DOS mode CD-ROM EXtensions Driver [223 KB, freeware]: http://www.shsu.edu/~csc_jhm/shsucd13.zip replaces successfully Microsoft MS-DOS CD-ROM extensions driver (MSCDEX.EXE). Open README.CDX with Notepad in Windows or EDIT.COM in DOS to learn its command line parameters. Then add a SHSUCDX line to Autoexec.bat (BEFORE the SMARTDRV line), and REMark your MSCDEX line. Reboot. SHSUCDX takes 11 KB of upper DOS RAM (upper memory manager required in Config.sys) on systems with one CD-ROM drive (each additional CD-ROM drive requires 2.5 KB of RAM). Example: LH C:\CDROM\SHSUCDX /D:MYCDROM,D,,1 * MCDX.EXE [13 KB, free] replaces SHSUCDX v1.0d: http://net.info.nl/patch/patch.zip MCDX command line parameters: http://net.info.nl/patch/patch.html Example of MCDX Autoexec.bat line: LH C:\CDROM\MCDX /D:MYCDROM Your cd-rom drive name (MYCDROM above) MUST match EXACTLY the one on your cd-rom driver line in Config.sys! MS-DOS 5.00 or newer required to use SHSUCDX/MCDX. * NWCDEX.EXE v2.81 DOS mode CD-ROM EXtensions Driver, part of Lineo (formerly Caldera) DR-DOS v7.03 [6 MB, free trial]: ftp://ftp.lineo.com/pub/drdos/DR-DOS.703/dr703.exe replaces successfully Microsoft MS-DOS CD-ROM extensions driver (MSCDEX.EXE). Lineo DR-DOS home page: http://www.lineo.com/products/drdos.html Run NWCDEX /? from any DOS prompt for specific command line parameters. Then add a NWCDEX line to Autoexec.bat (BEFORE the SMARTDRV line), and REMark your MSCDEX line. Reboot. NWCDEX takes 1 KB of upper and 40-60 KB of expanded RAM (example): LH C:\CDROM\NWCDEX /D:MYCDROM /M:20 /E /F:80 Your cd-rom drive name (MYCDROM above) MUST match EXACTLY the one on your cd-rom driver line in Config.sys! An expanded memory manager (i.e. Microsoft HIMEM.SYS + EMM386.EXE with the RAM switch enabled) in Config.sys is required to load NWCDEX in expanded memory with the /E switch. MS-DOS 5.00 or newer required. This link courtesy of Brad Mills (bradmills@juno.com). FREE WinDOwS 3D/VIDEO, AUDIO + DISK DRIVERS * Drivers on the Internet: - ZDNet Updates: http://updates.zdnet.com/ - Drivers HeadQuarters: http://www.drivershq.com/ - Driver Zone: http://www.driverzone.com/ - WinDrivers: http://www.windrivers.com/ - 3D-Drivers: http://www.3d-drivers.com/ - Bus Master Drivers: http://www.bmdrivers.com/ - Voodoo Extreme 3D Video Drivers: http://www.voodooextreme.com/hw/Binaries/drivers.html - Windows Video/Audio Codecs: http://neptune.spaceports.com/~codecs/fixes.htm - Jargon's Driver Archive: http://users.evitech.fi/~jarnomn/ - Western Digital Hard Drive Drivers + Tools: http://www.wdc.com/service/ftp/drives.html - Maxtor Hard Drive Drivers + Tools: http://www.maxtor.com/downloads/utilities.html - Seagate Hard Drive Drivers + Tools: http://www.seagate.com/support/disc/drivers/ * XStore Pro Windows 9x (E)IDE Hard Disk (Ultra)DMA + (E)IDE/ATAPI CD-ROM/DVD Accelerator Drivers v1.20 for Abit motherboards [996 KB]: ftp://ftp.abit.com.tw/pub/drivers/ide/abit120.exe * Intel Windows 9x/NT Graphics/INF/Bus Master/Ultra ATA Driver Updates for all 430, 440, 810, 815, 820 + 840 Pentium/Pentium II/Pentium III chipsets: http://support.intel.com/support/chipsets/driver.htm NOTE: Install the Bus Master driver ONLY on Win95 retail or Win95a OSR1! * Intel Ligo Indeo v5.1 32-bit Movie, Video + Audio Playback Drivers/Codecs for Windows 9x/NT/2000: http://www.ligos.com/indeo/indeo.shtm Direct download [2 MB, free]: http://www2.us.ligos.com/ids/indeo/iv5setup.exe * Creative Labs Sound/Video/3D Blaster series Windows/DOS Sound/Video Drivers + Tools: http://support.soundblaster.com/files/download.asp * Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! series Windows 9x/NT/2000 Sound Drivers + Tools: http://www.sblive.com/liveware/ * NVidia RIVA TNT/TNT2 + GeForce/GeForce2/Quadro series Windows 9x/NT/2000/3.1x Direct3D/OpenGL ICD Detonator Video Drivers + Tools: http://www.nvidia.com/drivers * ATI Mach/Rage/MAXX/Radeon series Windows/DOS Video Drivers + Tools: http://support.atitech.ca/drivers/ * 3Dfx Voodoo/Voodoo2/Voodoo3/Voodoo5/Banshee Glide(TM)/Direct3D/OpenGL ICD Windows 9x/NT4 Reference Video Drivers Quake III compatible: http://www.3dfxgamers.com/view.asp?PAGE=drivers * 3Dfx Voodoo/Voodoo2/Voodoo3/Banshee MiniGL v1.48 Windows 9x/NT4 Driver Quake III compatible [148 KB]: http://www.3dfxgamers.com/view.asp?IOID=28 * Microsoft OpenGL Windows 95/OSR1 Video Drivers v1.1 + OpenGL Screen Savers [707 KB]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/OGLFIX.EXE Compatible video (3D accelerated recommended) controller required. OSR2, Win98, WinNT + Win2000 include these drivers and screen savers. NOTE: Place these OpenGL drivers in your \Windows\System subfolder! FREE WINDOWS 9x/2000/ME MODEM DRIVERS * 56K/xDSL/Cable Modems + Communications reference links: http://members.aol.com/axcel216/modem.htm * 3COM/US Robotics Modem Drivers and INF files for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME/3.1x: http://consumer.3com.com/modem/ * Serial High Speed Mode (SHSMOD) driver patchers/enablers for Windows 9x/NT/2000, Linux and OS/2: http://www.devdrv.com/shsmod/ FREE WinDOwS GAMES + CHEATS * FREE PC Games + Cheats on the Internet: - FreeGames.org: http://www.freegames.org/ - Free Games Net: http://www.free-games-net.com/ - DOS Games Archive: http://www.dosgamesarchive.com/ - DOS Games: http://www.dosgames.com/ - Classic Gaming: http://www.classicgaming.com/ - Classic Game Remakes: http://www.classicgaming.com/remakes/ - CDROM FTP DOS Games: ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/games/dos/index.html - Ingava Free Windows 9x Games: http://freegamesweb.ingava.com/ - Moraff Games (uncrippled shareware): http://www.moraff.com/neweb/ - Windows 9x/NT Games @ Wulfert.com (lots of freeware): http://wulfert.com/games/ - SHD Freeware Games: http://stuwww.kub.nl/~s527912/games.htm - IogoPro Freeware Games: http://www.iogopro.co.uk/dload.html - BrainChild Design Games: http://www.brainchilddesign.com/games/ - JJSoft WinDOwS Games: http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA018180/index_e.htm - Rated WinDOwS Chess programs (most are freeware): http://webhome.globalserve.net/chess/chesprgs.htm - All You Can Eat Commander Keen Games: http://users.mvillage.com/chm219/keendreams/ - Cerebral Cortex 314 - Commander Keen: http://www.classicgaming.com/cc314/ - Quest of Commander Keen: http://www.angelfire.com/pq/quest/ - Happy Puppy Windows Games Cheats: http://www.happypuppy.com/indexes/win/cheats_1.html - Cheat Heaven - PC Games Cheats: http://www.cheatheaven.co.uk/pc_cheats.htm - Game Revolution PC Cheats + Codes: http://www.game-revolution.com/games/codes/pc/lists/a.htm - PC Cheat Planet: http://www.cheatplanet.com/pcplanet.html - Adrenaline Vault - Cheats & Hints: http://www.avault.com/cheats/ - Happy Surfer Cheat Links: http://www.happysurfer.com/cheats.html * Rival Chess supports multiple piece/board/background colors/styles, multiple undo levels, edit board, digital clock, move list, championship level, highly customizable (freeware): http://www.chrismo.com/chess/ - Rival Chess v1.8.17 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT [753 KB]: http://www.chrismo.freeserve.co.uk/rivalwin1817.zip - Rival Chess v1.5f 16-bit for DOS [127 KB]: http://www.chrismo.freeserve.co.uk/rival15f.zip * Chess-it! v3.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT supports multiple piece sets, digital clock, unlimited undo levels, move list, highly customizable [499 KB, freeware]: http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Grid/5841/ * GNU Chess v4.14 32-bit for Windows 9x/3.1x/NT is a simple (but powerful) free chess game, written with the open source code in mind (communal sharing), allowing programmers to improve and redistribute it on ANY platform [379 KB]: http://webhome.globalserve.net/chess/gnu414.zip Windows/WfWG 3.1x require Microsoft Win32s 32-bit Extensions Add-on v1.30c [2.7 MB, free]: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/PW1118.EXE * Microsoft Chess 16-bit for Windows 3.1x/9x [182 KB, free]: http://www.microsoft.com/games/downloads/chesszip.exe * Swarm Demo v1.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4 DirectX 3D enhanced popular arcade space shooter: http://www.reflexive.net/swarm/Swarm%20Main.htm Direct download [6.43 MB, freeware]: http://www.reflexive.net/swarm/DownloadSwarmDemo/SwarmDmo.exe * ZDNet Flipperama v1.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT 3D pinball game with funky backgrounds, music and sound: http://www.hotfiles.com/?000YPX Direct download [2.2 MB, free]: ftp://ftp.zdnet.com/pub/private/sWlIB/games/action_games/zflprama.zip * BriX v1.62 32-bit breakout game for Windows 9x: 62 levels, special bricks, bonuses, level "boss", cool graphics, sound effects and music score: http://www.omnidimension.com/brix/ Direct download [3.36 MB, freeware]: http://www.omnidimension.com/brix/brix.exe * Bricks' 2000 v1.1a 32-bit Tetris clone for Windows 9x/NT: http://www.doob.de/Bricks2000/ Direct download [278 KB, freeware]: http://www.doob.de/Bricks2000/Brk_2000.EXE * Block Game v1.03 32-bit Tetris clone with a twist for Windows 9x/NT4, highly customizable: http://www.programming.de/my_prog.html#12 Direct download [117 KB, freeware]: http://www.programming.de/cpp/blockgam.zip * Block Breaker v4.21 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000 [230 KB, freeware, English]: http://www.emsoft.co.jp/ftp_pub/Games/English/blc421e.exe * EmLith Tetris clone v3.21 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000 [115 KB, freeware, English]: http://www.emsoft.co.jp/ftp_pub/Games/English/eml321e.exe * EmPipe match-the-pipes game v1.21 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000 [171 KB, freeware, English]: http://www.emsoft.co.jp/ftp_pub/Games/English/emp121e.exe * DX-Ball v1.09 32-bit DirectX breakout game for Windows 9x: http://home.stny.rr.com/scorched/ Direct download [820 KB, freeware]: http://home.stny.rr.com/scorched/DXBall19.EXE * DX-Ball 2 v1.25 32-bit DirectX breakout game for Windows 9x/NT4/2000: http://www.longbowdigitalarts.com/dxball2.html Direct download [2.07 MB, crippled shareware]: http://www.longbowdigitalarts.com/dxb2game-125.exe Requires DirectX 5/6/7, 16-bit video, 100 MHz CPU and 16 MB RAM. DX-Ball 2 In-Game Music Pack add-on [2.65 MB, free]: http://www.longbowdigitalarts.com/dxb2mods.exe * Arkanoid v1.20 32-bit DirectX 6 classic breakout arcade game for Windows 9x: http://www.chaossoft.com/arkanoid.shtml Direct download [601 KB, freeware]: http://hem.passagen.se/lordchs/arkanoid.zip * Bubble Puzzle 97 v1.3c 32-bit DirectX addictive shoot-them-up Tetris-like arcade game for Windows 9x: http://www.conmeg.de/BubblePuzzle/ Direct download [1.38 MB, freeware]: http://www.winsite.com/cgi-bin/dload/48/win95/games/bubble97.zip * Tetris 2000 v1.0 32-bit simple Tetris clone for Windows 9x/NT: http://www.datakonsult.nu/nicetime/te.htm Direct download [987 KB, freeware]: http://www.datakonsult.nu/nicetime/tetr2000.zip * Five-In-A-Row (Gomoku) v0.3 16-bit for Windows 9x/3.1x/NT [23 KB, freeware]: http://shh.thathost.com/pub-dos/files/5row030.zip * Commander Keen I "Invasion of the Vorticons" - Episode 1: "Marooned on Mars" 16-bit v1.31 funny classic action adventure EGA game for DOS: http://www.3drealms.com/keen1/ Direct download [238 KB, shareware]: ftp://ftp.3drealms.com/share/1keen.zip FYI: Wanna know who's behind all Commander Keen games? Read this: http://www.classicgaming.com/rotw/ck.shtml * Commander Keen 3.5 "Keen Dreams" - Demo 16-bit: funny classic action adventure VGA game for DOS: http://www.idsoftware.com/killer/vintage.html#keendreams Direct download [349 KB, shareware]: ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/games/dos/adventur/keendm01/keendm01.zip * Commander Keen IV "Goodbye, Galaxy!" - Episodes 1 & 2: "Secret of the Oracle" v1.41 16-bit funny classic action adventure VGA game for DOS: http://www.3drealms.com/keen4/ Direct download [712 KB, shareware]: ftp://ftp.3drealms.com/share/4keen.zip * Commander Keen VI "Aliens ate my baby sitter!" - Demo 16-bit: funny classic action adventure VGA game for DOS: http://www.idsoftware.com/killer/vintage.html#keen4 Direct download [331 KB, shareware]: ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/games/dos/adventur/k6demo_/k6demo_.zip * Commander Keen 2000 16-bit funny classic action adventure spin-off game for Windows 3.1x/9x/NT: http://www.iogopro.co.uk/prod/commkeen.html Direct download [1 MB, freeware]: http://users.mvillage.com/chm219/keendreams/zipfiles/ck2000.zip * Electro Man - Episode 1 16-bit: classic action adventure VGA game for DOS: http://www.epicgames.com/puzpack.htm Direct download [432 KB, shareware]: http://www.epicgames.com/files/electro.zip * Absolute Cheat Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME CHM Help files contain cheats, codes and walkthroughs for 1300+ PC games with new games added every month: http://www.redrival.com/omur/ Direct download [1 MB, freeware]: http://www.redrival.com/omur/achtml.zip ▀ETA SOFTWARE WARNING: Beta software contains unreleased, buggy code which may crash your computer! 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Currently open free beta Microsoft programs: - Windows 2001 [code named "Whistler"]: http://www.activewin.com/faq/whistler.shtml - DirectX 8: http://www.sharkyextreme.com/hardware/articles/meltdown_directx8/ * Beta web sites: - BetaNews: http://www.betanews.com/ - Beta Base: http://www.betabase.com/ - Beta Bites: http://www.betabites.com/ - BetaNet: http://betabeta.com/ - How to become a Microsoft beta tester: http://www.winfiles.com/howto/betatester.html * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 with Advanced Security Privacy Beta 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/download/preview/privacy.htm MS IE 5.5b Setup [500 KB, free]: http://msdownload.microsoft.com/download/ie55/ASPB/5.5ASPB/W98NT42KMe/EN-US/ie5setup.exe * Microsoft DirectX Game Voice Share for Windows 9x/2000/ME allows voice communication and voice commands in DirectX games: http://www.gamevoice.com/ Direct download [663 KB, free trial, no time limit]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/sidegamevoice/trial/1.0/w982kme/en-us/GVS_ENG.EXE Requires DirectX 7.0a or newer: http://www.microsoft.com/directx/homeuser/downloads/ * Netscape Communicator 6.0 Preview Release 2 (PR2) for Win32 platforms: http://www.netscape.com/download/previewrelease.html Direct download [Setup, 257 KB, free, English]: ftp://ftp.netscape.com/pub/netscape6/english/6_PR2/windows/win32/N6Setup.exe NC 6 PR2 Setup routine requires an Internet connection for downloading and 8-18 MB of disk space depending on selected components. * Netscape Gecko (Mozilla) 5.0 beta web browser for Win32 platforms (free): http://www.mozilla.org/projects/seamonkey/release-notes/ * SysChk v2.46 Beta 4 16-bit Diagnostics and Benchmark tool for DOS: http://www.syschk.com/beta.htm Direct download [121 KB, free]: http://www.syschk.com/Syschkb.exe * AOL v6.0 32-bit beta client with RAS support for Windows NT4/2000: ONLY for AOLers: log on to AOL -> Go to Keyword BETA. * Microsoft DLL Help Beta Release page: http://support.microsoft.com/servicedesks/fileversion/ * PC Magazine FREE Utility Beta Tests: http://www.zdnet.com/pcmag/utilities/beta.html * GameSpot Beta Center: apply for the beta test games of your choice: http://www.gamespot.com/betacenter/