<body text="Each month our disc editors work hard to bring you the best full products you'll find on any magazine disc. In addition to our exclusive free software you'll also find trial versions of new releases plus playable games demos. Our 'In The Mag' section contains software and documents that tie in with articles in this month's issue. You can also search for programs that have appeared on previous discs using our disc contents file.
The software on the disc is divided into categories including full products, limited demos and trial applications. Click on the category names on the left to see the contents of the category, and click on the application names for further details including website links, system requirements, and how to install the software.
<main text="Each month's Computer Shopper disc delivers the greatest selection of full software and world exclusive releases from the biggest brand names in software publishing." />
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<link title="About Spy Sweeper" >
<step text="The Spy Sweeper trial includes the ability to scan your PC for spyware.
Install Spy Sweeper by clicking on the install button below, and once installed select 'Sweep' from the list of options on the left hand side, or by clicking the 'Sweep' button on the Spy Sweeper software's Home screen." label="Install" href="Extras\SpySweeper\SpySweeperNeenerSetup_GBR.exe" />
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<entry title="Paragon Hard Disk Manager 6.0" shorttitle="Paragon Hard Disk Manager" highlight="true" >
<description text="This complete and reliable universal hard disk toolset will allow you to easily manage, maintain, secure and recover your hard disk. Create, format and delete partitions, restore images, schedule backups and much more." />
<highlight text="This complete and reliable universal hard disk toolset will allow you to easily manage, maintain, secure and recover your hard disk. Create, format and delete partitions, restore images, schedule backups and more." />
<row text="Exclusive full product worth US$80 (around ú45)" />
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<entry title="Carrara Studio 2.1" shorttitle="Carrara Studio" highlight="true" >
<description text="Create 3D models, text, shapes and landscapes with this complete modelling and mapping application. Add texture and lighting to your objects to make them as realistic as possible." />
<highlight text="Create 3D models, text, shapes and landscapes with this complete modelling and mapping application. Add texture and lighting to your objects to make them as realistic as possible." />
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<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="Carrara Studio" >
<step text="During installation, you will be asked to enter a serial number. To obtain your serial number, please register before Friday 30th June 2006 by clicking on the 'Register' button below. You will receive an email containing your serial number.
Please note: If you do not receive this email within 48 hours, it's possible that any firewall or anti-spam software you have installed is blocking the email. Please adjust the software accordingly and re-register." label="Register" href="http://www.eovia.com/of/cshopper-0506.htm" />
<step text="To begin the installation process, click on the install button below." label="Install" href="Full\Cararra\SetUp.exe" />
<step text="To help you get to grips with Carrara Studio, Eovia have provided sample objects. Once you have installed Carrara, check out the huge selection of objects from boats and planes to everyday household objects.
Click on the 'Install' button below to unpack the sample files. To view the files, first install Carrara Studio then simply double-click on the files to open them." label="Install" href="Full\Cararra\Examples\Objects.exe" />
<step text="There's also a selection of textures and photo-realistic images for use with Carrara, allowing you to add a wide variety of detail and textures to your Carrara creations.
Click on the 'Install' button below to unpack the sample texture and image files which can be used within Carrara Studio." label="Install" href="Full\Cararra\Examples\Textures.exe" />
<row text="Requires online registration before Friday 30th June 2006." />" />
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<entry title="Amapi 3D 6.1" shorttitle="Amapi 3D" >
<description text="Amapi offers a set of powerful 3D modelling tools for creating stunning 3D objects. Amapi's clean interface and speed make professional modelling available to beginners and enthusiasts alike." />
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<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="Amapi 3D" >
<step text="Click the button below to install the software." label="Install" href="Full\Amapi\SETUP.EXE" />
<step text="When you launch Amapi for the first time, a registration screen will ask for password, name and company details. Click the button below to open a text file containing the password. Please copy and paste this password exactly as it is.
" label="Open file" href="Full\Amapi\password.txt" />
<description text="CleverCache can improve the performance of your PC, especially if you run many applications at the same time." />
<links>
<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="O&O CleverCache" >
<step text="Register online by clicking the Register button below. You will receive an email containing your registration details.
Please note: If you do not receive this email within 48 hours, it's possible that any firewall or anti-spam software you have installed is blocking the email. Please adjust the software accordingly and re-register." label="Register" href="http://www.oo-software.com/en/special/clevercache" />
<step text="Click the button below to install the software." label="Install" href="Full\CleverCache\O&O CleverCache.msi" />
<step text="When you first launch the software, a dialog box will appear. Click on the 'Register' button and enter your details that you received via email in the fields provided, then click the 'OK' button. The software is now registered.
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<row text="<a href='http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=cebbacd8-c094-4255-b702-de3bb768148f%20&displaylang=en'>Windows Installer 2.0 for Windows 2000</a>" />
<description text="Looking for an online registration URL for any of the products above? Click the 'Open File' button below for a full listing of the registration links from this disc." />
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<link label="Open file" href="!Register.html" />
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<row text="For full installation instructions, please see the 'Install' instructions for each individual product." />
<main text="Here you'll find the latest trial, demonstration and shareware releases that are free for you to evaluate under the software's specific licensing terms and agreements." />
<entry title="Ashampoo AudioCD MP3 Studio 3" shorttitle="AudioCD MP3 Studio" >
<description text="Essential tools to manage your music collection. Extract audio from CDs in the format of your choice (WMA, MP3, Ogg, FLAC, Wav), record directly from sound card inputs (microphone, line in), burn CD/DVDs and more." />
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<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="AudioCD MP3 Studio" >
<step text="Click the button below to install the software." label="Install" href="Extras\Ashampoo\ashampoo_audiocd_mp3_studio300_se.exe" />
<step text="Ashampoo AudioCD MP3 Studio 3 initially installs as a 10-day trial. This trial period can be extended for a further 20 days. You can register online for your free extended trial key once installation is complete. The option to register is automatically checked for you at the initial setup options screen.
Alternatively, you can run the program, selecting the 'Buy/Register' option from the 'Help' menu. Click on the 'Obtain a FREE trial key' button, ensuring that you are first connected to the internet." />
<step text="Enter your email address in the online registration form. A two-step registration procedure is used to make sure that your email address is not being used by somebody else. To receive your free registration key, double-click on the link provided in the first email that you receive and follow the instructions displayed. You will then receive a second email containing your free license code.
Please note: If you do not receive this email within 48 hours, it's possible that any firewall or anti-spam software you have installed is blocking the email. Please adjust the software accordingly and re-register." />
<step text="Go back to the 'Buy/Register' option from the 'Help' menu. Click on the 'Enter key' button. Enter your key and click 'OK' to confirm. Your trial period will now be extended for another 20 days, even if your initial 10-day period has expired." />
<row text="Requires online registration to extend trial period for a further 20 days." />
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<entry title="BullGuard Internet Security 6.0" shorttitle="BullGuard Internet Security" highlight="true" >
<description text="BullGuard Internet Security combines anti-virus, firewall, spam filter and online backup in one easy-to-use and well-designed package that provides total security." />
<highlight text="BullGuard Internet Security combines anti-virus, firewall, spam filter and online backup in one easy-to-use and well-designed package that provides total security." />
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<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="BullGuard Internet Secur..." >
<step text="BullGuard Internet Security requires online registration and requires you to uninstall and/or disable any existing anti-virus and firewall applications, including Windows Firewall.
" />
<step text="Once they are uninstalled/disabled, click the install button below to install BullGuard. When prompted, allow your PC to restart.
" label="Install" href="Extras\Bullguard\BullGuard_compshopapril.exe" />
<step text="A registration screen will appear upon startup. Enter your email and choose a password and allow your PC to connect to the internet to register. Once registered, your
<description text="Carrara 5 delivers a multitude of features that enable artists to build a project from start to finish. From multiple modelers to preset textures and shaders, and with ultra-fast and realistic rendering, Carrara 5 has it all." />
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<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="Carrara 5 Pro" >
<step text="During installation, you will require a serial number. To obtain your serial number, please register for an eovia.com account by clicking on the button below. After registering your details, sign in to the site and click the OK button to receive your serial number via email.
Please note: If you do not receive this email within 48 hours, it's possible that any firewall or anti-spam software you have installed is blocking the email. Please adjust the software accordingly and re-register.
" label="Register" href="http://www.eovia.com/offers/mag_car5_uk.asp" />
<step text="Install the software by clicking on the install button below. When prompted, enter your serial number to continue with the installation.
" label="Install" href="Extras\Carrara\Carrara 5 Pro Demo Installer.exe" />
<entry title="InterVideo iVideoToGo 4.5
for iPod" shorttitle="iVideoToGo for iPod" highlight="true" >
<description text="Convert DVDs and video files to MPEG4 and H.264 formats in just three easy steps for smooth, flawless playback on your iPod. Supports all popular video file formats." />
<highlight text="Convert DVDs and video files to MPEG4 and H.264 formats in just three easy steps for smooth, flawless playback on your iPod. Supports all popular video file formats." />
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<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="iVideoToGo for iPod" >
<step text="IMPORTANT: You may only use this software to copy material for which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner. If you do not own the copyright or you have not obtained the permission to copy from the copyright owner, you may be violating copyright law and you may be subject to claims for damages and/or criminal penalties." />
<step text="Please note that only one InterVideo iVideoToGo application (for iPod or PSP) can be installed on your PC at any one time. You must uninstall one application before you can successfully install another. Click the button below to install the software." label="Install" href="Extras\iVideoToGo\iPod\iVideoToGo_iPod.exe" />
<entry title="InterVideo iVideoToGo 4.5
for PSP" shorttitle="iVideoToGo for PSP" >
<description text="Convert DVDs and video files to MPEG4 and H.264 formats in just three easy steps for smooth, flawless playback on your PlayStation Portable (PSP). Supports all popular video file formats." />
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<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="iVideoToGo for PSP" >
<step text="IMPORTANT: You may only use this software to copy material for which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner. If you do not own the copyright or you have not obtained the permission to copy from the copyright owner, you may be violating copyright law and you may be subject to claims for damages and/or criminal penalties." />
<step text="Please note that only one InterVideo iVideoToGo application (for iPod or PSP) can be installed on your PC at any one time. You must uninstall one application before you can successfully install another. Click the button below to install the software." label="Install" href="Extras\iVideoToGo\PSP\iVideoToGo_PSP.exe" />
<description text="Check now to see if there are any hidden spyware files on your PC. The scan is free, only takes a moment and could help alert you to hidden dangers." />
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<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="Spy Sweeper (Scan Version)" >
<step text="The Spy Sweeper trial includes the ability to scan your PC for spyware.
Install Spy Sweeper by clicking on the install button below, and once installed select 'Sweep' from the list of options on the left-hand side, or by clicking the 'Sweep' button on the Spy Sweeper software's Home screen." label="Install" href="Extras\SpySweeper\SpySweeperNeenerSetup_GBR.exe" />
<description text="HomeRotator is the complete source code for the rotating home page program described in detail in this month's Programming Expert." />
<highlight text="HomeRotator is the complete source code for the rotating home page program described in detail in this month's Programming Expert." />
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<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="Programming Expert" >
<step text="Click the button below and extract files to a suitable location." label="Install" href="In The Mag\Programming Expert\HomeRotator.exe" />
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<row text="Please refer to the magazine for more information." />
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<description text="Goodbye social life, hello football management nirvana. This demo includes three playable nations (England, France, Italy) and is save game compatible with the full Championship Manager 2006 release." />
<entry title="Master of Defense" shorttitle="Master of Defense" highlight="true" >
<description text="Build land towers to defeat walking monsters, air towers to defeat flying beasts, and plant towers to tackle both. If one monster gets past your guard, it will spell certain doom for your entire city." />
<highlight text="Build land towers to defeat walking monsters, air towers to defeat flying beasts, and plant towers to tackle both. If one monster gets past your guard, it will spell certain doom for your entire city." />
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<link label="Install" task="How to install" title="Master of Defense" >
<step text="During installation you will be asked to enter your email address for product updates. This is optional. If you do not wish to receive product updates from Big Fish Games, either tick the option 'Please do not send me information on product updates or new product releases' or simply close the window to proceed." />
<step text="Click the button below to install the software." label="Install" href="Games\Shareware\Master of Defense\en_masterofdefense_inst.exe" />
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