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WI-09: Small Windows Utilities
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3349 Archive Management Small Programs Disk
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CCIZip 1.0
Creative Consortium Inc.
$25
works as a front-end to PKWare and McAfee utility programs, allowing you to
unZip files and check them for viruses without having to shell to DOS. CCIZip
supports all of the PKWare and most of the McAfee options. PKZip (#1705) and
McAfee's Scan (#7397) are required.
Del@Zip (DELZIP)
Compu Pro Services
$10
lets you select a Zip file and delete files in the same directory that are in
the Zip file. Intended for cleaning up directories after dearchiving a file.
Drag & Zip and ZipView 2.40 (DRAGZIP) 08-93 CD
Baumbach, Dan ASP
$25
enhances the use of PKZIP. You can drag files from File Manager and drop them on
D&Z which will then use PKZIP on them to compress them into Zip files. Requires
Win31 and PKZIP.
Zip View will show you the contents of the Zip file. You can view files, run
programs, delete files and extract any file or group of files from the Zip file.
Easyback (EASYBAK)
lets you compress a directory using PKZIP and copy it to a floppy just by
clicking on an icon. Although the maximum size is 1.2 megs, using PKZIP instead
of XCOPY can greatly reduce the number of floppies required to back up files.
Freeze! 1.0
REEVEsoft
$10
is a file compression utility for Windows. This is not a shell to an external
utility, but an actual Windows application. It is not particularly speedy, but
it does fully support Window's non-premptive multi-tasking capabilities and has
four different priority settings. You can selectively add or extract files from
an archive, and it allows you to view the contents of an archive with time,
date, and compressed/uncompressed file sizes.
Image 1.0
Mandic, Aleksandar
$10
creates an image of an entire floppy disk in an archive on your hard disk.
LHAWin 1.0
Bennett, Earl
$0
is a point-and-shoot Windows interface to LHA. An extensive help file describes
all commands/options in detail. We could not get it to create a self-extracting
archive, but all the other options worked. Requires LHA from disk #1862.
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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #3349
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3888 Command Line Utilities Small Programs Disk
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CD & Run (CDRUN)
Sax, Mike
$0
lets you specify a startup directory for a program. It also lets you use
environment variables in the command line of any program.
CmdLine 1.0
Mercurio, Michael Jr.
$10
allows you to start a DOS or Windows program and supply parameters without the
need for a PIF or changes to the program properties. It also allows you to start
Windows programs as icons.
EditReplay (EDREPLA)
Gowani, Irfan
$20
provides easy access to previously entered commands for Windows. The program
stores text entered in standard Windows' dialog boxes. When in the same or
similar box again, you can pop up a list of previous entries, point to one and
press Enter to insert it. It does NOT work with data entered in data boxes
inside an application, such as an entry made in Cardfile.
Fred
Ravensbury Software Ltd.
$0
allows you to launch a Windows application from the DOS prompt and automatically
close down Windows when your application is done, returning you to the DOS
prompt.
MultiApp 0.9 (MULTIAP)
Navas, John II
$0
will start multiple applications (Windows or DOS) from the Windows command line.
This allows you to add an icon to the Program Manager that will launch more than
one application at a time. Options are available to start applications as normal
windows or iconized.
Runway
Innovator Corporation
$0
is a vastly superior alternative to the Program Manager's File-Run procedure.
Unlike File-Run, you can browse through directories and files to find the
program you want to run. You may then run it normal, maximized, minimized or
completely hidden. Runway also supports file associations. (Includes BWCC.DLL.)
(Note: On one test machine, the program would not allow moving to the root
directory. On another, it worked fine.)
WinCLI 3.0
Eschalon Development Inc.
$35
gives you a DOS-like operating environment in Windows, for those of you who
miss the DOS prompt. You can change directories, run programs and more, just
as if you were at the real DOS prompt. Over twenty DOS commands are available
including Prompt, MkDir, RmDir, Rename, Del, Dir, Path, and more. Other
features include the ability to change fonts and colors, and command line
editing with history.
WinCommand 1.00b (WN-CMD)
Vesperman, Matthew S.
$20
provides a familiar DOS-like command prompt in Windows. It will support
several DOS commands from within its own window (DIR, MD, CD, etc.). It
can also launch any DOSbased executable files in the path by shelling
out to DOS. This is a sure cure for any DOS-prompt retentive Windows
users.
WinCmd 0.9 (WIN-CMD)
Frazier, Robert E.
$20
is a command line interpreter for Windows. It emulates many COMMAND.COM
functions and allows background copies, task management, enhanced DIR lists, and
more. The program runs DOS or Windows programs from the command line.
WinRunner 2.0 (WINRUNR)
Heath, Ian
$?
(formerly WinStart) is a stub which causes a Windows application to load
Windows when the user tries to execute the app in DOS. It can start
Windows, display a message, or work in conjunction with BackMenu (#3545)
in 386 mode to start a program under Windows. Also included:
GLUE by D. J. Murdoch, which lets you paste the stub into existing
programs. GLUE allows you to combine DOS and Windows programs so either
version will execute in the proper environment.
Wshell 1.0
Kellner, Hans
$0
allows the use of command line switches instead of the Run Command to start
programs. When a command is entered, it searches the current drive and
directory for the program. If it is not found then the DOS search path is
used. The program can load non-executable files if their extension is included
in the WIN.INI extensions group, and offers the option of running a Windows
application iconized or maximized.
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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #3888
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3352 File Searching Small Programs Disk
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Click! Finder 1.0 (CLIKFND)
The TrogloByte
$15
is a file finding utility that can search across several drives. Once you have
located files, you can call up your editor to view them, delete or rename them,
or execute them. You can work with the found file list to compare dates,
attributes, sizes, and names, and even perform binary comparisons.
File Search 1.0 (FSEARCH)
Sax, Mike
$19
allows fast and easy file searching in the Windows environment. Multiple drives
can be searched and advanced wildcards may be used. The program searches in the
background so you can work on other applications. Found filenames can be copied
to the clipboard so you don't have to remember them.
The File Tool 2.0 (TFT)
Erz, Frank
$30
allows you to search multiple drives for files and specific text. Wildcards
are allowed during searches. Double-clicking on found files brings up a box
displaying the name, path, file size, time, date, and attributes of the file.
You can then view the file in ASCII or Hex, and clip it's contents to the
Clipboard. You can also rename, copy, move, delete, and change attributes of
the file just by clicking on the proper icon.
Find-It for Windows 3.52 (FINDITW)
RME Enterprises
$15
is a fast and powerful file search utility that can even find hidden,
system, and read-only files. Wildcard searches are supported, and once
the program locates a matching file, you can process it by performing an
unlimited amount of DOS commands.
It supports unlimited file types, and allows multiple masks of
filenames. Other features include a search timer, display of file dates
according to Windows date format, the ability to display a list of found
files as they're found or after the search is completed, support for
ARJ/ARC/LHZ/DWC/PAK/ZIP/ZOO archives, self virus checking, and more.
Nifty James' File Finder for Windows 1.05 (NJWFIND)
Blaszczak, Mike
$15
allows you to search your drives for files. Wildcards are supported, and it can
also search for files that are stored within common archive formats. ARC, ARJ,
DWC, LZH, LHA, PAK, ZIP, and ZOO archive formats are supported. You can
optionally get information on found files, and you can run files if they are
executable or have their extensions associated within Windows.
PsL File & Text Finder (PSLFIND)
Ford, Nelson ASP
$0
searches a drive for specified file names and/or specified text in files. Wild
cards are supported. Matching files are displayed in a List box and may be
viewed in Notepad by double-clicking the file name. VBRUN required.
Searcher 2.0 (SEARCHR)
Cognitronix
$22
finds files by name, size, date, or by text in the files. It searches across
multiple disks and directories. Wildcards are supported. A list of files found
is displayed. You can view files by launching their apps.
WinLoc 1.0
Hildreth, R.
$10
tells you the location on your hard disk of specified files.
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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #3352
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4933 File Viewers Small Programs Disk
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FileView 1.14 (FVIEW)
Page, William L.
$10
lets you browse files of any size in ASCII or hex. Features include an
on-screen ruler and text searches.
File Viewer 1.0a (FVIEWER)
Maze Computer Communications
$10
lets you browse the contents of files. It can display files as ASCII,
hexadecimal dump, or as raw text with no respect for line ends and other
control characters. Other features include word wrap, font support, DDE
support, stay on top options, file printing, and more.
WnScroll 5.0 (WNSCROL)
Domains
$20
is a file browser that can accept files of any size. Multiple files can be
displayed simultaneously as text or in hex. Other features include text search,
automatic detection of best display mode, fast caching technique to minimize
disk access, clipboard and printer support, and more.
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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #4933
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2997 Keyboard, Mouse Utilities Small Programs Disk
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2997 Keyboard
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Accent 2.0a
pro++ Software
$25
lets you input special characters (copyright symbol, accented vowels, etc.)
directly from a standard keyboard. It uses a simple two-key combination, and the
special characters are available from any Windows application.
CCSwap 1.0
Michmerhuizen, David
$0
lets you swap the Ctrl and Caps Lock keys under Windows 3.0.
DefKey
Davis, Verson E. Jr.
$0
is a keyboard macro utility. It allows multiple keystrokes to be assigned to
function keys and executed from any Windows application. The easy to use
syntax allows you to include special characters and commands including Windows
Control keys. VBRUN is required.
Easy Macro 1.1 (EASYMAC)
Wintronix, Inc.
$15
allows you to easily record and playback keystroke macros without leaving
your application. You hit a single function key to begin recording, the same
function key to stop recording, and another function key to play back your
keystrokes.
HotKey 1.1 (HOTKEYW)
Software GT
$20
lets you assign program execution to a single keystroke. It also lets you
assign three common procedures to function keys: Close Top Window, Maximize
Top Window, and Minimize Top Window. If you have already launched a program
with Hotkey, hitting the assigned key again will make it the top window. Also
included is STARTUP, which will start a Windows program in any directory which
then becomes the default (working) directory for that program.
KeyNote 1.1
Yocum, Mike
$0
lets you adjust the delay time for key repeat. The Control Panel only lets you
adjust the repeat rate.
Syswid
$0
is a set of Recorder macros to restore the keyboard shortcuts for system menu
items. These disappeared in Windows 3 for some unknown reason. For easiest
use, add this file to the LOAD= line in WIN.INI. Includes Minimize, Maximixe,
and Restore.
WinClavier 1.1 (WINCLAV)
GDG Systems
$30
is a keyboard translation program that allows you to input French characters
as text into any Windows application.
WinKey 1.0
DataGem Corp.
$15
lets you customize your keyboard: make the shift key operate like a
typewriter's, permanently lock NUM LOCK on or off, permanently enable or
disable SCROLL LOCK, and reverse the functions of the CONTROL and CAPS LOCK
keys. (Not on this disk. Ask for disk #8950.)
2997 Mouse
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Dragger 1.0
Leotti, George
$15
lets you do a mouse drag or double-click with single clicks of the mouse.
Dragger is designed primarily for people with physical impairments, but it is so
fast and easy to use that anyone may wish to use it. Instead of doing a
click-drag, for instance, you click the right mouse button, click once on the
element to be dragged, and once again on the spot for it to be dragged to.
Fast-Paste 1.14 (FASTPST)
Nee, Robert F.
$10
enhances Window's cut-and-paste interface in a DOS window (ie: not "full
screen"). It allows you to use the left mouse button for cutting and the right
mouse button for pasting, which is much more convenient than using the Edit
menu. This only works in 386 enhanced mode.
MousePad 1.0 (MOUSEPD)
Custom 'Q' Services
$1
allows you to use the mouse (or other pointing device) to type with an on-screen
keyboard. It will then copy the text string to the clipboard for pasting into
another application.
Mouse Odometer 1.0 (M-ODOM)
TOGGLE BOOLEANS
$0
keeps track of how much mileage you put on your mouse. Distances can be
measured in pixels, inches, feet, miles, centimeters, meters, and
kilometers. A running total is maintained until you decide to reset the
counter.
Mouse Warp 1.65 (M-WARP)
Toggle Boolean
$14
is a powerful multi-purpose mouse enchancement utility. It allows you to
change the shape of the mouse pointer to make it more visible, and select
either a leftor right-handed pointer. An option is also provided to make the
mouse blink after a specified interval of inactivity, so it will be easy to
find.
Other features include a screen wrap-around function, the ability to
move the mouse in any application using the keyboard arrow keys and
Control/Alt keys, options to hide its icon, custom blink rates, the
ability to immediately execute a screen saver, and more. This is an
excellent utility for laptop as well as desktop users.
Pos 1.21 (POS-MOU)
Feinleib, David
$5
shows the cursor's coordinates relative to the whole screen as well as to the
active window. It stays in front of other applications, so you can see it
while you work.
Whiskers 2.6b (WHISKRS)
Numbers & Co.
$15
lets you press the right mouse button to select default reponses in dialog
boxes, just as if you had pressed the Enter key. This avoids the nuisance of
either having to reach for the keyboard or move the mouse pointer to the "Ok"
box to click the left button. The effect can be toggled off and back on by
double clicking on the Whiskers icon. We could not get it to work with some
things, such as the "Ok" button when adding a new program in the Program
Manager, but it did work in the File Manager.
Other features include the use combinations of the Shift/Ctrl keys and mouse
buttons to create up to eight different macros, the ability to do a double-
click in one click, and simulation of a middle button on two-button mice. This
is an excellent time-saving utility.
The author of Whiskers, Jan Renfroe, writes regarding the problem with the
"Ok" button in PM: "The problem is that some dialog boxes are written such
that the mouse has to be in the Dialog box, though not actually on the default
button."
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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #2997
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3146 Printing Utilities Small Programs Disk
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BarCode 3 of 9 2.0 (BAR3-9)
Eclipse Software Programming
$25
prints 3 of 9 barcodes on any printer that Windows will support. Features
include font selection, up to three-across label printing, save/recall
options, and more. VBRUN is required, and VB source code is included.
CodePrint 1.10 (CD-PRNT)
Micro Software Solutions
$25
prints files with many options: portrait or landscape paper orientation,
multiple columns, headers and footers, the ability to specify font, style and
size, border and column dividers, margin setting, word wrap, drag-and-drop, and
more. Requires Windows 3.1.
FedEZ 1.2
Fischer, John
$5
allows you to create, store, and print Federal Express airbills on a dot-matrix
printer. You can create templates for applications which require only a few
changes, or start from scratch and build a new form. You will need a supply of
Federal Express airbills (revision 1/91 o r 4/91 only), and a printer that is
able to set a 5.5" page length. VBRUN is required.
Label Ease 3.1a (LABELEZ)
Robinson, Anthony J.
$15
is a simple label printer for Windows. Cut, copy, and paste functions are
supported.
PrintClip 1.1 (PRNTCLP)
Krumsee, Art
$0
lets you print text that you have put in the Clipboard by double-clicking
on the PrintClip icon. VBRUN reqd. (VB source code is included.)
PRO Labeler 1.32 (PROLABL)
Cheng, Chieh
$5-$15
is a labeling program that works in works in Windows multi-tasking environment.
It prints on 3-1/2" x 15/16" labels, prints 5 lines x 34 characters on each
label, supports up to 9 columns, prints the same label up to 99999 times, can
use 3 different printer ports, and uses less than 36K of memory. This program
contains the PIF and Icon files necessary for installing on Windows 3.0, but
will also work on non-Windows supported machines.
TextPrint (TXTPRNT)
Lapis Software
$15
is an ASCII text printing utility. Features include a preview function, access
to all printer fonts, clipboard support, and the ability to print files up to
one megabyte long. It can collect text from any number of applications and store
all of it in a buffer until ready to print.
Windows BarCode Generator 1.95 (WBAR)
Stellar Technologies
$15
generates bar codes (3 of 9, UPC, Postnet, etc) that can be copied to the
Windows Clipboard. Once in the Clipboard, you can then paste the barcode into
other programs such as Windows Write, Paintbrush, and other Windows programs
that can accept bitmaps or metafiles from the Windows Clipboard.
#3146 Miscellaneous
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Deskjet 3.01
$0
is used for the defective HP DeskJet driver that would not print accented and
other special characters.
Print Que for Windows 1.2 (PRNTQUE)
Chadbourne, Arthur S.
$25
lets you specify a list of documents to be printed rather than waiting for each
document to be sent before the next can be specified. Works with Excel and WFW.
VBRUN required.
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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #3146
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3709 Printing Utilities #2 Small Programs Disk
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3709 Laser Printing
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HPEnv 2.0
Himowitz, Michael J.
$0
will print an envelope on an HPLJ without requiring you to reconfigure your
printer for landscape mode. Support is provided for the Proprinter and two
printer ports. VB source code is provided. VBRUN is required.
Laser Labels 1.0 (LSRLABL)
Evers, Dave
$10
lets you create diskette labels on a laser printer. You can print either 3.5" or
5.25" labels using single sheet labels. Font styles and sizes are easily
adjusted. You can print custom labels with your own chosen text, or directory
listing labels, or a combination of both. You can make each label different or
use the same settings and text for each one.
Pswitch 1.06
Feinleib, David A.
$15
lets you easily switch between an HP LaserJet's HPPCL mode and PostScript
cartridge mode.
Pulsar 2.0 (PLSR-VB)
Tesserax Information Systems
$15
switches between the PostScript and PCL modes of an HP LaserJet printer under
the Windows environment. You can also access the Control Panel, Print Manger,
and Printer Setup via panel buttons. It has the ability to sense the printer
driver installed and can also sense the active printer's orientation. VBRUN is
required.
PS-Drv
$0
contains a set of 82 Windows Printer Definition files for PostScript printers.
These files allow you to add new PostScript printers, gaining access to all the
fonts and paper sizes the printers support and the ability to use correct print
areas and screen frequencies.
VBBook
Scott, Dennis
$0
lets you print ASCII text files to an HPLJ printer in booklet format. VBRUN is
required.
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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #3709
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4856 Printing Utilities #3 Small Programs Disk
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#4856 Miscellaneous Printing
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Chooser
Cohen, Derek
$0
allows you to quickly select the default Windows printer and change its page
orientation without having to go through the Control Panel. As a side benefit,
when minimized, the icon shows which printer is the currently selected default.
Dumper 3.1
Waltham, N.
$0
alows you to dump files which include printer codes directly to the
printer. It is intended primarily for printing lengthy output from DOS apps
which will not multitask smoothly under Windows.
EndPrint 1.00 (ENDPRNT)
Feinleib, David A.
$15
provides an audible alert when Print Manager is finished printing. It also
lets you close Print Manager when it finished.
Envelogo 1.3 (ENVLOGO)
JMP Systems
$29
prints envelopes with a fancy logo return address. You can set up several
template files for different logos, and addresses can be imported via Windows
Clipboard or manually typed in. Envelopes can be any size, and graphics and text
can be placed anywhere you want on the template. VBRUN is required.
FilePrint 1.51 (FPRNTVB)
Kapune, Albert
$0
can directly print multiple copies of any plain ASCII file. It can also process
a printer-specific PRN file as prepared by WFW, COREL DRAW!, or other program
(using the Print-ToFile option). Every installed parallel printer port is
supported, and drag and drop is also supported. Requires VBRUN200.
Gpaper 1.0
Kelly, Dan
$5
prints graph paper on your printer. Options include number of lines per page
and number of lines per inch. There is also an option for printing thick divider
lines.
PrintSwitch 1.1a (PRSWIT)
Haschka, Michael
$10
provides a fast and easy way to change your default printer. It will
display all currently installed printers on your system as buttons. All
you have to do to change printers is click on the desired button.
When running as an icon, the caption displays the default selection. It
also allows you to quickly access the printer setup section of Control
Panel. This is an excellent utility for persons with multiple printers
on their systems. Requires VBRUN200.
Winprt 1.1
Poellinger, Paul
$10
lets you print the Windows screen or Clipboard with the press of a key.
Xlabel 2.03
Tenax Software Engineering
$35
is an easy-to-use laser label printing program for Windows. It can
print from a file or screen input and can use pre-defined or
user-defined label specifications.
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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #4856
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3279 Screen Savers Small Programs Disk
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Blank Now 1.5 (BLNKNOW)
Boyd, Craig
$8
allows you to instantly activate the Windows 3.1 screen saver by
clicking on an icon. It also lets you temporarily disable the screen
saver.
Blink Blank! 1.0 (BLINKBL)
Burgstahler, Max
$5
displays a message on your PC while you are away from your desk. It lets you
create up to 99 common messages with estimated return times. Visitors can leave
you messages. Other features include password protection, default lunch
schedules and more. VBRUN is required.
Crazy Balls (CRAZYBL)
Sokolovsky, Vadim
$5
is an entertaining Win31 screen saver module. It displays bouncing colored balls
that endlessly ricochet off each other.
Dancin' Bears (DBEAR)
Feller, Bob
$0
is a screen saver module with a bear that dances across your desktop. Requires
VBRUN200.
Kaleidoscopic Simulation Screen Saver 2.0 (KSSS)
Kelly, Dan
$5
is a screen saver module for Windows 3.1.
Lights Out 1.1 (LIGHTS)
Hamilton, Rodney
$0
is an excellent little screen blanker. It has no frills except the ability to
set delay times between 1 and 20 minutes. A neat little light bulb icon lets you
know if it's on by glowing.
Magic ScreenSaver 1.40 (MAGICSS)
Software Dynamics
$25
displays beautifully animated Moire patterns on your screen during periods of
non-use to prevent burn-in of the monitor. It can also provide password
protection for your machine that even works across rebooting of Windows. You
can get blanking on demand simply by moving the cursor to the corner of the
screen and the period of non-use is user definable. Magic uses very little
memory, the graphics are terrific, and the animated icons are very unusual.
Monitor Saver 2.0b (MONSAV)
Moon Valley Software Inc.
$22
is a screen blanking utility. The delay time is configurable from 1 to 99
minutes. You can have an icon bounce around the screen, an icon with the time, a
moire pattern, or nothing at all.
Movie Time Screen Saver (MTSS)
Starlight Software Co.
$22
is a unique screen saver for Windows 3.1 that can play full-motion AVI
movies. It can also display GIF, PCX, and BMP graphics in a slideshow
fashion. It can be customized with passwords, and sound can be toggled
on and off. (Requires Microsoft video drivers for AVI animation.)
Save Screen Now! (SAVENOW)
Data Arts
$5
this little utility runs as an icon and lets you invoke the Windows 3.1 screen
saver by simply double-clicking on it. It has a stay-on-top option to make it
visible when you are running full-screen applications.
SpaceFish (SPACEF)
Groetzinger, C.
$0
is a set space craft displays for use with the popular screen saver FISH!
SS 1.5
Wheeler, Tom
$0
is a nice little screen saving utility. Delay times can be set between 1 and 999
minutes. An icon is bounced around the screen until mouse or keyboard movement
is detected. Source code is included.
VidSaver (VIDSAVR)
$0
is a screen saver for Windows 3.1. It displays real time video from the
Video Blaster card by Creative Labs. Requires Video Blaster hardware,
and the Video Blaster MCI overlay driver.
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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #3279
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4401 Screen Savers #2 Small Programs Disk
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After Dark Control Panel Launcher (ADCPL)
New World Software
$0
lets you open the After Dark Control Panel from the Windows 3.1 Control Panel.
This is geared toward users who run AD with no desktop icon.
Corporate Logo Screen Saver 1.4b (CORP-SS)
White, Benjamin
$8
lets you use any BMP graphic file as a Windows 3.1 screen saver. The selected
bitmap will then bounce around the screen at a user-defined speed.
Harry's Screen Blanker 3.15 (HSBLANK)
Snyder, Harry C.
$10
is a customizable screen saver with password security built in. You can modify
colors, line frequency, composition, and delay time. It will blank the screen
if a DOS program is iconized and active, but won't blank a full screen DOS
window. Several different screen blankers are provided, and it will tell you
how many times someone tried to enter in a password to unblank the screen.
Hot Spot! 1.0c (HOTSPOT)
LMDC
$4-$15
lets you instantly start or disable the Windows 3.1 screen saver by moving the
mouse cursor to a specified corner of the screen. This corrects an odd oversight
on the part of Microsoft (screen savers normally have this feature built in).
Marquee Selector 1.0 (MARKEY)
Worley, Tim
$0
lets you store and retrieve up to 25 different messages for the Windows 3.1
Marquee screen saver. Three default messages are also available at the click of
a button. It also allows you to blank the screen immediately after selecting a
new message.
RandScrn 1.0 (RNDSCRN)
Feinleib, David A.
$16
allows Windows 3.1 to pick a screen saver at random. It can also be configured
to automatically change to another screen saver after a certain number of
seconds. The program allows you to create a "play list" of screen savers you
want to be selected randomly, and lets you select which directory you want to
store your screen savers in. It also allows you to select corners of the screen
to which the mouse cursor can be moved to make the screen savers active or
inactive.
SaveNow
Data Arts
$5
lets you activate the Windows 3.1 screen saver by simply moving the mouse cursor
to the upper left corner of the screen.
Savers
Harris, Gordon
$5
is a set of new screen savers for Windows 3.1. It includes swimming fish, a
moving, working clock, quilt patterns, and more. There is also an option for
cycling through all available screen savers, so a different one is invoked
each time.
Screenplay 1.1 (SCRPLAY)
Kamyan Software
$15
is a spectacular screen saver. It includes several excellent preset displays,
but also provides a variety of controls to allow you to design your own. You
can optionally use it as animated wallpaper (ie: displays in the background
behind your windows and icons), or display screen designs in tiled format. A
hotkey allows you to capture the current animation to the Clipboard, and
password protection is available. This is one of the most interesting Windows
screen savers yet.
Screen Saver Activator 1.2 (SCRNACT)
Rossi, Chris
$0
lets you easily activate Windows 3.1 screen saver. You can invoke the screen
saver by putting the mouse in the upper left corner of your monitor screen, or
simply click the right mouse button on program's icon. When iconized, the
program shows the time.
SSBat
Gyugyi, Paul
$0
is a screen saver module for Windows 3.1. Actually, it is more of a privacy
module than a screen saver. When activated, it drops a protective curtain over
each window and icon on the screen; the wallpaper can still be seen in the
background.
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2682 System Information Small Programs Disk
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CPU Usage Meter 1.2 (CPUUSE)
Seidman, James
$0
shows how much of your CPU's power is being used at any one time. This is a good
analysis tool.
Memory Pro 1.0 (MEM-PRO)
Philippatos, Crito P.
$9
(formerly Crito's Memory Display) shows free memory, the number of tasks
running, and percentage of free resources on a small display bar. It also
displays the largest contiguous block of heap space, Windows version, Windows
Mode, CPU type, presence of numeric co-processor, keyboard type, and number of
function keys. Background and foreground colors can be customized. VBRUN is
required.
Disk Space Meter (DSMETER)
Glass, Brett
$?
is a disk usage meter that uses a gas gauge-like display. You can set the
interval at which the statistics are updated from 1 to 99 seconds. VBRUN is
required.
DSize 1.0 (DSIZ-DO)
Overmeyer, Doug
$0
displays amount of free space on drives C: and up, listing all directories and
the amount of space they use. This is useful when you need to make room on your
hard disk and need to know where the most space is being eaten up. TPW source
code is included.
Diskfree 1.1 (DISKFRE)
Beda, Paul
$0-$10
displays the space statistics for all hard disks found on your system. The
display is updated at 1 second intervals, during which the space current
available is compared to the space available at the last update. If the space
has increased or decreased, then a '+' or '-' is appended on the display line.
DiskStat (DISKST)
Wykes, Harry
$0
displays a graph and numbers showing free disk space on your hard disk volumes,
including removable media, but not network drives. The display can be manually
canceled or it will remove itself after a set period of time, making it a good
one to run during start-up.
FileGage 1.0 (FILGAGE)
Rubenking, Neil J.
$0
provides a continuous watch on the number of free file handles. It displays a
graphic lightbar on its icon, as well as the actual number of file handles free
vs. the total number available.
LoadMon
Hutchins, Edward
$0
graphically shows the load on your CPU and memory in an icon.
LyWhit Utilities (LYWHIT)
LyWhit Software
$1-$2
consists of a program to display information about your hard disk and
another to display system information, including the currently executing
tasks, type of CPU (including 80*87, if present), the mode Windows is
in, protected mode status, EMS type, available memory, and more. The
author is no longer at the address provided in the documentation. (Not
on this disk. Ask for disk #8478.)
Mem 1.21 (MEMWIN)
Feinleib, David A.
$8
displays the amount of memory free, the largest block of memory free, and the
amount of disk space free. It can sound an alarm when free memory drops below
a specified level.
Resource Gauge 1.1 (RESGAUG)
Albury, Richard Franklin
$0
lets you monitor your percentage of free system resources. An alarm warns you
if resources fall below a specified level. C source code is included.
SunRes 1.0
Welch, Matt
$0
provides a simple graphic display of your free system resources.
Super Resource Monitor 1.2 (SUPR-RM)
SoftBlox Incorporated
$0
provides a graphic display of usage of primary resources for the main Windows
subsystems, GDI, User, and the currently active task. It can also provide
periodic compaction of global memory.
Sysgraph 3.0 (SYSGRPH)
Crow, Bill and Hasselbeck, Jim
$0
displays the load in the Windows system queue as a graph in an icon at the
bottom of the screen. Additional system load is shown by dips in the graph.
Sysres 2.3
EB-Software
$15
measures memory usage and CPU usage in a graphical and text format. The graph
is scalable to any size, and lets you know how heavy the system is being taxed
at a glance. VBRUN is required.
VBMem 1.2
Snider, Charles K.
$0
displays Windows operating mode, presence of a math coprocessor and the amount
of free memory available. The displayed memory updates as it changes in the
system. When minimized, the caption displays free memory available.
Winfo 1.0f
Hughes, David
$0
displays a wealth of information about your Windows system configuration. The
video information it provides is extremely detailed.
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4700 System Information #2 Small Programs Disk
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Disk Throughput Test for Windows (DTTFW)
Levy, Richard
$25-$75
performs a read/write test on your hard disk. Throughput values are provided
in kilobytes/sec. VBRUN is required.
DisplayTest 1.5 (DISTEST)
Playroom Software
$0
provides essential information about the display driver in use by Windows. The
driver's filename and technology version are shown, along with the screen
resolution and number of colors supported. It can also show a list of all
modules loaded in Windows, along with their size, date, time, and path.
DLL*Manager 2.0 (DLL-MGR)
Woodhouse, Mike
$0
displays a list of DLLs that are in memory and optionally lets you remove
one or more. If you have frequent memory/resource shortage problems or use
apps which are known not to remove their DLL's from memory when done, this
utility will be helpful.
Fres 1.52
O'Connell, Jamie
$0
displays the time, date, Windows modes, free memory, and free resources in a
small window. C source code is included.
Space 1.01 (SPACEMB)
Berro, Mike
$?
monitors the space available on all fixed disk drives. It will list every
drive (including network drives that are "mapped" onto other drives) and
display individual and total free space.
Torque
Gibson, Steve
$0
determines the maximum memory-to-screen and screen-to-screen pixel
transfer rates for the display system. Although Gibson disclaims that
this is a measure of real-world video performance, it can be used to
compare video systems in some ways.
Winapps
Workgroup Systems
$0
lists all active EXE's, DLL's, drivers, and fonts that are loaded.
Information includes path, file size, and date/time.
WindSock SRM 2.0 (WINSOCK)
Technical Pixies
$0
is a detailed resource monitor for Window 3.0/3.1. Five types of resources are
displayed: System Memory, GDI heap, User heap, Menu heap, and String heap. The
small display window shows the percentage used and the actual amount remaining
to the system.
An optional window displays a graph of your usage of system resources over the
last 300 samples. Alarms can be set to alert you when resources are becoming
depleted.
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3354 Utilities #1 Small Programs Disk
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3354 Miscellaneous
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Second Copy 3.0 (2NDCOPY)
Centered Systems
$28
backs up files in the background. It periodically monitors your disk directories
for your important files and makes a second copy of those files to another disk
or network drive. It automatically updates these second copies when you make
changes or additions to your files. The program is easy to setup and use.
CardRead (CARDRD)
Curran, Richard
$0
translates CardFiles to DOS ASCII files. Cards can be read on the screen in
Cardfile 40 character lines or reformatted to 80 character lines with or without
deletion of embedded newline characters. All cards may be marked for subsequent
printing or saving to an ASCII DOS file.
Click 1.01 (CLICKDF)
Feinleib, David A.
$6
provides an audible keyboard click sound while you are typing in a Windows
program.
DDEWatch 1.3 (DDEWATC)
Horizon Technologies, Inc.
$85
monitors Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) messages. It displays each DDE message as
it occurs, in real time. The information displayed contains the window handles
of both the sender and receiver, the message type and any additional parameters.
DialWord 1.0 (DIALWRD)
Taggart, Terry
$23
gives you a list of all letter combinations available for a specified phone
number. This is intended for coming up with an easy-to-remember word or
phrase for a phone number. VBRUN required.
Exc2Crd 1.01
Reidelberger, Frank
$0
is a macro that converts Excel 2.1d spreadsheets to Windows 3.0 cardfile CRD
files. Excel is required.
Formatting Shell 1.01 (FMATSHL)
Cheng, Chieh
$0
is a menu-driven formatting utility compatible with Windows and Desqview.
Contains detailed information for installation in Windows and Desqview.
Import
Gostl, Jack
$0
is a DOS application that will import a comma/quote delimited file into Windows
3.1 cardfile format. C source code and test files are included.
Prices
Silverman, Howard A.
$0
contains an Excel macro that will extract security prices from Quicken for
Windows and chart the price of each security versus the Dow Jones Industrial
Average.
Run 1.8 (RUN-WIN)
Wiarda, Frits
$?
contains two programs that let you start any Windows application from a
windowed DOS prompt. This will only work in 386 Enhanced mode.
Saveset 1.01
Feinleib, David
$5
allows you to cause the Save Settings Check Box that appears when you exit
Windows to be automatically checked or unchecked.
Tame 2.41
Thomas, David G.
$20
will significantly reduce the slowdown in a multitasking environment (such as
DESQview and Windows 3) caused by some programs even when they are not doing
anything.
Tree Climber 1.0 (TRECLMR)
Maurice, Michael P.
$0
allows the user to walk the linked list of window nodes. It displays the
window handle for parent, present and task.
WinChain 3.0 (WINCHAN)
Services Rendered
$10
lets you run Windows applications from a DOS Compatibility Box, as well as from
the DOS prompt. This program works in 386 enhanced mode only.
WinChar 1.0
Jack, Roger L.
$7
provides a listing of the OEM and ANSI character sets that are available under
MS-Windows 3.
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3560 Utilities #2 Small Programs Disk
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3560 File Association
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Associator 1.1 (ASSOC)
SP Services
$0
displays a list of the associations currently in place between file extensions
and applications. It allows existing associations to be changed or removed and
new ones to be established. VBRUN is required.
Detour 1.4
Bolin, Christopher S.
$0
provides a pop-up menu with several alternate applications when you click on an
associated data file. A browse feature in the edit section makes the set-up very
easy. VBRUN is required.
Multiple Program Association 1.0 (MPA)
Brown, Chris
$0
lets you associate up to 200 different programs for each file extension.
Easy-to-follow instructions are included for editing your WIN.INI file. This is
one of the best programs of it's type.
Second Chance 1.0 (SECCHNC)
Heath, Robert A.
$0
lets you launch more than one application from a particular file type. For
example, if you have a file with the extension of .DOC, Second Chance's pop-up
menu will give you the option of opening the file in the Notepad application or
the Write application, depending on how you configured the system. If you have
configured only one application, it will immediately launch the program you have
specified, by-passing the Second Chance menu.
3560 Miscellaneous
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ASC Task Manager (ASCTASK)
ASC
$10
is an icon-based replacement for Task Manager. Instead of getting a blah-looking
text list of applications, you get an attractive icon/button window. You can
bring up a task by clicking on its button or terminate it by dragging the icon
to the Trash Can icon.
Describe 1.1 (DESCRIB)
Crossmier, David
$?
displays 4DOS file descriptions, which can also be edited.
Desktop Stop! 1.10 (DESKSTP)
Mezaros, Mike
$0
keeps Norton Desktop from exiting without warning that you haven't saved.
ExpCard 0.1
Mr. Softee
$0
is a DOS application that will translate Windows Cardfile data into ASCII text.
C source code is included.
File Garbage Can 10/92 (FGC)
Denam Systems
$5
makes sure deleted files cannot be recovered by overwriting them. Such a
utility is the only way to insure absolute security when deleting files.
It has a confirm delete option and an option for regular file deletion
without overwriting. A Win31 version with drag and drop capabilities is
included.
FLP
$0
provides some DOS 5.0 disk formatting options from within Windows 3.0. VBRUN
required.
Glue 1.0
Murdoch, D.J.
$0
will let you combine a DOS-based program and a Windows-based program so that if
you are in DOS, the DOS version will execute, and if you are in Windows, the
Windows version will run. This is a really slick idea, and much better than just
getting a "This program requires Windows" message.
GrabClip 1.0
InfoComm(UK) Ltd.
$0
saves bitmaps on the Clipboard to disk automatically.
Job Scheduler (JOB-SCH)
Kosten, Michael A.
$0
executes batch and executable files from the Windows environment on a specific
day or time. VBRUN is required.
Print Tree 3.0 (PRNTREE)
Fisher, Charles H. Jr.
$10
prints a formatted directory tree of your hard disk up to drive Z. Up to 200
dir/subdir entries are supported with up to five levels of nesting. Other
features include on-screen viewing of the directory tree, printer on/off
control, font sizing, alphabetizing of the tree entries, help screens, and
more.
SavAsIco XL 1.0 (SAVICXL)
Reidelberger, Frank
$0
is a macro that allows you to save your Excel document as an icon in Program
Manager by specifying a title and group.
Time and Money Tracker 1.0 (TMT)
InfoPerfect Inc.
$15
allows you to track time and costs for various events. You can easily set an
hourly rate, and multiple timers can be run simultaneously. A key feature of
this program is it's ability to track time while the program is not running,
even if the computer is shut off. When you terminate the program without
rebooting, it will save it's entire state. When started again, it will reflect
the amount of time that has passed.
Tinfo 1.1
THINK Corporation
$4
displays your CPU type, the amount of free memory, and the date and time. The
display window automatically stays on top of other applications, but uses very
little desktop space.
WorkSpacer 2.0 (WSPACER)
WiGuys Software
$0
lets you store individual desktop configurations for later use with Norton
Desktop for Windows. It obtains appropriate information about your current
desktop configuration, stores that information in a private INI file in your
Windows directory, stores a list of chosen workspace names in a file in your
NDW directory, and restores to the desktop a workspace you specify. The Norton
Desktop for Windows Batch Builder and Batch Runner are required for operation.
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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #3560
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4144 Utilities #3 Small Programs disk
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#4144 Miscellaneous
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dB2dB 1.0
$0
allows quick and easy transformations of database records from one database's
format to another. VBRUN required.
MacSEE
REEVEsoft
$35
allows you to read/write Macintosh high density disks on an
IBM-compatible PC. This will work with 1.44 MB High Density Mac
diskettes, and most Mac hard disks including SyQuest removable hard
drives. 800K Mac diskettes are not supported. A Windows and DOS version
are included.
SuperSpy 1.01 (SUPRSPY)
SoftBlox Incorporated
$0
allows you to find Class and Instance information on any window on the Desktop.
It also provides real-time and asynchronous tracking of messages sent to these
windows.
Trouble (TRBL-DP)
Pipes, Dennis
$15-$20
is a quick reference troubleshooting guide. Both a DOS version and a Windows
version are included, but the Windows version is easier to use. Some basic
trouble-shooting information is included, and it is easy to add more of your
own, although the menu description threw us off for a while.
The menu option is to "Add a File". What it really does is prompt you for
information to add to the existing data file. Actually, it may be possible to
add an entire file, but the skimpy documentation doesn't cover this at all.
Aside from this confusion, we found the program to be very handy and easy to
use.
Virtual 386 Write Protect Device 1.4 (VWPD)
Mom's Software
$20
prevents disk corruption and crashes in Windows 386 enhanced mode. It can
protect your hard disk from DOS low level sector writes, low level formatting,
Interrupt 13h writes, and assorted viruses.
Wsafe 1.0
Mom's Software
$20
prevents disk corruption from occurring when using CHKDSK while Windows is
running.
Windows Start Program 1.2 (WSP)
Nick Hodges
$1
lets you fine tune your start-up in Windows 3.x. It allows you to run specific
programs on specific days, and a 1to 10-second countdown timer appears when the
program is invoked to give you time to change your mind about running a program.
This is an excellent way to automatically perform tedious chores such as
virus-checking, backups, etc.
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4228 Utilities #4 Small Programs Disk
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4228 INI File Utilities
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Allini 2.1
Words Plus Connectivity
$2
is a point-and-click INI file viewer/editor. It displays all the
sections of any INI file, and lets you view the section or quickly
delete it out of the file. You can also edit the section to change any
item that needs updating or insert a new section or an entry. This is
very handy for cleaning up a cluttered WIN.INI file. (Not on this disk.
Ask for disk #18109.)
INIedit 1.22
Kindel, Charles E. Jr.
$25
makes it easy to view, edit and print INI files. The interface is well done, and
very easy to understand.
INIedit 1.02 (INI-EDT)
Sands, Richard
$20
is a DOS program that lets you change the configuration of Windows on startup by
automatically modifying the various INI files based on a text file of editing
commands. For example, you could easily have it start up Windows with or without
a network driver, with or without loading and running specified programs, etc.
NewINI 1.0
Lundblad, Jeff
$0
broadcasts the changes you make to the WIN.INI file, so you don't have to reboot
your machine for the changes to take effect.
Steve's INI Editor (SI-EDIT) 08-93 CD
Peschka, Steve
$5
lets you quickly and easily edit your INI files. The four files you edit the
most can be automatically opened when you start the program. Other features
include drag and drop support, a 3-D toolbar, and more. Requires VBRUN200. (Not
on this disk. Ask for disk #18123.)
SuperLoad! 1.0 (SUPR-LD)
Graphical Dynamics, Inc.
$0
adds power and functions to WIN.INI's RUN and LOAD features. With SuperLoad, you
can add command line parameters to programs being run, as well as changing to a
start-up directory. You can also launch a program in a hidden window or a
maximized window.
WinStart 1.1 (WINSTAR)
Duggan, Andrew P.
$15
extends the LOAD and RUN options in your WIN.INI file. It allows full command
lines for programs, and lets you specify size and placement of their windows.
WinSwap 1.0
Mount, Steve
$0
is a DOS app to help manage INI files. It allows you to swap two lines in any
text .INI file without keeping separate files for each setup you need. This is
very handy for keeping different video configurations, shell configurations,
etc.
4228 Misc. System Utilities
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Comreset 1.0 (COMRSET)
FBN Productions
$0
will reinitialize the serial ports of your computer after exiting Windows 3.0
running in 386 Enhanced mode.
DFree 1.2
NEOCOM Microspecialists, Inc.
$18
performs disk analysis for all hard and floppy drives on a stand alone system or
across an entire network. It features 3D pie and bar charts that display the
krive size, free space, and disk utilization. Requires VBRUN.
Enhanced DOS for Windows 1.01a (EDOS)
Mom's Software
$20
provides new commands for DOS windows in the 386 Enhanced Mode. You can change
Slice, Alarm and Priority from the DOS prompt. DOS commands that corrupt disks,
such as CHKDSK/F, are disabled while in a DOS Window. A Status command shows you
free memory, swap file size, back/foreground status and priorities, EMS/XMS
configuration and more.
HighMem
Saldanha, Ashley
$0
is a text file containing information about Windows 3.0 and high memory.
Hot Line 1.1 (HOTLINE)
Hunnicutt, Heath I.
$25
keeps a record of error messages generated by Windows 3.1. When iconized it
displays a green telephone that flashes red when errors are detected. You can
also add comments to the error log at any time.
M-Watch 1.0
Olson, Jeff
$10
shows how much memory a program uses within Windows, and whether or not it is
completely freeing that memory upon termination.
MS-Logo
$0
contains instructions for patching WIN.COM with DEBUG to keep the Windows logo
screen from displaying on boot-up. The instructions are easy to follow, and it
works for us, but anytime you patch COM files, you do so at your own risk.
RealCtrl [Lite] 1.1.3 (RC-LITE)
AT-Ware
$0
allows you to quickly change many different system parameters usually
accessed through the Control Panel. It can turn the warning beep and
fast task switch on or off, change the window border width, change the
keyboard time delay/speed, adjust icon spacing, alter the screen saver
time-out, and more. You'll still have to restart Windows for the changes
to take effect, but this is a much more convenient way to edit your
desktop. (Not on this disk. Ask for disk #18089.)
RealCheck 1.0 (REALCHK)
Playroom Software
$0
warns you when you have started Windows in the Real mode.
Settime (ST-TIME)
Pruitt, Steve
$0
dials the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington for the correct time and resets
your system clock. VB source code is included. Modem required.
Settime (STIMWIN)
Williams, Chris
$?
updates your system's time by dialing Washington D.C.to get the current
universal time, converts it to local time and automatically updates your system
clock. A modem is required.
WinLite 2.1
Lenherr, Fred K.
$15
automates setting up Windows 3.1 on a high-density floppy. This is ideal for
portable computer owners who don't have room or don't want to put Windows on
the hard disk. Everything is on the floppy that's needed to run Windows apps,
plus popular accessories such as Calculator, Notepad, etc.
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12098 Utilities #5 Small Programs Disk
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DOSCOM 2.0
Collett, Andrew
$20
lets you execute DOS commands and programs from within Windows. You can
repeat a command by clicking on it in the History list. Requires
VBRUN100.DLL.
Super DDE Client Utility 2.00 (SDDECU)
SoftBlox Incorporated
$0
lets you initiate and maintain DDE conversations with any number of applications
acting as DDE servers. It provides an interactive means of establishing the
conversation, requesting and poking of data items, setting and unsetting of
advisories, and executing server specific commands. Multiple instances can be
invoked with each being able to track its own set of conversations. This program
is compatible with Windows 3.1.
Stdemo Player 1.0 (STDEMO)
Kvitchko, Mikhail
$20-$30
lets you create demos and tutorials using any Windows application. Using a
script language, it can start one or more Windows applications, perform
keystrokes or mouse actions, explain what is going on, accept user input, and
much more. An example script is included.
Uninstall (UNINSTL)
Anyware
$50
assists with the removal of DOS or Windows programs. It takes a snapshot
of your system before and after the installation and compares the two,
determining which files and directories were added, deleted, or changed
during the procedure.
Uninstall for Windows 1.1 (UN4WIN)
It's Your Money, Inc.
$20
lets you remove Windows-based software from your system. It compares hard
disk file status before and after the application has been installed and
run. It tells you what new files and directories have been created and what
changes have been made to CONFIG.SYS, AUTOEXEC.BAT, WIN.INI and SYSTEM.INI.
WinDupe 1.10
MaeDae Enterprises
$44
is a fast and powerful diskette duplicator for Windows. Features include
single pass operation, format conversion, background operation, support
for compressed diskette image files, diskette formatting options, and
more.
WinTrail 1.10 (WIN-TR)
Rooftop Software
$any
keeps a log of the programs you have been running during any one day in
Windows. It lists those programs with the start times and duration of
each. If the program is turned off, the down-time is recorded when it is
re-started, and screen savers are recorded as periods of inactivity.
Requires VBRUN.
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12359 Utilities #6 Small Programs Disk
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ByeBye
CBII Enterprises
$5
allows you to shut down Windows at a specified time. Also included is
ByeBye2, which will shut down Windows on a specific date and time.
ColrMastr 1.02 (COLRMAS)
Speedbyte Software Development
$30
is an advanced desktop color management utility for WIN31. It allows you to
change color schemes on the fly without modifying the WIN.INI file. Support is
provided for up to 100 custom colors, as well as up to 40 different color
schemes. Other features include automatic color scheme loading for specific
applications, the ability to import existing schemes defined in Control Panel,
and more.
DownRite 0.2 (DWNRITE)
Tranzoa, Co.
$0
moves a top-level window to the bottom of the window stack and activates
the next top-level window.
Outside! 2a (OUTSID!)
Warren, David
$10
makes it easier to run DOS applications that misbehave under Windows
3.1. It will shut down Windows, run the DOS app, then restart Windows
when the DOS app is finished. This can be run from an icon, or you can
use command line options. VBRUN200 is required.
Printer Alias System 1.0 (PAS)
Kaltenbach, Kai
$15
allows you to rename printers in WIN31/WFW31. This is useful if you are on a
network and want to add descriptive names to printers located in different
areas. Requires VBRUN200.
TopIT 3.0
Digital Artistry
$0
allows you to make any window stay on top of all others. It creates a
list of all active windows, and you simply click on an item in the list
to make it stay on top. Buttons are provided to quickly refresh the list
and remove a window from the top.
WinGate 1.0
Sunrise Computer Consulting
$15
copies text from the Clipboard to a second monitor. Also included is
PagePop 1.3, a 3.2k TSR which copies the current VGA text screen to a
second monochrome monitor.
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2852 Video, Cursor Utilities Small Programs Disk
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2852 Video
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BlitFix
Hutchins, Edward
$0
speeds up windowing on large (1024x768) displays by forcing the
CS_BYTEALIGNCLIENT bit on for all top windows.
BlowIt!
Foley, A. Trent
$5
copies a selected area of the Windows screen to the clipboard. It also sends the
copied area to it's own window, where you can stretch or shrink the image to
practically any size you want.
DosMono
Expert Decisions
$20
allows you to run DOS applications on a secondary monochrome monitor
under Windows.
Palette
Gamber, Mark
$0
allows you to change the palette of a 16-color or greater VGA adapter.
Scroller 1.1 (SCROLLR)
Shapiro, Ken
$20
displays a scrolling message in a window. Any message can be entered in a
command line from a run dialog.
SnapShot 1.2 (SNAPSHT)
Lucas, Brad
$10
is an extremely easy-to-use screen capture program. Pictures are taken of the
screen by clicking the right mouse button and drawing a window around the
desired section. Each picture is displayed in SnapShot's window and is copied to
the Clipboard.
SV800
is a Windows 3.0 driver for a "generic" Super-VGA 800x600 16 color mode. The
card must support the 800x600 mode at the BIOS level. SV800 is not guaranteed
to work with Win386 (ie 386 enhanced mode) it depends whether the standard VGA
VDD can deal with the particular card.
Switcher 1.02 (SWITCHR)
Salesas, Robert
$0
makes it easy to change video modes without having to go through Setup.
Tweak 3.0 (TWK-VGA)
Puttonen, Jussi
$0
makes it possible to run Windows 3 with 800x600 resolution with some standard
VGA cards. Tweak is a 1k TSR that is loaded before Windows. Assembler source
code is included.
WinRes
Kornechuk, Thom
$10
allows you to easily change resolutions on multi-sync, high resolution, and
dual monitor systems. Data is provided for several popular video cards,
including Video 7, Genoa, Wyse, Trident, Orchid, and ATI.
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Big Cursor 2.0 (BCURSOR)
Cuddy, James F.
$0
changes the arrow cursor to twice it's normal size. The larger cursor becomes
transparent whenever it crosses over another item, so it doesn't obscure desktop
visibility.
Meta-Mouse 1.3 (MMOUSE)
Farpoint Software
$12
(formerly Blinky) improves the visibility of the Windows mouse cursor. It
gives you several larger cursors to choose from, and also blinks the cursor at
a rate you choose. This is intended primarily for laptop users, but works just
as well on desktop systems.
Carets & Cursors 1.3 (CRT-CUR)
Instant Replay Corp.
$75
lets you choose different text editing carets and mouse cursors. Different
cursors can be assigned to window classes, even within the same application. For
example, you can make the cursor become a mouse when placed on a dialog, a thumb
when placed on a bitmap button, a pen on an edit window, etc. This greatly
improves the visibility of the cursor, as well as adding a little fun to the
desktop.
Change Cursor 1.0 (CHNGCRS)
Seidman, James
$15
allows you to change the arrow and hourglass cursors in Windows to whatever
pattern you like. Several samples and an editor are included. This is a really
well done, easy to use program, and the results are great!
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