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Backup freeware, migration tools & other systemtools

Add-ons:
 MyUninstaller - Add-Remove Alternative Free Systemtools - Recommended OS: All Free Systemtools - Available as portable version Free Systemtools - Screenshot
 If you have black stripes in "Add/ Remove programs", or if program is missing from the list, My Uninstaller can remove these.

 RASPPPOE - PPP over Ethernet Protocol OS: 95/98/98SE/ME/NT4/2000/XP/2003
 PPPoE as a method for establishing PPP connections through Ethernet adapters is described in RFC 2516 and is used by many Internet Service Providers.

 ShellExView OS: All Free Systemtools - Available as portable version Free Systemtools - Screenshot
 The ShellExView utility displays the details of shell extensions installed on your computer, and allows you to easily disable and enable each shell extension.

 Windows PowerShell OS: 2003 SP2/XP SP2/Vista SP1/2008
 Automate the administration of system resources by the execution of commands either directly or through scripts.


Backup:
 DriveImage XML Backup Software OS: XP/2003/Vista Free Systemtools - Screenshot
 An alternative to Vista Ultimate's Complete Backup.

 Idlebackup OS: 2000/XP/Vista Free Systemtools - Screenshot
 Manual or Automatic backup (with a set interval time) during idle time of the computer.


Hardware:
 Dead pixel tester OS: All Free Systemtools - Available as portable version Free Systemtools - Screenshot
 Display tests. May also fix dead pixels.

 GPU-Z Video card GPU Information Utility OS: 2000/XP/Vista Free Systemtools - Available as portable version Free Systemtools - Screenshot
 GPU-Z is a lightweight utility designed to give you all information about your video card and GPU.

 Laptop Alarm - Boost your laptop security! Free Systemtools - Recommended OS: All Free Systemtools - Available as portable version
 Laptop Alarm will emit a LOUD ALARM on A/C Power Removal, Mouse Removal, Mouse Movement & Shutdown / Suspend.

 Memtest86.com - Memory Diagnostic OS: All
 If your computer behaves abnormally you may run Memtest86 to test the memory (for x86 architecture computers), to see if you RAM are defect.

 SpeedFan - Access temperature sensor in your computer OS: 9x/ME/NT/2000/2003/XP Free Systemtools - Screenshot
 SpeedFan is a program that monitors voltages, fan speeds and temperatures in computers with hardware monitor chips.

 The Firmware Page OS: All
 CD/DVD firmware downloads

* x86 = 32-bits processor. RAM = Random access memory (Memory sticks). Firmware is a computer program that is embedded in a hardware device and cannot be modified by user.

Microsoft:
 Microsoft Search Server Express OS: 2003/2008 .NET 3.0 with ASP.NET 2.0
 Search information available within your business.


Migration:
Migration = Transfer user files and settings between computers when upgrading system (e.g from XP to Vista).
 GigaTribe - File Sharing OS: 2000/XP/Vista Free Systemtools - Screenshot
 GigaTribe is a revolutionary program that lets you share entire folders with friends in a private peer to peer (P2P) environment. Share all your files (home movies, pictures, documents…) no matter how large they are. It's secure, encrypted…and free!

 SyncToy v1.4 OS: XP/Vista
 SyncToy helps you copy, move, rename, and delete files between folders and computers quickly and easily.

 UltraVNC Remote PC Support OS: All
 UltraVNC is a powerful, easy to use and free software that can display the screen of another computer (via internet or network) on your own screen.




Slipstream:
Slipstreaming = Update a Windows installation CD and integer latest Service Pack/hotfixes (Windows updates) or applications, add/remove what to be installed, and change the way it's installed.
 nLite Free Systemtools - Recommended OS: 2000/XP/2003 .NET 2.0 Free Systemtools - Available as portable version Free Systemtools - Screenshot
 nLite is a tool for pre-installation Windows configuration and component removal at your choice. Optional bootable image ready for burning on media or testing in virtual machines.

 Siginet Software Forums OS: All Free Systemtools - Online application
 A bulletin board (online discussion site).

 TommyP's HFSLIP OS: Windows 2000 and higher logged on with administrative privileges
 HFSLIP is an open source utility designed to update a Windows 2000, XP or 2003 installation source with the latest hotfixes.

 vLite Free Systemtools - Recommended OS: Vista .NET 2.0 (Vista already has it) Free Systemtools - Available as portable version
 Windows Vista from Microsoft takes a lot of resources, we all know that. vLite provides you with an easy removal of the unwanted components in order to make Vista run faster and to your liking.

 Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) OS: 2003 SP1/XP SP2/Vista
 Perform unattended Windows installations, capture Windows images with ImageX, and create Windows PE images.

* nLite & vLite (for Vista) are easy to use, and works quite well.

Slipstream Downloads:
Download all hotfixes (Windows updates), used to slipstream a updated installation CD.
 DriverMax Free Systemtools - Recommended OS: 2003/XP/Vista
 Download, update, import & export drivers.

 RyanVM's MSFN Files OS: XP
 Directly integrate all hotfixes, plus a few other updates.

 Windows Updates Downloader Free Systemtools - Recommended OS: 2000/2003/XP/Vista Free Systemtools - Screenshot
 WUD allows you to download all of the current Windows Updates using a simple interface. Once WUD has complete it's downloads, you simply integrate them into your Windows source using one of the many popular tools such as nLite.


System Information:
 Auslogics System Information Free Systemtools - Recommended OS: 2000/2003/XP/Vista Free Systemtools - Screenshot
 This freeware utility quickly collects and reports information about your system.

 AutoRuns for Windows Free Systemtools - Recommended OS: All Free Systemtools - Available as portable version Free Systemtools - Screenshot
 Shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login, and shows you the entries in the order Windows processes them.

 Fresh Diagnose OS: 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
 Utility designed to analyze and benchmark your computer system. It can analyze and benchmark many kinds of hardware, such as CPU performance, hard disk performance, video system information, mainboard / motherboard information, and much more...

 Process Monitor Free Systemtools - Recommended OS: 2000 SP4 with Update Rollup 1/XP SP2/2003 SP1/Vista/x64 versions of XP, 2003 SP1 and Vista Free Systemtools - Available as portable version Free Systemtools - Screenshot
 Monitors an applications behavior. Where does it read/write in the Windows Registry, and what files does it use.

 Serious Samurize OS: 2000/XP/2003/Vista
 Samurize is an advanced system monitoring and desktop enhancement engine for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista.

 SIW - System Information for Windows Free Systemtools - Recommended OS: Microsoft Windows 98/Me/NT4/2000/XP/2003/Media Center/Tablet PC/2003 Server R2/2003 x64/XP x64/Vista/Vista x64/2008/2008 x64 /WinRE/Bart PE/Winternals ERD Commander Free Systemtools - Available as portable version
 SIW is an advanced System Information for Windows tool that gathers detailed information about your system properties and settings and displays it in an extremely comprehensible manner.


System Tools:
 UBCD for Windows Free Systemtools - Recommended OS: All
 UBCD4Win is a bootable recovery CD that contains software used for repairing, restoring, or diagnosing almost any computer problem.

 Ultimate Boot CD OS: All Free Systemtools - Available as portable version
 Bootable recovery CD that contains software used for repairing, restoring, or diagnosing almost any computer problem.

 VistaBootPRO Free Systemtools - Recommended OS: XP/2003/Vista/Longhorn .NET 2.0
 Make changes to the Windows Vista Boot Configuration.

 Windows XP SP2 Support Tools OS: XP
 The Windows Support Tools for Microsoft Windows XP are intended for use by Microsoft support personnel and experienced users to assist in diagnosing and resolving computer problems.

* UBCD for Windows & Ultimate Boot CD are recommended if you're computer infested with virus, and the virus reappears when you removed them with Anti-Virus/ Anti-Malware applications.

Virtualization:
Run multiple operating systems on the same physical computer.
 Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 Free Systemtools - Recommended OS: 2003/XP/Vista
 Easy to use and a necessity if you need to test applications/games etc. in other Windows versions.

 Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 OS: 2003/XP/Vista
 Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 is a virtual machine solution for server operating systems.

 VirtualBox OS: All Free Systemtools - Screenshot
 VirtualBox is a family of powerful x86 virtualization products for enterprise as well as home use.




Windows Update:
 AutoPatcher OS: 2000/2003/XP/Vista
 Download windows or office updates and save them or burn to CD for later use. Install all updates in one operation.

 c't Projekte - Offline-Update Free Systemtools - Recommended OS: All Free Systemtools - Available as portable version
 Download Windows and Windows Office updates, and convert all files into one ISO file. (Easily burned to CD/DVD and installed).

 Microsoft Update-catalog OS: All Free Systemtools - Online application
 The Microsoft Update Catalog is a repository for Microsoft software updates and contains updates that address security and reliability issues. Microsoft Update and Windows Update are services from Microsoft that deliver required updates from one place.


XP-Vista Migration:
Migration = Transfer user files and settings between computers when upgrading system (e.g from XP to Vista).
 Windows Easy Transfer for Windows XP OS: XP
 Automatically copy your files, photos, music, e-mail, settings, and more to your new Windows Vista based PC.

 Windows User State Migration Tool (USMT) 3.0 OS: 2000 SP4/XP/Vista
 Migrates user files and settings during deployments of Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista.

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