WinCompose allows the insertion of special characters such as é ž à Û ø ¤ « ¿ ® ™ using short and often very intuitive key combinations. For instance, ö is obtained using o + " and ™ is obtained using T + M.
The program is based on the well known Unix compose key and WinCompose ships with more than 2,000 compose rules.
Note: Versions 0.7.0 and up require the .NET Framework. Download link for the last non-.NET version is at v0.6.13 (direct download)
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
Path portability: | Automatic relative path (eg. ..\..\personal\work.doc) |
License: | WTFPL |
How to extract: | Download the "NoInstall" ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Delete unnecessary locale resources. Launch WinCompose.exe. |
What's new? |
See: https://github.com/SamHocevar/wincompose/releases |
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webfork
on 2014-12-27 01:45
MIKLO: sure, but please thank the dev Sam Hocevar too :) [See website link for his email address ... it's at the bottom of the page.]
bzl333
on 2014-12-29 19:07
i like it but i wish it was easier to search for say symbols like dollar signs, ampersands etc and keep all the alphabet letter variations separate. Also, should be able to have a "favorites" tab that the user adds the best ones to.
MIKLO
on 2016-01-14 15:06
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webfork yes I did thank some time before I posted this, its not something I do often but this App really helped me and made it very easy to do what I was trying to do. Before using WinCompose it was a real nightmare to do things I wanted and most often I failed. So once again thanks for the hard work on this great useful software. ^5 |
FreeOTFE, named for "on-the-fly disk encryption" creates one or more encrypted virtual disks using numerous available encryption algorithms (e.g. AES, Twofish, Serpent, and many more), and can be used to encrypt entire partitions. A separate application that doesn't require administrative rights called FreeOTFE Explorer is also available from the same site, using an Explorer-like interface (see version comparison).
64-bit users: FreeOTFE Explorer is functional, but Windows 7 64-bit users cannot use FreeOTFE as the drivers are unsigned.
Note: On startup, you will receive a message asking you to use portable mode drivers to start the virtual disk drivers (you need administrator rights to do this, otherwise the menu item will be grayed out). When you shutdown the program, you will also be given the option to stop the virtual disk drivers.
Note: Site offline -- linking to Sourceforge mirror.
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | Administrator rights for non-Explorer version |
Stealth: ? | No. Device/service entries are created in the registry. |
License: | Freeware/Open Source: FreeOTFE Explorer License (v1.1) |
How to extract: |
If using FreeOTFE Explorer:
Download the ZIP file and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch FreeOTFEExplorer.exe
If using FreeOTFE:
Download the ZIP file and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch FreeOTFE.exe
Optionally, to disable the "do you want to enable portable mode?" prompt: * Launch FreeOTFE.exe /portable on /noexit or * Open the View - Options menu and select the Advanced tab. Click Autostart portable mode if FreeOTFE drivers not installed/running |
Similar/alternative apps: | VeraCrypt |
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webfork
on 2014-12-24 01:34
Peter202: for reasons I can get into in the forums, I still recommend TrueCrypt despite issues mentioned in the press. Still for most people, FreeOTFE is more than adequate.
Peter202
on 2014-12-24 10:27
@webfork What exactly is the danger of using TrueCrypt? I need encryption software mostly to create a virtual volume from which i want to run my portable applications.
webfork
on 2014-12-27 01:54
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Peter202: please see http://www.portablefreeware.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=69884#p69884 ... I still use TrueCrypt. |
Universal Extractor 2 is an easy-to-use extraction program that works on a long list of file types including standard compression formats like ZIP, RAR and 7Z files, as well as program installers, disk images, audio/video and many more. The program also includes an "scan" option to view available data on a setup file, integrated updater, improved status box, new detection methods for files, batch extraction, plugin support and more.
The program is an unofficial fork of Universal Extractor.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | No. Included libraries may write to the registry. |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | GNU GPLv2 |
How to extract: |
Optionally, in the setup wizard:
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Similar/alternative apps: | Universal Extractor |
What's new? |
See: https://github.com/Bioruebe/UniExtract2/releases |
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webfork
on 2017-04-29 06:35
I've been using this frequently as a replacement for the original Universal Extractor and it's so far saved me a lot of time and energy.
SleepingWolf
on 2020-02-03 18:39
The download found on the github site is currently missing an .exe (or any other executable) file.
thepiney
on 2020-02-04 14:27
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I'm guessing you downloaded the source code zip file. If you click on the download link and go to the bottom of RC2 area, just above 2.0.0 RC1 you'll see "Assets", click on that and then the top download "UniExtractRC2.zip". |
IMPasswordDecryptor is able to instantly recover stored passwords from most popular instant messengers. Functional on Google Talk, MSN Messenger, AIM, Digsby, Trillian, Pidgin, Miranda, Mebo, and more.
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | None |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch IMPasswordDecryptor.exe. |
What's new? | See here |
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eve isk
on 2011-05-18 06:39
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Most of the messengers have the auto-login feature which requires the user account information including password to be saved for subsequent logins. If user opts to save or remember the password then the username and password are stored on the system in proprietary format. |
MozBackup allows you to backup and restore profiles of a variety of Mozilla-based products including Firefox, Thunderbird, SeaMonkey, Mozilla Suite, Netscape, Sunbird, Songbird, Flock Spicebird, Wyzo etc. This includes bookmarks, mail, contacts, history, extensions, cache etc. Program works with installed versions of these programs and can help shuttle profiles between programs on multiple machines.
The program will also back up Firefox Portable and backed up files are saved to .PCV files, compatible with standard ZIP tools.
NOTE: Program is not being developed anymore and may be incompatible with latest browsers.
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Runs on: | Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: |
None You can customize some defaults by editing backup.ini in the application folder with a text editor. |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | MPL v. 2.0 |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch MozBackup.exe. |
What's new? |
See: http://mozbackup.jasnapaka.com/changelog.txt |
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rbon
on 2020-04-14 11:08
MozBackup 1.5.2 Beta 1
RightToolsForJob
on 2021-05-31 19:31
Mozbackup no longer backups the address book in Thunderbird, the option is grayed out.
RightToolsForJob
on 2021-05-31 21:25
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More from my last post, |
Zero Zipper takes a selected folder and sub-folders and creates the same structure in a zip file, but without data. The program allows the replication of a complex folder structure for testing purposes.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch ZeroZipper.exe. |
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Nicolas CJ
on 2010-01-05 10:31
You can have a somewhat complicated folder structure you built for a project and want to use it in a new one
Vixay
on 2010-03-23 05:33
I was the one that gave the idea to SKWIRE for this program. What I needed it for was to replicate the file structure of the target system (production) on my developer machine so I could test out my scripts on file naming and manipulation. The advantage was I didn't have to copy the entire 50GB but only one zip file to recreate the structure :)
MCBastos
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Another possible situation is when you are going to copy a LOT of files from one disk to another. By first creating the empty files, you end up with all the directories together and defragged, instead of fragmented all over the disk. Then, when you overwrite the empty files with the real files, the directories stay defragmented. |
Idlebackup is a backup solution for common automatic and manual file and folder backups. Files can be saved to a drive, network, or subfolder. By default, the program mirrors file and folder content but available ZIP compression also includes versioning and either separate or a single ZIP file.
Restored files can be sent to their original location or a specified folder. Backup scheduling is limited to a single time cycle, by default every 120 seconds.
Note: Main site offline, linking to the mirror for the last portable version (V1.16d). Later versions write settings to user profile folder.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: |
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Similar/alternative apps: | Back4Sure, AutoVer |
What's new? |
See: https://web.archive.org/web/20110101082915/http://www.idlebackup.nl:80/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=2 |
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webfork
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Still a great program even 8 years later. Although I still prefer AutoVer, this is an excellent alternative. |
ZipInstaller installs and uninstalls applications and utilities that do not provide an internal installation program. It automatically extracts all files from the Zip file, copies them to the destination folder you select, creates shortcuts in the start menu and in your desktop, and adds an uninstall module to allow you to automatically remove the software in the future.
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Runs on: | Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | Administrator rights |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch zipinst.exe. |
FileCommander is a feature-rich, multi-pane file manager that supports up to 4 simultaneous browser windows (enabled with "View", "Extended view"). File highlighting to separate different file types and comes with 3 different "themes," or skins. Includes a process list, folder comparison/synchronization tool, MD5 hash, file splitter, network monitor, virtual drives, file sharing, CD burner etc. ZIP, 7zip and RAR files are handled as folders and file preview tool (F3) allows a quick-view for a long list of file types. Additionally, the program includes an "open with" capability that supports relative pathways, allowing FileCommander to open files using other portable software.
Performance enhancements over regular Explorer include individual threads for each window so the rest of the program doesn't slow down during one window's process (e.g. CD spin-up, network delay). Internal clipboard means Windows' own clipboard will not be overwritten.
Note: Main site offline -- linking to softpedia
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Runs on: | Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Unicode support: | No |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch FileCommander.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | Multi Commander |
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webfork
on 2010-12-18 19:04
Update: after extensive use, although program had a lot of promise but its unfortunately really buggy. Drag and drop outside of the window doesn't work, wouldn't refresh a new cd that was inserted, and many, many minor glitches. Pass on this one.
sheffieldma
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The Website and Download links are dead (404 Not Found). |
DownTester tests your Internet download speed by connecting and downloading from multiple locations. It will sequentially test the download speed of URLs that you choose, going to the next after specified number of seconds has been elapsed or after it downloads the specified amount of KB according to your preferences.
DownTester can also do a more limited test the download speed of your local network (for example: \\MyComp\myfile.zip). Because the program uses the number of bytes read from the file, instead of counting the number of bytes transferred over the network, this may not be an accurate speed test. A slow connection may be caused by computers on your network and not your network hardware.
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Runs on: | Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch DownTester.exe. |
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