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Utilities Software: Shareware, Freeware, Open Source, Trialware .....
NOTE: Shareware is generally at a price. Freeware can come in bundles added with various adware offered at risk to user by people who do that. The freeware here has none of these and is called "Working Freeware". I give the term 'working freeware' noting that it is not "Trialware" which is usually a limited version software that expires, or ceases to function, after a set time - usually 15 or 30 days. Working freeware means just that - it is a fully operational software authored, in the case here, by various community help oriented persons that are very talented - I use them myself. These are offered by some as free who also have other softwares for sale - and are not bundeled with anything. Some may also have a "premium version" (meaning for sale) that also activates a proactive premium  version with additional features, and are generally preventative - running in background like anit-virus protection. Generally, the working freeware has a manual update and manual scan - although some may also contain scheduled scans. Note that, generally, "Trialware" are many times called "Free download" - but are actually just a "trial version" of a software and are almost always limited in features and function.  

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Free AntiVirus Program Software

(NOTE: Real time protects all the time and requires paid subscriptions. Freeware or open source freeware protection softwares have lifetime updates manually and scanning manually. Clam open sourse has an Outlook plug in for email scanning POP mail. There are other various features in the different programs)

AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition (need anti-virus ?) [working-freeware]
Download, Information at this website :
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html
http://www.grisoft.com/
AVG Free Edition is the well-known antivirus protection tool. AVG Free is available free of charge to home users for the life of the product. Rapid virus database updates are available for the lifetime of the product, thereby providing the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers. AVG Free is easy to use and will not slow your system down (low system resource requirements). Highlights include automatic update functionality, the AVG Resident Shield, which provides real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run, free Virus Database Updates for the lifetime of the product, and AVG Virus Vault for safe handling of infected files.

ClamWin Free Antivirus [Open Source - working freeware]
http://www.clamwin.com/
ClamWin is a Free Antivirus for Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and 2003. ClamWin Free Antivirus comes with an easy installer (and open source code). You may download and use it absolutely free of charge. It features: High detection rates for viruses and spyware; Scanning Scheduler; Automatic downloads of regularly updated Virus Database. Standalone virus scanner and right-click menu integration to Microsoft Windows Explorer; Addin to Microsoft Outlook to remove virus-infected attachments automatically. The latest version of Clamwin Free Antivirus is 0.88.2.3 . Please note that ClamWin Free Antivirus does not include an on-access real-time scanner. You need to manually scan a file in order to detect a virus or spyware.

Avast AntiVirus Home Edition [working-freeware]
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
Free avast! 4 Home Edition. avast! 4 Home Edition is a full-featured antivirus package designed exclusively for home users and non-commercial use. Institutions (even non-commercial ones) are not allowed to use avast! Home Edition. However, ALWIL Software provides the full line of avast! antivirus products at special discount prices for non-profit, charity, educational and government institutions. Please see our price lists for details.

Cookie Spy Version 3.0 (working-freeware)
http://camtech2000.net/Pages/Cookie_Spy_SE.htm
Cookie Spy SE is the complete manager for all those Cookies installed by web sites you visit. An easy to use interface lets you delete and permanently block Spyware Cookies or allow the ones you want to keep such as those that remember who you are when you log in to a site. Once a site is blocked you will never receive a Cookie from that site again. The Filters Lists makes it easy to change and/or remove those you've blocked or allowed. Some Cookies are harmless and in fact helpful but more sites and programs are using them now to get your email address, shopping habits and other personal details. It's not uncommon for computers to have hundreds and even thousands of Spy Cookies installed and most often when you delete them they're installed again when you revisit the site. Cookie Spy SE allows you to permanently block those you don't want. Camtech 2000 offers many quality programs, freeware and trial for Desktop Enhancement, Internet and System Utilities such as SpySites Plus, XP Icons, SpySites, Meta Tag Enterprise, The Html Directory, CleanEm, T5, MemCheck Pro, DunStats, PopUp Master, IE Logos, DunSpeed, CT Cookie Spy, SpyChaser, Toolbar Wallpaper, Toolbar Skins, Icons, IcoFolder, Clear Desktop, Screen Savers, Themes, and most all the Windows Startup Logos.

CookieWall (working-freeware)
http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/network/cookie.htm
AnalogX CookieWall allows you to quickly and easily decide which cookies can stay on your system, and which cookies should go - once you let CookieWall know which ones are unwelcome, it does the rest. CookieWall can be configured to delete cookies as soon as they arrive, to notify you of any new ones, or just que them up for you to check out at a later date.

Disk Medic v3.0 (best-shareware)
http://www.iomatic.com/
New Version 3.0! Your hard drive is full of redundant, obsolete, and temporary files. Disk Medic cleans it up for you, quickly and efficiently.

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer V1.2.1 (working-freeware, works on home PC) [Run and will display any missing Windows Updates]
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/tools/mbsahome.mspx
MBSA 1.2.1 is the free, best practices vulnerability assessment tool for the Microsoft platform the tool helps with the assessment phase of an overall security management strategy. MBSA Version 1.2.1 includes a graphical and command line interface that can perform local or remote scans of Windows systems. MBSA 1.2.1 runs on: Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 systems.

RAM Medic Free v1.x (working -freeware)
http://www.iomatic.com/
Free up memory and increase you computers performance! What is Ram? RAM Stands for "Random Access Memory". The more RAM a computer has, the more data a computer can manipulate. RAM Medic allows you to free up memory giving you more RAM and better performance.

RAMBooster v1.6 (working-freeware)
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,6624,00.asp
Avoid system sluggishness and freeze ups with this free utility. Boosts your RAM Memory to your target up to 254Kb

RegSeeker (working-freeware)
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/regseeker.html
RegSeeker is a handy tool for managing several popular registry items and searching the registry by keyword. It offers quick access to Startup Entries, Uninstall Information, Color Schemes, History items (URLs, Recent Documents etc) and IE Favorites. The program also includes a registry cleaning feature that finds invalid and unused registry entries, allowing you to delete them. RegSeeker can automatically create a backup before deleting any registry entries. The program comes with an attractive, easy to use interface. Nevertheless it is not intended for complete beginners and you should feel comfortable working with the Windows registry before using it.

Registry Medic v3.0 (best-shareware)
http://www.iomatic.com/
Fix your registry & improve your PC's performance! Is your system becoming increasingly slow and unstable? If so, you need a professional registry cleaner and repair tool – Registry Medic is the answer !

Startup Control Panel (working freeware)
http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml
Screenshot - picture:
http://www.mlin.net/media/StartupCPL.png
Startup Control Panel (working freeware, prevents malicious start-ups)
Startup Control Panel is a nifty control panel applet that allows you to easily configure which programs run when your computer starts. It's simple to use and, like all my programs, is very small and won't burden your system. A valuable tool for system administrators! Startup Control Panel is compatible with all modern versions of Windows, including Windows 95, 98, 98SE, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP. (GroupOwnerNote: Most excellent, catches all start up executable programs - and option to allow or deny. Stop malicious programs from start up.)

SystemSherlock Lite v1.00 (working-freeware)
http://www.kephyr.com/systemsherlocklite/index.phtml
SystemSherlock Lite is a free command line utility designed to analyse changes made to the registry and file system on your Windows workstation. SystemSherlock Lite saves an image of the registry and all your files and folders. Later on - for example after installing some software - you can analyse in detail what changes have been made to your system. You will find out exactly which registry entries and files that have been created, deleted or modified. Very useful to monitor program installations or to keep track of which files and registry keys are tampered with over time. Uninstalling trojans, spyware, viruses and keyloggers is an easy task when you know what modifications the software made to your computer.You can easily specify which parts of the file system and registry you want to monitor using the command line options and the powerful regular expressions feature. SystemSherlock Lite is Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP compatible. Read more in the online manual and FAQ.

A Very Important Message about anti-spyware software:
It is very sad to mention that this sector of Computing Security is a jungle. Not like others, anti-virus or firewalls. There are many bad or fake anti-spyware softwares out here that actually hi-jack your web browsers for one to try to force purchase to get your PC back. This is a must website to view before purchasing any anti-spyware software ! Note that there are legal liabilities for professionals in reporting bad software and this is a compliant website and very known at forums and groups:
Title:    The Spyware Warrior List of Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites 
Description:    Bad, False, Fake products 
URL:    http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm 

SEE: Check any product at this bad-list website first before downloading !
The Spyware Warrior List of Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites
Bad, False, Fake products
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm

Microsoft AntiSpyware is now Windows Defender
[working-freeware from Microsoft] [Has Real Time Shields]
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
Windows Defender  is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it's detected, and a new streamlined interface that minimizes interruptions and helps you stay productive. (Note: This is the only real time protection program in antivirus and antispyware software programs across the industry)

Ad-Aware [working-freeware, personal use - and premium version]
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
Ad-Aware Personal provides advanced protection from known data-mining, aggressive advertising, Trojans, dialers, malware, browser hijackers, and tracking components. This software is downloadable free of charge for personal use.

SUPERAntiSpyware [working-freeware, and premium version]
http://www.superantispyare.com
SUPERAntiSpyware scans your computer for known Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, Dialers, Worms, KeyLoggers, HiJackers and many other types of threats, and allows you to remove or quarantine them. It offers daily (manual) definition updates, as well as home page hijack protection and customizable scan options. Furthermore, the program includes a Repair feature that allows you to restore various settings which are often changed by malware programs, but usually not corrected by simply removing the parasite. The free version lacks real-time blocking and protection as well as several other advanced options.

a-squared Trojan Remover (Free Working Version and Proactive Premium Version)
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/
a-squared (a-squared) is a complementary product to antivirus software and desktop firewalls on MS Windows computers. Antivirus software specializes in detecting classic viruses. Many available products have weaknesses in detecting other malicious software (Malware) like Trojans, Dialers, Worms and Spyware (Adware). a-squared fills the gap that malware writers exploit. Automatic updates: In a-squared Free the updater must be run manually. The auto-update feature of a-squared Personal checks hourly for new available updates and installs them automatically. a-squared Free is freeware! You can download and use it completely for free. You are also allowed to distribute it to third parties. To be able to use it, you only must set up a free a-squared Account, to get access to the update server.

a-squared Anti-Dialer [working-freeware]
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/antidialer/
No chance for the Dialer rip off! Protect your PC with a-squared Anti-Dialer from manipulated dial up connections, which can cause a phone bill of several hundred dollars quickly. a-squared Anti-Dialer provides a complete defense against Dialers. Scan all files on your harddisks for Dialer behavior using the Dialer scanner. The integrated background guard protects the PC from new infections. As soon as a potential Dialer creates or manipulates a dial up connection, the a-squared Anti-Dialer will alert it.

SSA-KeyLogger Clean (working-freeware)
http://majorgeeks.com/_SSA-KeyLogger_Clean_d4725.html
Cleans the spyware keylogger, named Srv.SSA-KeyLogger, secretly steals data from users' Internet sessions, including logins and passwords from online banking sessions, eBay, PayPal, and other programs that use html forms to collect personal information. NOTE: Since the SSA-KeyLogger spyware cannot be installed on the following platforms, it is not necessary to run the SSA-KeyLogger Clean software: Windows 95-98-98SE-ME-NT4

EarthLink Free Software & Tools For All Internet Users [working-freeware security toolbar]
http://www.earthlink.net/software/nmfree/
EarthLink Toolbar: Surf safer and easier with our exclusive ScamBlocker and Pop-Up BlockerSM, plus a convenient Google search added to your browser toolbar. Free download. EarthLink Tools for the Firefox Browser, featuring ScamBlocker: Now you can use the popular Firefox Web browser with our customized EarthLink theme and our own extension—the EarthLink Toolbar featuring ScamBlocker! EarthLink Spy Audit: Do you have spyware on your machine? Find out now—FREE!

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer V1.2.1 [working-freeware, works on home PC]
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/tools/mbsahome.mspx
MBSA 1.2.1 is the free, best practices vulnerability assessment tool for the Microsoft platform the tool helps with the assessment phase of an overall security management strategy. MBSA Version 1.2.1 includes a graphical and command line interface that can perform local or remote scans of Windows systems. MBSA 1.2.1 runs on: Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 systems. (Run this to find all missing Windows Updates, and security analysis of your installed protection sofware and settings).

EULAlyzer 1.1
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/eulalyzer.html
EULAlyzer can analyze license agreements in seconds, and provide a
detailed listing of potentially interesting words and phrases.
Discover if the software you're about to install displays pop-up ads,
transmits personally identifiable information, uses unique identifiers
to track you, or much much more.

Free Download Manager (FDM) [working-freeware / scan for adware]
http://www.freedownloadmanager.org/index.htm
Free Download Manager (FDM) is a full-featured download accelerator and manager. It is absolutely free! Using this software product you can easily download a list of files and whole web sites from any remote server via HTTP, HTTPS and FTP. With FDM the downloading process will be as easy as never before! Microsoft Windows 9x/ME/NT/2000/XP - - - (Scan for adwares)

Microsoft Free Ebook Reader [working-freeware]
http://www.microsoft.com/reader/downloads/default.asp
Get the latest Microsoft Reader software, add-ins, and tools.

ReaderWorks Standard - Create Ebooks (working-freeware)
http://www.overdrive.com/readerworks/software/standard.asp
Imagine building your own eBooks in your home, office or school -- quickly and easily! You can with OverDrive's ReaderWorks Standard 2.0 - the premier eBook authoring and conversion software package that enables you to convert Microsoft Word documents into Microsoft Reader eBooks. ReaderWorks Standard is the perfect tool for the casual user or educator. Best of all, it's absolutely free!

Microsoft Reader eBooks - Create your own eBooks [working-freeware]
http://www.microsoft.com/reader/developers/downloads/rmr.asp
Free from Microsoft - create your own eBooks that can be read in Microsoft Ebook Reader.

OpenOffice.org Free Office Suite [working-freeware](Scan for adware)
http://www.openoffice.org/index.html
OpenOffice.org is a multiplatform and multilingual office suite and an open-source project. Compatible with all other major office suites, the product is free to download, use, and distribute. To help build the community, join us. - - - (Scan for adware)

Windows Media Encoder 9 Series (Create your own home movie, plays in Windows Media Player - needs WebCamera and microphone) [working-freeware] (Also has pda pocket pc creation, encoding - transfer normally with Windows Media Player 9)
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/9series/encoder/default.aspx
Windows Media Encoder 9 Series is a powerful tool for users who want to capture audio and video content using the many innovations in Windows Media 9 Series including high-quality multichannel sound, high-definition video quality, support for mixed-mode voice and music content, and more. Choose from 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the encoder.

Welcome to the JPEG Wizard Online Image Optimizer! [free conversion service or shareware]
http://www.jpegwizard.com/
{Need to convert BMP photos to jpg/jpeg for websites ? My vote!)
The JPEG Wizard demonstrates Pegasus Imaging's ability to shrink and edit JPEG images without the damage of decompression and recompression. TheJPEG Wizard Online Optimizer is a free service of Pegasus Imaging to provide access to the only true JPEG compression optimization available. The JPEG Wizard Online Optimizer will also rotate and mirror your JPEG file. Additionalediting capabilities are available in The JPEG Wizard Windows software application.

Juice (free open source podcast player and subscriber)    
http://juicereceiver.sourceforge.net/index.php
So what is it?
Want to listen to internet audio programs but can't when they are scheduled? This program lets you create your own custom online audio anytime, anywhere. Really. If you want to listen to podcasts, this program is for you. Juice is the premier podcast receiver, allowing users to capture and listen to podcasts anytime, anywhere.
View screenshots:
http://juicereceiver.sourceforge.net/screenshots/index.php

Why should I squeeze Juice?
Juice is free
Juice supports more than 15 languages
Juice supports multiple media players
Juice is free software licensed under the GPL (open source)
Juice's primary purpose is to manage podcasts
Juice has a built-in directory with thousands of listed podcast feeds
Juice has auto cleanup, authentication, centralized feed management and much more
Juice is accessible for blind and visually impaired users (windows version only)
Juice is fresh!

See the list of companies and organisations who are recommending us!
http://juicereceiver.sourceforge.net/recommendations/index.php

Useful resources
We recommend these resources as good places for podcast listeners:
SEE LIST: http://juicereceiver.sourceforge.net/index.php

SourceForge.Net is the premier website to find free Open Source softwares

 http://dictionary.reference.com/tools/
Free software! Get instant dictionary, thesaurus, and encyclopedia access from most Mac and Windows programs.
Dictionary.com Tools
Free software that works with Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com and Reference.com
http://dictionary.reference.com/tools/

Browser Tools
These tools were developed by Lexico, the makers of Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com and Reference.com.

Browser Buttons - No matter where you're browsing, you're only one click away from the answers at Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com or Reference.com. Works with most web browsers.
CleverKeys - From the publishers of Dictionary.com! With this free utility you can look up words in almost any program! You can also find synonyms from Thesaurus.com and search the Web. For Windows or Macintosh.
Dictionary.com Toolbar for Internet Explorer - The answers are right on your browser and just a click away with the Dictionary.com Toolbar! For Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP and Internet Explorer 5.0+.
Mac downloads - Look up words in any application with our free Mac extras:
Sherlock Plug-ins
Word Lookup Data Detectors
Web Tools
Free content for your blog or Web site

On This Day - Updated daily in JavaScript or RSS
Word of the Day - Updated daily in JavaScript or RSS
Third-party Tools
These tools were developed by other software developers.

Firefox Plug-ins new! - With these free plug-ins, you can add Dictionary.com, Reference.com and/or Thesaurus.com to your Mozilla Firefox browser search bar.
Look It Up - By Gavin Shapiro, this program gives dictionary definitions and thesaurus synonyms with ease. You simply enter a query and then you are given the definitions or synonyms for the word that you searched for. For Mac OS 8.1 - OS X.
Word of the Day Dashboard Widget new! - This widget will display the Dictionary.com Word of the Day. Requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
Wordz Toolbar - The WordZ toolbar provides instant, one click access to Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com from a toolbar on your web browser. WordZ is free software published by Socket Software and can be used and distributed as you see fit. For Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP and Internet Explorer 5.0+.