Computer Related

The following software may assist you in various ways, but is NOT endorsed or warranted by Frank Consulting, LLC. Use at your own risk.

7-Zip - File Compression Utility

AutoRuns - shows start up programs

AVG / GRISOFT - Anti-virus Software (BEST)

AVAST! - Anti-virus Software

CamStudio - create AVI's of your desktop, etc

Ccleaner - cleans registry, cookies, etc.

CD Recovery ToolBox - recover CD data

Comodo - firewall

Cute PDF - create PDF files on the fly

DeFraggler - defrag that hard disc

FireFox - Internet Explorer replacement

GIMP - PhotoShop replacement

HiJackThis! - help clean malware 

Installer2Go - Create MSI installation files

IOBit SmartDefrag - keep hard drive tidy

IrfanView - view images and more!

Microsoft Boot Discs - save your system

Microsoft Knowledge Base - MS related answers

Network Magic - useful tools for home networks

NVU - web page creator

Open Office - free office suite

PowerEnc - CD Ripper

Process Explorer - better than task manager (READ DIRECTIONS!)

Recuva! - think those files are deleted? Not so, find them with Recuva!

SpyBot S&D - Spyware Cleaner

SuperAntiSpyware - excellent malware removal tool

Switch audio converter

Tweak UI - tweak XP settings

UltraVNC - Remote control software

VideoLan - Plays MP3's, videos, network streams with out codecs