Robert
StrayCat
goodgotd
Hi
Does Ghost 2001 still work well with WINXP?
I always used Ghost in the past(prior to XP), but they kept launching new versions so I assumed it was not recommended anymore.(Or how to milk the customer?)
I guess EASEUS disk copy works a bit like Acronis True Image...(sector by sector copy)
Copmom
Be sure to make a thorough 'checkdisk' before you start cloning!
goodgotd
Member
well, yeah, to most of that, but ghost doesn't care as I use ubcd 4.11 to boot freedos to run it.
I'll see what it does when I get to it.
terri's running (just fine) a test restore from a copied (and dvd saved) ghost image of a 4-gig drive with a basic-needs install including drivers, so I'll never need a win2k install disc for that machine again.
I'm gonna do that for all of 'em.
Robert
StrayCat
W2K...I sometimes wish I hadn't replaced it with XP.
I still have that version and I'd love to work with it again.But I don't know if it's possible to make a dual boot *after* you have XP installed.
There should be a trick to do this but I can't find the workaround anymore.
Thanks for the nfo ,goodgotd!
:)
But I do still have an image of W2K ,but I guess then again I need a special entry to adjust the boot.ini file.
goodgotd
Member
new link for WinFF: http://www.winff.org/
maizeydaze
Member
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maizeydaze
Member
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Quantum Dragon
Member
Let me add a few freeware sites to this list !
Adding links for individual freeware programs I like would take a month (at least) :)
Freeware World Team : http://www.all4you.dk/FreewareWorld/links.php
Freeware Guide : http://www.freeware-guide.com/
Freeware Files : http://www.freewarefiles.com/
JerryChance
Member
For those of you who haven't yet come across the infamous Gizmo, go to this link to find "The Best-ever Freeware Utilities" list. Something for everyone. Whilst you're there sign up to his free Newsletter; it is truly brilliant! I would subsequently recommend that you sign up to the 'Premium Edition' - unsurpassable value for the wannabe Geeks! It's okay I'm not on the payroll - just an ardent fan!!
The link for the Freeware is - http://www.techsupportalert.com/
Good hunting!
Love, Light and Peace
JC
Thanks for suggesting Piky Basket.
There is a new version of PikyBasket at http://www.conceptworld.com/Piky/
PikyBasket is now part of PikySuite.
watcher13
Member
Here's something that might make this thread worth reactivating:
http://lifehacker.com/5098944/free-software-were-most-thankful-for
Lifehacker.org Thanksgiving poll of 1,100 votes on the free apps their thankful for.
Most vets will recognize them, but you might see a new one and it should be valuable for newbies. Like many, I respect lifehacker as a resource.
Anonymous
Unregistered
http://bhandler.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!70F64BC910C9F7F3!1844.entry WINDOWS VISTA GOODIES Ultimate List of Free Windows Vista Software from Microsoft
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Quantum Dragon
Member
Here are some links to "Freeware (and Open-Source)" programs and tools:
First (always) is security: http://www.techsupportalert.com/pc/security-tools.html
http://www.freewaregenius.com/2009/04/07/the-best-free-antivirus-a-comparison/
Then you can visit these:
http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/12/30/ten-lesser-know-must-have-free-programs-part-1/
http://www.freewaregenius.com/2007/10/29/reinstall-windows-and-outfit-your-system-with-all-freeware-programs/
http://www.freewaregenius.com/2009/06/23/forty-three-of-the-best-free-windows-enhancements-that-you-should-know-about/
After that (in your free time), check weekly here for more:
http://www.techsupportalert.com/
http://www.freewaregenius.com/
http://www.makeuseof.com/
Hope some of this will help
Quantum Dragon AKA Paul
Idunnobutiwastold
Gaming Acolyte
I'm SURE that a Master listing of Freeware / Open-Source applications would be a terrific time-saver for many computer users, if it were possible to compile. Here's my addition (which I THINK hasn't been mentioned yet). http://www.cnet.com has an annual survey for selecting the best Web 2.0 Internet applications. The survey relies on votes sent it by users worldwide. The 2009 results are posted here.
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Finalists:
http://www.cnet.com/html/ww/100/2009/winners.html
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Nominees:
http://www.cnet.com/html/ww/100/2009/categories.html
Whiterabbit-uk
Games Guru
Thanks for bringing this back to the front page Quantum. I think i'll make it a sticky as theres so much here. oop's, it already is, lol
I wish I had the time to create a synopsis similar to the ones that G@rgoyle has done for the games and browser games, but I know she took quite some time to prepare them. maybe i'll work on it slowly then post it next year, lol.
Regards
WR
tiniki
Member
Cool!So many freeware links,very useful for me! Here is my additon:
http://www.download.com (I always use this one)
http://www.glaryutilities.com
http://www.x2xsoft.com
http://www.freefileszone.com/
http://freedownloadsoft.com
http://freedownloadmanager.org/downloads/
http://www.download32.com
http://www.freefilesdownloads.com/
http://www.freeware-palm-software.com
Hope be helpful!
Idunnobutiwastold
Gaming Acolyte
Freenew.net (Beta): Access links to mainstream freeware from a single webpage.
Freenew.net has a listing of freeware applications, which are clearly organized in table-form.
The selection is heavily focused on established offerings, favored by many computer users.
A legend is included, alerting the user to the particularities of certain programs:
* means a Toolbar is installed.
# means that "Silent Installations" are Forbidden.
+ means that the Software will be downloaded from tested & trusted sources.
Freeware Categories on the site:
— Browsers.
— Communications.
— Anti-Virus & Firewall.
— Anti-Spyware.
— System Utilites.
— Office Software.
— Audio & Video.
— Imaging.
— CD & DVD Tools.
— Desktop Enhancement.
— File Sharing & Transfer.
— Compression & Backup.
— Runtimes & Drivers.
— Benchmarking.
— Others.
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