Here is a list of some small freeware utilities which do not require installation, that I have compiled. I have restricted the list to tiny, installation-free, portable, freeware, general utilities only. Just paste these Tiny’s in a separate folder and use them. All of them worked in my Vista, but if you find difficulty in running them, try running them in the XP/SP2 compatibility mode. And if I have erred somewhere, I’d appreciate it, if you’d bring it to my notice.
CleanAfterMe
It allows you to easily clean files and Registry entries that are automatically created by the Windows operating system during your regular computer work. With CleanAfterMe, you can clean the cookies/history/cache/passwords of Internet Explorer, the ‘Recent’ folder, the Registry entries that record the last opened files, the temporary folder of Windows, the event logs, the Recycle Bin, and more.
KeePass
A password manager or safe, KeePass helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way. You can put all your passwords in one database, which is locked with one master key or a key-disk.
Windows Live Messenger Universal Patcher
WLM Universal Patcher allows you to easily disable banner ads, tabs and ad bar on your Windows Live Messenger client. Additional options include hiding search bar, actions pane, and enabling multiple logons.
Keyfinder
The Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder retrieves your Product Key used to install Windows & Office family of products, from your Registry. It also has a community-updated configuration file that retrieves product keys for many other applications.
TrueCrypt
Free open-source disk encryption software for Windows Vista/XP, Mac OS X, and Linux.
Delete Doctor
Delete locked or sticky files
HijackThis
A general browser hijacker and malware detector
HijackThis Reader
Reads HijackThis log files and tries to give advice on what to fix. It is based on Merijn’s tutorial on the subject, and automatically searches in Pacman’s startup list as well as Tony Klein’s Browser Helper Object (BHO) list
Index.dat scanner
See what’s inside your index.dat file
Power Defragmenter
A Fast Disk Defrager
MiniMize
It minimizes windows to your desktop thumbnail rather than to the taskbar
Madotate
Adds the 3rd dimension to your screen & gives you the ability to move, flip, zoom your open windows, any way which you want.
a2hijack
Allows you to view and edit configured autoruns, services, add-ons, processes, etc
GData anti-worm
A Worm removal tool
CWShredder
Searches for and fixes the dreaded coolwebsearch spyware
Dead Pixel Tester
Check your monitor for dead pixels
SysRestorePoint
Create system restore point in one-click
Unstoppable CD copier
Copies corrupted cd files or parts thereof
PDF ReDirect v 2.0
The full-featured freeware alternative to PDF995 and CutePDF
Drive Icon Changer
Change Icons Of Drives
Porn Filter
An Intelligent porn sites block software! It has a special Intelligent Porn Content Filtering Engine.
Text To Speech Freeware
A text to speech software which supports high quality Natural Voices
Disk Heal
A free useful tool which fixes disk errors which occur after a virus and perform various other tweaks as well.
System Vault
A useful program which provides privacy by enabling only authorized access to any file or folder. It does this by hiding files and folders. The files or folders can then be accessed only upon entering a password.
PopTray
A little POP3 mail checker
POP Peeper
An email notifier that runs in your Windows task bar and alerts you when you have new email on your POP3, IMAP, Hotmail\MSN\LiveMail, Yahoo, GMail, Mail.com, MyWay, Excite, Lycos.com, RediffMail, Juno and NetZero accounts. IMAP supports allows you to access AOL, AIM, Netscape and other services.
AxCrypt
A nice simple tool to properly protect your hidden folder and to encrypt it. AxCrypt is also near-unbreakable, so make sure you don’t forget your password. If you do, your data is lost forever.
ThumbWin
It minimizes windows to a your desktop thumbnail.
bLend
Makes your windows transparent. Nice one !
Glass2K
Makes your windows transparent.
KatMouse
Enhances the functionality of mice with a scroll wheel, offering ‘universal’ scrolling: moving the mouse wheel will scroll the window directly beneath the mouse cursor; and not the one with the keyboard focus. Check it out !
Pistachio
Lets you play around with your desktop & windows and enhances functionality
WinDirStart
Find Out Where All Your Disk Space Has Gone
DeskTop Grabber
Capture your desktop and upload to a FTP in one application
Expired Cookies Cleaner
Deletes or Optimizes expired Cookies
IE Password Viewer
Reveals the passwords stored by Internet Explorer browser
Messenger Password Retriever
A password recovery tool that reveals the passwords of the following instant messenger applications
Sys Info For Windows
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.
RRT
A tool to re-enable Ctrl+Alt+Del, Folder Options and Registry tools
TaskBar Repair Tool
Repair and Customize the Quick Launch, Taskbar and Notification Area
Hostsman
Manage & Edit your Hosts file
WhyReboot
Tries to determine if an installer has requested post-reboot file replacement, or other pending operations that may require a reboot.
WinAudit
PC audit and inventory of software, licenses, security configuration, hardware, network settings, etc, etc.
WinErrors
A simple program for displaying – gasp! – Windows error messages. What that means is that you can either search message explanation by its number or browse the error list. May be a little out-dated, though.
XP-Vista AntiSpy
Helps you disable all the known ‘Suspicious’ Functions in Windows
Vispa For Vista
Also helps you disable all the known ‘Suspicious’ Functions in Windows
ZonedOut
Import, Export and Manager Internet explorers Zones with class.
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