XdN Tweaker is a free tweaking program for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Vista.

Features:
* Changes the number of Folder views Windows saves.
* Resets the folder views Windows has saved.
* Add/Remove classic Windows 2000 user control panel icon.
* Disable/Enable ATI Catalyst Control Center right click on Desktop
(only for use if you have an ATI video card and have the Catalyst Control Center installed).
* Disable/Enable ‘SendTo’ right-click menu.
* Allows you to adjust and tweak TCP/IP settings.
* Disable/Enable ZipFolders.
* Disable/Enable the Outlook Express/Windows Mail splash screen.
* Put the File menu above the Back/Forward buttons in IE7.
* Remove or Replace the Search box in IE7.
* Disable/Enable User Account Control prompts under Vista.
* Disable/Enable the “- Shortcut” text under Vista.
* Attempt to force Vista to better save folder views.
* Disable/Enable Windows Media Player Explorer context menus.
* Add/Remove “Take Ownership” to right-click menus under Vista.
* Disable/Enable the Documents item on the Classic Start Menu.
* Changes “Delete” to “Search…” on Recycle Bin.
* Turn off the annoying full screen “black” UAC prompt.
* Add/Remove the Network Connections icon to Control Panel

(XP/2k3:)
* Enable Classic Search in Explorer and Internet Explorer.
* Disable/Enable Shutdown Reason dialog under Server 2003.
* Disable/Enable Windows scanning AVI files for thumbnails.
* Remove/Restore hidden ASPNET user that prevents auto login.
* Add “Tweak UI” icon to Control Panel (if installed).

Developer: Xenomorph
License: Freeware
OS: Windows All
Size: 0.3 MB
Download XdN Tweaker 0.9.0.7 link

Auslogics BoostSpeed - the ideal solution to speed up your computer and Internet connection. This powerful Windows optimizer will boost Internet connections, tweak Windows to its peak performance, clean registry and block annoying ads. It’s a great way to speed up your PC and keep it clean and optimized.

This is so typical. We buy a new PC and soon it slows down to a crawl. Sometimes we just expect too much perhaps. But all too often, the computer is really running slow.

Why? Remnants of programs you once installed are now clogging the memory and disks. The Windows Registry is filled with junk and rarely defragmented. To top it all, Windows runs services you don’t need.

Luckily for us, computer owners, most of these problems can be reversed. Auslogics BoostSpeed can speed up your computer by cleaning up and defragmenting disks and the Registry, removing bloated software, and applying performance tweaks.

Developer: AusLogics
License: Shareware
OS: Windows All
Size: 3.9 MB
Download Auslogics BoostSpeed 4.1.4.135 link

The xp-AntiSpy is a little utility that lets you disable some built-in update and authentication ‘features’ in WindowsXP.

For example, there’s a service running in the background which is called ‘Automatic Updates’. I don’t know what this service transfers from my machine to other machines on the internet, especially the MS ones. So I play it safe and disable such functions. If you like, you can even disable these functions manually, by going through the System and checking or unchecking some checkboxes. This will take you approximately half an hour. But why wast time when a little neat utility can do the same in 1 minute? This utility was successfully tested by lots of users, and was found to disable all the known ‘Suspicious’ Functions in WindowsXP. It’s customiseable, but comes up with the Default settings, which are recommended.

Developer: Chris Connell
License: Freeware
OS: Windows All
Size: 0.3 MB
Download xp-AntiSpy 3.97 beta 2 link

The Belarc Advisor builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware, missing Microsoft hotfixes, anti-virus status, CIS (Center for Internet Security) benchmarks, and displays the results in your Web browser. All of your PC profile information is kept private on your PC and is not sent to any web server.

Developer: Belarc, Inc.
License: Freeware
OS: Windows All
Size: 1.6 MB
Download Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.4 link

PCThrust increases computer performance by allocating higher portions of CPU power to active applications and games. Very easy to use, fully compliant with all versions of Microsoft Windows and compatible with most software. With PCThrust your computer will run faster than ever before. Boost the performance of your PC the easy way.

PCThrust Details:
* Optimizes games and applications by increasing the CPU priority thread of the currently active application. Automatically de-allocates CPU priority when a new active application is selected.
* Works in the background to optimize applications constantly, raises priority levels to reasonable values to maintain system stability.
* Visual representation in system tray which displays priority optimization for currently active application.

Developer: SwiftDog
License: Shareware
OS: Windows All
Size: 0,9 MB
Download PCThrust 1.5.5.2008 link

RamSmash frees wasted memory back to the pool of available resources. By optimizing memory utilization your computer will operate at stable speeds and never run out of memory. Very easy to use, fully compliant with all versions of Microsoft Windows and automatically frees memory in real-time. Boost the performance of your PC the easy way.

RamSmash Details:
* Optimizes computer memory by freeing wasted memory back to the computer.
* Works in the background to free memory to reasonable values to maintain system stability.
* Visual representation in system tray which displays computer memory available to the system.

Developer: SwiftDog
License: Shareware
OS: Windows All
Size: 0,9 MB
Download RamSmash 1.5.5.2008 link

PCHeal sets the standard for PC optimizing software. PCHeal locates and repairs problems with software and hardware incompatibilities which lead to computer performance issues. Very easy to use, fully compliant with all versions of Microsoft Windows and adjusts itself to your computer specifications. Take your existing PC and revitalize it the easy way.

PCHeal Details:
* Makes direct changes to system registry and system files to enhance memory, screen drawing, animations, refresh rates, cpu threading speeds.
* Automatically adjusts settings and changes made based on computer specifications, complete fault tolerance system implemented.
* Deep system analyzer and diagnostic features which attempt to find and repair any potential problems with the computer affecting its performance.

Developer: SwiftDog
License: Freeware
OS: Windows All
Size: 0,8 MB
Download PCHeal 1.5.5.2008 link

GameHike sets the standard for PC optimizing software. GameHike increases overall speed and squeezes out every last bit of performance your computer is capable of. Very easy to use, fully compliant with all versions of Microsoft Windows and adjusts itself to your computer specifications. Bring your gaming to an all new level.

GameHike Details:
* Makes direct changes to system registry and system files to enhance memory, screen drawing, animations, refresh rates, cpu threading speeds.
* Automatically adjusts settings and changes made based on computer specifications, complete fault tolerance system implemented.
* Deep system analyzer and diagnostic features which attempt to find and repair any potential problems with the computer affecting its performance.

Developer: SwiftDog
License: Shareware
OS: Windows All
Size: 0,8 MB
Download GameHike 1.5.5.2008 link

GameThrust sets the standard for PC and internet optimizing software. GameThrust increases overall speed and performance your computer and internet connection is capable of. Very easy to use, fully compliant with all versions of Microsoft Windows and adjusts itself to your computer specifications. Bring your gaming to the next level.

GameThrust Details:
* Makes direct changes to system registry and system files to enhance memory, screen drawing, animations, refresh rates, cpu threading speeds, internet speed.
* Automatically adjusts settings and changes made based on computer and internet specifications, complete fault tolerance system implemented.
* Deep system analyzer and diagnostic features which attempt to find and repair any potential problems with the computer affecting its performance.

Developer: SwiftDog
License: Shareware
OS: Windows All
Size: 0,8 MB
Download GameThrust 1.5.5.2008 link

XP Tools is a totally integrated suite of powerful PC Utilities to fix, speed up, maintain and protect your computer. With only a few minutes of tweaking, XP Tools will optimize the performance of your computer, corrects problems and helps you to customize your system to suit your needs.

Why XP Tools?
When you run XP Tools, your Windows system will run faster, will crash less often, and will be more private and secure.

This suite of 20 utilities will bring you peace of mind as you lock out the people in your home or office who want to

* snoop into your private files
* install software that you don’t want or need
* just tinker with your computer

XP Tools will erase your Internet tracks, hide your sensitive files and folders, lock your important applications, and give you the tools that you need to fine-tune your computer to your personal needs.

Developer: XPTools Team
License: Shareware
OS: Windows All
Size: 4.0 MB
Download XP Tools Pro 8.8 link