Software that I use and recommend http://www.opera-usb.com/ All-In-One browser/mail/rss/news SoftMaker Office 2006 http://www.softmakeroffice.com/ At over 200mb install for MS Office or OpenOffice, using SM is a good alternative. After install there is an oprion to create a USB version. IZArc Portable Version http://www.izarc.org/izarc2go.html Very easy to use zip program. X-Change PDF Reader http://www.docu-track.com/home/prod_user/PDF-XChange_Tools/pdfx_viewer Seems to have more features than Foxit. There is a portable version available also. IrfanView http://www.irfanview.com/ With all the plug-ins- it's hard to beat (very fast start-up too) Can be used from a USB drive. Rainlendar http://www.rainlendar.net/cms/index.php I didn't need all the special icons, sounds, and colors in the paid version anyway. Can be used from a USB drive. TClockEx http://www.rcis.co.za/dale/tclockex/index.htm The best taskbar clock enhancement I've found. WeatherMate http://www.ravib.com/wm/ Can be run from a USB drive. Defraggler http://www.piriform.com/defraggler/builds There is a no-install version available CrapCleaner http://www.ccleaner.com/ You can find the portable and slim (no yahoo toolbar) versions here http://www.ccleaner.com/download/builds I have heard reports of problems after running the registry cleaner module but I use it once a month and have never had an issue. AntiVir (Free Version) http://www.free-av.com/en/download/1/avira_antivir_personal__free_antivirus.html I have used AVG and Avast but AntiVir just works. I have cleaned up friends' systems from infections while using AVG and/or Avast but have yet to do it on systems with AntiVir installed. I know it is nagware but I am able to click an ok button once a day as opposed to a 4 hour cleaning/repairing. SUPERAntiSpyware (Free Version) http://www.superantispyware.com/ One of the best tools I've found. When used in conjunction with MalwareBytes's Anti-Malware you can get rid of most infections but neither free versions provide real-time scanning. MBAM (I use the paid version but there is a scan-only free version) http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php SpywareBlaster http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html Browser protection- Doesn't use any resources. HostsXpert http://www.funkytoad.com/index.php?option=com_content&id=13 What a great hosts file manager. Homer Used with a hosts file. It is a localhost webserver. |