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Cobian Backup 9.5

Freeware

Multi-threaded program that can be used to schedule and backup your files and directories from their original location to other directories/drives in the same computer or other computer in your network. FTP backup is also supported in both directions (download and upload).

Requires: Windows 2000, XP or Vista

CrossLoop 2.3

Freeware

Created to simplify the process of securely working with others located in different physical locations across diverse network environments. CrossLoop enables you to see the screen and control the mouse and keyboard on a remote computer using VNC. It is as if you are working side by side at the same PC.

Requires: Windows 2000, XP or Vista

EASEUS Partition Manager Home 2.0

Freeware

Create, delete and format partitions, resize and move them as well as hide or show particular areas of your drive. You can also use this partition manager to organise folders and files which may enhance certain aspects of your PCs performance as well as safeguard important data.

Requires: Windows 2000, XP or Vista

Copernic Desktop Search 3

Freeware

Once installed, Copernic will ask you which types of content you wish to index (files, emails, contacts, bookmarks, history etc). It will also allow you to specify particular folders to add to the index. Copernic will then index the contents of your hard drive(s), including network drives (if you choose).

Requires: Windows XP or Vista

Desktops 1.0

Freeware

Virtual desktop manager from Microsoft that enables you to open up to four desktops and then quickly move between them. You could have your burning software open full-screen on desktop 2, whilst desktop 1 is used for your regular apps, such as your browser, email client and so on.

Requires: Windows 2000, XP or Vista

Foxit PDF Reader 2.3.3309

Freeware

With a download size of less than 2.5MB, Foxit is an extremely light and speedy PDF reader with an almost non-existent installation process. This makes it extremely portable; just slip it on a USB key or CD and you can use it anywhere with little fuss. The latest v2.3 ships with a host of new features.

Requires: Windows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP or Vista