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nLite 1.4

Freeware

Enables you to add external drivers and Windows updates to your original Windows XP installation CD. Once you've added these files, you simply burn another Windows XP installation CD. Note, however, that you still need your original Windows XP serial code. Customise your Windows XP installation.

Requires: Windows XP only

Orbit Downloader 2.4.2

Freeware

Download manager based on P2P technology. It has a smart download logic accelerator that features intelligent dynamic file segmentation. And it has advanced robust multithread download algorithm implemented with high quality. Orbit Downloader can download up to 500% faster with great acceleration.

Requires: Windows 2000, XP or Vista

PC Tools ThreatFire 3.0.12

Freeware

Security tool from PC Tools that was designed to be different, from conception. It does not rely on definition updates, but constantly checks against system activity and warns when it believes something is happening to your machine that is different from the norm. Essentially, it simply keeps an ongoing check on your system activity, before malicious software can affect your machine.

Requires: Windows 2000, XP or Vista

Opera for Windows 9.50 Build 9624

Freeware

This is the first beta release of the forthcoming Opera 9.5 and it's worth downloading if you're an Opera user. It's much faster, the user-interface has been updated and the search bar includes immediate feedback. Bear in mind that this is still a beta preview at this stage.

Requires: Windows 2000, XP or Vista

PC Tools AntiVirus Free 3.6.1.8e

Freeware

With PC Tools AntiVirus you are protected against the most nefarious cyber-threats attempting to gain access to your PC and personal information. Going online without protection against the latest fast-spreading virus and worms, such as Netsky and Mytob, can result in infections within minutes.

Requires: Windows 2000, XP or Vista

Pictomio 0.3.5 Alpha

Freeware

New photo manager and editor that includes a number of unique features. Designed in a way that makes it appear as if itÆs competing with the commercial Adobe Lightroom, it is predominatly a black interface. It contains all the usual information, informing you of the source of your photos and much more. It ships with basic tools to enable you to enhance your photos. You can also export, create a slideshow and share photos.

Requires: Windows XP or Vista