Windows Utilities

Take back control of your computer. Often when you install a program it will set itself to run in the background every time you start Windows. This can tax your system's resources. Advanced Start Up Manager lets you control which programs automatically start with Windows and which don't.

Requirements: Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP
Cost: Free trial; $19.95 to keep

WinPatrol monitors the programs on your computer. It can shorten your computer's startup time by removing unnecessary programs. WinPatrol alerts you to spyware, adware and other uninvited programs. See what cookies have been downloaded from the Internet. Choose which cookies you want to trash.

Requirements: Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, NT and XP
Cost: Free, $19.95 for plus version

Removing programs using Add/Remove in Windows doesn't always work. Sometimes the program is removed but is still listed. MyUninstaller removes programs safely and eliminates the listing. It also provides the program's name, version number, company information, description and more.

Requirements: Windows 98, ME, 2000 and XP
Cost: Free

Sandra is an acronym for System Analyzer/Diagnostic and Reporting Assistant. It is a series of tests and analyzers that let you know what is going on inside your computer. It will test your system memory, temperature, processor speed and other hardware. There is a pay version with more tools available.

Requirements: Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000 and XP
Cost: free; $29.99 for full version

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