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The Official Download Thread MK-II
Ok guys :)
Unfortunately, I broke the original download thread (d'oh) -
Here's a shiny new one though- Please post any links to free legal downloads that you come across, state what it is, which category you want it adding to and provide a link.
I'll add the link & who posted it into the correct category each time I update the thread (and I won't break it this time!!!)
Please don't link to any torrent sites :)
I'll add the link to this thread into my signature.
Thanks!
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Antivirus, AntiSpyware & PC Optimisation Tools
orchnite:
Hi All I always use this site http://www.techsupportalert.com to get all my free legal software. I only pay for my Operating System and Antivirus, everything else is free. hope this helps someone 
cuzzy:
http://free.grisoft.com/ww.homepage Download AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition - trusted by 70 millions of users Basic antivirus and antispyware protection for Windows available to download for free. Limited features, no support, for private and non-commercial use only. The most downloaded software on CNET's Download.com Quality proven by 70 millions of users Easy to download, install and use Protection against viruses and spyware Compatible with Windows Vista and Windows XP
bob_nugget:
Absolutely brilliant free disk defragmenter for windows - I know windows has one, but this is better, it can run even if your disk is nearly full up, and moves frequently used files to faster parts of the disk. http://www.kessels.com/Jkdefrag/ Just double click to run if you aren't a nerd, and leave it for a while to speed up your PC. If you are a nerd like me, it has lots of different disk optimisation options - if someone wants me to speed up their PC for them, this usually helps! This is an optimisation tool.
samwhitewick:
This is a guide I wrote for another forum.... Hi all, This is a guide for increasing your pcs performance and clearing up space.... Removing temporary Internet files, cookies etc These files collect up from internet pages you have browsed and files you may have unzipped. They can take up space. ccleaner can clean this up with a click! http://www.ccleaner.com/ Defrag your Hard Disk Drive Defraging you hard drive can speed up start up times, make it quicker copying files to your HD and just generally speed up your PC. Windows has a built in defrag utility but AusLogics is a lot quicker and more efficient! http://www.download.com/Auslogics-Di...-10567503.html See where files are stored and how big they are Winderstat is a good utility for looking at the files on your pc. The program represents your files in colourful blocks. The bigger the block the bigger the file size. This is great for hunting down big, unwanted files http://windirstat.info/ Make start up times quicker Fed up of waiting for windows to load? Want windows to start up quicker? Then stop unwanted programs starting up on start up with webkeysoft windows startup utility. This also has a number of other features! http://www.filedudes.com/WebKeySoft_...oad-48052.html Remember: If you want better performance all the time, add some more ram or upgrade some other hardware in you pc
Lemming:
Netstumbler ( http://www.netstumbler.com/ ) is a free wireless networking utility for scanning your local networks. It's very useful for finding networks in your area and for checking signal strength around your home or office to find the best spot to use your laptop.
xill:
Personal Edition is Free The Secunia PSI protects against software vulnerabilities 626,774 users have already installed the Secunia PSI and 53,426,419 user applications are currently monitored. The Secunia PSI is the FREE security tool that is designed with the sole purpose of helping you secure your computer from software vulnerabilities. Software vulnerabilities affect all applications installed on your computer, from the Operating System down to your email client, office application, instant messaging, and so on https://psi.secunia.com/
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Audio/Video Files & Codecs
ChipSticks:
http://www.free-codecs.com/K_lite_co...k_download.htm A big pack of the most standard video and audio codecs required to play video on your pc. Really handy, no trying to work out which codec you're missing, covers just about everything.
ODB_69:
G-SPOT http://www.headbands.com/gspot/ GSpot is a free utility which identifies the codec required to play an AVI file and supplies other information as well.
chrishill:
couple to add to the video section... VLC media player plays just about anything regardless of codec and format of both video and audio and has just about every playback option you could ever need to 'tweak' your playback. Best video player out there IMO: VLC MPC (media player classic) Stripped down version of Media Player for those who don't like the uber-cluttered version you now get from Microsoft: Media Player Classic (lots of other handy tools on there but look for 'media player classic')
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Drivers & Utilities, Browsers
jah128:
Morning JB, might as well add the usual suspects again: (BROWSERS) Firefox 3 - Web Browser http://www.getfirefox.com ]
Agent_Silver:
Web Browser...opera...superb, light, quick, give it a go, you won't look back....you need to download a lot of add ons to make firefox as good as this (I do like firefox3) but http://www.opera.com/ is just simply great straight away
benwoodcock:
I'll second opera. It's great although I prefer firefox' addons  There's a great guide at BYO: http://www.buildyourown.org.uk/forum...TOPIC_ID=12154 ;)
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Developer & Productivity Tools
jah128:
Morning JB, might as well add the usual suspects again: (DEVELOPER) Eclipse - JAVA (and other programming language) IDE http://www.eclipse.org/
Ungreat:
Not sure of the category.  Celtx free screenwriting and pre-production software. Firefox is required for it to run.
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Miscellaneous
ODB_69:
Peer Guardian http://phoenixlabs.org/pg2/ PeerGuardian 2 is Phoenix Labs’ premier IP blocker for Windows. PeerGuardian 2 integrates support for multiple lists, list editing, automatic updates, and blocking all of IPv4 (TCP, UDP, ICMP, etc), making it the safest and easiest way to protect your privacy on P2P.
raptorcigs:
This actualy saves you money SSC Service Utility for Epson Stylus Printers SSC Service Utility allow you to do many amazing things with Your Epson printer : 1) Work directly with CSIC in Epson Stylus printers cartridges. 2) Reset or rewrite any chip using special addon device. 3) Freeze internal ink counters. 4) Reset internal ink counters even with empty cartridges. 5) Separate cleaning of color and black heads for all Epson inkjet printers, powerful cleaning mode. 6) Hot swapping of cartridges supported. 7) Resetting of protection counter (even then it is already full). 8) More then 100 different Epson printers supported http://www.ssclg.com/epsone.shtml
duckmagicuk2:
Freeguide (free TV guide manager): http://www.artificialworlds.net/freeguide/Main/HomePage Freeguide used to be a PITA to install and get running if you weren't sure what you're doing, but I think it's probably better now.
jeffbhoy:
Log me in.... Remote Access software..... a great free way to access your home pc from work/holiday etc... https://secure.logmein.com/home.asp Have fun... 
BalSci:
Free Ebooks at: http://www.memoware.com/ http://www.planetpdf.com/free_pdf_ebooks.asp http://www.floodle.net/ http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page http://www.free-ebooks.net/ Free Databases at: http://www.memoware.com/
bunnygirlbaby:
Apologies if already posted but I couldn't find it when I searched. All those that remember the WHSmith magazine download - well here's another courtesy of Magazines on Demand: http://www.magazinesondemand.co.uk/P...s/Default.aspx See on left hand side for "Download a Free Magazine" button. I used my mum in law's details to register so don't know if you can use the details you used with the WHS one. Have fun!
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Mobile Phone Utilities
ding:
morning jb here is a link for the mobile phone utilities http://www.zedge.net/ free ringtones, wallpapers, themes, games,video etc etc, you have to sign up to down load but its free and i have had no problems
Bluearmy01:
Please post in Mobiles section.... .http://mosh.nokia.com A good place for free mobile phone goodies - Ringtones, Games, Applications, Themes etc. Mainly for Nokia phones operating Symbian platforms but the music, pics etc will work on most phones. Cheers
BalSci:
Free PDA Software at: http://www.freewareppc.com/ http://www.pdagold.com/software/list.asp?p=1 http://www.pocketpcfreewares.com/en/index.php
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Download Sites (Multiple Files Available)
Shengis:
http://portableapps.com/ Loads of software that can be run from a USB drive or directly. No need to install any of it, just run it. Includes stuff like Openoffice and Firefox. Something for everyone
ODB_69:
JB....just found loads here, all sorts though: http://www.filedudes.com/files/Location_G_Spot.html
andy108uk:
jb i think a link to www.filehippo.com would be pretty good. all the best free stuff on there.
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Just to repeat what I said in the title- when you provide a link please also state which category you would like it posting in
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