Boot 95
allows you to easily check or uncheck all the settings
(including the undocumented ones) influencing the boot
procedure of your Win95 system. Requires VB40032. Get the program ZIP file [\WIN\UT_SYSTM\BOOT95.ZIP]
ClearDoc
automatically clears the Win95 Document menu after a
specified amount of time. Features include the ability to
bypass confirmations, and the ability to choose whether the
files are deleted to the Recycle Bin or not. Get the program ZIP file [WIN\UT_DSKFI\DOCCLEAR.ZIP]
File Ferret 32
is a powerful file locating utility for Win95. Features
include the ability to search multiple disk drives,
multiple file masks, date/size ranges, test searches,
export and printing capabilities, and more. Get the program ZIP file [WIN\UT_DSKFI\FERRET32.ZIP]
Fshred
is a powerful file deletion utility that helps prevent the
reconstruction of deleted files. It renames the file to be
deleted and overwrites it at least twice with nonsense
characters before finally deleting it. Requires VBRUN300. Get the program ZIP file [WIN\UT_DSKFI\FSHRED.ZIP]
Lock Workstation
is a system security package for Win95 that adds password
protection to the following keys: CTRL+ALT+DEL, ALT+TAB,
and CTRL+ESC. Features include a log file of the attempts
to access your machine, the ability to play a wav file
every time someone enters the wrong password, and the
ability to display a custom message to the person that is
trying to enter your machine. Requires the 32-bit VB4
runtime files. Get the program ZIP file [WIN\UT_SYSTM\LOCKWK11.ZIP]
Magic Shell
is a unique icon-less program management shell for Windows.
This allows you to design a screen using a bitmapped
graphic file with "hot spots" that you define with a mouse.
Clicking on a defined region can then activate a program.
Other features include screen linking, batch execution,
command line options, and more. Get the program ZIP file [WIN\UT_SYSTM\MAGICSHL.ZIP]
Calendar 97
is a computerized monthly calendar for the home, optimized
to print a nice calendar to display on your refrigerator.
Holidays, moon phases and daylight/standard time changes
are automatically displayed. You can add various events
such as birthdays, anniversaries, or any annual, monthly or
one time events. Requires Win95. Get the program ZIP file [WIN\UT_SYSTM\PERSCAL1.ZIP]
Reading is Kids' Stuff
is a complete system for selecting and tracking books your
child reads. The expandable database contains over 800
quality children's books with detailed information on each
book, such as type, subject, pages, and reading level. You
can also print reports of books to read, books that have
been read, and books you own. Get the program ZIP file [WIN\HOME\READKS10.ZIP]
Secret Agent (16-bit)
allows off-line access to all the information Netscape
saves in its disk cache. When you close down your link to
your service provider, you can revisit all the pages you
accessed during your session, complete with in-line images
and working links between accessed pages. You can extract
graphic files, examine HTML source code, and build full
off-line versions of the best multimedia web presentations.
Requires WIN31+ and Netscape 1.1 or higher. Get the program ZIP file [WIN\COMMUNIC\SA16V120.ZIP]
Docu-Clear
can automatically delete files from the Win95 Documents
menu, as well as delete leftover installation files from
the TEMP directory. This is an easy way to help clean up
your hard drive. Get the program ZIP file [WIN\UT_DSKFI\SETUP_DC.ZIP]
Solitile for Windows
is based on the ancient game of Majhongg, where you try to
remove pairs of matched tiles to clear the playing field.
Features include several different tile sets and board
layouts, a MIDI soundtrack, the ability to take back
multiple moves, and much more. Get the program ZIP file [WIN\GAMES\SOLWIN.ZIP]
Treesize
adds an entry to the context menu of a folder or drive that
shows you the size of the folder, recursively including all
subfolders. Scanning is done in a thread and the wasted
space can be displayed, so it is easy to find areas on the
disk where a lot of space is wasted. The results can be
printed in a report. Requires Win95. Get the program ZIP file [WIN\UT_SYSTM\TREESIZE.ZIP]
DOS Pick
Notyet
is a unique and challenging arcade game where you must try
to match up colored trigrams to clear a level before
advancing to more complex levels. Your "blaster" resides in
the center of several spinning circles, and you shoot the
trigrams so they will line up. Special effects such as
warps, black holes, yin/yangs, and more will impede your
progress. Requires a 486+, 8 meg RAM, and VGA. A soundcard
is recommended. Get the program ZIP file [DOS\MVP\NOTYET.ZIP]