software

all tools are free and portable unless otherwise noted
many are my day-to-day tools/utilities and may not suit your needs

software alternatives

7-Zip - 7-zip.org 7-zip.org/a/7z920.exe 7-zip.org/a/7z920-x64.msi portableapps.com/apps/utilities/7-zip_portable don't bother using winrar or any other archiver. portable through portableapps installer IrfanView - irfanview.info irfanview.info/files/iview438_setup.exe irfanview.info/files/iview438.zip portableapps.com/apps/graphics_pictures/irfanview_portable fast image viewer, good format support, plugins. portable through portableapps installer -> irfanview.info/plugins.htm Iron - srware.net/en/software_srware_iron.php srware.net/downloads/srware_iron.exe srware.net/downloads/IronPortable.zip alternative to chrome (based off chromium) without built-in google tracking -> admdownload.adobe.com/bin/live/flashplayer00pp_ha_install.exe PepperFlash (PPAPI) online installer, for any chromium derivative LibreOffice - libreoffice.org libreoffice.org/download libreoffice.org/download/portable-versions alternative to openoffice, compatible with microsoft office Notepad++ - notepad-plus-plus.org notepad-plus-plus.org/download fosshub.com/Notepad-Plus-Plus.html advanced text/code editor. "minimalist" package is portable qBittorrent - qbittorrent.org fosshub.com/qBittorrent.html sourceforge.net/projects/qbittorrent/files/latest portableapps.com/apps/internet/qbittorrent_portable simple torrent client without ads or other junk. portable through portableapps installer TeraCopy - codesector.com/teracopy codesector-eu.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/teracopy.exe alternative copy/cut/move handler. can install portable

general/uncategorized utilities

AppLocale - microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=2043 download.microsoft.com/download/1/2/9/1294094c-c6d3-48d0-9b3b-2a7befca7098/apploc.msi ancient utility to run executables in a different system language spotty results on newer operating systems, requires install ASUS Recovery - www.asus.com/supportonly/ASUS%20Recovery/HelpDesk_Download/ initiate Asus factory recovery from windows 8 Audacity - audacity.sourceforge.net sourceforge.net/projects/audacity/files/latest portableapps.com/apps/music_video/audacity_portable lame.buanzo.org/#lamewindl audio editor. lame and ffmpeg plugins are useful, portable downloads available BlueScreenView - nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html nirsoft.net/utils/bluescreenview.zip nirsoft.net/utils/bluescreenview-x64.zip read and analyse bsod/stop error logs BootSafe - foolishit.com/bootsafe download.foolishit.com/BootSafe.zip force safe mode from windows. you can also use msconfig for this Browser Chooser - browserchooser.codeplex.com browserchooser.codeplex.com/downloads/get/356341 select browser when opening urls. useful for dev work or a workaround for Iron. requires install ConEmu - conemu.github.io fosshub.com/ConEmu.html advanced console with tabs, customization, loads of stuff you won't use CurrPorts (cports) - nirsoft.net/utils/cports.html nirsoft.net/utils/cports.zip nirsoft.net/utils/cports-x64.zip lists open TCP/IP and UDP ports per-application DRevitalize - drevitalize.com repair bad and slow sectors on hard drives and other media. paid, old dos version free Don't Sleep - softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/DontSleep softwareok.com/Download/DontSleep.zip softwareok.com/Download/DontSleep_x64.zip blocks shutdown/reboot/sleep. good during long tasks DoNothing - stephan-brenner.com/?p=190 stephan-brenner.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/DoNothing.zip dummy executable useful as a stand-in or for replacing other exes Drive Name - donationcoder.com/CodingSnacks/ web.archive.org/web/20060222131534/tanyvska.co.uk/DC/Drive%20Namer.exe rename drives, including optical (file missing, mirror on archive.org) DriverStore Explorer - driverstoreexplorer.codeplex.com driverstoreexplorer.codeplex.com/releases/view/99694 manage old drivers building up in the windows driverstore Dummy File Creator (DFC) - donationcoder.com/CodingSnacks/ donationcoder.com/CodingSnacks/files/DFC/DFC.zip makes junk files of specific size. useful for testing transfers Hardware Vendor Detection - acer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/14387/ global-download.acer.com/SupportFiles/Files/HWID/APP/HWVendorDetection.exe useful when multiple vendors are used across hardware subversions eg. broadcom, intel, atheros drivers available for different laptop models ei.cfg Removal Utility - code.kliu.org/misc/winisoutils/ code.kliu.org/misc/winisoutils/eicfg_removal_utility.zip makes windows 7 isos universal by removing a single config file ETS (Elevate To System) - foolishit.com/ets download.foolishit.com/ETS.zip elevates a process to the system user. bypassing file, folder, or registry permissions (dangerous) Explorer++ - explorerplusplus.com alternative file browser, useful for dedicated admin shell or explorer workaround Ext2Fsd - ext2fsd.com sourceforge.net/projects/ext2fsd/files/latest/download mount linux partitions on windows, assign drive letters. requires install Flash Player Removal Tool - helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-windows.html download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/support/uninstall_flash_player.exe goodbye flash Folder2Iso - trustfm.net/software/utilities/Folder2Iso.php dumps a folder to an iso file. pretty simple Handle - technet.microsoft.com/en-ca/sysinternals/bb896655.aspx live.sysinternals.com/handle.exe checks for open files based on a string and displays the process. command line, portable. best installed in system32 for cmd access Hiren's BootCD - hiren.info/pages/bootcd hirensbootcd.org/download kiosk.neocities.org/boot.html far too many tools to note. a well rounded boot disc HoneyView - bandisoft.com/honeyview/ down.bandisoft.com/honeyview/HONEYVIEW-SETUP.EXE down.bandisoft.com/honeyview/HONEYVIEW-PORTABLE.ZIP fast comic archive and image viewer ->Pre-Bandisoft version 3 www.honeyview.org/download/ www.honeyview.org/download/HV3-SETUP-GL.EXE www.honeyview.org/download/HV3P-EN-20131002.zip HostsMan - www.abelhadigital.com/hostsman hosts file management. makes updating and merging easy can break or totally block sites, use exclusion list when needed HxD - mh-nexus.de/en/hxd mh-nexus.de/downloads/HxDSetupEN.zip mh-nexus.de/downloads/HxDen.zip well rounded hex editor. installer (with right click menu) and portable versions available IETester - my-debugbar.com/wiki/IETester test various ancient versions of internet explorer in one application ImageMetaDataStripper - codewelt.com/stripper codewelt.com/dl/stripper/Image_MetaData_Stripper_10-Win32-MinGW44.zip removes metadata such as camera type, editor/program, geotags, and comments from images iNFekt NFO Viewer - infekt.ws infekt.ws/#downloads correctly reads stylized info files included with torrents and other downloads InfraRecorder - infrarecorder.org fosshub.com/InfraRecorder.html disc burning and ripping. portable and installer versions available ISO Toolkit - askvg.com/iso-toolkit (no longer available) github.com/chrisdee/Tools/tree/master/ISO/ISOToolKit/ISO%20Toolkit%205.0 github.com/chrisdee/Tools/raw/master/ISO/ISOToolKit/ISO%20Toolkit%205.0/ISOToolkit.exe mount, extract, rip, burn, create iso files LastActivityView - nirsoft.net/utils/computer_activity_view.html nirsoft.net/utils/lastactivityview.zip scrapes information about user and computer events (launched programs, files opened) Mail PassView (mailpv) - nirsoft.net/utils/mailpv.html (can't link download directly) recover passwords and account information from common email clients Md5Checker - getmd5checker.com getmd5checker.com/download/latest/Md5Checker.zip drag and drop, check and compare multiple md5 hashes MyUninstaller - nirsoft.net/utils/myuninst.html nirsoft.net/utils/myuninst.zip alternative to add or remove programs/programs and features Network Password Recovery (netpass) - nirsoft.net/utils/network_password_recovery.html (can't link download directly) extract passwords for network shares and other microsoft network services NetTime - timesynctool.com timesynctool.com/NetTimeSetup-314.exe extremely reliable time services alternative. not portable workaround for bad CMOS clocks or computers using UTC for unix NirLauncher - launcher.nirsoft.net launcher.nirsoft.net/download.html every nirsoft tool in one package with categories, descriptions, and help read below downloads for more packages including the complete sysinternals suite NRG to ISO - nrgtoiso.com softsea.com/download/NRG-to-ISO.html converts nero's nrg format to a much more usable iso OEM-DM Key Dumper - forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/50379 pulls the embedded hardware license key included in newer 8 machines OpenVPN - openvpn.net build.openvpn.net/downloads/releases/latest/openvpn-install-latest-stable-x86_64.exe build.openvpn.net/downloads/releases/latest/tap-windows-latest-stable.exe openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/downloads.html GUI and TAP driver required for openvpn, listed for reference. not portable PBSVC - evenbalance.com/index.php?page=pbsvcfaq.php evenbalance.com/downloads/pbsvc/pbsvc.exe PunkBuster setup tool, upgrades or removes services and extra files Process Hacker - processhacker.sourceforge.net processhacker.sourceforge.net/downloads.php advanced task manager and much much more ProduKey - nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html nirsoft.net/utils/produkey.zip nirsoft.net/utils/produkey-x64.zip view windows and office product keys. note: oem preactivation keys are useless for reactivation QuickSetDNS - nirsoft.net/utils/quick_set_dns.html nirsoft.net/utils/quicksetdns.zip easily manage DNS settings per-interface and save multiple configs RAD Video Tools - radgametools.com/bnkdown.htm radgametools.com/down/Bink/RADTools.exe playback and some odd editing/export tools for the bink video format useful when hacking apart games RAM Disk - softperfect.com/products/ramdisk softperfect.com/download/freeware/ramdisk_setup.exe easy to use ramdisk software. requires driver so not portable RAMMap - technet.microsoft.com/en-ca/sysinternals/ff700229.aspx live.sysinternals.com/RAMMap.exe breaks down memory usage, can reveal hidden leaks like misbehaving drivers ReAct - foolishit.com/react foolishit.com/download/react download.foolishit.com/ReAct.zip useful activation functions. wizard, phone, rearm, change key and check info RegAlyzer - safer-networking.org/products/regalyzer spybotupdates.com/files/regalyz-1.6.2.16.exe http://portableapps.com/apps/utilities/regalyzer-portable advanced registry editor, use over regedit. portable through portableapps installer RegSeeker - hoverdesk.net fosshub.com/RegSeeker.html registry search, editing, cleaning, startup and install entries, other useful locations Resource Hacker - angusj.com/resourcehacker angusj.com/resourcehacker/reshack_setup.exe view, export, and modify exe and dll resources. useful for theming RMPrepUSB - rmprepusb.com rmprepusb.com/documents/rmprepusb-beta-versions good for formatting and testing bootable flash media, includes small emulator Rufus - rufus.akeo.ie ISO to USB loader, windows and linux, UEFI support. better than microsoft tools ShadowExplorer - shadowexplorer.com shadowexplorer.com/downloads.html browse and extract files from automatic shadow copies. portable version available SoftPerfect File Recovery - softperfect.com/products/filerecovery softperfect.com/download/freeware/file_recovery.exe real basic file recovery, quick but not always effective Spectro - spectro.enpts.com spectro.enpts.com/download.php quick audio spectrum analyzer. useful for verifying loseless audio files and comparing against lossy requires install, portable afterwards but context menu shortcut is useful Steam Validator - ghacks.net/2014/06/12/validate-steam-games-one-go ghacks.net/download/104184 mass verifies every game in your steam library Syncplay - syncplay.pl syncplay.pl/download synchronize playback of local video files with multiple users works with common media players, requires install Sysinternals Live - live.sysinternals.com quickly download sysinternals tools without dealing with zip files Sysinternals Suite - technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb842062.aspx download.sysinternals.com/files/SysinternalsSuite.zip every sysinternals application in one package. makes bulk updating easier System Restore Explorer - nicbedford.co.uk/software/systemrestoreexplorer nicbedford.co.uk/files/InstallSystemRestoreExplorer.msi mount and extract files from system restores rather than performing a full restore requires install, portable afterwards TakeOwnershipPro - top-password.com/take-ownership-pro.html top-password.com/download/TakeOwnershipPro.exe mass folder/file permission changes without going through convoluted explorer menus be careful what you take ownership of. requires install, portable afterwards TeamSpeak - teamspeak.com ftp.4players.de/pub/hosted/ts3/releases/ teamspeak.gameserver.gamed.de/ts3/releases/ voip client, listed for reference. not portable TeamViewer - teamviewer.com teamviewer.com/en/download/windows.aspx download.teamviewer.com/download/TeamViewerQS_en.exe download.teamviewer.com/download/TeamViewerPortable.zip simple remote software, no accounts needed. quicksupport requires no client install TrueCrypt - truecrypt.ch download.truecrypt.ch/current/TrueCrypt%20Setup%207.1a.exe strong encryption. installer can extract portable application Portable-VirtualBox - vbox.me VMs on the go, loads/unloads required drivers ProtectionID - pid.gamecopyworld.com scans and idenifies DRM in game files, directories, and CDs Unstoppable Copier - www.roadkil.net/program.php?ProgramID=29 www.roadkil.net/download.php?FileID=421&ProgramID=29 designed for file recovery on physically damaged but accessible hard disks. good for mass backup VB-Audio Virtual Cable - vb-audio.pagesperso-orange.fr/Cable/ virtual audio input/output, simular to virtual audio cable but free. requires install Visual BCD Editor (visualbcd) - boyans.net boyans.net/DownloadVisualBCD.html opens and edits windows boot configurations/menus without command line tools extremely dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. portable after install Vistalizator - froggie.sk froggie.sk/download/Vistalizator.exe froggie.sk/download.html install and change system language after initial setup vista/7 only, additional language packs listed on page WebBrowserPassView - nirsoft.net/utils/web_browser_password.html (can't link download directly) recover passwords from common browsers WebcamViewer - bustatech.com/webcam-viewer bustatech.com/?smd_process_download=1&download_id=1748 basic webcam testing with snapshots and video size options ->version 1 (somewhat simpler) www.bustatech.com/webcamviewer-a-simple-viewer-for-webcam www.bustatech.com/wp-content/uploads/files/WebcamViewer%20V1.0.zip WhatInStartup - nirsoft.net/utils/what_run_in_startup.html nirsoft.net/utils/whatinstartup.zip nirsoft.net/utils/whatinstartup-x64.zip manage applications running on login, not as in-depth as autoruns WinAIO Maker Professional - joshcellsoftwares.com/products/winaiomaker joshcellsoftwares.com/download/?appID=WAIO builds and edits all-in-one windows install ISOs WinCDEmu - wincdemu.sysprogs.org wincdemu.sysprogs.org/download wincdemu.sysprogs.org/portable ISO mounting and virtual disc drive management. portable, loads/unloads driver WinContig (wcontig) - wincontig.mdtzone.it/en mdtzone.it/Files/WContig.zip defragments files or folders selectively. useful for booting large ISOs that must be contingous Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool - wudt.codeplex.com wudt.codeplex.com/downloads/get/96313 official method for creating bootable USB installers. requires install, portable afterwards Windows Easy Transfer - windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-easy-transfer XP x86 XP x64 Vista x86 Vista x64 microsoft's official migration tool, transfer over usb or a network. to 7 only requires install, portable afterwards Windows Expert Tool - forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/26240 extracts passwords from many common programs and dumps them to text files sets off antivirus software a lot WSUS Offline Update - www.wsusoffline.net download.wsusoffline.net downloads windows updates for offline deployment. works with portable storage or DVD X-Mouse Button Control - highrez.co.uk/downloads/XMouseButtonControl.htm highrez.co.uk/scripts/download.asp?package=XMouse highrez.co.uk/scripts/download.asp?package=XMousePortable alternative mouse mapping software, with profiles per-application and tweaks YUMI - www.pendrivelinux.com/yumi-multiboot-usb-creator multiboot loader for various linux distros, boot tools, ISOs Zint Barcode Generator - zint.github.io https://github.com/downloads/zint/zint/Setup_Zint_2.4.2.0.exe encode data to barcode, QR, and many many more. requires install, portable afterwards

repair and fixes

Fix IE - www.thewindowsclub.com/repair-internet-explorer-with-fix-ie-utility www.thewindowsclub.com/downloads/Fix%20IE.zip really simple one click internet explorer repair utility. not always effective Fix It Portable - no homepage, main fixit site found at support.microsoft.com/fixit go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9775982 portable version of microsoft's fixit website and tools. requires download and unpacking FixWin - www.thewindowsclub.com/repair-fix-windows-7 www.thewindowsclub.com/downloads/FixWin.zip fixes a wide range of common problems safely. not always effective HP Diagnostic Tools for HP Printers - support.hp.com/us-en/document/c02073861 troubleshooting and diagnostic including the Print and Scan Doctor and Printer Install Wizard Repair Internet Explorer - tweaking.com/content/page/repair_internet_explorer.html www.tweaking.com/files/setups/Tweaking.com-RepairInternetExplorer.exe repairs files needed for internet explorer. requires extraction Repair Windows Updates - tweaking.com/content/page/repair_windows_updates.html tweaking.com/files/setups/Tweaking.com-RepairWindowsUpdates.exe repairs files and settings needed for updates. requires extraction Windows Repair AIO - tweaking.com/content/page/windows_repair_all_in_one tweaking.com/files/setups/tweaking.com_windows_repair_aio.zip very broad repair suite. hits a lot of possible problems areas repairing more than needed can take a very long time WinsockReset - foolishit.com/winsockreset resets some base network settings

hardware monitoring/analysis/testing/controls

AS SSD Bentchmark alex-is.de/PHP/fusion/downloads.php?cat_id=4&download_id=9 alex-is.de/PHP/fusion/downloads.php?cat_id=4&file_id=9 simple SSD speed testing CPU-Z cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html hardware analysis; cpu, mobo, memory, gpu, reports CrystalDiskMark - http://crystalmark.info/software/CrystalDiskMark/index-e.html http://crystalmark.info/redirect.php?product=CrystalDiskMarkInstaller-en http://crystalmark.info/redirect.php?product=CrystalDiskMark simple disk benchmarking. installer version contains ads FurMark - www.ozone3d.net/benchmarks/fur graphics benchmark and burn-in. requires install, portable afterwards GPU-Z - techpowerup.com/downloads/2463/ gpu monitoring HD Tune - hdtune.com hdtune.com/files/hdtune_255.exe old but good hdd testing program. speed, health, SMART, basic error checking requires install, portable afterwards HDDScan - hddscan.com hddscan.com/download/HDDScan-3.3.zip hard disk health and testing IsMyLcdOK - softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/IsMyLcdOK softwareok.com/Download/IsMyLcdOK.zip softwareok.com/Download/IsMyLcdOK_x64.zip basic screen testing MSI Kombustor - www.ozone3d.net/msi_kombustor www.ozone3d.net/redirect.php?id=212 graphics benchmark and burn-in. requires install, portable afterwards Nvidia Inspector - www.guru3d.com/files-details/nvidia-inspector-download.html http://download.orbmu2k.de/files/nvidiaInspector.zip read hardware information, set fan speeds, voltage and overclocking. be careful! OpenHardwareMonitor - openhardwaremonitor.org live system stats Prime95 - www.mersenne.org/freesoft CPU and system stress testing ScreenBright (site removed) - web.archive.org/web/20131229062430/screenwhite.com/screenbright (archive removed) hostr.co/vIenQx0xdLQW (reupload) bypasses OSD to control screen control color, contrast, brightness, etc directly SeaTools - seagate.com/support/downloads/seatools seagate.com/support/downloads/item/seatools-win-master seagate.com/files/www-content/support-content/downloads/seatools/_shared/downloads/SeaToolsforWindowsSetup.exe excellent disk checks and tools. requires .net 4 and install -> Old version 1.2.0.8 if latest has issues (rare) seagate.com/files/www-content/support-content/downloads/seatools/_shared/downloads/SeaToolsforWindowsSetup-1208.exe Speccy - piriform.com/speccy piriform.com/speccy/builds general system information. portable and installer versions available. slim = no toolbar SSD-Z - aezay.dk/aezay/ssdz/ ssd (and hdd) information, benchmarking, SMART reporting, and partition listing StressMyPC - softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/StressMyPC softwareok.com/Download/StressMyPC.zip basic cpu, video, hdd stress testing WD Lifeguard Diagnostic- support.wdc.com/product/download.asp?groupid=612&sid=3 Western Digital's official diagnostic tools. recommend using seatools over this

optimization, customization, tweaks

7-Zip Theme Manager (7zTM) - 7ztm.de 7ztm.de/index.php?cat=01_English&page=02_Download AlwaysMouseWheel - softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/AlwaysMouseWheel softwareok.com/Download/AlwaysMouseWheel.zip softwareok.com/Download/AlwaysMouseWheel_x64.zip allows scrolling windows under the mouse cursor (like osx) and resizing windows with hotkeys Autoruns - technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx live.sysinternals.com/autoruns.exe easily check and disable a wide range of startup items (run as admin) BeCyIconGrabber - becyhome.de/becyicongrabber/description_eng.htm becyhome.de/download/BeCyIGrab230Eng.exe becyhome.de/download/BeCyIGrab230Eng.zip easily extract exe and dll icon resources, ico or specific sizes in png or bmp installer or portable versions BlackViper blackviper.com/service-configurations take control of background windows services requires a good amount of reading/cross-checking, can really help older machines Defgraggler - piriform.com/defraggler piriform.com/defraggler/builds portable and installer versions available. slim = no toolbar OblyTile - forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1899865 creates custom windows 8 tiles PS Tray Factory - pssoftlab.com/pstf_info.phtml near full control over the system tray. edit, rearrange, replace, hide any icons, change hover text. paid, requires install ShellExView (shexview) - nirsoft.net/utils/shexview.html nirsoft.net/utils/shexview.zip nirsoft.net/utils/shexview-x64.zip edit shell extensions, handlers, context menus, etc StartIsGone - winaero.com/download.php?view.63 removes the useless start button added in windows 8.1. must be left running T-Clock - github.com/White-Tiger/T-Clock github.com/White-Tiger/T-Clock/releases advanced and customizable system tray clock replacement This PC Tweaker - winaero.com/comment.php?comment.news.213 winaero.com/download.php?view.61 customize the windows 8.1 computer folder and remove the default folders ThrobOff - toastytech.com/files/throboff.html toastytech.com/evil/ThrobOff.zip removed the animated throbber in explorer and internet explorer. useful for themes Tiny Windows Borders - winaero.com/comment.php?comment.news.96 winaero.com/download.php?view.31 adjust the bulk around windows and save some screen space TuneXP - www.hardwareheaven.com/mobility-modder-discussion/42579-driverheaven-tunexp-final-release.html web.archive.org/web/20060223104158/driverheaven.net/dforce/showdoc.php?doc=txp_about web.archive.org/web/20060412143219/driverheaven.net/dforce/binary/TuneXP15.exe no longer available, original about and download page on archive.org only use on XP and read documentation, portable after install TweakUI - windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/xp-downloads download.microsoft.com/download/f/c/a/fca6767b-9ed9-45a6-b352-839afb2a2679/TweakUiPowertoySetup.exe interface tweaks and other strange options for XP. requires install, portable afterwards Ultimate Windows Tweaker - www.winvistaclub.com/Ultimate_Windows_Tweaker.html www.thewindowsclub.com/ultimate-windows-tweaker-v2-a-tweak-ui-for-windows-7-vista www.thewindowsclub.com/ultimate-windows-tweaker-3-windows-8 similar to tweakui but lots more useful hidden options UxStyle - uxstyle.com allows 3rd party themes without modifying system files Volume2 - irzyxa.deviantart.com/art/Volume2-version-1-1-3-247-Release-340146840 advanced volume control, hotkeys, skins, tray icon

cleaning and maintenance

ATF Cleaner - www.atribune.org/?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=25 www.atribune.org/ccount/click.php?id=1 small basic cleaner. XP only BleachBit - bleachbit.sourceforge.net bleachbit.sourceforge.net/download/windows good cleaner with secure delete option. portable and installer versions available CCleaner - piriform.com/ccleaner piriform.com/ccleaner/builds portable and installer versions available. slim = no toolbar -> singularlabs.com/software/ccenhancer extends applications list CleanUp! - www.stevengould.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=69 web.archive.org/web/20140401233854/stevengould.org/downloads/cleanup/CleanUp452.exe good cleaner. requires install, portable afterwords (download 403, mirror on archive.org) DiskCleaner - diskcleaner.nl portableapps.com/apps/utilities/disk_cleaner_portable simple cleaner. portable through portableapps installer GhostBuster - ghostbuster.codeplex.com ghostbuster.codeplex.com/releases/view/116811 removes old hidden device listings. portable and installer versions available SpaceSniffer - www.uderzo.it/main_products/space_sniffer fosshub.com/SpaceSniffer.html visual disk/folder map. alternative to windirstat SteamSweeper - aezay.dk/aezay/steamsweeper removes one-time-use redistributables such as directx, visual c++, and physx from your steamapps directory some false positives, check before removing items TikiOne-Steam-Cleaner - https://github.com/jonathanlermitage/tikione-steam-cleaner/ https://github.com/jonathanlermitage/tikione-steam-cleaner/releases removes one-time-use redistributables such as directx and visual c++ from your steamapps directory