Miscellaneous Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader 2023 (64bit)
You really need to install this . A lot of online manuals are now distributed as pdf files.
AutoHotkey 1.1.37.02
Open source scripting program. Can be used to automate many Windows functions. Can remap keys to other keys. Can convert keys to mouse presses, etc. Read the documentation from the home page to get an understanding of this program.
AutoHotkey 2.0.13
Open source scripting program. Can be used to automate many Windows functions. Can remap keys to other keys. Can convert keys to mouse presses, etc. Read the documentation from the home page to get an understanding of this program.

Note: Version 1 scripts will not run on version 2 without editing.
Autoruns 14.11
This program originally from sysinternals let you see what programs are running on start up and various other things that happen at start up.
Blender 4.1.0 64bit
Allows you to create complex 3d scenes and is open source.

Note: Windows 7 is no longer supported
Cakewalk By Bandlab 2024.02 Build 98
A fully functional Digital Audio Workstation based on what used to be the core Sonar Platinum product. Completely free. Note: Soon Cakewalk by Bandlab will be discontinued and will be replaced with Cakewalk Sonar. If you wish to continue using Cakewalk by Bandlab, yuou need to be using the latest version. Previous versions will not activate.

Before installing, create an account here: (If you have not done so already)

https://www.bandlab.com/sign-up
CPU-Z 2.09
Tells you about your CPU.
CrystalDiskInfo 9.2.3
Allows you to query information about your installed hard drives. Includes S.M.A.R.T. Information as well as temperature, etc.
CrystalDiskMark 8.0.4
This is benchmarking software that measures the transfer speed of various storage devices.
CuteFTP 9.3.03
Cool FTP Client. Many features. The pro version allows the creation of vbs scripts to perform many FTP functions.
EaseUS Data Recovery Pro 17
Allows you to recover lost files back from PC/laptop/Server or other storage media.
EaseUS Partition Master Pro 18.5
Allows you to repartition, recover your hard drive.
FileLocator Build 3425
A free file search tool for finding files on your PC or network drives. It has a Lite mode, which is FREE for both personal and commercial use. Available as a paid Pro version as well.
Firefox 125.0.2 64bit
Free and open-source web browser developed by the Mozilla Foundation.
Free Download Manager 6.21
This download manager can speed up downloads when your browser downloads slowly. Creates multiple connections to achieve higher downloads sppeds. Also handles torrent files.
Goldwave 6.80
Sample editor and analyser.

Note: Requires 64bit operating system.
Google Earth Pro 7.3.6.9796 64bit
Check out any point on the planet.
GPU-Z 2.59.0
Tells you a plethora amount of information regarding your graphics card GPU
Greenfish Icon Editor Pro 4.2
Greenfish Icon Editor Pro is an open source image editor, especially suitable for creating icons, cursors, animations and icon libraries.
iLok License Manager
Allows you to manage youe iLok licences. 64bit only.
Inkscape 1.3.2 64bit
Inkscape is a professional vector graphics editor for windows. It's free and open source.

Other versions can be downloaded from here: https://inkscape.org/en/release/
K-Lite Codec Pack 18.3.0
This codec pack provides everything that you need to play all your audio and video files. Additionally, it also contains some ACM/VFW codecs that can be used by video encoding/editing applications.
LatencyMon 7.31
Checks to make sure a system running Windows can processing real-time audio and other tasks without dropouts
Magic Music Visuals 2.33 64bit
Create fully-customizable and highly responsive visuals for live and recorded music.
MAGIX Movie Studio 2023
Produce excellent quality movies with this package. Heaps of features for the price.

Note: Requires 64bit operating system.
Malwarebytes Premium 4.6.12.323
Detects and removes many different types of malware, viruses, keyloggers and rootkits. Version 3 and above is designed to replace your current antivirus solution.

Note: If you ever purchased a lifetime licence for version 2, that lifetime licence will be valid for this version as well.
Malwarebytes Support Tools
Allows you to do a complete uninstall and reinstall of Malwarebytes software. Also provides functionality to backup the license ID/Key and automate both reinstallation and reactivation of Malwarebytes Premium.
Mediainfo 24.04
Gives detailed information on pretty much any Media file
MeldaProduction software 16.11
These guys produce what is arguably some of the best VST effect plugins on the planet. Pretty much any parameter can be modulated. 64bit only, VST3 and VST2 versions available. If you make the purchase, then the updates are for life.
Microsoft Sysinternals Feb 13, 2024
This is a suite of handy utilities that make administering windows server so much easier.
MyPhoneExplorer 2.1
Allow you to sync your Android phone to your PC and optionally, MS Outlook. Connects to android device via bluetooth, USB or wifi.
N2Kedit 3.46
This is a program for users of microsoft outlook. This lets you edit the list of email addresses that outlook remembers.
Network Scanner 21.07
Used for scanning both large corporate networks that have hundred thousands of computers along with small home networks with several computers.
Novabackup 21.0 Build 410
Lets you perform backups to various media, including tapes and ftp servers. Also allows the backing up of the system state and registry. Much better and easier to use than the stock backup solution that Microsoft provides with their operating systems. Now comes with both 32bit and 64bit versions in the single install package
NVSlimmer 0.13
Allows you to trim the NVDIA driver to remove the components you do not need.
O&O AppBuster 1.1.1343
Allows you to easily remove unwanted Microsoft supplied apps that get installed when you install Windows 10.
O&O DiskImage 19 Pro
Lets you back up an entire computer or single files whenever you want.
O&O DiskRecovery 14
This software attempts recovery of lost files. Even when files systems are formatted or destroyed, it may be possible to reconstruct once deleted data.
O&O ShutUp10 1.9.1436
Change privacy and telemetry settings (many of them hidden) for WIndows 10
OBS Studio 30.1.2
Open source screen recorder and streaming allows professional screen recordings and streaming. Can use Nvidia’s NVENC for GPU encoding. A little high learning curve, but there are tutorials avaialble on YouTube. 64bit WIndows required.
OBS Studio ASIO Plugin 3.2.0
This is a plugin for OBS Studio 28.x.x that allows an ASIO device to be used for recording the audio.
Open-Shell 4.4.191
This is a classic shell for Windows Vista to Windows 10. Brings back the classic Windows XP start menu and various other Windows XP dialogs.
ParkControl 5.2.0.18
Allows for the configure Core Parking of Windows power plans
PowerShell 7.4.2
PowerShell Core is PowerShell for Windows, Mac, and Linux
PowerISO 8.7 64bit
Handles cd images of all types. The trial version allows saving of image files of no greater than 300 mb.

A 32bit version is available from here: https://www.poweriso.com/download.php
Remote Process Explorer 21.10
Let's you explore processes remotely over the network. Free for personal use.
Shadermap 4.3.8
Allows you to create vaious maps from a source image. Creates Normal Map, Displacement Map, Ambient Occlusion map , Specular Map.
ShowMIDI 0.9.0
A multi-platform application to visualise MIDI activity. Available as standalone or VST
SpeedyFox 2.0.30
Optimises the speed of Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Skype, Thunderbird and other applications with just one click.
Teamviewer 15.53.6 64bit
Allows you to remote into other pc's for support. Free for personal use. There is also an android or iphone version that you run on the smartphone that enables you to remote into it.
Teamviewer Quick support 15.53.6
You can quickly allow a trusted friend to remote into your pc for support. Free for personal use.
Textpad 8.18.1 64bit
One of the best text editors I have ever seen.
Ultimate Windows Tweaker 4.8
Adds several new tweaks for Windows 10.
VideoProc Converter (AI) 6.4
Enables you to convert between all mainstream video formats, Audio formats. Also allows download from most common video hosting sites (including Youtube and facebook). Also allows converting Youtube to MP3
Visual C++ Redistributable Runtime 2015-2022
This installer contains the latest 2015 - 2022 Visual Studio C++ runtimes.
Visual C++ Redistributable Runtimes 81
This installer contains the latest versions all VCRedist Visual Studio C++ runtimes (as of January 2022).
VLC media player 3.0.20 64bit
Completely open source media player. Plays mpgs, dvd's, etc. This is the Windows 64bit version.
VueScan 9.8.32 64bit
This lets you use your scanner if you have upgraded to windows 7 or above and it is not officially supported by your operating system. Comes in a standard version or professional version.
Wildedit 2.4 64bit
Allow you to make wholesale changes to more than one text file. demo version limits you to files less than 10K.

A 32bit version can be downloaded from here:
https://www.textpad.com/download/wildedit.html
Winaero Tweaker 1.62.10
Allows you to tweak many Windows settings that are usually hidden. Supports Windows 10 Creators Update.
WinX DVD Copy Pro V3.9.8
Makes backups of dvds without any quality loss - dvd to dvd copy dvd to iso image clone.
Winxvideo AI 2.1
GPU-accelerated 4K Video Converter - Convert, Resize, Cut & Download Videos.
WinZip Self-Extractor 4.00
Allows you to convert your ZIP files into executable and distributable files for easy installation.
WYSIWYG Web Builder 19.2 64bit
Lets you create full web site without knowledge of complex html or javascript code. Can be evaluated for 30 days.
Xara 3D Maker 7
Allows the creation of 3d text and animation. Exports as jpg, gif, or flash.