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    last update: 16-03-2004
    AnalogX DLL Archive
    Freeware227 Kb
    The author says it best,"Everyone has uninstalled programs at one point or another, just to be presented with that wonderful dialog asking whether or not we want to delete some 'shared' Windows resource... Do we? Does something else use that DLL file it's asking about? Help!!! That's where AnalogX DLL Archive comes in - it searches through all the files on your system and lets you know if any of them contain references to the DLL's in question. AnalogX DLL Archive is super-simple to use, just click search and let it do it's thing - once done, you'll be presented with a list of all the DLL's that don't have references in the system! Then just select which ones you think aren't necessary anymore and archive them; it's that simple! Make a mistake? No problem, restoring DLL's from the archive is just as simple - nothing is deleted until YOU delete it". AnalogX DLL Archive
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    AnalogX Super Shredder
    Freeware231 Kb
    When you delete a file from your system, the contents are still visible on your harddisk and can be recovered at a later date - that's why it's crucial to use a secure deletion tool when working with sensitive data. AnalogX SuperShredder destroys files using the most secure methods; NISPOM (the US government DoD spec) and GUTMANN, plus it can be completely customized for the ultimate in secure deletion. AnalogX Super Shredder
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    Annihilator
    Freeware611 Kb
    Annihilator adds a right-click menu item to the recycle bin. This shell extension will totally destroy the contents of the files contained in the recycle bin. It uses a Gutmann delete to accomplish this. This shell extension is written as a COM dll, and is invoked by Explorer.exe in 95/98/NT/2000.
    Min.Requirements:
    Explorer win95/98/NT/2000
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    Clean Disk 2002
    Freeware3.72 M
    Clean Disk 2002 is a user-friendly utility designed to free up disk space by deleting temporary files, left-overs, and other unnecessary files. Clean Disk 2002 is an advanced, yet easy to use and flexible program. The main new feature of this version is it's flexibility, everything can be customized to meet your needs and for you to feel comfortable.
    Clean Disk 2002 allows you to remove your tracks (things you have done on your computer), remove internet-related files (browser cache, history files, etc.), remove garbage files on your computer (setup programs lefts-over, unneeded files, etc.) and many more options. While Clean Disk 2002 is thorough, it's also flexible. The program allows you to see first the files that it will delete before it deletes them and ask you which files you want to delete or which files you don't want deleted.
    Clean Disk 2002
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    CleanEx Shell extension
    Freeware181 Kb
    CleanEx is a handy shell extension for cleaning junk files from folder hierarchies - particularly useful for programmers wanting to clear out compiler intermediates. Great for any situation where you often need to clear out a folder, but don't want to be hunting around for a cleanup app. If you can see the folder, you can clean it instantly.
    Min.Requirements:
    win95/NT4.0
    CleanEx Shell extension
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    Clear
    Freeware15 Kb
    A simple program that CLEARS the files out of the folders:cookies,:history,:recent,a.k.a. start menu documents,:temp, :temporary internet files, in Windows. Clear
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    Cookie Cleaner
    Freeware15 Kb
    It's a short way of deleting cookies.
    Min.Requirements:
    Win 95/98
    VB Runtime 6
    Cookie Cleaner
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    Easy Cleaner
    Freeware1.4 M
    EasyCleaner is a small program which searches Windows' registry for entries that are pointing nowhere, deleting these entries will speed your system. EasyCleaner also lets you delete all kinds of unnecessary files like temps, backups etc. You can search for duplicate files and you can view some intresting info about your disk space usage.
    Min.Requirements:
    Win95/98/*ME/NT/2000/*XP
    (*see FAQ before using)
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    Empty Temp Folders
    Freeware667 Kb
    Empty Temp Folders (emptemp) helps you manage folders that contain temporary files, left over by other applications. It's easy to add any folder and you can empty a folder (or all folders) with one click. Also emptemp will let you list and delete cookies, history files and temporary internet files. Emptemp also has a search function to let you find and delete temporary files outside the normal temp folders. Any program can leave behind temporary files or backup files anywhere on your harddisk. These files have file types like .tmp, .bak, .old and .log. You can add your own file types. Emptemp also displays the amount of memory the content of the clipboard takes up, and lets you delete it. And it can find broken shortcuts (.lnk files) on your harddisk, so you can delete or fix them.
    Min.Requirements:
    MS Internet Explorer version 5+
    Empty Temp Folders
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    Eraser
    Freeware751 Kb
    Eraser is an advanced security tool (for Windows), which allows you to completely remove sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting it several times with carefully selected patterns.
    Min.Requirements:
    Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000 and XP
    Eraser
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    HS DLL Owner
    Freeware561 Kb
    Windows system is full of redundant dll files. The program searches for all files which use selected dll file.If no references detected, the dll file can be deleted by the program itself.
    IMPORTANT: THE PROGRAM IS IN BETA TESTING PHASE. PLEASE REPORT ANY BUG AND COMMENT. THANKS FOR YOUR CORPORATION
    Min.Requirements:
    Win95/98/NT/2000/Me/XP
    HS DLL Owner
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    Internet Sweeper
    Freeware620 Kb
    Erases unneeded files which take up hard disk space and slow down browsers after using the internet!
    Closes those annoying javascript popup windows!!!
    Can automatically run when computer boots, user logs in, or when browsers closed!
    Min.Requirements:
    win95/98/NT/ME/2000/XP
    ALL major browsers supported: Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator (now 6.2), and Opera (6.1), and now AOL 7.0!
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    Kleen-It
    Freeware279 Kb
    Kleen-It will search through your hard drive for files that are leftovers and can be safely deleted, freeing up plenty of space. You can specify file types to look for and even add entire directories (such as TEMP directories) to the list. Kleen-It will then find and list all of the files that were found and you determine which ones get dumped. There are many options for deleting, such as using the Recycle Bin or not. A definite must-have for your system toolbox. Kleen-It
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    MessCleaner
    Freeware450 Kb
    A great lil' utility to find and eliminate the junk files from your system. MessCleaner
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    NecroFile
    Freeware1.47 M
    NecroFile is an application designed to clean all deleted information off of any hard disk. Little do most users realize, when a file is deleted it is not actually destroyed but rather *hidden* from view. NecroFile will make sure all of these files that should have been terminated are removed, thus making sure that the user's system remains safe from others who may undelete and view sensitive information. Also, it can do the task of permanently *deleting* existing files and directories. Easy to use, with no ads or nags.
    Min.Requirements:
    win95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
    FAT16/FAT32/NTFS support!
    NecroFile
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    RegCleanner
    Freeware540,7 KB
    An easy-to-use program. With RegClean you can easily get rid of those old and obsolate registry entries which are created by software that you have destroyd ages ago.
    Key Features
    - Remove file types
    - Remove entries of old software
    - Uninstall and remove Software from the Add/Remove list
    - Remove unused DLL files
    - Remove unused Shared DLLs (Automatically detected)
    - Automatic backup feature
    Min.Requirements:
    Win95, 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, NT4
    Support for Windows 95 is limited
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    Space Odyssey
    Freeware1.47 M
    Targets specific types of error producing files that common disk utilities, uninstall, defrag, disk-scanning, and sweep-type programs will miss. The error files that Space Odyssey searches for and deletes can produce hazardous results if they are not properly cleaned from your drive on a periodic basis.
    Min.Requirements:
    win95/98/2000/NT
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    eQ Privacy
    Freeware63 Kb
    Need some extra privacy on your computer? This program is for you. Clearing over 60 items it will help you have a more private environment when you don't want people to know where you've been surfing or what you've been looking at. Simply select the items you want to have cleared out and click the Go! button, it can't be any easier. If you want to keep your Internet Explorer cookies, you must keep the Internet Explorer Cache item unchecked eQ Privacy
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