Only freeware here

Here are some of the best free programs available on the web. To download the Windows English version, simply click on the program title. For more information regarding the programs or alternate languages click the "Home" link.

Utilities

Zero assumption - Free digital picture recovery tool.     Home

PCI File Recovery - Scan for and recover lost or erased files.      Home

CPU-Z - Find out everything about your PC.     Home

TrueCrypt - Powerful encryption software.     Home

SyncToy - Sync files between PC's or folders.     Home

Security

Zone Alarm Firewall - Personal edition.     Home

Avast Antivirus - Better than nothing.   Home

Windows Defender -  Requires validation.   Home

SpyBot S&D - Spyware removal tool.    Home

AdAware SE - Spyware removal tool.    Home

 

Browsers   

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Mozilla - An all in one internet suite.    Home

Avant browser - Tabbed browser with popup blocker.     Home

Windows

Messenger -     Home

Internet Explorer 7 -     Home

Virtual PC 2004 - Create a Virtual computer and install multiple Operating systems from within Windows.     Home

Google apps

audio / video

WinAmp - Media player.    Home

VLC Media Player - Plays almost any type of file (ISO, BIN, DivX)   Home

dBpowerAMP - Music converter.    Home

DVD Shrink - Makes dual layer DVD's fit on standard ones.     Home

p2p

Azureus - Bit torrent downloader.     Home

Limewire - *Not for illegal use.    Home

other

Google Earth - I can see my house from here...    Home

Open Office - Full featured open source office program.    Home

Icon Suite - Make your own professional looking icons, tool tips and favicons with this handy freeware.