Helpful Software (usually free)

Not all of these links have been tested, so please use caution and check your downloads!!

7-Zip

With the freeware 7-Zip, you can extract ZIP files.

Attribute Changer

With the freeware Attribute Changer, you can modify file and folder properties (date, time, attributes, etc.) via the context menu in Windows Explorer.

AutoIt

AutoIt is a free automation tool that can simulate keyboard input, mouse movements, and window commands (e.g. maximize, minimize, etc.).

Compare Files

With the freeware ExamDiff, WinMerge, WinDiff, or FCU, you can compare two text files line by line and view the differences.

Data Recovery

With the programs Recuva or Wise Data Recovery, you can recover deleted files from your storage media.

Data Encryption

With the free software TrueCrypt and VeraCrypt, you can encrypt entire partitions and protect your data from unauthorized access.

Delay

The software Delay is a replacement for the DOS command Pause and adds a timeout function.

DevEject

With the freeware DevEject, you can eject USB devices via command line.

FTP Software

With the software Novell NetDrive, WebDrive, SftpDrive, or NetDrive 1.3.4, you can map the contents of an FTP server to a drive letter.

FreeCommander

With the freeware FreeCommander, you can view and edit folder and file paths longer than 260 characters.

Handle

With the freeware Handle, you can list all open files and their associated applications.

Link Shell Extension

The freeware Link Shell Extension allows you to create or detect hardlinks, NTFS junction points, mount points, and symbolic links in Windows Explorer.

NoWindow

With the freeware NoWindow, you can start programs invisibly in the background.

PDF Viewing Software

With the free software Foxit PDF Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can view PDF files.

Generate Checksums for Files

With the freeware HashCheck and HashMyFiles, you can generate checksums for files.

PsExec

The freeware PsExec allows you to start programs on other computers in the network.

PsService

With the freeware PsService, you can control services remotely via command line.

PsShutdown

With the freeware PsShutdown, you can shut down or restart the local computer or a computer in the network via command line.

RemoveDrive

With the freeware RemoveDrive, you can safely remove USB devices via command line.

Setx

With the tool Setx, you can permanently store environment variables for the entire Windows system or individual users.

Simplewall (GitHub)

Simplewall delivers robust firewall security, rich content filtering rules engine, bandwidth management and a simple way to monitor and stay on top.

Command Palette

Command Palette is essentially a launcher through which you can perform various tasks without needing to separately open different apps.

Event Viewer (Windows built in)

The Windows Event Viewer is a system tool within Windows that functions as a sort of centralised log repository for all system, security, and application notifications.