system utilities

Even in an era where the Microsoft Store is packed with polished, easy-to-install options, a handful of stellar Windows applications remain off-limits to the official storefront, often due to their open-source nature, licensing, or the complexity that defies store sandboxing. For users willing...

There’s a quietly humming universe within Windows, and most users are blissfully unaware of the cosmic power right within their reach. It’s called PowerToys, a name that suggests more superhero sidekick than system utility, but in reality, it’s a toolkit built for productivity nerds, obsessive...

It’s one of those guilty computing pleasures: yearning for a stripped-back, no-nonsense interface in an age where software seems to beg for your attention with shiny buttons and charts that flutter like a peacock’s tail. If you’ve spent any time in Windows 11, you know what I mean. Microsoft’s...

If there’s one thing that separates the ordinary Windows user from a digital time traveler hopping between Control Panels and system tools at the speed of light, it’s the Run dialog box. A little window with a big personality, Run has weathered decades of Windows redesigns, survived the Start...

Microsoft is set to make a subtle yet powerful refinement to one of Windows 11’s most beloved utilities. In an upcoming update, the familiar Snipping Tool will receive an integrated Optical Character Recognition (OCR) text extraction feature, enabling users to extract text from any on-screen...

Hidden and Timeless Software Gems That Still Shine on Windows 11 Though we live in an age of ever-shifting software landscapes, some older programs endure with surprising grace, continuing to deliver essential functionality and efficiency on modern Windows 11 systems. Not every shiny new app is...

Ok so i want a batch file that will run in the background and ping a few servers, and then if it gets a response from any of these servers (If it is able to communicate with them), it executes a command. It will be running on a machine that in normal operation has no internet (WAN) access, (For...

my internet-provider sometime loses connection … need a utility to monitor/log when service interruption occurs. need more info? keep reading. i always shut-down when not using computer … also, shut off surge-protector (includes vendor's modem). when i turn on...

If your tired of the constant nags to update to Windows 10 then this tool may help: Ultimate Outsider: Using GWX Control Panel to Permanently Remove the 'Get Windows 10' Icon

I installed Comodo System Utilities 4 the other day to test it. I used Revo Uninstaller Pro to both install it and uninstall it. Revo found numerous leftovers and deleted them all. After removing it and rebooting (past the Windows logo), I noticed a brief message at the black screen just before...

I have been having a problem. My computer has been rampant with BSODs today. My Computer originally came installed with Vista Home Premium 32 bit, and has had multiple upgrades since, including an upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit. Since I have installed 7, I have had no problems, except...

Utility tools is important on Windows but I can't find on Windows?

Hi, Have tried the built in backup and am not happy as it keeps telling me that I don't have enough disc space left despite the fact that it is 1 terrabyte. Is there a good backup program (freeware)that I can use instead? Thanks!

I wanted to run CheckDisk on my HDD as a matter of maintenance. So I went into the drive's properties, selected Disk Checking and checked the box to repair any errors found. Windows gave me the usual message about not being able to do so while it is running and to do it on reboot. I clicked Yes...

Source/Download: System Downloads : Script Defender /// AnalogX

I know how to schedule a task in windows 7, but how do I go abotu viewign a list of scheduled tasks on my windows 7 system?

Link Removed due to 404 Error Our personal computers are like fine automobilesâ€â€￾they need preventive maintenance to run efficiently and avoid major breakdowns. The following tips can help improve your computer's performance. These examples use Microsoft Windows XP. Some of the screens...

I can display my BCD with: bcdedit /enum /store c:\boot\bcd But then how do I edit that file, or better still, how do I get bcdedit.exe to find it without specifying the location?

Everyone knows about Tuneup Utilities, WinUtilities, Glary Utilities, WinOptimizer, and Advanced SystemCare. However, only a handful, lucky few know about jv16 PowerTools 2009. That is a relative shame because jv16 PowerTools is a powerful, reliable, and feature filled system utility/optimizer...

I was pretty hesitant about jumping onto Windows 7 since I was still running XP. But I couldn't resist the idea of using the next Windows free for a year so I downloaded and installed 7100. I am now up to 7201 and wanted to post what apps I am using successfully. Bear in mind I am using...