Bearable Windows!

Well, if you use Linux or other none Windows OS stuff ! you do not need to read it,because you are on the best shape! ,if you still using this OS and love MS productions you do not need to read it . but if you use Windows and should bear it for special reasons ,so use these tools and make it less painful :

0. Internet Explorer = Mozilla Firefox
First thing I install on a fresh Windows XP. Simply the best Internet browser. Ever!

1. Windows Explorer = ExplorerXP
Tabs, groups and a toolbar with only the useful things. The way explorer should have been.

2. Windows Messenger = IMVU
Chat using 3d digital personalities. I rarely chat, so why not make it interesting?

3. Windows Media Player = VLC Player
Plays almost everything. This is just what I needed with its functional basic skin.

4. Windows Media Encoder = Media Coder
Converts between almost every type of media files. Compress videos to save space!

5. Windows Firewall = Sunbelt Kerio
Prevents hackers from breaking in. Seems to be working well. No known issues with security so far.

6. Windows Defender = Spybot
Erase spyware that always find its ways in everyday. If something can go bad, it will go bad!

7. Disk Cleanup = CCleaner
Cleans unnecessary rubbish that accumulate in your hard drive. Speeds up your system.

8. Image Viewer = MaxView
Simple and very useful for big archives. I tried so many alternatives but this is a keeper.

9. WordPad = Abiword
Fully equipped word processor. Extra: Ditch Microsoft Office altogether for free Openoffice!

10. Paint = GimpShop
If you are not playing with pixels then you need a better program to edit your photographs.

11. Sound Recorder = Audacity
Very powerful little tool with lots of features. I mostly use the large record button and save file.

12. Screen Saver = Google Pack SCREENSAVER
Displays your photo collection in a smooth fading manner or a vitual Polaroid collage. Nothing flashy.

13. Run = Launchy
Search for programs loaded in your computer fast with a touch of a key: Press in the middle of Alt+Space!

14. Desktop = Deskview
Turn your desktop icons into a list. The right thing is now more visible with the filenames sorted.

15. Shut Down = Switch Off
Set a time to shut down or restart so you can go on a holiday while your computer works at home.

16. Print Screen = Capture
Capture full screen, active window or a specific region. Also includes magnifier and color picker.

17. Recycle Bin = Restoration
Restore files that you delete permanently. I disabled the Recycle Bin to save some drive space.

18. QuickLaunch = RocketDock
Launch your most used applications in a different bar to free up more area in the taskbar for them.

19. Font Viewer = Font Lister
Quickly view your fonts in a list and choose the one you will be using. Otherwise look for it one by one.

20. ClipBook Viewer = ClipX
Track multiple entries in your clipboard and access them easily when you need. Happy copy-pasting!

21. Compressed Folders = 7 zip
Better compression for your files and folders. Supports almost every type of files.

22. Disk Defragmenter = Disk Defrag
Faster defragmentation of your hard drive to keep your computer running fast.

23. Task Switcher = TaskSwitchXP
Switch between your running application with their screenshots. Uses low resources as well.

24. Virtual Memory = CachemanXP
More settings to control your virtual memory and RAM. Adds a tiny icon next to the clock indicating the amount of free RAM.

25. CPU Speed = SpeedSwitchXP
Change the speed of your CPU according to your needs. Mainly for laptop users. Adds another nice tiny icon showing your CPU load!

BONUS. Startup Screen = BootSkin
Optional application for those who are bored looking at the same thing everyday for 5 minutes.

if you know any other helpful applications , comment on this post and i will add them as soon as possible .

BTW: I do not use Windows so I can not test them myself , I need a friend to test them and writes down the feedbacks (of course some of them are ported from Linux to Windows)

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