Jan 4, 2011

PC Tools Internet Security 2009 – A Security Suite that Offers Complete Protection


PC Tools Internet Security package was designed to be a comprehensive software suite that offers complete protection to your computer by combining PC Tools’ award winning Anti-Spyware, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam and Firewall protection into a united, easy-to-use product.

Here are some key features of “PC Tools Internet Security”:

Best Spyware Protection. Used by Millions World Wide.
· PC Tools Internet Security includes Spyware Doctor, the worlds’ most awarded anti-spyware protection. Spyware Doctor alone has been downloaded more than 100 million times; with a million more downloads every week. Millions of people worldwide use Spyware Doctor to protect their identity and PCsecurity against spyware, adware and other tracking threats.
· Spyware Doctor has consistently been awarded Editors’ Choice and Best of the Year awards, by leading PC magazines and testing laboratories around the world, including United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany and Australia. Spyware Doctor continues to be awarded the highest honors by many of the world’s leading PC publications

Detects, removes and blocks Spyware and Viruses.
· Did you know that numerous programs tested against Spyware Doctor detected only small fraction of Spyware and completely removed an even smaller amount? Also most of them were unable to effectively block Spyware in real time from being installed on users PC in the first place.
· PC Tools Internet Security includes both antispyware and antivirus protection and has the most advanced update feature that continually improves its Spyware and Virus fighting capabilities on a daily basis. As threats gets more complex to avoid detection, PC ToolsInternet Security responds with new technology to stay one step ahead.

Easiest to Use
· PC Tools Internet Security is advanced technology designed especially for individuals, not experts. It is automatically configured out of the box to give optimal protection with limited interaction so all you need to do is install it for immediate and proven ongoing protection.
· We’ve done the research so you don’t have to, the advanced OnGuard technology only alerts you on a true Spyware, Virus and Firewall activity while also filtering emails for spam. This is significant because you should not be interrupted by cryptic questions every time you installsoftware , add a site to your favorites or change your PC settings. Such messages can be confusing and may result in undesirable outcomes such as program errors, lost favorites or even spyware and viruses being allowed to install on the system.

Requirements:

· 300Mhz, 256Mb RAM (Win 2000, 32 bit XP)
· 1Ghz, 512Mb RAM (Vista Home Basic)
· 1Ghz, 1Gb RAM (All other 32 bit Vista versions)
· 150Mb of free hard disk space
· Internet Explorer 6.0 or greater

Limitations:

· The trial version offers time unlimited real-time protection (free threat blocking), but does not remove threats detected during on-demand scans.

Reasons why this program is marked as ad-supported:

· The software is trying to install Browser Defender Toolbar. However you can uncheck this at installation.

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ALO Audio Center 3.0.276


8 in 1.ALO Audio Center is a powerful, all-in-one, audio application supporting: Audio Editor, Audio CD Burner, MP3 CD Burner, Audio CD Ripper, Audio Converter. The following audio formats are supported: Uncompressed WAV PCM; Compressed WAV (GSM, ADPCM, DSP, ALF2 CD and others); MP3 (including VBR); MP2; VOX (Dialogic ADPCM); OGG; WMA; RM; RA; RAM. Convert WAV, MP3, MP2, MP1, MPEG, MP4, AAC, OGG, AVI, MPC, MOV, QT, or 3GP files to WAV, MP3, MP2.

Paragon Drive Backup Professional 9.0 – Make Your Backup Routine Easy, Reliable and Automatic


Drive Backup Professional provides the user with the most reliable data protection for the hard disk the ability to create archive duplications (i.e. backup images).

By storing such an archive onto external media the user is able to restore the data at any time it is required. The program assists planning a schedule in case the user’s disk needs a backup on a regular basis. The operation will be performed automatically at the specified time.

The second crucial function of the program is the ability to modify the hard disk structure.

One day you realize that your hard drive cannot meet your requirements any more. Either its capacity is insufficient and it is time to think about a little upgrade, or you are to carry out some partitioning operations. Whatever the problem is, it requires solution.

Drive Backup Professional provides a wide-range functionality in the field of managing disk layout structures.

Setting up any operation is accomplished by using practical wizards. Each step of the wizard includes in-depth information in order to allow the user to make the right choice. Graphical representations of the data help the user to gain a better understanding.

Drive Backup Professional will give you complete backup and restore functionality and also a superior set of tools.

Drive Backup Professional allows you to:
· Backup and Restore your system to without the time consuming process of applications setup and customization in the event of a system crash.
· Perform system backup without interrupting Windows using one of two Hot Processing technologies
· Clone your old hard disk to deploy a new one. Eliminates having to re-install operating systems and applications.
· Restore your computer with our advanced Recovery CD or from our exclusive Bootable Backup Capsule
· Backup to any media, including USB and Firewire devices, create bootable backup archives on CDs/DVDs and backup to network
· Create differential backup images.
· Mount backup images to easily browse its contents and copy the required information even with standard Windows tools.
· Backup and restore dynamic volumes
· Manage backup tasks on networked computers remotely using the Paragon Remote Management Console and Client
· Automate your backup routine using the appropriate features and tools
· Perform basic partitioning operations.

Here are some key features of “Drive Backup Professional”:

· User friendly interface. Easily understood icons accompany all functions of the program.
· Previewing the resulting layout of hard disks before actually executing operations (so-called virtual operations).
· Remote Management facilities for a centralized administration and maintenance of computer parks.
· Backup an entire disk including service data of the file system.
· Backup of dynamic disks. The user can back up all five types of dynamic volumes (simple, spanned, striped, mirrored, RAID-5).
· Cyclic Backup to automate the backup of separate partitions.
· Archive database helps the user to easily manage backup images (get properties, add, delete, mount, etc.).
· Create and manage the backup capsule. This is a special secured place on the disk where backup archives are stored.
· Start up the computer from the image contained in the backup capsule in case of the operating system corruption.
· Restore an entire disk or separate files from the disk archive (image).
· Restore with Shrink function provides the possibility to restore a backup image Backup Image is an archive of the disk, which includes all the on-disk files and service information on the disk layout. To restore disks from such an archive means retrieving all informational components of the disk (e.g. a hard disk image consists of its partitions, the Partition Table and even bootstrap code). to a free block of smaller size taking into account only the amount of actual data of the image.
· Copy Partition/Hard Disk Wizards that enable to successfully transfer all on-disk information including standard bootstrap code and other system service structures, thus maintaining the operating system’s working capability, and that even beginners may understand.
· Easy-to-use One Button Copy Wizard provides a unique possibility to carry out such a technically complicated operation as cloning of hard disks just by pressing one button.
· Basic functions for initializing, partitioning and formatting hard disks. Instead of the standard Windows disk tools, the program supports all file systems.
· Recovering of any accidentally deleted partition by using the Undelete Partitions Wizard.
· Schedule the operation. The user can set a convenient time for the program to perform the operation automatically.
· Shutdown After Apply function enables to set the computer to automatically switch off on the successful accomplishment of any scheduled operation.
· Volume Explorer utility allows the user to browse and export contents of the local mounted/unmounted volumes of any file system as well as Paragon backups.
· Build external recovery media that help the user to restore the system even when the current operating system cannot boot anymore.
· Net Burner utility that enables users to share a CD/DVD recordable device over network.

Requirements:

· CPU: Intel Pentium, Xeon, or compatible, 233MHz or higher processor
· RAM: 128 MB of RAM required (256 MB recommended)
· Disk space: 40 Mb
· Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher

Limitations:

· 30 days trial
· nag screen

Nidesoft DVD to iPod Converter 5.4.28


Nidesoft DVD to iPod converter is an easy-to-use and simple Video iPod DVD Ripper software. It can converter almost all kinds of DVD to iPod MPEG-4,MP4 format with very good quality and super fast converting speed (>200%).Compared with other DVD to ipod converter, Nidesoft DVD to iPod converter supports single-step conversion and flexible title and chapter choices.

Changes in version 5.4.28:
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Folderico – Modify Folder Icons


Folderico is a free software that allows you to change icons of the chosen folder to any chosen by you. And even at connection of a hard disk to other computer of an icon will remain such what they were made by you.

You can change an icon of any folder, with any method which is pleasant to you more
- Through context menu with preliminary viewing the image
- Through dialog, also with preliminary viewing the image

You can choose a icon-theme for context menu.

Algolab Raster to Vector Conversion Toolkit 2.97.69


Vectorizer for CAD/CAM/GIS professionals, designers and illustrators. Available also as Raster to Vector SDK, ActiveX and Com Component. Converts and refines architectural, mechanical, tech drawings, maps, graphics for books, journals and more from raster to vector. Digitizes math graphics. Refines vector graphics, creates fine lines and shapes. Output formats DXF (AutoCAD), AI (Adobe Illustrator), EMF, WMF and ASCII XY (Excel ).

Changes in version 2.97.69:
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Any Video Converter – A Professional Video Converter Which Can Convert Video Files from Various Formats


Any Video Converter can convert almost all video formats including DivX, XviD, MOV, rm, rmvb, MPEG, VOB, DVD, WMV, AVI to MPEG-4 movie format for iPod/PSP or other portable video device, MP4 player or smart phone.

Any Video Converter also supports any user defined video file formats as the output. It has an unmatchable speed and high quality.

Any Video Converter makes it easy for anyone to enjoy the any format video with your iPod, PSP, mobile phone or MP4 player.

Any Video Converter makes batch file conversion simple. Create a batch list of any different formats and convert them all to a single selected format.

The converted files will be saved to a pre-selected directory folder and the original files will remain untouched.

Here are some key features of “Any Video Converter”:

· User-friendly interface that is easy to use.
· Converts all video formats to Apple iPod Video, Sony PSP and more
· Batch convert any video formats including avi, wmv, asf, mpg, mp4, etc.
· Support DivX and Xvid avi format as importing and exporting video
· Support default video/audio settings or user customized parameters for video and audio.
· Has the option to preview the video in real-time before conversion .
· World’s fastest video conversion speed with stunning video and audio quality.
· Supports adjust many video/audio options for MP4 files. For example, video/audio sample rate, bit rate, video size