Bulk Rename Utility - Is a free program to rename mp3's, photos, or any file. You can rename them all at once. Very powerful. Great program and a great time saver. (XP/Vista 32/64bit)
Darik's Boot and Nuke - Self contained boot disk that securely wipes the hard drive of your computer. Very useful for removing personal data from a computer you are donating or disposing of. Works with any OS. (XP/Vista 32/64bit)
DSynchronize - A neat little program for syncing files between drives. (XP/Vista)
EASEUS Partition Manager Home Edition - Is a free comprehensive hard disk partition management software which includes the following functions; Resize partitions without losing data. Move partitions without losing data. Create and delete partitions with simple steps. Hide and Unhide partitions. Format partitions. Works perfectly with hardware RAID. This product looks to include a much more comprehensive set of features than most free partition managers. The latest version now also includes ‘Disk Copy’ and ‘Partition Copy’ features. Reviews, by both ‘experts’ and users, around the net are very favorable. (XP/Vista 32bit)
Eraser - Securely erase selected files and folders, or even entire disks. Eraser can overwrite the data area with your choice of a variety of random data patterns. (XP/Vista 32/64bit)
Everything – Is a free search utility which renders results in super fast time. Unlike other search tools, Everything does not create massive indexes, instead it creates very small indexes which leverage off those already existing as part of the NTFS file system. This means that the indexing task takes seconds rather than hours. It also means the hard drive needs to be formatted in the NTFS format but as that includes the vast majority of XP and Vista users it is hardly a consideration. Everything can; scan multiple drives, find search terms embedded within file names, be accessed from a desktop shortcut, the start menu or from the right click context menu and weighs in at an ultra light 292KB. Note: Everything is does not perform content search. (XP/Vista)
FileSort – Should be called FileMove. You set up the rules and this program will check a folder every 30 minutes and follow your rules to move file from the original folder to the folders of your choice. A great time saver. (XP/Vista)
Folder2MyPC - Change or add programs to "My Computer" and "Control Panel". (XP/Vista 32bit)
Folder Lockbox - Allows you to password protect any folder on your computer. Locked folders are not accessible from any account on the computer or network. Don't forget your password! (XP/Vista)
HD Hacker - Stand-alone micro-utility that saves, visualizes, and restores the MBR (from a physical drive), the Boot Sector (from a logical drive) or any specified sector from any disk (even removable disks). (2000/XP/Vista)
My Lockbox – Quickly hide and password protect a folder, including all contained files. My Lockbox is simple and works well although, it is far from foolproof. It does not employ any encryption methods and your hidden files can be fairly easily detected by someone who is technically proficient. That said, the person would have to be aware that the files existed in the first place and the program and folders are well hidden, even in safe mode. My Lockbox is a quick, simple way to hide/unhide folders and protect them from casual prying eyes. (XP/Vista 32/64bit)
Partition Logic - Disk partitioning tool which allows you to change partition sizes, create new partitions, combine partitions and other useful functions. (XP/Vista 32/64bit)
Partition Manager 9.0 Express is a freeware offering from the highly respected ‘Paragon’. Key features include: Redistribute Unused Disk Space - Gain additional space in existing partitions by easily resizing and moving partitions through the smart resize wizard. Organize and optimize hard drive - Add partitions with the intuitive ‘Create Partition Wizard’. Leave a core partition to host Windows and automatically create a new partition for work and data files in a logical, intuitive place. This is a severely cut down version of the shareware ‘Personal’ and ‘Pro’ versions but will suffice for basic partitioning needs. (XP/Vista 32bit)
Phlox - Makes renaming files in XP act like it does in Vista. When you click F2 or select Rename to change the name of a file, only the file name is selected leaving the extension intact. Note: McAfee Site Advisor lists this site as unsafe, while they list the actual download as safe. It is our opinion that the unsafe rating is for a very minor infraction and is unwarranted. You can read more here. (XP)
Recuva - Delete a file by mistake? Having a drive problem? Recuva (from the author of Ccleaner) may be able to recover your files. (XP/Vista)
SyncToy2 - Free program from Microsoft used to synchronize data between two folders and/or network locations. Very easy to use with a simple setup process. (XP/Vista 32/64bit)
Unlocker – Great little tool for getting rid of those stubborn files that Windows won’t let you delete. A must, especially for Vista users. (2000/XP/Vista 32bit)