Top 5 Free Windows Utilities

Windows already has a host of utilities and tools good enough for the average user. However, if you are in constant search of sprucing up your system, or simply looking for ways to make your life easier, there are plenty of Windows utilities out there. We have listed our top 10 Windows utilities here, browse and see what tickles your fancy.

Utility # 1: 7Zip

Platforms: Windows XP, Vista, 7, Windows Server 2008, 2003; available in 64-bit

Why Download:

Although Windows supports opening zip files, 7Zip is still a nifty tool to have. It is able to handle RAR files quickly and easily, can make self-extracting .exe or executable files and also supports AES-256 bit encrypted files and extracts images from ISO CDs.

Utility # 2: Dropbox

Platforms: Windows XP, Vista, 7, Windows Server 2008, 2003; Mac, Android Linux, BlackBerry, iOS, Web interface

Why Download:

It is a multi-functional duplicator or file copier compatible with most computers and handsets. Using it is as simple as dragging a file on the share folder and it copies that file to another computer, a smartphone and even a web storage. You will never have to go back and forth again and your files can be accessible anywhere. Dropbox ensures data security with its highly encrypted private settings but also enables the user to share files by setting up a “public” Dropbox. The software is free up to 2GB and costs $9.99/month for 50GB and $19.99/month for 100GB

Utility # 3: Recuva

Platforms: Windows XP, Vista, 7, Windows Server 2008, 2003

Why Download:

This program is one of the top recovery tools that undeletes files after emptying the Recycle bin. The undelete function always works unless you have added new data to a particular drive you are trying to recover. Apart from working on a computer’s recycle bin it also undeletes data from camera memory cards, USB and even MP3 players. It is a free software; one downside to installing it is it also prompts you to install Yahoo toolbar, which you can opt out of course.

Utility # 4: Wiseval Photophant

Platforms: Windows XP, Vista, 7, Windows Server 2008, 2003

Why Download:

If you are constantly working with photos and you are having a hard time resizing them this program is for you. Wiseval Photophant does more than resizing photos, it is able to convert formats, watermarking, batch resizing and renaming in just a few clicks. It keeps a copy of the original file in a separate folder so you can always have them on file. It allows you to customize the size of your photos and can handle and convert BMP, GIF, TIFF, JPG and PNG.

Utility # 5: “Auslogics Duplicate File Finder”

Platforms: Windows XP, Vista, 7, Windows Server 2008, 2003

Why Download:

Often times a computer’s hard disk space is cramped by duplicate files that often go unnoticed. Auslogics is a user friendly duplicate finder, deleting the duplicate files can save a huge amount of space and enable your computer to run faster and smoother. This is ideal for searching duplicate files, documents, pictures and music. Be a bit cautious when using a duplicate finder to folders containing system files, you may end up deleting important programs if you are not careful. If you are unsure of how to use any of these utilities, contact your online tech support provider for further guidance.

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