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Microsoft Process Monitor 3.05 Looking for an advanced process monitoring tool for Microsoft's Windows operating system? Then look no further. This tool shows you real-time information about your system, including registry activity. It provides you ... with a range of uniquely powerful features. http://technet.microsoft.com Volumouse 2.0 As the name suggests, this tool is designed to help you control your computer volume using only your mouse. Once installed, this program allows you to set the volume simply by rolling the wheel of your favorite mouse. There are a wide range of customization ... (view more)

Microsoft Process Explorer 15.3 Microsoft's very own Process Explorer is designed to help you figure out exactly what's running on your system. It displays information in two sub-windows -- one shows active processes, while the other is highly ... customizable. Use this application to keep tabs on your PC! http://technet.microsoft.com Google Chrome 25.0.1364.68 Beta Google Chrome is a fast, safe, and absolutely free web browser. It's available for Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and even Windows XP. Click below to try out the brand new beta version of edition 25. http://www.google.com This ... (view more)

In recent weeks we've received quite a few emails asking this pressing question: "Dear Infopackets, I recently bought a new Windows 8 computer and I've just about had enough with it. I'm sure some people love the system, but I find it too confusing. ... I can't afford to replace the computer, so is it possible for me to run Windows 7 on it, instead of Windows 8? George H." My response: Yes, George. The short answer is that you can retrofit a Windows 8 computer with Windows 7. But the process can be a lot of a hassle. Please read through all of our instructions before you decide whether ... (view more)

This question recently came to us from several readers, including one in Colorado: "Hello Infopackets team, I recently purchased a Windows 8 PC and want to move my files from my old computer -- a Windows 7 machine -- to the new one. Since you seem ... to know so much about Windows, I thought I'd ask you for the best way to do that. Thanks very much, Mona S." My Response: When buying a new PC, transferring files from our old computer is one of the first things we think to do. Thankfully, the process has now become really straightforward. Using Windows Easy Transfer Begin by going to the desktop on ... (view more)

Let's get this out of the way: Microsoft's decision to drastically change the Windows interface for Windows 8 remains highly controversial. But there are benefits for users who make the switch to the new operating system (OS). Number one on that ... list: the all-new security features that Windows 8 offers. For one, Windows 8 includes Windows Defender (otherwise know as Security Essentials). This free antivirus and antimalware security program takes over and protects a user's computer automatically, and remains in operation until some other antivirus program is installed. While recent tests have ... (view more)

VNC Free 5.0.2 RealVNC provides remote access software for desktop and mobile platforms. It allows you to connect to your devices, and control them, from wherever you are in the world, whenever you need to. VNC technology can be used at work, in the ... home, on the road, or can be integrated into a product or service. http://www.realvnc.com Process Lasso 6.0.0.86 Process Lasso is a new kind of software-based "process priority optimization" system. More than just another task manager, Process Lasso is better thought of as a CPU affinity optimization and system automation utility. ... (view more)

Microsoft Process Explorer 15.22 Ever wondered which program has a particular file or directory open? Now you can find out. Process Explorer shows you information about which handles and processes have opened or loaded. The unique capabilities of ... Process Explorer make it useful for tracking down problems, and provide insight into the way Windows and applications work. http://technet.microsoft.com VisiTrax Lite 2.11.3 Designed for professional DJs and casual collectors alike, VisiTrax provides quick and easy access to your audio CDs, records, tapes, and MP3 files. Browse, sort, and find songs ... (view more)

Toolwiz Time Freeze 1.9 Toolwiz Time Freeze is a small, free piece of software designed to protect your computer from undesired changes. Basically, the software clones your computer system, creating working copies of your important files that you ... can use without risking your "real" system. This is great if you often install new software and/or hardware just to see if it's useful. It's also good for creating a "development" system on which you work up new software code that might crash your system by mistake. Toolwiz Time Freeze can also protect your files and folders from ... (view more)

Microsoft Holiday Lights Theme Brighten up your desktop with sparkling images of holiday celebrations and winter wonders with this free Windows 7 theme. [Note: Windows 7 themes can be used only in Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise, or ... Ultimate editions.] Click the blue "Download" button to start the download process. http://microsoft.com Top Process Monitor 3.5 Top Process Monitor is a simple Sidebar gadget that shows the top processes on your system, including those processes that are consuming the most CPU and memory. It does not require any third party applications ... (view more)

Windows 8 will apparently be much simpler to install and does not require faster hardware specifications than Windows 7, allowing some XP machines to run the new operating system (OS). The changes center around allowing most people to simply ... download Windows 8, unlike previous upgrades that involved great complexity. For example, a user might have to download and run an Upgrade Advisor tool; save files and settings; run the set-up and installation; and finally reinstall all applications and settings. A process like this might involve 60 or so separate screens, many of them repetitive. Windows ... (view more)