Windows Keywords Windows NT/2000/XP Windows How to shutdown your computer from a distance...

There's a small utility called "SHUTCMD.EXE" included in the Windows NT Resource Kit that you can use to shutdown or restart a local or remote computer.
For example, you can shutdown the local computer by running:

    SHUTCMD /L
 
to shutdown a computer on your network ("SERVER1" being the name of the computer you want to shutdown):
    SHUTCMD \\SERVER1 /Y
 
to shutdown a remote computer connected to the Internet ("205.56.44.24" being the IP address of the computer you want to shutdown):

    SHUTCMD \\205.56.44.24 /Y

Nero Burning ROM 11.0.10500

Preserve your photos, videos, music with the most established burning technology in the industry. The award-winning Nero Burning ROM 11 reliably burns content to CD, DVD and Blu-ray Disc. Easy to use and even easier to share, the robust burning solution comes with powerful security and customizable features that go beyond just burning.
Key features:

• Burn long lasting discs - Exclusive Nero SecurDisc 3.0 burning helps ensure disc readability regardless of scratches, age and deterioration.
• Span multiple discs - With Nero DiscSpan, you can split oversized files and burn them to the number of required discs at one time.
• Rip audio - Easily create playlists or CD mixes of your favorite tunes right on your computer for instant playback.
• Disc Surface Scan - Go beyond just burning with more SecurDisc features such as surface scan, which offers additional reliability of burned optical discs.
• Disc copy - Copy music to CDs and even HD movies to Blu-ray Disc quickly and easily.

Please note:

The Nero Burning ROM 11 trial version can be tested for 15 days starting from the date of installation.
AVCHD authoring and playback as well as MPEG-4 and BD-AV formats are not supported in the Nero Burning ROM 11 trial version.

Download: Nero Burning ROM 11.0.10500 | 120 MB (Shareware)
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Comodo Cleaning Essentials 2.3.219500.176

Comodo Cleaning Essentials (CCE) is a set of powerful security tools designed to help users identify and remove malware and unsafe processes from Windows computers. Designed as a portable application, the software requires no installation and can be run directly from removable media such as a USB key.
CCE consists of two core technologies:

• KillSwitch - an advanced system monitoring tool that allows users to identify, monitor and stop potentially unsafe processes that are running on endpoint systems. Uniquely for a product of its type, KillSwitch leverages Comodo's huge whitelist database to isolate untrusted processes with an extremely high degree of accuracy – improving IT operational efficiency by reducing false positives and cutting the amount of time spent troubleshooting an endpoint machine.
• Malware scanner – fully featured malware scanner capable of unearthing and removing viruses, rootkits, hidden files and malicious registry keys hidden deep within a system. The scanner is highly configurable, uses the latest heuristic techniques to detect previously unknown viruses, features first-class malware removal capabilities and is capable of detecting hidden drivers and services loaded during system start-up.

Features:

• Classifies the threat level of all objects and processes currently loaded into memory and highlights those that are not trusted
• Allows the admin to terminate, delete or suspend every untrusted item with a single click.
• On-demand malware scanner quickly finds viruses, rootkits and hidden services
• Extremely efficient malware removal routines thoroughly disinfect virus stricken endpoints
• Detailed statistics and graphs allow admins to analyze and fine tune system activity to almost infinite levels of detail
• Leverages Comodo's huge whitelist database to accurately identify the trust status of every running process with minimal false positives
• Integration with Comodo cloud scanning technology delivers instant behavioral analysis of unknown processes
• Powerful system tools provide control over even the most obscure system settings
• Simple interface for admins to manage trusted vendors list
• Comprehensive event logs provide detailed overview of system activity on endpoint machines
• Quick repair feature allows fast restoration of important Windows settings
• Can replace the standard Windows Task Manager if required
• Another indispensable addition to admin's security toolkit to complement software such as Comodo Internet Security
• Lightweight – requires no installation and can be run right from a USB stick
• Fast, free and easy to use

Download: Comodo Cleaning Essentials 32-bit | (22.7 MB) Freeware
Download: Comodo Cleaning Essentials 64-bit | (24.4 MB) Freeware
 

Avira AntiVir Personal 12.0.0.872

Avira AntiVir Personal - FREE Antivirus is a reliable free antivirus solution, that constantly and rapidly scans your computer for malicious programs such as viruses, Trojans, backdoor programs, hoaxes, worms, dialers etc. Monitors every action executed by the user or the operating system and reacts promptly when a malicious program is detected.
Avira AntiVir 12.0 Highlights:

More intuitive User Interfaces – A cleaner, more modern screen design with options organized by function, and a streamlined 2-click install process and automatic resolution of software conflicts during installation. Avira’s software was designed with default configurations to make installation easier, to keep the user safer, and to take the guesswork out of remaining secure. Also, users will discover that many components have been renamed so that every consumer can understand their function without reading the documentation. And best of all, a one-click “Fix Problems” button to solve any issues that might endanger users’ computers.

Smarter Code – Avira software has even further increased detection rates by out-witting malware that hides from ordinary antivirus software. New detection mechanisms find rogue code that hides even deep in the operating system.

Stronger Detection – All components have been fortified in order to better resist malware attacks that target antivirus software specifically. This fortification includes the ability for Avira software to function without many registry keys, better resistance against process termination and component deletion, and many other malware counter-measures.

In addition to a simpler interface, smarter code, and stronger detection, Avira 2012 also focuses on support by adding Live Customer Support for all premium products. If users run into any problems, they can connect directly with a technical support engineer who will fix the problems in real time over the Internet using Avira’s new Team Viewer feature.

Lastly, running two security solutions in parallel can have negative consequences on the stability of the PC and the overall experience with newly installed software. So in order to make the transition to the Avira products version 2012 as easy and painless as possible, automatic detection and removal of potentially incompatible software has been added in all installation programs. No worries, it is possible to select what 3rd party solutions to keep.

• Detects and removes more than 150,000 viruses
• Always among the winners of comparison test featured in computer journals
• The resident Virus Guard serves to monitor file movements automatically, e.g. downloading of data from the internet
• Scanning and repair of macro viruses
• Protection against previously unknown macro viruses
• Protection against trojans, worms, backdoors, jokes and other harmful programs
• AntiVir protection against viruses, worms and Trojans
• AntiDialer protection against expensive dialers
• AntiRootkit protection against hidden rootkits
• AntiPhishing protection against phishing
• AntiSpyware protection against spyware and adware
• NetbookSupport for laptops with low resolution
• QuickRemoval eliminates viruses at the push of a button
• Easy operation
• Internet-Update Wizard for easy updating
• Protection against previously unknown boot record viruses and master boot record viruses

Download: Avira AntiVir Personal 12.0.0.872 | 83.0 MB (Freeware, non commercial use)
View: AntiVir Website for Product Information

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SUPERAntiSpyware 5.0.1142

SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition is 100% Free and will detect and remove thousands of Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, KeyLoggers, Dialers, Hijackers, and Worms. SUPERAntiSpyware features many unique and powerful technologies and removes spyware threats that other applications fail to remove. Easily remove pests such as WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, and thousands more. Repair broken Internet Connections, Desktops, Registry Editing and more with our unique Repair System. Dedicated Threat Research Team scours the web for new threats and provides daily definition updates.

UPERAntiSpyware Free Edition does not include real-time blocking or scheduled scanning. Download 

setup: SUPERAntiSpyware 5.0.1142 Free | 13.0 MB (Freeware)
Download portable: SUPERAntiSpyware 5.0.1142 | 17.8 MB

credit: Razvan Azmanov

TeamViewer 7.0.12280

TeamViewer is the fast, simple and friendly solution for remote access over the Internet - all applications in one single, very affordable module.

Remote control of computers over the Internet, Instantly take control over a computer anywhere on the Internet, even through firewalls. No installation required, just use it fast and secure. Training, sales and teamwork, TeamViewer can also be used to present your desktop to a partner on the Internet. Show and share your software, PowerPoint presentations etc. File transfer, chat and more, Share your files, chat, switch the direction during a teamwork session, and a lot more is included in TeamViewer.


Note: TeamViewer is absolutely FREE for personal, non-commercial use.
Download setup: TeamViewer 7.0.12280 | (4.8 MB) Freeware
Download portable: TeamViewer 7.0.12280 | (19.4 MB)

Sysinternals Suite 2011.12.05

The Sysinternals Troubleshooting Utilities have been rolled up into a single Suite of tools. This file contains the individual troubleshooting tools and help files. It does not contain non-troubleshooting tools like the BSOD Screen Saver or NotMyFault. The Sysinternals Suite is a bundle of several Sysinternals Utilies like AccessChk, Autologon, Ctrl2Cap, DiskView, Disk Usage (DU), LogonSessions, PageDefrag, ProcessExplorer, PsLogList, PsPasswd, RegMon, RootkitRevealer, TCPView, VMMap, ZoomIt.
What's new in Sysinternals Suite 2011.12.05

• Autoruns v11.2: This update fixes a bug in the jump-to-folder function when executed on disabled items and correctly locates print monitor DLLs when they are stored in print monitor-specific system director.
• Disk Usage (DU) v1.4: This update to Du, a command line utility for analyzing the disk space consumed by directories, adds a CSV output option, accounts for the file system cluster size in its on-disk size calculations, and includes alternate data streams.
• Process Explorer v15.1: This update of Process Explorer, a Task Manager replacement, adds support for new Windows 8 features by giving the processes hosting immersive applications a distinct highlight color, shows immersive application package names in process tooltips and as a new process view column, lists AppContainer and capability SIDs in the process security properties, and updates the GPU support to be compatible with Windows 8. Other enhancements include GPU memory counters with more descriptive labels, display of the logon session ID on the security properties, and reporting of suspended processes as suspended in the CPU usage column.
• Strings v2.42: This Strings release fixes a bug that would result in a crash when the –n or -b options are specified without a file name.

Tip: Don’t forget to download the Windows System Control Center (WSCC) a free, portable program that allows you to view, execute and organize the utilities from various system utility suites (Sysinternals included).

Download: Sysinternals Suite | (13.1 MB) Freeware
View: Versions and Descriptions

Opera 11.60 Final

A full-featured Internet browser, Opera includes pop-up blocking, tabbed browsing, integrated searches, and advanced functions like Opera's groundbreaking E-mail program, RSS Newsfeeds and IRC chat. And because we know that our users have different needs, you can customize the look and content of your Opera browser with a few clicks of the mouse.

• Speed Dial: Your favorite sites are just one click away at all times.
• Search Shortcuts: Faster search - type your queries directly into the address bar.
• Trash Can: Instantly reopen recently closed tabs.
• Mouse Gestures: With Opera you can navigate the Web with your mouse.
• Opera Link: Synchronize data of your choice online, or among different computers and devices.
• Quick Find: Opera remembers not only the titles and addresses, but also the actual content of the Web pages you visit.
• Feed Preview: Preview a Feed by clicking on the feed icon, and you will see it in clean and efficient multiple-column layout.
• Quick and customizable Web search: Get quick access to Google, eBay, Amazon and more with the search field in the upper right corner.

Download: Opera 11.60 for Windows | 10.1 MB (Freeware)
Download: Opera 11.60 for Linux
Download: Opera 11.60 for MacOS

Credit: Razvan Mihai

RealWorld Paint 2011.1

RealWorld Paint is a lightweight, easy-to-use, freeware image/photo/animation editor. It can be used to create or edit computer images or animations, convert images to animations and back. RealWorld Paint can also be used for photo retouching.

Lean, mean and clean
RealWorld Paint installs or requires NO additional packages on your computer. No .net Framework, no adware, no spyware. It just works and on a wide range of Windows versions. RWPaint can use up to 4 cores of your modern multi-core processor to speed up drawing on a large canvas.

Modify your photographs

• With RealWorld Paint, you can resize, crop or cut out objects from photographs.
• Resize pictures (with correct gamma), convert file formats, draw custom borders or frames.
• Remove blemishes with the Clone tool.
• Crop pictures and remove perspective with the Crop tool.
• Change shapes with the Shapeshifter tool (Liquify in Photoshop's terms).

Make animations

• RealWorld Paint allows you to create simple animations like flashing buttons or animated forum avatars.
• Add new frames by dragging and dropping images from a file manager or via clipboard.
• Modify each frame as a normal layered image.
• Convert animations to filmstrips and vice versa.
• Built-in GIF optimizer without cryptic settings.

Use layers and styles

• Save time, maintain consistent look and feel, simplify future updates. That's what appropriate use of layer styles does for you.
• Use classic layer styles like bevel, shadow, fill, outline, or glow.
• Design your own layer style by combining any available image filter to achieve effects like automatic symmetry or kaleidoscope drawing.
• Save your favorite layer styles into your own personal style library (with previews). Download pre-made styles.

Photoshop, GIMP, Paint.net compatibility

• You won't have to leave your old projects behind. RealWorld Paint can import and export native image files of other popular image editors. Images are imported or exported with layers.
• Photoshop's .psd files are imported with selected layer styles. Compatible layer styles are converted to RWPaint's native layer styles.
• RealWorld Paint also supports many standard image files like .jpg, .png, .bmp, .gif and more.

Give it a try!
…and you will be pleasantly surprised. While the application looks simple, you will discover it goes deeper than an average freeware image editor after using it for a while. It is fast and responsive, capable of working with large images, it supports mouse gestures, can do gamma-aware blending, Photoshop plug-ins, and that’s just the beginning. And best of all: .net framework is NOT needed and the application is easily portable.

What's new in this version:
Animated PNG support
The PNG codec is now able to read and write PNG animations. Animations and pictures are always written using 32-bit color depth. To create animated pngs instead of gifs by default, add the Animated PNG Image to your favorite formats above the GIF Image on the Formats tab of the Application options window.
Paint.net 3.5.10 compatibility
The .PDN format codec is now able to import files saved with version 3.5.10 of Paint.net. Minor bugs were fixed in export to .pdn, .xcf and .psd.

Download: RealWorld Paint 2011.1 | 8.1 MB Freeware

Download portable: RealWorld Paint 2011.1 | 8.9 MB

credit: Razvan

AIMP 3.00 Build 961 RC 2

AIMP is a powerful audio player that allows you to listen to your favorite music with an outstanding sound quality. Its appearance resembles that of another classical audio player (Winamp), so you'll get used to it very quickly. It can also be customized with skins.

The program includes a 18-band equalizer, a visualization window to display rhythmic visual effects and a playlist editor to organize your audio files. A nice fading effect makes your list of songs look like an endless music loop and a handy volume normalizing feature avoids drastic volume changes between tracks. Also, the player's main functions can be conveniently controlled by global hotkeys.
Besides playing music, AIMP features three extra utilities which also enable you to record any sound on your computer, convert audio files from one format to another and view or edit tags. AIMP is based on the well-known audio engine BASS, so it's easy to connect new plug-ins (from the plug-in library included in the program) and expand the player's functionalities.

What's new in this version:
• Added localizations: Farsi
• Localizations were updated
• Sound Engine: Resampler algorithm has been improved
• Player: Player now detects full screen applications only on the current monitor
• Player: Ability to start playback of bookmark using "Enter" key
• Plugins: Radio Browser - ability to input genre manually
• Track list: Total duration of playlist now displays in "DD:HH:MM:SS" format
• Fixed: Incompatibility with AVG and Avast antivirus
• Fixed: Incompatibility with Synaptics TouchPad
• Fixed: External playlist is not reloaded when trying to open it again
• Fixed: Player doesn't receive links to the internet radio via command line
• Fixed: Player doesn't allow drop new file to the end of playlist, if "Auto merge similar categories" option is active
• Fixed: ID3v2 tag doesn't read to the end in some cases
• Fixed: "Show information about selected files" option doesn't work
• Fixed: Player doesn't work correctly with playlists in M3U8 format
• Fixed: No an ability to capture internet-radio, if station doesn't send meta-data
• Fixed: Navigation by track doesn't work for remote files
• Fixed: Audio Library doesn't detects drive letter correctly in some cases
• Fixed: Known memory leaks


Download: AIMP 3.00 Build 961 RC 2 | 6.0 MB Freeware
View: AIMP Website

 Credit: Razvan Mihai

SmoothTranscode 0.4 Beta

SmoothTranscode is a simple to use multimedia transcoder, allowing you to convert video and audio files from one format to another. It is powered by FFmpeg, which provides high quality encoding of many popular formats, as well as video post processing.

This is an early development release, which means many features may not be available yet or may not work as intended, although we do consider the software to be stable enough for general use.

What's new in SmoothTranscode 0.4 Beta:

• [NEW] .Net Framework detection added to installer
• [NEW] Full 64 bit support
• [NEW] Support for files opened through Windows Explorer
• [NEW] Addition of various bitrate settings (Same Quality, VBR and CBR)
• [NEW] Addition of frame rate setting
• [NEW] Addition of advanced options for H.264
• [UPDATED] New application icon
• [UPDATED] Refreshed user interface
• [UPDATED] Start and stop points temporarily removed due to incomplete implementation
• [UPDATED] Save file dialog now automatically chooses the extension for the selected format
• [UPDATED] Codec lists now change to show only codecs compatible with the selected container
• [UPDATED] Changed license from GPL v2 to GPL v3
• [FIXED] Format setting now works
• [FIXED] Encodes after first encode no longer fail

Download: SmoothTranscode 0.4 Beta | 10.1 MB Freeware

Credit: John Callaham

Google SketchUp 8.0.11752

Developed for the conceptual stages of design, Google SketchUp is a powerful yet easy-to-learn 3D modeling software tool that combines a simple, yet robust tool-set with an intelligent drawing system that streamlines and simplifies 3D design. From simple to complex, conceptual to realistic, Google SketchUp enables you to build and modify 3D models quickly and easily. Are you remodeling a kitchen, landscaping your back yard or adding a deck to your home? Google SketchUp makes it faster, easier and a lot more fun. From simple to complex, from conceptual to realistic, Google SketchUp helps you see your vision before you build it.

Get started right away.
Most people get rolling with SketchUp in just a few minutes. Dozens of video tutorials, an extensive Help Center and a worldwide user community mean that anyone who wants to make 3D models with SketchUp, can.

Model anything you can imagine.
Redecorate your living room. Design a new piece of furniture. Model your city for Google Earth. Create a skatepark for your hometown, then export an animation and share it on YouTube. There's no limit to what you can create with SketchUp.

Get models online for free.
You can build models from scratch, or you can download what you need. People all over the world share what they've made on the Google 3D Warehouse. It's a huge, searchable repository of models, and it's free.

Download: Google SketchUp 8.0.11752 | 37.0 MB (Freeware)

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