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Classic Start Menu

Classic Start Menu 7.77

Straightforward and useful application that helps you replace the default Windows 7 Start menu wit...

Mar 21st 2024, 14:13 GMT
Windows 11 / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows Vista 64 bit / Windows Vista / Windows XP 64 bit / Windows XP
RetroBar

RetroBar 1.15.33

Replace the current modern taskbar of Windows with an old school version that features text labels...

Feb 22nd 2024, 08:23 GMT
Windows 11 / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7
Open-Shell (Classic Shell)

Open-Shell (Classic Shell) 4.4.170 / 4.4.191 Pre-release

Change the appearance and behavior of the Start Menu of your operating system so that it meets you...

Aug 29th 2023, 22:55 GMT
Windows 11 / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7
ViStart

ViStart 8.1 Build 5311

Provides you with a small set of themes and skins for your computer's Start menu that not only cha...

Apr 4th 2023, 13:58 GMT
Windows 11 / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows Vista 64 bit / Windows Vista / Windows XP
Cairo Desktop

Cairo Desktop 0.4.245

A customizable and modern-looking desktop environment that replaces the standard Windows desktop, ...

Sep 26th 2022, 06:33 GMT
Windows 11 / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7
VersInfoEx

VersInfoEx 1.3.0

The Version tab is re-introduced in the program's Properties window, with additional information, ...

Mar 17th 2022, 17:31 GMT
Windows All
Halloween Skin Pack

Halloween Skin Pack 2021

A theme pack that can bring the Halloween spirit to your Windows 7 PC by radically changing its ap...

Oct 24th 2021, 23:46 GMT
Windows 11 / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10
CMD_Command

CMD_Command 6.052.21.1

Replace the classic Ctrl + C command with an automatic command that copies the selected content to...

Feb 22nd 2021, 13:53 GMT
Windows All
Zune Skin Pack

Zune Skin Pack 2.0

Transform Windows into a Zune0inspired environment with plenty of eye candy to make you feel right...

Sep 4th 2020, 10:53 GMT
Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7
Angry Birds Skin Pack

Angry Birds Skin Pack 2.0

A complete package that sets off to transform your Windows operating system to resemble various sc...

Sep 4th 2020, 10:46 GMT
Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7
Neon Skin Pack

Neon Skin Pack 2.0

Transform Windows 7 with the help of this modern-looking neon-themed graphical overhaul that inclu...

Sep 4th 2020, 09:58 GMT
Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows XP
Snarl

Snarl 5.0 / 5.1 Beta 4

Balloon-style global notification system for your PC which is easy to configure and can be set to ...

Jul 10th 2019, 08:13 GMT
Windows All
iOS Skin Pack

iOS Skin Pack 14.0 (15.07.2020)

Make your operating system look like iOS with the help of this skin pack that completely transform...

Dec 26th 2018, 22:23 GMT
Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7

IrfanView

With support for a long list of plugins, this minimalistic utility helps you view images, as well as edit and convert them using a built-in batch mode
IrfanView

Bitdefender Antivirus Free

Feather-light and free antivirus solution from renowned developer that keeps the PC protected at all times from malware without requiring user configuration
Bitdefender Antivirus Free

Windows Sandbox Launcher

Set up the Windows Sandbox parameters to your specific requirements, with this dedicated launcher that features advanced parametrization
Windows Sandbox Launcher

7-Zip

An intuitive application with a very good compression ratio that can help you not only create and extract archives, but also test them for errors
7-Zip

Microsoft Teams

Effortlessly chat, collaborate on projects, and transfer files within a business-like environment by employing this Microsoft-vetted application
Microsoft Teams

Zoom Client

The official desktop client for Zoom, the popular video conferencing and collaboration tool used by millions of people worldwide
Zoom Client

ShareX

Capture your screen, create GIFs, and record videos through this versatile solution that includes various other amenities: an OCR scanner, image uploader, URL shortener, and much more
ShareX

Context Menu Manager

Customize Windows’ original right-click context menu using this free, portable and open-source utility meant to enhance your workflow
Context Menu Manager

4k Video Downloader

Export your favorite YouTube videos and playlists with this intuitive, lightweight program, built to facilitate downloading clips from the popular website
4k Video Downloader

calibre

Effortlessly keep your e-book library thoroughly organized with the help of the numerous features offered by this efficient and capable manager
calibre
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Context Menu Manager
  • Context Menu Manager
  • 4k Video Downloader
  • calibre
  • IrfanView
  • Bitdefender Antivirus Free
  • Windows Sandbox Launcher
  • 7-Zip
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Zoom Client
  • ShareX
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.FilePropsMan

.FilePropsMan 1.05

View extended file version and find out the CRC32, MD5 and SHA1 hashes of files via the Windows Ex...

Nov 20th 2018, 16:47 GMT
Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 2008 R2 / Windows 2008 64 bit / Windows 2008 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows Vista 64 bit / Windows Vista / Windows XP 64 bit / Windows XP
Hidden Windows 7 Features

Hidden Windows 7 Features 1.3.0

This simple to use application allows you to activate or deactivate several useful, but hidden Win...

Aug 24th 2018, 14:24 GMT
Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7
Another Command Prompt

Another Command Prompt 0.42

Simple replacement for your command-line that helps you display or modify file extension associati...

Jul 5th 2018, 13:13 GMT
Windows All
Menu98

Menu98 1.1

Replace the Windows Start menu and Taskbar context menu with variants similar to those found in Wi...

Apr 13th 2018, 11:10 GMT
Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows Vista 64 bit / Windows Vista / Windows XP 64 bit / Windows XP
Moo0 RightClicker

Moo0 RightClicker 1.56

Enhance the functionality of your context menu by adding new entries that help with copying or mov...

Jan 30th 2018, 07:17 GMT
Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 2003 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows Vista / Windows XP
Seven Remix XP

Seven Remix XP 4.0.0.4910

Enhance the look of Windows XP's graphical user interface by simply installing this efficient and ...

Sep 19th 2017, 08:10 GMT
Windows 2003 / Windows XP
Classic Shell

Classic Shell 4.3.1

Simple-to-use application that allows you to add removed features to your system, such as the clas...

Aug 13th 2017, 19:09 GMT
Windows Server 2016 / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows Server 2012 / Windows 2008 R2 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7
Windows 10 Color Control

Windows 10 Color Control 1.3

Enrich the default color palette of Windows 10 and use any hue for the start menu, the taskbar, wi...

Aug 26th 2016, 15:31 GMT
Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10
Babun

Babun 1.2.0

Manage your Windows operating system via a sleek and intuitive Linux-like console and a pre-config...

Aug 4th 2016, 11:06 GMT
Windows All
Terminal Wings

Terminal Wings 2.0

Replace your native Windows Command Prompt utility with this terminal that supports multiple profi...

May 31st 2016, 08:55 GMT
Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10
ViFind

ViFind 0.0.0.201

Replace your native Windows menu bar with a functional El Capitan OSX one in an easy manner by tur...

Mar 22nd 2016, 06:02 GMT
Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7
Dimension Cursors

Dimension Cursors 1.1

Get rid of the default cursor set in Windows and install a brand new, interesting and modern set o...

Feb 18th 2016, 10:45 GMT
Windows All
Windows 10 Spotlight Wallpapers

Windows 10 Spotlight Wallpapers

Windows 10 Spotlight Wallpapers enables you to enjoy the image content available on your Windows 1...

Feb 10th 2016, 07:11 GMT
Windows All
TCC/LE

TCC/LE 14.00.9

Replace your standard command prompt with this powerful tool that features a wide range of capabil...

Feb 7th 2016, 15:35 GMT
Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 2008 / Windows 2003 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows Vista 64 bit / Windows Vista / Windows XP
WinColor

WinColor 1.2 Build 5799-38903

Personalize your desktop in Windows 8 or 10 by selecting custom colors for the taskbar, the start ...

Nov 28th 2015, 19:20 GMT
Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8
Alienware Skin Pack

Alienware Skin Pack 4.0

Customize the look and feel of your Windows operating system with the help of this Alienware-mimic...

Nov 24th 2015, 10:24 GMT
Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows Vista 64 bit / Windows Vista / Windows XP 64 bit / Windows XP
SkinPack Flat UI

SkinPack Flat UI

Customize the appearance of your computer by replacing the default icons with flat-looking ones an...

Sep 5th 2015, 07:58 GMT
Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7
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