Windows XP - Utilities

• Backup and restore the Windows NT registry database

  Before making changes to the registry database, then it can be a very good idea to make a backup first.

• BgInfo

  Utility that can generate a wallpaper, which includes the computer system details.

• Boot Manager

  A boot manager can help with running multiple operating systems on the same machine.

• BootPart to add several boot partitions to boot.ini

  Bootpart makes it easy to create the perfect multi-boot setup using the Windows NT boot manager.

• Change the license key before installing Windows XP

  Change the install license by updating the install files for Windows XP.

• Convert from Windows Workstation to Server Edition

  Utilities that can change the configuration of a Windows installation so it becomes a server edition.

• DOS emulation in Windows NT

  DOS box extensions for Windows NT to play the old DOS games one love so dearly.

• Debugging Tools

  Microsoft Windbg makes it possible to diagnose what caused a BSOD, so one can replace the device that caused it.

• Extracting the cd key from the registry

  Utilities for extracting the the cd-key from the registry database.

• File and Partition Recovery

  Recover deleted or damaged files (and partitions) with undelete / unerase utilities.

• Fix for Adaptec ASPI layer driver

  Certain applications cannot detect the installed cdrom drives when using the Adaptec ASPI layer.

• Include 3rd party controller drivers using unattended install

  Avoid having to use a floppy disk when installing Windows NT on a machine with unsupported disk controller.

• Install an application as a Windows service

  Running an application as a service allows the application to run without a user needing to login.

• Make any window transparent

  Utility that can enhance any window with the transparent glass effect.

• Media Player 8 extension for DVD play

  To play DVD's in Windows Media Player one needs to buy a license for the MPEG2 codec.

• Media Player 8 extension for MP3 recording

  To record audio as MP3 in Windows Media Player then one needs to buy a license for the MP3 codec.

• Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer

  Utility for analyzing the computer configuration and alerts if any security issues are detected.

• Microsoft IIS Lockdown Tool

  IIS Lockdown is an utility by Microsoft for setting up Internet Information Server in a secure way.

• Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool

  Security utility for checking if computer is infected with malware, and if so remove it.

• Microsoft Network Diagnostics Tool for Windows NT

  NetDiag is a command line utility created by Microsoft that can be used diagnose network problems between two computers.

• Microsoft Office graphics filters for Mspaint

  Microsoft Office graphic filters allows programs like Mspaint to work with formats like jpeg and gif.

• Microsoft Scriptomatic

  Scriptomatic makes it easy to extract system information through WMI using scripting.

• Microsoft Tweakomatic

  Tweakomatic will take over where group policies cannot handle it any longer.

• Microsoft support tools and resource kits

  Microsoft have created many utilities for management of the Windows NT operating system.

• Monitor system performane and system health

  CPU core temperature monitoring utilities, that can give alerts if things gets too hot.

• Mount Ext2 / Ext3 linux partitions inside Windows

  Access Linux Ext2 / Ext3 partitions inside Microsoft Windows.

• Netbrute monitors the network for available file shares

  NetBrute by Raw Logic Software can scan the network and display computers which announce themselves on the network.

• Password recovery utilities for Windows NT

  Utilities for offline editing of the password files to change the password, or perform recovery of the lost password.

• PolicyMaker Registry Extension

  Utility for creating group policy ADM files from registry files.

• Preinstalled Environment for emergency recovery

  Create a cd-rom-, dvd- or usb-drive which Windows can boot from.

• QChain to install several hotfixes without restarting

  QChain is created by Microsoft and allows several hotfixes to be chained together in a single install.

• Qfecheck to list the hotfixes applied to the system

  Qfecheck is a command line utility by Microsoft to list installed hotfixes.

• Remote Desktop Client

  Remote Desktop Client can take control of a remote computer running Microsoft Windows.

• Replace Microsoft JVM with Sun Java Runtime

  Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (JVM) contains security flaws and should be uninstalled and replaced with the Sun Java Runtime.

• Reveal password hidden under asterisks

  Utilities to recover lost passwords, which are only shown as asterisks.

• Samurize

  Advanced desktop enhancement engine that can gather all sorts of system details along with feeds from the Internet and place it all together on the desktop.

• Security Configuration Manager Tool

  Display the security tab for controlling NTFS permissions in Windows XP Home without using safemode.

• Slipstream Service pack before installing Windows XP

  Apply the service pack before making the install for a faster and more secure install.

• Synchronizing Images and Files with SyncToy

  SyncToy is an utility by Microsoft which can make the manual task of synchronizing files a little easier.

• Unlocker can display and close open file handles

  Unlocker displays the open file handles, when trying to delete or move a file which is used by another application.

• Utilities to configure file associations in Windows Explorer

  Utilities that makes it easier to modify the Windows Explorer context menu for the different filetypes.

• Vista Transformation Pack

  Give your good old Windows XP a visual facelift with the transformation pack.

• Windows Explorer file copy replacement

  Enhance the file copy abilities of Windows Explorer

• Windows Media Player Bonus Pack for Windows XP

  Microsoft have created several extensions to its Windows Media Player for Windows XP.

• Windows Shell Replacement

  Alternative window shells that to change the desktop experience.

• Windows XP Power Toys

  Power toys created by Microsoft to enhance Windows even more.

• Windows XP boot visualizer to analyze the bootup phase

  Microsoft created the tool bootvis for driver developers to see how their driver behaves during bootup.

• Windows XP clear type tuner

  ClearType font smoothing can improve how text is displayed in Windows XP.

• Windows XP firewall log reader

  Windows XP firewall log can be used to monitor those who are trying to access the computer.

• Windows XP setup boot floppy disks

  Using floppy disks to perform the install of Windows XP.

• Windows XP theme styling utilities

  Utilities to make even more customizations to the Windows XP user interface.

• Windows virtual desktop management utilities

  Virtual Desktop Manager utilities can give even more room on the Windows desktop.

• XPInfo can display the hardware changes since activation

  XPInfo was developed in the proces of trying to discover how Windows Product Activation works.

• nLite - The ultimate deployment tool

  Configure the perfect Windows installation before actually installing.