Operating System Related

Downloads

Actual Tools
Betanews
CNET Developer's Resource Center Log In (URS)
CNET download.com
Doom9.net - The Definitive DVD Backup Resource
Emergency BootCD Plus PE v6.0.1 Final
File Flash - Your Downloads Start Here
File Hippo - Free Software Downloads
Files Com
Freeware - Moon Software
freshmeat.net
GameCopyWorld
Gimmefonts.com - Free truetype fonts
GnomeDownloads
Gpg4win - EMail-Security using GnuPG for Windows
HunterSoft Freeware
IT Pro Downloads Shareware, Freeware, and Demos
Karen's Power Tools
MajorGeeks.com - Download Freeware and Shareware Computer Utilities
Microsoft Viewers
NetworkingFiles.com - Enterprise and Home Networking Downloads
NirSoft- freeware utilities, password recovery tools, system utilities
PC Mag Download Utilities
PCWorld.com - Downloads
PGP Freeware versions
Shareware Directory
Simtel.Net
SoftPedia.com
SoftViewer freeware and shareware directory
Spyware Removal Downloads
Steve's Free Stuff
The 46 Best-ever Freeware Utilities
The NEW Graphics BBS Web Site
The Portable Freeware Collection
Tucows
Warp2Search.Net Your Daily Tech News Service
Windows File Of The Day
Windows Installer 2.0 Redistributable
ZDNet Hot Files Downloads
ZDNet Software Library - Top Rated Development Tools

Drivers

3DChipset - Ammo For The Gamer
Adaptec Windows ASPI Driversl
Adaptec - Downloads
ASPI drivers explained
ATI Drivers
Codecs direct downloads - MovieCodec.com
Creative ALchemy
Creative Labs - Daniel K drivers for Audigy under Vista
Creative Labs Drivers
Ctrl-Alt-Del.com
Dell Inspirion BIOS Downloads
DLL Help Database
DLL-files.com - Download all your missing dll-files
Driver Detective
Driver Zone
DriverHeaven.net
Drivers Collection
Drivers Online
Force ASPI drivers
Free Vista Drivers - MORE!
Free Vista Drivers - RadarSync
Guru3d
Hauppauge
Intel 945 Express Chipset
Intel 975X Express Chipset
Intel® PRO-100, PRO-1000 & PRO-10GbE Network Adapter ID & Driver Guide
Iomega Software Download
KProbe2 for Lite-On Drives Support
kX project sound drivers
LaptopVideo2go
Linux Graphics Driver from Intel site
LiteOn Firmware & Patchers
Logitech
MadOnion.com - GamersHQ - News
Matrox Drivers
Microsoft Hardware
NVIDIA Drivers
Open Drivers - Free Download Device Drivers
Overclockers Online
Rage3D Radeon Unofficial Beta Drivers
Reactor Critical
RIVA 3D - 3D News & Info. A Gamer's Safe Haven
SoundBlaster Audigy Drivers (Modded)
Turtle Beach
Tweakers Asylum
VIA Arena
Vortex of Sound
Windrivers.com

Linux

ubuntu

Basic Commands
Basic Linux Commands
Community User Documentation
Create a separate -home partition
Dual-Booting Ubuntu and Vista with EasyBCD
eeeXubuntu for eePC
How To Install and Run Ubuntu Linux Inside Windows » PC Mechanic
HowTo- Windows (XP) on Ubuntu with VMWare Server - Ubuntu Forums
Kubuntu - The KDE Desktop
Latest Video Driver Installation FAQ
Linux Mint
Mount Windows Shares Permanently
Mounting Windows Partitions
Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Hardy Heron)
Ubuntu Documentation
Ubuntu Forums - Installing Firefox 2.0 final
Ubuntu Forums - Installing Rhythmbox
Ubuntu Forums - Post the way you got the Nvidia driver to work
Ubuntu Forums - Samba Edgy upgrade fails
Ubuntu Forums - Xserver-xorg not installed after Dapper -> Edgy upgrade
Ubuntu Forums
Ubuntu Home - Linux for Human Beings
Ubuntu Installation
Ubuntu Linux Resources
Using The Terminal - Ubuntu Documentation
VLC media player for Ubuntu Linux
Windows installer for ubuntu using loopmounted EXT3 filesystem on NTFS
Wubi (Ubuntu) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wubi - The Easiest Way to Linux

4WebHelp - Using cron to automate tasks
Amarok - rediscover your music
Boot and run Linux from a USB flash memory stick
BusyBox - The Swiss Army Knife of Embedded Linux
Creating a Dual-Boot Windows XP and Ubuntu Laptop
Cronjobs - How To Using Plesk
CrossOver - Windows Applications Seamlessly Integrated on your Linux desktop
DistroWatch.com
Download Freespire
Fedora 8 Download
FreeNAS- The Free NAS Server - Home
FreeNX - the free NX
GStreamer- open source multimedia framework
How to reinstall GRUB
KNOPPIX - Live Linux Filesystem On CD
Linux - AboutLinux.com
Linux - Advanced Linux Sound Architecture
Linux - ClanLib Game SDK
Linux - Commonly used Unix commands
Linux - EasyBCD - NeoSmart Technologies Wiki
Linux - Fast Graphics Library
Linux - FreeTrek Game
Linux - Logicware
Linux - Loki Entertainment Software (porting)
Linux - PhatLINUX.COM
Linux - SDL Simple DirectMedia Layer
Linux - Shark3D Engine
Linux - The Linux Game Tome
Linux downloads at Freshmeat.net
Linux Game Development Center
Linux Games
Linux Journal - The Premier Magazine of the Linux Community
Linux Knowledge Portal
Linux Server Operating Systems - Xandros
Linux.com - A quick look at the GParted live CD
Mount a Windows shared folder in Linux - Lifehacker
NOVELL SUSE LINUX Professional
NOVELL SUSE 10.0 First Look
NOVELL- How to update SUSE LINUX Professional
NVIDIA Accelerated Linux Graphics Driver README and Installation Guide
Nvidia Installer HOWTO for SuSE Linux users
openSUSE.org
pyNeighborhood
QEMU vmware emulator
Rhythmbox - The music management application for GNOME
Ryhthm Box Downloads
Setting up a Samba Server with Windows XP Clients
Suse Intelli Mouse with Wheel
The Jem Report - SUSE Linux 10
Using crontab

Networking & Communication

Allegro NFS for Windows
AMANDA, The Advanced Maryland Automatic Network Disk Archiver
Annoyances.org - You might not have permission to use this network resource (Windows XP Discussion Forum)
Aplus Tech Support
Aplus.Net Knowledge Base
BellSouth FastAccess Speed Test
BellSouth FastAccess Support Site
Broadband Calculator - KiloByte Converter
BROADBAND FAQ - section 5. Troubleshooting
broadband help » AT&T Southeast Forum FAQ
broadband help » Setup Netopia 3347W for Bellsouth FastAccess
D-Link DWL-900AP+ AirPlus Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point
Daemon Tools
DSL - DSLreports.com - the place for BROADBAND
Dynamic DNS Network Services
Extra Init Commands, Disable v90,v92, Modem Settings_Strings
FreeNAS- The Free NAS Server - About
Gibson Research Corporation
GnomeTomes - The Wireless Networking Starter Kit
HACKERWHACKER FIREWALL TESTER, SECURITY NEWS, FREE SECURITY SCAN
Hi-speed
How do I optimize my MTU and RWIN settings for the best broadband performance
How-To Configure Broadband Connections Using PPPoE
iCalc - Bandwidth Calculator - Transfer Rate
IzyMail - WebMail in your Inbox
Linksys BEFSR11 support pages
Mercury Mail Server
Modem Help Net
Modem initialization (init) strings
Modem String
myNetWatchman - Network Intrusion Detection and Reporting
NASLite v1.x File Servers
Networking, VPN, TS, Remote Access and Internet Troubleshooting
PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall
Practically Networked
RASPPPOE Home Page
Sam Spade Internet Tools
Sender ID Framework SPF Record Wizard
SenderBase® The IronPort Security Network
Sitegauge
Small Net Builder Real Help for Your Small Network from Tim Higgins
SpamCop.net
Spamhaus Project
SpeedGuide.net
Unblock Secure Server
Wi-Fi Networking News
Windows File Sharing with TCP-IP - Practically Networked Forums
Windows Networking Troubleshooting Center
Windows Terminal Services Community Center
World of Windows Networking

Windows Vista

AHCI-SATA-IDE - Vista x64 Forums
Best Windows Vista Software Downloads - search freeware and shareware download
Computer Browser service stops on Vista startup
Connecting a NAS Device or a previous version of Windows with Vista - NetworkWorld.com Community
Driver woes on Vista- Sonic Solutions DLA problem solved
ERROR 800706BA - The host process for Windows Services stops working after you download Microsoft updates on a computer
Features new to Windows Vista - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Finished Installing Windows Vista SP1 Now Remove All The Junk Files
Grand Stream Dreams- More Vista Tips, Hacks and Tutorials
How to configure sharing & discovery in Home Basic or Premium
HOW TO Dual-boot Windows Vista and Linux
HOW TO fix boot menu when u install XP after Vista
How To Fix the Vista Network Speed Issue While Playing Sound (Updated)
HOW TO fix Vista’s Security Center from reporting missing or duplicate programs
HOW TO Hide Vista Partition from XP with NeoGrub! at The NeoSmart Files
How to Install and Use the Interrupt-Affinity Filter Tool
HOW TO Install Windows Vista from a high speed USB 2.0 Flash Drive
HOW TO Install Windows Vista Recovery Environment
HOW TO make Vista Recognized by OS Selector - InsanelyMac Forum
How to recover the recycle bin if you delete it from Vista desktop
How to Run Vista Ultimate Startup Repair
HOW TO Uninstall Vista on Dual Boot Machine
How to use the throttling mechanism to control network performance in Windows Vista
How to... Add XP to a Vista machine - ComputerAndVideoGames.com
Installing and uninstalling Windows Vista for dual-boot with XP
Intel® Matrix Storage Manager - Possible issues with Windows Vista- and Intel® RAID
Introduction to DFS Replication
ITsVISTA Tip 8- The Vista Power Button Revisited - ITsVISTA
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 2.0
Microsoft Gadgets
Multibooters - Dual-Multi Booting With Vista
Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows- Windows Vista Activity Center
Problems when Windows XP tries to load the Agp440.sys service
Quick Fixes for Five Nasty Vista Problems
Receive Window Auto-Tuning on Vista.
Removing Windows Vista Bootloader from Startup
Tech-Recipes.com - Microsoft Vista
TweakHound - Installing Vista
TweakHound - Tweaking Vista
Tweakvista - Disable UAC on Vista Home & Home Premium
Tweakvista - Solving Explorer Large File Transfer Problem
Tweakvista - The Real Vista Editions Feature Comparison Chart
Tweakvista - Vista Shortcut Keys List
Tweakvista - Windows Vista RTM Tweaks
TweakVista.com - Make NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices work in Vista
Uninstall Windows Vista Bootloader - A Step by step guide
Useful Vista Tweaks
Virtual address space usage in Windows game development
Vista - Uncrippling Bluetooth
Vista and RDP6 Remote Desktop Prompt - Scott Forsyth's WebLog
Vista Multimedia Playback and Network Throughput
Vista Recovery Disc Download
Vista Rewired
Vista- Shrink Partition - New Feature! - Tech-Recipes.com
Vista-Driver.ORG -- FREE Vista Drivers
VistaForums.com - Your #1 Windows Vista Forums
vLite - Windows Vista configuration tool
Why does ListView beep when selections are changed in Vista- - microsoft.public.win32.programmer.gdi - Google Groups
Why Windows Vista isn't ready for geeks - Icrontic.com
Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Step-by-Step Guide
Windows Vista Developer FAQ
Windows Vista Feature Guide
Windows Vista Forums
Windows Vista Home Page
Windows Vista Security - Windows Vista Security Center- User-Focused Improvements
Windows Vista Service Configurations by Black Viper
Windows Vista Service Pack 1
Windows Vista Services Explained
Windows Vista Team Blog - Offline Files
Windows Vista TechCenter
Windows Vista Update Failures
Windows Vista Wallpapers - WinMatrix
Windows Vista- Home Page
Windows Vista- PROview Articles and Topics of Interest
Windows Vista„ Tips & Tricks
Windows-Vista-Update.com, the most comprehensive Windows Vista website
Workaround Discovered For Clean Install With Vista Upgrade DVDs

Windows XP

Security Tools

Cain & Abel
NetStumbler
Top 100 Network Security Tools

Tweaks

2CPU.com
3DSpotlight Guides and Tweaks
56K.COM V.90 Modems, Cable Modems, ADSL, ISDN and Satellite
AutoPatcher
Backup Guide - Info - Encyclopedia
Bart's Boot Image Extractor
Bart's way to create bootable CD-Roms
BIOS Survival Guide
Boot Disk Downloads
Bootdisk.Com
Carry an entire operating system in your pocket
Creating A WinPE 2.0 Bootable USB Key
Definitive BIOS Optimization Guide
Definitive Swapfile Optimization Guide
DMA reverts to PIO
Easy Automated Snapshot-Style Backups with Rsync
Exchange and Outlook Solutions Center
ExtremeTech-Syscheck
Full Guide to OS Dual Booting
Hard Drive Upgrade Install Guide
How to Export Your Personal Address Book to a Text File
How to get into your computer BIOS
How to use Powerstrip
IDE ATA and ATAPI disks use PIO mode after multiple time-out or CRC errors occur
LangaList Home Page
Latest Bios and Drivers updates!
LostCircuits Bios Guide
Novastor Tech Tips - Backup Strategies for Data Security
NovaStor Tech Tips - NovaStor Tips and Backup Strategy
NT Compatible
OpenOffice.org Training, Tips, and Ideas
OverclockersClub
Password Recovery Software
Passwords Viewer Bookmarklets
Radified Guide to Norton Ghost by Symantec
Rage3D Tweak
Stop Chkdsk from running during start-up
Strictly For Those On Steroids!
Synology CS406 - How To Install TwonkyVision
TACKtech - We help you get the most from your computer!
TeamAnarchy.com
Tek-Tips Forums
The 3D Scene
The Ultimate USB Key
Thoosje XP & Vista Tools
Tripple Boot Setup
Tweak3D
TweakBIOS
Tweakers Asylum - Home for the Hardcore
TweakGuides.com - ATI Catalyst Tweak Guide
TweakGuides.com - ATI Catalyst Uninstall
TweakTown
Un-install Sound Blaster drivers and applications-
Utility Geek
Virtual PC Guy's WebLog
Windows Media Encoder 9 Series
Windows Movie Maker 2 PapaJohn Site
Windows Movie Makers - Windows Movie Maker 2 news, tips, discussion forums, add-ons and more
Winmag.com - The Windows Authority
Winternals Software - Advanced System Tools

270008 - Cannot Access CD-ROM and _Code 31_ Error Message in Device Manager After You Remove Adaptec Easy CD Creator fro
314060 - CD-ROM access is missing and messages cite error code 31, code 32, code 19, code 39, or code 41 after you remov
811267 - Setup Stops Responding or Displays an Unrecoverable Error Message
875355 - How to use the Automatic Recovery feature to recover your computer if the Windows XP Service Pack 2 Setup progr
Aaron Stebner's WebLog - Automated cleanup tool to remove the .NET Framework 2.0
Aaron Stebner's WebLog - Using MsiInv to gather information about what is installed on a computer
Administering Remote Assistance
Advanced troubleshooting for general startup problems in Windows XP
Annoyances.org - Windows XP Discussion Forum
Automatically wake a hibernating Windows XP machine
Battery power may drain more quickly than you expect on a portable computer that is running Windows XP or Windows Server 2003
Boot clean in Windows XP
BOOT.INI and ARC Path Naming Conventions and Usage
CHKNTFS.EXE- What You Can Use It For
Command-line reference A-Z
Concurrent Remote Desktop Sessions in Windows XP SP2 - Sig9
Data Execution Prevention (DEP) in SP2
Default Node Type for Microsoft Clients
Delete Recovery Console
Disable Dr Watson
Disabling Auto IP-address generation
Does your AMD-based computer boot after installing XP SP3 - Jesper's Blog
DRM Security component upgrade
DUMPPO.EXE - When your Windows XP workstation will only use the S1 sleep state
DUMPPO.EXE settings
Error messages when you try to gain access to an NTFS volume
Event ID 2011 - Not enough server storage is available to process this command
EventID.Net
Extensible Performance Counter List (exctrlst.exe)
FAQ- NTFS and ADS
FAQs & Highlights for Windows XP
Fast Shutdown Faster Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003 and Windows Vista » My Digital Life
Fix for WinXP SP2 TCP limits
HOW TO create a bootable XP SP3 CD
HOW TO Force Windows to Use Standard VGA Compatible Driver
HOW TO Activate Windows XP from floppy diskette backup
HOW TO Allow Anonymous Logon in NFS and in Windows Server 2003 or in Windows Storage Server 2003 (NAS)
HOW TO Close All Files Opened by Network Clients from the Command Line
HOW TO create and delete hidden or administrative shares on client computers
HOW TO create and manipulate NTFS junction points
HOW TO disable the use of USB storage devices
HOW TO disable Volume Shadow Copy Service restore options on Terminal Server client computers that are running Windows S
HOW TO Dual-Boot Windows XP and Linux (XP installed first)
HOW TO Dual-Boot Windows XP and Ubuntu
HOW TO Enable Hyperthreading after upgrading motherboard
HOW TO enable the S3 system power state for standby when USB devices are armed for wake
HOW TO Enable Windows XP Automatic Wireless Network Configuration
HOW TO Fix - Error The application failed to initialize properly (0x0000022)
HOW TO Fix Volume Shadow copy problems
HOW TO Gain access to the System Volume Information Folder
HOW TO Install a Printer Driver Locally for a Remote Printer in Windows XP
HOW TO Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP
HOW TO Install Windows XP without Floppy Disk Drive
HOW TO install XP On Your USB Drive
HOW TO Integrate_SATA_Drivers_into_A_Custom_Windows_CD
HOW TO Perform a Windows XP Repair
HOW TO Prevent Windows Messenger from Running in Windows XP
HOW TO read the small memory dump files that Windows creates for debugging
HOW TO recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from starting
HOW TO remove stuck firewal and AV programs in Security Center
HOW TO Remove useless WinXP services
HOW TO repair XP when repair option not available
HOW TO Replace Motherboard on a Windows XP System
HOW TO Reset Internet Protocol (TCP-IP) in Windows XP
HOW TO Reset Security Settings Back to the Defaults
HOW TO Restore the Show Desktop icon in Quick Launch
HOW TO Set up and Use Automated System Recovery in Windows XP
HOW TO Setup a Remote Desktop on a Wireless Network
HOW TO Setup WindowsXP VPN Server
HOW TO Slipstream Windows XP Service Pack 2
HOW TO troubleshoot a Stop 0x0000007E error in Windows XP
HOW TO troubleshoot TCP-IP connectivity with Windows XP
HOW TO Use AutoStreamer to Slipstream Windows XP Service Pack 2
HOW TO Use the Sysprep tool to automate successful deployment of Windows XP
HOW TO Use Virtual Private Networks for Secure Internet Data Transfer
How Windows XP Determines ACPI Compatibility
Installing and configuring Apache on Windows XP- Virtual Hosts
Installing IIS on Windows XP Pro
JSI Inc
JSI Tip 10245. You receive MShome is not accessible using Windows XP
JSI Tip 4899. How do I Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions using Windows XP
JSI Tip 4926. Windows XP assigns ownership to the Administrator account instead of the Administrators group
JSI Tip 4986. How do I use the Remote Desktop features of Windows XP Professional
JSI Tip 5169. How do I perform an in-place upgrade of Windows XP
JSI Tip 6022. What function keys can I use during Windows XP setup
JSI Tip 7618. Windows XP Setup remains in Boot.ini after you upgrade
LAN Access for Wireless Clients without an Access Point - Problem Solver_ LAN Access for Wireless Clients without an Acc
Limitations of the FAT32 File System in Windows XP
MCE 2005 Not Installing Correctly, asking for files
Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset
Microsoft Security Component Upgrade
Microsoft System Information (Msinfo32.exe) Tool
Missing Windows HAL.DLL file
MS Security and critical updates ISO image
MS Win Knowledge Base
Multibooting in Windows XP Made Easy
Multibooting in Windows XP
Multibooting Windows 2000 and Windows XP
Network Drive Mapping Issues
NT Compatible - Windows XP FAQ
Order replacement Microsoft media, manuals
POWERCFG.EXE is a command-line tool that allows an administrator to control the power settings of a Windows XP SP2 system.
Programs that connect to IP addresses in the loopback address range may not work as you expect in XP
Qfecheck.exe Verifies the Installation of Windows 2000 and Windows XP Hotfixes
QFixApp in Windows XP and Windows .NET
Recognizing a Second CPU
Recovery Console Commands
Registry Recovery in Windows XP - PC Perspective Forums
Remote Assistance and Windows XP
Restoring Previous ControlSet After Using LastKnownGood
RyanVM Post-XP SP2 Update Pack
RyanVM's Windows XP Post-SP2 Update Pack
S3 Standby Done Right
scannow sfc - LEARN how to use SFC.EXE (system file checker) in this article!
Slow network browsing in Windows XP
SpeedGuide.net -- Windows 2000-XP Registry Tweaks
Stupid Registry Tricks
Sysinternals Freeware - BOOT.INI Reference
System Restore FAQ
Systray Icons Missing
The network name cannot be found EventID 3019
TIPS - Bob Cerelli Tips
TIPS - Doug Knox Tips
TIPS - Gabriel Ponti Tips
TIPS - Kellys XP Korner Tips
TIPS - Paul Thurrott Tips
TIPS - The Elder Geek on Windows XP
Troubleshoot Windows Protection Error Messages
Troubleshooting Windows Shutdown Problems
Troubleshooting Windows STOP Messages
Troubleshooting Windows STOP Messages_#2
TweakGuides.com - The Windows XP Tweaking Companion (XPTC)
TweakXP Bandwidth
Ultimate Boot CD For Windows
Unattended Windows Introduction
Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) High Definition Audio class driver version 1.0a available for Windows XP
Upgrading A Motherboard Without Reinstalling
Upgrading to USB 2.0 EHCI Host Controller
Using Program Compatibility Mode in Windows XP
Windows 2000 Resource Kit Tools for administrative tasks
Windows 2003, XP & Vista Networking Articles
Windows Installer 3.1
Windows KB articles at kbAlertz!
Windows Media Connect
Windows Product Activation (WPA)
Windows Registry Experts
Windows Server 2003-2000-XP-NT Administrator Knowledge Base
Windows Service Pack Road Map
Windows Services for UNIX Version 3.5
Windows Win XP Pro as a Server
Windows XP Expert Zone
Windows XP File Assocation Fixes
Windows XP File Assocation Fixes_#2
Windows XP Fixes, Tips and Tweaks
Windows XP Home and Professional Service Configurations by Black Viper
Windows XP Home Edition vs. Professional Edition, What's the difference
Windows XP Process Information dB
Windows XP Resource Center
Windows XP Resources on TechRepublic
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) Support Center
Windows XP Service Pack 2 Problem Solver
Windows XP Shutdown Troubleshooter
Windows XP tweaks for audio systems
Windows XP Update Website - Tips News and Secrets!
Windows XP- Auto Logon to Windows XP
Windowsreinstall.com - XP, Vista upgrade, install, reinstall, uninstall and repair guides
WinXP Tweaks1
WinXP Tweaks2
WinXP Tweaks3
WMP FAQ A trouble-shooting guide for Windows Media Player
Workarounds to disable Non Genuine Windows Warning Messages
XP Myths
XP's No-Reformat, Nondestructive Total-Rebuild Option
XPs Little Known & Rebuild & Command
You cannot install some updates or programs
“Stop 0x0000007E” error message after you upgrade to Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3 on a non-Intel-processor-based computer