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| AntiFreeze – A Backup Program to the Windows Task Manager Posted: 29 Sep 2010 05:14 AM PDT Unresponsive programs are a mess. They cause PCs to crash. It’s a good thing Windows has its own tool of solving this problem. The Windows Task Manager software lets users forcefully terminate unresponsive applications. By just clicking the world’s most famous hotkey, CTRL + ALT + When this happens, either the CPU or memory usage (or both) are maxed out. The only way you can bring back your computer is to turn it off / restart it, and turn the PC again. Although this method can resolve hung computers, most of the time, you will lose almost all programs you’ve opened before. If this is your constant dilemma, try the functionality of AntiFreeze. This application is an effective backup tool for the Windows Task Manager. When both your PC and Task Manager freeze, this software can come to the rescue. By just pressing its default hotkey, ALT + CTRL + WIN + HOME, you can terminate almost all suspended programs responsible of your computer’s unresponsiveness. AntiFreeze can be downloaded at http://www.resplendence.com/download. Click the Save File button to save the installer in your computer. Wait for the download to finish. When it is, open the setup file. In Windows’ Security Warning page, press Run to proceed. Hit Next > and follow all the Setup Wizard’s installation procedures. When you’re done installing the program, check the Launch AntiFreeze checkbox and click Finish. If you have problems running the software, you can launch it by double-clicking its executable file located at C:\Program Files\AntiFreeze. By default, after the installation, AntiFreeze will register itself as one of your computer’s startup programs. This is the application’s primary interface. You can press the OK button to minimize it to your system tray. This software will just run on your PCs background waiting for it to be activated. It will only consume approximately 1 MB of your computer’s memory when it is idle. When your computer and Task Manager are not responding to any mouse clicks and keyboard hits, press AntiFreeze’s default shortcut key, ALT + CTRL + WIN + HOME, so that you can forcibly terminate a suspended program. You’ll be presented with this window if you pressed the said hotkey. As you can see, all applications were suspended by AntiFreeze. This is necessary so that you can view which programs are consuming more CPU time and memory usage. Typically, a software that eats up more system resources is the cause of the hung. Click the End process button to kill the responsible program. Related posts § AntiFreeze – A Backup Program to the Windows Task Manager § An introduction to the Windows XP Task Manager: Processes, Programs, and Performance – Part I § Quickly hide windows and programs in the taskbar using Zhider § MozBackup – Backup Firefox and Thunderbird Profiles § What is SeaPort.exe and How to Remove It § AceBackup – Free Windows Backup Software § Tweak Windows Vista for free with MZ Vista Force Copyright © 2007 Post from:
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| Install Most of Your Favorite Freeware Programs at the Same Time Posted: 29 Sep 2010 04:06 AM PDT There is no joy that quite compares to opening the box of a new computer. The smell of fresh plastic rushes to greet us, as we savor the sensation of our fingers running across a smooth, dust-free keyboard. We cannot wait to start using the machine… But, before we can use the machine, we must find and install all of our favorite freeware programs—which could take hours. FreeApps feels our pain. The service allows users to install all of the most popular freeware programs at the same time, all in one download. FreeApps users have complete control over which programs to download and install. For users in a hurry, the list at the top of the page contains the absolute most popular freeware programs. Uncheck any programs you do not want to install, then click the green Get Installer button. If you have a few extra minutes, the list below the recommended popular freeware contains almost everything a brand-new computer needs. Choose your favorite browsers, messengers, anti-virus software, anti-spyware software, system utilities, MS Office replacements, drivers, graphic editors and even imaging software. Almost all of our favorites are listed on FreeApps. Just put a check next to the box beside any program you want to download and install. When you have finished your selections, scroll to the bottom of the page. Your selections are listed in a tidy box like the one at the top of the page. Click Get Installer to download and install the programs. While registering is not required to use the site, there are benefits to creating an account. Registered users may save their favorite freeware choices and download a portable edition of FreeApps. The site also features give-away paid software selections, which change periodically—only registered users are notified of the current give-aways. We have nothing negative to say about FreeApps. It does exactly what it claims to do with no attached spyware or other undesirables. Since the site adds new freeware all the time, it is definitely worth a bookmark. Related posts § Install Most of Your Favorite Freeware Programs at the Same Time § 99 of the best freeware programs § Quickly Install Apps on a Clean OS using Ninite § Winlibre – Essential free software downloads for Windows § Run your favorite applications and programs from a portable USB drive § Enso Launcher – Forget All Your Windows Shortcuts § Track and record how you spend time on your computer using Slife Copyright © 2007 Post from:
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