Tom AZ

Yes, just download the full version and you can use it as is. Or, if you decide to purchase it, a few additional features will be unlocked.

Andavari, could you comment on this a little further. Just wondering why you have chosen not to use the "analyzed" uninstall routine?

I think you've been scammed. CCleaner is freeware .

I did install the latest beta version of xp-AntiSpy and used it to disable ctfmon.exe. To confirm what you expected might be the case, it appears that it disabled it without having to go through the steps that CeeCee mentioned.

In simple terms, is a HOST file basically a block list of restricted sites?

My fault, Andavari. Guess I downloaded the last stable version (3.96) and not the newest beta. The prior version didn't even have a "Tweaks" section in it. One other thing . . . will disabling cftmon.exe have any affect on the normal function of MS Office?

Doesn't ctfmon.exe basically re-create itself each time you reboot? I tried disabling it in my startup items, but it seems to keep coming back.

Just took a look at xp-antispy, but didn't see "Tweaks" or where you could disable ctfmon.exe. Wonder if you have an older version and it's now been eliminated.

Just read the info on the MVPS link you provided. Does installing, updating and maintaining a host file become a little complicated? It didn't really sound all that simple and straight forward. Just curious .

What HOSTS file do you use, Andavari?

I really know nothing about "host" files. Can someone give me a real simple 1-2-3 approach as to what they are and how they work. Is hpHOSTS one of the better ones -- or are they all about the same -- just different?

Is there a better Firefox Download Manager than Firefox's own?

Actually, I use Burrrn all the time. This post was for informational purposes only.

If I'm not mistaken, this "new" BurnAware Free now includes DAO (gapless) burning. The original free version did not.

Thanks, Humpty, I'll give these things a try.

Over the last few days I've started to experience some trouble downloading files in Firefox (2.0.0.16). Generally, the download starts and runs for a few seconds -- then just stalls. Any thoughts or suggestions?

Andavari, is this the Desktop Maestro from PC Tools? What do you specifically like about that app?

What harm is there in getting rid of unused file extensions. If needed, aren't they re-created anyway?

AntiVir for me.

How do you manually add this folder to Registry Mechanic? -- can't quite figure it out.

Often thought about using 7z for backups, but never really figured out how to do it. Wish there was an actual "backup" component built into the GUI.

Outpost Firewall Pro (commercial)

I've never used this program, but Double Safety is a backup program that Giveaway of the Day is offering today.

Thanks, Humpty, for the Rapid Share link.

Do you have to subscribe to their forum in order to download this fix?