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[2BIT]

NotePad ++ (being able to configure your own syntax highlighting, its non-locking of files and it's ability to run code from the gui makes this tops)
ProcessExplorer
WinMerge
Agent Ransack
Paint.net
ReplaceEm
CCCleaner (program remover is superior to windows)

can get most of these portable versions too

[Sysman]

Not tried Ultraedit but texpad is cheaper at 16.50. Got the odd bug, like cursor sometimes not lining up with char at end of lines, but change to fixed width font sorts that.

Just came across this link today and thought it a useful addition to the thread:

Free Notepad replacements

[JobsAGoodUn]

If you've used something like Acronis to create an image of a partition or disk then I recommend taking a serious look at the following:

Macrium Reflect Backup and Hard Disk Imaging for Windows 7, Vista, XP and Server 2003/2008

One of the things which it can do is create a bootable backup/restore system - on your existing hard disk - which can be really convenient if you need to bodger around with the operating system files. Usually you'd be thinking of booting off a CD to do that.

Their product is better than Acronis IMHO, and several times cheaper. UK author so your dollars will be put to a good cause within the UK.

[Spoiler]

Oh, all right then - all Mac-based except when cross-platform

(I'll take stuff that comes with the OS for granted - things like Safari, iMovie, iTunes, iDVD, and so forth.)

• Eclipse with various plugins:

snip...

I tried out Eclipse once, but not being a developer (have to do a little Perl cut\paste programming occasionally), I couldn't work out which version I should go for. Am using Komodo edit instead.

[FiveTimes]

DVDShrink

[Spacecadet]

I use the Xilisoft ultimate DVD ripper.
DVD Ripper - DVD ripping software, rip DVD to AVI, MPEG, DivX

[Grinder]

Hmm some good ones there.

For me (Win7) its:

• AVG Free
• AllwaySync
• FileZilla

.. among others.

I'm working towards ripping my DVD library to a 2TB USB drive to play on my PS3. Does anyone have anything for that? (hope its not a hijack)

[doodab]

Snowleopard. Anyone want a 4 yr old Lenovo that takes 5 minutes to un-hibernate and launch Mozilla??

What model & spec is it? I might be able to offer you a tenner for it.

[Spacecadet]

My 4 year old Lenovo still goes like tulip off a shovel

Have you tried the usual things like defragging, run malware bytes, and so on?

It probably needs a fresh install. The amount of crap some people have running on their PC's is quite often the main culprit.
Also don't run multiple AV and Anti spyware programs. They will kill your performance

[Platypus]

Whats that like compared to the SyncToy?

I looked at SyncToy and in the end purchased Allway Sync. I can't remember now why I preferred Allway but I'm very happy with it.

[Platypus]

Anyone want a 4 yr old Lenovo that takes 5 minutes to un-hibernate and launch Mozilla??

My 4 year old Lenovo still goes like tulip off a shovel

Have you tried the usual things like defragging, run malware bytes, and so on?

[Dearnla]

Snowleopard. Anyone want a 4 yr old Lenovo that takes 5 minutes to un-hibernate and launch Mozilla??

[Cliphead]

Linux Mint 9 live CD.

[Spacecadet]

I might have a new one to add

Dexpot - Utility for Multiple Virtual Desktops

[doodab]

OneNote is handy, the only thing that annoys me is that some of the funky stuff i.e. mathematical equations, doesn't work in office live.