Windows System and HDD utilities of choice for daily usage

Aleksandr Dikov
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  1. Rufus icon
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    Formats USB drives to various file systems and creates bootable USBs from ISOs. Supports MS-DOS/FreeDOS bootable sticks and offers BIOS or UEFI options.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  2. Recuva icon
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    Retrieve lost files from your PC, recycle bin, or portable devices with a free and user-friendly tool offering deep scans and secure overwrites.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    Erase unnecessary files like cache and cookies, maintain privacy, and optimize disk space on Linux and Windows. Supports various applications and uses.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blackberry
    • PortableApps.com
    BleachBit 1.9.3 on Windows 10 showing Firefox preview
    BleachBit 1.9.3 on Windows 10 showing the Preferences dialog
    BleachBit 0.8.2 on Ubuntu 10.10 (Kurdish translation)
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    Freeware system profiler for Windows and Android displays in-depth CPU, RAM, and chipset info, working ad-free, offline, and consumes fewer resources.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • PortableApps.com
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  5. Professional Windows diagnostic tool offering real-time hardware monitoring and comprehensive device information, ideal for experts and integrators.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    HWiNFO (32/64) screenshot 1
  6. ShellMenuView is a small utility that display the list of static menu items that appeared in the context menu when you right-click a file/folder on Windows Explorer

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Shell Extensions are in-process COM objects which extends the abilities of Windows operating system. Most shell extensions are automatically installed by the operating system, but there are also many other applications that install additional shell extension components.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • File Explorer
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    Autoruns shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login, and shows you the entries in the order Windows processes them. These programs include ones in your startup folder, Run, RunOnce, and other Registry keys.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  9. Rapid Environment Editor (RapidEE) is an environment variables editor. It includes an easy to use GUI and replaces the small and inconvenient Windows edit box.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. The O&O RegEditor makes working with the registration database significantly easier. It comes with an eminently user-friendly application, but it is through its portability that it really makes the life of an Administrator much easier.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. BlueLife Hosts Editor is a portable freeware hosts-file editor and allows you to easily add/delete, block, and update domain names to your hosts file.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Free and open-source tool for batch uninstalling multiple apps with minimal input, removing portable, protected, and damaged software, and cleaning up leftovers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Bulk Crap Uninstaller screenshot 1
    Bulk Crap Uninstaller screenshot 1
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