Desktop Utilities I

WordRecovery ( 482 KB, Windows NT, Windows 9.x, Demo, $69 )

Now you could recover and fix corrupted Word 95/97 documents. This tool offers seamless integration with Microsoft Word that allows you access to corrupted data from a Recover selection in Word's File menu.

Download from: http://officerecovery.com/word/

WordPerfect Office 2000 Service Pack ( 64.45 MB,Windows 95/98,Freeware )

This service pack offers bug fixes and improved functionality for WordPerfect Office 2000. This link will take you to Corel's download page. Some users may need to download theprior service pack before installing the updated one.

Download from: http://www.corel.com/

AxMan ( 2.21 MB, Windows NT/95/98, Shareware )

Make storing and distributing of files easy with Axman. It splits files into various parts so that they fit on a floppy or be sent via e-mail. You can then quickly restore files and specify where you want them stored.

Download from: http://www.mosaicware.com/axman.html

BulletProof FTP ( 905 KB, Windows NT/95/98, Trial, $30 )

BulletProof FTP reconnects to FTP servers when file transfers are interrupted to quickly resume uploading/downloading. It supports multiple downloads, lets you specify the order and disconnects and resumes working on servers which limit downloads. This version offers interface enhancements, speed improvements and bug fixes.

Download from: http://www.bpftp.com

Adaptec DirectCD Update ( 3.17 MB, Windows NT/9.x, Freeware )

This upgrade brings Adaptec's DirectCD version to 3.01c. This version adds support for more CD recorders and includes bug fixes. Note: The link will take you to Adaptec's support page, where you must choose the patch for your version of DirectCD.

Download from: http://www.adaptec.com

PartitionMagic ( 26.44 MB, Windows 9.x, Demo, $70 )

Create, resize and merge partitions on your hard drive without destroying data. You can organise and protect data, run multiple operating systems, convert file system types and fix partition table errors with PartitionMagic.

Download from: http://www.powerquest.com/partitionmagic/index.html

PartitionMagic 5.01 Update ( 29.29 MB, Freeware )

This update supports Windows 2000. If you are not currently running or do not plan to install Windows 2000, it is not necessary for you to download this update.

Download from: http://www.powerquest.com/partitionmagic/index.html

WS_FTP Pro ( 2.06 MB, Windows NT/9.x, Trial, $38 )

Handle all your file transfer needs with this robust FTP client, which makes for easy file uploads/downloads. An auto-reconnect feature lets you resume broken transfers. The Add-ons are firewall support, passive file transfer and file maintenance options. Version 6.5 offers a Queuing tool to schedule downloads. Other new features include improved browser integration, scripting tools and a site manager for frequently visited FTP sites.

Download from: http://www.ipswitch.com

Visual Day Planner ( 4.94 MB, Windows NT/95, Shareware, $30 )

Visual Day Planner has just released its accessible, personal calendar. This calendar is always front and centre; it sits on your desktop as wallpaper. You can switch among day, week and month views and set alarms and recurring events. You can also personalise the program by dragging and dropping images into it. This latest release works over a network.

Download from: http://www.inklineglobal.com/vdp/