November 6, 2009 12:00 PM PST
Must-have utilities for your Windows toolkit
How often do you think about the background systems that make your computer run smoothly and surely? As with most foundations, generally only when they're broken or faulty. And that's a shame. We've rounded up seven freeware utilities that can help you get (and keep) your Windows system in top shape.
We include some top picks in the disk defragger, file compressor, and all-around optimizer categories. There's a tool to recover lost data, and another to cleanly remove programs, including Registry leftovers. Check it out in our must-have utilities roundup.
Have other favorites that didn't make our list? Opine away in the comments.
Jessica Dolcourt reviews the latest and greatest smartphone apps, in addition to a healthy dose of Windows software. E-mail Jessica and follow her on Twitter. 
Movie Maker Repair (Step 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfVS7bn9zNM
http://www.youtube.com/BetaFlux
This will fix your Movie Maker from crashing
(Windows XP users only)
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good mix -> ccleaner, revo, ultradefrag and 7zip?!
- by gregzeng01 November 23, 2009 5:35 AM PST
- "MRTECH" (MRTECH.COM) is a Must-Have: "Cobian Backup" is much better than the program you mention. "PROCESS EXPORER" remembers the priorities of every boot-up. "Win-Patrol" allows delayed, diabled, etc startups. JK Defrag offers better versions of defrags. "Clipboard Magic" allows me to recall & save all my "copy" for later re-use. "Net Run" starts & offers any internet programs I might use. "Free Download Manager" saves flash-video, torrent handling, better alternative sites for downloading (timed as often as you like). All the above FREEWARE have off & on-line help, forums, and easy updating to the newest version.
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(7 Comments)The only SHAREWARE (initially used as freeware) that I bought was "Servant Salamander", because it completely handles 7ZIP, ZIP, ISO, RAR, UNDELETE, VIEW, EDIT, MAP, (UN) SPLIT, RENAME (all types), Windows explorer, Synchronize, Folder differences, Folder & drive sizes, Filename Attribute & case-changer, Network-access, De & encrypt, NTFS (un) compress, ... VERY much better than the originally specialized programs that offer these function, (free, share or commercial ware).