uToolbox's Magnifier tool is useful to magnify the area of the screen/desktop. Also allows to resize the window to allow to resize the magnified area. This is a standalone application and no need to install, just download the tool and unzip it to your local folder and start using the tool. The size of the tool is very small and you can download it from the URL without any networking problems.
Full Specifications
What's new in version 1.0.0.2
Version 1.0.0.2 allows to resize the window to allow to resize the magnified area.
General
ReleaseMay 25, 2010
Date AddedApril 30, 2010
Version1.0.0.2
Operating Systems
Operating SystemsWindows 95, Windows 2003, Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows, Windows NT, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows XP