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Fix-It 99 The only problem-solver designed for Win 95, 98 and NT!

Fix-It Utilities® 99 is the first and only problem-solving tool designed from the very start to work with all of today's Windows operating systems -- Windows 95, 98, even NT workstations and servers.   Plus, Fix-It includes PowerDesk Utilities 98!

               Fix-It Utilities - designed to be different

Automatic Wizard!

The exclusive FixWizard is the no-hassle, no-brainer way to defragment hard drives, scan for viruses, clear out old and unused files and even clean the Registry!

Optimize your hard drive for more speed!

"Fragmented" files can add up to longer disk seek times and sloppy overall performance.  Defragmentation is the power user's secret to getting more speed.   Use Defrag Plus to defragment your hard drive so your files and programs are placed correctly on the hard drive.  And Defrag Plus has the new IntelliCluster technology, which like Windows 98 Disk Defragmenter, speeds your application launch times by watching exactly how your programs load, then optimizing the way their files are placed on the disk.

Stop crashes! 

Our Serenity technology helps CrashProof 99 intercept many Windows crashes and, whenever possible, gives you the chance to save work that might have otherwise been lost.  There's even a REVIVE button that can help "un-freeze" stalled programs!

Diagnose hardware problems and more.

PC Diagnostics runs tests on system components, from your RAM to your hard drive to your video card.  System Explorer digs deep to provide detailed system and driver information so you can see what's happening inside your PC.  Year 2000 diagnostics test system settings for Y2K compatibility.  And for a constant, graphic view of system resources, run the customizable System Monitors whenever you like, or even leave them on your desktop all the time - it's your choice!

Find and fix hard drive problems.

Faster than ScanDisk for Windows, Disk Fixer finds and fixes errors in Windows FAT and FAT32 disks, and works with Windows NT to find and fix problems in NT hard drives.

Delete relief!

File Undeleter can help recover deleted files that Windows can't.  It has a delete tracker mode, which tracks and stores files as you delete them, and emergency mode, which attempts to recover deleted files directly from the hard drive.

Want more?

Fix-It Utilities 99 provides unbeatable tools that clean, optimize, and repair your system Registry.  It includes tools that help you to safeguard key system and hard drive files, and it has an instant system rescue disk right in the box.  Fix-It has a completely new utility that gives NT users an optional command prompt during the early NT boot process to help bring back a crashed system.  Fix-It offers 100% anti-virus protection with real time and on-demand virus scanners, a disk cleaner that scans your entire system for wasted space, and much more!  As an added bonus, Fix-It also includes PowerDesk Utilities 98 -- the fastest, easiest way to move, copy, zip and view your files!

Try our risk-free guarantee!

Protect yourself by getting the best PC protection that money can buy!  We're so sure you'll love Fix-It Utilities 99, we back it up with a 60-day, no questions asked, money-back guarantee. 

 

ZipMagic 98

Take the Hassle out of Zip Files!

Nowadays you can't turn on your computer without running into a compressed ".ZIP" file.  And no wonder - Zip files take up less space and speed up Internet file transfers.  But using them can be a real hassle.  Merely finding out what's in the Zip file you just received means launching a separate utility and "extracting", often to a "temporary directory".  Wouldn't it be nice if you could wave a magic wand and make zip hassles disappear forever?  Now you can with ZipMagic 98.

                          Use Zip Files Without Unzipping Them First!

The real sorcery behind ZipMagic® is our patented ZipFolders technology.  It makes your compressed Zip files look and act just like regular Windows folders!  So instead of launching a separate utility to see what's inside a Zip file, you can just open it like any other Windows folder.  You can open, modify, launch and save your compressed files and applications as if they were never zipped.

                    ZipMagic Outzips the Competition!

Immediately know what is inside a Zip file - and use Zip files without having to unzip them first!

ZipMagic provides a revolutionary and easy way to use Zip archives without zipping or unzipping them.  It is the only zip compression product that actually enhances the Windows operating system.  And because it works at the level of the operating system, ZipMagic operates invisibly!  This means that each Zip file appears--to both you and to all other programs--as a normal folder of uncompressed files.

Simple Wizards show you the way! 

ZipMagic features the amazing ZipWizard™, which leads you step-by-step through zipping, unzipping, and making self-extracting Zip files.  And of course, all of ZipMagic's most popular features are integrated right into Windows Explorer, so you can zip and unzip with ease.

ZipMagic supports more compression formats than any other program!

Hate the frustration of downloading a file only to find that it is in a format you can't open?  ZipMagic supports more compression formats than any other program, including the universal ZIP format, as well as over a dozen other compressed files like ARJ, LHA/LZH, Z, GZIP, RAR, TAR, TAZ, TGZ, CAB and ZOO.

Send and receive files over Email with ease.

Want to send a file to a friend?  ZipMagic can automatically compress and email it for you in a single step.  There's also an email client plug-in that lets you zip and attach a file directly from your mail program. Sending files has never been simpler.  Receiving files is easier too, because ZipMagic includes a powerful email attachment decoder to unscramble those "garbled" files.

Slash online time with powerful Internet plug-ins.

ZipMagic's revolutionary plug-ins for Explorer and Netscape let you download, view, unzip, and install without ever leaving your browser window.

The first zip utility with automatic updating.

Only ZipMagic has the Internet EasyUpdate, which seamlessly updates your copy of ZipMagic to the latest maintenance release.

But wait, there's more!

ZipMagic is much more than a great way to increase space on your hard drive. It  features a built-in viewer that supports over 60 file formats, including many multi-media file types.  What's more, you can use ZipMagic to create self-installing archives that don't require the recipient to have an unzip program.  ZipMagic also enhances virus protection programs, and allows you to encrypt your Zip files.

Seeing is believing!

Only ZipMagic 98 makes your Zip files look and act like regular Windows folders. Try ZipMagic free for thirty days, you have nothing to lose but your zip hassles! 

 

 

NetSonic Pro

A review by Frank Sereno

NetSonic Pro is a software accelerator for your Web browser. Your performance will vary depending on the size of the cache you set and the types of Web sites you visit. I suggest that you try the freeware version of the program before purchasing the retail version.

NetSonic Pro has two main features to speed up your Web surfing experience. First, it has an MTU Optimizer to fine-tune your network packet settings for highest performance. The user has five options: 33.6k, 56k, ISDN and T1 or you can use the automatic tab to let the program decide what is best if you don’t know your hardware. Once the MTU Optimizer has updated the registry, the computer will need to be rebooted for the changes to take effect.

I use a 56k modem. NetSonic Pro reported that my system did not have the optimal settings for that modem. After I clicked on the tab for 56k and followed all of the program’s prompts, I did not see any appreciable difference in the speed of file transfers. Perhaps the effect of improper MTU settings is more pronounced with higher speed access such as ISDN, DSL or cable. With a regular dial-up connection, transfer speed is much more dependent on the bandwidth of both the file source and your ISP, as well as conditions on your phone line/connection than on packet sizes.

The caching feature has many options. Each user determines the size of his cache. With a larger cache, more sites can be stored. If you have a monster hard drive, you can get the maximum effect. If you visit a page that often changes, you can have NetSonic Pro exclude it from being accelerated. The program adds a new command to the right mouse button on your browser for this purpose.

Three types of caching are available. Maximum displays information instantly for any cached pages. The page will then be downloaded in the background to check for changes. If changes have been made, the user will be prompted to hit the reload button to see the new page. Maximum with Auto-Refresh is similar to the first method, but a page that has been changed will be displayed automatically. In Smart mode, the browser displays nothing on a page until NetSonic Pro can determine if the data is new or not. A fourth button allows you to disable caching completely.

Another feature is SonicFetch. This option will download other linked pages while you view the current one. This works very nicely on pages with only a handful of links. If you are using on a site with dozens of links, it is really more of a hindrance than an aid. Available options include downloading all linked pages or only visited links, preloading links from offsite and whether to download graphics. Again, the usefulness of this feature will depend on the layout of the Web pages you visit.

NetSonic Pro is a well-designed program with a very easy to use interface. It really does speed up how fast your browser seems to work under the right conditions. Unfortunately there is no standard for Web design in regards to the sizes of images on a page, the number of links and so forth. Every user will get different results based on the Web sites he visits and how NetSonic Pro is set up. My advice is to try the freeware version, NetSonic (available for download at http//www.web3000.com). If you find this version improves your Web surfing experience, then consider purchasing NetSonic Pro for its added features.

NetSonic Pro by Web 3000, Inc., retail price $39.95. Program requires approximately 2 MB hard drive space for the program files, space for cache to be determined by user.

 

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