Portable system tools to help configure your software and add or remove programs
Format FAT32 easily on USB drives larger than 32GB using the FAT32 Format Tool, a lightweight and portable utility designed to bypass Windows' built in size limitation. While Windows restricts FAT32 formatting to volumes of 32GB or less, FAT32Format removes this artificial restriction, allowing you to format large USB flash drives, SD cards, and external drives quickly and reliably.
Drive Tidy is a Freeware Portable Disk Cleaner. This popular disk cleanup tool can be used to quickly and easily remove unnecessary files and files no longer used by your computer in an effort to help de-clutter and free up disk space. Drive Tidy is lightweight, easy to run from a USB flash drive, and requires no installation, making it ideal for technicians and users who frequently maintain multiple PCs.
JFRemover is a Free and Portable Temp and Junk File Cleaner created by UtilityNerd. This lightweight utility allows you to quickly locate and remove unnecessary Temporary Files, Cache, Log Files, and other forms of digital clutter from your Windows system. By cleaning out these unwanted files, JFRemover can help improve overall system performance, free up valuable disk space, and reduce load times.
ESET's SysInspector is an invaluable Free and Portable Threat Diagnostics tool that makes it easier to deal with a system infected with Malware. Once run, SysInspector displays detailed information regarding running processes, network connections, important registry entries, services, drivers, scheduled tasks and system information. Results can be filtered by risk level to help narrow down potential threats. Logs can be saved and or sent to a consultant.
In a single view, you can sort and filter by filename, type, sender, subject, size, or date, then extract selected or all attachments to a destination folder. You can also remove attachments while keeping the email body intact to reduce PST/OST size. Attachment lists can be exported to XML, HTML, TXT, or CSV for auditing and reporting.
UUDWin is a free email attachment extractor. It can be used to batch extract attachments from email .eml, .pst, and, .msg files. The perfect tool to quickly extract all attached files from all of your Windows Live Mail or outlook express messages at once. Simply drag and drop the .eml files into the input files window, select the attachments you want to save from the output window, and click extract.
Base64 Decoder is a Free and portable decoder tool. It can be used to convert base64 data back to its original source code. This software might also be used to decode attachments found in email files.
HostsMan is a Portable Freeware Windows Hosts File Manager or Host File Editor created by abelhadigital. It can be used to quickly and easily manage your Windows Hosts File. Once launched, Hosts File Manager resides in the Taskbar. Features include the ability to enable or disable individual entries in hosts file, scan hosts for errors, duplicates and hijacks, a hosts name resolver, backup a hosts file and much more.
WinCrashReport is a Free Tool created by NirSoft that offers an alternative to the default Windows crash reporting program. WinCrashReport provides a detailed Windows Crash Report or Log of crashed applications from the crash dump, in an attempt to help you further troubleshoot and fix the problem.
NumCapsScroll Indicator, created by Vasilios Freeware, can be used to indicate and manage keyboard Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock status. Very useful if a keyboard is missing any of these buttons (for example; my Envy HP laptop keyboard does not have a Num Lock key).
Auto Hide Desktop Icons is a free portable program. As the name suggests, it can be used to automatically hide desktop icons and even choose to hide the taskbar in Windows as well. I have tested this to hide taskbar on Windows 11.
DNS Benchmark is a Benchmarking and Nameserver Testing Tool created by Steve Gibson. As the name implies, it can be used to test and measure the performance of your DNS Nameservers, and offers solutions or (conclusions) to help improve performance, if your DNS Nameservers appear to be affecting your Internet experience. The utility is tiny and can be stored on a USB flash drive.
Xleaner is a free and portable PC cleaner designed to help users clean up junk files, optimize system performance, and protect personal privacy. Lightweight and easy to use, Xleaner functions in a similar way to CCleaner Portable, but with a stronger emphasis on privacy protection and trace removal.
Because it is fully portable, the free software can be run directly from a USB flash drive or other removable media without installation. This makes it ideal for technicians, privacy-conscious users, or anyone who wants to clean a system without leaving behind configuration files or registry entries.
FolderSize is a Free Folder Size Calculating Tool created by Jan Horn. It can check the size of all folders on a select drive, making it easy to Find the largest files or folders and figure out which are consuming the most space. Options include; ability to select a drive or folder hierarchy to scan, set size to appear to left or right, set size parameters to use for colored folder icons.
Parkdale is a neat Drive Speed Testing Tool created by run.to/sz. This Free and Portable Utility can be used to quickly measure or test the Read and Write Speed of various storage devices, including Hard Disks, CD Drives, and Network Drives. Its flexibility and ease of use make it a must-have for both casual users and IT professionals. Whether you are troubleshooting performance issues or comparing storage devices, it provides reliable results with minimal setup.
TreeSize is a Free tool that can be used to get folder size or list directories by size in Windows. This organized directory tree tool can be used to easily figure out which folders and sub-folders are using the most space. Find out what is taking up disk space (space hogging), helping you reduce clutter on a drive.
Rizone Memory Booster is a Portable and Free System Memory Optimization Tool created by Rizone. It works by safely asking Windows to clean up process workspace (through a Windows API call) and free up memory processes no longer need. The end result should be improved system speed and stability, and reduced memory leaks.
Size Matters is a free file size checking tool. It can be used to track a list of files and check their file sizes. Usage is easy and simple: just drag and drop a directory or file onto the portable file size checker, and the tool will proceed to calculate each file size. Information can also be exported to a CSV file for further analysis and external use.
IObit Uninstaller is a Portable Free Software Uninstaller created by IObit. It can be used to quickly and easily uninstall or Remove Installed Programs and Browser Toolbars from your PC. Designed as a stand alone replacement for the built in Windows Add or Remove Programs tool, IObit Uninstaller can help you force removal of stubborn programs and even includes a feature to remove those pesky browser toolbars.
Reprofiler is a powerful Profile Link Repair Tool developed by IWR Consultancy. It allows users to efficiently view, manage, set, and repair user profile associations and properties on Windows systems. With it, you can quickly assign folders, erase data, detach profiles, or inspect detailed User Profile Information (Properties) with just a few clicks. Its portability makes it convenient to carry and run directly from a USB flash drive without installation.
Disk Cleaner is a portable and free disk cleaning software tool for Windows. This Open Source utility can be used to quickly free up disk space occupied by cache and temporary files in an attempt to help you keep your PC clean, fast, and free of clutter.
OEMLogo is a Freeware OEM information and OEM Logo editing tool created by Octavian Merches. It can be used to View, modify, or delete the OEM information of Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP Operating Systems. Key features include the ability to change OEM Logo, Manufacturer information, Model, and Support Information.
MaxRAMFree; A Free Memory Defragmenter Tool that can be used to defragment RAM or System Memory. You can choose how much RAM you want to defrag and then Free up RAM either manually or automatically.
RamBooster is a Free RAM Booster created by J.Pajula. It can be used to Free Up RAM or Clean or Clear RAM by continuously monitoring the amount of Free RAM (Random Access Memory) in your system. If the amount of Free RAM drops below the target, RamBooster can set to optimize your RAM automatically through the auto optimization option, or you can manually elect to free more Memory, whenever you want.
MemTest is a Free Memory Tester that runs in Windows. It was originally created by HCI Design. The software can be used as a RAM reliability tester to ensure your system memory is working properly and reliably without errors. This super tiny memory testing tool works by running tests to see if your computer is able to accurately store and retrieve data from memory without error. If the test shows any errors, there is a good chance that you might have defective RAM Memory.
One unique feature of this software is that it runs from within Windows, instead of requiring its user to reboot to run a test.
Extracted Size: 40KB
Authors Website: Project Page
License: Freeware
Download: Get this Free Memory Testing tool HERE
AppCrashView is a Freeware Portable Utility created by NirSoft that can be used to view the crash details of all applications that have crashed on your Windows PC. The crash information is pulled from Windows Error Reporting. A must have Portable Freeware for troubleshooting Computer system crashes.
AutoRun Settings is a Free and Portable tool created by Uwe Sieber that allows a user to enable autorun and disable autoruns on the fly. The tool effectively allows you to enable or disable autorun notifications when a drive is attached. Options include selection for all users or current user, drive type selection, individual drive letter selection, and the ability to disable autorun.inf.
Windows Enabler is a free portable system utility that allows users to enable grayed out or disabled buttons, checkboxes, and window controls in many Windows applications. If you have ever encountered a setting that is visible but unavailable (disabled due to software restrictions or UI limitations) this tool may allow you to temporarily force it back into an enabled state.
This lightweight utility is commonly used for testing, troubleshooting, legacy software interaction, and advanced system experimentation. Because it can override application-level restrictions, Windows Enabler should be used cautiously and only by users who understand the risks involved.
Unlocker is a free and portable file and folder unlocking utility. It can be used to unlock files and folders that are in use by a process. It works by allowing you to stop or kill the running processes that may be preventing you from copying, moving, deleting, renaming, or otherwise modifying a file or folder.
CPU Speed is a Free and Portable Processor Speed Testing tool that can be used to calculate the true speed of your processor. The tiny utility reports your REAL CPU Speed in Mhz. A great tool to have handy for system builders and overclockers alike. Determine and diagnose CPU processing speed quickly with a simple click. CPU Speed also allows you to upload your CPU Speed Test results to view and compare them against other users results.
List Large Files is a Free Portable USB Application that can be used to find the Largest Files in Windows. The tool works by using a GetFiles method to recursively search directories on a drive. It then compiles a string list of these files and sorts the resulting list by size.
Temp File Cleaner is a Free Portable Tool that can be used to Delete Temp Files. Designed to Remove Temp Files from a hard drive in an attempt to help reclaim hard drive space and keep your computer running smoothly. Options include; Delete Temporary Internet Files, Delete Windows Cache, Delete Cookies, Delete History, Delete User Temp, Delete Windows Update Cache, Delete Recent Files, Empty Recycle Bin, Delete System Restore Data, Delete Windows Prefetch and more.
Note: I reclaimed 31.5GB of disk space using this tool. That's impressive clutter cleanup!
WinUpdatesList, is a free tool that can be used to view installed Windows updates, Service Packs and Hotfixes that are currently installed on your PC. It also enables you to uninstall or remove an update, copy information to the clipboard, or export the information. A clickable link to the corresponding Microsoft Update or Hotfix support page is available providing more information about each update.
Add Remove Program Cleaner is a free tool that can be used to clean up, uninstall or remove program entries uninstall broken software from the Add/Remove programs list in Windows. The utility enables you to remove any program entries that are broken or cannot be removed by running the Windows uninstall program or application.
MyUninstaller is a utility that can be used to Add/Remove Programs in place of the Windows application uninstallation software. With it, you can remove or uninstall an application, delete an uninstall entry, and even save a list of all installed applications to a text file.
Revo Uninstaller is a powerful portable uninstall tool or utility that can do much more than just add/remove programs. It can be used to remove any unwanted software programs, applications and traces from your computer. Revo Uninstaller has the ability to scan a program's data before uninstalling and can then check for any remnants of the program after it has been uninstalled. In addition, a user can remove unnecessary files, folders and registry keys that may be left over after performing a standard uninstall.
StartUpLite is a portable application that gives users the ability to manage, disable or Remove Startup Programs from a computer. Removing unnecessary system startup entries can, in some cases, allow for a quicker Windows system boot. The StartUpLite user interface is very simple and easy to use. This application requires only 200KB of space making it a great tool to squeeze into your portable collection.
The PC Decrapifier; is an application to uninstall or remove unnecessary software (bloatware) that is included on and ships with OEM Computers. Use it to decrapify and speed up a PC by removing installed trialware and bloatware from computer manufacturers such as Dell, HP, IBM, Gateway, etc.
CrystalDMI is a Free Portable Utility that can be used to display SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) BIOS information via a DMI (Desktop Management Interface). BIOS, System, Motherboard, Processor, Memory, Cache information, System Slots, System Boot information and much can be retrieved and displayed right on your desktop.
CrystalCPUID is a Free Portable CPU Utility that can be used to display CPU Info. Important processor related information such as CPU Name, Code Name, Vendor Sting, Name String, Microcode ID, Stepping, Clock Speed, System Bus, Multiplier, L1, l2 and l3 cache and more. System BIOS, Version, Chipset and Motherboard information is also available. Moreover, you can manage your multiplier in some cases. This option did not work in Vista for us.
SIV is a Portable System Information Tool that can be used to view hardware and software information related to the system it is being run from. For example, one could use it to display Windows info, Network info, Hardware device info, CPU info, PCMCIA info, PCI info, USB info, Hardware Sensors, Machine Info, Operating System Information and much more. Best of all, this System Info Tool can be carried with you on a portable USB device.
Your Cleaner; a Free Portable PC Cleaner and System Optimization Tool that can be used to help keep your your computer clean and running like new. The tool can remove traces of online activities including Typed URLs, Download History, Cache, Cookies, Auto Completion and Saved Passwords. It can also remove temporary files, clean and optimize your system registry and remove duplicate files. Moreover, an autorun manager is included that enables users to disable or enable programs that run at startup.
Authors Website: http://yourcleaner.ucoz.net
License: Freeware
Note: Once you have Your Cleaner.exe on your USB device, you can uninstall the software from your PC.
WhatInStartup is a Free Startup Manager that can be used to Manage, Disable or Remove Startup Programs that Start with Windows. The utility displays any applications that are loaded automatically when Windows starts up. A user can then delete or disable any of these programs from running at Windows startup. The Startup Manager also features a permanent disable option to keep any program from ever loading at startup again.
Core Temp is a lightweight, portable application designed to monitor the internal temperature of your computer's CPU cores with precision. Unlike many hardware monitoring tools, it focuses specifically on real-time processor temperature readings, making it ideal for users who want quick, detailed insights into CPU thermal performance. The software utilizes the built-in Digital Thermal Sensor (DTS) present in most modern processors to provide accurate and consistent temperature data.
MBRWizard is a free, portable command line tool designed to manage Master Boot Record (MBR) issues. It can handle various tasks such as listing MBR entries, backing up and restoring the MBR, repairing it, managing partitions, and even creating bootable USB flash drives on Windows.
Remove Locked Files: Portable FileASSASSIN is a free, portable application designed to delete locked files from your PC. Sometimes, locked files result from malware infections, which attempt to protect their core files from deletion. However, there are also non-malicious cases, such as system processes or user applications holding onto files, preventing you from modifying or deleting them. The good news is that FileASSASSIN can handle these scenarios with ease.
CloneSpy is a freeware duplicate file removing tool that can be used to find and remove duplicate files, clean your computer of unnecessary clutter, and free up drive space. This tool can detect and list files that are either exact duplicates, have same file name, have same size, or are zero bytes long.
FCleaner is a Free and Portable Windows Cleaner and registry optimization tool. It can help keep your computer system running smooth, fast and at peak potential. Use it to remove unused files and remove invalid registry entries that clutter up hard drive and slow your system down.
Autoruns: Advanced Startup Monitor Tool for Windows: This powerful and free portable startup monitoring tool displays all programs configured to run automatically during system boot. Unlike the basic MSConfig utility that shipped with Windows XP, it provides comprehensive insight into every auto starting component across numerous system locations; all presented in the order Windows processes them.
Another nice little Portable and Free Benchmarking Software Tool is HDBench. It can be used to quickly test and benchmark CPU, memory, video, and disk drive performance. Also, it works great for benchmarking USB flash drives. Although English language support is minimal, the Benchmarking Tool appears to work well and provides valuable insights into a system's overall performance.
BOOTICE is a Flash Drive Partitioning and Boot Sector Manipulation tool. Users might use it to quickly partition and format a USB flash drive from Windows. It also supports the ability to mark a partition active and make it bootable. USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, and USB-HDD format options are available. Additionally, it can be used to backup, restore, or modify an MBR or PBR and much more.
File and Folder Unlocker by DiamondCS is a free tool that allows you to unlock files and folders currently in use. This utility provides complete control over locked files and folders on your computer. It enables you to kill running processes and delete files in use without needing to reboot your system.
Rizone's Power Tools is a free and portable tools and utilities suite. Offering an extensive set of Windows Maintenance tools at your fingertips to help you maintain your PC. It can be used to optimize memory, optimize registry, defrag a computer, perform disk cleanup, flush file buffers, access administrative tools and more.
System Explorer is a Free portable tool that can be used to display detailed information about Windows processes, Tasks, Modules, Startup Entries, Drivers, IE Addons, Uninstallers, Services, Connections and Opened Files. The Build System Report feature can be used to create a detailed text report containing all of the essential information about your Computer System. The report can then be saved to a rich text file.
NetCheck is a Free, simple Internet Connection Tester. It can be used to check the status of your internet connection by attempting DNS resolve and TCP connection tests. The DNS test allows NetCheck to test if your system can currently resolve Internet addresses to their respective numeric IP addresses, and the TCP test determines if your system is able to connect to servers on the Internet. Just launch NetCheck and press the Start button to run the test.
Autostart Viewer by DiamondCS is a Free Software that enables you to Disable or Edit Startup Programs or Autoruns (applications that are started when Windows starts). By running the tool, you can view the details of all running autostarts on your system and then choose to modify, edit, disable, or delete the programs from starting with Windows. It is completely stand-alone or portable, requiring no installation to the PC.
RED (Remove Empty Directories) is a lightweight, portable, and open-source tool designed for Windows. It helps streamline your file system by locating and erasing unused and vacant folders in bulk. Whether you're organizing your PC, optimizing drive space, or cleaning up after uninstalling software, this utility simplifies the process of getting rid of empty directories with just a few clicks.