http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/ Love downloads? Free software, games, utilities and free downloads. Download Junkie is a downloads blog with a difference. Only the best free downloads are featured, from music to browser companions and tips. en Copyright 2010 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:58:19 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification It's well known that certain security applications can be difficult to completely remove from your PC. This is because security applications consist of different modules that work with other apps in order to protect your system more thoroughly. Trouble is, this integration makes it more difficult to remove the application once you've finished with it. This can be incredibly frustrating and often put users off using similar products in the future.

Norton Removal Tool 2010.0.5.18 is an official application from Symantec, designed to remove installed Norton software from your computer. If your Norton software fails, can't be uninstalled or similar, you can use this tool to do the removal for you. It supports most recent editions of the Norton software, including AntiVirus, Security Suite, Ghost and more but may find older software a little more difficult to remove.

Norton Removal Tool 2010.0.5.18 link. ]]> http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/02/remove-norton-p.html http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/02/remove-norton-p.html noirton products remove Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:58:19 +0000 We believe in giving you the best possible software deals through the V3.co.uk Software Store. Our current 'Deal of the Week' is Acronis True Image 2010, which is available for 55% off RRP, at £17.98 or $22.50. Better still, it's an instant download, so you receive your software and serial code within minutes of placing your order.

Acronis True Image 2010 is award-winning drive backup software. You can use it to schedule a regular backup of your drive, partition or files and folders. Using differential support, each time you run a backup, only the files you have updated since the last backup will be stored. If you suffer from a system crash or buy a new PC, you can simply restore your data back to your computer.

If you're seeking drive backup software, take a look at O&O DiskImage 5 Professional which was released last week. This drive and partition backup software competes directly with Acronis True Image 2010 and is available for only £14.99, which is 50% off the standard RRP of £29.99.

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]]> http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/02/acronis-true-im.html http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/02/acronis-true-im.html Software acronis backup discount software Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:09:10 +0000 There is an abundance of security applications out there, from small freeware tools to full blown commercial solutions. Although they all provide your PC with some kind of 'protection', some are more thorough than others. If you are in need of a good anti-spyware tool, a good place to start is with a trusted commercial developer, someone who specialises in PC protection and who have been doing so for number of years.

PC Tools Spyware Doctor 2010 is the latest revision of the popular anti-spyware tool. The latest version now ships with a host of new features including advanced support for finding and eliminating rootkit, Intelli-scan for the proactive search of spyware and SiteGuard, which helps to prevent you from accessing malicious websites. Other plugins are also availible such as Site Guard, Email Guard and Behavior Guard.

PC Tools Spyware Doctor 2010 link. ]]> http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/protect-your-pc-12.html http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/protect-your-pc-12.html anti spyware Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:36:18 +0000 Whilst we are connected to the Internet, our computers are constantly exchanging information. Some of the data that is shared will be with software suppliers and may be used to exchange information regarding your Windows operating system. Windows ships with a background service that examines your system and checks it against a Microsoft database. This database enables you to receive regular updates, automatically. Snag is, how do you know what information is being transferred regarding your system contents and although it may be nothing sinister, but everyone has a right to be wary about sharing information of any kind.

XP-AntiSpy 3.97-9 enables users to disable some of the built-in update and authentication features within the Windows operating system. You can turn off anything that requires you to share information (personal or regarding your system), over the Internet. To turn off these features, simply click off the supplied checkbox and quit the application.

XP-AntiSpy 3.97-9 link. ]]> http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/disable-spyware-1.html http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/disable-spyware-1.html disable spyware Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:29:24 +0000 We've teamed up with Cyberlink to offer V3.co.uk Software Store customers Cyberlink Power2Go v6 Deluxe, worth $40, free with every eligible order with Extended Download Insurance. This is peace of mind technology that enables you to log back in to the store and download your software, find your serial code(s) and print your original invoice, for two years after placing the order. Ideal if you need to use a 3-PC code across more than one PC or suffer from a system crash and lose your email with your store order.

Cyberlink Power2Go v6 Deluxe is disc burning software that enables you to get the most from your discs, including handling Blu-ray. Remember that when you place an eligible order, you also get the commercial AVG AntiVirus 9, worth $35, free of charge. That's a $75 worth of free software with every eligible order!

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]]> http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/cyberlink-power.html http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/cyberlink-power.html Software burning cyberlink free Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:13:30 +0000 Cyberlink recently released a brand new version of their Media Suite, and the Ultra edition is currently available discounted, from the V3.co.uk Software Store. Until the 31st of January, you can purchase Cyberlink Media Suite 8 Ultra and you receive a Holiday DVD Menus Pack vol.2, worth £19.99 and, if you add Extended Download Insurance to your order, you also receive AVG AntiVirus 9 [1-PC, 1-Year], worth £27.99, for free!

Cyberlink Media Suite 8 Ultra is a complete media solution. It ships with a collection of the latest Cyberlunk applications, saving you a ton of cash. The bundle consists of PowerDVD 9, PowerDirector 8, PowerProducer 5, Power2Go 6, PowerBackup 2.6, InstantBurn 5, MediaShow 5, PowerDVD Copy, LabelPrint 2.5, WaveEditor and PowerStarter 8. Everything you need to edit your videos, photos, compile and then burn to disc.

Hurry though, the Cyberlink Media Suite 8 Ultra bundle, at £89.95, is only available until 31st of January.

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]]> http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/buy-cyberlink-m.html http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/buy-cyberlink-m.html Software bundle cyberlink media suite Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:20:02 +0000 Go out and buy a brand new computer and it will boot quickly, programs will launch swiftly and you'll be pleased you bothered to buy a new machine. Problem is, this is due to defragmented hard drive, clean Registry and lack of clutter on your hard drive. Once you start using your machine for a few months, it will be back to taking time to boot and it will far more sluggish when trying to do simple tasks such as copy files or open large applications.

One solution is to run a tool designed to optimise, cleanse and keep your machine in top condition and there are few tools better than Auslogics Boostspeed 4, which you can download, free of charge, from the V3.co.uk Software Store. This is the latest full application we've made available through your store.

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]]> http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/auslogics-boost.html http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/auslogics-boost.html Software boost free optimise Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:13:31 +0000 A few years ago, Webroot Spy Sweeper was the premier anti-spyware application of choice, and for good reason. This powerful anti-spyware application can sit next to your usual anti-virus application and protect your computer from the latest threats. If you require more than a anti-spyware protection, then Weroot AntiVirus with Spy Sweeper will offer dual-protection, whilst Webroot Internet Security Essentials 2010 will offer a collection of security modules, for complete all-round protection.

Better still, we have 50% off the Webroot security products for this week only, through the V3.co.uk Software Store. This means you can purchase Webroot Spy Sweeper 2010 for only £9.98 instead of the regular £19.95. You can buy the complete Webroot Internet Security Essentials 2010 for £19.95 rather than £39.95.

Hurry though as this Webroot 50% offer ends this Sunday, 24th of January 2010.

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]]> http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/deal-of-the-wee.html http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/deal-of-the-wee.html Software security spyware webroot Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:00:54 +0000 Basic tasks such as moving and copying files is generally so straightforward we don't even give it further thought. simply select the required files and copy or drag to your desired location. However, sometimes simple problems such as a file being in use can interfere with the copying process. This could cause a file not to be copied correctly, and can cause confusion when copying multiple files. Instead of using the Windows Explorer it may be worth using an application that offers notification of any problems during copying.

TeraCopy 2.12 replaces the Windows copy command. This enables you to pause and resume transfers, and will vary the way files are copied depending on its size. Another useful feature is that TeraCopy will inform the user of any problems during the transfer process.

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]]> http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/copy-and-move-l.html http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/copy-and-move-l.html copy files Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:57:56 +0000 Not so long ago, creating high-quality PDF documents required expensive, high level commercial software, often far to expensive for the average computer user. Although there were freeware apps available, the finished product never came close to some of the more professional software and generally, were not good enough for commercial printing. PDFs are a popular, universal file format that is useful for displaying all kinds of information, so it's important to be able to download and read the literature contained within these documents.

doPDF 7 is a freeware application designed for personal and commercial use. Enabling users to create print or web quality PDF documents from a number of Windows applications. Although an able application, there are a number of alternatives which may give you an even better result. 

doPDF 7 link.  ]]> http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/create-your-own-18.html http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/create-your-own-18.html create PDF Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:43:16 +0000 Losing important files and folders is incredibly frustrating, especially as it's so easily avoided. Although, as computers become more stable there's a fairly low risk of this happening, backing up important files is essential, just in case any problems occur. If disk space is a problem, you could always use and FTP server as a place to keep files and folders.

Comodo Backup 2.0 is a free applicationl that enables you to backup to another disk within your system, an optical disk or even an ftp server online. Backups can also be compressed or password protected and the application supports one-click backup of important items like email accounts.

Comodo Backup 2.0 link. ]]> http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/keep-valuable-f.html http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/keep-valuable-f.html backup data Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:49:12 +0000 Managing your audio files should be pretty straight forward, but from time-to-time you can get caught out, especially when it comes to file formats. Not all players play different formats, and some are even restricted to particular types of compression. Some people wish to listen to there audio at the highest quality available but some players may require you to heavily compress audio files in order to fit them on to the player. Wouldn't it be preferable to use a media player that gives you these options?

JetAudio Basic 8.0.2 will recognise and copy numerous audio formats, enabling you to convert and add them to a portable player, whilst converting any audio files already on your machine. You can even use the Jet Audio website to access a selection of online radio stations. The latest v8 is now Windows 7 compatible.

JetAudio Basic 8.0.2 link. ]]> http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/listen-to-music.html http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/listen-to-music.html audio manager Sat, 16 Jan 2010 19:43:23 +0000 Many freeware applications are updated on a regular basis, sometimes monthly or even weekly. These updates may not be massively significant, but can make applications more stable. If you don't visit download or software publisher's sites, there's no way of telling if an app has been updated. A useful and convenient way of keeping software updated is to use an auto-update tool, so you don't have to check manually.

UpdateStar 5.1 is an auto-update tool that automatically finds updates for any applications installed on your PC. This latest v5 is more likely to find updates for installed applications than previous versions, but it still may not find updates for everything you may have installed. 

UpdateStar 5.1 link. ]]> http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/automatically-u-3.html http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/automatically-u-3.html software update Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:02:50 +0000 At the end of November we launched the V3.co.uk Software Store with the intention of bringing you some of the best deals available. In addition to these deals, we'll bring you some exclusive full free downloads. The first full download of 2010 is Paragon Backup & Recovery 10 Compact, which is worth $39.95.

Paragon Backup & Recovery 10 Compact, which is Windows 7 compatible and ships with both 32-bit and 64-bit editions, will enable you to backup and restore your most important files and, with differential support, you only need to backup the files you've updated since the previous backup. If you need even more functionality, you can upgrade to the Suite, a comparison chart is available.

Note that the Paragon full download is available until 19th of January 2010, so if you find the servers slow (it's a big download), try again soon.

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]]> http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/world-exclusive-6.html http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/world-exclusive-6.html Software backup full paragon recover v3 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:05:31 +0000 Those who use the Internet, especially for work, tend to have a particular web browser they feel most comfortable using which can sometimes mean using an alternative browser on another machine can take some getting used to. Although it may not be a common occurrence, it's sometimes necessary to use a different work computer, one which may be equipped with a default browser such as Internet Explorer or Safari. Even though it's not a huge problem, having applications you are familiar with using will increase productivity in a work environment.

Firefox Portable 3.5.7 is a portable version of the hugely popular web browser which can be launched directly from your portable storage device. The application maintains privacy as it's self contained, meaning all your browser history, cookie information and bookmarks remain on whichever portable device you use.

Firefox Portable 3.5.7 link. ]]> http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/take-the-latest.html http://www.downloadjunkie.co.uk/2010/01/take-the-latest.html firefox portable Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:16:06 +0000