EnTech has released a new version of their tweaking tool Powerstrip.
This is version v.3.03 build 215! Sorry no words found what´s new in this version but you can grab the tool from Warp2Search over here

Now is the time to start backing up your data. You never know when something will happen that could wipe everything out. Be ready with WinRescue. WinRescue can be set up to run automatically. It can run minimized so that you can go on with your business.

It is a good idea to back up to another drive. WinRescue will back up to harddrive, diskette, CD/RW, Zip Drive, Network Drive, and any device that can be copied to in Windows Explorer

WinRescue XP includes four utilities in one: Crash Fixer, RegPack, File Backup, and Troubleshooter.

Download WinRescue XP v1.05

WinRescue XP works ONLY with WindowsXP

RAM Idle is a freeware memory management program that is designed for Windows (95/98/2000/ME/XP). With an easy to use interface, RAM Idle enables your applications to load faster and more responsively by making more physical memory available for the system. Use it to free up a selected amount of physical memory when the minimum level is reached. You can also use it to free up a selected amount of physical memory at a regular interval, and free up the physical memory manually as needed. New in v4.8 (beta) : Fixed a few small problems, which were found in the previous version. Added tool to manage Windows startup. Added ability to change RAM Idle tray icon style (Win2k/XP only). Added ability to change RAM Idle tray icon style (Win2k/XP only). Download Win9x/ME
Download Win2k/XP
Check out the TweakNow Homepage

jv16 PowerTools is the next generation of RegCleaner. A full set of tools to keep your computer and your LAN up and running. jv16 PowerTools is basicly the Tool to control your computer. Until now your computer might had been the one who is in charge, but with jv16 PowerTools you can take the control. The program contains all the tools needed for monitoring and cleaning the Registry and the file system. In addition to that, you can control all the computers in your LAN.

Download jv16 PowerTools RC3 v0.0.0.110

Fixed a cosmetic bug in the registry cleaner and some other small things.

X-Bios have updated their NVIDIA BIOS Editor to v0.93A. This program will support all BIOSes from TNT2 and up to Ti 500. Except TNT and TNT2 with old version of Control Block (less than version 3). Does not require any .dll, and will work under any version of Windows 9x/ME/NT/2000/XP.

Download Nvidia BIOS Editor v0.93A

Fixed setting clock values for GPU and Memory in GeForce 2 BIOSes.

Maxtrox has released its lastest version of its tweak utility for following video cards: G550, G450, G400 and G200 . The new release carries a version number of 4.01.09 and is for Windows 9X/ME/NT/2000/XP.

Download MTS Tweak Utility 4.01.09 30th October, 2001 544 KB

Please read the release notes before using this utility

CPUFSB is a small version of CPUCooL. It is for changing the FrontSideBus only. So you have a small tool only one of the the most important freatures of CPUCooL. Changing the FrontSideBus enables you to set the frequency of your CPU up to the limits.

Download CPUFSB 2.2.0

The makers of Cacheman have released a new version of another freeware utility - Batchrun. What is Batchrun? Batchrun will let you create batch files using a graphical interface. With Batchrun .brs batch files you can launch any number of programs or dialup connections with just a simple click. You can control the starting process with many properties like priority or run mode and control their behavior a tad. You can even do more than starting programs with the built-in file management functions like Copy, Rename, Makedir, Delete and End Process. Feature List
- Launch files of any filetype
- Internal commands: Run, Copy, Rename, Makedir, Delete, DelTree, End Process
- Wildcard support for Copy, Delete and DelTree
- Makedir nested dir creation
- Drag & Drop between Explorer and Batchrun
- Save batch files directly to Startup and Desktop
Grab it @ Outertech over here.

Winoscentral have got their hands on the lastest version of RegCleaner and it works with Windows XP.

Here's what's new

Remove file types
Remove entries of old software
Uninstall and remove Software from the add/Remove list
Remove unused DLL files
Remove unused Shared DLLs (Automatically detected)
Automatic backup feature

Download RegCleaner - v4.3.0.780 for Win95, 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, NT4 Rancho*: Actually this version is not new but apparently it also works for WinXP...

X-Bios has another update for you folks having problems. Here it is BIOS Editor v0.91A.

Here's what's new:

1. Fixed saving modified GPU and Memory values for GeForce 2 series
2. Changed way to retrieve current BIOS
3. AGP 4x removed
4. FastWrites removed
5. Now program can detect mobile bioses
6. Show information about TV code

Remember that this is a beta version! Send some bugs reports.

Western Digital Data Lifeguard Tools 2.8 are available now! Features integral to WD hard drives proactively help protect data by detecting, isolating and repairing problem areas on the hard drive before data loss can occur. Data Lifeguard Tools, a set of software utilities that work in conjunction with the embedded Data Lifeguard features, make hard drive installation, management, diagnostics and repair simple and worry-free. Read More...

X-Bios have received a lot of mails about their BIOS Editor. As they respected, a lot of bugs were found & fixed.

1. GPU and Memory clock editing and saving (fixed)

2. Freeze when trying to read current BIOS on some Windows (fixed but may fail on some Windows 98)

3. Error loading ELSA BIOS.

For last error:

Now program detects original NV Control block and will not load BIOSes with bad block. Many ELSA BIOSes have a strange structure. They will try to solve this problem in the future.

Download Version 0.90a

jv16 PowerTools is the next generation of RegCleaner. A full set of tools to keep your computer and your LAN up and running. jv16 PowerTools is basicly the Tool to control your computer. Until now your computer might had been the one who is in charge, but with jv16 PowerTools you can take the control. The program contains all the tools needed for monitoring and cleaning the Registry and the file system. In addition to that, you can control all the computers in your LAN.

Homepage & Download

The Messenger Plus! Extension Kit has been updated again. This is version v1.40b, released yesterday, 10/26/2001. What´s new in this version?
No more freeze in the setup for some of you who are upgrading from an older version of Messenger Plus!.
The QuickText menu is well updated with Windows Messenger 4.5.
No more '_' character in front of the email when logging. Make sure to download it over here or from Warp2Search.

Motherboard Monitor will try to access one or more of the following chips: LM75, LM78, LM78-j, LM79, LM80, WinBond W83781D, WinBond W83782D, WinBond W83783S, WinBond W83627HF, Asus AS99127F, GL518SM, GL520SM, ADM9240, ADM1021, ADM1020, MAX1016, MAX1016a, FMS2701, VIA686A, THMC10 and THMC50 on your motherboard and provide you with information about your motherboard's temperature, voltages, fan speeds and CPU temperature.

Motherboard Monitor v5.1 Homepage - Warp2Search local download

Here it is folks: X-Bios first beta release of the NVIDIA BIOS Editor v0.89A. This program will support all BIOSes from TNT2 and up to Ti 500. Except TNT and TNT2 with old version of Control Block (less than version 3). Does not require any .dll, and will work under any version of Windows 9x/ME/NT/2000/XP.

Possibilities of this tool:

Load and Save any BIOS Image files
Load current BIOS from memory
Change Device ID (Select from List)
Change Sub Vendor ID (List for more than 1500 vendors!)
Change Sub Device ID
Set boot time options
LOADS MORE!

For More information you can read in Service Section
or
Download NVIDIA BIOS Editor v0.89A - Warp2Search local download

Henny Schulz told me there's a new version of the RAM free-up tool, RAM Idle.

CPUCooL is a program that monitors temperature, fan speed, and voltages for many motherboards. It works with all chipsets from Intel, ALI, VIA, AMD, and SIS 5595 motherboards.

Download CPUCooL v7.0.2 for Windows 95 / 98 / ME / NT / 2000 / XP

Version 7.0.2: ASUS Graphic cards update; bug fixes

The Intel® Processor Frequency ID Utility was developed by Intel Corporation to enable consumers the ability to identify and, in some circumstances, determine if their Intel processor is operating at the correct and rated frequency intended by Intel Corporation. Beginning with the Pentium® processor, this utility provides consumers with the ability to determine standard CPU identification of Intel processors. In addition, supported processors can utilize the Frequency Test feature of the utility to help determine if a processor has been overclocked.

ActiveWin are reporting that M$ have released the Windows XP Boot Disk!

The Windows XP startup disk allows computers without a bootable CD-ROM to perform a new installation of the operating system. The Windows XP startup disk will automatically load the correct drivers to gain access to the CD-ROM drive and start a new installation of Setup. You cannot upgrade from a Windows XP startup disk.

Read more for your version of XP Boot Disks Home or Pro...