As an adjective: able to be run in its current format. As a noun: a program file ready to run in a particular environment. See executable code.
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- Soundbase 2009.11.28 (Windows)
- Soundbase is a single executable that runs from any location on your hardiscs. It is able to play ape, flac, ogg, mp3 and wma soundfiles, and edit its corresponding tags. The tagger supports al common tag formats inclusive album ratings, and albumartist tags. It has an automated album art download,...
- Software downloads 2009-11-28
- The Undelete 6.13.8 (Windows)
- Lost files? Deleted documents? Crashed hard drives or corrupted partitions? Recover your files and data automatically with The Undelete, a complete data recovery solution for NTFS and FAT drives. Electronic documents are an essential part of everyday life. Accidentally deleting a document or formatting a disc can become a disaster...
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
- jFolder 1.104 (Windows)
- Want to make your folders and drives stand out for easier identification? Customize their icons then. This program allows Windows 2000 and Windows XP users to customise the appearance of icons for drives (Win2K only) and folders. You can choose the icon and tool tip of any folder, giving the...
- Software downloads 2009-11-19
- Mozilla locks out rogue Firefox add-ons
- Firefox has conquered IEIt is evident that Firefox free has conquered IE, plus the fact the majority of sites work regardless of browser.The days of this old bait & switch from MS are over.But I thought the whole point behind "open source"......was to allow ANYONE to put code in their...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-18
- PicturesToExe 6.0 (Windows)
- PicturesToExe is a photo slideshow software for the PC. PicturesToExe will help you create magnificent slideshows, consisting of an almost limitless number of pictures in an executable file for the PC and the Mac. The interface of PicturesToExe is very easy to use. A slideshow in executable format can be...
- Software downloads 2009-11-17
- EnergyXT 2.5.2 (Windows)
- EnergyXT is a powerful, yet easy to use application for music creation and production on your Mac or PC. Record instruments such as guitar and keyboards, play virtual instruments and make drum beats with the built-in drum machine. Mix your tune with professional sounding effects, save as MP3, and share...
- Software downloads 2009-11-17
- FileXaminer 2.7 (Mac)
- FileXaminer's feature list includes: Works with Path Finder FileXaminer Hot Keys can be used with Path Finder FileXaminer can be used as a Get Info helper Mac OS X Label Support Image Buddy - Easily resize/convert graphic files. Edit text file as root - Easily edit files...
- Software downloads 2009-11-15
- My scareware night and how McAfee lost a customer
- With their Comcast and AT&T dealsMcAfee has a huge market share hereit pretty much does nothing to prevent being infected by these rogue antivirus attacks.I have found Combofix (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix)is the most effective tool to remove these things but even that isn't 100%.Usually you will want to rename it before you...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-12
- How do I use Zback as an easy portable backup system?
- With its small footprint in a self-contained executable file, Zback can be a good choice for a portable backup system. Jack Wallen shows you how.
- Download resources 2009-11-11
- Centurion Setup 19.0 (Windows)
- Ready to distribute your software masterpiece? Don't wrestle for weeks with a complicated installation builder. Spend just a few minutes with Centurion Setup, and it will build a professional software installer for Windows in a self-contained, compressed executable. It supports multiple languages, interface customization, DLL installation, patching, password protection, and...
- Software downloads 2009-11-11
- New tool aids .Net developers in writing Linux, Mac OS X apps
- Windows only applications will be a thing of the past before long.We could also use some good tools for porting general Win32 apps to Mac and Linux using WineLib.Agree, but, for the transition, these kinks of tools will helpNTmore reasons to avoid NovellThese proprietary apps that work only with M$...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-10
- Counting vulnerabilities is pointless
- Suddenly it doesn't matter any more? Vulnerability count is an indication of software qualityIt goes directly to the process the vendor went through to root out vulnerabilities before shipping. At least if you compare products with the same general purpose and which receives the same amount of scrutiny.Time to fix...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-09
- Autorun MAX 2.1.1 (Windows)
- Autorun MAX gives you the power to create professional looking CD-ROM/DVD-ROM autorun and autoplay menus, CD business cards, scrapbooks, photo journals, brochures, and other interactive multimedia projects. And you don't have to be a software programmer to do it. You can combine photos, music, video, text, PDF files, PowerPoint presentations,...
- Software downloads 2009-11-09
- G-Hotkey 3.61 (Windows)
- G-Hotkey allows you to create macros and remapped key sets for computer games. Complex macros can send mouse clicks and multiple key presses to the active game window. Macros can be set to repeat at a specified or random interval with the ability to fire off another macro upon completion....
- Software downloads 2009-11-09
- Radialix 2.09.04 (Windows)
- Radialix 2 is an easy, technically elegant tool for binary localization of applications and resource files. It allows the user to localize executable files (PE32, PE32+), .NET assemblies, resources and INI files. The program offers a convenient WYSIWYG editor and a powerful arsenal of productivity tools, such as translation simulation,...
- Software downloads 2009-11-08
- WDReportCom 1.5.1 (Windows)
- WDReportCom is a solution for Microsoft Word reporting. It includes an ActiveX component and an executable file that can be used to develop your applications. Developers can save time and meet their users needs by integrating the report processing power of WDReportCom into their applications. Benefit: Use Microsoft Excel as...
- Software downloads 2009-11-07
- KeepAlive 13.1 (Windows)
- Keep critical programs or executables running and be alerted when they fail. KeepAlive provides the ability to constantly monitor applications running on the server. Through experience, we have found that no matter how well the applications have been written, there still are many times when they will crash. KeepAlive scans...
- Software downloads 2009-11-06
- Which antivirus is best at removing malware?
- Run a Linux distro or a MacIt is funny, when you 'weld' a web_browserinto an operating system and viruses/worms/malware/trojans and spyware come in from outside sources it is amazing how insecureit makes an Operating System.Say what you will, Linux distro's power theInternet with Bind dns, dhcp, routers/switchesand they do not...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-05
- 3DPaintBrush 2.0 (Windows)
- 3DPaintBrush is a real-time and easy-to-use visualization tool that enables you to create near photo-realistic images and videos from your 3D models. You can easily enhance an existing model by adding colors, textures, shaders, background, lighting and camera effects, background environments to create quick yet stunning images. Import 3D models...
- Software downloads 2009-11-04
- Facebook users targeted by Zeus banking Trojan
- Is it safe to assumethat this threat can happen on any OS/Browser desktop or mobile?Yes but...various Stallman cultist and Job cultist will try to argue that either Linux or MacOSX are immune to this because of a so called superior BSD security model or something along this line.Windows only?The Trojan...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-29
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