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Cannot Unzip Zip Files? CRC Errors? Partially Download?

It is pretty obvious that if you cannot unzip a zip file, then it means the zip file is broken. The causes could be because the zip isn’t completely downloaded from the source, CRC errors, or perhaps there are scratches on the CD when you copy the zip files from it to your harddisk. Either way, the point is you can’t open the zip files and what matter the most is to get the zip repaired. Yes, it is possible to repair broken zip files.

There are many paid broken zip repair software if you’re willing to let go some of your money out of your pocket. If this is not something you intend to do, there is also a free zip utility that can repair damaged zip files called as Object Fix Zip. You can try to repair one or multiple zip files at once.

It’s easy to use. When running the application, you will be guided in a wizard style that finally leads you to the options of what things that the program should do: test zip file integrity, fix the archive without modifying the original file, or/and directly extract the corrupted zip file into a destination folder. The choice is yours.

Object Fix Zip

Object Fix Zip runs on Windows Vista, XP, 2000, NT, ME, 98, 95. It isn’t a perfect application that guarantees that every broken zip file you discover will be able to be recovered, but at least it provides a free solution before you finally consider to use the other paid zip recovery tools if later you find the program fails to do the job. Give it a try and share your experiences here in using this freeware so others can find out if it is worth to download for.

Object Fix Zip

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Remove Blu-ray Region Code with Blu Ray Region Code Remover

Need to remove Blu-ray protection? Lots of Blu-ray DVD are protected with region code so you cannot play it in other areas beside the area where the Blu-ray DVD is intended to be sold by the company. If you want to play a Blu-ray DVD protected with region code, then you need to remove Blu-ray region code.

Blu Ray Region Code Remover is a freeware that enables you to, as expected from the name, remove the region code of a blu-ray disc so you can play it in any region. However, the code restoration is also supported in case you need to. Other feature lets you to remove Prohibited User Operations (PUOs) as well.

Blu Ray Region Code Remover works under Windows Vista or Windows XP, but it needs .NET Framework 2.0 to run.

Blu-ray Region Code Remover Screenshot

Download Blu-Ray Region Code Remover 2.1 freeware

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Windows 7 Aero Snap for Vista and XP

Aero Snap is a new feature of Windows 7 which is now you can put on your Windows Vista or XP with the help of AeroSnap. The intention of the creation is to let you manage your desktop windows simply by drag and drop operation. What does it mean?

More specifically, AeroSnap enables you to maximize a window just by drag it to the top, or snap a window to a side of your desktop simply by dragging to the side, or restore the original size of the window before it is maximized or resized by dragging it to the last position.

If you don’t have any idea about this Aero Snap feature of Windows 7, then perhaps you are now a bit confused. If so, you should watch this short-duration video for a better explanation.

AeroSnap in Actions

Got the idea? Beside Windows XP or Vista, you should already have .Net Framework 2.0 or higher installed within your computer. AeroSnap works on multiple monitors as well. Cool, isn’t it? However, since this is still in beta version, there could be some error occuring. You can contact the maker should this happens so that you can get a better version soon.

Download AeroSnap for Windows XP or Vista.

Tags: freeware, vista, windows 7, xp

Download Aero Ultimate Skin for Vistart

If you want a skin for your Windows Vista start menu replica a.k.a Vistart, then this Aero Ultimate skin will probably suit your taste. Created by a deviantart user, fediaFedia, in an attempt not only to support the efforts in creating a perfect replica of Vista start menu for XP but also to match the Aero Ultimate for WindowBlinds (which you can see here).

I think an image will speak much more than words in this case, so here you are…

Aero Ultimate for Vistart screenshot

Download here

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Change Folder Background in Windows Vista

Cannot add an image to the background of your folders in Windows Vista? It sucks, but it can be fixed easily. There is a small free utility that enables you to put your favorite image, photo, wallpaper as the background image of any folder.

It is called as Vista Folder Background which is created by Andreas. Even the latest update allows you to automatically apply the background to the subfolders.

It’s good to have this utility to enable the folder background customization, but I just can’t help myself from keep wondering why this enhancement isn’t applied in Windows Vista. It has a lot of graphical enhancement, but why this folder background changing capability isn’t supported yet?

Download here

Tags: freeware, vista

Free Desktop Calendar Software

It isn’t an ordinary free desktop calendar software. It is not a simple calendar with a boring look that you cannot change the display. The ability to change the skin or theme and the availability of numerous calendar themes that can be downloaded at the developer’s site will make you sure that you will get a beautiful calendar display.

Aside from the ability to change the theme, the calendar position can also be freely moved across the desktop. Optionally, the position can be locked as well once you find a perfect view. The transparency effect it has enables you to make the calendar as if it is a part of every wallpaper you display on the desktop. It is also useful if you prefer to keep displaying the calendar always on top instead of just on the desktop.

Should you have any important event or task, you can add it to the calendar. The date of the event or task is marked by a different color that depends on the skin you use. The ability to set the alarm allows you to get notified by sound as well.

Calendar theme changer, the availability of many skins, organizer, highly customizable… In conclusion, Rainlendar Lite is an impressive desktop calendar free software. If you like it so much, you might be interested in upgrading to the pro version. It doesn’t only work under Windows, but also Linux and Mac OS X.

Rainlendar Lite

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