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Review - Logitech SetPoint (32-bit)
4.72 (May 8, 2009)

With XP Pro and Cordless Desktop® MX™ 3200 Laser (keyboard and mouse) installed I have had no problems with SetPoint 4.72 or any other version I've used. I'm not a big fan of SetPoint because there are so many things that can cause conflicts with it and generally do not have it installed. The keyboard and mouse work fine without it, but I recently found some uses for some of the special settings in SetPoint and reinstalled it and have had no problems with it; everything works great in every program I've used it in. I say if you don't need it don't install it.
The only problem I've had with Logitech is the G7; I was on my second and it crapped out after a year. They sent me a G9 as a replacement and now have to install a seperate version of SetPoint designed only for G9. They say SetPoint 5.10.203 will co-exist with 4.72; we will see.
Although I'm not a big fan of SetPoint I can't really give it less than a 5 because its always worked for me, but that may change soon.
Review - Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows XP
8.0 (Mar 30, 2009)

It was so good of "Banquo" to let us know that this browser is no longer called Internet Explorer. I do, however, find it interesting that he failed to tell us what it is now called.
Well, he is right, someone needs to get with the program, and perhaps it is Microsoft themselves. I just visited the Microsoft website and someone has failed to mention to them the fact that it's no longer called Internet Explorer because that's what they're calling it.
I gave it a very generous 4 because of it's increased start up time and speed in general, but other than that it's still Internet Explorer and Microsoft in fact does need to get with the program if IE is to compete with the likes of Firefox, Maxthon, Opera, and others. It's still IE just a bit faster which is a step in the right direction but not the total solution.
Review - Outlook Express Backup Genie
1.7 (Mar 23, 2009)

What's not to like; it does what it says it will do. It is up to version 2, but I have been using OEBG since late 2003, early 2004 to backup Outlook Express and Outlook; it will backup at least 7 other clients and more are supposed to be added, but I've never used it to backup those clients so cannot comment on that.

It will backup mail folders and files, address book entries, account settings, message rules, and even signatures and stationery if you like. I'm not much for scheduling things but if you like things to be backed up while you sleep it will do that too.

The only problem I've ever had is when I upgraded from 98se to XP. My "User" folder had a specific name in 98se so when I restored my files in XP it created a folder with that name and placed my address book files in that folder. No biggie dah, but something to keep in mind when changing OS's.

I really have nothing bad to say about OEBG; it does what it says it will do.
Review - Eraser
6.0.4.875 RC4 (Feb 5, 2009)

I have used earlier versions of Eraser without problems, however, I do have to admit that this current version is unstable enough that I do not feel comfortable letting is do anything. It is quite possible that interference from my firewall and even possibly my other security software may have had something to do with it, but I just don't have the time to troubleshoot it. For now Eraser has to go. Too bad; Eraser had and still does have promise. I will examine it again later.
I very rarely give a program a 1 rating but I couldn't justify anything higher. It was so unstable and had so much problem with it that I really didn't get out of the starting gate and I didn't trust letting it do anything.
Review - SUMo
2.4.2.68 (Jan 27, 2009)

I just had to weigh in on this after reading some of the comments from some of the obviously more intelligent reviewers. (cough . . . . . . . cough) CNET with ZNet used to have a service similar to this years ago; I don't remember the name, I've got it archived somewhere. Anyway, it was extremely reliable, but it did not get that way without user input and interaction. When I first started using the service it was good, but it had it's problems, but with user input it just got better and better, and even faster. The best part was it was free, but then one days a few years ago it just up and disappeared without explanation from CNET, and by that point it was almost flawless. Most of the users liked the CNET service so much that they told CNET that they would pay for it if CNET would bring it back; obviously they never did. That's why I use fileforum today.

I've researched a few similar pay services over the last few years and I have to tell you that their detection rates are dismal. This program and service (it is a service) are free. If you find something wrong with the service or program tell the developers. The program and service will only be as good as the users make it. So stop whining and do something about it. Or you could go pay for one of the inferior services.

And if you know who Gizmo is then this program/service is his top pick in this category. If you don't know who he is then check out http://www.techsupportalert.com

The best thing about this program/service is that it's FREE; what do you expect for FREE. You can help make it better of just keep whining or hey, not use it at all.