Useful tools and sites

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This is a list of tools I found useful and are available for any users with average knowledge of computers and Windows in general.

I would invite you all to add links and a short description to other tools you like (registry editor/clearner, diagnosing utilities, etc.).

Tools
Direct X Buster
This tool will let you remove any version of Direct X from version 5 up to 8.1. The tool is in beta version for DX 8.1 but works nonetheless. This tool doesn't work with Windows XP (and it shouldn't be needed with XP)

Detonator Destroyer
This one lets you completely uninstall any Nvidia Drivers present on your system.

Nvidia Drivers
For TNT/TNT2 cards:12.41 for TNT/TNT2 cards under Windows 9x, Me
12.41 for TNT/TNT2 cards under Windows 2000 or XP
This drivers are the most stable up to now

Other cards (GeForce and Quadro)
Latest drivers are easily available from Nvidia's main site.

Voodoo Cards (3Dfx)
3rd party drivers, tips&resources for 3dfx owners

Sites
Tweak 3D
This is for advanced users only. Contains tips and links to other sites to improve overall computer performance.

 

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I figured this might be appropriate as well for those with NVIDIA cards who are forced to use 60hz refresh when playing EU2.

RivaTuner 10

Basically, it makes sure you're using the maximum refresh available for your monitor so that you don't have to use a horrid flickering refresh rate.

 

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I use this a lot

I use this a lot get rid of alot of rubbish.
Easycleaner.Freeware.

http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,16180,00.asp