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1. 
   Review - NirLauncher

   1.11.55 (May 14, 2012)

   Use WSCC to update NirSoft tools. It will also update your Sysinternal Suite dir at the same time.
   
   Has a nice UI for both groups of utilities...marking favorite utilities...etc.

2. 
   Review - NirLauncher

   1.11.47 (Mar 12, 2012)

   For all those complaining about no updater...just point WSCC at your NirSoft directory and run update.
   WSCC can also update your Sysinternals directory at the same time.

3. 
   Review - Windows 7 in a Box

   1.0 (Feb 17, 2012)

   This is over 2 years old...have it on a USB stick already.
   
   Original version links to Big Daddy Design (2009).

4. 
   Review - Windows 8 Simulator

   Beta 1.0 (Nov 10, 2011)

   Just D/L a real copy of Windows 8 (free) from Microsoft and install it in a VM (or a second partition).
   
   Don't waste your time with a "simulation".

5. 
   Review - GFI BackUp

   2009 (Jul 2, 2009)

   x32 only...
   Tried to install on XP Pro 64-bit...get error...Windows Server Editions not supported.
   FAIL...!!!

6. Comment - Explanation for Windows 7 'clear choices' for SKUs murkier than ever

   2009 (Feb 4, 2009 - 12:33 PM)

   Yeah...seems straightforward enough...then again I was never confused about the Vista choices.
   
   I build my own machines and and use an OEM copy of "Ultimate".
   OEM prices are about 1/2 the retail prices.

7. Comment - Longhorn to Clamp Down on Storage

   2009 (Sep 13, 2004 - 2:43 AM)

   ...that MS addressed the issue of portable storage and network security. Seems like most employees have MP3 players or digital cameras these days. Nice to have some control built into Windows as opposed to having to resort to third-party solutions like SecureNT or GFI's new Portable Device Control.
   Interesting note about the registry key in SP2...wasn't aware of that change until reading the link...

8. Comment - Norton Secures the Perimeter

   2009 (Jul 15, 2004 - 12:23 AM)

   Upgraded both machines to newer NAV build. (b.71)
   Install was error-free, no problems with updates.
   This on XP SP2 build 2162.
   Still not crazy about Symantec's recommendation to disable XP firewall.
   Does this mean that Symantec's own firewall product is now redundant and unnecessary?

9. Comment - Norton Secures the Perimeter

   2009 (Jul 14, 2004 - 7:46 AM)

   Installed on 2 home PCs. XP SP2 b.2149
   
   First machine, NAV would not update. "incorrect registry entry...reinstall". Took awhile to uninstall because "update was running in background". Had to reboot several times, nuking any NAV process I could find. Won't uninstall in safe mode either. Finally reinstalled, still won't do full udate due to "registry error" Registry entry it suggests to check is correct.
   
   Second machine...C++ runtime error during install, wants to quit install. Finally choose ignore, install, reboot, and NAV is trying to Auto-Update but can't because update is running in background.
   
   Disabled XP firewall as per NAV suggestion, drive mappings on both machines now only work sporadically.
   
   I'll probably wipe both machines clean when SP2 goes RTM in a couple weeks. And I'll probably put NAV 2004 back on both machines.