Simple, lightweight design is one good attribute of ESET products NOD2 antivirus and Smart Security inherited from its bygone versions. I’ve been using ESET Smart Security 5 in bootcamp partition of my Mac for while and even under virtualization mode the software works perfectly well with great response and speed. ESET has a uni-license program that when you purchase an ESET Smart Security 5, it extends your protection to Mac and Linux. So if you’re using an iMac or Macbook PRO and running Windows or Linux using parallels or other virtualization software, ESET is one good security app choice.

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Windows Live Essentials 2011 is a collection of freeware programs from Microsoft. The WLE 2011 package includes Windows Live Writer 2011, Windows Messenger 2011, Windows Mail, Windows photo gallery, Windows Movie Maker 2011 and a few other useful applications. Currently there is no option to download these applications separately. Microsoft provides an online web  installer for Windows Live Essentials 2011 at the official web page that you need to connect the internet and download the full setup. If you have more than one PC or laptop it’s better to download the standalone Windows Live Essentials 2011 installer to save bandwidth and time.

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DivX is nowadays one of the most commonly used video formats on file sharing sites, torrents and others. DivX maintains the quality of the video ripped from DVD, VCD and Blu-day discs, even if the size of the output file is comparatively small. Moreover, a DivX video includes both video and audio streams in a single file. Newly introduced DivX HD (. MKV) and original DivX files can be played using the official DivX Plus player for Windows and Mac. There is a pro version of DivX Plus player- with the ability create and convert other video formats to DivX. DivX player includes native support for DivX, AVI, XVID, MP4 and MOV video files.
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A few Windows software and utilities like Yahoo Messenger, Windows Messenger, Chrome, Real player, DirectX,. NET framework, etc. comes in an online installation form. Therefore, it’s impossible for people without an internet connection to download, install or backup them for future use. Skype, the multi-platform VOIP client and internet messenger is also released in this way. However, we can download the full offline installer of Skype from a hidden URL.

Skype for Windows:

Skype supports Mac OS, Linux, Windows and Mobile operating systems Symbian, Windows Mobile, Android, iOS, etc. The Windows version is what we are talking about. It is only 400KB in size when you download it from the website. Then the installer will connect to the internet and download the Skype setup which is around 25 MB in size. Well, if that’s not your choice download the Skype 5 standalone offline installer  here

We will update the link when a new version gets released.

Java Runtime Environment is used as a framework for running applications written in Java. It is essential to upgrade Java Runtime Environment to keep your applications up-to-date with latest features and security enhancements. Java Runtime Environment also installs some browser plugins for bringing the technology on to the browsers. You might have come across a lot of Java chat applications and web apps. Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is a must for running these applications. The official Oracle website provides both offline and online Java installers. However, the offline installer is pretty difficult to find out from options. So here is the installer if you are looking for that.

The latest version of Java Runtime Environment is used by Limewire 5 pro and other software using Java technology.

Download Java Runtime Environment (JRE) full standalone offline installer here.

Related Framework : DirectX offline installer.

If you are a developer, probably you would know about installation authoring softwares . These softwares packs our installation files(.exe ,.dll ,icons and others) into a single installer so that it would be easy for the users /clients to install them directly to a computer .Installation authoring softwares also reduces the size of the installation package as it compresses the files to a single installer . Few example for installation authoring softwares are Installshield from Acresso, Installaware,NSIS, and wise installer .But all these softwares are sharewares or trailwares .Excelsior Installer 1.8 is a free installation authoring software and Installshield alternative for Windows based softwares .

Many software development tools contains installation authoring software . But most of them are less user friendly and hard to learn . Excelsior Installer 1.8 has a wizard driven user interface that lets you to create installation packages in simple easy steps .

Features of Excelsior Installer 1.8 free installation authoring software for Windows .

Create splash screens for installation load event .
Create license agreement and require the user to accept it before
Let the user select the installation folder
Copy all application’s files and folders into the selected folder
Create short cuts in standard locations (Start Menu, Desktop, Startup Menu)
Create a Windows registry entry for the application.
Create Uninstaller on application root directory .
Run typical post-install actions.

Download Excelsior Installer 1.8 free installation authoring software for Windows.