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22 FREE 'commercial' Computer Program downloads for a limited(?) time only

GoofyGAT
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Well, this is common knowlegde now as a few have already been posted over the months. To make it more convenient for you all, I've decided to make a list, including links to get the key/serial codes from the manufacturers' websites.

If you find any more similar free legal 'commercial' program offers, please post them here & I'll add them to the list, alongwith a link to the original post. Thanks & enjoy :D, G

P.S. If you have any problems/invalid links, please post a reply to this thread or send me a PM, & I'll do my best to help :)

At times some of the links are temporarily unavailable, so try sometime later or the next day
    Most recent additions & updates: East-Tec Backup 2007 (25.05.08), Updated Serif PagePlus 8 (09.05.08), Fix-It Utilities 7 Express (25.04.08), Spyware Doctor 5.5 SE (14.04.08), Some version updates on 14.04.08 (see below) & Ashampoo Burning Studio 6.61 (19.03.08)

    There are 37 programs in total I]not[/I] 22 as it appears in the Freebies list thread title, which cannot be changed for [url=http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=375241]these reasons[/url

    Please thank the OP too where applicable.

    To subscribe to this thread click here

    Also check out: Giveaway of the Day [originally posted here by kevwhite79]. They offer a new free 'commercial' program download everyday. Sometimes they are really good (freeware equivalents can be better at times though). Beware of ad/spyware at other times. Also, note that the programs are available for download for a 24-hour period only (starting at ~08:00am GMT each day), & each must be activated/registered within that time frame.

    Still available:
    • Ashampoo Burning Studio 6.61 (5.58Mb) [Version update: previous 6.60]
      After installation, it'll open a browser window to enter your email address to receive the key code
      No expiry date mentioned
      [To avoid promotional emails, untick the relevant boxes in the Subscribed Newsletters section of your Ashampoo account]
    • Ashampoo Office 2006 (29.2Mb)
      "Follow the instructions provided [during installation] to obtain your serial code...."
      Offer apparently expired, but link is still valid
      [To avoid promotional emails, untick the relevant boxes in the Subscribed Newsletters section of your Ashampoo account]
    • Ashampoo Photo Commander 5.4 (16Mb) [Version update: previous 4]
      "This is a full commercial download. You'll need to get your serial code. To obtain your code, follow the instructions during installation."
      No expiry date mentioned
      [To avoid promotional emails, untick the relevant boxes in the Subscribed Newsletters section of your Ashampoo account]
      Ashampoo Powerup XP Platinum 2 (10.2Mb) [read about the program here]
      Expires on 04.01.08
      [To avoid promotional emails, untick the relevant boxes in the Subscribed Newsletters section of your Ashampoo account]
      • Ashampoo WinOptimizer 2008 (9.4Mb) [originally posted here by ukbandit]
        During install "Follow the instructions provided to obtain your serial code...."
        Offer apparently expired, but links are still valid
        [To avoid promotional emails, untick the relevant boxes in the Subscribed Newsletters section of your Ashampoo account]
      • East-Tec Eraser 2006 Lite (2.39Mb)
        "This software is the full Lite edition and won't need a serial code."
        No expiry date mentioned
      • eXpert PDF 3 (12.9Mb)
        Click here to get a valid key code
        Offer apparently expired, but all links are still valid
      • Magix Movie Edit 10 Silver (99.8Mb)
        "No serial code required. This is a commercial full download and is a 'Silver' version of the regular Professional edition."
        Offer apparently expired, but link is still valid
        Magix Photo Clinic 5.5 (23.7Mb) [originally posted here by MrCrusher]
        "Online registration required"
        Offer apparently expired, but link is still valid
          Magix Ringtone Maker 11 Silver (40.4Mb)
          "Online registration required"
          Offer apparently expired, but link is still valid
          • Nova PDF Lite 2.5† (1.58Mb)
            Click here to get a valid key code
            Offer apparently expired, but all links are still valid
            [†NOTE: Or, if FTP login required, download from here <--- Direct download! Taken from the NovaPDF site]
            O&O SafeErase 1 (3.89Mb) [or, if link has expired from here]
            Click here to get a valid key code
            Offer apparently expired, but all links are still valid
              OrgPlus 7 SBE (41Mb)
              "To obtain your serial code, launch the program and click Register Now > Next."
              No expiry date mentioned
              • Paragon CD-ROM Emulator 3 (5.9Mb)
                "This is the full commercial download and does not require further registration."
                Offer apparently expired, but link is still valid
              • Privacy Guardian 4.1 (3.68Mb)
                Click here to get a valid key code [if expired, use the code posted here - everyone gets the same one anyway]
                Offer apparently expired, but initial link is still valid
                SecureZIP (11.9Mb) [originally posted here by Weebert]
                No expiry date mentioned
                Independent review
                  Serif MediaPlus 1 (14Mb)
                  "Note: ignore the reference to 'time limited demo' on this page. This is a full commercial application."
                  No expiry date mentioned
                  • Serif PhotoPlus 8 (46.3Mb)
                    Click here to get a valid key code, "or by calling the Serif freephone number on 0800 376 5467" [Either way, be aware that they may try to sell you their newer products, which you can politely decline]
                    Offer apparently expired, but all links are still valid
                  • Serif WebPlus 7 (38.8Mb)
                    "You need to obtain a serial code to turn Serif WebPlus 7 in to a full application. To do this, install the software and follow the instructions provided."
                    No expiry date mentioned
                  • Spyware Doctor 5.5 SE (15.4Mb)
                    NO key code required, plus free updates for life
                    No expiry date mentioned
                  • WS_FTP Home 2006 (8.6Mb)
                    "This is the full commercial download and does not require a serial code"
                    Offer apparently expired, but link is still valid
                  • Xara XS (35.6Mb)
                    "Obtain your serial code by clicking 'Register this Copy' within the splash screen, when you start Xara XS."
                    Offer apparently expired, but link is still valid

                  Expired & Older versions HERE, to see what was on offer in the past
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                  Comments

                  • winits
                    winits Posts: 3 Newbie
                    :) thanks great links they will come in very handy!:T
                  • ioscorpio
                    ioscorpio Posts: 2,360 Forumite
                    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
                    Thanks just downloaded the Floorplan 3D
                  • scaldyflash
                    scaldyflash Posts: 934 Forumite
                    Thanks goofy, it's great that people such as you take the time to put all this stuff together for us. It is MUCH appreciated.

                    Many thanks :T :T :T :T

                    scaldyflash
                    Education is compulsory, school is not.
                    Education Otherwise
                  • Lord_Gardener
                    Lord_Gardener Posts: 2,971 Forumite
                    Thanks, also got Floorplan for Lady G - she likes to move things around!
                    I'm mad!!!! :rotfl::jand celebrating everyday every year!!!
                  • rizla01
                    rizla01 Posts: 7,260 Forumite
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                    Nice collection of useful software. Thanks for that OP.

                    Q?

                    Is anyone else having probs with receiving key code for registry mechanic.

                    Tried with two Email addresses and still nothing has turned up.

                    perhaps someone can PM me a key code that'll work?
                    Riz
                    "Unhappiness is not knowing what we want, and killing ourselves to get it."
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                  • GoofyGAT
                    GoofyGAT Posts: 1,835 Forumite
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                    rizla01 wrote:
                    .....perhaps someone can PM me a key code that'll work?
                    Riz
                    Sent & had a reply that it worked :), G
                  • rizla01
                    rizla01 Posts: 7,260 Forumite
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                    Thanks Goofy.
                    Just cleaned the registry.
                    284 faults???
                    "Unhappiness is not knowing what we want, and killing ourselves to get it."
                    Post Count: 4,111 Thanked 3,111 Times in 1,111 Posts (Actual figures as they once were))
                    Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
                  • rizla01
                    rizla01 Posts: 7,260 Forumite
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                    In return, try this for a brill freebie.

                    http://www.download.com/MediaMonkey/3000-2141_4-10582996.html?tag=pdp_prod
                    "Unhappiness is not knowing what we want, and killing ourselves to get it."
                    Post Count: 4,111 Thanked 3,111 Times in 1,111 Posts (Actual figures as they once were))
                    Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
                  • GoofyGAT
                    GoofyGAT Posts: 1,835 Forumite
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                    Expired:

                    Some of the webpage links below are still valid but their download links don't work/have expired/require a FTP login (passwords unknown)
                      Acronis True Image 7† (21.5Mb) [taken off the main list on 10/02/07]
                      Click here to get a valid key code & register [make note of your password!]
                      Once you obtain your code, simply use your registration details to log in to your newly created account at Acronis. In 'My Account' click on 'Registered Products', then on expand.gifAcronis True Image 7.0 (English) to expand it, & finally on the Download installation file (or the Get update) link to download the full program.
                      [†NOTE: Ignore the 'expired' status - just get the valid key code & you should be able to download it from within your Acronis account as explained above.]
                      The original offer can be viewed here
                      • Ashampoo Burning Studio 2008 (5.69Mb) [originally posted here by hawkwind] [taken off the main list on 19/03/08]
                        "Follow the instructions provided [during installation] to obtain your serial code...."
                        Offer apparently expired, but link is still valid
                        [To avoid promotional emails, untick the relevant boxes in the Subscribed Newsletters section of your Ashampoo account]
                      • Ashampoo WinOptimizer Platinum 2 (9.5Mb) [taken off the main list on 15/01/08]
                        "You’ll need to obtain a serial code which can be done from within Ashampoo WinOptimizer Platinum 2."
                        Offer apparently expired, but link is still valid
                        [To avoid promotional emails, untick the relevant boxes in the Subscribed Newsletters section of your Ashampoo account]
                      • Paragon Exact Image 7 SE (12Mb) [taken off the main list on 21/12/06]
                        Click here to get a valid key code
                        [NOTE: In the email (with key code), they also provide login details for your account. Use the link to log in to your account & download the 21Mb Recovery CD update]
                      • Serif DrawPlus 5† (75.3Mb) [taken off the main list on 29/11/06]
                        Click here to get a valid key code, "or by calling the Serif freephone number on 0800 376 5467" [Either way, be aware that they may try to sell you their newer products, which you can politely decline]
                        [†NOTE: This was definitely v5, now gone down to v4. The original offer can be viewed here]

                      Older version(s):
                      • Ashampoo Burning Studio 2007 (8.42Mb) [originally posted here by metallithrax] [taken off the main list on 23/05/07]
                        "The first time you run the program, it will prompt you with a series of options about registration. Make sure you select 'Obtain a FREE full version key', press OK and follow the prompts...."
                        [To avoid promotional emails, untick the relevant boxes in the Subscribed Newsletters section of your Ashampoo account]
                      • Ashampoo Burning Studio 5† (6.6Mb) [taken off the main list on 6/12/06]
                        "You can obtain your full serial code from within the application. To do this, follow the instructions during installation, or within the program, click Internet > Register."
                        Apparently expired, but links are still valid
                      • Serif PagePlus 8 (95.3Mb) [taken off the main list on 09/05/08]
                        Click here to get a valid key code, "or by calling the Serif freephone number on 0800 376 5467" [Either way, be aware that they may try to sell you their newer products, which you can politely decline]
                        Offer apparently expired, but all links are still valid
                        [URL="ftp://PhotoPlus:photoplus7&#64;ftp.vnudownloads.co.uk/PhotoPlus.exe"]Serif PhotoPlus 7[/URL] (33Mb) <--- Direct download! [originally posted here by gaming_guy] [taken off the main list on 06/11/07]
                        Click here to get a valid key code, "or by calling the Serif freephone number on 0800 376 5467" [Either way, be aware that they may try to sell you their newer products, which you can politely decline]
                        Offer apparently expired, but all links are still valid
                        • Spyware Doctor 4 (7.32Mb) [originally posted here by Shawz] [taken off the main list on 14/04/08]
                          Click here to get a valid key code [if expired, try the code posted here]
                          Offer apparently expired, but initial link is still valid
                      • GoofyGAT
                        GoofyGAT Posts: 1,835 Forumite
                        Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
                        Driver Genius Professional 5.3 added to list today. G
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