I really must add
Dave's Quicksearch Deskbar.

Search directly from your desktop whatever search engine you like-- without having to open a browser first or deal with large/intrusive toolbars.Sits right in your taskbar-- opens default browser automatically.

Release candidate 4 is the one if you have XP SP2

Dave's Quick Search Taskbar Toolbar Deskbar

you can customize this in many ways with a little file edit.

A lot of good stuff on The Portable Freeware Collection, all kinds of portable goodness. Site isn't
really navigation friendly but it's updated almost everyday.

Ah yes thanks for that link fromthesticks.

I like using Portable Apps on my USB pen drive

Some useful little apps

The Startup Control Panel to easily tweak what programs are run on startup
Mike Lin's Home Page

And the system cleaning ATF Cleaner ATF Cleaner - www.atribune.org

One of the best IMHO for a free backup is still cobian backup and its free. Great program..

Cobian's site - The home of Cobian Backup

I also vouch for this software not being connected with no spyware..

Lol I feel like a presidential hopeful I am Brandon and I approve this software hahahah

Nice Post.

I don't know too many freeware programs, but I do know of some sites such as SycloSoft, CoffeeCup, and Freeware Files.