BCM Diagnostics: This tool helps you diagnose problems with your PC running Windows 95. It can test a host of components including the processor, memory, video, sound, modem, floppy drive, CD-ROM, and hard disks. It also has a resource monitor.

CheckIt Demo: Try this demo of the popular CheckIt Diagnostics. Features include a defragmenter and an IRQ conflict checker. Active Update is disabled in this trial version.

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Kernel Toys for Windows 95: The utilities in this set of "power toys" from Microsoft include: Conventional memory tracker; MS-DOS mode configuration wizard customization tool; Windows time zone editor; Windows 95 keyboard remap; Windows process watcher; and Windows logo key control for MS-DOS programs.
NSTL Ymark2000: Check your system for Year 2000 compatibility using this test routine from NSTL. (Note: It may cause problems with some Compaq DeskPros, so read the instructions.)
RegClean: This release of the Registry utility fixes a few problems and creates an "undo.reg" file so that you can undo the changes you inadvertently make to your system registry.
RegRepair 2000: Has your computer has ever broken down so seriously that you had to reformat your hard drive and reload all your software? This utility may be what you need to avoid that in the future. It can systematically repair and correct problems with Registry files, corrupt font files, and other glitches. (Note: Both download files are required for this program. Read instructions in the vb5.zip file first.)
SiSoft Sandra: Find out what Windows is doing with your system resources with this easy-to-use utility. It supports all new CPUs, including the MMX and Pentium II varieties.
Tune It!: This powerful OCX will help you tune your Windows 95 desktop and provide you with a lot of system information. Monitor system resources and system events, launch screen savers, shut down the computer, or reboot Windows.
Tweak UI: Adjust your Windows user interface, including menu speed, window animation, and Internet Explorer. Features include automatic log-in, desktop icon show and hide, mouse adjustments, system file cleanup, and more. Simply right-click tweakui.inf to install.
X-Setup: Clear histories and caches, change setup options for Start menu items, change how your CD-ROM player works, and change defaults for documents and Windows itself.