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| The DCOMbobulator | Failed to execute CGI : Win32 Error Code = 2 downloads. | ||
| DCOMbobulator allows any Windows user to easily verify the effectiveness of Microsoft's recent critical DCOM patch. Confirmed reports have demonstrated that the patch is not always effective in eliminating DCOM's remote exploit vulnerability. But more importantly, since DCOM is a virtually unused and unneeded facility, the DCOMbobulator allows any Windows user to easily disable DCOM for significantly greater security. | |||
| Shoot The Messenger | Failed to execute CGI : Win32 Error Code = 2 downloads. | ||
| Even before the latest DCOM/RPC vulnerability (see above), many Windows users were being annoyed by "pop-up spam" notices appearing on their desktops. This intrusion is also facilitated by an exploitation of port 135. Our free "Shoot The Messenger" utility furthers the security of Windows by quickly and easily shutting down the "Windows Messenger" server that should never have been running by default in the first place. | |||
| UnPlug n' Pray | Failed to execute CGI : Win32 Error Code = 2 downloads | ||
| As originally urged by the FBI, and still urged by prominent security experts, our UnPnP utility easily disables the dangerous, and almost always unnecessary, Universal Plug and Play service. If you don't need it, turn it off. (For ALL versions of Windows.) | |||
| XPdite | Failed to execute CGI : Win32 Error Code = 2 downloads. | ||
| A Critical Security Vulnerability Exists in Windows XP. (Surprise) Actually, as we know, there are many, but we'll handle them one at a time. This particular vulnerability allows the files contained in any specified directory on your system to be deleted if you click on a specially formed URL. This URL could appear anywhere: sent in malicious eMail, in a chat room, in a newsgroup posting, on a malicious web page, or even executed when your computer merely visits a malicious web page. It is already being exploited on the Internet. | |||
| GRC "Perfect Passwords" Generator | Failed to execute CGI : Win32 Error Code = 2 uses | ||
| Our server generates maximum entropy, ultra high quality, guaranteed unique custom password material for your use when securing and keying your WEP, WPA, VPN, or other network systems. | |||
| ID Serve | Failed to execute CGI : Win32 Error Code = 2 downloads | ||
| Since not all Internet servers are equally secure, knowing which server software a web site is using can be important to your security. Ultimately, the security of your personal data is your responsibility. This free utility can help. | |||
| Wizmo | Failed to execute CGI : Win32 Error Code = 2 downloads | ||
| Wizmo is a lightweight "Windows Gizmo" offering a wide array of handy Windows commands. With a single click it can power down monitors, trigger a screen saver, set audio volume, and much more. Wizmo also includes an intriguing highly customizable "Graviton" screen saver. | |||
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| SpinRite 6.1 | rated #1 since 1988 |
| The most trusted and widely used utility ever written for mass storage data recovery and long-term maintenance. SpinRite is my masterpiece. If you don't already own or know about SpinRite, check out these pages. The future of your data could depend upon it. Here is an independent review of SpinRite 5.0, and here is Maximum PC's Feb. 2002 review. | |
| ShieldsUP! | Failed to execute CGI : Win32 Error Code = 2 system tests |
| The Internet's quickest, most popular, reliable and trusted, free Internet security checkup and information service. And now in its Port Authority Edition, it's also the most powerful and complete. Check your system here, and begin learning about using the Internet safely. | |
| LeakTest | Failed to execute CGI : Win32 Error Code = 2 downloads |
| Ensure that your PC's personal firewall can not be easily fooled by malicious "Trojan" programs or viruses. Thanks to this first version of LeakTest, most personal firewalls are now safe from such simple exploitation. | |
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| My Projects Page | Failed to execute CGI : Win32 Error Code = 2 accesses per day |
| This page contains a chronological listing of the various projects I have completed, and those that are planned for the future. Most entries contain links to the section of this site where that work is described in detail. By browsing through what I have accomplished, both in the past and more recently, and where I am headed in the future, you can quickly develop a good feel for this entire web site. | |
| Freeware Listing | Failed to execute CGI : Win32 Error Code = 2 accesses per day |
| Everybody likes free software, especially when it's useful, small, and of the highest quality. Our freeware page assembles everything in one place, sorted by current popularity, historical popularity, or age since last update. Each entry contains a link to that program's section of this site, so it's a great way to view this site from the perspective of our free utilities. | |
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 | Procomm Plus Windows 11 Jun 2026Running Procomm Plus on Windows 11 is possible, though it requires specific workarounds because the software was originally designed for older versions like Windows 98 or XP How to Install Procomm Plus on Windows 11 : Copy the entire contents of your Procomm Plus installation CD or ISO to a folder on your drive, such as C:\ProcommInstallCD Create a Target Folder Procomm Plus is a popular software used for data communication and terminal emulation. Developed by WCL, Inc., it has been widely used by system administrators, network engineers, and IT professionals for decades. The software provides a range of features, including: If you are a system administrator, industrial engineer, or simply a nostalgic user trying to get Procomm Plus working on a modern machine, this article will guide you through the challenges and potential solutions. The Core Challenge: 64-Bit Compatibility The most robust way to use Procomm Plus on Windows 11 without losing your historical scripts (.ASPECT files) or dialing directories is through a virtual machine. This approach encapsulates an older operating system inside Windows 11. Step 1: Choose a Hypervisor Download and install a free virtualization tool: procomm plus windows 11 The most beloved versions of Procomm Plus—specifically (DOS-based) and Procomm Plus for Windows 1.0 —were built on 16-bit architecture. Windows 11, like Windows 10 before it, is exclusively 64-bit. Microsoft removed the NTVDM (NT Virtual DOS Machine) entirely. This means Windows 11 cannot run 16-bit applications natively. Trying to launch a 16-bit Procomm Plus executable will immediately result in an error message: "This app can’t run on your PC." Even if it launches, you may hear the modem dial but never connect. Windows 11’s USB stack adds latency that Procomm Plus’s timing-sensitive scripts cannot handle. After installation, right-click the pw4.exe (or equivalent shortcut), go to Properties > Compatibility , and set it to "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)". Method 2: Running via DOSBox-X (For 16-bit Versions) : ProComm Plus version 4.8 is generally reported as the most stable version for modern Windows environments. Running Procomm Plus on Windows 11 is possible, : Create a dedicated root-level folder such as C:\ProcommPlus . Do not use C:\Program Files or C:\Program Files (x86) to circumvent strict Windows 11 write protections. If you'd like me to compare specific terminal emulators or need help setting up a virtual machine, please tell me: Change the dropdown to a lower, unused number between COM1 and COM4 . Method 3: Utilizing DOSBox-X for Older DOS Versions Windows 11 is the latest operating system from Microsoft, boasting a new design, improved performance, and enhanced security features. As with any new OS release, compatibility issues may arise with older software applications. Procomm Plus, being a legacy software, may face some challenges running on Windows 11. The Core Challenge: 64-Bit Compatibility The most robust Serial communication via RS‑232 ports was Procomm Plus’s core strength. On modern hardware, native COM ports have largely disappeared, but USB‑to‑serial adapters are widely available. Most adapters install as virtual COM ports (e.g., COM5) and can be used with Procomm Plus the software recognizes the port. : Copy the entire contents of the original Procomm Plus installation CD or file directory onto a portable storage drive or a temporary path like C:\ProcommInstallCD . While Procomm Plus 4.8 is technically a 32-bit application, its installation wizard utilizes a 16-bit subsystem. Windows 11 cannot execute 16-bit code natively. When you double-click the setup file, the OS will either reject it instantly or hang indefinitely in the task manager. 2. Strict Kernel-Mode Driver Signing directory. This bypasses modern security restrictions that often prevent Procomm from writing to its own folders. Permission Settings Shared Screen Control |  |
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