Leithauser Research
Leithauser Research creates quality shareware for Windows
95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista , which can be downloaded directly from this site.
You can download a self extracting archive containing all the files necessary
to install the program by clicking on the archive name on this page. In many
cases, you can view a more detailed description of the program and also see
additional download options by clicking on the "Click Here" link at
the end of the description on this page.
The software programs on this page fall into three basic
categories: Computer security, business and personal productivity, and
recreational and educational. If you are interested in a particular field,
please go directly to that area below.
You may try these programs for a period of one or two months
(depending on the program) without paying for them. If, at the end of the trial
period, you decide that you wish to continue using the program, simply fill out
the registration form that the package will print for you and send the form
along with the registration fee to the address given on the form. You may also
pay for the programs by email or phone using a credit card by sending your
credit card number and expiration date, along with your phone number and
complete name and address (including ZIP code) as it appears on your credit
card bill and a list of the products you wish to register, to Leithauser
Research at Leithauser@aol.com or
calling (386) 738-0418.
Note: If you have any trouble using this site, please go to our
alternate site, LeithauserResearch.com.
You
can pay the registration fee for these programs online.
Click here for more
information.
Shareware Programs for Computer Security
and access control
Clock Guard (CGARC.EXE) - A
Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP/NT/Vista computer
security program that prevents you from changing the computer clock without
a password. For more information, click here.
Internet
Password Lock (IPLARC.EXE)
- A Windows 2000/XP/Vista (does not work on 95/98/Me/NT) Internet
security program that can block Internet
access (Web, email, Instant Messaging, etc.). You can block Internet
access entirely by disabling the computer’s IP address, or you can restrict
Internet access by disabling specific programs such as Web Browsers, email
programs, and Instant Messaging programs. Useful for parents to protect their
children by controlling their Internet access and business to control Internet
use. For more information, click here.
Web Site Zapper (WSZARC.EXE) - A
Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP/Vista (does not work on NT) Internet
security program that allows you to control Web access.
Web Site Zapper closes down Web browsers that are showing undesirable sites.
You can either create a list of undesirable sites (including broad descriptions
like any site containing "gambling" in the title or URL) or create a
list of allowed sites (like your business sites). Useful in business to prevent
employees from surfing the Web on company time and at home to protect
children from hazardous sites. For more information, click here.
Software Time
Lock - Allows you to block access to the Web, individual
programs, or the entire computer during selected time periods for each day of
the week. Also allows you to control for how long the Internet, individual
programs, or the computer itself can be used in total for each day of the week.
You can use this program to protect children
from misuse of the computer, or for security in a business to prevent
unauthorized use of the computer outside of business hours. For more
information, click
here.
Settings Lock (slarc.exe) is a
software program for Windows computers that allows you to password protect 14
Windows settings and functions. These settings are: The computer clock time and
date, System Restore, Video display properties, such as wallpaper and screen
saver (called Display Personalization in Vista), Internet Options, Add/Remove
Programs (called Programs and Features in Vista), User Accounts, Windows
Security Center, System Properties, Add Hardware Wizard, Network Connects and
Setup Wizard (called Network and Sharing Center in Vista), Properties of
individual files (such as read-only), Task Manager, Windows Explorer and My
Computer folder options. For more information, click here.
Hide-A-File - Computer security
program. Allows you to hide files and entire folders (with all the files and
folders contained within the folder) so that only you can access your files and
folders. Works on Windows 98/NT/2000/ME/XP. For more information, click here.
Drive Blocker - Computer security
program. Disables and blocks access to removable drives, such as flash drives,
and removable media, such as CD’s or floppies. Prevent theft of sensitive
company data and installation of unauthorized software on company computers.
Reduces virus infections. For more information, click here.
Computer
Rental Controller - Computer access control
program, that allows you to easily rent or sell computer time on your computer.
This program generates a list of passwords, each of allow access to the
computer for a period of time selected by you. You can then sell these
passwords. You can also generate a set of passwords that all unlimited access
time, and have Computer Rental Controller keep track of how long each password
is used. You can then bill the users on a regular basis for their computer use.
Set up your own Internet Café or computer kiosk, or use it to control how much
time your children can use the computer. For more information on Computer
Rental Controller, click
here.
Computer
Payment Enforcer is a computer program that helps you to collect payments
for computers that you have sold on credit or are renting out. Installed on a
computer you are selling or leasing, it will lock down the computer when
payments are overdue. In order to regain access to the computer, the user must
input a password that you supply once they have made their payment. For more
information, click
here.
Program Selector Pro - A computer
security access control
program that replaces Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP interface (icons, start
menu) with a more secure and convenient user configurable pick list of program
names. Each program can be password protected, as can access to Windows itself.
Modification of the pick list (adding or removing programs) is also password
protected. Allows restrictions on which programs people use. Useful in home or
business to control computer use. Includes virus protection and uninstall
feature. There are different versions for Windows 95/98/ME, Windows
2000/XP, and Windows NT. For more information, click here.
Program Sentry - Computer
security program. This is a less intrusive (although somewhat less
thorough) alternative to Program Selector Pro. It allows you to either create a
list of prohibited programs or a list of allowed programs. Any program that is
on the prohibited list or is not on the allowed list is blocked from running.
Each program can also be password protected to allow you to unblock the
program. Provides access
control and usage management for your computer. Allows restrictions on
which programs people use. Useful in home or business to control computer use.
Work on Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP. Does not work on Windows NT. For more
information, click here.
Web Surfer Watcher (WSWARC.EXE) - A
Windows Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP (does not work on NT computers) Internet
security program that allows you to monitor what Web sites are being viewed
on your computer. Useful in business to monitor what Web sites employees are
visiting on company time and at home to protect children from hazardous sites.
For more information, click
here.
Computer
Use Reporter (CURARC.EXE)
- Find out what your employees or children are doing on the computer. Computer
Use Reporter convertly
monitors what programs are used on the computer, what files or Web sites
these programs access, when they are accessed, and which user is on the
computer at the time. For more information, click here.
AutoBackup - (AUBUARC.EXE) - allows
you to easily back up critical files. It is particularly useful if you have a specific
set of files you need to back up frequently. It is also useful if you simply
want to routinely copy certain files to a floppy for transport to another
computer. You can input a specific list of files that you want to back up. This
list can also include general file masks, such as C:\My Documents\*.* (all
files in the "My Documents" folder), when you want to backup up an
entire group of files. Once you have selected this list of files and/or file
masks, you can easily make backup copies of all these files at the click of a
mouse button. You can even tell AutoBackup to automatically back up all your
critical files when you exit Windows. Although AutoBackup is particularly
useful if you have a specific group of files that need to be backed up regularly,
it can also be used as a general backup program. You can tell AutoBackup to
simply back up all the files on any drives you select that have changed today,
or since any other date you select. For more information, click here.
What Changed (WHCHARC.EXE) -
a combination disk backup and system monitoring utility for Windows
95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP. It enables you to take a "snapshot" or record of
the contents of your hard disks and compare them to your hard disk files in the
future. You can automatically back up any files that have changed or been added
to your hard disks. You can also find any changes that might account for any
problems you have developed with your system, such as corrupted or missing
files. For a more detailed description, click here.
Disk Change Monitor (DCMARC.EXE) - A hard
disk monitoring utility for Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP. It automatically
records changes in your hard disk files. You can automatically back up any
files that have changed or been added to your hard disks. You can also find any
changes that might account for any problems you have developed with your
system, such as corrupted or missing files. It also allows you to monitor the use
of your computer in various ways, including what Web sites have been visited
recently and what hours yor computer was turned on. This program has a lot of
uses. For more information, click
here.
File Guardian (FGARC.EXE) - A
computer security program that protects your files from being changed. File
Guardian allows you to specify a list of files you want monitored and how often
you want File Guardian to check these files. If File Guardian finds that one of
these files has been changed when it performs this check, it will automatically
restore the file to original condition. It is particularly useful on Web
servers to protect your Web site from being infected with viruses or from being
vandalized. It can be used in other applications where you do not want files
changed. For more information, click here.
Complete Program Deleter for
Windows (version 4.0) - (WCPDARC.EXE)
- A program uninstaller that makes it easy to remove a program from your hard
disk if you decide you do not like it. This version requires Windows 95, 98,
2000, ME, XP or NT. Windows 3.1 is no longer supported by this program.
For a more detailed description, click here.
Shareware Programs for business and
personal productivity
Fast Form Filler (FFFARC.EXE) - Save time
filling out forms. Store names, addresses, passwords, and other phrases in the
Fast Form Filler database. To input one of these phrases into a Web site or
document, just click on one of these
phrases from the list displayed on the main Fast Form Filler screen and then on
a Web page text box or program input to instantly input the phrase. For more
information on Fast Form Filler, click here.
Date Calculator (DATECARC.EXE)
- performs a variety of calendar related functions useful in business. It will
display a calendar for any month of any year. It will calculate the
number of days between any two dates, optionally only counting certain days
of the week, such as Monday through Friday. It can automatically calculate
total cost of any operation based on cost per day of those days. It can also calculate the date
a certain number of days before or after a given date, again optionally only
counting certain user selected days of the week. For more information, click here.
Multiple Form Filler (MFFARC.EXE) - Multiple Form
Filler is a Windows software program that allows you to easily fill out
multiple document forms and spreadsheets with the same information. This is
particularly useful for businesses such as doctor’s offices that must fill out
many forms for each new patient with the same information. For more information,
click here.
Draw-On-Screen (dosarc.exe) - A simple and
easy program that lets you draw on the computer screen with the mouse. This
program is useful for people who give presentations by projecting the computer
screen for the audience, or just for fun. You can draw arrows, circles, etc on
any form you have on the screen for illustration purpose without actually
affecting the document. For more information on Draw-On-Screen, click here.
Time Difference
Calculator (tdcarc.exe)
– Calculates the number of hours and minutes between two times and date. Also
will calculate the time and date a given number of hours and minutes before or
after a given time and date. For more information, click
here.
Information Retriever (IRARC.EXE) - A simple
and easy solution to information retrieval. This program lets you store pieces
of data (which can be anything) along with a handle for each one. You can
retrieve the data by typing any portion (even a few characters) of the handle.
Look up data on people with only a few letters of their names, etc. Retrieved
data can be easily cut and pasted or printed. For more information on
Information Retriever, click
here.
Option Profit Calculator
(OPCARC.EXE) -
Calculates transaction and annualized profits and losses from stock and option
transactions, in both absolute dollars (or other currency) and as percentages
of investment. Easily compare benefits and risks of various possible stock
option transactions in the same terms. Click here for more
information.
No-Keys for Windows
95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP (W32NKARC.EXE)
- A virtual (on-screen) keyboard that you can type on using a mouse or
trackball.. Keys you type are sent to another Windows program selected by you.
Allows you to type in word processors, terminal programs, etc. using only a
mouse. Designed primarily for people with disabilities who cannot use the
keyboard. Can also be used with touch screen computers. For more information on
this program, click
here.
Countdown Clock (CCARC.EXE) is a Windows
95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP computer software program that displays a continuous countdown
in years, days, hours, minutes and seconds to any event of your choosing. It
comes with several built in events, but you can create your own custom events.
It also allows you to customize the display colors and font size, and can dock
itself to the top of your screen. You can also program in a pop-up display for
the countdown clock to show when the event occurs. For more information on this
program, click here.
Shareware Programs for recreation and
education
Windows Golf Handicapper for
Windows (WGHARC.EXE)
- A Windows (95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP) program that stores any number of golf scores
for any number of players and performs a running calculation of their handicap
and net score for each game. For more information, click here.
Score
Tracker and Team Optimizer for Windows (toarc.exe) - A Windows
(95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP/Vista) program that stores any number of scores for any
number of players and will put these players together into optimum teams, where
either the players are nearly equal within the team (such as a golf foursome)
or the total scores between teams are closely matched (for competition between
teams). For more information, click
here.
How the Mind Works And How
To Make It Work Better (HMhtml.exe) -
An HTML file hypertext psychology self-help book describing how to rid yourself
of negative emotions and conditioning. Put the HOWMINDW.
Some additional services of Leithauser Research are listed below.
Custom Programming
Leithauser Research also does custom programming for Windows or even DOS at reasonable prices. If you need a program you cannot find anywhere, or if you have a great idea for a program you want to market but need help writing, contact Leithauser Research for a price quote. Click here for more information, or send email to Leithauser@aol.com.
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Donations
Half of all profits from the sales of software from this site are donated to Trees For The Future, a nonprofit organization that plants trees in Africa, Asia, and Central and South America (about ten trees are planted for each dollar donated). These trees remove carbon dioxide from the air (about one ton per tree), reversing global warming. Since many of the trees are fruit trees, they also provide food to help feed starving people in underdeveloped countries. For more information, go to www.plant-trees.org.
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