Free Disk Utilities

• SpanDisk - If you have a program that's too big to fit on one floppy, then this free utility is a must. SpanDisk will split the file into smaller portions that can be copied onto two or more floppies. It also allows you to restore the files that have been split into a directory of your choice. Easy to use. Newly released version offers a number of improvements, including a log file feature to aid in troubleshooting, as well as long file name capabilities.
  
• Mr. Mirror - This helpful free utility lets you back up your data to an alternate disk drive (such as a Zip or Jaz drive). It creates mirror images of your selection of directories and files. Mr. Mirror's features include file filters, logging, templates, finding redundant files, drag & drop, a built-in scheduler, etc. Reliable and easy to use. Here's a screen shot. (For Windows: 993 kilobytes).
  
• ScramDisk - Here's a new, freeware hard drive encryption program that's a must if you have data on your PC that must be kept secure. ScramDisk creates an "envelope" on your hard drive that can be "mounted" as a virtual disk when you enter the correct password. All data written to this disk is encrypted and can't be acccessed without the password. ScramDisk supports several encryption algorithms, including Blowfish, IDEA and Triple-DES. For Windows 98/95. (Since it was developed in Britain, ScramDisk is not subject to U.S. export law).
  
• Messcleaner - Here's a helpful free utility that runs from your Windows tray menu and can help you find and eliminate junk files from your system. Here's a screen shot. 450 kilobytes. (For Windows 98/95).
  
• Diskeeper Lite - If you use Windows NT, you've likely noticed that it lacks a defrag feature. An essential freeware program, Diskeeper Lite fills the void and is designed exclusively for NT 4.0. Use it and you'll likely see faster performance and a happier, healthier hard drive.
  
• DiscoMania - Here's a handy, free, file cataloging utility for hard drives, removable drives and CD-ROMs. Using it, you can create, search, and organize catalogs. Many options available to help give you full control over your files.
  
• Partition Manager - A fine freeware disk partitioning utility. Partition Manager allows you to create and delete partitions, lets you view your hard disks' IDE information and lets you format and resize FAT-16 and FAT-32 files systems. Also offers support for extended DOS partition. Available in English, German, Swedish, Spanish and Russian.
  
• DISKdata - This freeware program is an Explorer-like application for Windows that analyzes your hard drive and reveals data that Windows doesn't. It reports its findings in a chart format. It's a handy way to find out exactly what's clogging up your hard drive.
  
• PrimaSoft Disk Analyzer - Take a look "under the hood" of your computer with this excellent free Windows program that lets you analyze your hard drive. You can easily take a detailed look at a selected hard drive or directory. It offers a summary by files, directories, type, size and date, displays graphs and lets you print reports.