What's Running
If your computer is anything like mine, keeping track of everything running in the background is a nightmare. I've acquired a number of useful apps over the years that I simply can't live without for various reasons, but when I'm seeking out a problem, I can't always identify what's what. What's Running helps sort out all the processes currently in memory, identify active IP connections, and make Startup modifications. All these features are readily available through onboard solutions like MSCONFIG, DXDIAG and the Windows Task Manager, but What's Running puts them all in one convenient location. This is like an ultra-lite version of The Ultimate Troubleshooter, with a requisite lite price tag. I don't personally use What's Running to manage system processes, but it's good enough I consider it a worthy alternative. [Windows 2k/XP $0.00]