AUTHORIZED — CIVILIAN ARCHIVE — CLEARANCE: PUBLIC

A quiet archive of tools that just work.

// chad's personal toolkit · curated since 2018

Hand-picked utilities, antivirus, and recovery software — vetted on the bench at CS Computer Repair before they get filed here. No ads, no upsells, no telemetry. Use what helps.

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19 indexed
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Last Updated
May 9, 2026
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The Archive

Declassified Utilities

A curated index of 19 tools — local downloads are hosted here; external sources are linked direct. Read the notice before using.

FILE CT-001 LOCAL
Crystal Disk Info

Crystal Disk Info

CrystalDiskInfo monitors and analyzes the health and performance of your hard drives and SSDs. It provides detailed information about your storage devices so you can take preventive measures before failure.

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FILE CT-002 LOCAL
7‑Zip

7‑Zip

7-Zip is a free, open-source file archiver known for its high compression ratios. Supports many formats and integrates with Windows Explorer.

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FILE CT-003 EXTERNAL
Acrobat Reader

Acrobat Reader

Free PDF viewer from Adobe — view, print, annotate, and fill PDF forms.

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FILE CT-004 LOCAL
AVAST Free Antivirus

AVAST Free Antivirus

Avast Free offers essential protection against viruses, malware, and other online threats with real-time scanning and web protection.

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FILE CT-005 LOCAL
HEIC Converter

HEIC Converter

CopyTrans HEIC lets Windows view and convert HEIC images from iOS devices and integrates with File Explorer.

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FILE CT-006 LOCAL
JAVA Updater

JAVA Updater

Keeps Java up to date by checking for and installing the latest versions, ensuring smooth, secure Java application support.

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FILE CT-007 LOCAL
C++ Runtimes

C++ Runtimes

All-In-One updater for Microsoft Visual C++ runtime libraries — essential for running many Windows applications.

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FILE CT-008 EXTERNAL
MSI Afterburner

MSI Afterburner

GPU utility for overclocking, monitoring temperatures and clock speeds, fan control, and in-game capture.

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FILE CT-009 LOCAL
UNCHECKY

UNCHECKY

Automatically unchecks optional offers during installs, blocking toolbars, adware, and other bundled extras.

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FILE CT-010 EXTERNAL
VLC Media Player

VLC Media Player

Free open-source media player supporting nearly every audio and video format on every platform.

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FILE CT-011 EXTERNAL
WinAero Tweaker

WinAero Tweaker

Comprehensive system utility for customizing and optimizing hidden Windows settings.

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FILE CT-012 LOCAL
Open Office Free

Open Office Free

Free open-source office suite for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations — compatible with Microsoft Office files.

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FILE CT-013 EXTERNAL
Google Safe Home Page

Google Safe Home Page

A safer Google home page from Pro Star Planet, no-bloat search experience.

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FILE CT-014 EXTERNAL
Wifi Revealer

Wifi Revealer

Small freeware utility that shows your saved WiFi passwords. Works on Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8.

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FILE CT-015 EXTERNAL
Revo Uninstaller

Revo Uninstaller

Powerful uninstaller that scans for leftovers after the standard uninstall. Includes 8 cleaning tools.

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FILE CT-016 EXTERNAL
SPEEDFAN Monitor

SPEEDFAN Monitor

Monitors temperatures, fan speeds, and voltages — helps troubleshoot and adjust your system.

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FILE CT-017 EXTERNAL
Hardware Monitor

Hardware Monitor

Free open-source app that monitors temperature, fan speeds, voltages, load, and clock speeds.

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FILE CT-018 EXTERNAL
Autoruns — Sysinternals

Autoruns — Sysinternals

Shows what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login — the most thorough auto-start manager available.

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FILE CT-019 EXTERNAL
File Unlocker

File Unlocker

Frees up files Windows refuses to delete, move, or rename — even when “Access is denied” or “File is in use.”

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Dossier

About the Operative

A short brief on who runs this archive and why it stays free.

Internal Memo · CASE NO. CSP-2018 FROM: Chad Sanders
VERIFIEDFREE FOREVER

Tools that earn their keep.

Every file in this archive lives on a real bench at CS Computer Repair. If a utility doesn't pay its way — recovering a drive, killing a rootkit, fixing a stubborn install — it doesn't make the index.

We don't run ads, we don't track visitors, and we don't push paid versions you don't need. Pick up what helps, take it home, get back to work.

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FILE: NOTICE-001

Introduction

Welcome to Chad’s Tools (ChadsTools.com), owned and operated by CS Computer Repair LLC. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following disclaimer.

1. General Information — Content provided here is for informational purposes only. CS Computer Repair LLC makes no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the Content.

2. Use at Your Own Risk — Use of any Content is entirely at your own risk and is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.

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