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Purpose-built .NET utilities maintained with care since 2012. ClickOnce manifests keep installers current while portable tooling supports everyday workflows.

6 desktop apps Certified for Windows 11 · .NET Framework 4.8

How versions stay fresh

Version numbers below pull directly from each ClickOnce manifest at runtime, so you always download the latest build.

Featured desktop apps

Launchers open the ClickOnce installer or landing folder. Tags highlight the primary workflow each app accelerates.

Archiver

v2.3.0.81

Delta-snapshot backup utility producing compact 7z archives for fast restores.

Target runtime
.NET 4.8
Tags
  • Backup
  • Utility
Open installer

RegexRenamer 2

v2.0.0.17

Batch rename files using powerful regular expressions and saved presets.

Target runtime
.NET 4.8
Tags
  • Regex
  • Automation
Open installer

Text Inspector

v1.1.0.10

Convert keystrokes into layouts, hashes, encodings, and normalization forms live.

Target runtime
.NET 4.8
Tags
  • Developer
  • Diagnostics
Open installer

License & support

Every release remains freeware. Download, install, and share with teammates freely.

License (Freeware)

All applications published hereunder are freeware. You can deploy, install, copy, and use these applications without restrictions unless expressed otherwise.

GnuWin32 packages referenced above are independent freeware and may update terms separately.

Disclaimer

ALTHOUGH THE SOFTWARE IS DEVELOPED WITH SUFFICIENT CARE AND ROBUST TESTS, THE DEVELOPER EXPRESSLY DECLINES ANY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FITNESS FOR PURPOSE, USABILITY, RELIABILITY, OR MERCHANTABILITY.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS, YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DOWNLOAD, INSTALL, OR USE THE SOFTWARE.

Support policy

These applications target Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 and Windows 11. Earlier Windows versions are not supported—even if .NET is available—because of platform-specific features.

Windows 11 security prompt

Unsigned ClickOnce installers trigger Windows SmartScreen. Follow these steps to proceed safely.

  1. Download the ClickOnce installer for your app.
  2. When SmartScreen appears, choose More info.
  3. Select Run anyway to continue installation.
Click 'More info' when Windows Protection appears. Then click 'Run anyway'.
Windows 11 example of allowing unsigned ClickOnce installers.