Finding Hidden Dialog Boxes with WinLister

If you're having trouble finding a hidden dialog box that's preventing you from accessing an application, try downloading another great utility from Nirsoft: WinLister - available for download here. WinLister will show a list of applications that are currently running on your PC.

One column lists the topmost applications. Under Options you will be able to direct WinLister to display all hidden windows. Right-clicking on any one application will give you the option to bring the application to the top.

FileMaker Pro

FileMaker Pro is a database program that allows users to create custom applications. Users that do not have programming skills can use FileMaker Pro to create an application and organize data in form and layouts. A free 45 day download is available here.

There are many possibilities with FileMaker Pro, but at the most basic level it can be used to help you get started quickly with a database of a common type. Starter databases are available to track assets, inventory, contacts, meetings, tasks, and content. Sample databases of 16 different types, including billing and expense reports are also available.

FileMaker Pro get you up and running with a database that has advanced searching, sorting and reporting tools.

Thanks to Larry Briggi for giving me a head's up about this application!

Total Commander

Total Commander is a utility available for download here, that contains an array of tools you can use to edit and compare files.

It will compare files on the binary or regular text level. If the contents of two files are identical, a message will pop up indicating this.

Total Commander can also be used to bulk rename files, and includes a RegEx function.

Total Commander can also be used to split and combine files.