Pocket software refers to any program that can be stored and launched from a portable device such as a USB flash drive or memory card. These programs often provide the user with essential features that are capable of analyzing the host computer or simply enhancing the computer experience for the user through communication, virus protection, or even entertainment. Pocket software is widely available from many different websites and is usually free. This article will list a number of free pocket programs that cover nearly every need that the computer user could possibly have.

ViruClean VirusCleaner
ViruClean VirusCleaner is a portable antivirus software designed to be stored and launched directly from a USB flash drive. ViruClean VirusCleaner does not need to be installed on the host computer and can work on virtually any operating system. The software is capable of scanning the host computer for viruses and malware and is a great tool to have as it can clean both the host computer and the USB flash drive without being infected itself. ViruClean VirusCleaner is completely free and can be downloaded from http://www.pendriveapps.com/rizone-virus-cleaner-viruclean/#more-5417 .

KMPlayer
KMPlayer is a small, yet powerful media player that is capable of being launched directly from a USB flash drive. KMPlayer has many different features including skin and color changes for each track, various plug-ins, and multiple playback options. However, none of these options are required as KMPlayer is designed to be an alternative to feature-bloated media players. KMPlayer supports virtually all audio and video formats, is completely free, and works with all Windows Operating Systems. The software can be downloaded from http://kmplayer.en.softonic.com/ .

Rizone’s Power Tools
Rizone’s Power Tools is an easy to use software that features all Windows drive management options in one interface. The software provides tools for disk defragmentation, formatting, file checking, and memory optimization, analyzation, and also displays detailed information about the computer’s memory usage and even the Recycle Bin. The interface also includes links to the computer’s task manager and command prompt from the same window. In addition to all of these features, the software includes a Notepad, registry optimization and backup, virus protection, and much more. Rizone’s Power Tools is designed for Windows, is free to use, and can be downloaded from http://www.pendriveapps.com/rizones-power-tools-window-maintenance/ .

USB Safeguard
USB Safeguard is an encryption software that can be stored and launched directly from a USB flash drive. When a user clicks on the icon found on the USB flash drive, an interface opens that allows users to simply drag and drop files into the window. To access these files, the user must type in his/her preset password that was setup when the software was first configured. USB Safeguard also includes a file shredder to permanently delete files and can be run on virtually any machine. The software is free and can be downloaded at http://usbsafeguard.altervista.org/ .

nPOP
nPOP is a portable email client that can be run from a Pocket PC, USB flash drive, or memory card without being installed. The software retrieves the most recent emails from the server and displays them as headers. The user is able to select each header and download the ones that he/she wants to read. This is unnecessary for desktop and laptop computers but saves data usage for Pocket PCs and other mobile devices. NPOP is free, easy to use, and can be downloaded from http://www.nakka.com/soft/npop/index_eng.html .

CDBurner XP
CDBurner XP is a portable CD and DVD burner for Windows XP. CDBurner XP is a great software to have as disk burning is a common need among many computer users. The software can edit ID3 tags, burn bootable ISO files, and quickly burn CDs and DVDs. The software is not very easy to use for inexperienced users but can be quickly learned and mastered by anyone with a computer. The software can be launched from a USB flash drive, includes a Wizard, is completely free, and can be downloaded from http://download.cnet.com/CDBurnerXP/3000-2646_4-10409086.html .