XP: Get Microsoft Add-On Features for Free

The Windows Plus Pack is a collection of software tools for Windows, developed and sold by Microsoft. Each release adds features to the major Windows versions with Plus Packs developed for Windows 95, 98 and three different packs released for Windows XP. The tools and utilities featured allow you to customise the way Windows looks and to be more creative. With the release of Vista, Microsoft ceased selling the Plus Packs as a separate product. The only way to get hold of the Plus Pack extras is to buy Windows Vista Ultimate edition. However, you dont have to upgrade from XP to get the features and tools of the Plus Pack. Even better, the alternatives have better functionality than the Plus Pack offerings and are often free. In this article well show you the best of these third party tools and whats more, weve collected them together on this website for your convenience.