Web Resource - OldApps.com

At one time or another, you have probably needed an old version of a program, or, you wished you hadn't upgraded to the latest and greatest of your favorite software.

While it is typically very easy to uninstall software. It can be really tough to find old copies of some programs that you need to reinstall. A web site called OldApps.com may be the answer to your problem. With just a quick scan of the site I quickly found old versions of Internet Explorer, Firefox, AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, and Windows Media Player. The software on this site tends to be free or shareware programs and not expensive programs like Microsoft Office or Adobe Photoshop.

Most software companies don't want you to use old versions of their software because they may contain bugs or security flaws that they would rather you not have on your computer. This is not a point to be taken lightly. Usually there are very good reasons to upgrade to the latest versions of the software that you use. By using older versions of software you might expose your computer and personal information to bugs, viruses or other malware that could result in your computer running slowly, your personal privacy being invaded or even identity theft.

However, aside from these obvious drawbacks, sometimes you simply need an old version of an application.

Currently there are almost 3000 old versions of nearly 200 different software programs, and they are broken down into categories for easy browsing. Take a look and let me know what you think.