Quick and easy access to Ext2/Ext3 file systems from Windows? DiskInternals Linux Reader is all you need for this. A list of advantages includes a well-known Windows Explorer style, read-only mode, pictures preview, etc.

ODBCView is a free SQL query tool to view and export data from any OBDC database. Data is displayed on a read-only grid and can be exported to a CSV or HTML report. Note, any valid SQL statements can be executed including SQL UPDATE and DELETE stmts.

NCache is a high performance in-memory object caching solution for mission critical .NET applications with real-time data access needs. NCache not only lets you cache read-only data but also complex transactional data with relationships.

ZAR is a comprehensive read-only data recovery solution for FAT16/32 and NTFS (including NTFS5) volumes that supports long and national file names. ZAR also scans for and retrieve partitioning information from the damaged disk.

This tool keeps files and folders secret and safe by hiding and locking them, or by making them read-only with a password. It can lock cdrom, removable drives, and hard disks. It can also repair and prevent malicious changes on Internet Explorer.

File Monster completely erases files from your system -- actually overwriting the information in the file so it can not be recovered. It can even erase pesky hidden files, system files, and read-only files.

Change file / folder date, time (timestamp) and attributes. Expands Windows "property" tabs to display additional file properties. View file and folder content (copy file list to clipboard). View file and directory description. Easy to use.