eReader

eReader is an ultra-simplistic software application that gives you the possibility to open ebooks with the text document format to read them on the screen.
It doesn't come equipped with any kind of configuration parameters, so it can be handled by all types of users, whether they have previous experience with such tools or not.

Ad-supported application

The setup procedure doesn't take a long time to finish. However, since it's ad-supported, eReader offers to download and install third-party components that it doesn't actually need to work properly. These modules can be excluded to make a clean installation, though.

Simple interface and options

The GUI is user-friendly, consisting of a plain-looking window with a clear-cut structure, where you can open a .txt file using the file dialog that automatically pops up.
Once a file is opened, you can read the text on the screen and use the mouse scrollwheel or arrow keys to navigate pages. eReader doesn't actually separate the pages but provides you with a continuous viewing mode instead. There are no other noteworthy options provided by this software utility.

Evaluation and conclusion

Unsurprisingly, eReader had minimal impact on the overall performance of the machine in our tests, thanks to the fact that it needed low CPU and memory to work properly. It didn't trigger Windows to hang, crash or display error messages.
On the other hand, the app comes packed with limited features that don't seem to make it worthwhile. Nevertheless, you can test eReader for yourself to find out whether it satisfies your preferences or not.