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Essential programs for a new PC

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May 24, 2014 3:20:33 AM

What are the essential programs that I need to get on a brand new Windows 7 PC? Things like Flash, unity, avast!, programs that take care of behind-the-scenes stuff like web security or stuff like that. I'm kinda ignorant on the subject, so excuse any stupidity on my part please :p 

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May 24, 2014 3:32:33 AM

Spybot S&D Free Edition - Use Immunize feature
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May 24, 2014 3:58:51 AM

Any more?
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May 24, 2014 4:01:40 AM

Open Office, K-Lite Codec Pack, MyDefrag, Foxit Reader (Instead of Adobe Reader)
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May 24, 2014 4:19:26 AM

Any more? Or can you refer me to a list?
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May 24, 2014 4:27:28 AM

For LEGAL uses only I can also recommend uTorrent and Bit Che. Bit Che is a good tool to search for LEGAL downloads.

Everything else I use is work related and $500+
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May 24, 2014 6:57:38 AM

Here is a list of recommended programs:

Advanced SystemCare(Free Version)\Advanced SystemCare Pro: : A good PC Tuneup Program with many features.
Microsoft Office 2013
Quick Heal Total Security 2014 : A very good security software/AntiVirus with anti malware, anti spyware, parental control, phishing protection, anti-rootkit(x86), browsing protection, browser sandbox, many other features, and also can scan you mobile from your PC!!
Foxit PDF Reader :A good pdf reader. If you want editing and other features, upgrade to Foxit PhantomPDF Business.
VLC media Player :A good media player supporting many file types.
All Drivers & Software from your OEM
Java
WinRAR :A cheap and very good file archiver OR 7-zip
TeraCopy :It makes your file copying/moving operations much faster.
Google Chrome :A good and fast web browser.
K-Lite Codec Pack :It allows you to play almost every movie file that you can find on the Internet.
TwistedPixel Visualization Pack :A stunning 3D visualisation pack for windows media player.
Windows Updates
BatteryBar :It is a lightweight, powerful battery meter located at the taskbar
Internet Download Manager :A very good & fast download manager.
Mozilla Firefox :another good web browser.
BitTorrent :a good torrent manager.
Flash Player 13
OEM Configurator from AskVG.com, for adding OEM Info.
RealPlayer

Suggested: Upgrade to Windows 8.1
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May 24, 2014 1:33:40 PM

Antivirus. Avast antivirus (protects online browsing)
Antimalware Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is one of if not the best freeware antimalware.
CCleaner Temp and junk file cleaner, old settings remover, and registry cleaner. It's necessary for removing data from old useless settings, temporary user-system-and internet files, system junk files, useless leftover registry data from removed programs and normal everyday activity, etc. everything that reduces disk space and slows Windows down.
PDF Reader Adobe or Alternatives PDF-XChange is my favorite and many other people's.. It's the most downloaded of the 5 best rated freeware options. http://lifehacker.com/5328211/five-best-pdf-readers
Alternative Web Browser. Firefox, Opera, Google Chrome or a Chrome alaternative such CoolNovo which imho is better.
Microsoft Office or Alternative.. in my experience Kingsoft Office Suite is better than most free alternatives. It can be set to resemble Office 2007-2013 or Office 2003 by default.
Java Basically necessary for some programs to work properly and some interacive webpages, read more about it here:
What is Java technology and why do I need it?
http://www.java.com/en/download/faq/whatis_java.xml
http://www.windowsbbs.com/other-pc-software/66418-java-...
Flash Player
Net Framework https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windo...
File Compressor. WinRAR, WinZip, 7Zip, IZArk
http://lifehacker.com/5065324/five-best-file-compressio...
Mail Client. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-live/essenti...
File Shredder. Shredds not only deletes files to best protect your personal data from prying eyes.
Alternative File Search. "Everything" File Search... Is an instant 0 seconds results search program unlike the default Windows search that needs time to find your files, specially usefull to find important lost files.
Revo Uninstaller. To uninstall programs and delete leftover registry data and files.
CD/DVD burner ImgBurn is a favorite among knowledgeable users.
System Information program such as Speccy or HWiNFO
ScreenShot program such as WinSnap free
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