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    ISO software recommendations for my new laptop

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Desbo, Jul 15, 2008.

  1. Desbo

    Desbo Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm going to buy an hp dv5z series laptop soon and I was looking for some nice "free" software that I should put on it. I was looking at Calvin's free software guide and there was just way too much stuff to choose from. I just want what is necissary really. If you could help me pick out some "must haves" for me that'd be great. These are some of the things that I would want/need. If theres anything else you could see being needed please throw it in.

    Anti Virus / Anti Spyware
    A good internet browser
    A DVD Burner Prog

    I don't want to bog my comp down with too much software, so I really only want whats necissary and helpful.

    thanks!
     
    Desbo, Jul 15, 2008
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  2. KarenA

    KarenA Notebook Evangelist

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    Internet Browser: Firefox 3
    DVD Burner: CDBurnerXP
    AntiVirus: Avira AntiVir
    AntiSpyware: SuperAntiSpyware

    For added security, consider:
    ThreatFire and Comodo Firewall Pro without Defense+
    or
    Comodo Firewall Pro with Defense+

    For all-in-one IM software + e-mail notifier, I recommend Digsby.

    If you want Windows Media Player replacement, use:
    Music Player: foobar2000
    Video Player: VLC
     
    KarenA, Jul 15, 2008
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  3. jisaac

    jisaac Notebook Deity

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    Burnaware free edition is excellent! They have stopped distributing it, however I have hosted it for you:
    http://hosted.filefront.com/jisaac

    I recommend Avira aswell.

    Something that uses little resources: kmeleon
    Something that uses alot of resources but is very fast: safari
    In the middle: ie7/ff3/opera....
     
    jisaac, Jul 15, 2008
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