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    What programs should i get

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ORE0O, Jul 26, 2010.

  1. ORE0O

    ORE0O Notebook Enthusiast

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    What are some amazing programs that I should get on my new computer
    Just any, like cool things, like bittorrent, VLC, DivX
     
    ORE0O, Jul 26, 2010
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  2. Convoluted

    Convoluted Notebook Evangelist

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    Hmmm... KMPlayer, Handbrake, XNView, Paint,NET, 7Zip, Notepad++, Foxit, CDBurnerXP to name just a few... what are you looking for specifically?
     
    Convoluted, Jul 26, 2010
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  3. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Depends on what you want to do - guess what I don't have a peer to peer related software on my laptop - why would I need it anyway?

    Some people need a Spyder3 (I have use for one - photo editing) - the average user doesn't.

    The best rule is - instal as little as possible - and only add software when you actively need it.

    On that note - most people will need some form of office suite - maybe you'll prefer Firefox over Internet Explorer - and Microsoft Security Essentials would be a good choice against malware.

    Audio/Video Players - if you find videos that you cannot play on Vista or Win7 there is the "Vista Codec pack" or "Win7 Codec Pack" - only instal them if you find Windows Media Player doesn't want to play a file.
     
    DetlevCM, Jul 26, 2010
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  4. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    talking about torrents and peer to peer is against forum rules so we will pass on that one.
    most importantly is a antivirus software. free or pro its upto you. ie. avast,avira,avg,windows security essentials all do free versions and give you the basics but do a grand job on their own.
    firewall if your not using windows inbuilt.
    cc cleaner and spybot or any of the malware/spyware cleaners.
    photo editor like picasa.
     
    MrDJ, Jul 26, 2010
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    trvelbug Notebook Prophet

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    trvelbug, Jul 26, 2010
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  6. timtravel42

    timtravel42 Notebook Virtuoso

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    7zip, VLC, uTorrent (BTW AFAIK, this is not illegal since there are plenty of legal uses, discussing illegal uses is not allowed on the forums), Digsby if you use IM (make sure you don't install the adware), IMGBurn for burning discs

    The free software thread is your friend
     
    timtravel42, Jul 26, 2010
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  7. RaYYaN

    RaYYaN Back on NBR :D

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    Basically, programs to carry out essential tasks, that you do

    For example
    Firefox, for a better browsing experience and more add-ons
    I use K-Lite codec pack + GomPlayer for videos
    GIMP for photo-editing, graphic work
    Ms Office or Open Office for a free alternative
    CCleaner for cleaning out junk from your computer
    Skype/WLM if you use them
    Also WinRAR or 7-zip (this is free and better IMO but I use both

    As mentioned above it comes down to what you would like to do
    It also depends on personal preference since different people prefer different programs that do the same thing
    Most programs mentioned till now are great, you won't go wrong with them

    Hope this helps
     
    RaYYaN, Jul 26, 2010
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  8. directeuphorium

    directeuphorium Notebook Evangelist

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    firefox, VLC, 7zip, Openoffice, winamp/songbird/itunes
     
    directeuphorium, Jul 27, 2010
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  9. jasperjones

    jasperjones Notebook Evangelist

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    Avira, 7zip, OpenOffice, Pidgin, Sumatra PDF, VLC, Audacity, Songbird, CDex, EasyTag, InfraRecorder, MBAM, HandBrake, Cygwin, Vim, Hulu Desktop, KeePass, Firefox, Thunderbird, VirtualBox, and WinCDEmu.

    Oh and I think Avira and Hulu Desktop are the only softwares in this list which aren't open source.
     
    jasperjones, Jul 27, 2010
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  10. beige

    beige Notebook Deity

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    in the following order :D
    Chrome
    KLM mega codec pack for 99% of videos
    VLC for 100% of videos with an increased volume on my laptop speakers
    utorrent
    Office
    Picasa for pictures
    Winrar
    Adobe PS CS5

    these are the basic applications that i installed on my windows 7 recovery partition , i use alot more , but as stated before i only install them when i need them
     
    beige, Jul 29, 2010
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  11. Anggrian

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    GOOGLE CHROME for the best browser
    VLC to play everything
    BITDEFENDER TOTAL SECURITY for great antivirus
    ADVANCED SYSTEM OPTIMIZER to clean junks
     
    Anggrian, Jul 30, 2010
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