What softwares to install first time?

Hi people..
I just got my new laptop:D Now the thing is i want to know what are essential software/programmes that i need to download the first time?
I have done microsoft office 2010 and AVG anti-virus so far. Anything else i need to do?
What softwares do you people install the first time that are useful?
thanks in advance
Answer #1
if i get a new laptop , first i would install microsoft security essentials then malwarebytes free edition, superantispyware free edition, winrar,
7-zip, firefox browser, skype, VLC media player, itunes, ccleaner, revo uninstaller etc…
that is what i am going to install if i get a new laptop but i would install other stuff too if i found some useful apps
Answer #2
7HarryPotter7 replied: if i get a new laptop , first i would install microsoft security essentials then malwarebytes free edition, superantispyware free edition, winrar,
7-zip, firefox browser, skype, VLC media player, itunes, ccleaner, revo uninstaller etc...
that is what i am going to install if i get a new laptop but i would install other stuff too if i found some useful apps
hey thanks can i know where to get microsoft security essentials? Is it available on the Microsoft website?
Answer #3
welcome… yes it is from microsoft… do not download from other places (there are fake microsoft security essentials out there)
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security_essentials/default.aspx
EDIT: you have to uninstall your AVG antivirus before installing microsoft
security essentials…
Answer #4
I would personally replace AVG with Avira AntiVir Personal + Comodo Firewall
For media playback: Combined Community Codec Pack (Media Player Classic Homecinema comes with CCCP)
Web browsing: Firefox 6.x or Chrome – take your pick
Windows Utilities: TeraCopy 2.x, CCleaner
If you’re into installing and playing games: Daemon Tools Lite, WinRAR
Answer #5
All the driver, IDM, Avast, Winrar, Firefox, Potplayer, Daemon tools
Answer #6
I would install these apps on it
Antivirus: Kaspersky Internet Security 2012
Media: Foobar for audio, KMPlayer or Media Player Classic for video playback
Web Browser: Firefox, Opera
Utilities: Internet Download Manager or Jdownloader, Winrar, CCleaner
Answer #7
Avg sucks
I would install from this order.
Firefox
Mpc star player= http://www.mpcstar.com/
Vlc player= http://www.videolan.org/vlc/
pidgin= http://pidgin.im/
jdownloader= http://jdownloader.org/download/index
DVD decrypter
DVD fab
magic DVD ripper
autogk
freemake video convertor= http://www.freemake.com/free_video_converter/
free avast= http://www.avast.com/en-gb/index
free malware bytes= http://malwarebytes.org/
i personally install my anti virus “free avast” and “free malware bytes” last
Answer #8
Firefox with all the addons you’ll need. Adblock, FastestFox, Adobe Flash player w/e.
CCleaner (be careful of the crapware it will attempt to install)
Foxit reader
Winrar
Foobar
Dameon Tools Lite (be careful of the crapware it will attempt to install)
CCCP
Microsoft Security Essentials
Skype
Thunderbird
Answer #9
opps, i forgot something… i would also install internet download manager
Answer #10
hellooo thanks guys that indeed help me alot
Answer #11
to enhance your audio, I recmonded checking out SRS HD Audio Lab. Also get malwarebytes, it can work in sync with just about any Anti virus app.
Answer #12
Design
Microsoft Office Professional 2010: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc .
Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Master Collection: Photoshop, Dreamweaver and much more .
Disk Management
Diskeeper: Automatically de-fragment and manage all your disk for you .
Anti-Virus & Firewall
ESET Smart Security: Complete protection suite .
Archive
WinRAR: Ultimate archive software specializing in .zip and .rar .
Remote Backup
MozyHome: Automatically back up your files remotely, up to 2GB for FREE .
*Please use referal code 45BR8H
Web Browser
Mozilla Firefox: #1 browser, open source supported, tons of addons .
E-Mail
Mozilla Thunderbird: Best e-mail client supported by the open source market .
Torrent
uTorrent: Best Bit Torrent client . Search for all torrents at torrentz.eu.
Music
Spotify: Play any song you like without a download [info] .
Media Viewer
VLC Media Player: Play all your media files .
Broadcasting
XSplit: Easily broadcast your desktop, webcam, games and more .
CD/DVD/ISO Burner
UltraISO: Mount and Burn ISO’s plus other files and media .
DVD Video Burning
ConvertXtoDVD: Convert anything to a DVD video .
VOIP
Skype: Popular client supporting standard definition video .
Instant Messaging
Trillian: Connect to AIM, Yahoo!, MSN, ICQ, Google, and more .
IRC
X-Chat: Popular cross-platform IRC client.
Screen Sharing
TeamViewer: Remote assistance, remote access, screen sharing and more cross-platform compatible between popular Windows, Mac, Linux and Mobile .
Recommended Accessories
CCleaner: Automatically clean up all your temporary and useless files .
Unlocker: Unlock, delete, rename, or move a file that is “in use” .
TeraCopy: Improved copy and move process .
Recuva: Recover recently deleted files easily .
Revo: Uninstaller to help remove missed registry entries, files and folders .
KeePass: Store and manage all your passwords securely .
Ditto: Clipboard manager for advanced copy and paste .
Notepad++: Replacement for the lame notepad.exe .
Additional Accessories
CPU-Z: Detailed information about your CPU'(s) .
GPU-Z: Detailed information about your GPU'(s) .
PC Wizard: Detailed information about various system components .
HWMonitor: Monitor your hardware temps and voltages.
HD Tune Pro: Monitor your HDD status.
Putty: SSH/Telnet client .
FileZilla: Powerful FTP Client plus a Win32 Server .
Answer #13
I think threads like this are just pointless,One size does not fit all,It’s all a matter of personal preferences & usage,Some of
the apps mentioned could be useless to you if you have no need for em. I think you’d be best just installing your commonly
used apps and that’s that,The only thing I’ll comment on is PC security,AVG is one of the worst AVs and is especially brutal
on keygens/patches (highest false positive rate),I recommend you switch to Microsoft Security Essentials,Also,Since no
AV provides 100% protection,Using a good firewall is a must,Comodo is the best.
Answer #14
what you need is usefull!
just install the updates