The seventh generation operating system from Microsoft is the most popular operating system of all currently in existence, and, of course, the most successful of the Windows family. This is the last "AXIS", which was not a fully optimized tool for working with a computer, requiring modifications and configurations. Starting with Windows 8, the procedure for installing and configuring the operating system has become subject to most average users, and the system itself has received many useful tools for working with documents and files by default. In the case of Windows 7, users had to install the most necessary programs for the computer on their own.
Let's deal with the package of the most necessary software, which must certainly be present on any modern or not the most modern PC running the legendary Seven.
Uninstallers
Perhaps the first of the most necessary programs that are recommended to be installed immediately after installing / reinstalling Windows 7 are uninstallers. The seventh generation OS is representative of the old line of systems, when they could be easily "spoiled" by installing an excessive amount of unnecessary programs, utilities and games. Therefore, users are advised to use special uninstallers that allow you to remove existing programs without a trace, restoring the computer to the state it was before installing unnecessary software.
And among the programs of uninstallers, two obvious leaders can be distinguished:
CCleaner;
Uninstall Tool
Both solutions allow you to perform complex removal of programs from your computer, however, unlike its opponent, Uninstall Tool refers to paid software. However, it is not so difficult to find a key or a crack for home use of software on the Internet.
As for Ccleaner, this tool is also able to qualitatively and completely remove programs installed in the system. In addition, "softina" also has a set of functions for cleaning the computer.
Programs for media files.
Of course, when it comes to what programs are needed for a computer with Windows 7, we must not forget that at home, computers are often used for entertainment. And entertainment, first of all, is watching movies and TV series, listening to music. And for all this to be reproduced correctly, the system must have not only the appropriate players, but also codec packs. This will probably be news to fans of newer members of the Windows family, but versions that were released before Windows 8 were by default able to play far from all media file formats.
Therefore, first of all, the most necessary programs for Windows 7 are tools such as K-Lite Mega Codec Pack. This software includes all the necessary codecs to play most media formats known today. In addition, the software includes a simple, concise and fast media player "Media player Classic", which is indispensable when watching video files.
Archivers
Next on the list of necessary programs after reinstalling Windows 7 are archivers. This, as they say, is our everything, because most of the files downloaded from the Internet are packed into archives. And, which will again become news for users of newer versions of Windows, Seven by default is not trained to open files in the “.rar” format, etc.
Therefore, it is recommended that immediately after installing the OS, think about installing the following software to choose from:
winrar;
7zip.
These two options will be enough for you, because these are unprecedented leaders in the field of unpacking any archives. As for the leadership among these two software "giants", WinRar certainly wins the battle for leadership, but this "software" has one drawback - it is paid. However, there is no need for users to even think about activators or cracks here, because the software does not require a mandatory purchase, and users can continue to use it for at least decades. The only inconvenience will be an annoying window notifying them that the program needs to be purchased.
If you do not want to see such pop-up information on the screen of your PC, then you should consider installing the 7zip archiver.
Web browsers
Of course, we must not forget that without which today it is really impossible to imagine any computer, laptop, tablet and even smartphone. We are talking about a web browser, about the program that allows us to access the Internet. And here the answer to the question of what browser programs are needed after installing Windows 7 has three options:
Mozilla Firefox;
Opera;
Google Chrome.
We strongly recommend that you do not pay attention to other analogues, such as the browser from Yandex, Amigo and other dubious software solutions. Often this software is assembled on the basis of Google Chrome, and will bring nothing but annoying ads and unnecessary plug-ins into your life.
The choice should be stopped at the recognized by users, world-famous, convenient and reliable browsers, which we have listed above. All of them have their own advantages. However, for the average user, it is almost impossible to distinguish any significant differences between such software. Therefore, the choice can be made in favor of the most attractive browser interface in terms of its parameters.
Work with documents
Even if the list of the most necessary programs for Windows 7 is selected for a home computer, text editors must be present in it. And among the most suitable options are the following:
Microsoft Office is an application that includes all the necessary tools for working with text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, etc. It is offered for use only for a fee, but you can always find solutions for using the software in the form of license code generators and cracks;
Libre Office is a completely free analogue of Microsoft's office software package, which includes all the most necessary tools for editing text, working with spreadsheets and presentations.
These two options will be more than enough for both home and work use.
Antivirus
The last of the list of the most necessary programs for Windows 7, we want to mention antivirus software. If in Windows 10 the regular “Defender” is at a high level and, in principle, does not require replacement by any analogues, then the standard “Firewall” of Windows 7 from anti-virus software, alas, has only a name and requires a mandatory replacement.
Avast antivirus can be noted as the most suitable options for use. This is shareware software that offers a full range of tools to reliably protect your computer from malware, trojans and other "evil spirits" that are so often found on the Internet.
The free version includes all the functionality you need to use your computer safely. The only thing that users need to use the Avast software for free is to provide their email address to complete the registration procedure.
This was a list of the most necessary programs for Windows 7, which are necessary for correct and comfortable work on a computer or laptop running the legendary OS. As for the further optimization of the system, here the software should be installed solely at the discretion and needs of users. This applies to graphic editors, instant messengers, cloud systems and services, remote support utilities, email clients and other software that can be found on the Web.
We recommend that you do not overdo it with experiments and do not install too many unnecessary programs on your PC, as this may affect the speed of the computer in the future.
Today, the presence of a huge number of different utilities allows the user to make a choice based not only on the functionality of the program, but also taking into account their individual needs and preferences. Therefore, often the standard set of programs that is installed with Windows 10 cannot fully satisfy all the needs of the user. That is why most users need an approximate list of programs for a new laptop, which are most often used by many users. Here are the most popular programs to date.
It's hard to imagine life on the Internet without antivirus. The standard virus protection program in Windows 10 is not able to protect you from all the threats that lie in wait for you on various sites. To safely surf the Internet and not be afraid that in an instant all files will be stolen or damaged, you need to install a reliable antivirus. Moreover, most users want it to be free as well.
- 360 Total Security - provided to all users for free. Effectively searches for viruses and removes them instantly. It also has a firewall that will protect you from data theft and spying. The program also has a function for the safe launch of suspicious programs called "Sandbox".
- Dr.Web is an antivirus that has earned the trust of many Internet users. Known for its effectiveness in finding and destroying viruses. The program includes an anti-virus scanner, anti-rootkit, preventive protection, mail anti-virus, firewall, anti-virus "watchman". The company offers its users 30 days of free work.
- Microsoft Security Essentials is another free antivirus from Microsoft. Differs in simplicity in use. Consumes few system resources, and therefore does not slow down the computer. Works in the background and protects all the time from various viruses and spyware, Trojans, worms.
- Kaspersky Antivirus - Experienced PC users will remember this antivirus by the unusual virus detection sound. This antivirus keeps getting updated and getting better every year. It protects your computer from virus attacks, prevents threats, protects sensitive data, and is also very convenient to use.
What antivirus do you use?
Kaspersky Internet Security 34%, 259 votes
I don't use antivirus 14%, 109 votes
Microsoft Security Essentials 9%, 70 votes
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Browser
A fast browser is a very important factor in convenient and productive work on the Internet. For some, a minimalistic design with a minimum of buttons is important, for others, the ability to install many add-ons and various themes. However, the most popular browsers are:
- Google Chrome is a fast and lightweight browser that focuses on simplicity and convenience. At the same time, it is not devoid of functionality. It has all the most necessary functions for fast and convenient work on the Internet, as well as the ability to install extensions and themes from the store.
- Yandex.Browser - a simple interface and high performance are the main advantages of this web browser. It has a "Turbo" feature that allows you to increase your browsing speed when the Internet is poor. Also, this browser is different in that it opens a lot of files right at home. Thanks to him, you do not need to install many programs on your computer. The browser opens formats: PDF, DOC, EPUB, FB2 and many others. Add-ons the browser allows you to install from the Google Chrome and Opera add-on stores.
- Opera is very similar to its counterparts, although unlike them, it also has battery saving features and the ability to enable a free VPN.
- Mozilla Firefox is a browser that calls itself independent and created for the convenience of people, not for personal profit. It is distinguished by its speed, as well as many privacy settings.
All browsers are distributed free of charge.
Which browser do you prefer?
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Programs for download
A lot of programs, as well as movies and games, can now be found on torrent resources. To do this, you need to have such a program for download. μTorrent is the most popular torrent client. High speed, great functionality, a minimum of advertising - this distinguishes it from other downloaders. You can also install Mediaget, which opens and downloads not only torrent links, but also magnet links. It is very convenient for downloading series and movies, because it allows you to watch them directly in the downloader window, and without waiting for the download to complete.
Viewing images
The standard image viewer in Windows 10 is not bad, but it has limited functionality and takes a very long time to open images.
- IrfanView is a simple program without design bells and whistles, which weighs only 1 MB. Distinguished by its speed. In it, you can immediately edit photos, change their format and move them. Can be viewed in a slide show. The program is free and opens all modern image formats.
- Picasa is a program that recognizes many photo formats and organizes them for quick retrieval. The program allows you to put passwords on albums, as well as edit photos. Also free.
- FastStone Image Viewer is a multifunctional image viewer. Allows you to easily manage your images, create musical slideshows, quickly edit photos, apply special effects such as watermarks, and much more.
photo editor
Despite the fact that the standard Paint program is simple and understandable even for a child, its functionality is very limited. You will not be able to open multiple images at the same time, make adjustments, use hotkeys to speed up work, and use layers for convenience. And this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Paint provides very few tools for working with images. A good alternative is GIMP. It has a lot of photo editing tools, various effects and filters. But at the same time, the program has an intuitive interface that allows you to use it without training.
It is also worth noting FastStone Image Viewer, which combines the functions of viewing and quickly editing photos, which helps to significantly save disk space.
Audio player
For those who like to listen to music from a computer, a standard audio player will definitely not be enough. Fortunately, there is now a rich selection of audio players.
- AIMP is a nice interface, many features, support for many formats and much more in one player. There are many skins available for download. The player also comes with an audio converter, which is very convenient for quickly converting one audio file format to another.
- Winamp is a player that has earned trust through many years of work. For some, the name of the program a few years ago was generally associated with the music format. The program has a huge functionality, supports various plugins.
Video player
At the moment, there is such a huge number of convenient and attractive outwardly media players that it has become incredibly difficult to choose. However, the most popular ones are:
- Media Player Classic - in order not to install codecs for Windows 10 separately, this player installs them immediately with the player. One of the most popular video players. Simple interface and fast speed are the best qualities of this video player.
- The KMPlayer is an equally popular Windows video player that has a wide variety of settings. Supports many formats.
- Adobe Flash Player - you will simply need to install this player, since it is responsible for playing audio and video in the browser, as well as for web games.
Office programs for Windows
Office programs are the most important utilities for those who constantly work with documents. The standard Microsoft Office package includes:
- Microsoft Word text editor;
- Editor for Microsoft Excel tables;
- Microsoft Outlook mail manager;
- Program for creating and editing Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.
Less popular utilities in the MS Office package: Access, InfoPath, Publisher, Visio, Project, OneNote, Groove and others. All of them are distributed on a paid basis.
A good free alternative is OpenOffice.org. It is also aimed at working with various documents. Its only drawback is that sometimes it does not correctly read Microsoft Office formats.
Archiver
The archiver is needed in order to unpack programs, games or other applications packed into an archive. An archiver is also needed when it is necessary to group all files and documents and send them by mail or instant messenger. With the help of the archiver, you can protect your files by putting a password on the archive. But first of all, the archiver is still designed to save disk space or already reduce the file size for sending over the Internet.
- WinRAR is a very simple and easy to use archiver. It quickly archives any files, can open any archives, and allows you to change its appearance. WinRAR has a 40-day free trial. But after this period, the program is not blocked, but continues to work fully, only periodically a window pops up with a reminder to purchase a license.
- 7-Zip is a free archiver with a high compression ratio. Has an open source code. It weighs little and reads many formats.
System optimization and tuning
Just as every person takes care of himself and puts himself in order, you also need to take care of your computer so that the system lasts as long as possible and there are no failures. To do this, you need a program that will clean the system of unnecessary files, enable or disable additional features, speed up system boot and operation, defragment the disk, and much more.
- Acronis Disk Director is designed to quickly optimize your hard drive. With it, you can create new disk partitions and manage them. You can recover deleted data from a disk. The program protects the data on the disk and also helps to improve the performance of the entire computer.
- Auslogics BoostSpeed is a very popular program that has even been advertised on the Discovery Channel. With its help, you can speed up your computer and even the Internet. Also there you can clean up disks and increase free space on your computer, fix errors in the registry, defragment disks, recover deleted files, protect your private information. It is used to tune Windows 10 for maximum performance. This program combines many functions for which there are usually separate utilities.
- Auslogics Driver Updater - helps you quickly and without unnecessary trouble to update all the drivers on your computer.
- Unistall Tool - if you think that by uninstalling a program, you get rid of all its files, then you are greatly mistaken. In fact, after removing any programs, a lot of small files remain on the disk, which over time heavily load the system. If you remove programs using this utility, then there will be no trace of them on your hard drive.
- CCleaner is a computer junk cleaner. Gets the job done quickly and efficiently. It also has functions for uninstalling programs, system recovery, autoload settings, and full disk erasing.
Messengers
If 10 years ago, communication over the Internet was maintained through e-mail, now there are many instant messengers that allow you to communicate with people from all over the world. Instant messaging makes life much easier not only at work, but also at home. The most popular messengers on Windows 10:
- Skype is the first program that allowed Internet users to communicate with each other through video calls. Until now, Skype has not lost its popularity. A very easy and convenient interface, your own funny emoticons, the ability to conduct online conferences with 100 people at the same time and many other features, without which many Skype users can no longer imagine their lives. The program is free, only charges for calls to mobile phones are charged.
- Viber is a very popular free messaging program for mobile phones. Viber users also actively use the program on a computer, as this allows them to not interrupt conversations, as well as make free calls to a subscriber even without a phone. The program has not only its emoticons, but also stickers, and also introduced the function of temporary messages, which are deleted after a while. The program is free, you only pay for additional stickers.
- WhatsApp is another messenger that has gained popularity thanks to its version on smartphones. After a while, an official program for computers appeared. Therefore, if you and your friends or acquaintances communicate on WhatsApp, then it will not be superfluous to install it on your computer.
Download Software Collection (WPI) website edition for Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10
WPI x86-x64 1.2019 1DVD
Description and composition of the WPI (Windows Post-Installation Wizard) collectionWPI Pack 1.2019. (updated 01/17/2019)
Release Date: January 2019
Size 5.7GB - To fit the image on a DVD disc, remove unnecessary programs from the install folder!
Interface language: Russian.
System requirements: Platform - Windows XP/Vista/Win7/Win8/Win8.1/Win10. (see notes)
Bit depth - x86/x64 (32/64 bit).
Description: a package of programs with a "silent" installation, placed in the shell of the Windows Post-Install Wizard (WPI) program installer, the programs are divided into categories and the entire installation and registration process is completely automatic. You just need to select the necessary programs and start the installation. All programs in the assembly have a brief description, where you can find links to instructions for working with the program. Most programs automatically determine the bit depth of the system and install according to it. All 32-bit programs are compatible with 64-bit OS.
The assembly is presented in an ISO image that can be burned to one DVD or simply unpacked to a location convenient for you with the WinRAR archiver. You can mount to a virtual drive and copy from there to a separate folder.
Video on using the collection:
Disable firewall, antivirus (if installed) and disable UAC. For Win 8 and 10, additionally disable Windows Defender and SmartScreen. This is necessary because some antiviruses falsely work on program cures.
- do not install programs over similar ones already in the system; because of this, programs may not work correctly.
- do not install programs in large blocks, no more than 10 - 15 at a time, on weak computers, a maximum of 5-10.
- the computer must be restarted after installing each block of programs, so you will avoid glitches in the future.
- if not installed, install one of the first .NET Framework,
- install the antivirus last,
- Install MS Office separately, because the installation takes quite a long time, and upon completion, wait for the computer to stop activity for proper automatic activation,
- when installing programs on Win8 and Win8.1, be sure to run the .NET Framework OS component
*** The most ideal option is to install on a clean system ***
The composition of the collection of programs WPI
System Utilities.
Advanced Driver Updater 4.5, AIDA64 5.97.4600,AOMEI Partition Assistant 7, Ashampoo Uninstaller v7.00.10, Ashampoo WinOptimizer 16.00.11, AusLogics BoostSpeed 10.0.2.0, Auslogics DriverUpdater 1.10, CCleaner 5.52, Defraggler 2.22, DriverPack Network 01.2019, DriverPack 17 Online 01.2019, HashTab 6, IObit Driver Booster Free 6.1, K-Lite.6.Codec5 Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2, Network Activity Indicator 1.6, Raxco PerfectDisk 14.0.880, Recuva 1.53, Revo Uninstaller Pro v3.2.1, SDI 01.2019,Speccy 1.32, Total Commander 9.12, Uninstall Tool v3.5.6, Unlocker 1.9.2 x86_x64, USB Safely Remove 6.0.8, VirtualBox 6.0.2, WinUtilities 15.22, Wise Care 365 4.9.1, Z-Info.
Archivers.
7-Zip 18.06, WinRAR 5.60.
Antiviruses.
360 Total Security 10.2.0, AdwCleaner 7.2.6, CureIT 01.2019, ESET Internet Security 11, Kaspersky Free Antivirus 19, MBAM 3.6.1.
Safety.
AnVir Task Manager 9.2.6, Sandboxie 5.26, Shadow Defender 1.4.0, Unchecky 1.2.
CD-DVD utilities.
Ashampoo Burning Studio 20.0.2.7,CDBurnerXP 4.5.6, Daemon Tools Lite 10.6, Daemon Tools Pro 8.2, Nero 17 RUS,SPTD driver v1.87, UltraISO v9.7, Virtual CloneDrive 5.4.9.0 Final.
Internet applications.
Adobe Flash Player 30, Avira Phantom VPN, CyberGhost VPN 6.5.1, Google Chrome 69, ICQ 8.4 Build 7786 Final, Java SE JRE 1.8 x86-x64, MicrosoftSilverlight 5.1 x86-x64, Mozilla Firefox 64, Mozilla Thunderbird 38.2.0 Ru, Opera 57, QIP 2012 4.0.9380,Old Skype 7.4, Skype 8.37, TeamViewer 13.1,Telegram 1.5.4, The Bat Professional v7.0.0.56, TOR Browser 8.0.4, Viber 9.9, µTorrent Pro 3.5.3.
Audio and Video editors.
Adobe Audition CS6 5.0.2.7, Any Video Converter Ultimate 6.2.5, Ashampoo Music Studio v7.0.2.5, DVDFab 9.2.1.5,Free Studio 6.6.39, MediaInfo 0.7.80, MKVToolNix 29.0.0 x86-64, mp3Tag Pro 2.91.
Work with documents and texts.
ABBYY FineReader v14, Adobe Reader DC 2019 RU, Foxit Advanced PDF Editor v3.10, FoxitReader 7.2.5.930 Standard, ICE Book Reader v9.4.4 Rus, Microsoft Office 2016 Pro Plus, Notepad++ 7.5.4, PuntoSwitcher v4.4.0
Graphic editors.
ACDSee Pro 21, Adobe Photoshop CC 14.1.2, FastStone ImageViewer 6.7, Home PhotoStudio 11, Paint.net 4.1.5, Picasa 3.9.141, STDU Viewer 1.6.375, XnView 2.45.
Players.
AIMP 4.51, Daum PotPlayer 1.7,foobar2000 v1.3.9,GOM Player 2.2.67, Media Player Classic 1.7.13 (x86 and x64), QuickTime Pro 7.7.8, RadioTochka Plus 15 RU, RusTVplayer 3.3, The KMPlayer 4.2.2, VLC media player 3.0.3.
For games.
DirectX 9.0c, 10, 11 and 12, MS VC++ 2005 - 2017 x86-x64, Steam 2.10, Runtme Pack lite 17.3.14.
For Windows 10.
Destroy Win10 Spying 2019, FixWin10 2019.
Note: the assembly is open for editing, you can remove or add your programs as you wish (unzip WPI to disk, run WPI, a hidden menu will appear in it), we can also add the desired program to the assembly, after voting in the comments. Write what program you would like to add to the assembly in the comments, if your comment gets a certain number of likes, then we will add it to the assembly.
WPI assembly notes.
- Run the assembly only as an administrator, otherwise the installation of programs is not guaranteed!
Assembly tested on WinXP x32 OS (not all programs work because the OS is outdated.) Win7 x86/x64, Win8.1 x32/x64 Final and Win10x86/x64 .
- The assembly was checked for viruses by KIS, Avast, ESET IS 11 antiviruses. There are no viruses in the collection! If you are still afraid, then just do not download!). Some antiviruses falsely work on programs in the assembly due to healers. The assembly was carefully and for a long time checked for all types of threats and viruses by various antiviruses, antimalware, antirootkits, EVERYTHING IS CLEAN!
- .NET Framework and MS Office 2016. It takes a long time to install, just wait.
Features of installing programs on Win8.1 and 10:
- Disable Windows Defender and SmartScreen before installing programs.
- Be sure to run the .NET Framework OS component, as many programs require it.
- Do not support OS Win8.1 and 10 program and some others (see description).
- New antiviruses do not work on old OS, be careful!
Not all programs are installed in silent mode, we recommend that you monitor the installation.
Antivirus , Kaspersky Free Antivirus 19 and TS 360 will be installed only with the Internet turned on. In order for the installation of all programs to be 100%, you need a working Internet connection.
Assembly history:
- More than 71% of programs are updated, programs that have not been updated are up-to-date or have not been updated by the publisher.
- Removed some programsWinZip Pro 21,Winamp v5.666.3516,MozBackup 1.5.1,Orbit Downloader 4.1.1.3,PROMT Pro 9.0.443 Giant,Media Coder 0.8.37.5790,DVDInfo Pro 6.5.2.3 En. ), they are either buggy or out of date.
- Added new programs ( Z info, ESET Internet Security 11,AdwCleaner 7.2.2,Avira Phantom VPN, CyberGhost VPN 6.5.1,Old Skype 7.4,Teamviewer 13.1Any Video Converter Ultimate 6.2.5).
- Added new instructions.
Assembly suggestions.
Write your suggestions in the comments, but keep in mind that the assembly is not rubber and it is not possible to fit huge programs on 1 disk. Every day people use DVDs less and less. In this regard, this time the image exceeded 4.7 gigabytes and the entire image on a regular DVD disc will not work. If you still need to fit WPI onto a disk, then extract the ISO image to your computer's disk and remove all programs you do not need from the INSTALL folder. Once the data size is reduced to 4.7 gigs or less, you can burn WPI to a regular disc.
Below you can download old versions of our WPI assembly:
After installing the Windows operating system, you will need programs that are designed to solve basic tasks. These include the ability to view videos, pack files into an archive, create a document, and more. These programs will be discussed in the article.
Antivirus
Without an antivirus program, it is impossible to work properly on the Internet. It is able to recognize viruses, of which there are quite a lot on the network. As a result, the operating system will crash, which may lead to the need to reinstall Windows.
DirectX
Game lovers especially need this program. If Windows 7 is used, it does not require a separate installation. Otherwise, the utility is easy to download on the official Microsoft website.
Archivers
Most applications can be found in the form of archives. To unpack them, you will need archivers. They will extract the data so that the operating system will recognize it. The most common archivers include WinZip, WinRar, 7z.
Audio and video codecs
Fans of movies and music will not do without using this program. Most multimedia files may simply not open. There may also be sound or picture problems. K-Lite Codec Pack is the best set to date.
Video and music players
KMPlayer is a fast video file player. It supports the most famous formats. With WinAmp it is possible to listen to various audio materials. The program supports the Russian language and guarantees fast performance. Aimp is a player similar in functionality to WinAmp.
Browsers
Immediately after installing the operating system, the Internet Explorer browser works. It is characterized on the good side, however, some users still tend to switch to other, more convenient options. One of the fastest is Google Chrome. It is easy to use, does not load unnecessary information, has many settings. Firefox also functions quite quickly, which has a large number of plug-ins. Opera is a fairly well-known browser that has earned recognition from a million users.
Skype
The program allows you to communicate at any distance. In addition, its capabilities include the connection of the conference. Three or more users can join the conversation at the same time. Skype transmits not only sound, but also displays the image on the screen in the form of a video. The program is also suitable for sending text messages, pictures and more.
Disc Burning Applications
One of the best programs for burning discs. The most convenient and popular is Nero. It surprises not only with its high-quality work, but also with its size. CDBurnerXP allows you to burn discs in various formats. The program itself is quite compact. It does not take up much disk space and is available for free. Of course, you can use the program that comes with Windows 7, but it is not very convenient.
In this article, we will talk about which programs you need to install on your computer in the first place. This will be the most important set of software that must be installed on the PC of any user without fail. This minimum is useful, both for comfortable work and for safety.
For the most impatient, right now I will post a list of programs that will be discussed in this article below, and accordingly this is what what needs to be installed on the computer first of all.
- Antivirus
- Player
- Codecs
- Browser
- Torrent
- Converter
- Archiver
- Recording
1. Antivirus
An antivirus program is the first thing a user should install on his computer after buying a computer or after reinstalling the system. Now, especially for a novice user, picking up some is very easy. All this can end badly, up to the theft of personal data.
So take care of it. The answer to the question is no. It is different for everyone, but among the leaders are the following: Kaspersky, Avast, NOD32 and Doctor Web. And the choice is yours.
2. Player
To listen to songs and watch videos, we need a player. Of course, you can limit yourself to the standard "viewer" and "listener" of Windows Media Player, but many want something more. Therefore, the selection and installation of the player is also present in this list.
One of the coolest players for watching videos is Aimp and Winamp for listening to music. Also, the JetAudio player, which can both play video and play music, is not a little popular.
In addition to the previous point, we have codecs. To fully play absolutely any audio and video formats, you need. One of the most popular codec packs is the K-Lite Codec Pack, which will help you play almost any movie or music.
4. Browser
I doubt that any of you do not have an Internet connection. Take at least this article, most likely you are reading it from your computer, which is connected to the global network. Therefore, the browser also refers to essential programs that you need to install immediately on your computer.
We will not even talk about the standard Internet Explorer, it is terrible in one word. We must install a more modern browser, such as Mozilla or, in extreme cases, Opera. This is up to your taste, I have listed the most popular browser programs for you and the really good ones.
You will need these programs for daily use. After all, most of the users, every time they spend time at the computer, listen to music and watch videos, so a normal player and codecs are simply necessary. And where today without the Internet, because any modern person already uses it, so a smart browser is also important, and so that the time spent on the network does not turn out to be dangerous for the computer, you need to install a good antivirus.
5. Torrent
If you are going to download something from the network, then of course you need some kind of torrent client. One of the most popular programs for downloading files from torrent trackers is uTorrent. MediaGet and Zona have also proliferated recently. Install one of them on your computer so that in the future the necessary files.
6. Converter
Often users have to convert various files. Change the movie format to download it later to your phone or convert audio to mp3 or wav. Sooner or later, a program will be needed anyway. Therefore, I suggest that you get acquainted in advance with the free Format Factory program (Format Factory), which converts video or audio to absolutely any popular formats.
7. Archiver
To pack and unpack files from an archive, we need an archiver program. Quite often, when downloading files from the Internet, they turn out to be packed into an archive, and indeed, to transfer or transfer a large number of files to another computer, it is easier to pack all this into an archive. In a word, you either need to install 7-zip so that you can extract files from the archive if necessary, or vice versa - pack them.
8. Write files
Also one of the common tasks for an everyday user is writing files to disks. You have probably heard of a program like Nero - this is a huge package that is designed not only for, but also for working with video, audio, and so on. But we do not need this powerful program. For our purposes - writing data to discs, a simple program will suffice, for example, Discs Studio, which I recommend to everyone who wants to burn movies, music or something else to a disc (blank disc).
On the one hand, it seems that the list is small, only 8 programs, but on the other hand, if you think about it, most of the time when working at a computer, the user needs these programs.
We surf the Internet using a browser, we play music in the player, the antivirus constantly protects us from malware, when downloading packed files from the network via a torrent, the archiver will help us unpack them, and if something needs to be written to a blank, then the installed the program will help. We also have a program for converting files, which will easily change the format, size and, if necessary, turn off the computer.
So if you have a question, what programs to install on the computer, then feel free to return to this list and recommend it to everyone!
