The standard Windows installation provides a set of some programs, but, to put it mildly, their functionality is insufficient for normal user work. In this regard, it is necessary to replace them with more advanced ones. If you wish, you can supplement the software with the missing software. It will significantly expand or improve the functionality of the personal computer.
Antivirus
Installing a fresh antivirus is a must, as it protects your computer from unwanted software and hacker attacks. It is not recommended to install several antiviruses, as this can lead to their conflict and significantly slow down the computer.
Perhaps antivirus is the only thing that is better to buy and be calm about the safety of data. The most common antiviruses in Russia are DrWeb, Kaspersky Antivirus and NOD32.
The free ones are AVG, Avast and Comodo Antivirus. Having installed a free antivirus, it is imperative to periodically check the entire computer with the free DrWeb CureIt utility!
Avast is a popular free antivirus designed for general use on personal computers. Users using avast! Free Antivirus, fully protected from viruses and spyware in real time. Apart from this, the antivirus also has several other useful tools for keeping your computer secure.
Nod 32
Perfectly provides stable and timely protection of a personal computer. The advanced detection methods used by the antivirus protect even against potential threats in the future.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus
A good solution to the problem of protecting your computer from malware and spyware is Kaspersky Anti-Virus. It guarantees the most reliable protection against the main types of viruses, and it performs well both when it detects known viruses and new ones.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus provides a high level of information protection with minimal impact on the computer's speed.
DirectX
DirectX is a set of multimedia interfaces and libraries designed to implement 3D graphics, video and audio.
DirectX is included with Windows. Moreover, each game or multimedia application requires DirectX, and, as a rule, the newest version, and therefore it is better to immediately update its version to the current one.
Adobe flash player
An indispensable free application for traveling on the Internet, since watching videos online on such popular sites as YouTube, VKontakte and many others, using Flash animation technology, will not be possible without the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.
What program is needed to watch video on a computer
Windows offers a pre-installed Windows Media Player. The interface of the player leaves much to be desired; for normal viewing of films, you need to install a bunch of video codecs.
In this regard, the replacement of the standard Windows Media Player is quite obvious. No matter how hard the developers try, they cannot optimally combine both a video and an audio player. For these purposes, it is better to use separate programs.
KMPlayer player
The best choice is KMPlayer as it contains all the major codecs. After installing KMPlayer, even the built-in Windows player can play all formats. This player has an excellent customizable interface and adequate speed.
Photo: watching the cartoon in KMPlayer
Browsers
For better navigation on the Internet, it is advisable to install one of the alternative browsers.
Free ones are especially popular in Russia:
- Opera;
- Mozilla FireFox;
- Google Chrome.
Opera
Opera is compact, decent download speed, versatility, great choice of settings and excellent functionality. Thanks to these advantages, Opera can provide the most efficient computer experience.
Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla Firefox is considered one of the most advanced WEB browsers. It has many undeniable advantages and makes a very pleasant impression from the very beginning.
A simple and concise interface helps you learn Mozilla Firefox in a short period of time. Guaranteed security, extensibility and flexibility are the main qualities that made the browser so popular.
Photo: Mozilla Firefox official page
Google chrome
The main advantage of this browser is its simple and user-friendly interface. Another important feature is the highest speed and reliability of work. Thanks to this, it loads pages and downloads files quickly enough.
Messengers
Messengers are instant messaging programs over the Internet in real time. Transfer of text, sound, video and images is possible. Such applications are useful for communication in teleconferencing mode.
Skype
One of the most popular applications for free internet communication around the world. It can work in the following modes: voice, video and chat.
For its functioning, you need a microphone, headphones (or speakers) and a web-camera (for video communication). To establish a connection, an installed Skype program is required on both communicating workstations.
The paid version allows you to make calls to phone numbers.
ICQ
A client widespread among users for communicating via the ICQ protocol. It was created as a text messaging application, but the new version of ICQ provides opportunities for a variety of information exchange.
I CQ is more and more like Skype in its capabilities. In addition to the possibility of audio and video communication, it allows you to search for new interlocutors, reminds you of birthdays, supports sending congratulations, and also makes it possible to send SMS for free
Archivers
Archiver is an application designed to add and extract files from an archive. Data archiving is necessary to reduce the size of the data, which is useful for transporting and storing information.
7-Zip
7-Zip is a wonderful free archiver. One of the main advantages of 7-Zip is its convenient file manager.
It is possible to embed the archiver into Windows Explorer and self-extract 7z archives. Among other things, the application has an excellent compression level and supports many types of files.
WinRar
It is a powerful archiver. Applications downloaded from the Internet are usually zipped, and WinRar can be used to extract files from the vast majority of archives.
The program is based on a highly efficient data compression algorithm that provides the highest compression ratio.
This application has the ability to recover damaged files.
Burn discs
DVDs are used much less frequently than a few years ago, however, the need to burn discs still arises from time to time.
For this purpose, they usually use the application with great functionality Nero Burning ROM. From the free software, we can recommend Infra Recorder.
Nero
Nero is a disc burning software that offers an almost unrivaled choice of options and makes burning discs as comfortable as possible.
As a software for burning discs, it is one of the best. Nero Burning ROM is characterized by excellent quality and fast burning speed.
The trial version works for 15 days, after which it is offered to buy it.
Infra Recorder
InfraRecorder is not inferior to its paid counterparts. The program provides information recording on most types of discs, supports the ability to create and burn disc images, copy discs, write simulation. The program works with double layer DVDs.
Reading PDF and DJVU files
A significant amount of information on the Internet is stored in pdf or djvu formats. The Windows operating system does not contain built-in viewers, so you need to install the necessary applications to read these format files.
Small, fast and feature-rich PDF viewer that allows you to open, view and print any PDF files. Unlike other free counterparts, it allows you to create PDFs and participate in shared reviews.
Adobe reader
Adobe (Acrobat) Reader is a suite of programs designed for complex work with PDF-files.
The application provides basic functions when working with PDF files, supports all the features of the implementation of fresh versions of PDF (working with a three-dimensional image in a document).
Photo: reading a book in Adobe PDF Reader
STDU Viewer
Software for viewing DjVu and PDF files, which allows you to download the content of a document for instant transition to the desired sections, create personal bookmarks in documents.
Photo: screenshot of STDU Viewer
WinDjView
WinDjView is a fast, small and powerful tool for reading books in DjVu format. It features a modern bookmark interface and advanced printing functions.
File download programs
Download Manager is a computer application that downloads files from the Internet. Its main tasks: protection against download errors by checking the integrity of the file, speeding up its download time.
Download Master
Download Master is a high-quality file download application with the ability to integrate into all the most popular browsers such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera and others. In this case, the standard download modules in these browsers are replaced.
uTorrent
Used to save information from torrents. It is distinguished by its compact size and simplicity, with decent functionality. It has almost all detailed statistics, auto start, RSS support, download scheduler and much more.
The disadvantages include the lack of a full-fledged torrent search engine and a player for previewing.
Photo: downloading files via uTorrent
Office suite
Office suites are a set of programs for working with documents on a PC. The presence of an office suite today is almost a must for any user.
Microsoft Office
The most popular and easy-to-use office suite, which includes programs for working with various types of documents. The entire product line has simplified navigation. This package is paid, there is a trial period limited to 60 days.
Openoffice
Free multifunctional office suite. Ideal for home use. Consists of software for editing tables, texts, creating presentations and working with databases.
Codec set
The newly installed Windows can play only the most basic video and audio file formats. To play other formats, you need to install one of the sets of codecs. 
K-Lite Codec Pack
A versatile set of codecs and decoders for playing any multimedia files of a wide variety of audio and video formats.
The package contains both 32- and 64-bit codecs, so it can be used equally well in different versions of Windows.
The list of supported formats is impressive:
Utilities
Utilities are computer applications for solving auxiliary tasks that extend the standard capabilities of the operating system and simplify the process of changing some parameters. Most of the necessary utilities can be found freely available on the Internet.
CCleaner
A useful free utility for cleaning the operating system from garbage. In the course of its work, the application searches for and deletes temporary and unused files.
The advantages of the utility include simplicity, accurate error-free work with the registry. It is possible to roll back to an earlier version of the registry.
Defraggler
Free application for defragmenting the hard drive, which leads to an increase in its speed and lifespan. Unlike analogs, this application allows you to defragment not only the entire hard drive, but also specific files.
The set of software presented above is sufficient for the full use of all the basic capabilities of a computer that are needed by the vast majority of users, at home or in the office.
You can download them from the official sites or from the corresponding torrents.
Hello! Here I will post the most useful programs for a Windows 7, 8, 10 computer, which I use myself, and which you can download to your computer for free without any SMS, displaying ads, entering captcha, etc. by direct link!
Often, to find the program you need, especially if you are a beginner, it takes a lot of time to search for this program on the Internet. Now in the network there are a lot of so-called "file cleaning", from which I do not recommend you to download various programs. Not only that, before downloading any program from these sites, you will view a lot of advertisements and lose your time, but you will also download, along with the program you need, “left” and unnecessary programs, or even some kind of Trojan or virus.
You need to download the programs only from the official sites of these programs!
But not always, even on the official website of the program, you can quickly find a link to download the program. After all, software developers, especially free ones, must also somehow make money and also show their ads or impose other paid software.
Therefore, I decided to place the most necessary and interesting programs in my opinion on this page, so that you can download for free without the aforementioned problems, in one click!
Basically, all the programs presented are free or shareware.
If you are interested in any program, and you want me to talk about it in more detail on the pages of this blog, then write about it in the comments, maybe I will review this program.
I will try to update all the programs in this section once every 3 months. So stay tuned for updates to these programs,.
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AdwCleaner is an easy-to-use OS security utility that will allow you to get rid of adware on your computer in seconds by performing a quick system scan.
»7.1 MiB - Downloaded: 2,879 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
HitmanPro antivirus scanner works in conjunction with the main antivirus. The utility is capable of deep analysis of the system and identify threats that other antiviruses could not detect. Uses the cloud base of SophosLabs, Kaspersky and Bitdefender.
»10.5 MiB - Downloads: 1,179 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
A cloud-based antivirus scanner that uses multiple engines and detection technologies to remove sophisticated threats. Additional protection compatible with your antivirus, anti-spyware or firewall. Trial 14 days.
»6.3 MiB - Downloads: 1,269 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
A one-stop solution for PC security and optimization. One of the best free antivirus software.
»74.7 MiB - Downloads: 1,471 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
An intuitive, low-resource free antivirus with all the features you need to keep your PC, home network and data safe.
»7.1 MiB - Downloads: 1,017 times - Updated: 09.10.2018
Antivirus utility AVZ is designed to detect and remove SpyWare and AdWare spyware, Trojans and network and mail worms
»9.6 MiB - Downloads: 1,104 - Updated: 07/06/2018
Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition is a free antivirus. Real-time protection, active virus control, cloud, proactive technologies. The interface is in English.
»9.5 MiB - Downloads: 320 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
Bitdefender Antivirus has protected over 500 million users without missing any ransomware attacks.
»10.4 MiB - Downloads: 261 - Updated: 07/06/2018
Antivirus ESET Smart Security Business Edition 10.1 (for 32 bit)
»126.1 MiB - Downloads: 3,626 - Updated: 07/06/2018
Antivirus ESET Smart Security Business Edition 10.1 (for 64 bit)
»131.6 MiB - Downloads: 2,947 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
Kaspersky Anti-Virus - free version
»2.3 MiB - Downloads: 1,269 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
The archiver is free. For Windows (64 bit)
»1.4 MiB - Downloads: 1,772 - Updated: 07/06/2018
The archiver is free. For Windows (32 bit)
»1.1 MiB - Downloaded: 4,961 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
Winrar. A powerful utility for creating and managing archives, containing a whole range of additional useful functions. For Windows (32 bit). Trial. 40 days.
»3.0 MiB - Downloaded: 846 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
Winrar. A powerful utility for creating and managing archives, containing a whole range of additional useful functions. For Windows (64 bit). Trial. 40 days.
»3.2 MiB - Downloads: 1,134 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
Download Master is a free download manager.
»7.4 MiB - Downloads: 1,212 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
Evernote is a web service and program for creating and storing notes. A note can be a snippet of rich text, an entire web page, a photo, an audio file, or a handwritten note. Notes can also contain attachments with other file types. Notes can be sorted by notebooks, labeled, edited and exported.
»130.0 MiB - Downloaded: 806 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
FileZilla FTP Client (for 32 bit)
»7.3 MiB - Downloads: 1,091 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
FileZilla FTP Client (for 64 bit)
»7.6 MiB - Downloads: 725 - Updated: 07/06/2018
Isendsms is a program for sending free SMS and MMS to mobile phones of cellular operators in Russia and the CIS countries.
»2.0 MiB - Downloads: 1,710 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
Java
»68.5 MiB - Downloads: 2,330 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
Skype - communication without restrictions. Call, chat, share any files - and it's all free
»55.8 MiB - Downloads: 1,774 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
Telegram is a cross-platform messenger that allows you to exchange messages and media files in many formats. Telegram messages are securely encrypted and can self-destruct.
»22.0 MiB - Downloads: 251 - Updated: 07/06/2018
Thunderbird Mail Program
»38.9 MiB - Downloads: 1,145 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
Torrent client uTorrent. Archive password: free-pc
»4.1 MiB - Downloads: 1,492 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
Viber for Windows allows you to send messages and call other Viber users for free on any device in any network and country! Viber syncs your contacts, messages and call log with your mobile phone.
»87.1 MiB - Downloads: 1,465 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
WhatsApp Messenger is a cross-platform smartphone app that allows you to exchange messages without paying like SMS. (for windows 8 and higher) (32 bit)
»124.5 MiB - Downloaded: 831 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
WhatsApp Messenger is a cross-platform smartphone app that allows you to exchange messages without paying like SMS. (for windows 8 and higher) (64 bit)
»131.8 MiB - Downloads: 894 - Updated: 07/06/2018
Aimp is one of the best free Audio Players.
»10.2 MiB - Downloads: 1,852 - Updated: 07/06/2018
ComboPlayer is a free online TV viewing program. Supports viewing Torrent video without waiting for download, listening to Internet radio, and also plays any audio and video file on the computer.
»Unknown - Downloaded: 1,654 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
FileOptimizer is a small utility designed for additional compression of graphic files using a special algorithm
»77.3 MiB - Downloads: 412 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
K-Lite_Codec_Pack is a universal set of codecs for viewing and processing audio and video files. The package includes the video player Media Player Classic
"52.8 MiB - Downloads: 1,859 - Updated: 07/06/2018
Mp3DirectCut is a small MP3 file editor that allows you to cut or copy parts of files without decompression
"287.6 KiB - Downloaded: 941 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
Media Player Classic Home Cinema (MPC-HC) (for 64 bit) is a multimedia player built on the basis of the Media Player Classic and has one of the best integrated sets of media codecs. This allows the MPC HC to play many video-audio file formats without installing any third-party tools.
»13.5 MiB - Downloads: 1,300 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
Media Player Classic Home Cinema (MPC-HC) (for 32 bit) is a multimedia player built on the basis of the Media Player Classic and has one of the best integrated sets of media codecs. This allows the MPC HC to play many video-audio file formats without installing any third-party tools.
»12.7 MiB - Downloads: 1,002 - Updated: 07/06/2018
PicPick - Full featured screen capture, intuitive image editor, color picker, color picker, pixel ruler, protractor, crosshair, slate board and more
»14.8 MiB - Downloads: 751 - Updated: 07/06/2018
Radio hotspot is a stylish and convenient program for listening and recording radio on a computer.
»13.1 MiB - Downloads: 1,683 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
Quality preserving compressed video editing program. Editor for MPEG-2, AVI, WMV, ASF, MP4, MKV, MOV, AVCHD, WEBM, FLV, MP3, WMA files. The intuitive interface allows you to edit video files with a few mouse clicks. Trial version.
»51.1 MiB - Downloads: 1,009 - Updated: 07/06/2018
XnView is a cross-platform free image viewer that supports viewing over 400 and saving (converting) up to 50 different graphic and multimedia file formats
»19.4 MiB - Downloads: 1,337 - Updated: 07/06/2018
XviD4PSP is a program for convenient and high-quality converting video and audio. Does not depend on the codecs installed in the system. No installation required. For Windows (32 bit)
»19.2 MiB - Downloads: 521 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
XviD4PSP is a program for convenient and high-quality converting video and audio. Does not depend on the codecs installed in the system. No installation required. For Windows (64 bit)
»22.5 MiB - Downloads: 684 - Updated: 07/06/2018
Adobe Reader - a program for reading and printing PDF documents
»115.1 MiB - Downloads: 1,508 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
LibreOffice is a free alternative to Microsoft Office. The program includes the Writer text editor, Calc spreadsheet processor, Impress presentation wizard, Draw vector graphics editor, Math formula editor, and Base database management module. For Windows (64 bit).
»261.5 MiB - Downloads: 1,036 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
LibreOffice is a free alternative to Microsoft Office. The program includes the Writer text editor, Calc spreadsheet processor, Impress presentation wizard, Draw vector graphics editor, Math formula editor, and Base database management module. For Windows (32 bit).
»240.5 MiB - Downloaded: 804 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
Notepad ++ is a free text editor with syntax highlighting for most programming and markup languages. Supports opening over 100 formats. For Windows (32 bit).
»4.1 MiB - Downloads: 694 - Updated: 07/06/2018
Notepad ++ is a free text editor with syntax highlighting for most programming and markup languages. Supports opening over 100 formats. For Windows (64 bit).
»4.4 MiB - Downloads: 1,091 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
STDU Viewer - small-sized viewer for PDF, DjVu, Comic Book Archive (CBR or CBZ), FB2, ePub, XPS, TCR, multi-page TIFF, TXT, GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, PSD, PCX, PalmDoc, EMF, WMF , BMP, DCX, MOBI, AZW for Microsoft Windows, free for non-commercial use.
»2.5 MiB - Downloaded: 1,709 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
Ashampoo Burning Studio Free 1.14.5 - a free version of a multifunctional program for working with CD, DVD and Blu-Ray discs
»31.3 MiB - Downloads: 1,373 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
CDBurnerXP is a free software for burning CDs, DVDs, HD-DVDs and Blu-Ray discs. Archive password: free-pc
»5.9 MiB - Downloads: 726 - Updated: 07/06/2018
Classic Shell - a utility that allows you to enable the classic design of the Start menu in Windows 8, 10
»6.9 MiB - Downloads: 1,357 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
DriverHub is a free driver installer. Has a driver rollback function.
»976.6 KiB - Downloaded: 315 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
DAEMON Tools Lite - small in size, but powerful in capabilities, popular CD / DVD drive emulator
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ToolWiz Time Freeze is a useful free program that allows you to freeze your operating system and return it to its original state after installing malware, unwanted adware, etc. Old version (works without rebooting the system)
»2.5 MiB - Downloaded: 1,341 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
XPTweaker. Tweaker for Windows XP
»802.5 KiB - Downloaded: 1,935 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
AOMEI Backupper Standard. An excellent program for creating a backup or restoring the system, Works also with disks and partitions. The program works with Microsoft VSS technology, which will allow you to create a backup copy without interrupting your work on your computer.
»89.7 MiB - Downloads: 1,127 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
AOMEI Partition Assistant Standard. An effective program for easy and reliable management of disk partitions on your computer without data loss. The multifunctional program is free for home and commercial use.
»10.5 MiB - Downloads: 1,059 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
Aomei PE Builder helps you to create a Windows PE-based bootable environment for FREE without installing the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK), which contains a set of tools and allows you to boot your computer for servicing and quick recovery when the Windows operating system is damaged and cannot be used.
»146.8 MiB - Downloads: 1,112 - Updated: 07/06/2018
Defraggler is a free defragmenter from Piriform Ltd. known for its CCleaner and Recuva programs. It can work both with the whole disk and with separate folders and files
»6.1 MiB - Downloaded: 1,042 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
Puran File Recovery is a unique free program for recovering deleted or damaged files on a hard disk, flash drive, memory card, mobile phone, CD / DVD and other storage media, regardless of the file system. Portable version.
»1.4 MiB - Downloads: 729 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
Recuva is a free utility for recovering lost (as a result of software failure) or deleted data
»5.3 MiB - Downloads: 969 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
Scanner - a program for analyzing the contents of hard drives, CD / DVD, floppy disks and other media
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Victoria - designed for performance assessment, testing and minor repairs of hard drives
»533.3 KiB - Downloaded: 1,357 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
Auslogics BoostSpeed is a powerful and free tool to clean, fix and speed up your computer. Archive password: free-pc
»20.2 MiB - Downloads: 3,868 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
CCleaner removes unused files, frees up hard drive space, allowing Windows to run faster
»15.2 MiB - Downloads: 1,507 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
PrivaZer is a powerful and free tool for cleaning your computer from accumulated junk and destroying any remnants of visited websites and other activity on your computer
»7.1 MiB - Downloads: 1,616 times - Updated: 07/06/2018
Cobian Backup is a free program that allows you to schedule backups of individual files or directories by moving them to a specific directory in other folders / drives on the same computer or on a remote server in the network
Modern operating systems include a huge set of software. Despite this, the installation of additional applications is required to fully use the computer. In addition, it is necessary to install software in the PC aimed at maintaining and optimizing the operating system for its correct and uninterrupted functioning. This article describes only the programs you need. After reinstalling Windows 7, they should be installed first. Installation of the described utilities is required if they or analogues are not yet available on your system.
Archiver
A large number of programs are supplied in RAR and ZIP formats, so the first step after installing the OS and drivers is to install the archiver. The undisputed leader among such programs is Winrar. The application will require a license purchase.
If you can't pay for the programs you need for Windows 7, 7-zip is the best choice among archivers. The utility is able to work with a large number of formats. File operations can be performed by dragging and dropping. The only drawback of the utility is the interface. Users who are accustomed to commercial products will find it unfinished and inconvenient.
Codec set
What programs are needed for Windows 7 if the computer will be used as a multipurpose platform or multimedia center? In this case, the installation of codecs is required. The fact is that today there are a huge number of multimedia file formats. The operating system, after installation, can work with a minimum of them.
Having installed a set of codecs, the user will be sure that 90% of video and audio files will open in any player. The most popular package is the K-Lite Codec Pack. The distribution kit includes not only codecs, but also a convenient player.
Internet browser
After installing the OS, it already comes with Internet Explorer, but in terms of convenience and security, this program does not match the industry leaders. This is why the programs you need for Windows 7 include a third-party browser. Today the best products are Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera.
Do not install the Amigo browser under any circumstances. In addition to its components, it installs advertising modules. If browsers from foreign manufacturers are not suitable, it is better to opt for a product from Yandex. "Yandex Browser" is based on Chrome, but includes components of a domestic developer that make work in Runet more comfortable.
Adobe reader
Describing the necessary programs for Windows 7, you cannot ignore the utilities for reading PDF files. Foxit Reader is an alternative for Adobe Reader. The latter solution is less popular, but it copes with its functions no worse than a leader.
It is in the PDF format that a large number of instructions and manuals are supplied. They will allow inexperienced users to explore the functionality of applications. In case of difficulties with choosing a driver or connecting equipment, instructions for the devices will help in solving problems.
CCleaner
During the operation of the OS, a large number of unnecessary files accumulate on the hard disk: browser cache, temporary files, thumbnails of images, incorrect registry keys. To keep your PC running smoothly, you should regularly remove junk. It is difficult to carry out this procedure manually, which is why it is necessary to install the CCleaner program.
The app is completely free. The interface is translated into Russian. After installation, the program adds itself to startup and enables system monitoring. When the computer needs cleaning, the utility will notify the user with a pop-up message.
Auslogics Disk Defrag
Defragmentation apps are also essential programs for your computer. Windows 7 includes applications for defragmenting HDDs, but the speed and quality of third-party products are on a level above. Auslogics Disk Defrag is free. It can defragment all popular file systems. It is recommended that you clean up the trash before you start optimizing your disk. The interface of the utility is simple, so in the process of using it, difficulties will not arise even for inexperienced users.
The program has a scheduler for delayed start of HDD optimization. The application can automatically shutdown the computer after defragmentation is complete. The program also has a service that monitors the state of the hard drive and performs optimization during PC idle time.
Antivirus
The necessary programs for Windows 7, which must be installed in the first place, are antiviruses. Malware is constantly evolving. Today, it is impossible to guarantee stable operation of the OS without installing antivirus software.
Antivirus must be chosen from a number of well-known manufacturers. The segment leaders are NOD, Dr. Web, Kaspersky Internet Security. If commercial products are not suitable, you should pay attention to Avast, AVG, Comodo.
This kit provides a list of the most essential programs that are perfect for installation on a new laptop or device with a new Windows operating system.
Good antivirus protection
1 The first thing to install is, of course, good protection. Without a good antivirus, visiting any pages on the Internet, using third-party applications or devices, can lead to infection of your computer with dangerous viruses and Trojans. To do this, we suggest you use the new, free antivirus solution 360 Total Security, which you can download from a special page on our website.
Multifunctional browser
2 Further, to visit sites on the Internet, you must have an installed, modern browser. There are many applications, but each of them is unique in its own way. If you want to spend time as efficiently and safely as possible while visiting Internet resources and using various services on the network, then we recommend that you download and install the free Yandex browser. This program has all the necessary tools to work effectively and safely on the Internet.
Good file archiver
3 After that, you can install the shareware archiver. Most of the files on the Internet are distributed in zipped form, and in order to extract the content from them, you need a special program. We recommend that you download the very good WinRAR application and install it as your main tool for working with archives. You can find out more about it and download it by clicking on the button below.
Multimedia
4 For playing music and watching videos, we recommend that you pay attention to the KMPlayer player and the AIMP player. By downloading and installing the proposed programs for working with multimedia files, you can easily listen to music and watch any video, without the need to additionally install codecs.
Optimization
5 During the use and installation of additional programs on a laptop, various unnecessary information and records accumulate in the system, which load your computer and significantly slow down its work. For such cases, we recommend downloading a special utility CCleaner, a program for cleaning and optimizing system performance. With this application, you can easily delete all unnecessary records and junk files that accumulate with the active use of your laptop.
Here are the 5 main programs that should be installed on your laptop. If this list does not satisfy your needs, then you can always choose our site and select from the list all those applications that you want to download to your computer.
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, the standard set of programs that are installed with Windows 10 often cannot fully satisfy all the user's needs. That is why most users need an approximate list of programs for a new laptop, which are most often used by many users. The most popular programs for today are collected here.
It's hard to imagine life on the Internet without an 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. In order to calmly surf the Internet and not be afraid that all files will be stolen or damaged in an instant, you need to install a reliable antivirus. Moreover, most users want it to be free as well.
- 360 Total Security - provided to all users free of charge. Effectively searches for viruses and removes them instantly. It also has a firewall to protect you from data theft and espionage. 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 trial.
- Microsoft Security Essentials is another free antivirus from Microsoft. Differs in ease of use. It 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 remember this antivirus for the unusual sound of a virus detection. This antivirus keeps on updating and getting better every year. It protects your computer from virus attacks, prevents threats, protects confidential data, and is also very easy to use.
What antivirus do you use?
Kaspersky Internet Security 35%, 244 vote
I do not use antivirus software 15%, 103 vote
Microsoft Security Essentials 9%, 66 of votes
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Browser
A fast browser is a very important factor in a comfortable and productive Internet experience. For some, a minimalist 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 relies on simplicity and usability. 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" function that allows you to increase your browsing speed when the internet is poor. Also, this browser differs in that it opens many files directly from itself. Thanks to him, you do not need to install a lot of programs on your computer. The browser opens formats: PDF, DOC, EPUB, FB2 and many others. The browser allows you to install add-ons from the Google Chrome and Opera add-on stores.
- Opera is very similar to its counterparts, although unlike them it also has battery saving functions and the ability to turn on a free VPN.
- Mozilla Firefox is a browser that calls itself independent and built for the convenience of people, not for personal gain. 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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Download programs
A lot of programs, as well as films and games can now be found on torrent resources. To do this, you need to have such a program for downloading. μTorrent is the most popular torrent client. High speed of work, great functionality, minimum of advertising - this distinguishes it from other downloaders. You can also install Mediaget, which opens and downloads not only torrent links, but magnet links as well. It is very convenient for downloading TV series and films, since it allows you to watch them directly in the downloader window, and without waiting for the download to finish.
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 with no design bells and whistles that weighs only 1 MB. Differs in its speed. In it, you can immediately edit photos, change their format and move them. Can be viewed in a slideshow. The program is free and opens all modern image formats.
- Picasa is a program that recognizes many photo formats and organizes them for quick search. 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 music slideshows, quickly edit photos, apply special effects like 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 that's just the tip of the iceberg.
Paint provides very few tools for working with images. A good alternative is GIMP. It has many tools for processing photos, there are various effects and filters. But at the same time, the program has an intuitive interface, which allows you to use it without training.
It is also worth noting FastStone Image Viewer, which combines the functions of viewing and quick editing of 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 - nice interface, many functions, 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 due to many years of work. For some, the name of the program a few years ago was generally associated with a musical format. The program has huge functionality, supports various plugins.
Video player
At the moment, there are such a huge number of convenient and externally attractive media players that it has become incredibly difficult to choose. However, the most popular ones are:
- Media Player Classic - in order not to separately install codecs for Windows 10, 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 just need to install this player, since it is responsible for playing audio and video in the browser, as well as for the operation of 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;
- Mail manager Microsoft Outlook;
- Program for creating and editing Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.
Less popular utilities in MS Office: Access, InfoPath, Publisher, Visio, Project, OneNote, Groove and others. All of them are distributed on a paid basis.
A good free counterpart is OpenOffice.org. It also aims to work with various documents. Its only drawback is that sometimes it does not read Microsoft Office formats correctly.
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 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 period. But after this period, the program is not blocked, but continues to work fully, only from time to time a window pops up reminding you to buy a license.
- 7-Zip is a free high compression ratio archiver. Open source. It is lightweight and reads many formats.
System optimization and tuning
As each person takes care of himself and puts himself in order, you also need to monitor your computer so that the system lasts as long as possible and does not fail. To do this, you need a program that will clean the system of unnecessary files, enable or disable additional functions, speed up the boot and operation of the system, defragment the disk, and much more.
- Acronis Disk Director - designed to quickly optimize your hard drive. With it, you can create and manage new disk partitions. You can recover deleted data from 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 been advertised even on the Discovery Channel. With its help, you can speed up your computer and even the Internet. There you can also clean up disks and increase free space on your computer, fix errors in the registry, defragment disks, recover deleted files, and 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 to quickly and without unnecessary hassle update all 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, many small files remain on the disk, which over time heavily load the system. If you uninstall programs using this utility, then not a trace of them will remain on your hard drive.
- CCleaner is a tool for cleaning your computer from garbage. Copes with its task quickly and efficiently. It also has features for uninstalling programs, system restore, startup settings, and erasing drives completely.
Messengers
If 10 years ago communication on the Internet was supported 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 instant messengers on Windows 10:
- Skype was 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 light and convenient interface, its own funny emoticons, the ability to hold online conferences with 100 people at the same time, and many other functions, without which many Skype users can no longer imagine their life. The program is free, only a fee is charged for calls to mobile phones.
- Viber is a very popular free messaging program for mobile phones. Viber users also actively use the program on a computer, since this allows them not to interrupt conversations, as well as to make free calls to a subscriber even without a phone. The program has not only its own emoticons, but also stickers, and also introduced the function of temporary messages, which after a while are deleted by themselves. The program is free, only additional stickers are charged.
- WhatsApp is another messenger that has gained popularity thanks to its version for smartphones. After a while, an official program for computers appeared. Therefore, if you and your friends or acquaintances communicate in WhatsApp, then it will not be superfluous to install it on your computer.
