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FAQ What must-have sotware to get.., when u buy new PC/Laptop

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@m4t
post May 6 2007, 08:50 PM

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mine.. for laptop V3218

AVG Free Edition (last time a norton systemworks user)
KLM codec (super universal decoder)
MS office
Diskeeper
Yahoo Messenger

guys..last time i used Norton, have utilities maintenance like disk optimisation..etc..
any recommendation for any maintenance software for PC, besides diskeeper...since i already move to AVG

thx
tesvin
post May 7 2007, 12:47 PM

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1) Registry Mechanic 6 (To Reduce System Lags)
2) Norton Anti Virus 2006
3) Free Internet Eraser
4) K-Lite Mega Codec Pack
5) BitComet
6) Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise Edi.
7) Mozilla
8) Ad-Aware SE
9) Skype
10) MSN
11) DFX 8 (Windows Media Player & Winamp)
12) Winamp

This is my list after a format and the most important needs smile.gif
h0inerve
post May 7 2007, 07:04 PM

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don't forget diskeeper pro too smile.gif it really defrags!
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post May 7 2007, 07:10 PM

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If you are gonna have Vista on it, you don't need much:

1. Office 2007.
2. Trillian 3/Astra Alpha if you have an account. It's fast, supports most popular messaging protocols, and it's the first universal messenger to be able to nudge MSN users (Astra only)
3. Foobar2000 with some kickass skins.
4. Adobe Reader.
5. uTorrent.


You're set to go. Dreamscene/Deskscapes/Windowblinds are optional, but they are nice extras.

This post has been edited by X.E.D: May 7 2007, 07:10 PM
murphyslaw
post May 7 2007, 10:16 PM

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Should get free adaware, spybot and AVG.

Other than that, a proper copy of OS (XP, vista, etc.) which can be validated to get the latest updates and software
raymen9
post May 8 2007, 12:34 AM

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Norton Anti Virus 2006
Free Internet Eraser
K-Lite Mega Codec Pack7) Mozilla
Ad-Aware SE
Skype
MSN
derred
post May 8 2007, 07:49 AM

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For Hardware Monitoring :

1) CPU and Hard Drives : NHC or Notebook Hardware Control. U need to download Microsoft Framework 2.0 first

2) GPU temps : If ur using Nvidia card, use NVtemplogger, for ATi suppose u can use Rivatuner v2.01 but yesterday i went thru with someone and we couldnt get it done. Rivatuner works like a charm for Nvidia cards. FOR RIVATUNER, I'll do step-by-step tutorial on how to monitor GPU or GPUs (in case u have SLi) by request.. If not i'll assume u guys know how-to DIY.

I have seen others already post alot lot of useful software.. So i might add up anything that isnt listed yet..

Foxit Reader
: Instead of Adobe Reader.. this works faster.

Free Anti-Virus : Avast !


Hitman Pro
: Hitman Pro is a useful anti-spyware remover. With this software it will download like 10 or more anti-spyware over the net and then INSTALL, SCAN and UNINSTALL for you with only one click of START button. the only downside is it takes awhile as it needs the whole anti-spywares over the net to trace spyware on ur laptop but it tracks everything.

I'll list more if you specifically want more free programs for entertainment or other purposes.. like image resizer on ur right click menu etc..

This post has been edited by derred: May 8 2007, 08:11 AM
Phoenixwunin
post May 8 2007, 08:15 AM

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1) Kaspersky (for anti-virus)
2) ACDSee 9.0 (for photo viewing)
3) foobar2000 (for music listening)
4) K-Lite Mega Codec (for watching movies etc.)
5) WinRAR (for compressing/decompress file)
6) µTorrent (for torrenting)
7) Microsoft Office 2003/2007

Thats's all I usually will make as a must...
sniper69
post May 8 2007, 08:55 AM

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well as for me...

fresh install Windows XP Professional SP2

1. AutoPatcher - i've got the whole updater in one file (Nov 06~Feb 07)
2. AOL AVS
3. PC Tools FireWall Plus
4. AD-Ware Se
5. Winamp
6. Windows Media Player 11 (well, included in AutoPacther though)
7. Microsoft Office 2007
8. Mozilla FireFox 2.0.0.3 (latest) (this is include all extension and themes)
9. most of all, Battlefield 2 (it's the only game that a MUST in my PC)
10. other games
11. still games
12. games
13. games... tongue.gif
xin
post May 8 2007, 10:07 PM

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games..games..games..and more gamess

online games, strategy games, shooting game, rpg game..


Added on May 8, 2007, 10:08 pmgames..games..games..and more gamess

online games, strategy games, shooting game, rpg game..


Added on May 8, 2007, 10:08 pmgames..games..games..and more gamess

online games, strategy games, shooting game, rpg game..

This post has been edited by xin: May 8 2007, 10:08 PM

 

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