User:Znode/Misc/Essential Win32 Software
Useful and Required Software and Hardware Accessories
Productivity
| Free | Non-free |
|---|---|
| OpenOffice | Microsoft Office |
| Thunderbird | |
| GIMP | Adobe Photoshop |
| autostitch |
Antivirus and Security
| Free | Non-free |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Update | |
| Avira Antivir, Avast | Norton |
Computer Management
| Free | Non-free |
|---|---|
| SequoiaView (Graphical HDD viewer) | |
| Norton Partition Magic |
Internet Browser
| Free | Non-free |
|---|---|
| Firefox (with ad-blocker) | |
| Opera |
CD/DVD Utilities
| Free | Non-free |
|---|---|
| DVD Decrypter | |
| Alcohol 52% or 120% | |
| Daemon Tools |
autostitch
Firefox (with ad-blocker plug-in)
VLC or Media Player Classic (with one codec package from free-codecs.com)
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Google Earth
DVD Decrypter
Alcohol 52% or 120%
IM Client (Trillian Pro, Gaim, etc.) (NOT AIM!)
Winrar or 7-zip
DVD burning software
Antivirus, spyware, spam, internet security
Xvid codec
Torrent Downloader
Encyclopedia/Dictionary
Itunes/Quicktime
Irfan View or XNView (image viewers)
Linux live distro (Knoppix, Ubuntu, etc.)
Hardware Accessories:
Flash memory drive (at least 1GB)
External Hard Drive
Surefire (M6 Guardian)
H&K USP or Springfield XD .45 compact
CRKT M21
Required Software:
Firefox (with ad-blocker plug-in)
VLC or Media Player Classic
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Google Earth
IM Client (Trillian Pro, Gaim, etc.) (NOT AIM!)
Winrar or 7-zip
DVD burning software
Xvid codec
iTunes/Quicktime
Irfan View or XnView (image viewers)