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Programs
Antivirus / Spyware
Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE)
(
http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/
)
Avira AntiVir
(
http://www.free-av.com/
)
Avast
(
http://www.avast.com/
)
*
Kaspersky
(
http://www.kaspersky.com/
)
*
Nod32
(
http://www.eset.com/
)
Super Antispyware
(
http://www.superantispyware.com/
)
MalwareByes
(
http://www.malwarebytes.org/
)
Spybot S&D
(
http://www.safer-networking.org
)
Trojan Remover
(
http://www.simplysup.com/
)
Virustotal(Web)
(
http://www.virustotal.com/
)
Optimization
PC Decrapifier
(Remove unwanted applications) (
http://www.pcdecrapifier.com/
)
CCleaner
(Registry & Temp File Cleaner) (
http://www.ccleaner.com/
)
JK Defrag
(Defragment) (
http://www.kessels.biz/JkDefrag/
)
Data Recovery
Recuva
(Data Recovery) (
http://www.piriform.com/recuva/
)
*
GetDataBackNTFS/FAT
(Data Recovery) (
http://www.runtime.org/
)
Video/Audio Processing
Handbrake
(Multi-threaded Video Transcoder) (
http://handbrake.fr/
)
Audacity
(Edit music and other audio files) (
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/about/
)
DVDflick
(Movie File to DVD Conversion) (
http://www.dvdflick.net/
)
*
ConvertXToDVD
(Movie File to DVD Conversion) (
http://www.vso-software.fr/products/convert_x_to_dvd/
)
Compression
7-Zip
(Compression/Decompression) (
http://www.7-zip.org/
)
*
Winrar
(Compression/Decompression) (
http://www.rarlabs.com/
)
CD/DVD/HD Software
Infra Recorder
(Nero Substitute) (
http://www.infrarecorder.org/
)
Daemon Tools
(ISO/NRG/BIN/ECT Mounting) (
http://www.daemon-tools.cc/eng/home
)
*
Nero
(CD/DVD/BR Burning) (
http://www.nero.com/
)
Other Software
Ninite
(Fresh install of all essential Programs) (
http://www.ninite.com/
)
Virtual Box
(Virtualization) (
http://www.virtualbox.org/
)
DropBox
(Sync And Backup Files) (
https://www.dropbox.com/
)
Open Office
( Microsoft Office Substitute) (
http://www.openoffice.org/
)
LastPass
(Password Manager) (
https://lastpass.com/
)
Trucrypt
( Encryption ) (
http://www.truecrypt.org/
)
*
Camtasia
(Screen recording) (
http://www.camtasia.com/
)
*
VMware
(Virtualization Software) (
http://www.vmware.com/
)
*
Ultramon
(Utility for multi-monitor systems) (
http://www.ultramon.com/
)
Computer Diagnostics and Information
Memtest86
(Memory Diagnostics) (
http://www.memtest86.com/
)
Seatools
(HD Diagnostics) (
http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/support/downloads/seatools/
)
CPU-Z
(CPU Statistics) (
http://www.cpuid.com/
)
GPU-Z
(Graphics Card Statistics) (
http://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/
)
HWMonitor
(System Wide Temperature Monitoring) (
http://www.cpuid.com/hwmonitor.php
)
Core Temp
(Processor Temperature Monitoring) (
http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/
)
ProcessXP
(View Runnning Processes and DLLS's) (
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896653.aspx
)
OCCT
(OverClock Checking Tool) (
http://www.ocbase.com/perestroika_en/index.php?Download
)
*
Everest
(Hardware Monitoring and Diagnostics) (
http://www.lavalys.com/
)
Tools / Utilities
Autoruns
(Advanced MSConfig) (
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
)
JavaRa
(Update and Remover older versions of java) (
http://www.raproducts.org/
)
Dial-A-Fix
(Windows updates/DLLS/SSL/HTTPS/Active X Resets) (
http://wiki.lunarsoft.net/wiki/Dial-a-fix
)
*Software does not work with windows 7
Unlocker
(File unlocker) (
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
)
Offline NT
(Password Reset) (
http://www.pogostick.net/~pnh/ntpasswd/
)
Konboot
( Password Bypass) (
http://www.piotrbania.com/all/kon-boot/
)
OphCrack
(Password Viewer) (
http://ophcrack.sourceforge.net/
)
CT Update
( Offline Windows Update) (
http://download.wsusoffline.net/
)
* - Software may not be free
____________________________________________________________________________________
Essential Browser Plug-ins
Adblock Plus
: Blocks almost all advertisements, pop ups and other annoying material from showing on your screen. Speeds up browsing by not loading unnecessary pictures and flash advertisements.
GPDF
: Open up PDF files on the internet using Google docs without the need for adobe. Greatly increase security and loading speed of pdf documents.
LastPass
: Synchronize your passwords, notes and other personal information between all your computers and browsers. Also works with smartphones(Iphone, Blackberry, Android, Etc...)
No Script
: Block javascript/flash/scripts from running automatically with loading Firefox pages. Greatly enhances security when browsing.
Xmarks
: Synchronize bookmarks between all your computers and browsers.
Firefox
http://www.mozilla.com/
Adblock+
(
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1865/
)
GPDF
(
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/14814/
)
Lastpass
(
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/8542/
)
NoScript
(
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/722/
)
Xmarks
(
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2410/
)
Chrome
http://www.google.com/chrome
Adblock
(
https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/gighmmpiobklfepjocnamgkkbiglidom?hl=en
)
GPDF
(
https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/egljjohbmnnpicoiddaapkpejfpnmmpe?hl=en
)
Lastpass
(
https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/hdokiejnpimakedhajhdlcegeplioahd?hl=en
)
NoScript
(
https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/odjhifogjcknibkahlpidmdajjpkkcfn?hl=en
)
Xmarks
(
https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/ajpgkpeckebdhofmmjfgcjjiiejpodla?hl=en
)
____________________________________________________________________________________
Helpful Links
Check to see if a website is down
for you, or for everyone else as well.
(
http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/
)
Animated guide to building your own PC
and how to select the parts for it. Build your own computer and save money
(
http://www.pcityourself.com
)
Check the requirements of a game
on your computer
(
http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/
)
PM
Markie
for updates or suggestions
Special Thanks to:
EeK
LC3
This post was edited by Markie on Nov 14 2010 09:37am
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