Software after Windows

[AustinMatherne]

I?m going to be building a new computer in a couple of days and I?m wondering what software I need to install after I?m done for normal computer use???

 

[dealseaker]

maybe what you would normally use, I believe this could be very different for different people, but nero, word, excel, virus protection, dvd playing software would be a good start

 

[Schadenfroh]

The essentials, all freeware for personal use.
Install the following before you connect to the internet :

Kerio Personal Firewall V215
AntiVir Personal Antivirus
All the updates for Windows XP (SP2 full network install is a given if your xp disc does not already have it)

Software i find handy to have on my PC:
Miranda (similar to Trillian, except total freeware and uses very little system resources and has no bloat)
Open Office (freeware office package)
7-Zip (freeware, bloatfree compression utility, works with all major formats)
Real Alternative (no bloat, plays real player files thru MPC)
QuickTime Alternative (plays quicktime, no bloat, thru MPC)
FireFox (secure web browser)
Thunderbird (secure email client)
Java (needed by various applications)
Azureus (bit torrent client)

 

[imported_LoKe]

My suggestion : Download all of the programs now, put them on a disk. You'll have some nice clean installs without having to TOUCH internet explorer.

 

[KoolDrew]

Originally posted by: LoKe
My suggestion : Download all of the programs now, put them on a disk. You'll have some nice clean installs without having to TOUCH internet explorer.

 

[xtknight]

lol it's funny how you guys treat IE like it killed your baby or something.

 

[imported_LoKe]

IE is the spawn of Satan, I avoid it at all costs.

 

[JTalbain]

Originally posted by: Schadenfroh


Kerio Personal Firewall V215

just wondering. how come people recommend kerio v2.15 over the newer kerio 4? i'm looking into a free firewall for a friend and have no experience with kerio.

 

[KoolDrew]

Originally posted by: JTalbain

Originally posted by: Schadenfroh


Kerio Personal Firewall V215

just wondering. how come people recommend kerio v2.15 over the newer kerio 4? i'm looking into a free firewall for a friend and have no experience with kerio.

It uses less recourses and has a simple, yet nice UI.

 

[AustinMatherne]

The Lanparty NF4 Ultra has a "Embedded hardware firewall" do I still need to install a software Firewall.

 

[KoolDrew]

Originally posted by: Fishers Web
The Lanparty NF4 Ultra has a "Embedded hardware firewall" do I still need to install a software Firewall.

I see no need for a software firewall other then the Sp2 firewall regardless of the NF4 firewall.