Every new Windows computer requires good software to get it running in the best form. Although Windows 7 comes with some good tools but they are not the only tools that your computer needs. So here is a list of top 10 free software that are must have for your new Windows computer. Check them out!
This one is a very useful tool that creates and manages disk partitions on Windows systems. This is a great tool to have even if you are done with creating partitions during the setup process, and have the knowledge of using disk management console to make partitions. This is because it boasts some amazing features like resize, merge or split partitions, converting FAT to NTFS, converting primary partition to logical and the other way around etc.
You can get its personal edition for free but it also has professional and business editions too.
Many branded laptops and desktops come with many useless tools that one should do away with as soon as possible, if you want your computer to run smoothly. So to help you out on this PC Decrapifier is the software you should have. It lets you get rid of all the unwanted and useless software. Check out THIS guide on cleaning up a new PC with PC Decrapifier.
An important thing to do with your computer is to create a system image using the built-in Windows backup and restore center (you are also required to create a system repair disc). As this feature may not be in every edition of Windows, so you should try using a great substitue called Macrium Reflect. It can be used to make an initial system image, and for other things like this when you start using the computer.
4. Ninite
This tool is simply awesome as it takes care of all the hassle of “how to install” when you are installing new things on your computer. This is a all-in-one installer lets you choose and install software at once. Click here to check out a guide on batch installation of programs with Ninite
It is a really good tool to clean uninstall apps and software from your PC. It is way better than the default Add/Remove programs tool. You should definitely have this one in your PC. Click here to check out a guide on using Revo Uninstaller to uninstall programs.
6. CCleaner
CCleaner is my favourite tool when it comes to routine PC maintenance tools. It is the best out there and is extremely handy. It does routine PC maintenance and does away with all the temporary files and data. It is getting better day by day as it gets updated regularly. Click here is check out a guide on using CCleaner.
It is one of the best freeware tool launched by Microsoft. It provides various antivirus vendors, especially those who give fully fledged free versions, a run for their money. It protects your PC from viruses, spyware and malware.
8. Dropbox or Syncback SE
Data backup is one thing that should be done regularly but people tend to dillydally it. This laziness can cause a lot of problems as once the data is lost, it can not be recovered! So tools like Dropbox or Syncback SE come to save the day here. These tools are must have for any PC as they automatically backup your data -- Dropbox backs up online and Syncback keeps data synchronized with an external hard drive.
9. Recuva
Sometimes software like CCleaner, Revo Uninstaller and PC Decrapifier etc delete some files that you need or sometimes you just suddenly delete something that you should not have. Well deleted some important files and want to get them back? Then you can do this by using Recuva. It is a free tool to recover deleted files. Definitely a must have! Check out this tutorial on using Recuva.
VLC media player and Chrome and / or Firefox. These are, ofcourse, must haves. You can also install them at once using Ninite, simply tick their names in Ninite before you starting the installation. Click here to check out our posts on Chrome and Firefox.
