Essential Software

[spearace]

Because many of us will be installing Windows 7 RC soon, it might be a good idea to have an essential software thread. Basically, the software that you think most of us should install to get the most out of Windows.

My list would include

• Foxit PDF Reader
• Adobe Flash
• Free Download Manager
• Super Anti Spyware
• VLC Media Player

 

[Ian]

I'd agree with all of those Other ones on my list would be:

• FireFox
• FileZilla (if you use FTPs)
• Microsoft Office / Open Office
• CCleaner
• WinRAR

 

[Thrax]

I thought some people would be interested in condensing their installed list of programs by using some addons for Firefox:

Ian, you could trade FileZilla for FireFTP.
Spearace, you could trade Free DL Mgr. for DownThemAll!

As for me, my killer apps are:
Tweetdeck
Firefox
WinRAR
CCleaner
Media Player Classic-Home Cinema
FFDShow
Foxit PDF Reader
Winamp
Trillian
Adobe Flash
Adobe Air
Launchy

 

[Ian]

Ian, you could trade FileZilla for FireFTP.

Thanks - I've not heard of that before so I'll take a look at it . I normally use FTP alongside dreamweaver when I'm modifying websites, so I don't know if I'd load FF as well - but I'll give it a go to see how it works.

 

[Nate]

Thanks - I've not heard of that before so I'll take a look at it . I normally use FTP alongside dreamweaver when I'm modifying websites, so I don't know if I'd load FF as well - but I'll give it a go to see how it works.

If you want the best FTP experience, I would say that SmartFTP is the best.
One of the best features is choosing the amount of workers (for much faster file transfer).

 

[BetaMan]

Blender 3D
Rocketdock
Switcher

Enough said.

 

[Nate]

Blender 3D
Rocketdock
Switcher

Enough said.

Your version of Powertoys for Windows 7?

 

[Ian]

Another couple of suggestions which I've just been reminded about from another thread:

• Acronis Backup - there's also a free version if you own a Maxtor/Seagate drive
• Secunia PSI - incredibly handy vulnerability scanning software.

I also tried FireFTP as you suggested Thrax and I can see why you like it. The way it snaps in to a normal browsing tab is very handy! I can quickly preview sites and upload revisions just by switching tabs.