Important Utilities

• 7-Zip

  • Open source Windows utility for manipulating archives. Formats 7z, ZIP, GZIP, BZIP2 and TAR are supported fully, other formats can be unpacked.

  • http://www.7-zip.org/

• Disk Defragmenter

  • This one is already built into Windows. It is a great tool to maintain and increase the performance of your Hard Drive. It takes a good hour or so to run.

  • Start → All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Disk Defragmenter

• CCleaner

  • CCleaner is the number-one tool for cleaning your Windows PC. It protects your privacy online and makes your computer faster and more secure. Easy to use and a small, fast download.

  • http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

• Adobe Reader

  • Adobe Reader software is the global standard for electronic document sharing. It is the only PDF file viewer that can open and interact with all PDF documents. Use Adobe Reader to view, search, digitally sign, verify, print, and collaborate on Adobe PDF files.

  • http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/

• Windows Live Essentials

  • Now in one installation, Windows Live Essentials gives you instant messaging, e-mail, blogging, photos, and more.

  • http://download.live.com/

Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Anti-Malware

• Microsoft Security Essentials

  • Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.

  • http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/

• AVG Free Edition

  • AVG Free provides you with basic antivirus and antispyware protection for Windows and is available to download for free.

  • http://free.avg.com/us-en/homepage

• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

  • Malwarebytes is a site dedicated to fighting malware. Malwarebytes has developed a variety of tools that can identify and remove malicious software from your computer. When your computer becomes infected, Malwarebytes can provide the needed assistance to remove the infection and restore the machine back to optimum performance

  • http://www.malwarebytes.org/

Software

• Mozilla Firefox Web Browser

  • With security, stability, speed and much more, Firefox is made for the way you use the Web. Free and easy to install!

  • http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/