First time Windows 7 installation

[Garyvdh]

Just got to http://ninite.com/ and choose the apps you want and then download the installer!

These also do the same thing or similar...
http://allmyapps.com/
http://www.freenew.net/
http://www.smartinstallerpack.com/

[skusku]

I would add VLC to the list along with klite codecs.
Nero
Flash player
Winamp

But thats just me

[NomNom]

I would add VLC to the list along with klite codecs.
Nero
Flash player
Winamp

But thats just me

VLC is on the list already, you don't need codecs or Winamp on a Office Pc since there is Windows Media Player

[Tim the Techxpert]

If it is for office or even personal use I would want to have a simple messaging and even VOIP tool. I use SKYPE at home and in the office. Simple to use and gets communication round faster than email does. If you are going to be making calls to other offices then it can save you a lot of money on telecommunication costs. For overseas communications I use it a lot to suppliers in Europe.

[goofball]

Just got to http://ninite.com/ and choose the apps you want and then download the installer!

These also do the same thing or similar...
http://allmyapps.com/
http://www.freenew.net/
http://www.smartinstallerpack.com/

Thank you so much for that dude!!!

I used one of those once before but forgot what it was called. Such a awesome idea!

[Duff-Man]

This is the first PC I ever installed Windows 7 on (don't get me started), and I was wondering what essential programs Windows need on a fresh install.

My frustration is endless since there is no central repository for software, I would have thought MS would have figured that out by now... anyway.

So far I have installed:
vlc
Thunderbird
MS Live Essentials (part of system update)
7 zip
AVG Free
LibreOffice
Google Chrome
System Updates

Added:
MSE
Adobe Reader
Image Resizer

What else is useful/necessary for a Windows based office PC?

Don't forget all of your drivers and possibly Nero.

[robertwj]

please please remove avg

[robertwj]

and dont forget cdburnerxp! http://www.filehippo.com/download_cdburnerxp/

[ponder]

Don't forget all of your drivers and possibly Nero.

Bloatware.

[chan0o]

Some handy stuff to add to your list:
- WINRAR
- GIMP (open source version of photoshop)
- also the stuff others have said, java runtime, flash player

lastly, get a proper anti virus software (comodo, kaspersky, paid avast)

[Stokstert]

Treesize free