[closed] What are some "must have" programs for windows 7?

I am in IT and as such I do tons of research on utilities, apps, and programs in general that every user should have on their computer.

I have been researching this for a long time but I want some user input that's not just a review. So, in your opinion, what are some must have programs for Windows 7?

They can be paid and free as long as they are "must-have" programs

windows7 for programs

asked Mar 12 '11 at 22:05

RH510
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closed Apr 21 '11 at 18:06

The question has been closed for the following reason "The question is answered, right answer was accepted" by RH510 Apr 21 '11 at 18:06

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Must have programs in general, not for my specific needs

MalwareBytes

Antivirus Program of your choice

Microsoft Office

CCleaner

Defraggler

Daemon Tools

Audacity

Quick Time Player

Any internet browser except IE

DropBox

answered Mar 13 '11 at 07:23

RedOrangeStudios
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edited Mar 13 '11 at 07:23

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

OpenOffice.org 3

Revo Uninstaller

TrueLaunchBar

Unlocker

uTorrent

VideoLAN

k-lite codec pack

Hotspot Shield

OpenAL

Print_folder_contents.bat

Daemon Tools

Air Audio Server

Air Mouse

AirVideoServer

AnswersThatWork - The Ultimate Troubleshooter

I keep a lot of trouble-shooting software on my laptop and usb storages

answered Mar 13 '11 at 05:27

Geenome
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edited Mar 13 '11 at 05:28

Notepad ++ - Coding in PHP

FileZilla - Upload to my webserver.

Adobe Creative Suite CS5 - Graphic Design, Web Design.

CCleaner - Removing unnecessary files and programs, cleaning the registry.

FormatFactory - Converting files and burning/ripping cd's.

Kaspersky - AntiVirus

XAMPP - Localhost (Webserver in a box).

Gamebooster - Stops unnecessary processes running in the background, makes my computer run more smoothly when playing games.

answered Mar 13 '11 at 06:52

Hugo
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edited Mar 13 '11 at 06:54

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