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DKMikey · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 2:09 pm Post subject: Making my Computer Fresh

Hey, I'm making my computer "fresh" again by installing a copy of Windows Vista SP2 (x86 for 32-bit computers, I have 1 GB RAM). Here are the programs I've kept on my 8 GB USB to install once I get the new version of Vista:

* Google Chrome (http://www.techradar.com/news/internet/web/30-google-chrome-tips-tricks-and-shortcuts-462663)
* CCleaner
* Newest Version of Microsoft Office
* Music (including iDoser)
* Adobe Collection (Photoshop, Flash)
* Homework
* Camtasia Studio 6
* Easy Message (http://www.easymessage.net/download.html)
* Sothink SWF Decompiler
* Winrar PRO
* QuickTime PRO
* Real Player
* Avira AntiVir Premium
* Adobe Flash Player
* Orbit Downloader
* Foxit Reader
* MS Outlook
* Remove Shitty Programs with PCDecrapifier
* Nero
* Lastpass

Are there any other programs I should have (don't mind if they cost money)? Please note that I have have looked at Useful Software & Tools, though that really hasn't helped me much.

Would also like something that doesn't take a lot of RAM. That's why I'm going to use easy message (only like 23 KB or someshit) instead of Trillian Astra.

:^) · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 3:01 pm Post subject:

VLC media player.

DKMikey · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 3:32 pm Post subject:

Karakawe · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 3:46 pm Post subject:

VLC Player is only good for having internal codecs (if that's what you're looking for). For all-intensive purposes, external codecs are just as useful, if not more, and Media Player Classic is a much better-responding program for playback/functionality.

As for the rest of the list:
iDoser is bullshit, but I'm not going to say anything further.
You could try Pidgin instead of Easy Message, just a suggestion.
Realplayer is not a great media player, I would opt for Winamp or even WMP before putting up with Real's crap.
Quicktime only if you need it specifically.
Nero is bloated, but has its uses. See if you can't replace it for your purposes with a few good freeware apps.

There isn't really anything I can think of to add, maybe 7-zip.

DKMikey · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 4:05 pm Post subject:

Karakawe · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 4:17 pm Post subject:

Nero does a lot of things, you'd need to list everything you do with it. PowerISO is a good program for mounting/burning/creating disk images and I like it over Alcohol 120%, although I don't have past experience using Magic ISO.
SUPER is a top freeware media converter, and Handbrake is another. Open-source, cross-platform, with better support and documentation.

DKMikey · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 5:15 pm Post subject:

Luigi · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 6:03 pm Post subject:

Revo Uninstaller.
Uninstalls the selected program and all traces of it.

DKMikey · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 7:28 pm Post subject:

Karakawe · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 8:02 pm Post subject:

Probably goes through the registry as well to delete all traces of programs, so as to not cause system slowdown over time. The Uninstaller in CCleaner under Tools might do this, but I can't really remember right now.

DKMikey · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 8:05 pm Post subject:

hcavolsdsadgadsg · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 8:40 pm Post subject:

CCleaner usually gets everything between the uninstaller and the registry cleanup function.

Not that it matters much, people underestimate the registry. You can have an absolutely enormously bloated registry with basically no impact.

DKMikey · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 11:52 pm Post subject:

I am God. · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 11:53 pm Post subject:

Make sure you have or know where, or know what your proper drivers are for your integrated/own graphics card, sound, and any other add ons.

Shota · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 11:53 pm Post subject:

daemon tool < idk .iso use?
bitmeter < for download freaks that want to see their limit
paint.net < better version of MS paint, not so big
mIRC < for the lolz or chatzilla for firefox
gadwin or snagit < for quick SS taking
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