What software is needed for windows 7. What are the most necessary programs for a computer? Recovering deleted files

Still, I finally decided to write this long-awaited article by many readers. As you understand from its name, we will talk below about the best free computer programs, without which I personally cannot imagine my digital life, which have been installed on all my computers for many years and which have never let me down.

There will be few pictures and a lot of different links, but I hope that all of them will be useful to you, so, as they say, don’t switch...

I want to say right away that absolutely all programs described on the website(there are hundreds of them) I like them and I tested (tested) them all personally - this is the main principle of the site.

Table of contents:

Health when working at a computer

I'm giving away first place for free computer program f.lux, which helps me maintain my vision for many years when working at the monitor during long evenings and nights. I can’t even imagine what would have happened to my eyes without her help. It eliminates the welding effect from the night screen - it automatically adjusts the color temperature of the monitor (not to be confused with brightness).

This indispensable program Works wonderfully in all versions of the operating system, up to Windows 10.

There are also excellent alternatives - also free programs SunsetScreen and (the second one is generally a “bomb”).

Read also on the website:

You will find several more and no less useful computer programs for maintaining health when working at a computer in the corresponding section of the site "Health and computer"- I kindly ask you to pay attention to them.

Computer security

Virus security now provides my computer completely free antivirus 360 Total Security , which is equipped with five (!) protection algorithms. In addition, it has an excellent digital garbage cleaner and a system optimizer built into it - an original solution from the manufacturers, I should note.

Please note that with proper fine tuning any antivirus can be the best for you. For example me for a long time I used the services of paid ESET Nod32 and free Avast! Free Antivirus- both of them saved me many times from the invasion of malware.

I can’t keep silent about the free antivirus scanner Dr.Web CureIt, which brought hundreds of the computers of his friends and acquaintances back to life.

I advise you not to forget and about a good firewall(firewall) - it also plays a huge role in ensuring the security of your operating system.

You will find descriptions of other free and effective means of protecting your computer from viruses in the “Security” section of the site.

Programs to speed up your computer

There will be several winners in this category...

Let's start by speeding up the computer startup. Here my leader will be AnVir Task Manager - a powerful manager of tasks, processes, startup, services, a detector and destroyer of viruses, as well as spyware. It was thanks to this magical program (and a couple more tricks) that I was able to speed up computer startup in up to 9.2 seconds- this is my personal record for this moment time (with Windows 7).

There is a section on the site in which I came across many useful articles on this topic.

How can a computer speed up without periodically cleaning it from digital garbage (logs, “tails” of once deleted programs, etc.). Here my reliable and trusted assistant is the legendary “cleaner” CCleaner. This is the longest-running program on my computers - I’ve been using it since the very beginning of my computer life.

Besides her there is a whole bunch of great “cleaners”, but CCleaner is my favorite.

After cleaning the system, let's optimize its operation - I consider the Advanced SystemCare program to be the leader in this matter. This is a whole combine that has collected a bunch of useful tweaks and utilities under its roof.

A very convenient and understandable program. It can fully automatically optimize the operation of your computer. There is also a manual mode - you yourself specify what and where to improve in the system.

Described on the site and other great optimizers, for example ToolWiz Care.

I continue to list the best free computer programs that I have been using for many years...

Programs for convenient computer work

There are also a couple of leaders in the nomination...

The most amazing free computer program that has incredibly speeded up and improved my computer work is StrokesPlus. It allows you to control your computer with mouse gestures.

It’s just a magical free program, I’ll tell you - it monstrously optimizes interaction with Windows Explorer. I can't imagine my computer life without it.

There is an alternative to this program - gMote, but I like the first one much more.

I consider Clover to be the second best free program that greatly improves the convenience of working on a computer. She adds to the explorer Windows function tabs (remember browsers). As in the previous case, this greatly increases the speed of folder navigation.

This program works great in Windows 7, but the top ten has a number of questions about it - a similar (but not so simple) utility called QTTabBar helped me out. With its help, I implemented tabs at the bottom of the window and enjoy the convenience.

My favorite browser

I can clearly feel how tense many readers are and are already flexing their fingers. to start the holivar on this topic in the comments to the article. Therefore, I emphasize - PERSONALLY MY FAVORITE BROWSER is Mozilla Firefox.

For a couple of years I “sat” on Google Chrome, I really liked the version of Opera called Vivaldi..., but Fire Fox personally suits me best for its flexibility, functionality and the presence of add-ons for all occasions. In terms of speed, all browsers today are like rockets.

Whatever Internet browser you use, don’t forget about . It will save your nerve cells, speed up surfing the web and protect you from clicking on fake links.

Program for automatic driver installation

It is no secret that the fast and high-quality operation of all computer components depends on the availability of up-to-date drivers in the system.

The most convenient, simple, safe and high-quality free computer program that will automatically scan your system with lightning speed and find the most best versions drivers that are suitable specifically for your long-suffering computer and will update them is Snappy Driver Installer (SDI).

Unique Anti-tick

The list of the best free computer programs is completed by a unique and inimitable utility called Unchecky. This is a real killer of various cunning and subtle ticks for installing additional “useful” software, which unscrupulous software manufacturers implement into their installers.

There are simply no analogues to this computer program. Its beauty is in its simplicity, automatic background work and focus on our market. Just imagine - she herself finds and removes most (not absolutely all) nasty jackdaws when installing programs on a computer!

Many program authors are simply furious with it - they are constantly improving their installers and trying to outwit Unchecky, but it also fights them, updating itself frequently. This is the eternal struggle between good and evil.

That's all for today. Of course, these are not all the best free programs for your computer. I haven't mentioned audio players yet, video players,

I’ll give criticism from myself both in relation to the topicstarter and in relation to the enemy)

1. Firewood - no comments here, they are needed. True, for starters (if possible), we update Windows via Windows update (as for Windows 7 and everything above), a good half of the firewood is installed, and that’s all. Why do you need to install firewood from the off-site and the latest ones on the video card (otherwise you won’t work properly) and on the sound card (if it’s not built-in and you’re a hell of a sound guy)))) There are, of course, cases that none of the methods given by the author, it’s not suitable for some kind of crap (such as a USB 3.0 controller on a monoblock motherboard, and there’s no damn disk in the box, and the firewood is on the offsite current on Win10 x64, and on a candybar, out of your ass, 7 x86 should be installed, but without firewood 2 usb ports do not work, DRPs do not help and you have to look for the controller chip and insert another driver altogether, but the main thing is that everything works) But this is an exception.

2. Browser, depending on who you like (someone surfs with Iklorer 5.0 and is fine with it). I won’t say anything against Edg, but browser extensions like AdBlock and BrowSec - well, have more fun with them.

3. Antivirus. A separate topic, of course. A full-time user shouldn't live without it. I completely agree, in Win8-10 the built-in defender is generally a neat thing, it catches everything with a bang, I missed dr web, kaspersky, nod32, but the defender caught everything. Avira, Avast, Comodo and the like ( free versions, I didn’t test paid ones) it’s still trash, they let in viruses, and quite serious ones, after this I don’t install them and don’t recommend them to anyone. In general, in Windows 7 too (with latest updates) there is a built-in defender, but I can’t say anything about its operation, so if you have Windows 7, XP you need to install something like dr web, kaspersky, nod32.

4. Archiver. Built-in archiver...hmm...to be honest, I see zip less often, but rar is more common, especially in a corporate environment. WinRar is paid, this is its main disadvantage, 7Zip is required to be installed, it reads just a lot of archive formats, it’s great to use as a console archiver for Reserve copy, easy and most importantly free.

5. Codecs yes, definitely yes at home. Provided that you download movies somewhere and watch them on your computer. Among the population, this type of viewing is becoming a thing of the past. No one has been downloading films and TV series for a long time - they watch online, watch online on smart TV, watch online on a tablet, etc., etc. Codecs were relevant at the dawn of the development of peer-to-peer networks, when providers created their own local networks in cities/districts of the city and everyone hung in flylinkDC++, pumped up pyrobytes of films for themselves (which, by the way, they never watched), the films were in extremely different formats. Well, you can plug it into your home computer, just in case, but definitely not into your office computer. No codecs.

6. PDF, I once used it back in the distant version 4.0, in general I was happy with the interface and functionality, but in the latest versions it has become very heavy, it is constantly crashing to update, starts its own services and positions itself in security reports as an information collector on par with google, apple, etc., so I’m starting to abandon it. A good alternative to FoxitReader - lightweight and convenient. Regarding djvu “and the masses of different formats”, I haven’t seen djvu for a long time (at university there were only books on calculus and linear algebra in this format), if anyone is really interested in heaps of books scanned in poor quality, then you can download djvu viewer without installation, but “mass of other formats” doesn’t even come to mind what it could be and who might need it.

7. Office applications of any kind (well, when installing, we select Word and Excel, the rest is of course not needed at home), on a corporate computer, plus PowerPoint and Outlook, by the way, you can also use the mailer at home, it’s a convenient thing. And there are so many documents on the Internet in doc and xls format, so it’s impossible to live without an office and people often take work home to finish a sign, some document, or even a presentation. If you do everything according to Feng Shui (Feng Shui in the field of copyright), then set up an open office - it will fit right into your home.

8. Disk images. Here UltraIso (by the way, paid, if anything) is needed by administrators, enikeys and others like them, and usually at work or for work purposes, it’s very good at collecting system images (the required wim archive is added to the original msdn image), boot disks are recorded (and in vain the critic shouts that the disks are like mammoth shit and we’re all suckers here, this is a hot topic at enterprises, and in some places even necessary - where the computers are categorized, who knows will understand), bootable flash drives etc. The average user doesn’t need UltraIso, especially since he needs to crack it additionally. “Win10-8 works with images out of the box - you are all suckers” the question is broader than it might seem, at the moment 7% is the market share of Windows XP, 50% is the market share of Windows 7 (MacOS - 9%, *nix - 2%) , draw conclusions about the work from the box with images))) Almost all games come in iso images, so at home DTLite won’t be superfluous for me; at work I don’t need it.

9. Skype is a rather individual thing, if you communicate with relatives from another city, then yes (or at work you organize something like a conference between branches). And now everyone is on telegram and wats"up, there are even video calls on mobile phones (:-D even the mail agent has it) and cellular has become quite cheap.

10.Torrent. Well, at home, yes, everyone seems to use this thing, but at work, of course not. some other incomprehensible rocking chairs are not needed, there are enough built-in ones in browsers. Still, we don’t download IE 4.0 via the dial-up channel (just don’t disconnect, just don’t disconnect!!! aaaaa!!! if anyone remembers Masyanya))))

12. Flash player. Well, if you’re into watching videos of all sorts of shit on the Internet, then you can put it on, but at work, definitely not.

13. Player. Well, if you install K-lite codecs, then install the MPC (media player classic) player with them, a great thing, IMHO you don’t need an extra hat on your computer, and the player built into Windows is also ok.

14. Well, recording discs...again, Nero (I have nothing against an excellent program in its class) - it’s paid (copyrights, feng shui and all that). Just burn a disc or a disc with music - Windows (starting from 7) and the built-in player handle this perfectly. If you really want something special, then there is a free analogue of BurnAwareFree, the standard theme. There is also freemake video converter - it burns discs, DVD can make menus and navigation.

15. Punto Switcher- well, it tastes. I always set this for myself, though only at work; at home she didn’t give up. Unless someone types a lot of something (well, that is, works at home). In general, a convenient thing.

16. Remote access. Again teamviewer and ammy admin paid. If you want to work even harder helping everyone. This is if you have some kind of outsourced office, then yes, these programs are needed (oh my God, a violation of copyright and feng shui). And the enterprise has RDP. In general, there are some at home (if there is a white IP, of course), but at home I don’t recommend allowing it.

Each operating system has its own advantages and disadvantages, weighing them, you have to make a choice in favor of one system or another. There are many programs for each OS and many more are being developed. Although Windows 7 can be said to be morally outdated, since after its release Windows 8 had already appeared on sale and Windows 10 is being prepared for its imminent release.

With the release of new versions of operating systems, improved versions of old useful programs appear or completely new software is developed - this has happened since the advent of Windows 7. To work comfortably in the operating system, you need various applications and programs, so-called software for Windows 7. For example, programs for downloading files from the Internet, for cleaning the system, antiviruses, browsers, media players and other useful programs will be useful.

Tweak-7

Tweak-7 is a system cleaning program. The utility works with various system settings, the registry and the startup list. Also, using the program you can configure Internet connections, browser and mail.

Without applying manual setting system, you can trust the program and perform the function automatically Windows settings 7. Tweak-7 generally optimizes operation and speeds up system performance. Additionally, several useful tools are integrated into the tweaker, for example, a defragmenter and a hard drive cleaner.

Start Menu X

Start Menu X was previously known as Start Menu 7, but the name changed with the release of Windows 8. The program is designed to optimize Windows systems, in particular Windows 7. The utility is specially developed as a convenient replacement standard menu Start on Windows.

Start Menu X lets you create, edit, and move menu items, which opens up many possibilities, such as creating a list of frequently used folders so you can open them quickly. The utility differs from similar ones in its unique flexibility in configuration, which allows you to create a menu to your liking.

Windows 7 Manager

Windows 7 Manager is another program for Windows optimization 7. The functionality of the program includes the ability to set up Internet connections, clean up the hard drive and work with the registry, as well as a large number of functions, tools and settings of various system parameters.

Using Windows 7 Manager, you can increase the speed of booting or shutting down your computer and improve the performance of your computer as a whole. The utility also provides detailed information about the system and hardware of the computer.

Download Master

Download Master is a very convenient and beautiful download manager. The program quite effectively solves the tasks assigned to it - download speed, continuation of interrupted downloads and management of downloaded files.

Download Master integrates tightly with browsers, allowing it to replace standard download tools with itself. The program has a scheduled download function, can download files from ftp servers and supports the installation of plugins to expand its functionality.

STDU Viewer

The free STDU Viewer program is a simple and convenient tool for viewing electronic documents, text files and images. The program allows you to work simultaneously with several documents that open in separate tabs.

In functionality STDU Viewer added the ability to adjust the brightness and contrast of a document, search for documents, convert electronic documents into graphic formats and many others.

7-Zip

7-Zip is a free archiver that differs from others in its high compression ratio. The program has a wide range of capabilities, high speed of archiving files, the ability to create self-extracting archives and the ability to protect archives with a password and encryption.

The archiver is integrated into Windows Explorer, which adds convenience to working with the program. 7-Zip supports popular archive formats and at the same time works with its own format.

Windows 7 Codec Pack

Windows 7 Codec Pack is a set of necessary codecs for correct playback of multimedia files. The set consists of the most popular codecs, utilities, filters, plugins and other tools.

In the virtual world, as in the real world, it is often necessary to hide important data from third parties. In the real world, we do this with a safe, a personal locker with a key, and so on. In the virtual world it looks about the same, hiding personal data (files, photos, documents, videos) using passwords.

Each of us needs to maintain order both in our home, car and in our own head. Without order in our heads, how can we correctly formulate our new ideas? Clutter in any area drains us and adds a lot of stress.

One of the most deplorable problems that can sooner or later appear on computers is the failure of its most important component - the hard drive. Usually only 50% of hard drives reach the 6th year of operation. If it fails, all your data is irretrievably lost.

It's been a while since we talked about speeding up and optimizing your computer. So, we would like to recommend you a very powerful and useful program to speed up your computer. This program is called Smart Defrag 4, it is included in the paid package of utilities of the Advanced SystemCare program. And it speeds up the computer by defragmenting disks and it copes with its task with a bang.

Do you work in the office or at home on a computer and would like to improve your performance and efficiency with programs? This way you can spend the saved time on something else. Yes, it is possible, the main thing is to understand the logic of the program.

I spent a long time choosing which computer to buy, and finally here it is - standing on the table, the Windows screen saver is on the screen, and what to do next? After purchasing, the first question that comes to mind is what programs are needed for the computer. I saw something somewhere, heard something somewhere, in general my head is a mess!

Paid or free?

It just so happens that free programs alone are not enough, it turns out somewhere 50/50. I in no way advocate using cracked versions, but this is our reality that “cracked” programs are used everywhere. In my experience, to solve almost any problem there is at least one free program that is sufficient. But paid ones are usually more convenient and with more functions. But they are needed for large-scale work or for professional activities.

Computer programs for every day

No matter how hard Microsoft tries to modernize its operating system, a clean OS can only be used in limited conditions - for example at work, where installing additional programs is prohibited or there are no rights.

Antivirus – necessary protection

I have already touched on the topic of antivirus more than once. An absolutely necessary thing on any computer. Perhaps an antivirus is the only program that is needed for a computer, which is better to buy and live in peace. Paid versions eliminate the headache of searching for updated keys and signature databases. Our most common ones are:, and. Which one to choose is a personal matter for everyone. No one will provide 100% protection, so just choose which one you like best.

Alternative browser

For the convenience of using the Internet, you will need to install one of the alternative Internet browsers to replace the standard Internet Explorer. Popular in our area, etc. All of them are free and very useful programs for the computer. Today, Google's browser is rapidly gaining popularity. This is undoubtedly one of the best browsers, but everyone has their own preferences.

By default, it cannot work with such a common archive format as “.rar”. Probably in the West everyone only uses zip. I install a shell that supports all the necessary archive formats, including “.zip”. WinRAR is built into the operating system, allowing you to work with archives from the context menu in Explorer. As an alternative, I can recommend the program. It also has all the necessary functions, but it cannot pack into the “.rar” format. But it can unpack the “.7z” format.

Office suite

A must-have for working with texts and tables. Although I included this in the mandatory list, not everyone needs it. But I have never seen a computer without Microsoft Office or its free equivalent.

Acrobat Reader

You will need it to read PDF books. PDF is the most common format for documentation, books and instructions. It won't work without a special program. Acrobat Reader This is a completely free program.

Skype

A program for free communication around the world via the Internet. Supports voice, video and chat. An indispensable thing for communication, in addition to social networks. To do this, you will need a microphone (read), headphones and a web camera (for video communication), as well as an installed program on both computers of the interlocutors. It also allows you to call landlines and mobile phones, but this is no longer free. I already wrote earlier.

Programs for advanced

I showed what programs are needed for a computer in a minimal variety. For the more advanced, I recommend another package of software.

After installing the drivers, first of all I install the file manager. This program provides convenient access to the file system, replacing the standard Windows Explorer. It is much more convenient to copy, move, change files. I advise everyone! My work with the computer begins with the launch of Total Commander.

Mail client

To check their email, a person usually goes to a website, for example mail.ru, and looks at the “Inbox” folder. But it is much more convenient to use special programs - email clients, especially if you have more than one email account. The program connects to the server and downloads all mail to the computer. You can view it without browser delays, quickly switching between boxes. I recommend

On a “clean” newly installed Windows, for normal operation it is simply necessary to install many more programs, because without them, as you understand, there is nowhere. Let's try to make a small list of the most necessary programs for a computer, without which full use of a computer is simply impossible. Please note that in the article, in the description of any program there is a link to it working version
So...

The most necessary and important program is your antivirus protection.It is usually divided into 4 categories: antivirus, firewall, comprehensive protection and computer scanning programs. I prefer comprehensive protection, consisting of an antivirus + firewall. At the moment I am using one of the free ones - Avast! I would recommend using only the most proven anti-virus programs: Kaspersky, Norton, ESET(nod32), DrWeb, Avast, Panda, McAfee and other popular ones. In general, it's a matter of taste. If you don’t want to pick up some Trojan, be sure to install it!

Next we will install the archiver. Since most files on the Internet are in archives (.rar .zip .7z), we will definitely need an archiver program. I suggest using two simultaneously: WinRar and 7Zip.
Their differences can be described in one line: WinRar- a beautiful and advanced archiver, but with 7zip it’s free. Well, as a bonus - only an archiver 7zip opens archives in .7z format

Next on the list we will have disc burning program(although in recent years I have increasingly begun to doubt its need... I use discs once every 3 months). Dominates here Nero, the most popular program for recording discs (the fact that it’s paid doesn’t bother anyone). I can recommend as a free alternative ImgBurn or shareware Ashampoo Burning Studio- the functionality is less, but for its main task - burning discs - it is more than enough.

Further... we need Office. And most likely - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.). I think there is no need to describe it - you yourself know perfectly well what it is. For lovers of free software, I can recommend Open Office or better yet LibreOffice- they are almost as good as the brainchild of Microsoft Corporation, and they work with Microsoft formats without problems.

Now we'll look at codecs. Why is this thing needed? And so that when watching your favorite film, you, dear readers, do not have any problems. Without them, many video and audio formats simply will not play! The most popular codec package is K-Lite Codec Pack. By the way, a very good video player is installed with it - Media Player Classic.

Video viewer necessary for any PC user. Even if you have a brand new home theater, very often you have to watch a variety of videos on your computer - from clips to video seminars. They will cope with this task perfectly KMplayer And QuickTime Player.

Listening to music- It’s simply not possible to listen to music using the standard Windows Media Player, no matter how hard the developers try... the 2 most popular players are suitable for this purpose: Winamp And AIMP. The second player consumes less resources, and is also free. But even here it’s a matter of taste and habit. For example, I use two.

I would also recommend universal players which read both video and audio files without problems: GOM Media Player And VLC media player- they read all formats and by the way they are completely free!

Also, to use the Internet you need to install Internet browser.
Don't use the standard one Internet Explorer so that viruses can be transmitted through it?
Download from this link

After purchasing a new computer or laptop, you will definitely need programs to solve various problems: creating text documents, watching movies, chatting with friends, etc. However, as after. Indeed, in this case, local drive C will be formatted and all files will be deleted.

What programs are needed for a computer or laptop? There are a lot of them. This article contains the most important ones - those that are installed on almost every second PC or laptop. Therefore, if you want to know what programs are needed after installing Windows, I recommend that you familiarize yourself with the list below.

For convenience, an example is given of what programs are needed for a Windows 7 computer. Moreover, in the order in which it is recommended to install them. Although all these programs are also needed for PCs and laptops running Windows 10, 8 or XP.

The first thing you need to do after setting up Windows and installing drivers is to protect your computer or laptop. That is, install an antivirus. It is not recommended to install other programs without it, as you may get a virus. And you may even have to reinstall Windows. Again.

There are more than enough antiviruses today. Free ones include:

• Avast;
• Avira;
• Comodo Antivirus.

There is also NOD32, Dr.Web, Kaspersky Anti-Virus.

Which one is better to choose? This is a purely personal matter. Everyone chooses what they like best. Personally, I use Kaspersky Internet Security. There are no viruses, the computer works fine. In general, I have no complaints.

Browser for comfortable gatherings on the Internet

Any version of Windows already has Internet Explorer (IE) installed by default. But the question is: who uses it? It’s not for nothing that they joke on the Internet that Internet Explorer is a browser for installing other browsers. Or maybe this is not a joke at all, because in most cases it is so: IE is launched only once in its life to install another browser - Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari.

Which is better? And again it's a matter of taste. Therefore, choose the one you like best. Unlike antiviruses, the differences between browsers are mostly purely visual. Therefore, it is not so important what exactly you choose, the main thing is that it is convenient to use.

Office suite Microsoft Office

There is also a free competitor to OpenOffice, but it is used much less often. Perhaps for the reason that many users have not even heard of its existence.

Which version is better to use? If a computer or laptop is too weak and is designed for work, then Microsoft Office 2003 will be enough. And in order to open files in .docx and .xlsx formats (they are created in the program of new versions from 2007 and higher), you only need to additionally install a compatibility package from Microsoft.

Archivers

Typically, to transfer folders with files over a network, they are packed into an archive and then transferred to the recipient. Firstly, it’s more convenient. Secondly, archivers compress files, reducing their size. But to open such an archive, you need to install this program.

Popular archivers today:

• WinRAR;
• WinZip;

Each of them does an excellent job, so choose any one.

Here are the programs you need for your computer and laptop. This is the minimum set, which is enough to work and perform basic tasks.

This is clearly not enough for home use. Therefore, let’s continue our list and consider what programs are needed for the average user’s PC.

Audio and video codecs

We usually watch movies and listen to music on our home computer or laptop. And in order for all video and audio formats to open without errors, you need to install a codec package.

For example, K-Lite Code Pack is popular today. There are several versions of this program, so it is best to install the full version (“Full”).

Audio and video players

The K-Lite Code Pack also has a built-in video player - Media Player. In principle, it is enough to watch movies of any format (avi, mp4, mkv).

Alternatively, you can install KMPlayer. This is also a popular video player: simple, convenient and, perhaps, the loudest (for some users this is extremely important).

There are 2 excellent programs for listening to music - Winamp and Aimp. They are quite similar, so you can install either one. If you listen to music online (VKontakte or somewhere else), then you don’t have to install the audio player.

Programs for reading PDF files

Most often, people come across PDF files during their studies (books, essays, manuals, etc.). Sometimes they slip through at work - in the form of reports, documents, etc. To open PDF files, you can install Foxit Reader or Acrobat Reader. Both of them are free.

These 7 programs are enough for the average owner of a home computer or laptop.

And finally, let's look at what programs will be needed after reinstalling Windows for advanced users who actively use the Internet and play games.

Messengers for communication

You can communicate with friends not only through VKontakte. One of the popular programs today is Skype (by the way, it can also be installed on a smartphone). She supports text chat, as well as voice and video communication. That is, you can call your friends and see them through a web camera.

Another popular option is ICQ. It's also ICQ. Also an excellent program for instant text messaging.

Instead of ICQ, you can also install QIP. It is simple and convenient and takes up less space than ICQ.

Disc burning programs

Discs are recorded quite rarely today, but still. Nero is considered a popular DVD burning program. If you don't use it often, you can install Nero Mini - it takes up less space.

Another option is CDBurnerXP. The program is free and also takes up little space.

Reading ISO images

For those who like to play computer games, you will need a program that can open .iso or .mdf files. After all, sometimes games are recorded in these formats. In this case, Daemon Tools or Alcohol 120% are suitable.

Direct X

Also, to be able to play games you will need the latest version of Direct X. Where can I find it? As a rule, along with any game, a set of additional software is always included, including Direct X. Therefore, when installing the game, simply check the “Install Direct X” box.

That's all. Now you know what programs you need for your computer or laptop after installing Windows. Although it is not at all necessary to install them all. Simply go through this list and select only what you need.

The seventh generation operating system from Microsoft is the most popular OS among all currently existing ones, and, of course, the most successful of the Windows family. This is the last “OS”, which was a not fully optimized tool for working with a computer, requiring modifications and configurations. Starting with Windows 8, the procedure for installing and configuring the operating system has become accessible to the majority of average users, and the system itself has received, by default, many useful tools for working with documents and files. In the case of Windows 7, users had to independently install the most necessary programs for the computer.

Let's look at the package of the most necessary software, which must certainly be present on any modern or not the most modern PC running the legendary “Seven”.

Uninstallers
Perhaps the first of the most necessary programs, which are recommended to be installed immediately after installing/reinstalling Windows 7, are uninstallers. The seventh generation OS is a representative of the old line of systems, when they could easily be “ruined” by installing an excessive number of unnecessary programs, utilities and games. Therefore, users are recommended to use special uninstallers that allow them to remove existing programs without a trace, restoring the computer to the state it was before installing unnecessary software.
And among uninstaller programs, two obvious leaders can be distinguished:
CCleaner;
Uninstall Tool

Both solutions allow you to perform comprehensive removal of programs from your computer, however, unlike its opponent, the Uninstall Tool is a paid software. However, finding a key or crack on the Internet for home use of the software is not so difficult.
As for CCleaner, this tool is also capable of removing programs installed on the system efficiently and without leaving a trace. In addition, the “software” also has a set of functions for cleaning the computer.

Programs for media files.
Of course, when it comes to what programs are needed for a computer with Windows 7, we must not forget that at home computers are often used for entertainment. And entertainment, first of all, is watching films and television series, listening to music. And for all this to be played correctly, the system must have not only the appropriate players, but also codec packages. Probably for fans of newer representatives Windows family This will be news, but versions released before Windows 8 were not able to play all media file formats by default.
Therefore, first of all, the most necessary programs for Windows 7 are tools such as K-Lite Mega Codec Pack. This software includes all the necessary codecs to play most of the media formats known today. In addition, the software also includes a simple, concise and fast media player “Media player Classic”, which is indispensable when viewing video files.

Archivers
Next on the list of programs you need after reinstalling Windows 7 are archivers. This, as they say, is our everything, because most files downloaded from the Internet are packed into archives. And, which will again be news for users of newer versions of Windows, “Seven” by default is not trained to open files in the “.rar” format, etc.
Therefore, it is recommended that immediately after installing the OS you think about installing the following software to choose from:
WinRar;
7zip.

These two options will be enough for you, because these are unprecedented leaders in the field of unpacking any archives. As for leadership among these two software giants, WinRar certainly wins the battle for leadership, but this “software” has one drawback - it is paid. However, here there is no need for users to even think about activators or cracks, because the software does not require a mandatory purchase, and users can continue to use it for decades. The only inconvenience will be an annoying window notifying them that the program needs to be purchased.
If you do not want to see such pop-up information on your PC screen, then you should think about installing the 7zip archiver.

Web browsers
Of course, we must not forget about something without which today it is truly impossible to imagine any computer, laptop, tablet or even smartphone. We are talking about a web browser, a program that allows us to access the Internet. And here the answer to the question of what browser programs are needed after installing Windows 7 has three options:
Mozilla Firefox;
Opera;
Google Chrome.

We strongly recommend that you do not pay attention to other analogues, such as the browser from Yandex, Amigo and other dubious software solutions. Often this software is built on the basis of Google Chrome, and will bring nothing but annoying advertising and unnecessary plugins into your life.
The choice should be made on user-recognized, world-famous, convenient and reliable browsers, which we listed above. They all have their advantages. However, for the average user to highlight any significant differences between such software almost impossible. Therefore, you can make a choice in favor of the browser interface that best suits your preferences.

Work with documents
Even if the list of the most necessary programs for Windows 7 is selected for a home computer, text editors must be present in it. And among the most suitable options are the following:

Microsoft Office is an application that includes all the necessary tools for working with text documents, tables, presentations, databases, etc. It is offered for use only for a fee, but you can always find solutions for using the software in the form of license code generators and cracks;

Libre Office is a completely free analogue of the office software package from Microsoft, which includes all the most necessary tools for text editing, working with tables and presentations.
These two options will be more than enough for both home use, and for work.

Antivirus
The last thing on the list of the most necessary programs for Windows 7 we want to mention is antivirus software. If in Windows 10 the standard “Defender” is at a high level and, in principle, does not require replacement with any analogues, then the standard “Firewall” of Windows 7 from antivirus software has, alas, only a name, and requires mandatory replacement.

The most suitable options for use include Avast antivirus. This is shareware software that offers a full range of tools to reliably protect your computer from malware, Trojans and other “evil spirits” that are so often found on the Internet.
The free version includes all the functionality needed for safe use computer. The only thing that users need to use Avast software for free is to provide their email address to complete the registration procedure.
This was a list of the most necessary programs for Windows 7, which are necessary for correct and comfortable work on a computer or laptop running the legendary OS. As for further optimization of the system, the software should be installed solely at the discretion and needs of the users. This applies to graphic editors, instant messengers, cloud systems and services, remote support utilities, email clients and other software that can be found on the Internet.
We recommend not to overdo experiments and not bet too much unnecessary programs to your PC as this may affect your computer's speed in the future.

18.03.2016

When installing or reinstalling Windows you will need to reinstall the most necessary programs for your work. If you are doing this for the first time, a trivial question may arise regarding what programs are needed?

There is no single list for everyone. The set of preferred programs varies from person to person. In this article we will tell you only about the most necessary ones, including those that you will use from the first seconds of working with your new device. operating system. So ?

Start with drivers

Anew installed system Windows 7 on a computer can immediately open many different formats and types of files. However, installing the same system on a laptop, you may encounter difficulties. It may not contain suitable drivers for various devices. For example, for a video card. And here you may stumble over the problem of performing some operations that are familiar to you. In this case, full communication with the computer will become impossible.

There are two ways out of this situation. The first thing is to find the disk that usually comes with any computer or laptop. If your computer has been upgraded, this disk may not be suitable. For laptop there is next option– download drivers from the manufacturer’s official website. The company, as you understand, is indicated on the case and, most likely, written in rather large letters, and the model, most often, is written on the bottom of the laptop after the name of the manufacturer with the note “ Model».

If the above option does not suit you for some reason, use the program, which you can download from official website. This program will automatically select the necessary set of drivers for your computer.

There is another, most complex and time-consuming option - searching for each of the drivers on the Internet. manual mode. To do this, we recommend that you have patience and a good antivirus.

CompDude warns : If you are looking for drivers yourself, selecting each one separately, be sure to download them only from the official website of the manufacturer of a particular component or device.

Install antivirus

Having sketched out a list of necessary programs, do not rush to download and install them. Everything has its time! First, you should make sure your computer is protected by installing an antivirus. Before installing an antivirus program, you should not use the Internet or visit any sites that you are not confident in. Having caught a virus on the network, you may need to go back to the very beginning, namely, to the beginning of installing Windows 7. Use only trusted sites, consult with friends. Make sure the downloaded version of the antivirus is up to date. Outdated software will not be able to protect your computer from modern viruses. If possible, update the antivirus database.

You can find out more about what antiviruses exist, which one is best to choose for your computer and laptop, as well as where to download suitable antivirus software at .

Specialists Microsoft regularly release updates for Windows, which also includes all sorts of improvements, bug fixes, etc. Installing such updates will increase your computer's security against threats that are constantly trying to ruin your life. However, this is far from the only reason why you simply need to care about updating the system. Many programs need latest versions and improvements. They may slow down, not work, or not install at all. Versions with built-in updates and basic software are not uncommon on the Internet. Having installed one of these assemblies, you may not need to update the system in the near future. However, it is extremely difficult to find a high-quality assembly that can meet all your expectations.

Codecs for audio and video
operating system Windows 7 includes a standard set of codecs for video playback and audio playback. However, these codecs do not support all formats. You are likely to encounter difficulty playing some video files or music. To increase the number of formats, you will need to install additional package codecs. One of the most complete collections is, which you can download at this link. This collection includes a pretty good Media Player Classic. Thanks to it, all popular file formats will be available on your computer.

Still, what programs are needed for windows computer 7 ?

You have done minimal system preparation: installed codecs, drivers and antivirus. Now let's look at the programs needed to open and work with all the files that the average PC user might need.

1. 
   A browser is a program for searching all kinds of information on various websites. Thanks to it, you can download the necessary program, find your favorite movie or music, send a letter, communicate via in social networks and share multimedia files. When installing Windows 7 the browser will be installed automatically Internet Explorer. Its functionality is not suitable for every user. However, thanks to it you can download from the Internet any convenient one for you.

On our website you can find an article about what browsers exist for a computer and, after reading , choose the one that suits you best.

1. Microsoft Office.

This software package was created for editing and creating text documents, tables, presentations, etc. Most users cannot imagine a computer without programs Excel And Word, which are the main subroutines Microsoft Office presented on official website.

If you don't have enough money to buy this program, use it free analogue OpenOffice.org, or other software with similar functionality.

1. Audio and video player.

Although this is not mandatory, it is still desirable software, since few people are satisfied with the functionality of a standard media player integrated into Windows OS.

Suitable for watching videos WinPlayer or VLC , supporting all current video formats. The ability to play them is limited only by the capabilities of your video card and the performance of the PC as a whole.

But for audio playback, the good old one, well known to everyone, will be quite enough or alternatively, AIMP . If you like to listen to music in lossless formats, we recommend using a simple and convenient Foobar 2000 , which can be downloaded from this link.

This program will help you view images that are stored on your computer. Internal, similar program systems Windows 7 , of course, will be able to open all pictures and photographs, however, the abundance of its capabilities is extremely small. This forces users to look for additional programs such as ACDSee Photo Software or others similar. The first is a professional program that allows you not only to open and view, but also to edit images. The second is free, however, many photography lovers sympathize with it. You can download it at official website.

1. Foxit Reader.

The program is designed to view files in pdf format. Almost everything modern companies issue their catalogues, drawings, documents, brochures specifically in this format. Programs from Windows, working with pdf does not exist today. A competitor to modern and nimble Foxit is a well-known program Adobe Acrobat Reader, which you can download from this link.

Download Foxit Reader you can on official website.

1. Archiver.

A proven archiver designed to reduce file volume. This program will help you send files via e-mail, combining them. You don't need to send and drag into email separate files, it is enough to transfer the archive created in advance. The competitors of this program were free 7- Zip, WinZip and others.

You can download the trial version at developer website.

Thanks to this program you can burn data to CD and DVD media. These media are losing their popularity every year. This is facilitated by the growth of information on the Internet, hard disks and Flash media. A standard Windows 7 program such as Windows Media Can burn music discs, DVDs and CDs. Windows DVD Studio will help you create a DVD video disc. That's all functionality standard programs Windows is ending. For those who want to have a little more options, we recommend installing Nero Buring ROM or Ashampoo Burning Studio . These are the most convenient and quite popular programs in this area. However to the average user The free one, which you can download, will suffice from here.

A program that creates virtual emulation of a CD/DVD drive. This program will be able to open images of game discs and programs you found on the Internet. Disk image – full copy laser disk with information recorded on it. Such a disk should not be inserted into a mechanical one, but into virtual drive, which works similarly. - a free, fairly popular program. An analogue of this program is Alcohol 120% and derivatives.

Download DAEMON Tools Lite you can by this link(official site).

1. Skype.

A program for instant exchange of data and messages, as well as video messages. You will be able to make video calls to users from all over the world, as well as write to them text messages, exchange multimedia files, organize conferences.

You can read more about Skype, as well as where to download it, here . If for some reason this program you are not satisfied, we recommend that you read.

1. Punto Switcher (optional).

A unique program for automatic switching languages ​​on your keyboard. The most popular keyboard layouts in our country are Russian and English. If necessary, the user can change the layout himself using hot keys or the language button on the desktop. However, rapid parallel communication on social networks, Skype and ICQ can make you make an involuntary mistake. Russian text will be typed in English layout. The result will be something similar to “dfjnkjdfldf”. The program will automatically track the writing language and, if necessary, independently change the layout. You can download this utility .

The programs we have reviewed are useful, but not required. If codecs, drivers are installed, an antivirus is installed, the system is updated - everything will work. The specifics of the work and your preferences will help you understand what programs are needed for a windows 7 computer? The list we present may differ greatly from the list of programs you need.