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Today, the presence of a huge number of different utilities allows the user to make a choice based not only on the functionality of the program, but also taking into account their individual needs and preferences. Therefore, often the standard set of programs that are installed with Windows 10 cannot to the fullest satisfy all user needs. That is why most users need an approximate list of programs for a new laptop that are most often used by many users. Here are the most popular programs today.
It’s hard to imagine life on the Internet without an antivirus. The standard virus protection program in Windows 10 is not able to protect you from all the threats that await you on various sites. To surf the Internet calmly and not be afraid that all your files will be stolen or damaged in an instant, you need to install a reliable antivirus. Moreover, most users want it to be free.
- 360 Total Security – provided to all users free of charge. Effectively searches for viruses and removes them instantly. It also has a firewall to protect you from data theft and espionage. The program also has a feature for safely running suspicious programs called “Sandbox”.
- Dr.Web is an antivirus that has earned the trust of many Internet users. Known for its effectiveness in finding and destroying viruses. The program includes an anti-virus scanner, anti-rootkit, preventive protection, mail anti-virus, firewall, anti-virus “watchman”. The company offers its users 30 days of free work.
- Microsoft Security Essentials is another free antivirus from Microsoft. It is easy to use. It consumes few system resources and therefore does not slow down the computer. It works in the background and protects all the time from various viruses and spyware, Trojans, and worms.
- Kaspersky Antivirus - experienced PC users remember this antivirus for its unusual virus detection sound. This antivirus continues to update and get better every year. It protects your computer from virus attacks, prevents threats, protects confidential data, and is also very easy to use.
What antivirus do you use?
Kaspersky Internet Security 35%, 244 vote
I don't use antivirus 15%, 103 vote
Microsoft Security Essentials 9%, 66 votes
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Browser
Fast browser - very important factor convenient and productive work on the Internet. For some, a minimalistic design with a minimum of buttons is important, while for others, the ability to install many add-ons and different themes is important. However, the most popular browsers are:
- Google Chrome– fast and lightweight browser, which focuses on simplicity and convenience. At the same time, it is not devoid of functionality. It has all the most necessary functions for fast and convenient work on the Internet, and also has the ability to install extensions and themes from the store.
- Yandex.Browser - a simple interface and high performance are the most important advantages of this web browser. It has a “Turbo” function, which allows you to increase the speed of browsing pages when the Internet is poor. This browser is also different in that it opens many files directly. Thanks to it, you do not need to install many programs on your computer. The browser opens formats: PDF, DOC, EPUB, FB2 and many others. The browser allows you to install add-ons from the Google Chrome and Opera add-on stores.
- Opera is very similar to its counterparts, although unlike them it also has battery saving features and the ability to enable a free VPN.
- Mozilla Firefox is a browser that calls itself independent and created for the convenience of people, and not for personal profit. It is distinguished by its speed, as well as many privacy settings.
All browsers are distributed free of charge.
Which browser do you prefer?
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Programs for download
A lot of programs, as well as films and games can now be found on torrent resources. To do this you need to have such a program for downloading. μTorrent is the most popular torrent client. High speed works, great functionality, minimum advertising - this distinguishes it from other downloaders. You can also install Mediaget, which opens and downloads not only torrent links, but also magnet links. It is very convenient for downloading TV series and movies, since it allows you to watch them directly in the downloader window, without waiting for the download to finish.
Viewing Images
The standard image viewer in Windows 10 is not bad, but has limited functionality and takes a very long time to open images.
- IrfanView – simple program without designer bells and whistles, which weighs only 1 MB. It is distinguished by its speed. In it you can immediately edit photos, change their format and move them. Can be viewed in a slide show. The program is free and opens everything modern formats images.
- Picasa is a program that recognizes many photo formats and organizes them for quick retrieval. The program allows you to set passwords on albums, as well as edit photos. Also free.
- FastStone Image Viewer - multifunctional program to view images. Allows you to easily manage your images, create music slideshows, quickly edit photos, apply special effects such as watermarks, and much more.
Photo editor
Despite the fact that the standard Paint program is simple and understandable even to a child, its functionality is very limited. You won't be able to open multiple images at the same time, make adjustments, use hotkeys to speed up your work, or use layers for convenience. And this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Paint provides very few tools for working with images. A good alternative is GIMP. It has many tools for photo processing, various effects and filters. But at the same time, the program has an intuitive interface, which allows you to use it without training.
It is also worth noting FastStone Image Viewer, which combines the functions of viewing and quickly editing photos, which helps to significantly save disk space.
Audio player
For those who like to listen to music from a computer, a standard audio player will definitely not be enough. Fortunately, there is now a wide selection of audio players.
- AIMP - nice interface, many functions, support for many formats and much more in one player. There are many skins available for download. The player also comes with an audio converter, which is very convenient for quickly converting one audio file format to another.
- Winamp is a player that has earned trust thanks to many years of work. For some, the name of the program several years ago was generally associated with the music format. The program has huge functionality and supports various plugins.
Video player
On at the moment there is such a thing huge amount convenient and attractive-looking media players that it has become incredibly difficult to choose. However, the most popular ones are:
- Media Player Classic - in order not to separately install codecs for Windows 10, this player installs them immediately with the player. One of the most popular video players. Simple interface and fast speed works - the most best qualities this video player.
- The KMPlayer is an equally popular Windows video player that has a wide variety of settings. Supports many formats.
- Adobe Flash Player - you will simply need to install this player, since it is responsible for playing audio and video in the browser, as well as for running web games.
Office programs for Windows
Office programs are the most important utilities for those who constantly work with documents. The standard Microsoft Office package includes:
- Text editor Microsoft Word;
- Editor for Microsoft Excel tables;
- Microsoft Outlook mail manager;
- A program for creating and editing Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.
Less popular utilities in the MS Office package: Access, InfoPath, Publisher, Visio, Project, OneNote, Groove and others. All of them are distributed on a paid basis.
A good free alternative is OpenOffice.org. It is also aimed at working with various documents. Its only drawback is that it sometimes does not read Microsoft Office formats correctly.
Archiver
An archiver is needed to unpack programs, games or other applications packed in an archive. An archiver is also needed when it is necessary to group all files and documents and send them by mail or instant messenger. Using an archiver, you can protect your files by setting a password on the archive. But first of all, the archiver is still designed to save disk space or reduce the file size for sending over the Internet.
- WinRAR is a very simple and easy-to-use archiver. It quickly archives any files, can open any archives, and allows you to change your appearance. WinRAR has a 40-day free trial. But after this period, the program is not blocked, but continues to work fully, only a window periodically pops up reminding you to purchase a license.
- 7-Zip is a free archiver with high degree compression. It is open source. Lightweight and reads many formats.
System optimization and configuration
Just as every person looks after himself and puts himself in order, you also need to look after your computer so that the system lasts as long as possible and there are no failures. To do this, you need a program that will clean the system of unnecessary files, enable or disable additional functions, speed up the boot and operation of the system, defragment the disk, and much more.
- Acronis Disk Director - designed for quick hard drive optimization. With its help, you can create and manage new disk partitions. You can recover deleted data from disk. The program protects data on the disk and also helps improve the performance of the entire computer.
- Auslogics BoostSpeed is a very popular program that was even advertised on the Discovery Channel. With its help you can speed up your computer and even the Internet. You can also clean up disks and increase free space on your computer, fix errors in the registry, defragment disks, recover deleted files, and protect your private information. It is used to tune Windows 10 for maximum performance. This program combines many functions for which there are usually separate utilities.
- Auslogics Driver Updater - helps you quickly and without unnecessary hassle update all the drivers on your computer.
- Unistall Tool - if you think that by deleting a program you get rid of all its files, then you are very mistaken. In fact, after removing any programs, many small files remain on the disk, which over time heavily load the system. If you delete programs using this utility, then there will be no trace of them left on your hard drive.
- CCleaner is a tool for cleaning your computer from junk. Quickly and effectively copes with its task. It also has functions for uninstalling programs, system recovery, startup settings, and completely erasing disks.
Messengers
If 10 years ago Internet communication was maintained through email, then now there are many instant messengers that allow you to communicate with people from all over the world. Instant messaging makes life much easier not only at work, but also at home. The most popular instant messengers on Windows 10:
- Skype was the first program that allowed Internet users to communicate with each other through video calls. Until now, Skype has not lost its popularity. A very easy and convenient interface, your own funny emoticons, the ability to hold online conferences with 100 people at the same time and many other functions without which many Skype users can no longer imagine their lives. The program is free, you only charge for calls to mobile phones.
- Viber is a very popular program for exchanging free messages to mobile phones. Viber users also actively use the program on their computer, as this allows them not to interrupt conversations, as well as make free calls to the subscriber even without a phone. The program has not only its own emoticons, but also stickers, and has also introduced the function of temporary messages, which are deleted themselves after a while. The program is free, you only charge for additional stickers.
- WhatsApp is another messenger that has gained popularity thanks to its version on smartphones. After a while, it appeared official program to computers. Therefore, if you and your friends or acquaintances communicate via WhatsApp, then it would be a good idea to install it on your computer.
Do you want to install Windows 7 on your computer or laptop, but don’t know how? It's not as difficult as it seems. Although the first time, of course, will be difficult. But, once you figure it out, you will become a real “IT master” and will be able to independently install Windows 7 on any computer or laptop. Especially for this purpose, below there is a detailed, step by step instructions for installing Windows 7.
Before installing Windows 7, print this page. This will make your task much easier. After all, during the installation of Windows 7 there will be no access to the Internet. The only exception is when you have a second PC, laptop or smartphone, from which you can, if necessary, access the site again and see what to do next.
There are several situations when you need to install Windows 7:
- You bought a new laptop or computer. Everything is clear here. In most cases, laptops or PCs either do not have any operating system at all, or do not have the one you need (for example, the ancient MS-DOS).
- You didn’t like Windows 10 or 8, and you want to install the good old “seven”.
- There was a malfunction, a virus or ransomware advertising banner was caught, the computer or laptop does not turn on, etc.
Let's dwell a little on the last point. If problems occur with your computer or laptop, do not rush to reinstall Windows. Firstly, the operating system is reinstalled at the earliest last resort when other methods did not help.
Secondly, remember that after installing Windows, all data is erased, at least on local drive C. And these are all your programs: browsers, video players. And you will have to install everything again.
Thirdly, there is no guarantee that reinstalling Windows will solve the problem. But the files on local drive C will be deleted permanently in any case.
Therefore, first, try to look for other solutions to restore your PC or laptop. For example, the following articles may help you:
You can also always look for other articles on this blog or through Google/Yandex.
If all else fails and you are determined to install Windows 7, then first you need to prepare everything.
Preparing to install Windows 7
The first thing you need to do before installing Windows 7 on a laptop is to copy all important information. At least from local drive C. After formatting, all data on it will be erased.
If you bought new computer or laptop, you can skip this step. In all other cases, this is a prerequisite!
Therefore, save all files, documents, pictures, audio tracks and videos from your desktop and from the “My Documents” folder. It is also recommended to look at the local drive C - important information is also written to it quite often. Where to save? On a disk or flash drive. Another option is to upload files to online services (Yandex.Disk, Google Drive, etc.).
By the way, sometimes you can copy some programs along with the settings. For example, bookmarks and passwords from the browser you used.
The second point that needs to be made is to determine what bitness of Windows 7 you need - x86 or x64. Everything is very simple here. If you have 4 GB of RAM (or more) installed on your laptop or computer, then you need to install Windows 7 x64, and if less, then x86.
Why is this so? The fact is that the x86 version does not see 4 GB of RAM. The maximum that it shows is 3.25 GB.
How to find out the amount of RAM? If you have a new computer, look in the documentation. And if it’s a laptop, then the characteristics are indicated on its case (or on the box).
If you already have Windows installed, then the amount of RAM can be viewed as follows:
The third thing that needs to be done before installation is to burn a digital copy of Windows 7 to a disk or flash drive.
If you already have a boot disk (bought or given in a store along with your PC), then skip this step.
Burning a DVD is easy. After all, you've probably already recorded films, music, games? This can be done through Nero, Alcohol 120% and other programs.
As for the USB flash drive, there are some difficulties. Therefore, in this case, I recommend reading -.
Where can I get a Windows 7 image or installation disk? Can be purchased in store or online.
And the last thing you need to do before installing Windows 7 is to prepare drivers for your laptop or PC. Driver discs are usually included with your computer. If you have them, then you can skip this point.
Laptop owners are not provided with disks, so you need to install drivers from the manufacturer’s official website (search by the name of your model).
If you skip this step, you may be left without internet. After all, you need to install a driver for it. USB ports may also not work. That is, a mouse. And in the end you will have to go to a friend or acquaintances and download the drivers from them.
This completes the preparatory process. Check again that you have saved all the important data, then connect a USB flash drive or insert a DVD with the Windows 7 installation image and restart your laptop/computer.
Perhaps setting up the BIOS to install Windows 7 is the most difficult step for most users. Especially for beginners. After all, not everyone knows how to configure the BIOS to install Windows 7 (and do it correctly!).
In addition, the difficulty here is that the BIOS versions may differ on different PCs and laptops. And the buttons to enter the BIOS too. As a result, some users cannot even enter the BIOS. Therefore, to avoid problems with this, let’s consider in detail what needs to be done and how.
So, when you have prepared everything, restart the computer, and immediately when the screen turns on, repeatedly press the Del button (for PCs) or F2 (for laptops). If you did everything correctly, you will see the BIOS screen. Something like this:
Or this:
There are 4 devices displayed here – First Boot Device (first), Second (second), etc. By default, the first one is the hard disk (Hard Disk or HDD). And you need to put the CD-ROM (disk) or USB-HDD (flash drive) on the first line - depending on the device from which Windows 7 will be installed.
How to do this? On a PC, you usually need to highlight the first item, press Enter and select the desired option from the drop-down list.
On laptops, the device boot priority can be changed using the arrows or F5-F6 buttons. Control keys are usually located on the right or at the very bottom of the BIOS screen.
When you select the desired device (CD-ROM or USB-HDD) in the first item First Boot Device, be sure to save the settings and then exit the BIOS. Which save button? This is also written at the bottom of the screen (usually F10).
If you have BIOS UEFI ( new version), then simply drag the desired icon (disk drive or flash drive) to the first place with the mouse and click “Exit” in the upper right corner.
After this, the laptop or computer will reboot and the installation of Windows 7 will begin.
If all this is too complicated for you, there is another option to configure booting from a disk or flash drive without going into the BIOS. For this you can. But this method only works on new PCs and laptops.
Step-by-step instructions for installing Windows 7
Immediately after rebooting, you will see a black screen with a single line.
Here, to start installing Windows 7, you need to press any button - for example, Space.
If this message does not appear, it means that you did not save the BIOS settings. Check them again. If everything is fine there, then either you did not write the bootable USB flash drive correctly, or the disk is damaged and the computer/laptop does not see it (the disk drive may not be working).
After clicking the button, you will see a black screen with the inscription “Windows is downloading files...”.
Wait for the system to copy everything. After this, a new window will appear on the screen. Select Russian language and click “Next”.
In the new window, click the “Install” button.
If there are several versions of Windows 7 recorded on a disk or flash drive, you need to choose the appropriate one. We have already figured out the x86 and x64 bit depth, so decide for yourself here. As for the version, it is better to choose “Maximum”. Although there is almost no difference between it, “Home”, “Beginner” and “Professional”, so this is not so important. Select the desired item and click “Next”.
Agree to the license terms (check the box) and proceed further.
Choose the full installation.
A window will open asking you to select a partition for installing Windows 7. But here it’s worth going into more detail.
How to partition a disk when installing Windows 7 for the first time?
If you are installing Windows 7 on a new computer or laptop (i.e. for the first time), then you will see only one line - “Unallocated disk space.”
And in this case, you need to split the hard drive into 2 partitions - local drive C and D (more is possible, but this is not necessary). To do this, select this line, click the “Create” button, indicate the disk size (in megabytes) and click the “Apply” button.
Don't know how much 50 GB is in megabytes? Write a number at random - for example, 50000. And then see what volume the system will show for the created partition. If it turns out too little, select it, click the “Delete” button, and try again, specifying a larger number.
For Windows 7 to work properly, you need to create a special partition with a capacity of 100 MB where boot files will be stored. So when the next window pops up, just click OK.
When you specify the required volume for local drive C and create it, “Partition 2” will appear. This is him.
After that, select the “Unallocated space” line again, click “Create”, and then the “Apply” button. After this, local disk D (“Partition 3”) will appear.
If you forget to do this, then after installing Windows 7 there will be only one local drive C. And partition D will “evaporate” into thin air. You'll have to reinstall Windows again. Therefore, before moving on, make sure that the “Unallocated Space” option is no longer there.
To install Windows on local drive C, select “Partition 2” and click “Next”.
If you reinstall Windows 7, then the following window will appear on the screen:
In this case, you need to select “Section 2” and click the “Format” button. This will delete all data on it. When the formatting process is complete, select this section again and click “Next”.
By the way, if you want to distribute the volume differently between local drive C and D, you can delete them and create them again, specifying a different size. How to do this is written in the previous paragraph. But remember: in this case, the information will be deleted on the local drive D too! As a result, your PC or laptop will be clean, as if you had just bought it. Therefore, perform this procedure only if you have saved all the necessary files.
Continue installing Windows 7
So, you were able to partition your hard drive or format it before installing Windows 7 and clicked the “Next” button. After this, the operating system will begin to install. Wait until the files are copied.
After this, the computer/laptop will reboot and you will again see the familiar black window with a single line.
Do not press anything on the keyboard under any circumstances, otherwise the installation of Windows 7 will start all over again.
After this, the computer or laptop will reboot a second time.
Well, the main thing is already behind us, all that remains is to fill in some fields:
- Indicate the username and computer name (if you plan to play games, it is better to write in Latin).
- You don’t have to set a password - in that case, just move on.
- If you have a digital copy, you also don’t have to specify the activation key (usually Windows 7 is activated automatically when you connect to the Internet). To skip this step, click Next. And if you bought a disc, then enter here the code that is written on the sticker.
- Here it is recommended to select the “Delay decision” option (you can change these settings later).
- Select your time zone, specify the time and click “Next”.
- If Windows automatically finds drivers for the Internet, then in the new window select “Home Network”.
- Wait while the desktop setup is completed.
- Congratulations – you have just been able to install Windows 7 yourself on your laptop or computer.
What to do after installing Windows 7?
The OS is installed, what next? What to do after installing Windows 7? First of all, reboot your laptop or computer, go into the BIOS and change the device boot priority back. That is, put the hard drive (Hard Disk or HDD) in first place, and lower the CD-ROM or USB-HDD to second or lower.
Also, after installing Windows 7, the Internet and USB connectors may not work. This is because there are no drivers. Therefore, at the next stage you install them.
This is precisely why you need to prepare all the necessary drivers in advance before installing Windows 7. Especially for the Internet. After all, how will you download them if you don’t have access to the network?
And one more nuance - when you turn on your computer or laptop, you may see two Windows 7 (during boot).
The first one was installed by you, and the second one was saved in a hidden section (“reserved by the system”). However, the extra line can be deleted. To do this, do the following:
Ready. After the reboot, the second Windows 7 will no longer exist, and you will not see the operating system selection menu.
That's all. Now you know how to install Windows 7 on a laptop or computer. As you can see, it's not that difficult. And now, if necessary, you can reinstall the operating system at any time.
If you have any questions, ask them in the comments.
9 important recommendations for choosing laptop software.
When installing software on a laptop, it is necessary to exclude programs that may contain unwanted add-ons, as well as clarify issues that arise when working with the installation wizard.
The article provides several basic recommendations for beginners.
If you still think that a good configuration of your laptop is the key jet speed, then you are seriously mistaken. Experienced users and professionals agree - the performance of a mobile computer primarily depends on its software.
Taking into account our own many years of experience, professionals have developed 9 important recommendations related to software mobile computer.
Program installation rules
When installing any program, always try to correlate it with the practical experience of qualified specialists listed below:
1. The designer and manufacturer of a laptop is always guided by its performance and configuration, creating custom OS builds. The operating system that comes bundled with a PC when sold, as a rule, optimally matches the capabilities of the device.
If you replace the “native” operating system with another OS, it is quite possible that your laptop will become less productive, and some of its peripheral elements will stop functioning altogether.
2. Always remember that the software is most productive if it is installed on a clean system.
3. Be selective about the programs you install. The fewer of them there are, the less likely the chance of incorrect operation of the operating system as a whole. Some drivers may be incompatible with your hardware.
4. Before installing a “homemade” software assembly, including programs, driver packages and graphic themes, you should think carefully. After all, to change the sound or graphical shell, you may need to edit system files, which in some cases negatively affects the “OS” from Microsoft (which is already not very stable in operation).
5. The main sign The problem with homemade software assemblies is that when they are installed, all programs and drivers are installed by default and without the ability to choose. Before installing such software, you should think about whether it is really necessary to clutter your system with unnecessary programs?
6. When installing the OS, the hard drive should be divided into at least 2 or even 3 partitions. This step optimizes the subsequent operation of the operating system when searching for the necessary system files, and also eliminates problems with saving information if it is necessary to reinstall the OS.
7. To ensure an effective anti-virus barrier, you should use only licensed software, since hacked programs do not guarantee 100% security while surfing the Internet.
8. The volume of the system disk must take into account the presence of additional free space for the so-called swap file (at least 2-3 GB).
9.Do not rush to download programs from the first site you come across. On the official website you can download the program without unnecessary add-ons.
Add-ons
Dear visitors, I hope that this article was interesting to you, but if you just wanted to get acquainted with the program installation algorithm, then I recommend that you first familiarize yourself with the installation algorithm, as well as with other lessons from the “Computer for Dummies” site on installing browsers and codecs etc.
Please also read it for beginners.
It is considered that after purchase a new laptop or computer is ready for use. In practice, this is not true, and there are a number of steps you need to take before you start using your new laptop.
Laptop setup
Our readers often send us questions: I bought a new laptop and what to do next, where to start, how to set up a new asus laptop, how to set up a new lenovo laptop, how to set up a new acer laptop, how to set up a new hp laptop. The procedure for setting up a new laptop is the same and does not depend on the manufacturer. It is worth noting that it is more profitable to purchase a new laptop with pre-installed operating system, and not separately the laptop and the Windows operating system. In addition to the fact that buying a laptop without an operating system and Windows separately will cost more, you may have to use the services of a specialist to install the operating system on the laptop.
Create an account
When you turn on your laptop for the first time on the Windows operating system, when entering settings, the system will ask you to set a username and password. It is not necessary to create a password; if you do not create it, you will be able to log into the computer without a password. If a password was not created upon first launch, it can be created if necessary in the User Accounts section. You should not expect that the password will reliably protect against unauthorized access to the laptop; it will not be difficult for a specialist to quickly reset the Windows login password and gain access to the system. We wrote about this on our website in the article How to reset a password on Windows. A password for the account will help limit access to the laptop for children and not very advanced computer users. To reliably restrict access to a laptop, you need to use more complex settings and special tools.
Partitioning the hard drive
If your new laptop only has one partition that contains both the operating system and data, it needs to be divided into two partitions. This may be useful in the future if you need to reinstall the operating system. When you reinstall the operating system, all user data on the disk on which the operating system is installed will be destroyed. If the data is placed on another drive (after the hard drive is partitioned), it will persist after reinstalling the operating system. In Windos 8 and Windows 10, you can partition your hard drive in several ways.
Standard Windows tools. To open the Disk Management tool, press Win+X and select Disk Management from the menu that appears. Shrink your volume (using the right mouse button, click shrink volume) and create a new partition on the free disk space. We recommend leaving the system partition at least 100 GB.
Using third party programs. There are many programs, both free and paid, for partitioning a hard drive, as well as other hard drive management actions. We recommend EASEUS Partition Master Home Edition. The program is free for home use, there is no Russification, the program is in English. When partitioning a hard drive, you need to be very careful and careful. Manufacturers often create hidden partitions on the hard drive where they place a backup copy of the operating system. You can accidentally delete hidden partitions and be left without a system backup. Also if not proper operation system areas may be deleted from the hard drive and Windows may not boot.
Removing trial versions (trial) and unnecessary programs on a laptop
Laptop manufacturers make additional money by installing trial versions of various programs. This is often how antivirus programs and the Microsoft office suite are installed. After some time, the program stops working and begins to “ask for money,” offering to purchase full version. If you do not plan to purchase these programs, it is better to remove them immediately. Each user has programs that he is used to using and trusts. It is better to immediately purchase and install the required paid and free software.
We often receive questions about what programs should be removed from a new laptop or computer. As a rule, laptop manufacturers install a trial version of an antivirus program, which stops updating, and sometimes even working, 30-45 days after launching the antivirus program. Many users are unaware of this and after some time remain without antivirus protection. If you do not plan to purchase an installed antivirus, it is better to immediately uninstall it and install one of the free antiviruses, which provides basic protection against viruses. We have a review of free antiviruses on our website.
There may be many programs installed on a laptop, the purpose of which is unknown to the user. As a rule, most of them are trial versions and programs with limited functionality. To get information about a program, you can type its name in any search engine. After you have received information about the program, you can decide whether it is needed on the laptop. There is a rule that the fewer programs installed on a computer, the more stable it works. It’s better to immediately remove everything you don’t need and install what you need. There is a danger of overdoing it; you should not remove programs from the laptop manufacturer that can be used to update drivers on your laptop. There is an opinion that it is better to immediately reinstall the operating system and install the necessary drivers and programs from the laptop manufacturer’s website on a clean system.
Installing drivers and operating system updates
You must install all available operating system updates on your new laptop. Updates must be installed because they correct detected security problems, eliminate operational problems, and increase the stability and performance of the operating system. On the laptop manufacturer's website, in the support section for this model, you can download and install all the latest drivers and latest version BIOS. Some laptop manufacturers install special programs with which you can download and install new device drivers.
Installing codecs and flash player to play all video and audio formats
On a new laptop, some video and audio formats are often not played by default; video and audio recordings may not be played on various sites, for example, VKontakte and Odnoklassniki. The solution to playing video and music on websites is to update your Internet browser to the latest version and install Adobe Flash Player and configure its automatic update. To play various video and audio formats on your computer, you need to install the K-Lite Codec Pack. Flash player and codecs can be downloaded from their official websites.
After setting up a new computer or laptop, you can install the necessary programs on it. We have an article on our website that talks about what free programs everyone might need. What programs are needed for a computer and laptop
If your computer or laptop is not working fast enough, on our website you can read Computer or laptop is slow, what to do
This set provides a list of the most necessary programs that are perfect for installation on a new laptop or device with a new Windows operating system.
Good antivirus protection
1 The first thing you need to install is, of course, good protection. Without a good antivirus, visiting any pages on the Internet or using third-party applications or devices can lead to your computer becoming infected with dangerous viruses and Trojans. To do this, we suggest you use the new, free antivirus solution 360 Total Security, which you can download from a special page on our website.
Multifunctional browser
2 Next, to visit sites on the Internet, you must have an installed, modern browser. There are quite a lot of applications, but each of them is unique in its own way. If you want to spend your time as efficiently and safely as possible while visiting Internet resources and using various services on the Internet, we recommend that you download and install the free Yandex browser. This program has everything necessary tools for efficient and safe browsing on the Internet.
Good file archiver
3 After which you can install a shareware archiver. Most files on the Internet are distributed in archived form, and in order to extract content from them, a special program is needed. We highly recommend that you download good app WinRAR and install it as the main tool for working with archives. You can find out more about it and download it by clicking on the button below.
Multimedia
4 To play music and watch videos, we recommend that you pay attention to the KMPlayer player and the AIMP player. By downloading and installing the proposed programs for working with multimedia files, you can easily listen to music and watch any video, without the need to additionally install codecs.
Optimization
5 During use and installation additional programs on a laptop, various unnecessary information and records accumulate in the system, which load your computer and significantly slow down its operation. For such cases, we recommend downloading a special utility called CCleaner, a program for cleaning and optimizing the system. With this application, you can easily delete all unnecessary entries and junk files that accumulate during active use of the laptop.
Here are 5 essential programs that should be installed on your laptop. If this list does not satisfy your needs, then you can always use our website and select from the list all those applications that you want to download to your computer.
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