Just bought a new computer or need to reinstall software due to hard disk format? Actually Windows 7 already provided some programs after clean install but somehow there are still some softwares that are not included. Here are some essential software that I always make sure to keep it inside my computer.

Imaging program

• ImgBurn (I use this to convert files to ISO format)
• Magic Disc (I use this to mount ISO format)

Compressor or archive

• WinRar (can open most type of compressed file)

Video Player

• KMP player is my choice as it has good supports for subtitle
• VLC is the way to go if you want to do some video streaming

Word Processor

• Microsoft Office obviously

Internet Browser

• Opera and Mozilla (Opera good for research while Mozilla is my choice for blog posting)

Chatting

• Yahoo Messenger

PDF Reader

• Foxit Reader as it is small in size but fast in speed

Download program

• IDM (Internet Download Manager) for direct download
• U-Torrent for torrent

Except than IDM and Microsoft Office, other softwares are absolutely free.