These are some of the best free software
I always make a folder
for-rebuid
and keep a specific DVD ready in case my system crashes.
(1) Copy the motherboard utils to the dvd.
(2) copy the video driver disk to for-rebuid dvd.
(3) copy any other installation disks to the dvd.
also make a copy of the anti virus installation zip file to this folder.
these may not always be the latest but are essential during rebuild.
SOME OF THE ESSENTIAL BEST FREE PROGRAMS
(a) Free firewall Zonealarm
http://www.zonealarm.com/security/en-gb/free-upgrade-security-suite-zonealarm-firewall.htm(b) Free anti virus program from AVG
http://free.avg.com/download?prd=afe(c) Free spyware removal tools spybot s&d
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html(d) CCleaner is a freeware system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool.
It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space.
It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history.
Additionally it contains a fully featured registry cleaner.
But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware!
http://www.ccleaner.com/---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best free utility and network programs
(a) firefox web browser
(b) gomplayer flv player
(c) cpuz to check specification of cpu
(d) aida32 examine your hardware
(e) netstumbler help with wireless connection problems
