Essentials

Essential Software

This is a list of programs that should be installed on every computer. Use this page to quickly add all the applications to prepare your computer for common tasks.

Program	Purpose	Get it at	Cost*
Program	Purpose	Get it at	Free	Share	Pay
WinZip	File Compression	www.winzip.com		x
Adobe Acrobat Reader	View PDF files	www.adobe.com	x
RealPlayer	View streaming media files	www.real.com	x		x
Virus checker	Prevent virus from destroying your files or configuration	www.mcafee.com			x
		www.norton.com			x
		AVG Anti-Virus	x

*Cost: Freeware, Shareware, Pay Full

"Not So Essentials"

Go to "Cool Tools" for a list of programs that are not necessarily essential, but nevertheless very useful.