 Programs you need to install on
your computer
There is nothing more annoying than receiving a file you cannot open and
view. This is why you should always have these basic programs installed.
Operating system
Windows XP or better. Comes with Windows media
Player, CD burning, Network tools, calculator, ms paint, games, and much more.
It does not come free, however yo get a lot of extras with it.
See some of the extras.
File Archiver and Compressor
WinZip or Winrar to unpack compressed files.
Download a free trial of WinZip.
PDF Reader
To read PDF documents you will find you will
definitely need Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Download it free here. Government documents come in PDF format.
Essential for your home office business.
Antivirus and
Spyware.
There are free programs available like
AVG Antivirus.
However it is probably better to buy one as security is very important. Some to
buy are Zone Alarm Security or Norton Antivirus. Get a Zone Alarm trial
here.
Word Processing Program
If you cannot afford
to get Microsoft Office there are some free alternatives available. This is an
important part of your home office business. You
can use it for making invoices and sending letters.
AbiWord
Jarte - A FREE Word
Processor Download
Open office
More....
DVD backup
DVD shrink is the easiest and best free dvd backup program. It also
works with Nero Burning Rom, which most people have. If not a free trial of Nero
is available
here.
Also read
my article on How to use
DVD Shrink.
Photo Editing
software
Paint shop
pro is a great free trial with lots of features.
If you have any other
ideas for must have programs please let me know and I will add it to this
Article.
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