

In that list, click the various and sundry packages that you want to install. It’s not quite “all your programs”, but it’s a very useful list of common and popular programs, including several I use and recommend myself. If you scroll down further, you’ll see you can select from a list of applications that Ninite supports. That’s the tag line prominent on the Ninite web site. Ninite: Install and update all your programs at once Let’s install some software using Ninite.

Best of all, they’re scrubbed of any foistware or malware. Ninite is a free bulk installation service and utility that allows you to choose from a selection of applications and install or update them all at once. Avoiding foistware can be tricky and requires constant vigilance, even when updating software you’ve previously installed. Foxit Reader: Popular and free PDF reading software, with PDF printer support.One of the more recent scourges of the internet is “ foistware“: software you don’t want that is installed – foisted on you – with software you actually do want. VLC: A lightweight and open-source video player, with integrated codecs for many popular video formats (including DVD player).

LibreOffice: Free office productivity suite, including word processor, spreadsheets and drawing tools. 7-Zip: A free and comprehensive compression utility - it will open/compress almost anything. SysInternals Tools: An advanced collection of tools for Windows troubleshooting, recommended for experienced PC users to hunt down problems. If you miss the old games (Solitaire, Freecell, etc.) from Windows 7, then you can use this app to get them back in Windows 10. It still works in Windows 10, but I would recommend avoiding any of the other software options within the package (as they are designed for Windows 7/8). Windows Essentials (including Movie Maker): If you're after Windows Movie Maker, it is bundled within the Windows Essentials package.

It works well and allows you to disable OneDrive and other integrated components. No bloatware in here! SpyBot Anti-Beacon: A popular anti-spy tool to prevent some of the Windows 10 telemetry options. Ninite: Ninite is a simple software package manager that allows you to install from a select list of common Windows applications with a few clicks. Classic Shell: If you don't like the look of the Windows 10 start menu, you can achieve the XP/7 look by using Classic Shell. This will also allow you to download and save the ISO file if you wish. Windows 10 ISO: You can create your own installation media by running the installer direct from the Microsoft website. We'll keep it updated as new software is added or there are better options available. This article is designed as a repository for popular Windows 10 related downloads that would be useful for forum members.
