How Microsoft or tried to refine its operating system, but the operating system can not use the net as you want, but only in very limited circumstances, for example at work, where it is forbidden to install any software on it or do not have permission.If you are not a programmer, an advanced computer user, you only need to install on your computer a list of standard programs - and you will be able to properly use the device.This applies to your own computer.
file manager and file archiver
After install the drivers, you must install the file manager Total Commander.The program provides easy access to your file system.It replaces the standard, much beloved conductor Windows.It is now easier to resize, move and copy files.Since launching the file manager starts working with a computer.With this archive format is .rar, Microsoft Windows can not work by default.Even though its prevalence.Russia has accepted the shell WinRAR.It supports all formats of files, including .zip.Built into your operating system as a result is able to work with all the files from the standard context menu in Windows Explorer.This utility is included with honor in the list of standard programs.She paid.There is a free alternative - 7-zip.It also has all the necessary functions, but that's in the pack .rar can not.
Antivirus and alternative browser
Antivirus is required for each computer.Everything else, this is the only program that is necessary for your device.Buy it and live peacefully.Paid versions eliminate the search its database and updates the key.Our common: Eset NOD32, Kaspersky Antivirus and DrWeb.Choose and use, but remember that 100% protection does not exist.Anti heads list of standard programs.Especially that there is some good free: Comodo Antivirus, Avira, Avast and AVG.There is also a version of the corporate version - Symantec Endpoint Protection.This surcharge good defender devices, corporate version which does not require a key, very updated, works without a hitch.For convenience, you need to install an alternative browser to replace Internet Explorer.Popular Mozilla FireFox, Google Chrome and Opera.If you leave the browser of Windows, upgrade to the latest version.
program, burn CDs and read PDF-files
DVD-drives are now used less often than before, but is installed on almost every computer.Discs recorded program Nero Burning ROM, paid.You can also use free - ImgBurn, JetBee FREE and Nero MediaHome.The list of standard software includes Adobe Acrobat Reader, which allows you to read PDF.This utility - a completely free program.PDF - the most common format instructions, books and documents.Without this special program of such a standard file open will fail.
Skype, instant messenger ICQ - software for advanced users
list of standard computer software programs for users still advanced.Above - the minimum list, without which your device may not be complete.Skype - free software for communication via the Internet worldwide.It supports chat, voice and video.It is essential for communication.For normal operation, it needs a microphone, headphones and camera.Also, both computers must be running the Skype.Allows calls to mobile, landline phones, but not for free.The list of standard Windows software includes the popular client ICQ.He has a little outdated, but still many users of habit it is installed on their devices.You can exchange messages free, supported by a high quality video chat, cheap calls to phones.That is, you can keep in touch with friends.Instead of bulky ICQ recommend installing client QIP.
mail client, audio and video player, a password manager
to check the mail, a person comes to your site, for example Yandex.ru, and looks "Inbox".There are many programs that use much more convenient, especially when you have multiple mailboxes.The utility connects to the correct server and download all mail to your computer.It can then be viewed without delay, switching rapidly between the boxes.You can recommend Mozilla Thunderbird, or The Bat.Also good Microsoft Outlook.The list of standard programs on your PC, we recommend to include separate video and audio players.Unfortunately, it is impossible to combine them into a single tool so that everybody liked, despite all the efforts of developers.
Recommended video players: VLC Player, Light Alloy, GOM Player and Zoom Player.Audio: AIMP or WinAmp.Over time, you will need to remember multiple passwords or write, so try using one of the two password managers: LastPass or RoboForm.Program passwords are stored on the server are stored.They can be used from different locations on a completely different computer.
Finally - a list of standard programs Microsoft Office
These programs address a variety of tasks and therefore need different degrees of everyone, regardless of his profession.Recently, they are called office.Standards such software sets from Microsoft.The current Office suite is fast on all devices Windows.It includes Lync, Publisher, Access, OneNote, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.This software allows you to conveniently work with a text editor, spreadsheet, business graphics editor, in the training program of presentations, desktop publishing system, database management system, prepare visual presentations.Your personal manager is now Outlook, which includes an address book, a weekly blog, e-mail to communicate with the outside world, and also performs other necessary functions.About Microsoft Office can be a lot to write.But if you just fork out for one of his purchase, you will get a very good, irreplaceable assistant.
