Essential software on new install

yamla

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I just had to reformat my computer. It's running 64-bit vista (please, no flames).

I already have installed the following:
■ all necessary drivers
■ all necessary Windows updates
■ avg antivirus
■ firefox
■ flash
■ peazip archiver, quickpar
■ pdf reader (foxit)
■ skype
■ truecrypt
■ thunderbird
■ itunes
■ vmware
■ anydvd
■ some sort of video-to-ipod-touch converter
■ newsleecher
■ openoffice
■ steam, impulse
■ Nero, for burning CD's and DVD's

Anything I'm missing that should be considered essential software for a fresh install? I want to make an image so I don't have to go through all this hassle next time I want to reformat.
 

shiv666

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well...my essentials

VMWARE YEAH!!!!!
jzip or izarc
media player classic
klite codec pack
real alternative
quicktime alternative
firefox+fission+stumbleupon+foxmarks
foxit reader
imgburn
poweriso
virtual clone drive
pidgin
skype
google earth
bitlord
bit che
winamp
ultra vnc