Windows post-install software

What to do after a clean Windows install.

Clean windows up

1. Remove all crappy software
2. Remove as much start up programs as possible
   1. Look in the start menu folder 'Startup'
   2. Look in the registry
3. Update Windows
4. Install drivers (if Windows doesn't do so automatically, look in the Device Manager for undrived devices)

Install software

Internet

• Firefox (with Adblock Plus add-on)
• Thunderbird
• Adobe Flash Player
• Adobe Shockwave Player
• Silverlight
• Java
• Putty

Media

• Microsoft Office
• Adobe Reader
• GIMP
• K-Lite codec pack
• VLC player

Others

• 7-Zip
• Virtual Box