You’ve installed Windows 7 now what, 7 more things to install!

This is the stuff that you need to install immediately you’ve installed Windows 7.

1. Microsoft Security Essentials – Fantastic, free, antivirus and malware protection from Microsoft, make it your first install.  Instructions here.
2. Windows Live Essentials – Live Mail, Live Messenger, Live Photo Gallery, Live Movie Maker and Live Writer help you round out your PC and get stuff done.
3. Spotify – Free streaming music, with just a few adds
4. Live Mesh – it lets you sync stuff between multiple PCs, if you don’t like live Mesh then go for Dropbox.
5. An alternative browser – Internet Explorer 8 is actually really good for most people, but the first time you try to access the Internet you’ll be asked to choose a browser.  Firefox is very popular.
6. iTunes – you’ve probably got an iPod, so you’ll need the software, however if you don’t want the bloat of iTunes then go for CopyTrans
7. Themes to customize your PC, just the way you like it.