This is the stuff that you need to install immediately you’ve installed Windows 7.
- Microsoft Security Essentials – Fantastic, free, antivirus and malware protection from Microsoft, make it your first install. Instructions here.
- 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.
- Spotify – Free streaming music, with just a few adds
- Live Mesh – it lets you sync stuff between multiple PCs, if you don’t like live Mesh then go for Dropbox.
- 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.
- 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
- Themes to customize your PC, just the way you like it.


