[TuT] PC Starter Kit (Software)

[iHate]

Hi Guys,

i thought i'd make a thread where you guys can share
your tip's and tricks when it comes to refurbishing a PC.

Bearing in mind i do not touch PC's that have specs less than:

2x 1.40Ghz (Processor)
1.25GB (Ram)
40GB (HDD)

If a PC has less specs than that i will normally upgrade it to the
above or more depending on how much my client wants to spend
otherwise i'll just tell them that the initial visit is free of charge
and that i can not do more unless they want Windows XP.

When ever i install Windows 7 for client i install it judging
by their PC specs - I don't do this commercially i just do it
for friends and family sometimes i might get referred to
someone because i can do it a lot cheaper than the shop
round the corner and they know i wont rip them off.

Bear in mind everything below is stored on 1 USB Stick &
1 backup USB stick - Each USB stick is 16GB

Below i'll Post what i use when i completely Refurbish a PC:

Windows 7 OEM
-Starter
-Home Premium
-Professional
-Ultimate

DriverPack Solutions 10 Professional

-Delete Internet Explorer-

Browser
-Chrome
-Firefox
-Opera

Flash Player
Java
Shockwave
DirectX

AntiVirus:
Bitdefender

Microsoft Office 2010

Winrar

Windows Loader v2.00 (Validates Windows 7)

P.S. i install the windows 7 from the USB stick

Useful Sites:
http://ninite.com/ - Custom make a installation from free software - Time Saver! (Thanks Carbon)

And that's basically what i carry around with myself all the time
I want to know if you guys preinstall any programs onto a fresh PC
please share here would be nice to see what other people use and
also people could learn a bit from it

Regards,
iHate

iHate Reviewed by iHate on 25th Jul 2011. [TuT] PC Starter Kit (Software) Hi Guys, i thought i'd make a thread where you guys can share your tip's and tricks when it comes to refurbishing a PC. Bearing in mind i do not touch PC's that have specs less than: 2x 1.40Ghz (Processor) 1.25GB (Ram) 40GB (HDD) Rating: 5

[AllSolo]

Its good tutorial for antivirus i use NOD 32 - Always deactived you dont need antivirus

[Anthonis]

i would change to openoffice, and 7zip as it is free and more reliable
bitdefender is my nr1 for 4years.. but i found it kinda slow on low spec pc's, so better use avira free as just for better performance

[QuickSand]

avast is awesome imho and winrar
i might get a usb like u tho
thats a nice idea

[iHate]

Thanks for your reply's guys

Another program i tend to install:
CCCP for users who will be watching downloaded movies

[thecompgame]

Bitdefender is the worst antivirus ever created...Kaspersky or Nod32 all the way

[QuickSand]

vlc is the best for movies imo
and for a download manager(free) flashget without a doubt

[ACE]

maybe provide me with some download links? Ill take a kit.

[cotufa-ssdd]

lol i carry arround a usb too with all my after format progys... the basics include the same as ures but i add to it klite codec pack full version, skype, adobe reader, pdfcreator, inet protector, and i use nod32 instead of bitdefender.

[ShareShiz]

I have 8gb flash drive with windows 7 sp1 installer + folder called "Basic Programs"

7zip
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Reader
Adobe Shockwave Player
Chrome
Comodo Internet Security
Everest 5.50
JDownloader
JkDefrag
K-Lite Mega Codec Pack 7.0
Magic Disk
Magic ISO
Nero 10
Notepad++
OpenOffice
PeerGaurdian 2
Skype
Spyboy Search & Destroy 2.0
SugarSync
Teamviewer
VLC Player
Your Uninstaller
Windows Live Messenger
Windows Loader v2.0.6
WinRAR 4.0
Everest 5.50

All programs on the list + some others i use only = 1gb

I still have over 2gbs space on my flash drive. but i just use that if i have to add another program or if i need some storage.