Recommendation for essential software on Windows 7
I am setting up new windows 7 client/workstations on a windows 2008 server domain.
Usually any workstation on a network benefits from free software downloads like:
Adobe Reader, flash/shockwave player, pdf converter, ccleaner and java.
Can someone recommend other software tools that would be useful to load on a new workstation in terms of productivity?
I know this comes down to personal preference but I am looking for recommendation of essential type software that most IT professionals would install.
Please include a recommendation on a search tool.
Is it best to stick with windows search or is google desktop search better?
Usually any workstation on a network benefits from free software downloads like:
Adobe Reader, flash/shockwave player, pdf converter, ccleaner and java.
Can someone recommend other software tools that would be useful to load on a new workstation in terms of productivity?
I know this comes down to personal preference but I am looking for recommendation of essential type software that most IT professionals would install.
Please include a recommendation on a search tool.
Is it best to stick with windows search or is google desktop search better?
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I will echo Johnb6767's sentiments regarding local search. The built-in Windows search capability is very robust and can be customized even further. My philosophy has always been to keep Windows builds as streamlined as possible, and Google desktop search doesn't really bring anything to the table that makes it worth the extra effort, expended system resources, etc.
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Excellent comments!
Keeping a windows build streamlined sounds very wise.
In view of the comments and improvements in windows 7, I think sticking with IE9 and Windows Search sounds like a good plan.
Thanks for the sysinternals reminder otherwise I may have left this out.
I will include Cute PDF, VLC and 7-zip.
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All coments useful.
Thank you
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Yes I am building an image.
In the past I have installed IE.
Does firefox and google chrome co-exist nicely?
What do you use for local file search? i.e. emails, calander items in outlook, word docs .........?