Which software to use/download?

Software & Apps
#1

Hi Everyone
I have just had a major computer crash and lost all my downloaded software on my computer. I have started putting all the software back on from the original discs but I would like to know if there are any other programs I can download. I have just installed WinZip and its asking for a payment as its not free and I know my Nero 6 program will only last a couple of months as its just a demo.

Are there programs out there that are free and just as good as WinZip and Nero 6. I also have to download new Codec’s but before I seem to just search for the one I needed then so I had 3-4 different programs. I know windows do a Codec pack which I can just download but is there a better all in one program.

Cheers
Alan

#2

either use vlc player for codecs or install Codec Pack All in 1

As for archiver I use winrar since it also can make zip or unzip

#3

Thanks mate I will have a look at these programs and try and find which are the easiest to use. I’m not very bright when it comes to computer programs/software I don’t even know what WinZip dose but that is for another time. If anyone has any other suggestions please let me know.

Cheers
Alan

#4

This thread may be of help (I am sure you have read all through it already, but I mention it anyway):
Free downloads

#5

Thanks mate I’m going cross eyed looking at all that free software and your help’s and tips are defiantly going to be a big help. But amongst all that software there must be some that work a lot better then others. Which are the best ones to down load please.

Cheers
Alan

#6

Just a couple of recommendations from me also :

Media Player Classic : http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=82303&package_id=84358&release_id=403110

ffdshow : http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=53761&package_id=59355&release_id=274595

Exact Audio Copy : http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/

Burrrn : http://www.burrrn.net/?page_id=4

foobar2000 : www.foobar2000.org

ImgBurn : www.imgburn.com

7-Zip : http://www.7-zip.org/