10 Free Apps you Need to Have Installed on your Windows 7


Windows Seven is the newest official Windows operating system release from the Microsoft. Most of the users says that they have replaced their standard Win XP machines with this new modern operating system which works way better than Vista in all scenarios!

Here you can find my own collection of 10 applications which you need to have installed on your Windows 7 computers. All these apps are free to download and use completely! From now, these apps are essential for my computer!

1. Windows 7 Codecs

Windows 7 Codecs Pack

This codecs pack is specially created for Windows 7 operating system! Installing these codecs on your computer you will watch any video/audio on this operating system. For sure, this is one of the most quality codec package I have found on the internet for Win7.

2. HandBrake

HandBrake for Windows 7

HandBrake is an open source application which allows you to convert videos on any popular operating system – fully supports Windows 7 operating system. HandBrake is a very easy to use for anyone, allowing you to use some advanced features when converting videos on your computer.

3. Fences

Fences for Windows 7

Fences is a one-of-a-kind program, allowing you to draw labeled shaded areas on your desktop, which become movable & resizable containers for your desktop icons. This application can be a very useful for anyone who have a lot of programs installed on the computer.

4. CCleaner

CCleaner for Windows 7

Every operating system collects some temporary and unnecessary files over the time! CCleaner is a great way to delete these unwanted files from your computer fast and for free! This little application supports fully a new operating system Windows 7. My absolute recommendation!

5. Enhance my Se7en

Enhance my Se7en for Windows 7

The program offers tools that take care of the registry, disk space and its defragmentation, installed software, HDD temperature and all sorts of things related to system’s health. Also there are lots of other options helping to boost your system’s performance.

6. AIMP

AIMP Player

Finally, someone have created a player which is a decent replace to Winamp! I use AIMP for a while and I have to say it is one of the most quality audio players you can find on the internet at this moment. A way better and faster than Winamp – for me of course! Supports Win7.

7. GOM Player

GOM Player

With this fast video player you will be able to play any video on your computer easily! Recently they have extended and improve the Windows 7 support! Try out this great multimedia player and watch any video the way it is mentioned to be!

8. Notepad++

Notepad++ on Windows 7

I simply need to have this little, fast and free application installed on my computer! It is a way more decent replacement for the default Notepad installed on your Windows operating system for sure. Supporting way more features and options included – all of that for free!

9. 7-Zip

7zip File Archiver for Windows 7

7-Zip is a great free file archiver available on cross-platforms. Compression results are really impressive, specially if you want to compress files using the native file extension – 7z. You have a versions for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows versions. Fully supports Windows 7.

10. Windows Live Essentials

Windows Live Messenger

Now in one installation, Windows Live Essentials gives you instant messaging, E-mail, blogging, photos, and more. This software package includes Windows Live Messenger, Writer, Photo Gallery, Mail Client, Movie Maker and more! All apps are fully supported with Windows 7.

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