Recommended software for a PCcompatible with the operating system windows
Introduction
This article covers a set of necessary freeware for a PC. All programs mentioned in here have a freeware status and can be used absolutely legally and downloaded from shara-soft.ru website.
After windows 7 ultimate x86 is installed along with all the necessary drivers, first of all you need to install the available Windows updates. To do so, you need to go to Settings Panel and select Windows Update Center or Windows Update and click ‘Check for updates’. In this case the OS will find the necessary updates and install them. The system will restart once the updates are installed.
It is highly recommended to install Service Pack for Windows. It can be installed through Windows Update, or it can be downloaded from Microsoft website.
It is also advisable to install the latest version of DirectX 11. It can also be found on Microsoft website.
Image Viewers
For viewing and minor image editing we suggest using XNView. Among interesting options of this program, ability to edit multiple images, making panoramic images, screen capture, and photoshop CS5 rus plug-in support can be found.
As an alternative, Farstone Image Viewer and FastPictureViewer can be recommended.
Download managers
To simplify the download process of multiple files there are download managers. We would recommend installing Download Master. This utility can integrate itself in different browsers. There is also an option to start downloads by schedule, set the number of simultaneous downloads and download speed. It can also adjust the download speed according to activity of other programs, which use internet connection. Download Master also includes an FTP-client.