This is a webpage for various download links for when I rebuild people's PCs
Windows Vista x86 SP2 (needs SP1)
.NET 3.5 SP1 (includes .NET 2.0 SP1, 3.0 SP1)
NOTE:
Applications that were built against a .NET Framework need the corresponding/compatible .NET Framework runtime installed on the machine that will run the application
.NET Framework Version 1.0 is part of the Tablet/Media Center Windows OS
.NET Framework version 1.1 is part of the Windows2003 Server OS
.NET Frameworks Version 2.0 and Version 3.0 are part of Windows Vista OS
.NET Frameworks Versions 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5 SP1 are part of Windows 7 OS
.NET Framework Version 4.5 is included with Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
.NET Framework Version 4.5.1 is included with Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
soure http://en.wikipe:dia.org/wiki/.NET_Framework
IE9 (max for Vista and XP)
IE10 (Windows 8 and Server 2012 only - already installed)
IE11 (Win7, Win 8.1 and Server 2012 R2)
Unzip most compressed files
Not required for Google Chrome browser. Open this link in IE. Watch out for the "free extras" during install. To test click HERE
Watch out for the "free extras" during install
Watch out for the "free extras" during install. To test click HERE
Use advanced install to avoid installing the "free extras" during install
2 track audio recorder and editor. You'll want to install the LAME MP3 encoder as well
I don't install this often
Sync your notes between multiple devices with a cloud account and organise into note books
FileZilla Client is a fast and reliable cross-platform FTP, FTPS and SFTP client
Because it's better
Must uninstall QuickTime before installing this as sometimes an older version of QuickTime is bundled with iTunes than what is available as a stand-alone install
To test click HERE
No longer works in Windows XP. Free for home or home business. Included in Windows 8 onward as Windows Defender
If you don't have the software but people still insist on sending you Office documents!
Source code editor
OS virtualisation. Compatible with more guests that Microsoft's offerings
Like a simplified Photoshop but free ... even for site-wide deployment. See help files for how to create an msi for deployment with Group Policy
Watch for the Google Toolbar and Skype Toolbar during the install if you don't want them
Allows you to download videos from YouTube, Facebook, Google Video, Yahoo Video, and convert them to other video formats
Games
Here are some of the free games I've found...
Motorbike platform game
Spaceys with chickens!
Golf simulation
Darts
Ten-pin where Santa bowls over elves!
Rally with editable tracks
You can even upload you Lego model to Lego Factory and buy it!
Free Minecraft clone
Pool - Dutch website but you should be able to find the link!
Pinball