This is a list of applications that I have loaded and use on my computer.  There are more, but I would re-install these right away in case my system rashed, as they are highly useful!

1. UltraEdit – Text Editor (…need free, try Notepad++)
2. RocketDock – Launchbar
3. Firefox – Better than IE browser
4. KeePass – Password Manager
5. CCleaner – Windows Cleanup Utility
6. WSFTP – FTP Client
7. Putty – Terminal Session utility
8. MediaMonkey – Music Manager
9. Rainlendar – Desktop Calendar
10. Skype – Chat Program
11. IrfanView – Image/Graphics Utility
12. VLC – Media Manager
13. PDF Creator – PDF Printer/Maker for any program
14. E-Sword – Software-Based Bible
15. WinSCP – SCP Communication utility
16. WinZip/WinRAR – Compression utilities
17. Everything – File Search Utility

Other than those, below are some other useful apps, but did not make “the list”

1. GIMP – Graphics software
2. Microsoft Virtual CD Control Tool – ISO Mounting
3. Mailstore – e-Mail backup
4. AutoIT – Scripting Software
5. SyncToy – Syncing of Files and Folders
6. CDex – CD Ripper
7. ColorCop – Color Chooser
8. VMWare – Virtual Machines
9. TightVNC – VNC Client/Server
10. CAMStudio – Screen Recorder
11. DAZ Studio – 3D Graphics
12. Harping – Harmonica Software
13. MP3Gain – MP3 Volume Normalizer
14. ZScreen – Screen Capture Utility
15. Picasa – Graphics
16. YAPP – Picture Browser
17. Audacity – Audio Utility
18. IconTweaker – Desktop Icon Manager
19. DVDx – DVD Conversion
20. BAT to EXE Converter – Utility (f2ko(dot)de)