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[aaron]

I just installed windows 7. Can anyone let me know some free or cheap tools to tweak Windows 7 settings?

[hiram]

There are 10 essential downloads for windows 7
Microsoft Security Essentials: You can use Microsoft Security Essentials software that provides solid protection against viruses.
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

If you want third-party security, then try AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition instead.
http://free.avg.com/us-en/download-avg- ... ee-edition

[IBM]

If you are upgrading to Windows 7 from XP, then you will have to spend a lot of time in the installation process by clicking next button through setup wizards. Instead, why not install most of your free and open-source applications all at once? First, go to the Ninite site http://ninite.com/ and choose the applications you want (for example, Firefox, iTunes, and Skype). Then, download Ninite that installs the programs on your system without installing additional crapware.

Windows Live Photo Gallery: It is a free, simple-to-use photo editor that's worth a download.

Windows Easy Transfer: Windows Easy Transfer helps you transfer files, e-mail, data, files, media, and settings from one PC to another.

Ultimate Windows Tweaker v2: This free tool detects whether you are using Win 7 or Vista, and provides only the tweaks according to your operating system.

EnhanceMySe7en Free: This software provides a tool that optimizes your registry for better performance and take care of your disk space, installed program, HDD Temperature and all types of things related to PCs health.

Image Resizer Powertoy Clone: This utility allows you to rt-click on one or more image files in Windows Explorer to modify them.

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor: This utility scans your computer to check if it is fit for Windows 7.

Systerac Tools for Windows 7: This bundle of 16 tools from Systerac provides you with all the important information that you may require. It improves your system performance, speed up your applications and Internet connection and tweak your windows 7 system for optimal results.

WinZip 14 Standard: It is the latest version that adds a new feature for all Windows users such as enhanced security for encrypted files.