Required software for windows 10

Antiviruses

Although Windows 10 has a built-in antivirus ( Windows Defender), it does not have the functionality of modern antiviruses. For complete protection against viruses and hacker attacks, I recommend using proven paid solutions, from popular antivirus companies.

DirectX and NetFramework

DirectX, like NetFramework, is a specialized programming environment that is used by Microsoft developers. The first one is more aimed at using when writing computer games, the second is used by programmers as a platform for writing programs and network solutions.

This functionality is installed using the "Center Windows updates" You can also download it from the Microsoft website.

Archivers

Windows 10 uses a built-in archiver in Explorer that works with the .zip extension. For more comfortable work with archive files and support additional formats use these solutions:

Installing and updating drivers

Windows 10 uses Windows Update to update drivers and software. Automatic update does not always provide drivers suitable for PCs (if needed in the database Microsoft data no, the OS installs “like-minded” drivers for the device). Because of this, errors often occur that users encounter every day.

Music and video players

Windows 10 offers users to play media content using:

• Cinema and TV;
• Windows Media Player.

For working with audio, the following are popular among users:

AIMP	An excellent solution for music lovers. The program is distributed free of charge. The functions available are smart playlist, unique adaptive music library, search with filtering support. Developers are constantly developing the product and working on its optimization. Full support Windows devices 10.
	High-quality free program for listening to music. Supports playback of most audio and video formats. Has excellent audio sorting and synchronization with iTunes. The latest version was optimized for Windows 7 (the program works stably on Windows 10), but the Vivendi Group, which bought the rights to Winamp, promised to release the program in a new format in 2016.

Office suite

To work with text Windows files Provides default programs: Notepad and WordPad. But their functionality is poor and will not satisfy the needs of the average user. There are many office packages, but in terms of convenience and quality I’ll highlight a few:

Microsoft Office	A promoted set of software giant programs. The variety of features is impressive, as is the price. The cost of an Office 2016 license for 1 PC is 17,299 rubles. Those who are familiar with Office 365 have the opportunity to get a free subscription and 1 TB of OneDrive space for 1 year.
	Free utility for working with texts, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases. Used for home and business.
	Freely distributed, cross-platform, office suite with open program code. The package includes text and table processor, presentation preparation program, vector graphic editor, formula editor, mechanism for connecting and working with the DBMS.
Google Docs	A basic office suite linked to a Google profile and running via an Internet browser. The package includes documents, tables, presentations and forms. You can work online and offline. All data is saved automatically on the connected profile Google cloud Drive.

Browsers

By Windows default 10 offers users the Edge browser for surfing the Internet, but does not prohibit the use of software from other developers.

	Browser based on the Chromium platform from Google. It has extensive functionality and support for extensions. Syncs with others Google services. On at the moment because of additional functionality(sometimes unnecessary) uses a lot of PC resources.
	Browser on the Chromium platform from Yandex. Synchronized with the search giant's complexes. Less demanding on the system and does not load as much as Chrome.
	Browser with open source code. It has a unique interface. Perfectly optimized for testing and running web applications. The developers advocate a “free Internet”, so the browser contains additional settings anonymous work.
	Less popular, but not inferior in capabilities to the “old man”. Opera Software has been actively developed and promoted since 1994. It supports many plugins.
	The open source browser is aimed at developing and studying online anonymity technologies. Uses a chain of proxy servers to create an anonymous network connection, which protects against eavesdropping.

Messengers

For quick correspondence we use everything electronic Internet services: e-mail, social networks, messengers. The latter have become the most popular.

	A promoted Microsoft messenger with the ability to make voice and video communications via the Internet. The program has cross-platform software, optimized for Windows 10. There are solutions for individual use and business.
	Allows you to send messages, audio messages and make calls to other Viber users.
	An increasingly popular application from the creator of social media. Vkontakte network, Pavel Durov. Used to send quick messages, it is possible to make an anonymous encrypted chat (data is transferred from device to device and is not saved on the server).

Creating, reading, writing images

Floppy disks as storage media are fading into the background. But nevertheless, they contain information that needs to be copied and saved. For these purposes, programs for working with images and virtual disks are used.

Working with PDF and DJVU files

PDF and DJVU formats are designed for storing text and graphic documents.

When purchasing a gadget, the user is inevitably faced with the need to install software. Therefore, it is important to know which necessary programs for Windows 10 should be installed first. Some of the built-in functions are simply inconvenient or unclear to the user and make it difficult for him to work with the computer as usual.

The most necessary programs for a Windows 10 computer

Below we will look at the necessary programs for Windows 10, recommended for installation immediately after purchasing the device. Each user creates his own list, but it is worth noting that in general the programs necessary for normal Windows operation 10 are approximately identical and differ in functionality and the team of developers involved in the release:

1. Windows 10 has a built-in antivirus, but they don’t really trust it, preferring to install a trusted third-party one. We also recommend doing this. : Kaspersky, NOD32, DR.Web, Avast, Avira, etc. Personally, we prefer Avast.
2. Install archivers that allow you to save disk space and transfer files in a compact form. For example, 7Zip is the leader in this class of software. A universal application that allows you to pack files, reducing their volume several times. Has an accessible interface.
   
3. Select applications for quick and timely updates drivers. Although Windows 10 has a built-in update service, sometimes it is not enough. For example, use the free DriverPack.
4. . Not everyone is satisfied with the quality and convenience of the built-in software, so as an option, you can use AIMP, WINAMP, etc. Moreover, this kind of utility has been tested by time and thousands of users.
   
5. Graphics can be viewed using the built-in standard application, or you can install a more functional one: ACDSee, IrfanView, XnView, Picasa or i-FunViewer.
6. Even if you have a player with built-in codecs (media file readers), it still doesn’t hurt to have additional set. We would recommend K-LiteCodecPack.
7. Documentation is often presented as PDF files that cannot be read office applications. Install Adobe Reader(paid) or PDF-Xchange Viewer (free).
8. If you work with documents, then you will find it useful PDF converter in DOC. This is where PDF to Word Converter comes in handy. The application is free.
9. To clean the disk from unnecessary programs use the Iobit-uninstaller utility.
10. Required to maintain your system. This is a free software that allows you to clean the registry, remove unnecessary files systems, browser cache and much more. This is truly an indispensable tool, no matter what you use your PC for.
11. Since notepad and Wordpad are installed by default to work with documents, the user has to independently search for useful programs for a Windows 10 PC. It is necessary to install any of the existing office packages that allow you to work with documents, create and edit. To date, from free solutions, LibreOffice and OpenOffice document creation and editing packages are popular. However, there is an option.
12. If you are freelancing, work from home, or just sometimes forget about important events, install an organizer. For example, Evernote. This is a convenient, simple and free application that will allow you to remember a thousand little things.
13. Use the Yandex browser to surf the web - it is resource-efficient and free. In addition, it performs well at work Opera browser, which has many useful extensions and add-ons that make it easier to use World Wide Web.
14. The most necessary programs for Windows 10 include Skype, which is necessary to maintain communication with friends, acquaintances or just colleagues. There are also Viber, Telegram and other messengers. But Skype is still the leading communication application, although after a recent update its position has weakened significantly.

Which programs are the most necessary for Windows 10 - each user decides independently. It depends on the purpose of using the computer. The editor needs a powerful word processor, designer - professional editor graphics, programmer - all kinds of development environments. For games, the standard ones are sufficient. All installed software must achieve the main goal - to provide the user with solutions to current issues.

Programs for Windows 10 have become a popular object of search, study, and components of all kinds of ratings and reviews.

If we talk about which computer applications are the most necessary and useful, we should immediately make a reservation: a lot here depends on taste, preferences, who needs what programs for work, etc.

There is a certain set of applications necessary for each user, without which no computer or laptop will be secure basic set important functions, such as:

• drafting, reading and storing documents;
• viewing images and video files;
• playback of sound files;
• working with the camera;
• Internet navigation;
• IP telephony, voice and video communication;
• downloading files from the Internet;
• search and update drivers;
• safety.

There are other types of programs that are not included in the mandatory list, but each of them can also have a multimillion-dollar circle of users. This includes all kinds of graphic editors, game programs, applications for setting up, optimizing and cleaning your computer, editing audio and video files, for burning discs and a number of other tasks.

This is the most necessary software with which any user begins equipping his operating system.

Some of the applications are pre-installed. The tenth Windows is no exception, as Windows 10 is often called in computer slang.

A quick overview of programs pre-installed in Windows 10

The set of applications supplied with the operating system can hardly be called rich, but useful software it still has it.

It’s worth starting with a new feature that appeared in this version of Windows - Microsoft browser Edge. This new development the operating system manufacturer leaves a good impression: quick start, good speed work, responsive interface, viewing comfort, convenient menus and settings. True, for full competition and leadership among browsers there is still not enough support for extensions. However, it seems that if Microsoft continues to develop its browser, and does not treat it like the infamous Internet Explorer, the future of Microsoft Edge could promise excellent prospects.

Internet Explorer The operating system also has it, but it is hidden quite far away.

You can find it through the search bar on the taskbar, or in the C:\ folder Program Files\Internet Explorer\ (the file needed to launch is called “iexplore.exe”). Latest versions This browser was surprisingly good and functional, but by that time its reputation was so badly damaged that few people wanted to return to it and use it again.

Another promising development that appeared in Windows 10 is voice assistant Cortana (Cortana), which voice command performs actions on the computer and on the Internet. Unfortunately, the program does not yet work in all languages ​​and in a limited number of regions; in particular, it is not available for speakers of Russian and languages ​​of the CIS countries. Those who know English well can use it by changing the main language and region in the system settings (for example, to the USA or the UK). Support for the Russian language is expected in the coming years. Similar applications have previously been developed for mobile phones, but this is new for computer operating systems.

Other useful programs installed in the operating system are actually a repetition of the software available in previous Windows versions, and do not contain significant changes. This does not diminish their merits and significance. These include:

1. Graphic editor Paint.
2. Text editor Notepad.
3. Screenshot Scissors app.
4. Windows Media Player.
5. Applications Photos, Camera, Calendar, Calculator.
6. Windows Defender.

Most software has to be installed on a computer separately from the operating system according to your needs and preferences. Fortunately, there is no shortage of applications and developments for any version of Windows, including the top ten. There is probably no need to analyze even a small part of all the software that is designed for Windows 10, but it is worth mentioning the best and most necessary programs, without which it is difficult to imagine working on a computer.

For example, archivers. There are many good options here, but the leader is rightfully WinRar program. It copes well with all the necessary tasks, works with any archives, has a clear interface and is well known to most users. Other popular archivers include 7-Zip and Universal Extractor, which are also distinguished by their simplicity, functionality and ability to work with all types of archives.

Office programs

To work with PDF files the most common is Adobe program Reader. It has a pleasant, accessible and familiar interface to many and does an excellent job of its functions. Its disadvantage can be considered quite frequent and large updates, which is not the best option for users with limited traffic. In this case, Foxit Reader or Sumatra PDF, which are perfect for working with this format.

For operations with documents in doc formats or docx, tables and presentations come first with the famous Microsoft Office- an office suite from the developer of the Windows operating system. It is paid, although it is no secret that in reality not all users honestly pay for its use. The latest three versions are Microsoft Office 2010, 2013 and 2016, and any of them can be installed on Windows 10.

The most popular and best programs included in of this package- Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and most others are not familiar to everyone.

Graphic editors

Of course, the leader here is the famous Adobe Photoshop, allowing you to do whatever you can think of with your photos. There is another well-known application - CorelDraw Graphic Suite, which has advanced Windows support 10 with multi-display viewing mode and support for 4K monitors. However, these programs are mainly good for advanced users with serious photo editing skills. For most ordinary users a good option would be the Paint.Net program, which has slightly greater capabilities than the Paint graphic editor installed in the operating system itself.

As for disk burning programs, Nero has firmly held the leadership in this area for many years, despite the presence of many other well-known applications. If someone is confused by the fact that the program is quite cumbersome and paid, then it has free Micro versions, equipped with everything necessary for recording without many other functions. Latest from full versions Nero, as well as all versions of Nero Micro, are perfectly compatible with Windows 10.

Driver Applications

There are many programs for searching and updating the driver database via the Internet, however, to be honest, the need for them is small, since you can search for drivers online yourself operating system(or you can do this through Device Manager). It’s a completely different matter - a program that contains in ready-made form all the necessary base, which you just need to run, and it will configure and install everything itself. There is only one such program today - this is DriverPack Solution, developed by young programmer Arthur Kuzyakov.

The latest offline version weighs as much as 12 gigabytes, which is not surprising, because it contains millions of drivers, many others useful programs and utilities.

Works without the Internet, which can be useful in a number of cases, for example: if there are no networks to connect to, network traffic highly limited or not detected network drivers after formatting the computer, etc.

Programs for working with the camera

A standard application for working with a webcam, built into the operating system, may appeal to fans of “native” Microsoft software, but has limited functionality, and therefore the need for third party programs occurs quite often. For video communication via a webcam, we can recommend the good free program Webcamoid, which is fully compatible with the top ten. To organize video surveillance and broadcasts via the Internet, another free application is Xeoma. There are many others very good programs for working with a webcam, for example Cyberlink YouCam or WebCamMax, but most of them are either paid or shareware with time limits.

Programs for downloading files from the Internet

There are various programs for downloading from regular sites and torrents. Internet is very popular for standard downloads Download Manager thanks to many useful functions, "intelligence" and high speed downloads. It is paid, although it should be noted that not every user prefers to pay honestly for the software. Free analogues are also available, but not all of them are compatible with the tenth Windows version. Best option here - famous Download program Master, which has good functionality and speed.

There is no shortage of options for downloading from torrent networks. free applications no: uTorrent, MediaGet, BitComet and many others. Separately, it is worth highlighting the BitComet program because of its ability to work with both torrents and conventional protocols.

Messengers and IP telephony programs

The most popular in the world Whatsapp messenger finally found official version for Windows. However, it is not independent and is tied to the phone version, and therefore requires keeping it enabled mobile device. In contrast, Viber in its Windows version only requires number confirmation, after which it can work independently of an Android smartphone. You can't ignore Skype. The emergence of numerous competitors could not but affect the popularity of the program, but it did not lose its significance. Anything can happen to a phone or a number: it can get lost or fail, but Skype is Skype - anywhere in the world, in any Internet cafe, you can log into your account and communicate with family and friends.

It is also worth mentioning where in the system properties you can find the default Windows 10 programs so that you can change and customize them at your discretion.

This function in the top ten is somewhat complicated. IN previous versions OS this could be done in the settings of the programs themselves or through the properties of any file. Now you can do this through the section Start-Computer Settings-System-Default Applications.

While the Windows operating system lives and improves, all kinds of software for all occasions are developed, updated and improved along with it. This is natural: software gives “life” to a computer and ensures its productivity, without which it cannot perform its basic functions and be useful to a wide range of users.

In the operating room Windows system 10 are installed free programs, which become more and more numerous over time. And, besides, not all PC users know what type or type of program this or that program belongs to. So let's figure this out. Most of the Windows 10 programs that we have on our computer are those that we install ourselves. And the rest were installed along with the operating system. So let's begin.

Required Windows 10 programs

This type of program is installed along with the operating system, such as antivirus programs ,browsers , file downloaders , programs for communicating over the Internet And convenient email clients. This is the smallest part free internet programs, which, according to the developer of the operating system, everyone uses, and which are the most necessary programs for Windows 10 on a computer. Their circle also includes all games that are installed on the operating system as standard. And besides, the BIOS is the same standard program, although it and the operating system are different types software.

Useful programs for Windows 10

These include drivers, recovery programs deleted files, programs for working with hard drive, remote computer control And utilities, which help the computer work correctly and also serve to connect various devices(flash drives, mice, keyboards, 3G modems, joysticks and much more). There are also utilities that are not very necessary, but without them the computer will someday stop functioning correctly. Such utilities include antiviruses , archivers , computer diagnostic programs, and so on. Software for Windows 10 is used to debug the operation of a PC or its individual components, without which it will not be able to work.

Application programs

These are the programs that the user installs himself. They perform only those functions that the user needs. These programs are designed for editing, such as audio editors , video editors , audio And video converters, codecs. There are also editors for storage and processing text information, as well as photo and video files. This type of program has its own subtypes.

Subtypes of application programs

• Office- these programs are used for editing, storing and creating various text And graphic files that the user needs. Most often, such programs are released as a package for the user. This package includes programs that are different in function, but identical in meaning. This way of providing programs is very convenient for both the manufacturer (it makes them easier to develop) and the user (very cheap).
• Financial - these programs were specially developed for various companies and enterprises. As the name suggests, these programs help to accounting, and also help companies store, edit and create various accounting and financial information.
• Games- These are programs that were developed specifically for entertainment purposes.

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