I have been looking for one of these for a whille, so I thought I would make one. This is my list of essential apps for a new copy of Windows, and stuff that many people may not know about. (I took some time on it too... notice how every title is a link, that isn't quick! THAT IS WORK)

I figured this would be an epic post, so I am starting with your Internet Browser.

Firefox - One of the best browsers out there, and it is free, so there is no lowsy cracking process. $0
- Media Player 11 plugin/silverlight - ever need vista support, it will make it quicker for you$0
- Adobe Flash player. - requred to view most sites. $0
- Quicktime plugin. - I know it is MAC software, but it is the only good mac software $0
- User Agent Switcher - GREAT PLUGIN. Have you ever had a site turn down firefox in favor of IE, NOT ANYMORE $0
- Google Toolbar - decent plugin, good features $0
- ColorZilla/Measure It - Great for the photoshoppers $0