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Most Popular Downloads of October 2009
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Windows 7 was the big news, but PC World's readers didn't stray from the old favorites: security, utilities, and free stuff. Norton's a name that folks will pay for--or at least check out in a trial version--but all the others in October's top ten downloads are freebies. And although Windows 7 is certainly a draw, finding Tweak UI on this list tells us that many are sticking with XP for now.
Most Popular Utilities for Windows 7
From Utilities
Whether you have Windows 7 or you're just eyeing it, it's a sure thing that you wonder what software will run on it. Fear not: these favorites all work with Windows 7. If you have them, relax and enjoy your new OS. And if you don't yet use them, check them out--maybe you'll discover some new favorites of your own.
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From Utilities
Most Popular Introductions of August 2009
Summer has a reputation for being the fun, laid-back time of year--but in August, PCWorld.com visitors were all business. The most popular new and updated downloads of August 2009 fall into two categories: security, and serious system spelunking. All of these, from antivirus scanners to spyware disablers, are free.
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From Downloads
Most Popular Introductions of July 2009
Utilities and freebies always top the list, as do new versions of tried-and-true software. July's surprises were the new entries to the list: sticky note software and a weather-watching utility.
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From Downloads
Most Popular New Files of June 2009
Last month, the most popular new files weren't just variations on old favorites. Most of them were new versions of old favorites. Two free antivirus programs duked it out for first place, with tried-and-true utilities and free games in hot pursuit. The only true debut? A desktop utility that makes XP look like Windows 7.
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How to Get Windows 7 Without Windows 7: Look and Feel
Much of the buzz about Windows 7 comes from assorted user-interface improvements: A little eye-candy here, a few window-management tweaks there. Here are some of the downloads you need to get them right now.
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From Utilities
How to Get Windows 7 Without Windows 7: Features
Windows 7 offers plenty of new stuff to like. Not ready to take the plunge into all of Windows 7's plenty? With these downloads, you can add many of these features to your Vista and/or XP machines.
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From Utilities
How to Get Windows 7 Without Windows 7: Performance
Who doesn't want a faster PC? Informal speed tests show that Windows 7 boots faster than Vista, and many users report that it "feels" faster during everyday operation. (Maybe that's because the User Account Control isn't pestering them so often.) These downloads help you goose Vista so it shares some of Win 7's pep.
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From Utilities
Most Popular Downloads Introduced in May 2009
There's no challenging perpetual favorites such as Ad-Aware and WinRAR for sheer number of downloads...but what made a strong debut last month? New versions of old favorites, especially security programs--plus some free utilities we haven't seen before. Check them out and see what you may have missed.
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From Desktop
Downloads to Dress Up Your PC
Tired of staring at the same desktop day after day? We feel the same way. Just like some people simply must redo their houses, we feel the need to freshen up our PC desktops. Of course, redoing your house will cost plenty of money; redoing your desktop needn't cost much, if anything. So we've rounded up ten great downloads for giving your PC a whole new look. Give them a try--you won't mind looking at your desktop any longer.
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From Utilities
101 Undiscovered Freebies: Supercharge Your System
Is Windows moving like molasses? Use these five free tools to improve PC performance. For 90+ more excellent freebies, check out "101 Great Free Sites and Downloads You’ve Probably Never Heard Of."
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From Utilities
101 Undiscovered Freebies: Engineer a Better PC Experience
Don't settle for a system that doesn't work the way you want it to work. Use these utilities to improve your PC's performance and your computing experience. They're all free. For 90+ more excellent freebies, check out the full story.
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