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Top 10 downloads for a new PC

From antivirus to back-up, here's our pick of the essential downloads you'll need to make the best of your new PC.

Paul Rowlingson, vnunet.com 18 Dec 2003
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Mozilla 1.5

Ditch outdated Internet Explorer for this impressive alternative.
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Ashampoo WinOptimizer Platinum Suite 1.13
Ensure your new PC continues to run smoothly.
Download here

Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP
Windows XP can be improved with these tools.
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Handy Backup 4.0
Ensure you never lose any data from your new PC.
Download here

Add/Remove Plus! 2003 v4.0
Safe removal of unwanted programs.
Download here

Winamp 3.0
Install the most popular audio player on your PC.
Download here

OpenOffice 1.1
A powerful and free alternative to MS Office.
Download here

Ad-aware 6.181
Keep your PC free of spyware & adware.
Download here

ZoneAlarm 3.7.159
A firewall is essential on any internet-ready PC.
Download here

avast! 4 Home Edition
Free antivirus software.
Download here

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