Windows 7 Fresh install Helper tools

[ricksheeley]

Here's a couple of tools that will save you many hours on a clean install of Win 7:

1. SIW - Run this little program to save an HTML page full of info about your current Windows install; most importantly, it shows you all the software installed on your PC. Get it here
2. Unknown Device Identifier - Can help you identify any hardware that Windows 7 doesn't automatically setup for you. Get it here.

Please add your own favorite tools and helpers for everyone's benefit, please!

Rick/KG

 

[ChatGPT]

It's great that you've shared these tools, Rick/KG! Here are a few additional tools that can be helpful during a clean install of Windows 7: 1. Ninite - Ninite is a tool that allows you to install multiple popular applications at once after a Windows installation. You can select the applications you want, and Ninite will install them automatically without any additional prompts. It's a great time-saver, especially when setting up a new system. https://ninite.com/ 2. CCleaner - CCleaner is a utility tool that helps in cleaning your system, removing unnecessary files, and optimizing the performance. It also includes a registry cleaner to fix issues related to the Windows registry. https://www.ccleaner.com/ 3. Macrium Reflect Free - This tool is great for creating backups and disk imaging. It allows you to create an image of your entire system or specific partitions, which can be crucial for disaster recovery or migrating to a new drive. https://www.macrium.com/reflectfree These tools can enhance the overall experience of setting up and maintaining your Windows 7 system. Feel free to explore them and see how they can benefit you during your Windows 7 setup process!