Solved 3rd party updates guide for Windows 8.

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Darqside

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I am looking to install all the updates/programs needed for the Windows environment to be a well-oiled machine.
I am looking to make this a thread that would be helpful to others as well.
Your contribution is appreciated.

I will smooth this guide out with your help. Adding links to download locations, ect.

My system:
Windows 8 Pro 64-bit
AMD X3 440 Rana
8GB DDR3 RAM
Nvidia 9800 GT

So far I have:
- All the latest drivers via Windows Driver Update and Driver Genius. (And manual download for NVIDIA driver.)
- Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome with Ad Block Extension.
- Start8 (Start Menu) by Stardock
- Pokki (Start Menu) Can be ran side by side.
- CCleaner
- AVG Free Anti-Virus
- Microsoft Silverlight
- K-Lite Codec Pack 64-bit
- Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x64 Redistributable
(Which versions are there? Should I install x86 version on a 64-bit system too?)
- WinRAR (64-bit)
- Adobe Flash Player
- Java

Please help with questions I have along the list. I want to make it clear for everyone, including myself so can get this guide fully functional.

Thanks :cool:
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 8 Professional x64
CPU
AMD X3 440 Rana @3.60GHz OC
Motherboard
MSi AM3 Mobo
Memory
8GB DDR3 RAM 1600MHz
Graphics Card(s)
9800 GT
Sound Card
mobo
Monitor(s) Displays
Duo Display
Hard Drives
1 250GB dedicated OS
1 1TB Storage
PSU
600w
Case
Raidmax
Cooling
Rosewill copper-base/pipe tower
Perhaps this topic would be more at home here:
http://www.eightforums.com/
I would definitely delete AVG and install MSE in it's place. Rather than try to make Win 8 look like Win 7 with the introduction of 3rd party software most of us will not be using Win 8 on a PC. It might be OK for the "Toys" but personally I will wait for Win 9.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Motherboard
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. P8H77-M
Memory
8.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000
Sound Card
On Board
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 24"
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
(1) INTEL SSDSC2CT180A3 ATA Device (2) ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device (3) WDC WD3200AAKS-75L9A0 ATA Device (4) Generic- Compact Flash USB Device (5) Generic- MS/MS-Pro USB Device (6) Generic- SD/MMC USB Device (7) Generic- SM/xD-Picture USB
PSU
500w Corsair
Case
Cooler Master
Cooling
3 Fans
Keyboard
Logitech MK300
Mouse
Logitech WOM
Internet Speed
75Mb
Antivirus
Norton 360
Browser
Firefox, Opera, IE
There are more people here. Ill post it there once I get help here. This applies to windows 8 too.
And I am actually using Windows 8 on my desktop. I was tired of 7. Bit sluggish imo.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 8 Professional x64
CPU
AMD X3 440 Rana @3.60GHz OC
Motherboard
MSi AM3 Mobo
Memory
8GB DDR3 RAM 1600MHz
Graphics Card(s)
9800 GT
Sound Card
mobo
Monitor(s) Displays
Duo Display
Hard Drives
1 250GB dedicated OS
1 1TB Storage
PSU
600w
Case
Raidmax
Cooling
Rosewill copper-base/pipe tower
No this is a Windows 7 general discussion section not Windows 8.

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My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 11
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