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For a PC-to-PC connection, you’ll need an Easy Transfer Cable (about $20). The bad news: Easy Transfer won’t copy your programs.

Rather, it will complete the transfer and then provide a report detailing everything it couldn’t copy. Easy Transfer won’t hang if it comes across a file or setting it can’t move. The new version of Easy Transfer adds a file explorer, which simplifies the task of selecting the specific files you want to copy.

If you are moving to Windows 7 from XP or Vista, you should check out this free download (versions are available for transferring from XP to 7, from 32-bit Vista to 7, and from 64-bit Vista to 7), which helps you copy files and settings from one PC to another. Foxit Reader: Popular and free PDF reading software, with PDF printer support.One such app, Photo Gallery, is a free, easy-to-use photo manager/editor that’s worth a download, particularly if you aren’t already using Google Picasa to organize your pics and videos. VLC: A lightweight and open-source video player, with integrated codecs for many popular video formats (including DVD player). LibreOffice: Free office productivity suite, including word processor, spreadsheets and drawing tools. 7-Zip: A free and comprehensive compression utility - it will open/compress almost anything. SysInternals Tools: An advanced collection of tools for Windows troubleshooting, recommended for experienced PC users to hunt down problems. If you miss the old games (Solitaire, Freecell, etc.) from Windows 7, then you can use this app to get them back in Windows 10. It still works in Windows 10, but I would recommend avoiding any of the other software options within the package (as they are designed for Windows 7/8). Windows Essentials (including Movie Maker): If you're after Windows Movie Maker, it is bundled within the Windows Essentials package. It works well and allows you to disable OneDrive and other integrated components. No bloatware in here! SpyBot Anti-Beacon: A popular anti-spy tool to prevent some of the Windows 10 telemetry options.

Ninite: Ninite is a simple software package manager that allows you to install from a select list of common Windows applications with a few clicks. Classic Shell: If you don't like the look of the Windows 10 start menu, you can achieve the XP/7 look by using Classic Shell. This will also allow you to download and save the ISO file if you wish. Windows 10 ISO: You can create your own installation media by running the installer direct from the Microsoft website. We'll keep it updated as new software is added or there are better options available. This article is designed as a repository for popular Windows 10 related downloads that would be useful for forum members.