So what is the software u ALWAYS install??
For me it's Directory Opus and my latest edition is The KMPlayer, as with The KMPlayer it has pretty much every codec, so u can play mkv files straight after install. No need to install powerDVD for some codecs and nero for others - it's great.
Directory Opus is a Windows Exploreer replacement, it handles pictures, zip files, and ftp, check it out... http://www.gpsoft.com.au/ you can get a free trial.
I wanted to let you know about these great apps, so what are your favs?