Windows

Top 30+ Free Software for Your Computer

The best thing about using a windows computer is that there are thousands of free software for it. Surely you can’t get enough of free software and that is why I made an ultimate list of free windows software that you will ever need.

List of Free Windows Software

They are categorized nicely so that you can quickly find the one software you need most.

Anti-virus Software

avast! Free Antivirus
Protects you from virus and malware. Best free protection for your PC.
AntiVir Free Version
Very lightweight but solid on protection.
Ad-Aware Free Antivirus Ad-Aware Antivirus
Previously anti-spyware now adds antivirus as well.
AVG Icon AVG Antivirus
Trusted antivirus that I used personally before switching to Avast free version.

Firewall Applications

Comodo Firewall Logo Comodo Firewall
One of the best free firewall software which has been in the industry for very long.
ZoneAlarm Free Firewall Software Zone Alarm
Very lightweight but solid on protection. Runs on the background smoothly.

Malware Removals

Malwarebytes Logo Malwarebytes
One of the best free firewall software which has been in the industry for very long.
Spybot Anti-malware Spybot Search & Destroy
Spybot Search and Destroy offers a free version that targets spywares only.
Should I remove it icon Should I Remove It?
It allows you to remove adware, bloatware and crapware with one click.
IObit Malware Fighter IObit Malware Fighter
Finds and removes infections. Fights against hidden threats.

File Recovery

Recuva File Recovery Recuva
From the creators of CCleaner, Recuva is your best bet to recover deleted files.
Test Disk Icon TestDisk Data Recovery
Best application to recover lost partitions, makes non-booting disk bootable again.
FreeUndelete Logo FreeUndelete
Helps to recover files deleted from recycle bin. Supports NTFS 1.0, NTFS 2.0, FAT16 and FAT32 file systems.
Pandora File Recovery Pandora File Recovery
Recovers deleted files memory card, secondary hard drive, or other external drive.

Defragment Tools

Defraggler Logo Defraggler
Best defragment tool out there. Has support for NTFS and FAT32 file systems.
IObit Smart Defrag 3 IObit Smart Defrag
Fast, automatic and very easy to use to defrag your hard drive.

Uninstallers

Revo Uninstaller Icon Revo Uninstaller
Most popular uninstaller currently. Does the uninstalling job effectively.
IObit Uninstaller Logo IObit Uninstaller 
Lightweight portable app if you don’t want to install an uninstaller.

PC Maintenance

Ccleaner PC Maintenance Tool Ccleaner
All rounder maintenance tool for your PC. Won many awards.
IObit Advanced SystemCare IObit Advanced System Care
Optimizes, cleans, and fixes a variety of PC problems with just 1 click.

Browsers

Chrome Logo Chrome
The fastest and most stable web browser with a minimal interface.
Firefox Logo Firefox
With so many add-ons firefox is the most customization browser out there.
Opera Logo Opera
Another fast browser that is trying to keep up with Chrome.
Safari Logo Safari
A browser for Apple fan-boys.

E-mail Client

Thunderbird Logo Thunderbird
Best all-rounder email client from Mozilla.
eM Client Logo eM Client
Another good option for those who want a good indie email client.

Communication

Skype Logo Skype
All rounder maintenance tool for your PC. Won many awards.
Pidgin Logo Pidgin
Optimizes, cleans, and fixes a variety of PC problems with just 1 click.

Photo Viewers

FastStone Image Viewer FastStone
Very good photo/image viewer.
Irfanview Logo IrfanView
Very popular, has been in the market for long time.

Photo Editors

Paint.net Logo Paint.net
All rounder photo editor. Good for beginners.
Gimp Image Editor Logo Gimp
People call it free Photoshop alternative.

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I hope the list will be useful to you. If you have any program that you recommend, then let me know by commenting below. Happy Free Downloading!

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