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foxit

pdf reader, works better than adobe I think

bullzip

pdf printer, create pdf files from anything

ccleaner

keep your system running cleaner

advanced widows care

personal version, great for cleaning up system

Ad-Aware

removes spyware and malware

Avast

free antivirus, home edition

AVG

free antivirus, I use it with Avast

Open Office

alternative to microsoft office - excellent - use to open office docs

Spyware Teminator

 a good spyware scanner, I use this one also