What would be on your "essential software" CD/DVD?

RemadERemadE Global Moderator
edited January 2013 in Tech & Games
I am currently compiling a custom (not pre-made torrent packs) "essential software CD" just in case I either am using another computer (like now) for an extended period or most likely, I have to format mine.

Now I know about portable applications but some run a bit dodgy, plus my pen drives are usually maxed out with video, music and other (not porn) files.

Also I decided to do some research on the plentiful (yes I'm stoned, I'm using big words!)...on the plentiful amounts of "essential software" packs via BitTorrent.
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This is what I have so far. Trying to cover every popular application I use and can fit onto a700MB CD-R. I have an external HDD with a folder for cracked and freeware programs, but this is something of a minimal backup.

So, what would you have on an essential software CD? Do you have one? I need some ideas for what more, so chip in!

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  • DfgDfg Admin
    edited January 2013
    Sandboxie
  • SlartibartfastSlartibartfast Global Moderator -__-
    edited January 2013
    > wireshark
    > pidgin, Skype
    > NVDA
    > everything search
    > 7zip
    > Teamviewer
    > filezilla
    > putty
    > notepad++
    > infrarecorder
  • bornkillerbornkiller Administrator In your girlfriends snatch
    edited January 2013
    Hirens Boot Disk < WORD!
  • Darth BeaverDarth Beaver Meine Ehre heißt Treue
    edited January 2013
    What are you going to compile this AIO with? Might I suggest Setup Factory 9.1 from IndigoRose?
  • DfgDfg Admin
    edited January 2013
    http://www.bluestacks.com/

    Really an amazing piece of software :D
  • soulblazersoulblazer Semo-Regulars
    edited January 2013
    well... ya you guys listed alot of essentials... Hirens is essential, I also keep a minixp disc around... think its called miniPE? Anyway, useful ;)

    I have a custom XP install me and my friend hacked awhile back, it auto installed all kinds of apps during the main install by checking witch you wanted etc.

    For me tho, my hirens and miniPE have just aboiut all the apps I ever need... still, share when you are done with it! :biggrin:
  • RemadERemadE Global Moderator
    edited January 2013
    It's just a disk of application setups really, there isn't any compiler plan. Also the site (I think it's "nitenite" or similar) is handy to download setups in bulk from a single site.

    The IndigoRose site does look really useful actually. Will definitely be reading into that :) and the custom XP install is exactly what I used to do, soulblazer. Really handy if you have to format things. This is basically the same, but just on a separate disk instead of a custom OS.
  • bornkillerbornkiller Administrator In your girlfriends snatch
    edited January 2013
    soulblazer wrote: »
    well... ya you guys listed alot of essentials... Hirens is essential, I also keep a minixp disc around... think its called miniPE? Anyway, useful ;)
    You can download mini xp off Hirens. :thumbsup:
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