New Installations

Links to resources for new or re-installations of Windows

Windows XP SP2   Service Pack 2 for Windows XP    (other service packs here)

Windows Update Site     (Using 'express install'  will install all critical updates)
                                    (Using 'custom install' will allow you to choose additional updates)

MS Office Update Site  (Updates Office Products - you may require the installation CDs during this procedure)

Intel INF Updater  or  VIA Chipset Updates  or  SIS Chipset Updates  (Updates for mother board chipsets)

Belarc Adviser   (Displays system information in a web browser)

Acrobat Reader v7  (Allows viewing of PDF files)

Ad-aware    (Removes adware and spyware)

Windows Defender (Microsoft, update to MS Antispyware)

Microsoft User Profile Hive Cleanup Service    (Speeds up shutdown of Windows)

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyser    (For improved security)

McAfee Updates   or  Norton AV Updates    (Antivirus updates)

Links to Device Drivers & BIOS Updates (Install BIOS Updates BEFORE installing operating system)
*There are risks in flashing a BIOS, exercise extreme caution or have a professional do it for you.