Not sure how well this will go down but a service I've found very useful in the past and free :smiley: so thought I'd post.
Simply select the packages you want, download the installer and run.
It automatically fetches and installs the latest stable version and installs them with no further user intervention and catches sneaky junkware tick boxes so no unwanted toolbars etc.
Great for when you get a new PC and want all the software you had on your last one.
start working as soon as you run it
not bother you with any choices or options
install apps in their default location
say no to toolbars or extra junk
install 64-bit apps on 64-bit machines
install apps in your PC's language or one you choose
do all its work in the background
install the latest stable version of an app
skip up-to-date apps
skip any reboot requests from installers
use your proxy settings from Internet Explorer
download apps from each publisher's official site
verify digital signatures or hashes before running anything
work best if you turn off any web filters or firewalls
save you a lot of time!
Top comments
Jameseh to gorgo2015
23 Jan 175#10
Sure thing, which one runs Photoshop?
Sin_of_nature
22 Jan 175#1
Used the site for a very long time. Very good. https://patchmypc.net/download is also another very good one (updates software too)
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Sin_of_nature
22 Jan 175#1
Used the site for a very long time. Very good. https://patchmypc.net/download is also another very good one (updates software too)
Don't you have to install them one at time from there? With Ninite and PatchMyPC you tick some boxes of the software you want, click go and it installs them all automatically (without toolbars and other junk).
xdaminis
22 Jan 17#4
One of the best websites out there.
marty-401
22 Jan 17#5
Yes. But still very easy and I think more choice and reviews of products.
jadamso
22 Jan 17#6
Now if they only included Windows Updates :disappointed:
marra
22 Jan 17#7
Great site I've been using it for years, it gets you back up and running in no time after a format.
gorgo2015
22 Jan 17#8
Alternatively, avoid Windows and install an open source operating system.
Jameseh to gorgo2015
23 Jan 175#10
Sure thing, which one runs Photoshop?
dreamager to gorgo2015
23 Jan 172#17
Will do. Which one is best optimised for my rx480 and HTC vive?
philomene
22 Jan 17#9
Good reminder - like marra says, Ninite is a great way of installing multiple programs at once, e.g. after a clean install, and don't underestimate the advantage that avoiding installing all the junk apps is - a lot of these freeware programs come with other junk bundled that you have to remember to untick. Hadn't heard of patch my pc - good one, thanks, Sin of nature.
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Simply select the packages you want, download the installer and run.
It automatically fetches and installs the latest stable version and installs them with no further user intervention and catches sneaky junkware tick boxes so no unwanted toolbars etc.
Great for when you get a new PC and want all the software you had on your last one.
How to geek review
http://www.howtogeek.com/201354/ninite-is-the-only-safe-place-to-get-windows-freeware/
Wikipedia page
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninite
From Ninite website
Ninite will
start working as soon as you run it
not bother you with any choices or options
install apps in their default location
say no to toolbars or extra junk
install 64-bit apps on 64-bit machines
install apps in your PC's language or one you choose
do all its work in the background
install the latest stable version of an app
skip up-to-date apps
skip any reboot requests from installers
use your proxy settings from Internet Explorer
download apps from each publisher's official site
verify digital signatures or hashes before running anything
work best if you turn off any web filters or firewalls
save you a lot of time!
Top comments
All comments (33)