http://ninite.com/ is an excellent site for getting software and installing it quickly and hassle free after a format. I tried 7zip this format but have had problems with it unfortunately so I'm back to using WinRAR.
Fedora if it's a cr*ppy laptop like mine otherwise MSE or Avast! CCleaner Malwarebytes VLC & MPC-HC & Audacity iTunes (I don't like it but my son has his ipod and uses it) Firefox 7zip Open Office HTC sync The list could go on as I also have to install WinVICE, CCS64, ZXspin, WinUAE, Caprice & MAME or my retro fix would be destroyed!.