Easy Install

Re-installing Windows is an easy task that can be accomplished rather fast, but what really gives users a headache is the tedious process of searching for and downloading the set of programs they need.

Easy Install addresses this particular issue, providing a simple utility that allows you to quickly grab and install various programs from a single place, without having to search for each of them online.

It features a forthright interface that enables you to view all the available applications and their corresponding version in a structured table, populated with the push of a button. The range of programs is quite diverse, comprising antivirus software, download managers, archive viewers, video converters and picture processing tools.

You can select any program from the list and press the designated button to download the setup package to your computer. By default, all the installers are saved to the 'Downloads' folder, without allowing you to change this setting. Downloaded applications are displayed in a separate pane, enabling you to initiate the setup procedure for all or just the selected records.

One thing worth noting is that Easy Install provides programs that are licensed as freeware, along with trial or demo versions of some applications. The latter ones have certain limitations, in usage time or functionality.

As a drawback, Easy Install does not automatically detect the packages that are already downloaded to your computer, which means that you can download an installer twice for no reason. Thus, it would be a good idea to have it read the content of the 'Download' folder before grabbing a new file from the server.

While some improvements could add to its value, Easy Install proves to be a handy tool, saving you a significant amount of time you would otherwise waste searching for and downloading applications.