What are the most essential softwares needed for xp.....i really need help.....?

i have been using xp for a long time and i am confused on using the right softwares....please list all the needed softwares for xp in cluding media players and antivirus programs....

What are the most essential softwares needed for xp.....i really need help.....?adware remover

Try this website - http://www.techsupportalert.com/best_46_...

Use the No.1 ( [1] ) of each category but see if you need it first.

Hope it helps.

What are the most essential softwares needed for xp.....i really need help.....?antivirus protection

all of the "essential" stuff is already there....media player, firewall, Internet browser, email program, disk utilities, etc. What you need in addition to that is an antivrus program like AVG or similar. There's a free version that works as well as the paid version....other than that its really up to what you want it do.

go to http://www.download.com to see whats there an check the tips and tricks area while there. There's also on-line tutorials and "classes" that can help you on your way.
xp all the updates from windows update site antivirus antispyware java shockwave flash adobe reader anything else is gravy
my fav :

- adobe acrobat reader

- k-lite codec

- real player

- winamp

- norton antivirus

- the installer of avg antivirus if i conclude that something slip throu norton

- winrar

- opera browser

- nero

- flashget