- Softonic Rating:
- Very good:8/10
- License:
- Free
- Added:
- January 13, 2006
- Updated:
- November 22, 2006
- Publisher:
- Website
- File size:
- 296 KB
- Downloads:
- 5,894
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“A free collection of essential software”
by Cyril Roger
The Google Pack is like a first aid kit for your PC: it’s small, tidy and filled with all the essentials. So what’s inside? The Firefox web browser, Ad Aware SE Personal and Norton Antivirus for protection, Adobe Reader for your PDF files, Picasa for your pictures, Google Earth to span the globe, Google Desktop to organize your files and a Google Screensaver. The Google Pack is an excellent selection of solid and essential software, half of which are from Google itself, which any new PC users should get his hands on.
First time users will appreciate the smooth download process, and a friendly interface. Once started, the Google Pack will check your computer to see if you already have any of the applications and if not will install them. The download progress bar at the top lets you know how far you are in the installation process. The application also shows the download size of each program, just in case you’re worried about the space on your PC. If you’re not sure what a program is for, roll your mouse over the title and a tooltip (or small description) will appear. Once you’re done with the pack, you can let it sit discreetly in your system tray, and call it up whenever you need it.
The Google Pack is also a Google Updater, and will regularly check that the installed applications are up to date. Beginners will be glad to know that there’s a link to the help page for every program and that you can easily uninstall each application. Another cool thing is access to more software (like Skype, RealPlayer, or Google Talk) from a link in the “installed software” tab. However one can’t help but wonder why Google didn’t just include all that software in the Google Pack. It might mean that more applications will be available in the future.
We were a bit annoyed to find out that the Google Pack installs Firefox with the Google Toolbar, a plug-in which is not completely necessary. Another irritating thing is how the Pack automatically installs all programs instead of letting you choose individual components. There’s also no refresh button to check for new updates or to reinstall software you’ve erased.
Google Pack is intended for new PC users and, although it blatantly stuffs a good number of Google applications in there, you have to recognize that all the programs it offers are top notch. Don’t waste your time on the net finding the right apps for your PC, let Google Pack set you up.
Languages:
English
Notes:
This installer will let you select exactly what programs to download and install. The recommended software is chosen by default.
OS requirements for Google Pack:
- OS: WinXP
- Smooth download process
- Links to other programs
- Select programs to update and uninstall
- Link to help page of each program
- Installs Firefox with Google Toolbar
- Can’t install software individually
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From the publisher of Google Pack
Google Pack is a free collection of essential software from Google and other companies. The software in the Google Pack helps you browse the web faster, remove spyware and viruses, organize your photos, and more.
Google Pack also takes the hassle out of downloading, installing, and updating software. You can download and install the entire Google Pack in just a few clicks. The included Google Updater helps you discover new programs and keep your software up to date.
For programs you select that you already have installed on your computer, the Google Updater checks whether you have the latest version. If you don't, the Google Updater will install the latest version. If you already have the latest version of a program, the Google Updater won't install it.
Programs included in Google Pack:
- Google Earth
- Google Desktop
- Picasa
- Google Pack Screensaver
- Google Toolbar for IE
- Mozilla Firefox with Google Toolbar
- Ad-Aware SE Personal
- Norton Antivirus 2005 Special Edition
- Adobe Reader 7
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User Rating
3 ratings- Usability
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- Currently 7/10.
- Stability
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- Currently 8/10.
- Installation
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- Currently 7/10.
- Functionality
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- Currently 8/10.
- Appearance
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- Currently 8/10.
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So-and-So
It has some good software but a couple of software you really don't need and are specific to needs. If you download from the site it lets you pick the ones you don't want. Anyway it's a good soft... read more
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