Ninite is a great way to quickly install your favorite programs on a new PC or fresh Windows install, but it’s more than that - it’s a safe, centralized place to get the freeware you need. It downloads programs from their official websites, automatically checking their digital signatures or hash values to ensure they haven’t been tampered with. It works entirely in the background, skipping any questions, ignoring prompts to reboot your PC, and automatically installing 64-bit applications on a 64-bit PC.

Ninite isn’t just about easily installing applications. When you launch your downloaded Ninite installer again, it will check for updated versions of the programs you chose. If a new version is available, Ninite will download and install it automatically.

If you already have the current version, Ninite will skip installing that application. This means Ninite is also a great way of updating the freeware you use. You can re-run the installer once a week or so to ensure you have the latest versions of your installed applications - all it takes is a double-click on the Ninite installer and your applications will be updated for you.

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