Installed apps — reset preparation
Inventory date: 11 September 2026 Source: Windows uninstall registry entries (read-only inventory). This is a practical prep list, not a recommendation to uninstall anything before the tribunal.
Main apps to review
| Installed item | Version | Official site / download | Reset note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Zip | 26.03 | Download | Utility; easy reinstall |
| Akai MPC Beats | 2.14.0 | Akai downloads & support | Reinstall only if you still use the MPC/music setup |
| Android Studio | 2025.1 | Android Studio | Developer tool; SDKs/emulators need separate backup |
| Angry IP Scanner | 3.9.1 | Download | Network utility; review need |
| ASUS WebStorage Sync | 2.9.1.786 | Download | Keep only if this sync is still active |
| ASUSTOR Backup Plan | 2.0.8.7230 | ASUSTOR downloads | Keep if backing up to an ASUSTOR NAS |
| ASUSTOR Control Center | 2.1.8.1200 | ASUSTOR downloads | NAS discovery/configuration utility |
| ASUSTOR EZ Connect | 1.3.1.4130 | ASUSTOR downloads | NAS remote-access utility |
| ASUSTOR EZ Sync | 1.1.1.7230 | ASUSTOR downloads | NAS file-sync utility |
| Audacity | 3.5.1 | Downloads | Audio editor |
| AudioRanger | 3.4.7 | Download | Music library/tagging utility |
| Brave | 152.1.94.121 | Download | Browser; review alongside Chrome/Firefox |
| Composer | — | Download | PHP developer dependency manager |
| CrystalDiskInfo | 9.9.2 | Downloads | Drive-health utility |
| Electric / Hype / Stage Piano | 1.1.x | Akai / inMusic downloads | Music instruments/content; licences may need account recovery |
| FileFlex | 03.024.0001 | FileFlex | Check whether still connected to storage |
| FileZilla | 3.69.6 | Download | FTP/SFTP client; export saved sites if needed |
| Firefox Developer Edition | 156.0 | Firefox for Windows | Developer browser; export profile/bookmarks if retaining |
| Git | 2.53.0.2 | Download | Developer tool |
| GitHub CLI | 2.98.0 | Install | Developer tool; review authentication/config backup |
| Google Chrome | 152.0.7977.83 | Download | Browser; export bookmarks/passwords before reset |
| Google Drive | 130.0.2.0 | Download | Confirm all files are synced before reset |
| HandBrake | 1.9.0 | Downloads | Video transcoder |
| Inkscape | 1.4.3 | Releases | Vector graphics editor |
| IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition | 2022.2.3 | Download | Old IDE; newer releases combine Community/Ultimate |
| MakeMKV | 1.17.7 | Download | Disc/video utility |
| Microsoft 365 | 16.0.20326.20132 | Office/Microsoft 365 downloads | Reinstall/sign in after reset if used |
| Microsoft OneDrive | 26.158.0816.0003 | Download | Confirm sync is complete before reset |
| Nextcloud | 33.0.5 | Desktop client | Confirm local folders and sync state |
| Node.js | 18.12.1 | Downloads | Developer runtime; projects may pin versions |
| Notepad++ | 8.8.1 | Downloads | Lightweight editor |
| ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors | 9.3.1 | Download | Office alternative |
| Oracle VirtualBox | 7.1.6 | Downloads | Back up VM folders before reset |
| Raspberry Pi Imager | 1.9.4 | Software | Removable-media utility |
| Speccy | 1.33 | Download | Hardware-information utility |
| Speedtest by Ookla | 1.10.163.001 | Windows app | Optional utility |
| StreamDock | 3.10.187.1230 | StreamDock downloads | Keep if hardware/macros are still used |
| VLC media player | 3.0.23 | Download | Media player |
| WinHTTrack Website Copier | 3.49-2 | Download | Review saved website archives before reset |
| WinSCP | 6.5.6 | Download | Export stored sites/keys if needed |
Hardware/NAS support items
| Installed item | Official source | Review |
|---|---|---|
| ASUS Dial Control Panel Toolkit | ASUS Support | Usually tied to ASUS hardware; reinstall only for the relevant device |
| ASUS Wireless Router Device Discovery Utility | ASUS Support | Needed only for ASUS router discovery/configuration |
| ASUSTOR utilities | ASUSTOR downloads | Keep as a group only if you still use the NAS |
| GlideX Service Installer | ASUS Support | ASUS device integration; optional otherwise |
| ProArt Creator Hub Service | ASUS Support | Keep if the laptop/display is ASUS ProArt-compatible |
| Dokan Library | Dokan/Dokany | Filesystem dependency; do not remove casually if an app needs it |
| Npcap OEM | Npcap | Packet-capture driver; usually needed by network-analysis tools |
System/developer components — normally not standalone apps
These appeared in the inventory but are generally dependencies rather than apps to choose for daily use: Microsoft .NET 6/8 hosts, runtimes and resolvers; Microsoft Visual C++ 2008/2012/2013/2022 redistributables; Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime; Microsoft Update Health Tools; Windows SDK AddOn; Windows Application Compatibility Fix Database; IIS 10 Express and its x86/x64 compatibility databases; Workflow Manager Client; Windows Subsystem for Linux; PowerShell 7; Office Click-to-Run Extensibility Component; and Mozilla Maintenance Service.
For these, let the fresh Windows installation or the application installer restore what is required. For WSL, separately back up any Linux distributions/projects before resetting.
Suggested prep before the reset
- Export browser bookmarks/passwords and record extensions; confirm cloud sync is complete.
- Back up VirtualBox VM folders, WSL distributions, coding projects, SSH keys, FTP/SFTP site profiles, and music-plugin licences/content.
- For each “Main app to review”, mark Keep, Reinstall later, or Not needed. Do not rely on this registry list alone for Microsoft Store/portable apps.
- Keep this file and the exported inventory with the reset paperwork.
The official download pages above were checked against vendor sites where available, including Google, Brave, Composer, Audacity, JetBrains, ASUSTOR, ASUS WebStorage, Akai, Crystal Dew World, and Raspberry Pi.