XAMPP - I like to play a lot with PHP & MySql scripts. This is perfect for the task. An easy install, clean interface and everything
you need to get running a test server on your own computer.

Macrium Reflect Free -  Create a disk image whilst running Windows using Microsoft Volume Shadow copy Service (VSS).
Image to Network, USB, FireWire drives and DVD.
Built in scheduler.
32 bit and native 64 bit versions.
Industry leading compression levels and speed.
Linux based Rescue CD with Network access and full GUI. Only 6.5MB in size!
Built in CD/DVD packet writing engine. Supports packet writing to DVD
DL media with Windows Vista.
HTML log files.

Defraggler - Another good app from the guys at Piriform. The default windows defragger takes a lifetime. That’s time I just don’t have. This tool does the job in a fifth of the time. Get it.