Ninite is free and offers a simple interface that greatly speeds the process. Simply point-and-click. After selecting your apps, a single installation file is quickly generated for download. After running the installer, apps are downloaded and installed automatically.
In addition to the time savings, Ninite offers the following advantages:
Latest versions downloaded.
Ninite automatically says NO to installing toolbars, and other junk add-ons.
Installer full automated. No clicking next, or any interaction needed.
32 or 64-bit chosen automatically.
No registration, or signup needed.
Rerunning the installer updates your installed software.
my biggest problem with ninite was the inability to stop the extra software like toolbars from installing but I guess they have addressed that issue. I might give it a try again when I need it