Ninite: The easiest way to get apps for Windows 7

Ninite is a customized installer that works in the background 100% hands-free. It install apps with default settings and say "no" to browser toolbars and other junk. All it installs are the apps you choose, not even Ninite is installed.

In short,

You pick the apps you want.
Start your customized installer.
You're done!

You can get Ninite here.