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Software downloads and reviews |
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Antivirus, Malware, Popup Blockers,
Anti-Spyware, and Firewalls: |
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WARNING: Many of the following products offer overlap in protection. Use at
own risk. |
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Avast
Antivirus Home Edition: A very good choice for FREE antivirus that won't bog
down your system with background scans and provides email protection and automatic
updating. A free registration is required to aquire a product key that is
good for one year of product updates.
Download Avast 4 Home Edition |
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Windows Defender:
Windows Defender is software that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow
performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software
by detecting and removing known spyware from your computer. Windows Defender features
Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware
when it's detected, minimizes interruptions, and helps you stay productive.
Windows Validation is required to download. THIS DOES NOT TAKE THE PLACE OF
ANTIVIRUS!!!
Download Windows Defender |
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SpywareBlaster:
Prevents the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers,
and other potentially unwanted software. Blocks spyware/tracking cookies in Internet
Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. Restrict the actions of potentially unwanted sites
in Internet Explorer. MANUAL UPDATES REQUIRED with free version.
Download SpywareBlaster |
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Lavasoft AdAware:
Provides Spyware, Adware, Trojans & Hijacker protection as well as an enhanced
rootkit removal system. AdAware is a great utility to MANUALLY SCAN for problems
on your computer. Be sure to update the program before scanning because without
the most current definitions it is useless.
Download AdAware 2008 FREE |
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Spybot Search & Destroy:Spybot
- Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware. A good tool to use WITH
AdAware for scanning for issues on your computer. I have found that Spybot
finds things that AdAware misses and vice-versa. Make sure to MANUALLY UPDATE
before you scan.
Download Spybot Search and Destroy |
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Comodo Firewall:
Comodo Firewall, rated by PC Magazine Online as an Editor's Choice, constantly monitors
and defends your PC from internet attacks. Unlike some other 'free' firewalls,
this is not a stripped down version but is the full, completely functional product.
This free solution comes complete with continual updates that are free forever!
Comodo Firewall is a very good tool for LOCKING DOWN your network connection.
However it can be very obtrusive and potentially dangerous to your system if not
properly configured and used. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
Download Comodo Firewall FREE |
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