Post by: guestolo on April 10, 2005, 02:30:30 PM
/smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':)\' /> Free Anti-Virus solutions The top 3 also have paid versions which offer more functionality
Only run one anti-virus software on your computer
More than one can cause a Conflict, and do more harm than good
In other words: If you already have AV software installed, don't install one of these
unless you intend on uninstalling your current AV first
Avast Home Edition by ALWIL (http://"http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download")
Avira AntiVir Personal Edition Classic (http://"http://www.free-av.com/en/trialpay_download/1/avira_antivir_personal__free_antivirus.html")
Microsoft Security Essentials (http://"http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/")
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Software Firewalls All have a paid versions which offer more functionality
Only run one software firewall on your computer if needed
This includes the one built into WindowsXP, Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows Vista, Windows-7
Online-Armor by Emsisoft (http://"http://www.online-armor.com/products-online-armor-free.php")
PrivateFirewall by Privacyware (http://"http://www.privacyware.com/personal_firewall.html")
Zone Alarm by Check Point (http://"http://www.zonealarm.com/security/en-us/free-upgrade-security-suite-zonealarm-firewall.htm")
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Free Cleaning utilities Tools to cleanup your temp files, cookies and other added features---Please read the instructions before using
CCleaner (Crap Cleaner) (http://"http://www.ccleaner.com/")
Note: Untick the installation of Yahoo Toolbar, unless you prefer to install it
Windows CleanUp! by Steven Gould (http://"http://www.stevengould.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid=1")
Internet Sweeper by Allume Systems (http://"http://www.bmesite.com/")
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Free Online Malware scanners (Virus, Trojans, Worms) Ensure you set to Autoclean when possible
Safe to run, even if you have Anti-Virus software installed
BitDefender Free Online Virus Scan (http://"http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html")
Eset Online Scanner (http://"http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/")
eTrust Antivirus Web Scanner (http://"http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx")
F-Secure Online Scanner (http://"http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml")
Kaspersky's Online Scanner (http://"http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner")
Panda's Active Scan (http://"http://www.pandasecurity.com/activescan/index/?track=1&Lang=en-US&IdPais=63")
Trend Micro's HouseCall (http://"http://housecall.trendmicro.com/")
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Unsure about a single file on your computer, check it with one of these Online File Scanners
Kapersky's Online File scanner (http://"http://www.kaspersky.com/scanforvirus")
These next 2 use multiple virus scanners to check if a file is bad
Jotti's Malware Scan (http://"http://virusscan.jotti.org/")
Virustotal (http://"http://www.virustotal.com/flash/index_en.html")
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Free Spyware/Malware Removal Tools
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (http://"http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php")
Super Antispyware (http://"http://www.superantispyware.com/") It's free version will detect and remove thousands of Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, KeyLoggers, Dialers, Hi-Jackers, and Worms.
The paid Pro version includes Real-Time Blocking of threats, Scheduled Scanning, and Free Unlimited Customer Service via e-mail.
Prevent Spyware from ever being Installed with these tools
SpywareBlaster 4.6 by JavaCool (http://"http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownload_free.html")
*Will block bad ActiveX Controls
*Block Malevolent cookies in Internet Explorer and Firefox
*Restrict actions of potentially dangerous sites in Internet Explorer
Use a good Hosts file
Here's a great one, instructions on website
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm (http://"http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm")