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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
"FREE" SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS
Why pay to restore or keep your PC clean and running smooth? When the tools
are all on the web for FREE!
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AVAST Anti-Virus (FREE) |
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Description: Very good FREE Anti-Virus,
which updates automatically on a regular basis. Has a boot time scan
option that is great for removal of infected files that may be locked
when your windows software is running. A boot time scan is something I
recommend use once a month maybe more depending on your web browsing,
email and computer usage habits. |
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I've placed a RED check
mark next to everything really important to download in order to keep
your PC running in top shape. There are paid versions to each of these
softwares and in all honesty it's up to you if you wish to purchase a
paid version. The FREE versions work fantastic by
themselves. I do however feel that Iobit's Advance System care is a
really great purchase option, it'll clean & tune your PC much much more
effectively than the FREE version, it'll also protect
against future problems much more effectively and above all it's very
affordable versa similar products available online. |
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Windows Startup Inspector (FREE) |
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Description: Great FREE software
for those who are not so computer literate. This software displays the
items that start running each time you boot your computer up. Some these
software you will see running because of an icon showing up in the task
bar near the clock, others though are running without your knowledge in
the background. This software is great because it has a "consult" button
and in most cases can tell you what the specific program is and if it's
a necessity to run all the time. Programs running in the background use
up precious system resources hence slowing your system down. To turn a
program off with this software simply uncheck the box next to it. |
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Registry Cleaner (FREE) |
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Description: Great FREE software for
those who don't want to download Advance System Care below. This small
tool is a stand alone version. It dramatically improves both system and
Internet performance by up to 400%. It safely
scans registry, registry fix
and cleans registry junk, compacts registry bloat and defrayments the
registry for blistering-fast performance of your PC. I recommend use
once a month, maybe more depending on your web browsing, email and
computer usage habits. |
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CCleaner
(FREE) |
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Description: Another great necessary FREE
software. This software is best for cleaning the index.dat files
associated with programs you use regular on your computer. The index.dat
file is a data file, similar to the index of a good book. In this file,
is saved, all processes completed by a program. For example; the
index.dat file of Internet Explorer holds information to every web page
you ever visit, all your favorites, all the cookies and temp files your
browser downloads to display pages. Simply clearing the history,
cookies, etc. does not clean this file. The only way to clean this file
is with a software such as CCleaner or to start your PC in a DOS mode
and delete the file. Once deleted the file is one that will propagate
and create a new empty file. If when you click to start a program such
as Internet Explorer you need wait for a bit then cleaning this file is
a good solution for you. This software also cleans junk files, empty
files, cookies, saved history & passwords etc. It additionally includes
a Startup processes viewer that isn't quite as good as Windows Startup
Inspector but if your a more experienced user it'll be of a help to you.
Using CCleaner is something I recommend use once a month maybe more
depending on your web browsing, email and computer usage habits. |
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Google Pack Beta
(Spyware Doctor - FREE) |
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Description: I suggest you setup this FREE
software then utilize a regular scan schedule on your PC. Spyware Doctor
with AntiVirus provides very reliable protection from most malware.
Remove spyware & viruses on scan, Block malware on launch at startup and
during PC use. Can be upgraded to a full version for $39.99 but Its not
something I've ever found necessary. Make sure you always pay attention
to update the definitions on a regular basis and schedule regular scans
automatically and you'll always be running a PC free from spyware &
malware. |
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Lavasoft Adaware 2008 (FREE) |
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Description: Very simply put this FREE
software will remove Adware files from your PC. It also has a paid
version. I'm recommending using this software as a last resort if one of
the other programs I've listed hasn't fixed the problem this just may.
Adware is something that can be controlled by using a more secure
browser than Internet Explorer or setting Explorer up in a higher
security mode. |
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Mozilla Foxfire
Browser3 (FREE) |
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Description: If you choose not to install any
of the other programs on this page, this one I suggest you do install
and use no matter what! Totally FREE and created especially to
protect you from the harmful stuff resident on the internet! Contains
"Instant Website ID", a color-coded system makes it easy to check on
suspicious sites and avoid Web forgeries, "Anti-Phishing & Anti-Malware",
Firefox protects you from trojan horses and spyware, and warns you away
from fraudulent sites. "Secure Software Installation" Creates a secure
connection which is required before you can install add-ons and other
3rd party software, "Anti-Virus Integration", Firefox integrates
elegantly with your computer’s anti-virus software whenever you
download, "Private Browsing", Sometimes it’s nice to go undercover, so
turn this feature on and protect your browsing history, "Clear Recent
History", Clear all your private data or just your most recent activity
with a few quick clicks, "Forget This Site", Having second thoughts
about having visited a certain site? Remove every trace of ever having
been there! "Plugin Check", Outdated 3rd party plugins can be a major
risk, so we made it easy to find out what to update.
Checks your plug-ins. "Parental Controls", Enforce parental control
settings you’ve entered on Windows 7 to stop unwanted downloads and
more. "Customized Security Settings", Control the level of scrutiny
you’d like Firefox to give a site with a variety of customized settings. |
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Auslogics Disk Defrag (FREE) |
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Description: Tired of waiting all night for the
Windows defragmenter to complete? Here's the ultimate FREE
solution! Very quick, easy to use and extremely thorough. I recommend
use once a month maybe more depending on your web browsing, email and
computer usage habits. |
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Malwarebytes' (FREE) |
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Description: Founded in 2004, Malwarebytes
FREE is all about helping users remove malware from their computers.
It's a variety of tools that can identify and remove malicious software
from your computer. When your computer becomes infected, Malwarebytes
can provide the needed assistance to remove the infection and restore
the machine back to optimum performance. |
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IObit Security 360 (FREE) |
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Description: Security 360 FREE is an
advanced malware & spyware removal utility that detects, removes the
deepest infections, and protects your PC from various of potential
spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, bots, worms, and hijackers. With
the unique "Dual-Core" engine and the heuristic malware detection,
Security 360 Free detects the most complex and deepest spyware and
malware in a very fast and efficient way. This is one of the very best
solutions available as currently, there is no solution that offers a
100% effectiveness rate for detecting virus and malware. You may become
a victim of misleading advertising, if you buy another product claiming
to do such under those premises. |
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IObit Advance SystemCare
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Description:
Like hiring a PC
technician to work inside your computer Advanced SystemCare provides an
all-in-one PC Healthcare Service with anti-spyware, privacy protection,
performance tune-ups, and system cleaning capabilities. This powerful
and award-winning precision tool fixes stubborn errors, cleans out
clutter, optimizes Internet and download speeds, ensures personal
security, and maintains maximum computer performance. Includes the
Registry Cleaner tool listed above. There's is an affordable paid
solution upgrade that automates this software and provides even more
than the FREE version that's only $12.97, an amazing price for an
amazing software.
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Windows XP Utilities
(FREE) |
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Description:
The utilities presented here are
recommended only for Windows XP. They may run under Windows 2000, but
have not been verified to do so. Win NT IP Config is the exception, as
its a Win2K applet. All files here require the Visual Basic 6 runtime
libraries, which are included in Windows XP. Where
noted, these utilities will run with Service Pack 1 installed. |
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Microsoft Security
Essentials (FREE) |
| Description: Microsoft Security Essentials
provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against
viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. Microsoft Security
Essentials is a free* download from Microsoft that is simple to install,
easy to use, and always kept up to date so you can be assured your PC is
protected by the latest technology. |
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