- We have found that some programs, whether free or not, will totally mess up one system, but not another.
- Our recommendations are only an opinion, based on what works for us. It may not work for your system.
- Note: We have no association with the companies we are about to recommend, other than we use, or have used them, ourselves.
- Use at your own risk.
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Tools We Use
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| MyPCTuneup.com | Ad-ware (pop-ups) removal tool: Use their FREE uninstall program to remove the following Advertising Software programs from your computer: BestOffers, BetterInternet, Ceres, LocalNRD, MSView, MultiMPP, MXTarget, OfferOptimizer, Twaintec, and some others. |
| Zone Alarm | Adds a firewall to your system. Free for personal and non-profit use. |
Ad-aware | Anti-Trackware: stops trackware from tracking of your surfing habits, sending the data to a third party, profile your shopping preferences, hijacking your browser start page or pages, and/or altering important system files |
| GIANT
AntiSpyware | (now available as Microsoft
AntiSpyware Beta) |
| GRC system tester | GRC's FREE testing program identifies your system security trouble spots, including open network ports that are easily exploited by hackers.
- When the page opens, scroll down to and click "Shields UP".
- When the next page opens, click "Test My Shields!".
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| Pest Patrol | Detection, removal, and protection against spyware, adware and other threats |
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Spybot Search & Destroy | Anti-spyware |
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Webroot Spy Sweeper | Limited time trial versions |
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Norton AntiVirus offers an in-depth resource devoted to viruses and security including:
Top threats
Latest information
Removal tools
Virus definitions
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A
monthly calendar
of trigger dates
Downloadable removal tools (when applicable)
Step-by-step instructions
Cautions and warnings
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McAfee (VirusScan, ActiveShield) lists top threats, virus hoaxes, detailed information on where viruses come from, how they infect your system, and how to remove them.
Stand-alone removal tools and instructions for manual removal are offered.
Symantec's instructions are a bit easier to understand and cautions were lacking. |
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Trend Micro's (PC-cillin) interface allows a quick and easy scan of the current virus threats. |
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Virus analyses
Hoaxes & scares
Viruses explained |
Articles
White papers
Top ten viruses |
Email notification
Information feed
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Multiple Languages, including English, French, Dutch, Polish, and one other
Latest Viruses
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Latest Viruses
News
Email Alert |
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