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Disarm Net Threats

New types of security tools proactively limit the power of viruses and other malicious software to infiltrate and damage your system.

DropMyRights: Good Protection for Free

Though other apps provide more-expansive security, DropMyRights gives you simple yet effective protection against malware by limiting user rights-and it works with any program.

Product Cost Type of protection Works with Bottom line
Amust 1-Defender Free Limits system changes by restricting user rights. Internet Explorer, Outlook, Windows Messenger 1-Defender is a good, easy, and free option if you browse exclusively with Internet Explorer.
DropMyRights Free Limits system changes by restricting user rights. Any program With just a little setup, this is a free winner for all of your programs.
Fortres GrandVirtual Sandbox $501 Walls off applications in a "sandbox" to prevent unauthorized system changes. Any program Program provides extensive protection, but can be complicated to use and maintain.
GreenBorder Pro $30 per year 1, 2 Walls off applications in a "sandbox" to prevent unauthorized system changes. Internet Explorer 3 Product offers extensive and easy-to-use protection; but at $30/year for just IE, it's pricey.
VMWare Player and Browser Appliance Free Installs a separate browser inside a virtual system to prevent harm to your PC. Firefox Installation is large but not difficult; this is your safest option if you have the system resources to run it.
Footnotes: 1 A 30-day free trial is available. 2 Pricing is the current promotional rate for a one-user license. 3 Firefox support is coming shortly.

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