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Most Popular Downloads of October 2009
Windows 7 was the big news, but PC World's readers didn't stray from the old favorites: security, utilities, and free stuff. Norton's a name that folks will pay for--or at least check out in a trial version--but all the others in October's top ten downloads are freebies. And although Windows 7 is certainly a draw, finding Tweak UI on this list tells us that many are sticking with XP for now.
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Protect your PC from Internet-borne viruses, spyware, and other threats.
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Scan your latest known viruses, and display a list of infected files,
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Free antivirus utility works within your browser to scan your hard drive.
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Customize your Windows user interface.
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Recover files that have been deleted, formatted over, or lost due to repartitioning.
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This tool lets you format a flash drive.
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Now the king of first-person shooters is optimized for multiplayer gaming.
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Free program protects against viruses and hackers.
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This anti-spyware program is free, provides proactive protection, and is largely effective.
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Remove spyware and protect your privacy with this popular free anti-spyware program.
SpeedUpMyPC is the award winning utility software that ensures your PC is automatically optimized for maximum performance in just a few easy clicks."/>
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