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Editors' Favorite Antivirus & Security Files
Most Popular Downloads of October 2009
From Downloads
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.
Essential (and Free!) Security Downloads
From Antivirus & Security
Spyware, viruses, Trojans, and assorted malware are clamoring to get onto your PC and cause damage. Snoopers want to get at your personal information for nefarious purposes, such as identity theft. Luckily, there's plenty of free software to protect your privacy and security--and some are industrial-strength tools that can do everything that expensive security software does. These 10 favorite programs help protect your privacy and security. Download and install them, and you'll be far safer against all the nastiness out there.
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From Downloads
Most Popular New Files of June 2009
Last month, the most popular new files weren't just variations on old favorites. Most of them were new versions of old favorites. Two free antivirus programs duked it out for first place, with tried-and-true utilities and free games in hot pursuit. The only true debut? A desktop utility that makes XP look like Windows 7.
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From Utilities
Most Popular Downloads Introduced in May 2009
There's no challenging perpetual favorites such as Ad-Aware and WinRAR for sheer number of downloads...but what made a strong debut last month? New versions of old favorites, especially security programs--plus some free utilities we haven't seen before. Check them out and see what you may have missed.
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From Antivirus & Security
Top 10 Most Popular Security Downloads
Security never goes out of style. No matter what OS you're running, you need the works: anti-rootkit, anti-spyware, anti-virus, security patch software. It seems that name-brand software and freebies are our reader's top criteria.
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From Antivirus & Security
101 Undiscovered Freebies: Padlock Your PC
Your PC is under attack on all fronts--and even through the back door. These free security offerings will help you keep the bad guys out of your system. For 90+ more excellent freebies, check out the full story.
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From Downloads
Top 10 Most Popular Files of 2008
If we learn from the past, then 2008 teaches us that we're video buffs concerned about security. You may have downloaded at least one of these last year--but what about the ones you skipped? Check this collection of ten useful tools and entertaining extras, and see what you're missing.
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From Downloads
Top Downloads of November 2008
November's the time when people hunker down for the winter, and the month's most popular downloads are all the safe-and-sound type. No big surprises, just lots of tried-and-true security software, handy utilities, and entertainment faves. If you missed them last month, snuggle up with them now.
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From Downloads
Top 10 Downloads for October 2008
Who says Halloween isn't for grownups? This October, our readers downloaded security software to squash tricks, but a venerable game remains a treat. Startup Delayer made an impressive debut--so impressive, it crashed the author's server. PC World now hosts clever little tidbit, so if you missed Startup Delayer before, give it another nibble.
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From Chat, Email, & the Web
16 E-mail and Instant Messaging Boosters
To help you communicate more easily using e-mail and instant messaging, we've rounded up 16 great downloads. They'll help you get more out of the way you use e-mail, whether Web-based or on your desktop, and will power up IM as well. So if you want to be known as the Great Communicator, download these.
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From Antivirus & Security
Security Optimization
If your PC is infected with malware, it's running at less than its peak. So if you have a sluggish system that seems to go on the fritz, an infection may be the cause. Use these programs to kill infections and stop them from getting you in the first place.
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From Utilities
Hottest Files: August 2008
These were the files our visitors found among the most interesting on PCWorld.com in August 2008.
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