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AOL Active Security Monitor

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License Type: Free
Price: Free
Date Added: Jun 2007
Operating Systems: Windows XP
File Size: 2795KB
Downloads Count: 11320
Author: AOL

Analyze your PC's security.

I don't count myself a fan of AOL, and so initially was leery about downloading and using this free tool. But what I found surprised me: It's a simple, straightforward piece of software that looks at the security of your PC, reports on what it finds, and makes recommendations.

It looks to see if you have anti-virus software and sees if the definitions are up to date; does the same for anti-spyware; looks to see if you have a firewall enabled; and checks to see if you have peer-to-peer software that could pose a danger; among other tasks. It doesn't actually include any protection, but instead warns you that you need some.

Note that the software won't work with Windows Vista. And I wouldn't always trust its recommendations, because it recommends using for-pay AOL software such as the AOL Privacy Wall, instead of necessarily recommending the best software. But if you're looking for some quick security recommendations, it's worth the download.

--Preston Gralla

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All Anti-spyware Tools Downloads

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File Name	Downloads	License	Date
Ad-Aware 2007 Free This free antispyware program with a solid scanning engine has a significantly improved UI.	15210529	Free	Feb 2008
Spybot Search & Destroy Perennial favorite antispyware tool has lots of settings.	7995972	Free	Mar 2007
CWShredder Eliminate an insidious pest that Spybot and Ad-aware can't stop.	894894	Free	Jul 2006
Windows Defender Spyware fighter lets you examine Windows startup programs.	778389	Free	Mar 2007
SpywareGuard v2.2 (formerly Browser Hijack Blaster) Stop Web sites from changing your home page without your permission.	473085	Free	Jul 2007

SpywareBlaster Catch spyware before it installs itself and wreaks havoc on your computer.	247523	Free	Mar 2008
HijackThis Protect yourself against sites that want to hijack your browser's homepage.	196029	Free	Aug 2007
Ad Aware SE Plus Rid your PC of annoying adware and spyware, and take advantage of a host of proactive features.	162212	Buy Only	Sep 2007
Spy Sweeper Trial This speedy spyware checker is easy to use, and it's excellent at finding active spyware.	154730	Trial	Aug 2007
AVG Anti-Rootkit The free AVG Anti-Root is designed to protect you. It does one thing, and one thing alone: finds and kills rootkits.	146719	Free	Jun 2007