Free Internet Utilities: Kill Spyware, Pop-Ups, Home Page Hijacking

Supplement Internet Explorer with these free files that never expire and don't have nag screens.

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License: Free

Eliminate irritating pop-up windows with this free program.

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License: Free

This alternative Web browser is extremely customizable; it offers many customizations and plugins.

Full Review - Rated: July 26, 2011

License: Free

Stop Web sites from changing your home page without your permission.

This anti-spyware program is free, provides proactive protection, and is largely effective.

- Rated: July 21, 2011

License: Free

Take the power of Google with you anywhere on the Web.

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License: Free

Simultaneously query mulitiple search engines, newsgroups, and e-mail directories.

License: Free

Great e-mail client includes spell-checking, labels, and a spam filter, and is about to go open-source.

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License: Free

Kill off unwanted background programs like worms, adware, and spyware.

Full Review - Rated: July 01, 2011

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Downloads: Freeware, Shareware and Software to Buy

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