Top 10 Free Files of 2006

These are the most popular freebies from last year. Dig into spyware stoppers, antivirus apps, registry cleaners, and more.

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License: Free

Eliminate an insidious pest that Spybot and Ad-aware can't stop.

License: Free

Use your PC to create, edit, and share home movies.

License: Free

Remove spyware and protect your privacy with this popular free anti-spyware program.

License: Free

Find out if your PC is overheating with this free utility.

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

- Rated: July 21, 2011

License: Free

Clean your Windows Registry of corrupted or unused Registry keys.

License: Free

Customize your Windows user interface.

License: Free

Spyware fighter lets you examine Windows startup programs.

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License: Free

Protect yourself from Web nasties with this free utility.

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Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus is a reliable free antivirus solution, that constantly and rapidly scans your computer for malicious programs such as viruses, Trojans, backdoor programs, hoaxes, worms, dialers etc. Monitoring every action executed by the user or by the operating system and being able to react promptly when a malicious program is detected. Actions include repair, delete, block, rename and quarantine programs or files.
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