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Security Tools To Save Your PC

These tools, many of them free, can stop virus attacks, help you clean up problems caused by malware, and help you investigate odd behavior by your PC.

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License: Free

Secunia Secunia PSI

Identify program security leaks and batten down the hatches with this free software.

Full Review - Rated: January 24, 2011
License: Free

AVIRA Webmaster Avira AntiVir Personal

This truly top-notch AV program is free for personal use.

License: Free

PC Tools ThreatFire Free

Protect your PC against rootkits, zero-days exploits, and other threats--without interfering with your anti-virus software.

License: Free

Comodo Comodo Firewall (32-bit version)

Protect yourself against many Internet-borne threats.

Full Review - Rated: June 01, 2011
Prices from $29.00 License: Shareware

SPAMfighter SPAMfighter Pro

Spam / phishing filter for Outlook/Express/Thunderbird. Download free!

Full Review - Rated: March 23, 2009
License: Free

PC Tools Spyware Doctor Starter Edition

Nab a free Starter Edition version of the popular PC Tools anti-spyware app.

License: Free

Hispasec Sistemas VirusTotal Uploader

Supercharge your security with a free online scan for your downloads using 40 different antivirus engines.

License: Free

McAfee Avert Labs McAfee Rootkit Detective

Dig up hard-to-find rootkits with this powerful security application.

PCWorld Rating
License: Free

TrueCrypt Foundation TrueCrypt

This free, open-source encryption program lets you place files and folders in "safes" of any size.

Full Review - Rated: March 01, 2011
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  • Quick Heal AntiVirus 2010 32Bit Lighter | Faster | SmarterQuick Heal AntiVirus 2010, with its intuitive and easy-to-use interface, provides hassle-free protection for your system. Once installed it acts as a shield against viruses, worms, trojans, spywares and other malicious threats. It also provides protection against new and unknown viruses using Quick Heal's renowned DNAScan technology, and blocks malicious websites. Quick Heal AntiVirus 2010 is very low on resource usage and gives enhanced protection without slowing down your computer.AntiVirusThe powerful virus detection engine of Quick Heal AntiVirus scans and removes viruses, worms, trojans and many other threats that may try to sneak into your system through removable drives, email attachments and Internet downloads.AntiSpywareSpyware is malicious software that is installed on the system without the userâs knowledge to gather personal information of the user and to monitor the critical information such as user name, passwords, bank account details, credit card details etc. The AntiSpyware feature blocks spywares before they get installed on your PC. It also protects your privacy by detecting and cleaning spywares, and blocking their activities of identity theft automatically.AntiMalwareA new advanced malware scanning engine scans registry, files and folders at lightning speed to thoroughly detect and clean Spywares, Adwares, Roguewares, Dialers, Riskwares and lots of other potential threats in your system.Anti-RootkitDetects and cleans rootkits proactively by doing deep system scan. Scans running processes, registry and file system

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