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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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License: Free

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2

It's an unsafe world out there for Windows-based computers. Microsoft wants to address the problem with its new megapatch, Service Pack 2 for Windows XP.

License: Free

Hewlett- Packard HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool

This tool lets you format a flash drive.

License: Free

Microsoft Windows Movie Maker

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

Prices from $29.00 License: Trial

win.rar GmbH WinRAR (32-bit version)

WinRAR is a powerful archive-creation utility that remains the only way to create .rar files.

Full Review - Rated: March 13, 2010

Software Manufacturer Spybot Search & Destroy

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

- Rated: July 21, 2011
License: Free

id Software Quake III: Arena

Now the king of first-person shooters is optimized for multiplayer gaming.

License: Free

r2 Studios Startup Delayer

Control all of your startup apps quickly and easily.

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License: Free

IObit Advanced SystemCare Free

Anti-spyware, privacy cleaner, PC optimizer...this all-in-one tool does a great deal, though the paid version does more.

Full Review - Rated: May 03, 2011
License: Free

Rick Brewster Paint.NET

Even without its special Plugins, Paint.NET is a powerful raster image creator and editor.

Full Review - Rated: January 17, 2012
License: Free

Lavasoft Ad-Aware Free

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

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