Most Popular Downloads of October 2009

Windows 7 was the big news, but PC World's readers didn't stray from the old favorites: security, utilities, and free stuff. Norton's a name that folks will pay for--or at least check out in a trial version--but all the others in October's top ten downloads are freebies. And although Windows 7 is certainly a draw, finding Tweak UI on this list tells us that many are sticking with XP for now.

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Products

License: Free

This tool lets you format a flash drive.

License: Free

Recover files that have been deleted, formatted over, or lost due to repartitioning.

License: Free

Free program protects against viruses and hackers.

Full Review

License: Free

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

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

- Rated: July 21, 2011

License: Free

Customize your Windows user interface.

License: Free

Scan your latest known viruses, and display a list of infected files,

License: Free

Free antivirus utility works within your browser to scan your hard drive.

Prices from $70.00 License: Trial

The fastest virus, spyware, Internet protection you can buy.

License: Free

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

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Downloads: Freeware, Shareware and Software to Buy

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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3D Desktop This free Windows 7 theme includes dozens of gorgeous 3D images.