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Most Popular Downloads Introduced in May 2009

There's no challenging perpetual favorites such as Ad-Aware and WinRAR for sheer number of downloads...but what made a strong debut last month? New versions of old favorites, especially security programs--plus some free utilities we haven't seen before. Check them out and see what you may have missed.

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License: Free

AVAST Software avast! Free Antivirus

Free antivirus protection just as good as the 'big boys.'

- Rated: June 06, 2011
License: Free

Dmitry Brant DiskDigger

It's almost unbelievable that this sector-based data recovery utility is free. A must-have.

License: Free

The Windows Club Ultimate Windows Tweaker

Fine-tune your Vista or 7 system with this Tweak UI analogue.

PCWorld Rating
License: Free

Secunia Secunia PSI

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

Full Review - Rated: January 24, 2011

Software Manufacturer Spybot Search & Destroy

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

- Rated: July 21, 2011
License: Free

Codyssey.com CodySafe

Turn your USB flash drive into a "computer on a stick" with this freebie.

Prices from $50.00 License: Trial

Ashampoo Ashampoo Burning Studio 10

Ashampoo's optical suite now supports HD and Blu-ray.

License: Free

Codyssey.com Freeraser

Delete and shred files to protect your privacy.

License: Free

Antibody Software WizMouse

Scroll non-active windows with this simple utility.

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  • avast! Free Antivirus Free antivirus protection just as good as the 'big boys.'
  • Kaspersky Anti-Virus Protect your PC with an expert antivirus solution specially created for home use
  • 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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