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Top 10 Most Popular Security Downloads

Security never goes out of style. No matter what OS you're running, you need the works: anti-rootkit, anti-spyware, anti-virus, security patch software. It seems that name-brand software and freebies are our reader's top criteria.

Rating & Price
Products
License: Free

Lavasoft Ad-Aware Free

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

Prices from $30.00 License: Trial

Lavasoft Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security

Protect yourself against spyware, viruses, and rootkits.

Prices from $27.00 License: Trial

Lavasoft Ad-Aware Internet Security Plus

Remove malicious software and protect your privacy with this anti-spyware plus antivirus program.

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

AVG Technologies AVG Anti-Rootkit

The free AVG Anti-Rootkit is designed to protect you. It does one thing, and one thing alone: finds and kills rootkits.

License: Free

McAfee McAfee FreeScan

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

License: Free

Trend Micro HouseCall (32-bit version)

This free utility scans for and removes viruses, Trojans, firewall vulnerability and other security problems.

License: Free

Panda Software Panda ActiveScan

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

License: Free

AVIRA Webmaster Avira AntiVir Personal

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

Downloads: Freeware, Shareware and Software to Buy
  • 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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