Most Popular Introductions of August 2009

Summer has a reputation for being the fun, laid-back time of year--but in August, PCWorld.com visitors were all business. The most popular new and updated downloads of August 2009 fall into two categories: security, and serious system spelunking. All of these, from antivirus scanners to spyware disablers, are free.

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License: Free

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

Full Review - Rated: June 06, 2011

License: Free

Free program protects against viruses and hackers.

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License: Free

Speed up system startup and search your systems for spyware.

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License: Free

This super-handy hardware/software enumeration utility will even list your installed software keys.

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License: Free

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

Full Review - Rated: January 24, 2011

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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.
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition Free program protects against viruses and hackers.
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