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Best Downloads for Hard Economic Times

The economy has headed south. Don't despair: we're here to help with the best downloads for hard economic times. Whether you want to get your finances in order, extend the life of your PC by keeping it in tip-top shape, or save hundreds of dollars in software costs, PC World has what you need. We're rounded up a dozen downloads to help, and with a single exception, every single one of them is free.

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Products
License: Free

IBM Lotus Symphony

This onetime rival to Microsoft Office still works beautifully--and it's free.

License: Free

PC Decrapifier

Rid your system of unneeded software and "craplets."

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
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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

Piriform CCleaner

Remove useless files from several applications, including Microsoft apps.

Prices from $25.00 License: Trial

Sarm Software Resume Builder

Sarmsoft Resume Builder is a powerful resume writing tool!

License: Free

Wubi

Install Linux in your Windows partition with ease.

License: Free

Soichi Hayashi SimpleD Budget

Visually track your household expenses with this easy-to-use freebie.

License: Free

Vertex42 Family Budget Planner for Excel

Plan your family's annual budget with this free spreadsheet.

License: Free

Vertex42 Debt Reduction Calculator

Help reduce your debt with this free Excel spreadsheet.

License: Free

AlauxSoft.com Accounts & Budget Free

Manage a single bank account with this free personal finance software.

License: Free

OpenOffice.org

This free office suite includes a word processor, a spreadsheet, a database, and drawing and presentation programs.

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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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