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10 essential (and free!) security downloads for Windows
Stay safe from prying eyes and bad guys
Preston Gralla (Computerworld) 29/05/2008 09:42:31
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CCleaner

CCleaner does double duty: Not only does it help protect your privacy, but it also keeps your system clean and running well. To protect your privacy, it removes traces of your Internet history, such as your temporary Internet files, browsing history, autocomplete form history, and cookies. In addition, it cleans Windows' Recent History list.

It's great at cleaning your system as well. CCleaner gets rid of many different kinds of unneeded files, such as temporary files, Windows log files, chkdsk file fragments and a lot more. It can also check your Registry and clean it of bad or broken entries and help you stop programs from running on start-up.

For anyone who wants to keep their browsing life private -- and keep their system clean and running smoothly -- this is a must-have download.

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Avast Antivirus uses multiple shields to protect you against viruses, malware and other threats.
Avast Antivirus uses multiple shields to protect you against viruses, malware and other threats.
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  • Secunia Personal Software Inspector warns you when your software is missing security patches and will download the patches for you.
  • SendShield checks outgoing Microsoft Office documents in Outlook to see whether they include information you'd prefer to be kept private.
  • Avast Antivirus uses multiple shields to protect you against viruses, malware and other threats.
  • If you suspect you've been victimized by malware, and all else fails, try HijackThis.
  • SpywareBlaster stops ActiveX-based spyware from installing on your PC.
  • Searching for rootkits with F-Secure BlackLight Rootkit Eliminator.
  • The NoScript extension for Firefox turns off scripts, plug-ins and various code on a site-by-site basis.
  • Comodo Firewall Pro offers several layers of firewall protection. It's a little more intrusive than other firewalls, but will keep your system locked down.
  • McAfee SiteAdvisor helps you steer clear of dangerous Web sites.
  • CCleaner does double duty: It protects your privacy and keeps your PC clean of junk.
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