FREEWARE to Keep Your Computer Safe & CleanDownloads and links that will help you update and clean your system software and remove useless software and spyware .
These offerings are "USE AT YOUR OWN RISK". We have tested/used each of these programs on Windows XP, however, that does not mean they will work on your system. If you're not sure, or are using Vista, please check the programs website for further information.
We STRONGLY recommend that you do a backup before installing or running any of these programs. It's cheap insurance in case something goes wrong!That being said, we have found that regular use of these programs has kept our system running very well.
Ubuntu, the Microsoft replacement, is a community developed, linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more, and all for FREE. You can run a "live" version without installing it to see if you like it. If you are tired of viruses, crazy updates, and the infamous "blue screen of death", then you need Ubuntu. Ubuntu is not just for Geeks anymore!! Check it out!! Download your copy today!!
FIREFOX Tired of Microsoft Internet Explorer and all the associated problems? Want to stop pop-ups and get added protection against viruses? Then Firefox is the browser you want. It is very similar to the look and features of IE Explorer but without the hassles. It is a smaller download, runs faster, easy to install and will work with Outlook and Outlook Express and other programs and best of all has "tabbed browsing". If you haven't tried tabbed browsing you don't know what you're missing. FREE
Ad-Aware 2007 Ad-Aware is a FREE program designed to provide advanced protection from known Data-mining, aggressive advertising, Parasites, Scumware, selected traditional Trojans, Dialers, Malware, Browser hijackers, and tracking components.
Spybot Search & Destroy - One of the best for finding and removing spyware. FREE
AVG Grisoft AVG Antivirus is FREE and is one of the top rated antivirus programs. We would strongly recommend that you download and install this program if you do not have or do not want to purchse an antivirus program.
COMODO offers a full line of FREE Firewall, Antivirus and other security software. Check out their complete product line.
Zone Alarm - The free version provides a basic firewall for your system. You can compare it against the other "pay" versions and download the one you want.
IMsecure - Protect vulnerable IM connections and keep conversations secure. This is FREE software and very useful if you use one of the IM's like Yahoo or AOL.
JAVA- Get the latest JAVA update to fix the potential for viruses to exploit "applets". This is a sizable download but worth it for the security. The J2SE Runtime Environment (JRE) allows end-users(you) to run Java applications. You want to download the program Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update "XX".FREE
CCleaner: CCleaner is a FREE system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities, such as your Internet history. But the best part is that it's fast, normally taking less thn a second or two to run, and contains NO Spyware or Adware! :}