This site is supported by the advertisements on it, please disable your AdBlocker so we can continue to provide you with the quality content you expect.

Free Software for PC health

Discussion in 'Computers/Gadgets' started by Dub13, Nov 28, 2007.

  1. Dub13

    Dub13
    Expand Collapse
    Administrator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2007
    Messages:
    20,983
    Likes Received:
    2,640
    Anti Virus
    PC Tools Anti-Virus Free Edition 3.6
    http://www.download.com/PC-Tools-Ant...-10742903.html

    Threatfire Antivirus Free Edition 6
    http://www.download.com/ThreatFire-A...-10747480.html

    MWAV 9.4.7
    http://www.download.com/Free-Antivir...ml?tag=lst-0-8

    EAV Anti-Virus Free Edition 5.40
    http://www.download.com/EAV-Antiviru...ml?tag=lst-0-2

    AVG Anti-virus
    http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Vir...ml?tag=lst-0-3

    PC Live
    http://www.download.com/PCLive/3000-...ml?tag=lst-0-9

    Avast Anti-Virus
    http://www.download.com/Avast-Home-E...3.html?tag=txt

    PC Live
    http://www.download.com/PCLive/3000-...ml?tag=lst-0-3

    Virtual Sandbox
    Safespace
    http://www.download.com/SafeSpace/30...ml?tag=lst-0-8"SafeSpace isolates internet facing applications in a virtual sandbox, which protects your system files and settings from unwanted changes, and blocks unauthorized access to your private files and data. When you next log off, or purge SafeSpace all virtualized changes are wiped, leaving your computer clean and malware free. Downloaded files are tracked by SafeSpace to ensure that they always open in the virtual sandbox"

    Encryption Software
    Crypturn
    http://www.download.com/Crypturn/300...ml?tag=lst-0-6

    Kruptos 2
    http://www.download.com/Kruptos-2/30...ml?tag=lst-0-7

    Shredder
    http://www.download.com/Shredder/300...ml?tag=lst-0-6

    Firewall Software
    PC tools Firewall Plus
    http://www.download.com/PC-Tools-Fir...-10750039.html

    Online Armour
    http://www.download.com/Online-Armor...ml?tag=lst-0-4

    Monitoring Software
    Inspice Trace Basic 4
    http://www.download.com/Inspice-Trac...ml?tag=lst-0-9

    Pop Up Blocker Software

    sQusi Tracking Plus 2
    http://www.download.com/sQusi-Tracki...ml?tag=lst-0-1

    Cyberdefender
    http://www.download.com/CyberDefende...ml?tag=lst-0-5

    Hitwarer Pop Up Killer Lite
    http://www.download.com/Hitware-Popu...ml?tag=lst-0-7


    Privacy Software
    Macafee Site Adviser
    http://www.download.com/McAfee-SiteA...-10663376.html

    Zone Alarm Forcefield Beta
    http://www.download.com/ZoneAlarm-Fo...-10744874.html

    CCleaner
    http://www.download.com/CCleaner/300...4.html?tag=txt


    Spyware Removers
    Trend Micro Hijackthis
    http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3...3.html?tag=txt

    Spyware Blaster
    http://www.download.com/SpywareBlast...7.html?tag=txt

    Windows Defender
    http://www.download.com/Microsoft-Wi...7.html?tag=txt

    Spycatcher Express
    http://www.download.com/SpyCatcher-E...4.html?tag=txt

    Spybot Search and Destroy
    http://www.download.com/Spybot-Searc...html?tag=lst-1

    Adaware 2007
    http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-200...html?tag=lst-1
     
  2. Dub13

    Dub13
    Expand Collapse
    Administrator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2007
    Messages:
    20,983
    Likes Received:
    2,640
    Feel free to add anything you think may be useful.
     
  3. callyno3

    callyno3
    Expand Collapse
    Super Moderator

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2007
    Messages:
    2,449
    Likes Received:
    18
  4. sean

    sean
    Expand Collapse
    Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 6, 2007
    Messages:
    5,223
    Likes Received:
    21
    That's an extensive list mate, people will struggle to add to that!

    Fair play.
     
  5. arklowred

    arklowred
    Expand Collapse
    Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 12, 2007
    Messages:
    1,887
    Likes Received:
    22
    cud u not add anymore dub13!!!!!!!

    fair play to you.
     
  6. reder

    reder
    Expand Collapse
    Guest

    Anything AVG based is sound. Have always used AVG and kept it up to date. I have never had any issues. (fingers crossed for tempting faith)
     
  7. redeagle

    redeagle
    Expand Collapse
    Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2007
    Messages:
    1,263
    Likes Received:
    0
    yea nice one dub13.

    great list.

    Use zonealarm firewall and avg for virus protection

    use firefox aswell which is dead handy against pop ups and ads.
     
  8. AthloneScouser

    AthloneScouser
    Expand Collapse
    Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 6, 2008
    Messages:
    749
    Likes Received:
    0

    How do you use AVG. I download it, but cant seem to find any settings for it.
    How does it work and whats its main purpose
     
  9. bazza76

    bazza76
    Expand Collapse
    Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2008
    Messages:
    46
    Likes Received:
    0
    I added links yesterday? or so I thought.
    AVG is not worth the effort IMO. Eset Smart Security is the one to get.
    I added links for that yesterday, but they have been removed.
     
  10. RedWally

    RedWally
    Expand Collapse
    Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2007
    Messages:
    1,364
    Likes Received:
    0
  11. chopper84

    chopper84
    Expand Collapse
    Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2008
    Messages:
    237
    Likes Received:
    0
    everyone just stop using windows i moved over to mac osx and dont need any of those programs,its dead handy.
     
    #11 chopper84, Aug 14, 2008
    Last edited by a moderator: Aug 14, 2008
  12. chopper84

    chopper84
    Expand Collapse
    Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2008
    Messages:
    237
    Likes Received:
    0
    sorry about last message lads,should of known
     
  13. bazza76

    bazza76
    Expand Collapse
    Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2008
    Messages:
    46
    Likes Received:
    0
  14. The Kopfather

    The Kopfather
    Expand Collapse
    Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 2, 2007
    Messages:
    301
    Likes Received:
    0
    I downloaded the avg antivirus but it's telling me that my laptop might not be protected because some components are outdated

    any ideas lads:confused:
     
  15. desmondoo

    desmondoo
    Expand Collapse
    Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 3, 2009
    Messages:
    119
    Likes Received:
    0
    I was just about to post something up to ask is there anything i can use to help with getting computer to go faster,i have more than enough now thanks D13 nice one more than enough:eek:
     
  16. justydawson

    justydawson
    Expand Collapse
    One & Only

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2008
    Messages:
    3,722
    Likes Received:
    51
    Good website from an LA station called KFI

    www.leo.am

    Leo Laporte ... well up in his knowledge for gadgets and gizmos
     
  17. Shane_90

    Shane_90
    Expand Collapse
    Formerly Fowler-9-

    Joined:
    Nov 12, 2007
    Messages:
    9,314
    Likes Received:
    1,680
    Just bought a new Fujitsu Laptop bought it mainly for price as Cash is low. I'm a complete computer retard, could anyone please educate me on what I would need to keep my laptop working (to full speed, with no pop ups and viruses etc)

    Thanks
     
  18. AthloneScouser

    AthloneScouser
    Expand Collapse
    Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 6, 2008
    Messages:
    749
    Likes Received:
    0
    All i use is AVG and Advast. Run a scheduled scan every week. Laptop in perfect working order and it has been through all types of websites. Between these software, it will block access to some sites that may potentially have a virus, and will stop corrupt limewire downloads. If you want to see what is comming into your computer you can use zonealarm but i dont think their is a need.
    I would also recomend using google chrome or mozilla firefox instead of microsofts internet explorer (even though im using microsoft now :eek:)
     
  19. Kop On

    Kop On
    Expand Collapse
    Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2009
    Messages:
    4,782
    Likes Received:
    1
    Do you have to pay for AVG and Advast mate?

    I have anti-virus software on my PC and use Internet Explorer, but it can be very slow sometimes so I have a feeling there are corrupt files making their way onto it!
     
  20. elvis

    elvis
    Expand Collapse
    Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2009
    Messages:
    21,633
    Likes Received:
    1,282

Share This Page