Computer Security

Your computer can fall prey to viruses, spyware and adware that attack it when you surf the internet. Here are some free resources to make your computer secure against the malacious virus and spyware assaults.

DemocraKey

DemocraKey provides a layer of protection from viruses, a layer of protection from people trying to see what sites you are visiting, and a layer of protection to stop hackers from viewing files you don’t want them to.

The DemocraKey is a portable privacy suite to ensure your security and anonyminity on while browsing the internet. No more viruses from browsing the web. Just install to a USB Key, iPod, the Desktop or even an external hard drive, and you’re ready

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Undelete Plus

Undelete Plus is a quick and effective way to retrieve accidentally deleted files, files removed from the Recycle Bin, in a DOS window, from a network drive, from Windows Explorer with the SHIFT key held down.
This free software works under Win 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista operating systems.

eSupport UndeletePlus Features
  • Easily recover documents, photos, video, music and email.
  • Quickly recover files – even those emptied from the Recycle Bin.
  • Recover files after a hard drive partitioning error.
  • File recovery after accidental format – even if you have reinstalled Windows.
  • Recover files from Hard Drives, USB Thumb Drives, Camera Media Cards, Floppy Disks and other storage devices.

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AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition

If you are looking for Free protection against viruses, worms and trojans, AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is ideal for private, non-commercial use. Use it Free according to the terms of use given on the site.

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avast! 4 Home Edition

avast! 4 Home Edition is a full-featured antivirus package designed exclusively for home users and non-commercial use. Both of these conditions should be met! If you meet these conditions you can use it for free.

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BoxKnox

If you want to safeguarad your personal information such as bank, passport numbers/codes or any other vital statistics including your passwords, BoxKnox is a free SSL-encryted safe box for you on the concept of Swiss Bank account where you only know your login and password.

You can access BoxKnox also from your mobile phone if you need your information when you are away from your computer – a highly useful feature while travelling or in case of an emergency.

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CCleaner

CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system – allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard 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 than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware! :)

CCleaner is the number-one tool for cleaning your Windows PC. It protects your privacy online and makes your computer faster and more secure. Easy to use and a small, fast download.

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PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition

PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition thoroughly scans and protect your PC from virus attacks. It protects your PC as you are working, surfing and playing because it detects, quarantines, disinfects and destroys Viruses, Trojans and Worms. Its OnGuard? protects your computer against threats in real-time, automatically checking for frequent updates against the latest threats.

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Avira AntiVir Personal

Avira AntiVir Personal – Free Antivirus

reliably protects your private computer against dangerous viruses, worms, Trojans and costly dialers. Also download its user manual in pdf.

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ClamWin

ClamWin is a Free Antivirus program for Microsoft Windows 7 / Vista / XP / Me / 2000 / 98 and Windows Server 2008 and 2003.

ClamWin Free Antivirus is used by more than 600,000 users worldwide on a daily basis. It comes with an easy installer and open source code. You may download and use it absolutely free of charge. It features:

  • High detection rates for viruses and spyware;
  • Scanning Scheduler;
  • Automatic downloads of regularly updated Virus Database.
  • Standalone virus scanner and right-click menu integration to Microsoft Windows Explorer;
  • Addin to Microsoft Outlook to remove virus-infected attachments automatically.

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