We collected some useful FREE computer tools to help you protect you from computer SPAM, VIRUS, and ADWARE problems.
| Ad-Aware | |
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Ad-Aware free utility scans your computer for installed spyware and adware and provides a way to remove it. Use with other utilities to "clean" these destructive programs off your PC. |
| Spybot Search & Destroy | |
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Spybot Search & Destroy free utility scans for spyware and adware and provides a way to remove it. Using the "Inoculate" function, your PC is protected from many programs that install themselves without your knowledge. |
| avast! free Antivirus software | |
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avast! is free for home use. It can be set to automatically update itself with the newest virus definitions. I use and recommend it. http://www.avast.com/eng/down_home.html |
| Microsoft Windows Defender (beta) | |
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Microsoft's Windows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it's detected and minimizes interruptions and helps you stay productive. |
| SpamBayes (spam filter) | |
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SpamBayes is a free program that works with Microsoft Outlook (not Outlook Express) to sort spam from your mail into special folders. It learns as you decide what is and is not spam becoming more accurate with time. |
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