Tired of all the sites that offer so-called free security software but once you install it you realise that the software only function for a specified period of time or that the software removes the malicious objects it finds, only if you buy the full version? The anti-virus and anti-spyware programs on this page are really free and fully functional. Some may have features that will only work for a short period of time, but they remain very functional, effective and helpful even without these features.
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Free Anti-virus Software
AVG Anti-virus Free Edition by Grisoft
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AVG Anti-virus Free Edition is the best free anti-virus protection you will find anywhere in the world. It has all the important features of most commercial anti-virus packages namely real-time protection, an e-mail scanner and an update feature keeping the virus definitions and scanning engine up to date with the newest threats.
avast! Home by Alwil Software
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avast! Home may not be as effective as AVG but it does have a couple of handy shields that provide some protection that your standard resident shields normally don't provide.
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Free Anti-spyware Software
Ad-Aware 2007 Free Edition by Lavasoft
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Although this free anti-spyware program does not come with a resident shield, it does make for a good addition to your arsenal against spyware.
AVG Anti-Spyware by Grisoft
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Grisoft shows that they are not only here to make money but to battle the constant threat of malicious software. AVG Anti-virus Free Edition combined with AVG Anti-Spyware makes for a force to be reckoned with. The resident shield only works for 14-days, but you still have a fully functional spyware scanner thereafter.
Spybot - Search & Destroy by Patrick M. Kolla / Safer Networking Limited
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Spybot targets specific spyware threats in specific areas of your PC. This makes it a very effective tool. Spybot can brag with a huge spyware database, special protection for Microsoft Internet Explorer and a resident shield called the TeaTimer. This is more than just a scanner it is a complete spyware removal tool.
HijackThis by Merijn
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HijackThis makes for a great backup scanner and removal tool. This tool is not intended for the novice user, so use it with caution! For other useful anti-spyware tools visit http://www.merijn.org
SpywareBlaster by JavaCool Software
Provides extra ActiveX protection for Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox.
SpywareGuard by JavaCool Software
Use SpywareGuard as an extra shield against browser hijackers and spyware. Its only drawback is that its database is very outdated. Though it provides good standard protection for specific areas in the Windows Registry. SpywareGuard is compatible with most anti-virus resident shields.
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Free Firewalls & Intrusion Detection Software
IMsecure by Check Point
IMsecure provides basic Instant Messaging protection. Acts like a separate firewall and spam blocker (spam blocking only available in IMsecure Pro) for your Instant Messenger. Works with AOL Instant Messenger, ICQ, MSN Messenger, Yahoo! and even universal clients like Trillian.
Zone Alarm by Check Point
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Protect your PC against hacker attacks and intrusions with this free firewall application.
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Free Spam Filters & Anti-Spam Software
Mozilla Thunderbird E-mail Client with built-in spam filter
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The best way to start fighting spam is by getting an e-mail client with a built in spam filter. Once you have trained its spam filter you won't need another spam filtering program again. Mozilla Thunderbird also has built-in scam protection features that warn you when you click on suspicious links.
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Free Anti-Fraud Software
Mozilla Firefox with built-in anti-phishing filter
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Prevent phishing scammers from stealing your financial information or your identity, by browsing the web with a secure browser. Get Firefox and take back the web from phishing scammers!
