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The software applications listed below are
programs to assist in managing your computer
system.
The Computer Guy's Solution does
not specifically endorse any one specific
program, but does
acknowledge that the use of any of these
programs will be beneficial to your computing
needs.
Some of these software applications have "trial"
periods, or are free to use.
Others have "extended" versions for an
additional fee.
Anti-Virus Applications
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
is for
private, non-commercial,
single home computer use
only.
Use of AVG Free Edition
within any organization
or for commercial
purposes is strictly
prohibited.
McAfee VirusScan Plus
detects, blocks, and
removes viruses and
spyware, that may result
in the loss of
your irreplaceable
documents, such as
digital photos, family
movies, and financial
spreadsheets, identity
theft and slower PC
performance.
Norton
AntiVirus™ 2008
is
one of the
world's most
trusted antivirus
software applications.
Whether it's
while you are surfing or
chatting, emailing or
file swapping, Norton
AntiVirus™ 2008 wards
off a host of
Internet threats. It
automatically detects
and removes viruses,
rids your computer of
unwanted spyware,
and scans email and IM
attachments for threats.
Spyware Applications
Ad-Aware Personal
provides
advanced protection from
known data-mining,
aggressive advertising,
Trojans, dialers,
malware, browser
hijackers, and tracking
components. This
software is downloadable
free of charge.
Spybot - Search &
Destroy
can detect and remove
spyware of different
kinds from your
computer.
Spybot-S&D can also
clean usage tracks, an
interesting function if
you share your computer
with other
users and don't want
them to see what you
worked on. And for
professional users, it
allows you to fix
some registry
inconsistencies and view
extended reports.
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 a new streamlined
interface that minimizes
interruptions and helps
you stay productive.
Firewall Applications
Comodo Firewall Pro
provides virtually
100% protection
from Hackers, Spyware,
Trojans and Identify
theft.
Comodo offers true
two-way firewall
protection, is extremely
configurable, and unlike
most other firewalls,
gives you a great view
into your system and
Internet connection as
well
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ZoneAlarm
stops hackers
from getting into your
computer by
systematically
identifying hackers and
blocks access attempts.
ZoneAlarm also
automatically makes your
computer invisible to
anyone on the Internet.
ZoneAlarm is free for
individual and
not-for-profit
charitable entity use
(excluding governmental
entities and educational
institutions).
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