Tools

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is an anti-malware application that can thoroughly remove even the most advanced malware. If you are fighting strange page redirections on the internet, pop ups, or a fake antivirus program telling you that you are infected, start with this.

The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom—and helps remove any infection found. This is better suited for an actual virus, such as conflicker or downadup. If you cannot access Microsoft or other sites that provide removal tools, or if you notice anything else unusual on your computer, this is a good scan to try.

The VIPRE Rescue Program is a command-line utility that will scan and clean an infected computer that is so infected that programs cannot be easily run. This scan is the most powerfule and the most time consuming, but if the previous two scans can’t clean your computer, this usually can take care of it.

Trend Micro HouseCall can quickly identify and fix a wide range of threats including viruses, worms, Trojans, and spyware. It is now faster, more powerful and browser independent!

Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. Microsoft Security Essentials is a free* download from Microsoft that is simple to install, easy to use, and always kept up to date so you can be assured your PC is protected by the latest technology. It’s easy to tell if your PC is secure — when you’re green, you’re good. It’s that simple.

It’s always been our philosophy at AVG that everyone has the right to basic computer security at no charge. And our 110 million users think we’re doing a pretty good job. So if you’re planning to spend time online and you regularly exchange files with friends, check us out.

FortiClient provides endpoint security for your desktop. FortiClient offers a wide range of threat protection for PCs and laptops running Windows operating systems. By itself FortiClient provides a suite of protection products including antivirus/antispyware, a personal firewall, web content filter and antispam - each with separate modular installs. FortiGate users leverage FortiClient to facilitate VPN (, IPSec and SSL) for remote users, enhance, WAN optimization to accelerate performance, and extend endpoint control. Automatic updates from the FortiGuard subscription service or a FortiManager appliance ensure protection against the latest threats, web sites and applications.

Avira AntiVir Personal is a comprehensive, easy to use antivirus program, designed to offer reliable free of charge virus protection to home-users, for personal use only, and is not for business or commercial use. Available for Windows or UNIX.

If you are having disk space issues, Tree size can give you a graphical illustration of what is on your disk, and where you can gain space.

CCleaner is a freeware system optimization, privacy and cleaning 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. Additionally it contains a fully featured registry cleaner. But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware! :)

MyDefrag is a disk defragmenter and optimizer (a maintenance utility to make your harddisk faster) for Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, 2008, Win7, and for X64. It is freeware, no time limit, fully functional, no advertisements. Fast, low overhead, with many optimization strategies, can handle floppies, USB disks, memory sticks, and anything else that looks like a disk to Windows.

Filezilla provides faster, more reliable ftp functions with a more robust user interface. This replaces ftping through Internet Explorer or Windows Explorer.

Revo Uninstaller Pro helps you to uninstall software and remove unwanted programs installed on your computer easily! Even if you have problems uninstalling and cannot uninstall them from "Windows Add or Remove Programs" control panel applet.

RoboForm is the top-rated Password Manager and Web Form Filler that completely automates password entering and form filling. Install it for your browser and securely keep track of all internet passwords and form data that you use.

Accidentally deleted an important file? Lost something important when your computer crashed? No problem! Recuva recovers files deleted from your Windows computer, Recycle Bin, digital camera card, or MP3 player. And it's free!

Use Defraggler to defrag your entire hard drive, or individual files - unique in the industry. This compact and portable Windows application supports NTFS and FAT32 file systems.

The fastest and most accurate program of its kind. It will instantly scan your computer for duplicate files and display them in an easy to understand report. Built-in tools help you resolve them easily and safely

Karen's Replicator: Automatically backup files, directories, even entire drives! Karen's Replicator copies selected files from one drive/folder to another. Source and Destination folders can reside anywhere on your network.

Online Backup: When you think about it, all the important information in your life is now stored on a computer. Whether it’s photos and music or business documents and financial records, everything is digital. With Mozy, you can be sure your digital life will always be there when you need it.