Lavasoft's Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition
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With the ability to scan your RAM, registry, hard drives, and external storage devices for known data-mining, advertising, and tracking components, Ad-aware SE easily can clean your system, allowing you to maintain a higher degree of privacy while you surf the Web.
Ad-aware SE Personal Edition boasts a number of improvements. Extended memory scanning now scans all modules loaded by a process. Scanning uses the all- new CSI (Code Sequence Identification) technology to identify new and unknown variants of known targets. Extended registry scanning now scans registry branches of multiple-user accounts and performs additional smart checks to detect dynamically created references. Scanning speed is noticeably faster, and this version offers an Extended Scanning mode for known and unknown/possible browser hijackers.
New in version 1.06: Disk-scan is approximately 30% faster. CSI scan is now more efficient. Added "Scan for low-risk threats" option, to scan for targets with low TAC index. Ad-Watch CSI engine performance highly improved; using less CPU and Memory as well as having a smaller footprint. GUI adapted to use the new TAC.
German developer's site: http://www.lavasoft.de/support/download/Ad-aware SE Personal Edition boasts a number of improvements. Extended memory scanning now scans all modules loaded by a process. Scanning uses the all- new CSI (Code Sequence Identification) technology to identify new and unknown variants of known targets. Extended registry scanning now scans registry branches of multiple-user accounts and performs additional smart checks to detect dynamically created references. Scanning speed is noticeably faster, and this version offers an Extended Scanning mode for known and unknown/possible browser hijackers.
New in version 1.06: Disk-scan is approximately 30% faster. CSI scan is now more efficient. Added "Scan for low-risk threats" option, to scan for targets with low TAC index. Ad-Watch CSI engine performance highly improved; using less CPU and Memory as well as having a smaller footprint. GUI adapted to use the new TAC.
Download Page: http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
Latest version: 1.06r1
Date added to download.com: May 27, 2005
Size: 2.72MB
Download.com Page: http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Person...ubj=dl&tag=top5
Direct Download URL: ftp://ftp.download.com/pub/win95/utilities/aawsepersonal.exe
PepiMK Software's SpyBot Search&Destroy by Patrick M. Kolla
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Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove a multitude of adware files and modules from your computer. Spybot also can clean program and Web-usage tracks from your system, which is especially useful if you share your computer. Modules chosen for removal can be sent directly to the included file shredder, ensuring complete elimination from your system. For advanced users, it allows you to fix Registry inconsistencies related to adware and to malicious program installations. The handy online-update feature ensures that Spybot always has the most current and complete listings of adware, dialers, and other uninvited system residents.
Version 1.4 has the first native multi-installation scanner, is noticeably faster than version 1.3 during scans, and has improved the tools and updated the interface.
Download Page: http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.htmlVersion 1.4 has the first native multi-installation scanner, is noticeably faster than version 1.3 during scans, and has improved the tools and updated the interface.
Mirrors Page: http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html
Latest version: 1.4
Date added to download.com: June 1, 2005
Size: 4.8MB
Download.com Page: http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Dest...tml?tag=lst-0-1
Direct Download URL: http://dw.com.com/redir?pid=10401314&merid...psid%3d10122137 or http://fileforum.betanews.com/sendfile/104.../spybotsd14.exe (among others)
Network Associates' McAfee AVERT Stinger
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Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist administrators and users when dealing with an infected system. Stinger utilizes next generation scan engine technology, including process scanning, digitally signed DAT files, and scan performance optimizations.
Latest version: 2.5.4Size: 1.05MB
As of: May 2, 2005
Download Page: http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
Direct Download URL: http://download.nai.com/products/mcafee-av...t-i-n-g-e-r.exe
Microsoft Wndows Update
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Get the latest updates available for your computer's operating system, software, and hardware.
Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a selection of updates tailored just for you.
Requires trust of multiple Microsoft sites and allowing them to run java scri_pt and ActiveX.Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a selection of updates tailored just for you.
Microsoft Office Update
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Check for free updates that improve Office's stability and security.
Requires trust of multiple Microsoft sites and allowing them to run java scri_pt and ActiveX.Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
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AVG Free Edition is the well-known antivirus protection tool. AVG Free is available free of charge to home users for the life of the product. Rapid virus database updates are available for the lifetime of the product, thereby providing the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers. AVG Free is easy to use and will not slow your system down (low system resource requirements). Highlights include automatic update functionality, the AVG Resident Shield, which provides real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run, free Virus Database Updates for the lifetime of the product, and AVG Virus Vault for safe handling of infected files.
Download Page: scroll to the bottom.Latest version: avg70free_338a597.exe Version 7.338
Size: 11.7MB
Download.com Page: http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Fre...tml?tag=lst-0-1 (old Version 7.289 from December 2, 2004)
Direct Download URL: http://free.grisoft.com/softw/70free/setup...ree_338a597.exe
Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta)
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Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) is a security technology that helps protect Windows users from spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Known spyware on your PC can be detected and removed. This helps reduce negative effects caused by spyware, including slow PC performance, annoying pop-up ads, unwanted changes to Internet settings, and unauthorized use of your private information. Continuous protection improves Internet browsing safety by guarding more than 50 ways spyware can enter your PC. Participants in the worldwide SpyNet™ community play a key role in determining which suspicious programs are classified as spyware. Microsoft researchers quickly develop methods to counteract these threats, and updates are automatically downloaded to your PC so you stay up to date.
Download: Click "Download the beta of our new anti-spyware software today" on that page.Version: Beta
Date Published: 6/24/2005
Language: English (YMMV)
Download Size: 6.5MB
Zone Labs' FREE ZoneAlarm
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ZoneAlarm is designed to protect your DSL- or cable-connected PC from hackers. This program includes four interlocking security services: a firewall, an application control, an Internet lock, and Zones. The firewall controls the door to your computer and allows only traffic you understand and initiate. The application control allows you to decide which applications can and cannot use the Internet. The Internet lock blocks Internet traffic while your computer is unattended or while you're not using the Internet, and it can be activated automatically with your computer's screensaver or after a set period of inactivity. Zones monitor all activity on your computer and alert you when a new application attempts to access the Internet.
Download Page: http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/comp...reeDownload.jspLatest version: 6.0.631.002
Date added to download.com: July, 2005
Size: 6.65MB
Download.com Page: http://www.download.com/ZoneAlarm/3000-104...tml?tag=lst-0-1 (old version 5.5.094 from May 2, 2005)
Direct Download URL: http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/free/1012..._60_631_002.exe
InterMute's Trend Micro™ CWShredder™
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Trend Micro™ CWShredder™ Version 2.15 is the latest defense against the new Cool Web Search variants, and it is included in the new Trend Micro Anti-Spyware 3.0
CWShredder™ finds and destroys traces of CoolWebSearch. CoolWebSearch is a name given to a wide range of different browser hijackers. Though the code is very different between variants, they are all used to redirect users to coolwebsearch.com and other sites affiliated with its operators.
Latest version: 2.15CWShredder™ finds and destroys traces of CoolWebSearch. CoolWebSearch is a name given to a wide range of different browser hijackers. Though the code is very different between variants, they are all used to redirect users to coolwebsearch.com and other sites affiliated with its operators.
Released: May 2005
Size: 0.47MB
Download.com Page: http://www.download.com/CWShredder/3000-80...tml?tag=lst-0-1 (old version 2.1 from December 21, 2004)
Direct Download URL: http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/products/onl.../cwshredder.exe
Javacool Software's SpywareBlaster
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SpywareBlaster doesn't scan for and clean spyware - it prevents it from being installed in the first place. SpywareBlaster prevents the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, dialers, browser hijackers, and other potentially unwanted programs. It can also block spyware/tracking cookies in IE and Mozilla/Firefox, and restrict the actions of spyware/ad/tracking sites. With the built-in Check for Updates feature, you can help ensure your protection is up-to-date. SpywareBlaster also includes a System Snapshot feature, which lets you take a snapshot of your computer in its clean state and later revert, undoing many changes made by spyware and browser hijackers.
Download Page: http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownload.htmlLatest version: 3.4
Date added to download.com: May 18, 2005
Size: 2.44MB
Download.com Page: http://www.download.com/SpywareBlaster/300...tml?tag=lst-0-1
Direct Download URL: http://ct7support.com/downloads/javacool/z...stersetup34.exe or http://www.javacoolsoftware.net.nyud.net:8...stersetup34.exe
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