Windows: The Path to Freeware Part II: Security

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Previously we talked about free-ware system utilities… (Windows: The Path to Freeware Part I: System Utilities) well… today we are going to see how to secure your PC with free-ware security apps!

You can use freeware to completely secure your PC or as a partner for your existing security system! The choice is yours….. if you want tight security, better to use as a partner! But for normal desktop users they can completely secure their PC only with these free-ware systems.

Anti-Virus tools

Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
	Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware is an anti-malware application that can thoroughly remove even the most advanced malware. It includes a number of features, including a built in protection monitor that blocks malicious processes before they even start.
IObit Security 360
	IObit Security 360 is an advanced malware & spyware removal utility that detects, removes the deepest infections, and protects your PC from various of potential spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, bots, worms, and hijackers. With the unique “Dual-Core” engine and the heuristic malware detection, IObit Security 360 detects the most complex and deepest spyware and malware in a very fast and efficient way. IObit Security 360 has a real-time malware protection and frequent updating for prevention of zero-day security threats. IObit Security 360 can work with your Antivirus for a superior PC security.
Avira AntiVir Personal – FREE Antivirus
	Avira AntiVir Personal – FREE Antivirus is a reliable free antivirus solution, that constantly and rapidly scans your computer for malicious programs such as viruses, Trojans, backdoor programs, hoaxes, worms, dialers etc. Monitors every action executed by the user or the operating system and reacts promptly when a malicious program is detected.
AVG Anti-Virus Free
	Antivirus and antispyware protection for Windows available to download for free NEW! LinkScanner® Active Surf-Shield checks web pages for threats at the only time that matters – when you’re about to click that link. Award-winning antivirus and antispyware Real-time safe internet surfing and searching Quality proven by 80 million of users Easy to download, install and use Protection against viruses and spyware Compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP

Anti Spyware

Advanced System Protector
	1 Rated Spyware scan and clean engine Quality proven by millions of users Extremely light on system resources Easy to download and install Free Regular updates Free telephonic and email based support Compatible with Windows 2000, XP and Vista (both 32 and 64 bit)
Spybot – Search & Destroy
	Spybot – Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven’t intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been “hijacked” (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don’t see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there’s no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.

Firewall

Comodo Firewall

Comodo Firewall Pro introduces the next evolution in computer security: Default Deny Protection (DDP™). What is DDP? Most security programs maintain a list of known malware, and use that list to decide which applications and files shouldn’t access a PC. The problem here is obvious. What if the list of malware is missing some entries, or isn’t up to date? DDP fixes this problem to ensure complete security. The firewall references a list of over two million known PC-friendly applications. If a file that is not on this safe-list knocks on your PC’s door, the Firewall immediately alerts you to the possibility of attacking malware. All this occurs before the malware infects your computer. It’s prevention-based security, the only way to keep PCs totally safe.

OK, now you can choose what you want from this list… but be careful… don’t choose 2 apps with real time protection from the same category (it might cause conflicts), if you really want to chose two… then disable the real time shield of one! Better to choose one from each category to ensure that your fully protected! Enjoy!

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