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<blockquote data-quote="Billl Gates" data-source="post: 2944739" data-attributes="member: 97732"><p><u><strong>Antivirus</strong></u> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.free-av.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Antivir</strong></span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.avast.com/eng/down_home.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Avast Free</strong></span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>AVG Free</strong></span></a> - at the bottom of the page.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.bitdefender.com/bd/site/products.php?p_id=24" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Bitdefender Free</strong></span></a></li> </ul><p><u><strong>Trojan Removal</strong></u> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>a² Free</strong></span></a> - a complementary product to antivirus software which is specialized in protection against harmful software. Antivirus software often features an inadequate protection against Trojans, Dialers and Spyware. a² fills this gap." - tg911</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.ewido.net/en/features/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Ewido Security Suite</strong></span></a> - removes Trojans, Worms, Dialers, Hijackers, Spyware and Keyloggers.</li> </ul><p><u><strong>Spyware Removal</strong></u> - <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.majorgeeks.com/download506.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Ad-Aware</strong></span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.spywarewarrior.com/uiuc/resource.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>IE-Spyad</strong></span></a> -</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Spybot - Search & Destroy</strong></span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Spywareblaster</strong></span></a> - prevents spyware from being installed on your PC.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.wilderssecurity.net/spywareguard.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Spywareguard</strong></span></a> - provides a real-time protection solution against spyware that is a great addition to SpywareBlaster's protection method.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.winpatrol.com/winpatrol.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>WinPatrol</strong></span></a> - WinPatrol uses a heuristic approach to detecting attacks and violations of your computing environment. Traditional security programs scan your hard drive searching for previously identified threats. WinPatrol takes snapshot of your critical system resources and alerts you to any changes that may occur without your knowledge.</li> </ul><p><u><strong>Free Online Virus/Trojan/Spyware Scanners</strong></u> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>a²</strong></span></a> - Malware & Security checks. On the right, under Quicklinks.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.aumha.org/a/noads.php" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>aumha.org</strong></span></a> - Internet Explorer (IE) parasite scan</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.einfodaily.com/scan/licence.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>BitDefender</strong></span></a> - virus scanner</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://castlecops.com/index.php" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>CastleCops</strong></span></a> - several scans under "Tool Kit', on the right, at the bottom of the page</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>eTrust</strong></span></a> - Virus scanner - WhyBeNormal</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>F-Secure</strong></span></a> - virus scanner</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://housecall.trendmicro.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>HouseCall</strong></span></a> - virus scanner</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong><a href="http://uk.trendmicro-europe.com/consumer/housecall/housecall_launch.php" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue">HouseCall - Europe</span></a> </strong>- virus scanner - Does not require the use of ActiveX controls. Uses Java instead.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://virusscan.jotti.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Jotti's scan</strong></span></a> - submit files to be scanned by multiple (14) scanners (AntiVir, ArcaVir, Avast, AVG, BitDefender, ClamAV, Dr.Web, Fortinet, F-Prot Antivirus, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, NOD32, Norman Virus Control, UNA and VBA32)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.kephyr.com/labs/index.phtml" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>kephyr.com</strong></span></a> - PopUp Killer Test</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://us.mcafee.com/default.asp" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>McAfee</strong></span></a> - virus, security and Wi-Fi scanners</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>PandaSoftware</strong></span></a> - virus scanner</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.pcpitstop.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>PC Pitstop</strong></span></a> - several scans, on the left</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.ravantivirus.com/scan/howto-scan.php" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>RAV</strong></span></a> - virus scanner</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.spywareguide.com/index.php" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>SpywareGuide</strong></span></a> - spyware scanner, on the left, under "Our Online Tools"</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.spywareinfo.com/downloads.php" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>SpywareInfo</strong></span></a> - spyware scanner, on the left, under "Site Navigation"</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://scan.sygatetech.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Sygate</strong></span></a> - several different scans on the left</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://security.symantec.com/ssc/home.asp?j=1&langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=DJGYKRFPECDMEYIRLGW" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Symantec.com</strong></span></a> - virus & security scanners</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.webroot.com/services/spyaudit_03.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Webroot Spy Audit</strong></span></a> - Spyware scanner. It will not remove or modify any files.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>WindowSecurity</strong></span></a> - trojan scanner</li> </ul><p><u><strong>Specific Virus Removal Tools</strong></u> - if you know what Virus you have, try here. <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.grisoft.com/doc/Utilities/lng/us/tpl/tpl01" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>AVG</strong></span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.bitdefender.com/site/Download/browseFreeRemovalTool/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>BitDefender</strong></span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp?id=vrt" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>McAfee</strong></span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.pandasoftware.com/download/utilities/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Panda</strong></span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/tools.list.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Symantec</strong></span></a></li> </ul><p><u><strong>Firewalls</strong></u> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.download.com/Jetico-Personal-Firewall/3640-10435_4-10418587.html?pn=3&sb=0&v=0" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Jetico Personal Firewall</strong></span></a> - acklan</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.kerio.com/us/kpf_download.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Kerio</strong></span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.majorgeeks.com/download1056.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Outpost Firewall Free</strong></span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.majorgeeks.com/Sygate_Personal_Firewall_Free_d3356.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Sygate Free</strong></span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_za.jsp" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>ZoneAlarm Free</strong></span></a></li> </ul><p><u><strong>PC Security</strong></u> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.stevengould.org/software/cleanup/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>CleanUp!</strong></span></a> - a powerful and easy-to-use application that removes temporary files created while surfing the web, empties the Recycle Bin, deletes files from your temporary folders and more. - WhyBeNormal</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.angelfire.com/wizard2/hkeylocal/core_control.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Core Control</strong></span></a> - a full featured advanced security program, designed for Windows 95/98/ME Operating Systems. - acklan</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.cypherix.co.uk/cryptainerle/index.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Cryptainer LE</strong></span></a> - A really simple to use encryption tool that creates an invisible, password protected folder on your hard drive or other media. Free version limited to 25MB.Cryptainer LE's encryption works with all 32 bit versions of Microsoft Windows (95/98/ME/2000/XP/2003 Server) and with all known file types.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.heidi.ie/eraser/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Eraser</strong></span></a> - an advanced security tool (for Windows), which allows you to completely remove sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting it several times with carefully selected patterns. - jgweed</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/eulalyzer.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>EULAlyzer</strong></span></a> - can analyze license agreements in seconds, and provide a detailed listing of potentially interesting words and phrases. Discover if the software you're about to install displays pop-up ads, transmits personally identifiable information, uses unique identifiers to track you, or much much more. - Wink</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Utilities/Access_Control_Utilities/Hide___Protect_any_Drives.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Hide & Protect any Drives</strong></span></a> - Hide or restrict access to any drives such as Hard drive, CD, DVD, floppy and flash, and deny access to partitions of your hard drives. (<em>This is an older version that is still freeware. The newer version isn't free.</em>)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.download.com/iProtectYou/3000-2132_4-10137322.html?tag=lst-0-1" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>iProtectYou</strong></span></a> - allows parents to control which web sites can be visited, which programs can have Internet access, block e-mails, chat sessions and instant messages with inappropriate words, stop annoying ads, and/or restrict internet time to a predetermined schedule. - acklan</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.spychecker.com/program/maxcrypt.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>MaxCrypt</strong></span></a> - an automated computer encryption tool that protects your PC. -</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.siteadvisor.com/preieinstall.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>SiteAdvisor's Plug-in for Internet Explorer</strong></span></a> - installs a small button on your Internet Explorer browser. The button changes colors as you browse the Web based on the results of our safety tests. You can also click on the button's menu to see the site's detailed test results.</li> </ul><p><u><strong>Hard Drive & System Utilites</strong></u> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Belarc Advisor</strong></span></a> - builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware, including Microsoft Hotfixes, and displays the results in your Web browser. - Ronbo</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.educ.umu.se/%7Ecobian/cobianbackup.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Cobian Backup</strong></span></a> - a multi-threaded program that can be used to schedule and backup your files and directories from their original location to other directories/drives in the same computer or other computer in your network. - usasma</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://wiki.coolmon.org/Index" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>CoolMon 2</strong></span></a> - a program for monitoring vital system stats and almost anything else you wish to display on the desktop. - nosnhoj#3</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.cpuid.org/cpuz.php#about" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>CPU-Z</strong></span></a> - gathers information on some of the main devices of your system; CPU, Mainboard, Memory, and System. - Rimmer</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.download.com/Digital-Dolly/3000-2248_4-10220910.html?tag=lst-0-1" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Digital Dolly</strong></span></a> - hard-disk-partition, image, and cloning software that runs completely from a bootable CD-ROM. - acklan</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.majorgeeks.com/EVEREST_Free_Edition_d4181.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>EVEREST Home Edition</strong></span></a> - a freeware system information, system diagnostics and benchmarking solution for home PC users. Similar to Belarc, but much more comprehensive. - Herk</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.memtest86.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Memtest86</strong></span></a> - a thorough, stand alone memory test for x86 architecture computers. - boopme</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>MicroSoft's Memory Test</strong></span></a> - tests the Random Access Memory (RAM) on your computer for errors. - acklan</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.pcinspector.de/file_recovery/UK/welcome.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>PC INSPECTOR</strong></span></a> - a data recovery program that supports the FAT 12/16/32 and NTFS file systems. - usasma</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.processlibrary.com/quickaccess/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Quick Access InfoBar</strong></span></a> - Get the latest definitions and exhaustive advice on all the processes running in the Windows Task Manager. - Quick Access InfoBar</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.ranish.com/part/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Ranish Partition Manager</strong></span></a> - Partition resizer, create, manager similar to Partition Magic but free!</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.win.tue.nl/sequoiaview/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>SequoiaView</strong></span></a> - an excellent utility to help you figure out what is taking up so much space on your hard drive.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www3.sympatico.ca/gtopala/about_siw.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>SIW</strong></span></a> - This program performs computer configuration, analysis, and diagnostics. (<em>Similar to Everest</em>)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>SpeedFan</strong></span></a> - monitors voltages, fan speeds and temperatures in computers with hardware monitor chips.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.2brightsparks.com/downloads.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>SyncBack Freeware</strong></span></a> - backup and synchronization software</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.alexnolan.net/software/sysspec.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>System Spec</strong></span></a> - lets you can see, save and print a complete spec of your PC with this no-install, system information utility and perform various windows functions. Additional advanced info includes CPU, drives, apps, display, memory and more.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.whatsrunning.net/whatsrunning/main.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>What's Running</strong></span></a> - a product that gives you an inside look into your Windows 2000/XP/2003 system. Explore processes, services, modules, IP-connections, drivers and much more.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.pxserver.com/WinAudit.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>WinAudit</strong></span></a> - a self-contained (no setup required) PC audit, and inventory of software, licenses, security configuration, hardware, network settings</li> </ul><p><u><strong>Web Browsers</strong></u> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.avantbrowser.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Avant Browse</strong>r</span></a> - based on the Internet Explorer browser engine.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Firefox</strong></span></a> - a highly customizable web browser, with tabbed browsing</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.maxthon.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Maxthon Internet Browser</strong></span></a> - tabbed browser with a highly customizable interface. It is based on the Internet Explorer browser engine.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.mozilla.org/products/mozilla1.x/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Mozilla</strong></span></a> - " Web-browser built for 2004, advanced e-mail and newsgroup client, IRC chat client, and HTML editing made simple -- all your Internet needs in one application--Mozilla."</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/default.jsp" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Netscape</strong></span></a> - Includes a browser, email client, and html composer</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.opera.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Opera</strong></span></a></li> </ul><p><u><strong>Email Clients & Tools</strong></u> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.download.com/3000-2369-10045181.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>ePrompter</strong></span></a> - automatically and simultaneously checks and retrieves your e-mail messages from up to 16 password-protected e-mail accounts. It not only lets you compose, forward, and reply to your retrieved messages, but also gives you the ability to delete unwanted spam or suspicious-looking mail without having to launch your e-mail program or having to go to your Web mail's site.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.eudora.com/download/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Eudora</strong></span></a> - Free mail client but is ad sponsored. ( Eudora has a lite version available... just download the current version, and if you can live without the spellchecker, you dont have to live with the ad screen, being there. Go to the help menu, after installing, and select "payment and registration". Then select "lite mode", and it will ask if you can live without all of the extras, just click on "reduce features" - rexifelis)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.pmail.com/downloads.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Pegasus Mail</strong></span></a> - Bizrus</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://spambayes.sourceforge.net/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>SpamBayes</strong></span></a> - anti-spam filter</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Thunderbird</strong></span></a> - Open Source email client.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.oehelp.com/OEBackup/Default.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>OE Quick Backup</strong></span></a> - Backup Outlook Express mailboxes, settings, mail rules, etc.</li> </ul><p><u><strong>Spell Checker & Dictionary</strong></u> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.iespell.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>IESpell</strong></span></a> - A spelling checker for Internet Explorer. Works like the spell checker in M$ Office, right click and select Check Spelling.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.magicaljellybean.com/dict.shtml" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Magical Jellybean Dictionary</strong></span></a> - a freeware dictionary client for Windows 9x/ME/2000/XP, that connects to a dictionary server, and retrieves the definition from a database on the server.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://tinyspell.m6.net/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>tinySpell</strong></span></a> - easily and quickly check the spelling of words in any Windows application. Monitors your typing on the fly, and alerts you whenever it detects a misspelled word. It also checks the spelling of every word you copy to the clipboard.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://wordweb.info/free/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Word Web</strong></span></a> - a comprehensive English thesaurus and dictionary, that can be used to look up words from within most programs.</li> </ul><p><u><strong>Audio Applications</strong></u> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Audacity</strong></span></a> - a free audio editor.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.dbpoweramp.com/dbpoweramp.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>dBpowerAMP Audio Player</strong></span></a> - "dAP plays Mp3s, WMA, Ogg Vorbis, Monkeys Audio, Real Audio, Wave and Midi, and many more"</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.foobar2000.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>foobar2000</strong></span></a> - an advanced audio player for the Windows platform.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>iTunes</strong></span></a> - Music Player, Organizer, Tag Editor and online store. Only works with Windows XP. - Phawgg with clarifications from Jeservices</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.k-litecodecpack.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>K-Lite Codec Pack</strong></span></a> - a software bundle which includes the K-Lite Codec Pack Full, QuickTime Alternative, Real Alternative and BSplayer.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_Player_Classic" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Media Player Classic</strong></span></a> - The application has the same look and feel as the old light-weight Windows Media Player 6.4, but is a completely different application which has all the options and features one might expect from a modern media player. (Media Player Classic comes bundled with Real Alternative, so if you'd like both, just get RA)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.etalonsoft.com/mp3decode.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Mp3Decode</strong></span></a> - a real handy app to have in your Send To menu, it simply converts MP3 into WAV, quick and lightweight.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.mpesch3.de1.cc/mp3dc.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>mp3DirectCut</strong></span></a> - a fast and extensive audio editor and recorder for MP3.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Real_Alternative.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Real Alternative</strong></span></a> - designed for playing RealMedia files, which normally require Real Player</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.free-codecs.com/download/QuickTime_Alternative.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>QuickTime Alternative</strong></span></a> - will allow you to play QuickTime files (.mov, .qt and other extensions) without having to install the official QuickTime Player. It also supports QuickTime content that is embedded in webpages.</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Billl Gates, post: 2944739, member: 97732"] [U][B]Antivirus[/B][/U][LIST] [*][URL="http://www.free-av.com/"][COLOR=blue][B]Antivir[/B][/COLOR][/URL] [*][URL="http://www.avast.com/eng/down_home.html"][COLOR=blue][B]Avast Free[/B][/COLOR][/URL] [*][URL="http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1"][COLOR=blue][B]AVG Free[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - at the bottom of the page. [*][URL="http://www.bitdefender.com/bd/site/products.php?p_id=24"][COLOR=blue][B]Bitdefender Free[/B][/COLOR][/URL][/LIST][U][B]Trojan Removal[/B][/U][LIST] [*][URL="http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/"][COLOR=blue][B]a² Free[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - a complementary product to antivirus software which is specialized in protection against harmful software. Antivirus software often features an inadequate protection against Trojans, Dialers and Spyware. a² fills this gap." - tg911 [*][URL="http://www.ewido.net/en/features/"][COLOR=blue][B]Ewido Security Suite[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - removes Trojans, Worms, Dialers, Hijackers, Spyware and Keyloggers.[/LIST][U][B]Spyware Removal[/B][/U] -[LIST] [*][URL="http://www.majorgeeks.com/download506.html"][COLOR=blue][B]Ad-Aware[/B][/COLOR][/URL] [*][URL="http://www.spywarewarrior.com/uiuc/resource.htm"][COLOR=blue][B]IE-Spyad[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - [*][URL="http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html"][COLOR=blue][B]Spybot - Search & Destroy[/B][/COLOR][/URL] [*][URL="http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html"][COLOR=blue][B]Spywareblaster[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - prevents spyware from being installed on your PC. [*][URL="http://www.wilderssecurity.net/spywareguard.html"][COLOR=blue][B]Spywareguard[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - provides a real-time protection solution against spyware that is a great addition to SpywareBlaster's protection method. [*][URL="http://www.winpatrol.com/winpatrol.html"][COLOR=blue][B]WinPatrol[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - WinPatrol uses a heuristic approach to detecting attacks and violations of your computing environment. Traditional security programs scan your hard drive searching for previously identified threats. WinPatrol takes snapshot of your critical system resources and alerts you to any changes that may occur without your knowledge.[/LIST][U][B]Free Online Virus/Trojan/Spyware Scanners[/B][/U][LIST] [*][URL="http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/"][COLOR=blue][B]a²[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - Malware & Security checks. On the right, under Quicklinks. [*][URL="http://www.aumha.org/a/noads.php"][COLOR=blue][B]aumha.org[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - Internet Explorer (IE) parasite scan [*][URL="http://www.einfodaily.com/scan/licence.html"][COLOR=blue][B]BitDefender[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - virus scanner [*][URL="http://castlecops.com/index.php"][COLOR=blue][B]CastleCops[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - several scans under "Tool Kit', on the right, at the bottom of the page [*][URL="http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx"][COLOR=blue][B]eTrust[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - Virus scanner - WhyBeNormal [*][URL="http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml"][COLOR=blue][B]F-Secure[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - virus scanner [*][URL="http://housecall.trendmicro.com/"][COLOR=blue][B]HouseCall[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - virus scanner [*][B][URL="http://uk.trendmicro-europe.com/consumer/housecall/housecall_launch.php"][COLOR=blue]HouseCall - Europe[/COLOR][/URL] [/B]- virus scanner - Does not require the use of ActiveX controls. Uses Java instead. [*][URL="http://virusscan.jotti.org/"][COLOR=blue][B]Jotti's scan[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - submit files to be scanned by multiple (14) scanners (AntiVir, ArcaVir, Avast, AVG, BitDefender, ClamAV, Dr.Web, Fortinet, F-Prot Antivirus, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, NOD32, Norman Virus Control, UNA and VBA32) [*][URL="http://www.kephyr.com/labs/index.phtml"][COLOR=blue][B]kephyr.com[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - PopUp Killer Test [*][URL="http://us.mcafee.com/default.asp"][COLOR=blue][B]McAfee[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - virus, security and Wi-Fi scanners [*][URL="http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan"][COLOR=blue][B]PandaSoftware[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - virus scanner [*][URL="http://www.pcpitstop.com/"][COLOR=blue][B]PC Pitstop[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - several scans, on the left [*][URL="http://www.ravantivirus.com/scan/howto-scan.php"][COLOR=blue][B]RAV[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - virus scanner [*][URL="http://www.spywareguide.com/index.php"][COLOR=blue][B]SpywareGuide[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - spyware scanner, on the left, under "Our Online Tools" [*][URL="http://www.spywareinfo.com/downloads.php"][COLOR=blue][B]SpywareInfo[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - spyware scanner, on the left, under "Site Navigation" [*][URL="http://scan.sygatetech.com/"][COLOR=blue][B]Sygate[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - several different scans on the left [*][URL="http://security.symantec.com/ssc/home.asp?j=1&langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=DJGYKRFPECDMEYIRLGW"][COLOR=blue][B]Symantec.com[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - virus & security scanners [*][URL="http://www.webroot.com/services/spyaudit_03.htm"][COLOR=blue][B]Webroot Spy Audit[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - Spyware scanner. It will not remove or modify any files. [*][URL="http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan/"][COLOR=blue][B]WindowSecurity[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - trojan scanner[/LIST][U][B]Specific Virus Removal Tools[/B][/U] - if you know what Virus you have, try here.[LIST] [*][URL="http://www.grisoft.com/doc/Utilities/lng/us/tpl/tpl01"][COLOR=blue][B]AVG[/B][/COLOR][/URL] [*][URL="http://www.bitdefender.com/site/Download/browseFreeRemovalTool/"][COLOR=blue][B]BitDefender[/B][/COLOR][/URL] [*][URL="http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp?id=vrt"][COLOR=blue][B]McAfee[/B][/COLOR][/URL] [*][URL="http://www.pandasoftware.com/download/utilities/"][COLOR=blue][B]Panda[/B][/COLOR][/URL] [*][URL="http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/tools.list.html"][COLOR=blue][B]Symantec[/B][/COLOR][/URL][/LIST][U][B]Firewalls[/B][/U][LIST] [*][URL="http://www.download.com/Jetico-Personal-Firewall/3640-10435_4-10418587.html?pn=3&sb=0&v=0"][COLOR=blue][B]Jetico Personal Firewall[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - acklan [*][URL="http://www.kerio.com/us/kpf_download.html"][COLOR=blue][B]Kerio[/B][/COLOR][/URL] [*][URL="http://www.majorgeeks.com/download1056.html"][COLOR=blue][B]Outpost Firewall Free[/B][/COLOR][/URL] [*][URL="http://www.majorgeeks.com/Sygate_Personal_Firewall_Free_d3356.html"][COLOR=blue][B]Sygate Free[/B][/COLOR][/URL] [*][URL="http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_za.jsp"][COLOR=blue][B]ZoneAlarm Free[/B][/COLOR][/URL][/LIST][U][B]PC Security[/B][/U][LIST] [*][URL="http://www.stevengould.org/software/cleanup/"][COLOR=blue][B]CleanUp![/B][/COLOR][/URL] - a powerful and easy-to-use application that removes temporary files created while surfing the web, empties the Recycle Bin, deletes files from your temporary folders and more. - WhyBeNormal [*][URL="http://www.angelfire.com/wizard2/hkeylocal/core_control.htm"][COLOR=blue][B]Core Control[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - a full featured advanced security program, designed for Windows 95/98/ME Operating Systems. - acklan [*][URL="http://www.cypherix.co.uk/cryptainerle/index.htm"][COLOR=blue][B]Cryptainer LE[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - A really simple to use encryption tool that creates an invisible, password protected folder on your hard drive or other media. Free version limited to 25MB.Cryptainer LE's encryption works with all 32 bit versions of Microsoft Windows (95/98/ME/2000/XP/2003 Server) and with all known file types. [*][URL="http://www.heidi.ie/eraser/"][COLOR=blue][B]Eraser[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - an advanced security tool (for Windows), which allows you to completely remove sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting it several times with carefully selected patterns. - jgweed [*][URL="http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/eulalyzer.html"][COLOR=blue][B]EULAlyzer[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - can analyze license agreements in seconds, and provide a detailed listing of potentially interesting words and phrases. Discover if the software you're about to install displays pop-up ads, transmits personally identifiable information, uses unique identifiers to track you, or much much more. - Wink [*][URL="http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Utilities/Access_Control_Utilities/Hide___Protect_any_Drives.html"][COLOR=blue][B]Hide & Protect any Drives[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - Hide or restrict access to any drives such as Hard drive, CD, DVD, floppy and flash, and deny access to partitions of your hard drives. ([I]This is an older version that is still freeware. The newer version isn't free.[/I]) [*][URL="http://www.download.com/iProtectYou/3000-2132_4-10137322.html?tag=lst-0-1"][COLOR=blue][B]iProtectYou[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - allows parents to control which web sites can be visited, which programs can have Internet access, block e-mails, chat sessions and instant messages with inappropriate words, stop annoying ads, and/or restrict internet time to a predetermined schedule. - acklan [*][URL="http://www.spychecker.com/program/maxcrypt.html"][COLOR=blue][B]MaxCrypt[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - an automated computer encryption tool that protects your PC. - [*][URL="http://www.siteadvisor.com/preieinstall.html"][COLOR=blue][B]SiteAdvisor's Plug-in for Internet Explorer[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - installs a small button on your Internet Explorer browser. The button changes colors as you browse the Web based on the results of our safety tests. You can also click on the button's menu to see the site's detailed test results.[/LIST][U][B]Hard Drive & System Utilites[/B][/U][LIST] [*][URL="http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html"][COLOR=blue][B]Belarc Advisor[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware, including Microsoft Hotfixes, and displays the results in your Web browser. - Ronbo [*][URL="http://www.educ.umu.se/%7Ecobian/cobianbackup.htm"][COLOR=blue][B]Cobian Backup[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - a multi-threaded program that can be used to schedule and backup your files and directories from their original location to other directories/drives in the same computer or other computer in your network. - usasma [*][URL="http://wiki.coolmon.org/Index"][COLOR=blue][B]CoolMon 2[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - a program for monitoring vital system stats and almost anything else you wish to display on the desktop. - nosnhoj#3 [*][URL="http://www.cpuid.org/cpuz.php#about"][COLOR=blue][B]CPU-Z[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - gathers information on some of the main devices of your system; CPU, Mainboard, Memory, and System. - Rimmer [*][URL="http://www.download.com/Digital-Dolly/3000-2248_4-10220910.html?tag=lst-0-1"][COLOR=blue][B]Digital Dolly[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - hard-disk-partition, image, and cloning software that runs completely from a bootable CD-ROM. - acklan [*][URL="http://www.majorgeeks.com/EVEREST_Free_Edition_d4181.html"][COLOR=blue][B]EVEREST Home Edition[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - a freeware system information, system diagnostics and benchmarking solution for home PC users. Similar to Belarc, but much more comprehensive. - Herk [*][URL="http://www.memtest86.com/"][COLOR=blue][B]Memtest86[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - a thorough, stand alone memory test for x86 architecture computers. - boopme [*][URL="http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp"][COLOR=blue][B]MicroSoft's Memory Test[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - tests the Random Access Memory (RAM) on your computer for errors. - acklan [*][URL="http://www.pcinspector.de/file_recovery/UK/welcome.htm"][COLOR=blue][B]PC INSPECTOR[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - a data recovery program that supports the FAT 12/16/32 and NTFS file systems. - usasma [*][URL="http://www.processlibrary.com/quickaccess/"][COLOR=blue][B]Quick Access InfoBar[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - Get the latest definitions and exhaustive advice on all the processes running in the Windows Task Manager. - Quick Access InfoBar [*][URL="http://www.ranish.com/part/"][COLOR=blue][B]Ranish Partition Manager[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - Partition resizer, create, manager similar to Partition Magic but free! [*][URL="http://www.win.tue.nl/sequoiaview/"][COLOR=blue][B]SequoiaView[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - an excellent utility to help you figure out what is taking up so much space on your hard drive. [*][URL="http://www3.sympatico.ca/gtopala/about_siw.html"][COLOR=blue][B]SIW[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - This program performs computer configuration, analysis, and diagnostics. ([I]Similar to Everest[/I]) [*][URL="http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php"][COLOR=blue][B]SpeedFan[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - monitors voltages, fan speeds and temperatures in computers with hardware monitor chips. [*][URL="http://www.2brightsparks.com/downloads.html"][COLOR=blue][B]SyncBack Freeware[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - backup and synchronization software [*][URL="http://www.alexnolan.net/software/sysspec.htm"][COLOR=blue][B]System Spec[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - lets you can see, save and print a complete spec of your PC with this no-install, system information utility and perform various windows functions. Additional advanced info includes CPU, drives, apps, display, memory and more. [*][URL="http://www.whatsrunning.net/whatsrunning/main.aspx"][COLOR=blue][B]What's Running[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - a product that gives you an inside look into your Windows 2000/XP/2003 system. Explore processes, services, modules, IP-connections, drivers and much more. [*][URL="http://www.pxserver.com/WinAudit.htm"][COLOR=blue][B]WinAudit[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - a self-contained (no setup required) PC audit, and inventory of software, licenses, security configuration, hardware, network settings[/LIST][U][B]Web Browsers[/B][/U][LIST] [*][URL="http://www.avantbrowser.com/"][COLOR=blue][B]Avant Browse[/B]r[/COLOR][/URL] - based on the Internet Explorer browser engine. [*][URL="http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/"][COLOR=blue][B]Firefox[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - a highly customizable web browser, with tabbed browsing [*][URL="http://www.maxthon.com/"][COLOR=blue][B]Maxthon Internet Browser[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - tabbed browser with a highly customizable interface. It is based on the Internet Explorer browser engine. [*][URL="http://www.mozilla.org/products/mozilla1.x/"][COLOR=blue][B]Mozilla[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - " Web-browser built for 2004, advanced e-mail and newsgroup client, IRC chat client, and HTML editing made simple -- all your Internet needs in one application--Mozilla." [*][URL="http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/default.jsp"][COLOR=blue][B]Netscape[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - Includes a browser, email client, and html composer [*][URL="http://www.opera.com/"][COLOR=blue][B]Opera[/B][/COLOR][/URL][/LIST][U][B]Email Clients & Tools[/B][/U][LIST] [*][URL="http://www.download.com/3000-2369-10045181.html"][COLOR=blue][B]ePrompter[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - automatically and simultaneously checks and retrieves your e-mail messages from up to 16 password-protected e-mail accounts. It not only lets you compose, forward, and reply to your retrieved messages, but also gives you the ability to delete unwanted spam or suspicious-looking mail without having to launch your e-mail program or having to go to your Web mail's site. [*][URL="http://www.eudora.com/download/"][COLOR=blue][B]Eudora[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - Free mail client but is ad sponsored. ( Eudora has a lite version available... just download the current version, and if you can live without the spellchecker, you dont have to live with the ad screen, being there. Go to the help menu, after installing, and select "payment and registration". Then select "lite mode", and it will ask if you can live without all of the extras, just click on "reduce features" - rexifelis) [*][URL="http://www.pmail.com/downloads.htm"][COLOR=blue][B]Pegasus Mail[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - Bizrus [*][URL="http://spambayes.sourceforge.net/"][COLOR=blue][B]SpamBayes[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - anti-spam filter [*][URL="http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird/"][COLOR=blue][B]Thunderbird[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - Open Source email client. [*][URL="http://www.oehelp.com/OEBackup/Default.aspx"][COLOR=blue][B]OE Quick Backup[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - Backup Outlook Express mailboxes, settings, mail rules, etc.[/LIST][U][B]Spell Checker & Dictionary[/B][/U][LIST] [*][URL="http://www.iespell.com/"][COLOR=blue][B]IESpell[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - A spelling checker for Internet Explorer. Works like the spell checker in M$ Office, right click and select Check Spelling. [*][URL="http://www.magicaljellybean.com/dict.shtml"][COLOR=blue][B]Magical Jellybean Dictionary[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - a freeware dictionary client for Windows 9x/ME/2000/XP, that connects to a dictionary server, and retrieves the definition from a database on the server. [*][URL="http://tinyspell.m6.net/"][COLOR=blue][B]tinySpell[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - easily and quickly check the spelling of words in any Windows application. Monitors your typing on the fly, and alerts you whenever it detects a misspelled word. It also checks the spelling of every word you copy to the clipboard. [*][URL="http://wordweb.info/free/"][COLOR=blue][B]Word Web[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - a comprehensive English thesaurus and dictionary, that can be used to look up words from within most programs.[/LIST][U][B]Audio Applications[/B][/U][LIST] [*][URL="http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/"][COLOR=blue][B]Audacity[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - a free audio editor. [*][URL="http://www.dbpoweramp.com/dbpoweramp.htm"][COLOR=blue][B]dBpowerAMP Audio Player[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - "dAP plays Mp3s, WMA, Ogg Vorbis, Monkeys Audio, Real Audio, Wave and Midi, and many more" [*][URL="http://www.foobar2000.org/"][COLOR=blue][B]foobar2000[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - an advanced audio player for the Windows platform. [*][URL="http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/"][COLOR=blue][B]iTunes[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - Music Player, Organizer, Tag Editor and online store. Only works with Windows XP. - Phawgg with clarifications from Jeservices [*][URL="http://www.k-litecodecpack.com/"][COLOR=blue][B]K-Lite Codec Pack[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - a software bundle which includes the K-Lite Codec Pack Full, QuickTime Alternative, Real Alternative and BSplayer. [*][URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_Player_Classic"][COLOR=blue][B]Media Player Classic[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - The application has the same look and feel as the old light-weight Windows Media Player 6.4, but is a completely different application which has all the options and features one might expect from a modern media player. (Media Player Classic comes bundled with Real Alternative, so if you'd like both, just get RA) [*][URL="http://www.etalonsoft.com/mp3decode.html"][COLOR=blue][B]Mp3Decode[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - a real handy app to have in your Send To menu, it simply converts MP3 into WAV, quick and lightweight. [*][URL="http://www.mpesch3.de1.cc/mp3dc.html"][COLOR=blue][B]mp3DirectCut[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - a fast and extensive audio editor and recorder for MP3. [*][URL="http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Real_Alternative.htm"][COLOR=blue][B]Real Alternative[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - designed for playing RealMedia files, which normally require Real Player [*][URL="http://www.free-codecs.com/download/QuickTime_Alternative.htm"][COLOR=blue][B]QuickTime Alternative[/B][/COLOR][/URL] - will allow you to play QuickTime files (.mov, .qt and other extensions) without having to install the official QuickTime Player. It also supports QuickTime content that is embedded in webpages.[/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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