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Links > 01 * Software-related information > 02 * Windows- & Microsoft-related links > 02 * Malware, virus, cleanup, and startup information and tools

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Folder 01 * Information and tutorials on scumware of all types
Learn how to fight malware. Knowledge is the key, and the power.
 
Folder 02 * Tools for discovery, removal, and blocking of unwanted programs
Take more-direct control over your system to deal with malware and scumware.
 
Folder 03 * Cleanup tools
Clean excess files, crapware from new PCs, clean and optimize the Windows Registry, and more.
 
Folder 04 * Free anti-virus packages and suites
The best free utilities for anti-virus; some have integrated firewalls and/or anti-spyware capabilities.
 
Folder 05 * Free anti-spyware/anti-adware packages
The best free utilities for anti-spyware/anti-adware; I recommend Spybot - Search & Destroy plus one of any of the others.
 
Folder 06 * Online virus scanners
There are multiple available, choose one (or more). Somewhat ironically, most seem to require Internet Explorer and ActiveX be enabled.
 
Folder 07 * "Live" bootable anti-malware CDs
The easiest and best way to fix an infected Windows installation is from outside Windows--otherwise, it's like trying to do a valve job on an engine while it's running. Much of the current malware hides itself from Windows as it cripples any attempt to remove it--but it can't hide if Windows ISN'T running. That's where booting from a "live" CD is useful.
 
"Dealing With Malware" -- an article
Defines malware terms and gives some information and tips on the tools available.
http://www.ameritech.net/users/mpr_support/Malware.html 		m_p_rudas
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BootDisk.com
Boot-disk images of all types, utility links, and MUCH MORE useful content. An excellent, well-laid-out site--and I'm a BIT jealous!
http://www.BootDisk.com 		m_p_rudas
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