• AV-Test.org
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• Virus Bulletin : VB100 award
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• Panda
  
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• Windows One-Care (Free Scan, 90 Day Trial)
  

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  Emergency Download Link (USA English):
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  The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running 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. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed.

  Microsoft releases an updated version of this tool on the second Tuesday of each month, and as needed to respond to security incidents. The tool is available from Microsoft Update, Windows Update and the Microsoft Download Center.

  Note  The version of the tool delivered by Microsoft Update and Windows Update runs in the background and then reports if an infection is found. If you would like to run this tool more than once a month, use the version on this Web page or install the version that is available in the Download Center.

  Because computers can appear to function normally when infected, Microsoft advises you to run this tool even if your computer seems to be fine. You should also use up-to-date antivirus software to help protect your computer from other malicious software.

  To download the latest version of this tool, please visit the Microsoft Download Center:
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About the "Free Stuff" - you are not protected !

Many people everywhere at boards and forums and groups always ask
about "free protection" available to download and use. Sure, that's
fine, because there are many genuine real programs and utilities
available for free. But you must know the difference and dangers -
using paid programs and free programs. This is the same for
antispyware as well as antivirus software programs. Reasons for those
seeking these softwares free may be being sick of shoveling out the
money after realizing inferior product purchases, short or tight
budgets, or no online purchase abilities, and the best reason - to
have back up programs if the primary gets 'hit'. Whatever the
reasons -  you must know the differences in free and paid programs in
antivirus and antispyware softwares, because with free stuff you are
not protected ! (The free ones only scan and remove if able). Read...



About "free stuff"....
You need to understand what "real time protection" is. None of the
free programs offer this with the exception of the real time active
shields in the free Microsoft Windows Defender (antispyware) program.
In other words, without real time protection (which will block
viruses from
installing and most adware and spyware or at least present a warning
for blocking) your computer will get infected first. After that, the
free programs in antivirus and antispyware will allow removal after a
full scan and detection. The problem with that is corruption of files
or softwares - as well as the personal information already leaking
(being transmitted back to cyber criminals).  In severe threats in
many cases your free programs will be blocked from even operating or
retrieving update definitions. Paid subscriptions activate real time
protection for antivirus and antispyware programs that have active
shields like Webroot Spysweeper or Trend Micro Antispyware. Note that
only the top sellers in antispyware actually have real time shields -
the others are just scanners basically.

EXAMPLE... of why free protection is worthless:
SEE
Security software disabler Trojan
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/S/security_software_disabler_Trojan.html

Go to this link for a list of tried and true freeware products you
are looking for:
http://www.bluecollarpc.net/pcsafety.html

Your best bets are AVG Free Antivirus, A-Squared Trojan Remover, and
SuperAntispyware. Those are some of the best and will remove
virtually all infections - but keeping in mind the threat of not
having real time protection by paid subscriptions. All of these are
free for personal use and have lifetime free defintions updates. Also
use Ad-Aware free antispyware version - very well known and used for
years and is getting better and better in detection. Again, the free
Microsoft Windows Defender antispyware program is the only free
protection with real time active shields you should have installed if
you are going to refuse spending money. Note it is rated as
lackluster in detections. To understand what protection you get from
antispyware programs with active shields - take a look at this
screenshot picture of the industry leader Webroot Spysweeper showing
the shields section and what is being protected:

Shields Screenshot:
http://www.bluecollarpc.org/_mgxroot/page_10748.html

Note the screenshot (picture) shows areas quality antispyware
programs protect including the free Microsoft Windows Defender !
With worms and viruses having the capability to immediately corrupt,
destroy, and delete files and directories and even the Windows
Operating System - it is pc suicide to not have up to date paid
antivirus protection protecting in real time constantly. Usually this
occurs (final decision to purchase)  for delinquent users after their
first infection with a worm and nothing works suddenly on the
computer no matter how many times they slam the buttons or kick the
computer. You may want to consider an MSN.com internet subscription.
MSN customers get the full free versions of McAfee Antivirus, McAfee
Firewall, and Webroot Spysweeper - all free and the first three
months of dial up subscription at MSN.com. For broad band, choose the
free MSN software package and get all these for free. Note they are
the full versions of the programs - not just enterprise/industrial
limited softwares, or in other words you get them free as you would
buy them on the internet or store.

Lastly, for free antispyware - you definately want to visit this well
known website that is a sort of 'clearing house' for fake and bad
antispyware products:

The Spyware Warrior List of Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web
Sites
Description: Bad, False, Fake products
URL:  http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm

There are cyber criminals that offer antispyware programs that are
actually spyware installations. That website lists all known bad
ones.

Bottom Line ? DO NOT operate your 2,000 dollar plus computer without
spending the 100 dollars a year for a Firewall, Antivirus, and
Antispyware period. These are on average about 30 to 35 each per
year. That simple. That protected. Period.



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wrote:
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>
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>
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>
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>
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>
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>
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>
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>
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>
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>
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>  User Rating:
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> Very Good (4.3/5)
> Developer: Sygate Technologies, Inc.
> License / Price: Freeware
> Size / OS: 8.8 MB / Windows All
> Last Updated: October 29th, 2004
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> http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/Sygate-Personal-
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>
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> License: Free
> Editor's Rating: Not rated
> Average User Rating: 3.5 stars (out of 625 votes) Rate it!
> Downloads: 1,144,972
> Requirements: Windows 2000/XP
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> Date Added: April 18, 2007
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>
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Downloads: 166,860
  User Rating:
Rated by: 518 user(s)
Very Good (4.3/5)
Developer: Sygate Technologies, Inc.
License / Price: Freeware
Size / OS: 8.8 MB / Windows All
Last Updated: October 29th, 2004
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----- Original Message -----

From: magic one :o)

To: pchelpfix@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 8:23 AM

Subject: [pchelpfix] Re: please help- rogue advertisement can` t get rid of

--- In pchelpfix@yahoogroups.com, "sam" <samcpa5653@...> wrote:
>
> I have this message that comes up constantly about a spyware remover
> that does not have a remove or exit choice can anyone help when I click
> on it it comes of as antvirgear and you have to pay 50 to buy it
>
Hello,

* Please download SmitfraudFix (by S!Ri)

* Reboot into Safe Mode`: ( without networking support !)
°To get into the Safe mode as the computer is booting press and hold
your "F8 Key". Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode" and press
your Enter key.

* Start HijackThis, close all open windows leaving only HijackThis
running. Place a check against each of the following if still present:

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {1C3C4699-B285-475F-BE47-0B26088CE876} -
C:\Program Files\Video ActiveX Access\iesplg.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Alcmtr] ALCMTR.EXE
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [License Manager] "C:\Program
Files\License_Manager\license_manager.exe " /silent

* Click on Fix Checked when finished and exit HijackThis.
Make sure your Internet Explorer is closed when you click Fix Checked!

* Using Windows Explorer, locate the following folder and delete it if
still present:

C:\Program Files\License_Manager

Then, still in safe mode...

* Doubleclick SmitFraudFix to start the tool.
Select option #2 - Clean by typing 2 and press "Enter" to delete
infected files.

(Warning : running option #2 will set your desktop background blank
again. But you can reapply your desktop background again afterwards

You will be prompted : "Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the
registry ?"; answer "Yes" by typing Y and press "Enter" in order to
remove the Desktop background and clean registry keys associated with
the infection.

The tool will now check if wininet.dll is infected. You may be
prompted to replace the infected file (if found); answer "Yes" by
typing Y and press "Enter".

The tool may need to restart your computer to finish the cleaning
process; if it doesn't, please restart it into Normal Windows.
A text file will appear onscreen, with results from the cleaning process.

Post the log from smitfraudfix in your next reply together with a new
hijackthislog.
The report can also be found at the root of the system drive, usually
at C:\rapport.txt

--- In pchelpfix@yahoogroups.com, "sam" <samcpa5653@...> wrote:
>
> I have this message that comes up constantly about a spyware remover
> that does not have a remove or exit choice can anyone help when I click
> on it it comes of as antvirgear and you have to pay 50 to buy it
>
Hello,

* Please download SmitfraudFix (by S!Ri)

* Reboot into Safe Mode`: ( without networking support !)
°To get into the Safe mode as the computer is booting press and hold
your "F8 Key". Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode" and press
your Enter key.

* Start HijackThis, close all open windows leaving only HijackThis
running. Place a check against each of the following if still present:

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {1C3C4699-B285-475F-BE47-0B26088CE876} -
C:\Program Files\Video ActiveX Access\iesplg.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Alcmtr] ALCMTR.EXE
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [License Manager] "C:\Program
Files\License_Manager\license_manager.exe " /silent

* Click on Fix Checked when finished and exit HijackThis.
Make sure your Internet Explorer is closed when you click Fix Checked!

* Using Windows Explorer, locate the following folder and delete it if
still present:

C:\Program Files\License_Manager

Then, still in safe mode...

* Doubleclick SmitFraudFix to start the tool.
Select option #2 - Clean by typing 2 and press "Enter" to delete
infected files.

(Warning : running option #2 will set your desktop background blank
again. But you can reapply your desktop background again afterwards

You will be prompted : "Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the
registry ?"; answer "Yes" by typing Y and press "Enter" in order to
remove the Desktop background and clean registry keys associated with
the infection.

The tool will now check if wininet.dll is infected. You may be
prompted to replace the infected file (if found); answer "Yes" by
typing Y and press "Enter".

The tool may need to restart your computer to finish the cleaning
process; if it doesn't, please restart it into Normal Windows.
A text file will appear onscreen, with results from the cleaning process.

Post the log from smitfraudfix in your next reply together with a new
hijackthislog.
The report can also be found at the root of the system drive, usually
at C:\rapport.txt

I have this message that comes up constantly about a spyware remover
that does not have a remove or exit choice can anyone help when I click
on it it comes of as antvirgear and you have to pay 50 to buy it

ZANGO  Notice to everyone.  ZANGO  Bad Software Alert:  ZANGO

Is Zango safe?

No, Zango is not safe; what's more it is considered dangerous. There are several reasons that Zango is considered dangerous:

1. Zango is considered dangerous is because it hooks into the operating system using similar methods to the methods used by key loggers to track user habits on their computer system. These methods can also be used to by hackers to obtain user passwords and secret information stored on their computer.

AVG Anti-Rootkit Free

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/39798/us/frt/0

AVG Anti-Rootkit Free


I just found this one from AVG,

this is a FREE download too, an Anti-Rootkit.


AVG Anti-Rootkit Free is a powerful tool with state-of-the-art
technology for the detection and removal of rootkits.

Easy to use
Fast and efficient detection
Advanced powerful cleaning driver
What is rootkit
Rootkits are used to hide the presence of a malicious object like
trojans or keyloggers on your computer.
If a threat uses rootkit technology to hide itself it is very hard to
find the malware on your PC.
AVG Anti-Rootkit gives you the power to find and delete the rootkit
and to uncover the threat the rootkit is hiding.

AVG Anti-Rootkit Free protects you against a certain kind of threat:
Rootkits.



AVG Anti-Rootkit Free

http://www.grisoft.com/doc/download-free-anti-rootkit/us/crp/0

AVG Anti-Rootkit Free

AVG Anti-Rootkit is a powerful tool with state-of-the-art technology
for detection and removal of rootkits.
Rootkits are used to hide the presence of a malicious object like
trojans or keyloggers on your computer.
If a threat uses rootkit technology to hide itself it is very hard to
find the malware on your PC.
AVG Anti-Rootkit gives you the power to find and delete the rootkit
and to uncover the threat the rootkit is hiding.

AVG Anti-Rootkit protects you against a certain kind of threat: Rootkits.

Highlights
Powerful cleaning due to advanced cleaning driver
Easy to use interface
Fast and efficient detection (even for NTFS-ADS objects)
Special interface for visually impaired people



.

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AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
AVG Free is the most popular free solution available
at no cost to home users and provides the high level
of detection capability that millions of users around
the world trust to protect their computers.
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/


FIREWALL (link for FREE ZoneAlam Firewall)
ZoneAlarm (a Good FREE Firewall for PC Protection)
Basic PC Protection from Hackers
Most popular free PC firewall product on the market.
Easy-to-use firewall blocks hackers and other unknown threats.
Firewall Protection
Easy-to-use firewall blocks hackers and other unknown threats.
     * Systematically identifies hackers and blocks access attempts
     * Automatically makes your computer invisible to anyone on the
Internet
http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_za.jsp


AVG Anti-Spyware Free Edition
AVG Anti-Spyware Free is a free anti-spyware protection tool
developed by GRISOFT for home use. We invite you to join
the millions of satisfied customers worldwide who have downloaded
the software and now enjoy the benefits of AVG Anti-Spyware Free.
AVG Anti-Spyware Free Edition is a popular free antispyware solution
available at no cost to home users and provides a high level of
detection capability.
     * Easy to use
     * Daily database updates
     * Heuristics to detect unknown threats
     * Automatic cleaning engine
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/avg-anti-spyware-free/


Ad-Aware 2007 Free
Ad-Aware 2007 Free remains the most popular anti-spyware product
for computer users around the world, with nearly one million downloads
every week. Our free anti-spyware version provides you with advanced
protection against spyware that secretly attaches and takes control of
your computer, resulting in aggressive advertising pop-ups, sluggish
computer activity, even identity theft through stolen bank details,
passwords, and credit card account numbers.
Ad-Aware 2007 Free provides advanced protection from
known data-mining, aggressive advertising, Trojans, dialers,
malware, browser hijackers, and tracking components.
This software is downloadable free of charge.
http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php


Antispyware Product Overview - SpyDefense
SpyDefense - AntiSpyWare solution for your PC. SpyDefense protects
your computer against annoying, and harmful software such as Spyware,
Adware, Trojan horses, etc. SpyDefense is anti-spyware software
that prides itself on a very user friendly environment.
http://www.everestlabs.com/antipsyware-overview/


Antispyware personal - SpyDefense
SpyDefense - AntiSpyWare solution for your PC.  SpyDefense protects
your computer against annoying, and harmful software such as Spyware,
Adware, Trojan horses, etc. SpyDefense is anti-spyware software
that prides itself on a very user friendly environment.
http://www.everestlabs.com/antispyware-personal/


SpywareBlaster
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.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html


Spybot - Search & Destroy
Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove a multitude
of spyware and adware files and modules from your computer.
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html


Spybot - Search & Destroy = multilingual website
Spybot - Search & Destroy = website for many different languages
http://www.spybot.com/


a-squared Free ( a² free) Freeware!
a-squared is a free Anti-Trojan, Anti-Worm,
Anti-Dialer & Anti-Spyware - Free for private use!
Remove infections of Trojans, Spyware, Adware, Worms,
Keyloggers, Rootkits, Dialers and other malicious programs.
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/


Windows Defender
Windows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer
against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware
and other unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a
monitoring system
that recommends actions against spyware when it's detected and
minimizes interruptions
and helps you stay productive.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx


Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers
running 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. When the detection and removal
process
is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome,
including which,
if any, malicious software was detected and removed.
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx


CWShredder
Download CWShredder to remove CoolWebSearch.
http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/
Trend Micro CWShredder is a tool to find and remove traces of
CoolWebSearch
– the name for a wide range of insidious browser hijackers – from your PC.
CWShredder removes these browser hijackers. CoolWebSearch installs dozens
of bookmarks–mostly to porn Web sites–on your desktop, changes your
home page
without asking, and continually changes it back if you attempt to
correct it. Furthermore,
it significantly slows down the performance of your PC, and introduces
modifications which
cause Microsoft Windows™ to freeze, crash or randomly reboot.  CWS is
a Trojan.
http://us.trendmicro.com/us/products/personal/CWShredder/index.html


CCleaner
CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy 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.
But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking just a few
seconds to run)
and contains NO Spyware or Adware! :)
http://www.ccleaner.com/


Cacheman
Cacheman - Speed up your PC - Optimize your Disk Cache
  - Tweak several system settings to improve performance
You don't need to purchase expensive computer memory
in order to speed up your PC - download Cacheman instead!
The Cacheman utility is designed to improve the performance
of your computer by optimizing the disk cache, memory and
a number of other settings. Cacheman prevents frequent paging
to the hard disk caused by poor memory management, so you get
improved performance, faster system reaction time and greater stability.
Wizards and predefined profiles make it suitable for novices and yet it
is also powerful and versatile enough for the more experienced user.
Cacheman also corrects generic problems on systems with more than
512MB of RAM.
Cacheman works best with Windows 95/98 and ME.
For Windows 2000/2003 or XP/XP64 you should try CachemanXP.
http://www.outertech.com/index.php?_charisma_page=product&id=2



and if you are hesitant to install software
these following sites have useful free
online scans that find and fix / clean.

Free online scans to find and clean spyware and viruses

Free >--->  Scan & Clean Your PC (free) (antivirus & antispyware)

Two (2) Free Online Virus & Spyware Scanners & Cleaners:


Trend Micro™ HouseCall
   >   http://www.trendmicro.com/hc_intro/default.asp  <
Click:  "Scan Now. It's Free!"


Windows Live™ OneCare™
   >   http://safety.live.com/  <
Get a free PC safety scan
Windows Live OneCare safety scanner is a free service
designed to help ensure the health of your PC.




pchelpfix · PC Help Fix Clean with antispyware, etc.


http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/pchelpfix/links


Join this Yahoo Group for good info & links to FREE antispyware stuff


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Yahoo Group Lists Free software for > antispyware, antivirus,
firewall, etc.


http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/pchelpfix/



Get and use some firewall, and antivirus, and antispyware,

and these free ones here are good, they are much better

than having no PC protection at all, so you surf safe

by downloading and installing useful programs.

And run them and use immunize (Spybot S&D)

and enable all protection (Spyware Blaster),

no one product gets everything so using

several antispyware, or at least a few, is

always better than one of them alone.


Update them and run them often.




Also it is recommended to perform

regular (frequent) hard disk drive

defrags (to defragment), and also

"scandisk(s)" (older), or checkdisk(s)

(CHKDSK), both of which are within

Windows to use for PC maintenance.


And update your Windows based PC

often and check regularly for updates

at:  > > >   http://update.microsoft.com/

I sometimes check manually by visiting the site
to be doubly sure my Windows OS based PC
is up to date with all the latest updates & fixes.



This next information is for free online virus and spyware scans.
These particular ones also do clean or fix problems, unlike some.


Free online scans to find and clean spyware and viruses

Free >--->  Scan & Clean Your PC (free) (antivirus & antispyware)

Two (2) Free Online Virus & Spyware Scanners & Cleaners:



Trend Micro™ HouseCall
   >   http://www.trendmicro.com/hc_intro/default.asp  <
Click:  "Scan Now. It's Free!"



Windows Live™ OneCare™
   >   http://safety.live.com/  <
Get a free PC safety scan
Windows Live OneCare safety scanner is a free service
designed to help ensure the health of your PC.



Defragment your PC's hard drive frequently
& perform regular Checkdisks or Scandisks.

a PC spyware (and more, etc.) help message


Recommended software, all FREE useful programs

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pchelpfix · PC Help Fix Clean with antispyware, etc.

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Recommended software, all FREE useful programs

pchelpfix · PC Help Fix Clean with antispyware, etc.


http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/pchelpfix/links


AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
AVG Free is the most popular free solution available
at no cost to home users and provides the high level
of detection capability that millions of users around
the world trust to protect their computers.
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/


FIREWALL (link for FREE ZoneAlam Firewall)
ZoneAlarm (a Good FREE Firewall for PC Protection)
Basic PC Protection from Hackers
Most popular free PC firewall product on the market.
Easy-to-use firewall blocks hackers and other unknown threats.
Firewall Protection
Easy-to-use firewall blocks hackers and other unknown threats.
     * Systematically identifies hackers and blocks access attempts
     * Automatically makes your computer invisible to anyone on the
Internet
http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_za.jsp


AVG Anti-Spyware Free Edition
AVG Anti-Spyware Free is a free anti-spyware protection tool
developed by GRISOFT for home use. We invite you to join
the millions of satisfied customers worldwide who have downloaded
the software and now enjoy the benefits of AVG Anti-Spyware Free.
AVG Anti-Spyware Free Edition is a popular free antispyware solution
available at no cost to home users and provides a high level of
detection capability.
     * Easy to use
     * Daily database updates
     * Heuristics to detect unknown threats
     * Automatic cleaning engine
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/avg-anti-spyware-free/


Ad-Aware 2007 Free
Ad-Aware 2007 Free remains the most popular anti-spyware product
for computer users around the world, with nearly one million downloads
every week. Our free anti-spyware version provides you with advanced
protection against spyware that secretly attaches and takes control of
your computer, resulting in aggressive advertising pop-ups, sluggish
computer activity, even identity theft through stolen bank details,
passwords, and credit card account numbers.
Ad-Aware 2007 Free provides advanced protection from
known data-mining, aggressive advertising, Trojans, dialers,
malware, browser hijackers, and tracking components.
This software is downloadable free of charge.
http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php


Antispyware Product Overview - SpyDefense
SpyDefense - AntiSpyWare solution for your PC. SpyDefense protects
your computer against annoying, and harmful software such as Spyware,
Adware, Trojan horses, etc. SpyDefense is anti-spyware software
that prides itself on a very user friendly environment.
http://www.everestlabs.com/antipsyware-overview/


Antispyware personal - SpyDefense
SpyDefense - AntiSpyWare solution for your PC.  SpyDefense protects
your computer against annoying, and harmful software such as Spyware,
Adware, Trojan horses, etc. SpyDefense is anti-spyware software
that prides itself on a very user friendly environment.
http://www.everestlabs.com/antispyware-personal/


SpywareBlaster
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.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html


Spybot - Search & Destroy
Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove a multitude
of spyware and adware files and modules from your computer.
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html


Spybot - Search & Destroy = multilingual website
Spybot - Search & Destroy = website for many different languages
http://www.spybot.com/


a-squared Free ( a² free) Freeware!
a-squared is a free Anti-Trojan, Anti-Worm,
Anti-Dialer & Anti-Spyware - Free for private use!
Remove infections of Trojans, Spyware, Adware, Worms,
Keyloggers, Rootkits, Dialers and other malicious programs.
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/


Windows Defender
Windows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer
against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware
and other unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a
monitoring system
that recommends actions against spyware when it's detected and
minimizes interruptions
and helps you stay productive.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx


Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers
running 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. When the detection and removal
process
is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome,
including which,
if any, malicious software was detected and removed.
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx


CWShredder
Download CWShredder to remove CoolWebSearch.
http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/
Trend Micro CWShredder is a tool to find and remove traces of
CoolWebSearch
– the name for a wide range of insidious browser hijackers – from your PC.
CWShredder removes these browser hijackers. CoolWebSearch installs dozens
of bookmarks–mostly to porn Web sites–on your desktop, changes your
home page
without asking, and continually changes it back if you attempt to
correct it. Furthermore,
it significantly slows down the performance of your PC, and introduces
modifications which
cause Microsoft Windows™ to freeze, crash or randomly reboot.  CWS is
a Trojan.
http://us.trendmicro.com/us/products/personal/CWShredder/index.html


CCleaner
CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy 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.
But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking just a few
seconds to run)
and contains NO Spyware or Adware! :)
http://www.ccleaner.com/


Cacheman
Cacheman - Speed up your PC - Optimize your Disk Cache
  - Tweak several system settings to improve performance
You don't need to purchase expensive computer memory
in order to speed up your PC - download Cacheman instead!
The Cacheman utility is designed to improve the performance
of your computer by optimizing the disk cache, memory and
a number of other settings. Cacheman prevents frequent paging
to the hard disk caused by poor memory management, so you get
improved performance, faster system reaction time and greater stability.
Wizards and predefined profiles make it suitable for novices and yet it
is also powerful and versatile enough for the more experienced user.
Cacheman also corrects generic problems on systems with more than
512MB of RAM.
Cacheman works best with Windows 95/98 and ME.
For Windows 2000/2003 or XP/XP64 you should try CachemanXP.
http://www.outertech.com/index.php?_charisma_page=product&id=2



and if you are hesitant to install software
these following sites have useful free
online scans that find and fix / clean.

Free online scans to find and clean spyware and viruses

Free >--->  Scan & Clean Your PC (free) (antivirus & antispyware)

Two (2) Free Online Virus & Spyware Scanners & Cleaners:


Trend Micro™ HouseCall
   >   http://www.trendmicro.com/hc_intro/default.asp  <
Click:  "Scan Now. It's Free!"


Windows Live™ OneCare™
   >   http://safety.live.com/  <
Get a free PC safety scan
Windows Live OneCare safety scanner is a free service
designed to help ensure the health of your PC.




pchelpfix · PC Help Fix Clean with antispyware, etc.


http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/pchelpfix/links


Join this Yahoo Group for good info & links to FREE antispyware stuff


pchelpfix · PC Help Fix Clean with antispyware, etc. = Yahoo Group


Yahoo Group Lists Free software for > antispyware, antivirus,
firewall, etc.


http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/pchelpfix/



Get and use some firewall, and antivirus, and antispyware,

and these free ones here are good, they are much better

than having no PC protection at all, so you surf safe

by downloading and installing useful programs.

And run them and use immunize (Spybot S&D)

and enable all protection (Spyware Blaster),

no one product gets everything so using

several antispyware, or at least a few, is

always better than one of them alone.


Update them and run them often.




Also it is recommended to perform

regular (frequent) hard disk drive

defrags (to defragment), and also

"scandisk(s)" (older), or checkdisk(s)

(CHKDSK), both of which are within

Windows to use for PC maintenance.


And update your Windows based PC

often and check regularly for updates

at:  > > >   http://update.microsoft.com/

I sometimes check manually by visiting the site
to be doubly sure my Windows OS based PC
is up to date with all the latest updates & fixes.



This next information is for free online virus and spyware scans.
These particular ones also do clean or fix problems, unlike some.


Free online scans to find and clean spyware and viruses

Free >--->  Scan & Clean Your PC (free) (antivirus & antispyware)

Two (2) Free Online Virus & Spyware Scanners & Cleaners:



Trend Micro™ HouseCall
   >   http://www.trendmicro.com/hc_intro/default.asp  <
Click:  "Scan Now. It's Free!"



Windows Live™ OneCare™
   >   http://safety.live.com/  <
Get a free PC safety scan
Windows Live OneCare safety scanner is a free service
designed to help ensure the health of your PC.



Defragment your PC's hard drive frequently
& perform regular Checkdisks or Scandisks.