Download the Best Free Security Software and Spyware Removal
Filed in: Downloads — August 27th, 2006
Security bugs and spyware are the biggest threats for Windows users. Download.com editor picked 10 best free security and spyware software for you. Of course, you don’t need to install all of them. 
- ZoneAlarm — free firewall software to monitor both inbound and outbound traffic to your computer.
- AVG Antivirus free edition — free antivirus
- SpywareBlaster — prevent installation of spyware
- HijackThis — system analyzer for possible adware/spyware threats.
- Microsoft Windows Defender — free spyware removal by Microsoft. (It was known as Microsoft AntiSpyware)
- CCleaner — clean up your system for better performance.
- TrueCrypt — protect your private data.
- SpyCather Express 2006 — free spyware removal (quite aggressive)
- AOL Active Security Monitor — free tool from AOL that analyze your computer protection level.
- Avast Home Edition — free antivirus that works with Windows Vista beta 2.
Beside what are listed, I would like to recommend the following free softwares as well:
- Spybot-S&D — my must have free spyware removal
- Ad-Aware — another my must have free spyware removal
- AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic — my all time recommendation for free antivirus
What is your favorite free security and spyware software?
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