Keep Your PC Safe
There are many things out on the Internet that can be harmful to your PC. Here are some tools that can protect your PC, remove spyware, adware, and help remove viruses.
Ad-aware
This is a spyware removal utility that scans your memory, registry and hard drives for known spyware components and lets you remove them. Options such as scanning depth and automatic modes can be set in the preferences menu. It features a wizard-style interface that will guide you through the scanning and removal process.
Spybot – Search and Destroy
This program detects and removes different kinds of spyware from your computer. If you see new toolbars in Internet Explorer that you didn’t install, or you experience other problems, you may have spyware. This program prevents marketing companies from gathering information about your Web surfing and purchasing habits, and selling it to advertisers.
Sygate Personal Firewall
This firewall automatically protects your PC from hackers and other malicious attacks. It includes full-ICS support, protocol driver-level protection and enhanced logging.
McAfee AVERT Stinger
Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist administrators and users when dealing with an infected system. Stinger utilizes next generation scan engine technology, including process scanning, digitally signed DAT files, and scan performance optimizations.