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Security Software

Anti-virus, privacy, spyware and security software downloads and reviews.

  1. Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.6.2.46

    Remove spyware and adware from your computer

    Runs on Windows (All)

    Windows

    Freeware

    Jan 26, 2009 - 1:22 PM

    4.6 out of 5 stars

    4.6

    (962 votes)

    74,458,764

    Total downloads

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  2. Autoruns 9.56

    Shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login

    Runs on Windows 2000/2003/2008/Vista/XP

    Windows

    Freeware

    Oct 14, 2009 - 10:56 AM

    4.9 out of 5 stars

    4.9

    (686 votes)

    100,238

    Total downloads

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  3. AVG Anti-Virus Free 9.0.707a1765

    Virus protection, product customization, and free virus database updates

    Runs on Windows 2000/2003/9x/XP

    Windows

    Freeware

    Nov 12, 2009 - 12:33 PM

    3.7 out of 5 stars

    3.7

    (1133 votes)

    676,796

    Total downloads

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  4. Ad-Aware 8.1.0

    Tool that detects and safely removes advertising spyware from your system

    Runs on Windows 2000/Vista/XP

    Windows

    Freeware

    Oct 13, 2009 - 11:08 AM

    3.5 out of 5 stars

    3.5

    (869 votes)

    5,709,677

    Total downloads

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  5. Spybot - Search & Destroy (Beta) 1.6.3.51 Beta

    Remove spyware and adware from your computer

    Runs on Windows (All)

    Windows

    Freeware

    Mar 16, 2009 - 1:11 PM

    4.1 out of 5 stars

    4.1

    (14 votes)

    25,763

    Total downloads

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  6. Windows File Protection Switcher 1.0

    Disable and reenable Windows File Protection (WFP)

    Runs on Windows 2000/2003/XP

    Windows

    Freeware

    Jan 30, 2005 - 1:56 PM

    4.6 out of 5 stars

    4.6

    (41 votes)

    109,103

    Total downloads

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  7. Quick Heal AntiVirus Plus 2009 10.0

    Antivirus software with DNAScan technology

    Runs on Windows 2000/2003/2008/Vista/XP

    Windows

    Commercial Demo

    Nov 17, 2008 - 2:01 AM

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    3.0

    (10 votes)

    39,800

    Total downloads

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  8. McAfee SuperDAT Update 5799

    McAfee Virus pattern and engine update

    Runs on Windows 2000/2003/9x/XP

    Windows

    Freeware

    Nov 11, 2009 - 12:53 PM

    4.6 out of 5 stars

    4.6

    (170 votes)

    204,293

    Total downloads

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  9. NOD32 for Windows NT/2000/2003/XP (32-bit) 4.0.417

    Provides balanced protection against threats endangering your PC

    Runs on Windows 2000/2003/XP

    Windows

    Shareware

    Apr 1, 2009 - 10:35 AM

    4.3 out of 5 stars

    4.3

    (755 votes)

    251,928

    Total downloads

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  10. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.41

    Anti-malware program with one of the fastest and most effective quick scan & malware removal capabilities

    Runs on Windows 2000/2003/2008/Vista/XP

    Windows

    Shareware

    Sep 10, 2009 - 7:24 PM

    3.6 out of 5 stars

    3.6

    (538 votes)

    81,846

    Total downloads

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  11. Spybot - Search & Destroy Detection Updates 2009-11-11

    Update your Spybot S&D detections without the need for the WebUpdate

    Runs on Windows 2000/2003/9x/XP

    Windows

    Freeware

    Nov 11, 2009 - 11:39 AM

    4.8 out of 5 stars

    4.8

    (580 votes)

    134,929

    Total downloads

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  12. Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows 7 8.0.0.1015 Technical Preview

    Advanced defense against all types of computer viruses, including script, macro and polymorphic viruses

    Runs on Windows 7

    Windows

    Shareware

    Jan 20, 2009 - 2:29 PM

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    4.0

    (15 votes)

    45,895

    Total downloads

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  13. Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool (x86) 3.1

    Checks and removes infection by specific, prevalent malicious software from your computer

    Runs on Windows 2000/2003/Vista/XP

    Windows

    Freeware

    Nov 10, 2009 - 12:31 PM

    4.4 out of 5 stars

    4.4

    (399 votes)

    179,236

    Total downloads

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  14. ZoneAlarm Free 9.1.007.002

    Protect your Internet connected PC with this firewall

    Runs on Windows Vista

    Windows

    Freeware

    Dec 1, 2009 - 5:04 PM

    3.5 out of 5 stars

    3.5

    (397 votes)

    127,857

    Total downloads

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  15. AntiVir Personal Edition for Windows 9.0.0.415

    Effective protection against computer viruses for the individual and private use

    Runs on Windows 2000/Vista/XP

    Windows

    Freeware

    Nov 30, 2009 - 1:13 PM

    4.4 out of 5 stars

    4.4

    (699 votes)

    150,395

    Total downloads

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