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Probably the Best Free Security List in the World

Updated 19. May 2013 - 4:41 by ako
Introduction

Our motto: "Si vis pacem, para bellum."  (If you wish for peace, prepare for war.)

This huge list of free computer security products and services has been compiled over several years and is continuously updated.

The purpose of the list is to provide a comprehensive documentation of the security products available rather than specific recommendations.  If you are seeking recommendations then check out our comparative reviews of security products (links to them are shown in the list with ) or view the personal suggestions of the list authors at the end of the list. We also offer free personalized security advice via our Security Wizard.

The products on this list are almost exclusively free with a few exceptions. These include useful products without a free alternative that offer lifetime licenses or commercial products of outstanding merit.

If you are looking for a particular type of product use the index table below to go to the appropriate page. If you simply want to browse the list then click the link at the top of the index to view the list as a single huge page.

Note that in some cases the links in the list point to executables. In such cases replace [dot] with . and the link will work.

We encourage you to use the comments section below to let us know about dead or incorrect links, suggest products that could be added or simply to tell us about your experience with particular products. We really value these suggestions and look carefully at each one. Sometimes this takes a little time but rest assured your comments will be noted.

Disclaimer:  We have tried to make sure that all links are legitimate. So in case of  a "detection" by your antivirus the most likely explanation is it being a false positive. However, as cybercriminals compromise multitude of web sites daily, we would like to be informed for any potentially malicious links. Some of these programs may also harm your PC if they are misused. You use any of the applications at your own risk.

Alias: http://tinyurl.com/free-security   http://bit.ly/DQNn0   http://goo.gl/nw5c

Probably the Best Free Security List in the World - Page Index
(or click here to view as one huge page)
 
Keys

$ Not free (only if freeware options are lacking).

 Only provides malware detection.  May have paid version(s) that includes removal.

 Supports Windows 64-bit.

 Portable / mobile version exists or Live media (CD/USB/etc.)

 Online service or Cloud app.

Links to the Gizmo's "best free" lists.

 Links to other Gizmo pages.

 Nagware.

 Bundled with adware.

 Includes OpenCandy or other controversial adware.

 CNet download links or other downloaders with adware.

FF = Firefox,  Ch = Chrome,  IE = Internet Explorer, AB = All browsers, OB = Other browsers

XP = for Windows XP,  V = for Windows Vista, 
7 = for Windows 7,  8 = for Windows 8
 
What's New
The last updates on this list are shown in the table below.
Date
Items added or updated
5-4-13 15 anti-rootkits
8-4-13 Checklist To Prepare Yourself In Advance of a DDoS Attack
9-4-13 Chocolatey,Pandora Recovery
14-4-13 Shellbag Analyzer & Cleaner,Synei System Utilities,Check5,SecurePassword Kit,SoftEther VPN
16-4-13 PC Hunter
18-4-13 How to easily enter safe mode in windows 8?
21-4-13 Gogeek
23-4-13 Junkware Removal Tool, GEGeek Tech Toolkit
25-4-13 Reboot Restore Rx
1-5-13 Baidu PC Faster,USBOblivion,Fastest Duplicate File Finder,unhide,Error Messages for Windows
7-5-13 Registry Alert, Ratool,WBICreator (Windows Bootable Image Creator),AskVG Apps (Tweaking with Vishal),
Malware Scene Investigator,Synei Disk Cleaner
12-5-13 Ma-Config,VPN Gate,tinc,encrypt
15-5-13 Duplicate & Same Files Searcher,File Extension Fixer (ExeFixer)
16-5-13 Beep Codes Viewer
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Comments

by J_L on 2. July 2010 - 23:39  (53662)

Wuzzup can't remove detections according to the developer:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=1705943&postcount=51
by ako on 3. July 2010 - 9:40  (53681)

thanks!
by MidnightCowboy on 28. June 2010 - 21:28  (53403)

In the end, we decided to award eight of the ten licenses donated by Immunet for our "how to stay safe online" competition winners here:

http://www.techsupportalert.com/freeware-forum/security/4430-win-license...

The remaining two plus three more will be given away to the first five members to send me what I think are the funniest one sentence reasons why they should get one! Humorous personal abuse is acceptable so long as it's only directed at me :D

Entries by PM only please. Keep them clean as we need to publish the results!
by AlanMcAlan on 28. June 2010 - 20:15  (53392)

Looking good mate! By the way, the correct link for Trendmicro SysClean is now:

http://downloadcenter.trendmicro.com/index.php?regs=NABU&clk=latest&clkv...

Cheers!
by Anonymous on 28. June 2010 - 21:09  (53397)

Thanks!
by Anonymous on 26. June 2010 - 19:07  (53191)

Vista/Windows 7 spesific security - Enable SEHOP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956607
by ako on 27. June 2010 - 13:41  (53274)

thanks!
by Anonymous on 23. June 2010 - 1:11  (52789)

Trinity Rescue Kit
Excellent password reset program for Vista.
http://trinityhome.org/Home/index.php?wpid=1&front_id=12
Read the manual first...
by ako on 23. June 2010 - 5:00  (52810)

Looks good!
by Anonymous on 23. June 2010 - 1:00  (52788)

I find the best on demand scanner with removal is Eset.I do not see a listing for it.
http://www.eset.com/online-scanner
by ako on 23. June 2010 - 5:00  (52809)

Thanks! This scanner is already included :)
by MidnightCowboy on 18. June 2010 - 10:11  (52391)

Win a License for Immunet Protect Plus!

Followers of Immunet Protect cloud based antivirus will be aware that the 2.0 version has just been released.

www.immunet.com/free/index.html

I have to say that I’ve been quite impressed with how Alfred Huger and the rest of his team have conducted this exercise. Their dedication and commitment to customer generated improvements is a sure fire lesson some other vendors would do well to copy. The net result is an effective antimalware solution which will continue to improve as development moves forward. A bonus is that the program will run alongside many of the traditional solutions. The official and unofficially supported programs are listed here:

http://support.immunet.com/tiki-read_article.php?articleId=4

In recognition of the feedback received from TSA members, Immunet have graciously made available 10 free licenses for the “Plus” version of Immunet Protect. In order to give everyone a fair shot at these we’ve decided to run a competition. All you need do to enter is to write a short piece about the steps you take to stay safe online, including the *programs you use and why you think these are the best solutions.

*Any entries containing references to commercial products will be disqualified.

Entries should be submitted to myself by using the “Contact Info” button which is accessible by clicking my user name (MidnightCowboy) in the forum.

If you are not already registered for the site please use the "register" button at the top of the forum page.

The ten winners will each receive a free license for the “Plus” version of Immunet Protect and their entries will be published in a special “Security” section forum thread.

Closing date for receipt of entries is Monday 28th June, 2010.

The judges decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into concerning entries.
by Anonymous on 17. June 2010 - 21:27  (52353)

PE Guard is not free anymore!
by ako on 18. June 2010 - 15:13  (52405)

Thanks!
by Anonymous on 16. June 2010 - 20:58  (52277)

In the "Encrypting files" category it would be a good thing to look at "Androsa FileProtector" which gives up to 256 bit AES encryption.

http://www.androsasoft.net/features.htm
by ako on 17. June 2010 - 7:10  (52308)

Thanks!
by Chiron on 14. June 2010 - 6:45  (52078)

For Boot-CD's why not use Sardu:
http://www.sarducd.it/

The website is in Italian, but it's easy enough to change the language inside the program.
by ako on 14. June 2010 - 20:00  (52106)

Thanks, Sardu is already included :)
by Chiron on 15. June 2010 - 23:26  (52200)

Sorry, I was looking in the wrong section.

Thanks.
by Chiron on 14. June 2010 - 6:38  (52077)

For Sandboxie you may want to add a note about this:
http://www.sandboxie.com/index.php?NotesAbout64BitEdition
by ako on 14. June 2010 - 20:02  (52107)

I don't think this (drop rights needed) is a big disadvantage for most 64-bit SB users.
by AlanMcAlan on 13. June 2010 - 19:18  (52038)

http://www.comodo.com/home/internet-security/disk-encryption.php
Comodo Disk Encryption

Not sure what section it would fit in, it does a little of both I think.
by ako on 13. June 2010 - 20:49  (52045)

Thanks!

I made new title: disk encryption
by Anonymous on 14. June 2010 - 0:07  (52060)

Oh, as far as I know, Comodo Encryption can make virtual drives as well!

Cheers!
by ako on 14. June 2010 - 6:07  (52076)

Commented :)
by AlanMcAlan on 13. June 2010 - 19:12  (52037)

Under Browser Tests > Browser security (java). It seems that Jason no longer hosts the Browser Security test, thus the link is broken.

Cheers mate!
by Anonymous on 12. June 2010 - 0:57  (51944)

OperaTor changed to "Operator". The new version lacks Tor/anonymity. It's now just a portable Opera browser.
by Anonymous on 12. June 2010 - 7:26  (51960)

Thanks!
by J_L on 11. June 2010 - 23:48  (51941)

A-squared Free does not seem to be available on the Emsisoft website anymore. The download link redirects to Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5, which does have a restricted free license, but is bloated nonetheless.
by Anonymous on 12. June 2010 - 7:26  (51961)

It is now Emergency...something. I'll check this.