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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 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 |
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FF = Firefox, Ch = Chrome, IE = Internet Explorer, AB = All browsers, OB = Other browsers XP = for Windows XP, V = for Windows Vista, |
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.
Nagware.
Bundled with adware.
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What's New
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| 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 |
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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 |
| 19-5-13 | AttackVector Linux, ADHD, HookME |
| 21-5-13 | Norton Zone,Copy |
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The free PCTools firewall links to PCTools Internet Security now ($$). Should the link be changed to point to their forum sticky where the direct link to FWinstall is http://www.pctools.com/forum/showthr...se-of-PCTFW-v7 ?
corrected thx :)
Hey all I'm not sure if this has happened to anyone else before but with the new version of avast I've already had a few false positives having to do with my new laptops HP assistant software. I have also been getting periods where my system freezes up on me and this is a new laptop just got it yesterday Intel Core i7 2.2Ghz 8Gb ram 1Tb hdd. I was going by the recommendation of the editor of the best freeware list. Avast froze on my last pc as well I thought it was cause it was outdated but now on my new system freezing and finding something on a new computer as malware thats a false positive for sure. Oh and I have windows 7 64 bit now so I'm not sure what I should use as my last laptop was 32bit. might go with Outpost Internet security suit free I was hoping for a all in one and might decide to use that. I'm a bit disappointed in Avast right now but I understand that these things can happen. Just wanted to use the new version 7 I like it other then it freezes my computer.
I'm sorry to hear that. You are not alone. Until now Avast has been almost problem-free, but recently there have been similar stories to yours. You could try Ad-Aware or AVG instead. I consider a new suggestion after Easter.
Thanks for replying so quickly, I will keep a eye open on here to hear when avast is doing better I hope it does I've been a long time fan of it. I tried Ad-Aware but for some reason it won't let me just install the free version I don't want the 30-day trial. I decided to go with Unthreat since it uses Vipre engine as well as Ad-Aware. I decided to with a company that I can use on my Android phone as well as my computer. Thanks for the assistance I appreciate your time.
You are welcome. If you would like to have a very light setup you could try Prevx free (no removal), Hitman pro (scanning on startup), LUA+Tweakuac, USB vaccine and Windows firewall. I'm using it with my wife's and my parents's machines at the moment. For banking seperate LUA account.
Thanks for your recommendation I appreciate that and the time you took to reply so quickly. I will try that out thank you again.
Thank you ako :)
My years subscription Nod 32 Smart Security is up and decided to try Microsoft Security Essentials so far i'm very impressed it's low on system resources,non intrusive and found some exploits Nod missed .
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/88/mset.jpg/
You are welcome manicburp :-)
I saw RivaTuner recommended by someone on another site. Its description sounded good. But i trust techsupportalert.com :D But i could not find this utility mentioned on this site. Anyone have any experience with it?
I've not tried it yet but it looks like it'll be worth considering adding it to the Online Scanner section: http://fileadvisor.bit9.com/Services/search.aspx
It may be that it supplies no more information than can be found under a tab near the foot of a Virustotal scan results page though ...
"Bit9 File Advisor provides metadata (origin, size, publisher, source, etc.) on software files. You can look up metadata on up to 10 files a day. If you require access beyond this, consider our Cyber Forensics Service™ to identify, validate and understand the reputation of software files so you can better protect your users"
See 15.18 :) thx
I continue to use Avast without trouble, including version 7. My problem was with Zone Alarm Free, their online installer kept failing on me, so I finally switched to Online Armour, which seems good, without being as intrusive as Comodo FW was.
Any other FW suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
Today ZoneAlarm has introduced its new FREE INTERNET SECURITY SOLUTION
called "Free Antivirus + Firewall"... I'm interested and probably will give it a try... I have already posted that in the "Best Free Antivirus Software" but I will be glad to have some comments and impressions about it here in your list dude!
Best regards,
Radelen
http://free.zonealarm.com/en/
MSE has also updated to version 4.0.1526.0 I think that's cool not sure guess no one really give it much attention. I'm happy with it going to be using the new version. They changed the background again this time and make a few adjustments its worth looking at though.
Yep, that's update is from Friday... I'm just confused from their vision about updates... That's the only AV which treats definitions updates like "optional"(?!) I have tried this program many times on both my home desktops (XP Pro SP3 & Vista Ultimate SP2) and I have always had problems with updates... Sometimes the definitions are almost 3 days old and the tray icon just shines green and the programs tells you - "You are safe, I'm up to date, be happy..." (?!) Moreover its results from independent labs are varying... :-/
Thanks! I guess they use Kaspersky, so this is very interesting pick!
MSE has gone down so much I hesitate to install it on my friends machines today. Hopefully they will start working on it again.
MSE seems to be doing quite well here:
http://www.westcoastlabs.com/realTimeTesting/article/?articleID=1#item3
Thanks. All those free examinend seem to be ok.
more http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/RAP/RAP-quadrant-Aug-Feb12-850.jpg
So Zonealarm free antivirus+firewall uses Kaspersky's Anti-malware engine? that would be very good if that is the anti-malware they use. I guess it wouldn't be a big deal if it only updates once a day it has the full firewall feature in this one and not too much is grey'd out which is nice I think it really could be the best free protection available. I'm a fan of both Kaspersky and Checkpoint they make good security software. When I first read it I couldn't believe it so I installed it on my new laptop and its lighter then if I was using a two different security software.
I found a review on PCMag.com and it is about the new Zonealarm free antivirus+ firewall it seemed to be ok but I thought some people might want to check it out and make their own mind up on it. If you read in article apparently they don't say what Antimalware company they license and include in there software but they did say they tracked the components and dlls back to Kaspersky. Here is the article its a decent read.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2403843,00.asp
I also added in a PCWorld link so you have a link to compare I found them similar for the most part.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/254711/first_look_zonealarm_free_antivirus_firewall_launches_today.html
Thanks. I'm looking forward to seeing the tests!
One view: http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/sq7cy/iama_a_malware_coder_and_bot...
Google Online Security Blog:
Notifying users affected by the DNSChanger malware
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 12:00 PM
http://googleonlinesecurity.blogspot.com/2012/05/notifying-users-affecte...
Online test in section 23.4
AV-TEST March/April 2012: 22 home user products reviewed, only 20 got certified
http://www.av-test.org/en/tests/home-user/marapr-2012/
Thanks. Good result for AVG Free.
I think there is now enough statistics to change my free AV choice to AVG :-)