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Probably the Best Free Security List in the World

Probably the Best Free Security List in the World - Page Index
17. System cleaning

17.1. Versatile cleanup tool:
RegRun Reanimator
UVK - Ultra Virus Killer
AutoClean
Identity Finder

17.2. Process killing:
APT
KillProcess
ProcX
ProcessKO
SuperF4
Kill Frozen Programs
Kill Process
Process Assassin
Task ForceQuit Pro

17.3. File shredders:
Eraser EraserDrop Portable
Quick Erase
UltraShredder

File Shredder
Secure Wipe
Free File Wiper
WipeFile
TweakNow SecureDelete
Secure Eraser
Any File Remover
Blank And Secure
SDelete
Permanent File Delete
Moo0 File Shredder
Freeraser
Zer0
xShredder 
File and Directory – Scramble and Jettison 
Puran Permanent Delete
File Shredder (Kakasoft)

17.4. Wipe deleted files:
Prevent restore
Moo0 Anti-Recovery
WipeSpace
Files Terminator Free

17.5. Hard disk wiping:
Darik's Boot & Nuke
Secure Erase - HDDErase
Active@ KillDisk
PC INSPECTOR™ e-maxx
Disk wipe
Roadkil's Disk Wipe
WipeDisk
MHDD
HDD Wipe Tool
Puran Wipe Disk
PC Disk Eraser
Hardwipe
EASIS Data Eraser

17.6. Ramdisk:
Dataram RAMDisk
ImDisk Virtual Disk Driver
VSuite Ramdisk
Gavotte Ramdisk
more

17.7. Versatile tool for removing infection traces at bootup:
BlitzBlank
Threat Killer

17.8. Unlocking files:
Unlocker 
LockHunter 
WhoLockMe
Tizer
Emco UnLock IT 
NoVirusThanks File Governor 
UnlockMe
How to check what process is your holding external device

17.9. File killing:
Pocket Killbox
FileASSASSIN
Avenger
Emco MoveOnBoot
Delete Doctor
FilExile
Guide for killing files

17.10. Killing registry entries:
RegASSASSIN

17.11. Registry editing:
Registrar Registry Manager Lite
Regalyzer
RegSearch
RegistryViewer
Yet Another Registry Utility
Windows Registry Recovery 
Registry Commander
Run Regedit as SYSTEM to Solve Error While Deleting Key

17.12. System cleaning:
CCleaner CCEnhancer
PrivaZer + Shellbag Analyzer & Cleaner
Wise
DiskMax
BleachBit
TFC - Temp File Cleaner
Easy Cleaner
ATF-Cleaner
CleanUP!
FCleaner
KCleaner lite
Wipe
System Ninja
Browser Cleaner
ACleaner
Belvedere
Free Internet Eraser
Xleaner
OSPC
Ainvo Disk Cleaner
AppCleaner
FMS Temp File Cleanup
Moo0 Disk Cleaner
DrivePurge
Windisk
Sys Optimizer
Jet Clean
Eusing Free Internet Window Washer 
Empty Temp Folders
Windows Wiper
CleverCleaner
UnCleaner
FCorp Cleaner++
HLP Free PC Cleaner 
Puran Disk Cleaner
Puran Delete History
PureRa
DriveTidy
Cyber-D's Autodelete
WinPrefetchView
DisCleaner
Oshi Cleaner
Synei Disk Cleaner

17.13. Duplicate cleaning:
AntiTwin
Duplicate Cleaner
Auslogics Duplicate File Finder
LookDisk
DupScout
SMF 
NoDupe
CloneSpy 
Duplicate & Same Files Searcher (Duplicate Searcher)
FileMany
Puran Duplicate File Finder
Image Comparator
Primitive Duplicate Finder
AllDup
Fastest Duplicate File Finder

17.14. Maintenance & Optimization:
WinUtilities
Glary utilities
Ashampoo WinOptimizer
360Amigo
Comodo system cleaner
TweakNow PowerPack
SlimCleaner
Eusing Cleaner
PowerTools Lite
Cleanup Assistant
JetBoost
Toolwiz Care
System Mechanic
Advanced Uninstaller PRO
Cloud System Booster
Wise Care 365 Free
dMaintenance
Anti Tracks Free
Puran Utilities
EaseUS CleanGenius Free
EnhanceMy8 (8)
SystemNanny
Baidu PC Faster 
Synei System Utilities

17.15. Tweaking tools:
Mztweak
Ultimate Windows Tweaker
True System Security Tweaker
WinBubble
Advanced System Tweaker
TweakNow WinSecret
XdN Tweaker
Fresh UI
Quick Config
TweakIE9
EnhanceMySe7en
Windows 7 Little Tweaker
GIGATweaker
Tweak Me!
FCorp Tweakers
OpenWith Enhanced
Profile Relocator
Delprof2

17.16. Shell extensions:
ShellExView (ShellMenuView )
FileMenu Tools
Right Click Enhancer
Context Menu Editor
Moo0 RightClicker
MMM free (XP)
ShellNewHandler 

17.17. Uninstallers:
Revo uninstaller guide
Zsoft uninstaller
Add/Remove Pro
InstallRite
EMB uninstaller
UnInstall Cleaner
Comodo Programs Manager
Advanced Uninstaller FREE
Easy Uninstaller
Absolute Uninstaller
GeekUninstaller
Install Monitor review
Puran Uninstaller
Wise Program Uninstaller
Should I Remove It?

17.18. Uninstall Programs Packaged with Windows Installer in Safe Mode
SafeMSI
Raymond cc

17.19. Tracking registry and files changes when installing software:
Many here

17.20. MRU-list deleting:
MRU-Blaster

17.21. Removing unwanted (preinstalled) Windows software:
PC Decrapifier
Slimcomputer
AV removal: Raymond: 1  2 
                 ESET List
                 WildersSecurity
                 AppRemover
                 AV Uninstall Tools Pack
Old versions of java: JavaRa
Old versions of Flash
.Net Framework Cleanup Tool
Office 2003, 2007, or 2010
Remove Office 2007,2010
OldChromeRemover
List of uninstallers

17.22. Disk defragging:
Toolwiz Smart Defrag
Auslogics
Microsoft: Windows 7 & SSD: defragmentation, SuperFetch, prefetch

17.23. Other:
ProEject
EjectUSB
USBOblivion
OpenedFilesView
Safely Delete Unused MSI and MST Files from Windows Installer Folder
Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter Tool Replaces MSICUU2
Dev Eject (Detect File Locking the USB Drive)

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Comments

by alexxx46 on 31. August 2012 - 14:34  (98572)

...And Java Portable update Version 7 Update 7 (32-bit) for Windows http://portableapps.com/apps/utilities/java_portable.

by vodomar on 31. August 2012 - 20:49  (98592)

thx :)

by vodomar on 30. August 2012 - 11:01  (98498)

UPDATE

Microsoft:
How to disable the Java web plug-in in Internet Explorer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2751647

.reg file with [dot] in section 11.7 :)

by vodomar on 30. August 2012 - 8:04  (98493)

SOPHOS: Reveton/FBI ransomware - exposed, explained and eliminated [VIDEO]

http://bit.ly/OxDcD6

see section 3.5 for FREE bootable rescue media :)

by vodomar on 28. August 2012 - 21:05  (98431)

Researchers Identify Second New Java Bug

http://threatpost.com/en_us/blogs/researchers-identify-second-new-java-b...

"...The best advice for users right now is to disable Java entirely as soon as possible."
...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

6 ways to protect against the new actively exploited Java vulnerability

Security researchers propose methods to protect computers from being compromised via a new vulnerability in all versions of Java Runtime Environment 7
http://www.infoworld.com/d/security/6-ways-protect-against-the-new-activ...

by Patrick001 (not verified) on 28. August 2012 - 14:44  (98416)

Please explain the meaning of "All IObit programs: probable MBAM database theft"

by MidnightCowboy on 28. August 2012 - 14:48  (98417)

If you Google "iobit malwarebytes" you can read about the whole issue.

by BearPup (not verified) on 28. August 2012 - 13:38  (98411)

My only criticism is the lack of a rating system for the index. Having said that, a thank you for an awesome job....wish other Gizmo editors took the 'wide-view' that this article does, e.g., listing alternate downloads (CNET and other alternate download links), free with paid upgrade available, etc. . This gives me the whole picture from which to choose from.

by ako (the) (not verified) on 28. August 2012 - 15:44  (98421)

Thanks! :-)
Rating would be very difficult to add. Also, links to other Gizmo's
pages where rating has been performed are always included when available.

by zacker on 28. August 2012 - 12:25  (98409)

My wife, while in the Hospital using their WIFI, got hit by Ransom Ware, funny because it was from the FBI and they said that the computer was locked and she could be fined up to $1500.00 but that if she sent them 100.00$ (just like that, $ in the wrong place) they would unlock the computer and let her go... lol I took it home, booted it in safe mode, and did a system restore back one week, booted windows normally and ran a complete scan and got nothing but the comp is fine now.Darn FBI trying to scam 100.00$ from us!!! thats treason! lol,lol...

by ako on 28. August 2012 - 16:22  (98423)

Well done! Some ransomware authors seem to be lazy. No crypting included in this case :-)

by zacker on 28. August 2012 - 17:32  (98425)

In this case "Lazy and Crazy" i mean, who would think that anyone would actually believe that the FBI would
a) lock your computer for no good reason and not just come pay you a visit?
b) and why would they threaten to fine you $1500.00 but then say for $100.00 they will unfreeze your computer and let you go?
lol..

by vodomar on 28. August 2012 - 15:08  (98419)

hi,
nice story :) also,see section 4.8
bye

by vodomar on 28. August 2012 - 7:48  (98397)

Latest Java software opens PCs to hackers
By Jim Finkle

BOSTON | Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:44pm EDT
(Reuters) - Computer security firms are urging PC users to disable Java software in their browsers, saying the widely installed, free software from Oracle Corp opens machines to hacker attacks and there is no way to defend against them.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/27/us-cybersecurity-java-idUSBRE8...

SOPHOS: Unpatched Java exploit spreads like wildfire
http://goo.gl/JO7Ba

How to Unplug Java from the Browser
http://krebsonsecurity.com/how-to-unplug-java-from-the-browser/

by vodomar on 26. August 2012 - 6:51  (98318)

Nadim Kobeissi
Windows 8 Tells Microsoft About Everything You Install, Not Very Securely

http://log.nadim.cc/?p=78

by vodomar on 24. August 2012 - 11:42  (98242)

Why passwords have never been weaker—and crackers have never been stronger
(Ars Technica)

http://arstechnica.com/security/2012/08/passwords-under-assault/

by vodomar on 15. August 2012 - 10:13  (97736)

Microsoft Security Advisory (2661254)
Update For Minimum Certificate Key Length

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2661254

by Ivan (not verified) on 11. August 2012 - 8:43  (97539)

1-Trend Micro Anti Threat Toolkit

http://esupport.trendmicro.com/solution/en-us/1059565.aspx

2-NoVirusThanks ExeRadar Free Edition

http://www.novirusthanks.org/product/exe-radar-pro/

by ako on 13. August 2012 - 13:58  (97651)

2-NoVirusThanks ExeRadar Free Edition seems OK, but how non-customers can benefit from 1-Trend Micro Anti Threat Toolkit?

by vodomar on 9. August 2012 - 14:00  (97465)

Gauss: Nation-state cyber-surveillance meets banking Trojan
http://www.securelist.com/en/blog/208193767/Gauss_Nation_state_cyber_sur...

Gauss malware Palida font detection page
http://gauss.crysys.hu/

Palida Narrow -
Online detection of Gauss
http://www.securelist.com/en/blog/724/Online_detection_of_Gauss

by vodomar on 9. August 2012 - 11:24  (97458)
by vodomar on 4. August 2012 - 15:42  (97212)

The Internet map

http://internet-map.net/

by vodomar on 31. July 2012 - 18:28  (96955)

Introducing Outlook.com

http://blogs.office.com/b/microsoft-outlook/archive/2012/07/31/introduci...

http://www.outlook.com/

Outlook webmail passwords restricted to 16 chars - how does that compare with Yahoo and Gmail?
http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/08/02/maximum-password-length-outlo...

by vodomar on 27. July 2012 - 14:59  (96734)
by vodomar on 27. July 2012 - 14:56  (96733)

AV-TEST June/July 2012: 25 home user products reviewed and certified on Win 7 (64 bit):

http://www.av-test.org/en/tests/home-user/mayjun-2012/

by ako (the) (not verified) on 27. July 2012 - 18:22  (96744)

Microsoft :(
They spoil everything....

by AnonymousD27 (not verified) on 27. July 2012 - 17:59  (96741)

I'm happy with Zone Alarm free AV+ Firewall and the test results are favorable did a good job in recent testing...
http://www.av-test.org/no_cache/en/tests/test-reports/?tx_avtestreports_pi1%5Breport_no%5D=121822
Check it out.
I'd like to thank vodomar your a awesome editor much appreciated for being on top of things.

by vodomar on 29. July 2012 - 13:11  (96828)

Thank you for your attention :)

by other human (not verified) on 26. July 2012 - 14:46  (96693)

I used to use Crypturn until I got an unusual error.

"The trial version has expiered. Please go to www.siturn.com and download a new trial version."

Yes, this is the exact spelling of 'expired' in the software's error message. I never knew Crypturn _was_ a trail version! But since it has ended its usefulness to me, I used Eraser 5.7 to end its existence on my hard drive.

by vodomar on 29. July 2012 - 13:16  (96829)

ok -removed.Thx :)