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Presented here is a collection of software that I use (or have used) on a regular basis. Although my experiences with these programs have been very favorable, I make no guarantee that the tools and software found here are suited for every particular situation, depending on your particular needs or circumstance and the condition of your computer. As such, I provide these links only as a convenience and make no warranty or guarantee of the suitability, performance or reliability of any program obtained through this site. Improper use of any program can cause computer instability or crashes, altered performance, data loss and other problems. Use at your own risk.
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Ad-Aware 2008
With integrated anti-virus, real-time monitoring, and over 1.2 million threats in detection, Ad-Aware 2008 provides superior protection against the sophisticated and complex cyber threats of today, like spyware, Trojans, viruses, worms, password stealers, bots, and keyloggers.
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AVG Free Edition v8.0 (Updated!)
More information about AVG antivirus software for Windows XP and Windows Vista
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition won PC PRO Recommended awardAVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is the best download on CNET download.com
AVG Free provides you with basic antivirus and antispyware protection for Windows and is available to download for free.
    * The most downloaded software on CNET's Download.com
    * Protection against viruses and spyware (antivirus and antispyware)
    * Fast, effective security that is kind on resources
    * Compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista
Note: For best results, use the "Download AVG Free 8.0 (AVG server)" Link
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Belarc Advisor
The Belarc Advisor (http://www.belarc.com/Programs/advisor.exe) builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware, missing Microsoft hotfixes, anti-virus status, CIS (Center for Internet Security) benchmarks, and displays the results in your Web browser. All of your PC profile information is kept private on your PC and is not sent to any web server. 
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BitDefender Online Scanner
BitDefender Online Scanner is an on-demand virus scanner which incorporates the award-winning BitDefender scanning engines. You can use it to scan your system's memory, all files and drives' boot sectors, and to automatically clean infected files.
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CCleaner
CCleaner is a freeware system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history.
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CrossLoop Remote
Steven uses CrossLoop remote PC software with your permission to resolve software or technical issues on your computer. No need to unplug it.. No need to have a technician come out! You merely need a connection to the Internet. Download the installer here: http://www.crossloop.com/ipage.htm?id=predownload
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Crucial Memory Mechanic
FREE program to optimize your computer's memory. Cleans up lost memory due to program memory leaks and gives your computer that "Just Rebooted" feel.
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Crucial System Scanner
Find the right memory, the easy way... Crucial System Scanner automatically analyzes your computer memory information and suggests an upgrade that's guaranteed compatible.
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emailSTRIPPER
No.. It's not what you think! emailStripper is a FREE program for cleaning the ">" and other formatting characters from your email. It will restore "forwarded" or "replied" emails back to their original state so they're easier to read.
It's simple to use, and best of all it's FREE!
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FileZilla - The FREE FTP Solution
FileZilla Client is a fast and reliable cross-platform FTP, FTPS and SFTP client with lots of useful features and an intuitive graphical user interface.
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Firefox - The Alternative to Internet Explorer
Searching for a different Internet client? Try Mozilla Firefox, the award-winning Firefox Web browser with security, speed and features that will change the way you use the Web.
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Iolo System Mechanic (Standard)
Over 98% of PC problems are caused by clutter and faulty settings that are the result of everyday PC use.
System Mechanic automatically repairs errors and fragmentation, cleans out clutter, and tunes up your PC -- so that it runs smoothly, reliably, and up to 300% faster!
Don't waste money on expensive "experts" to fix your PC when System Mechanic will repair, tune, and maintain it for you!
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Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is an anti-malware application that can thoroughly remove even the most advanced malware. It includes a number of features, including a built in protection monitor that blocks malicious processes before they even start.
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McAfee SiteAdvisor™
McAfee SiteAdvisor warns you before you interact with a dangerous Web site. Traditional security products focus on trying to clean up problems after they occur.

McAfee SiteAdvisor also complements and enhances your existing security software by detecting threats which traditional security products often miss, including spyware attacks, online scams, and sites that spam you.
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Microsoft Office Viewers
With the help of converters and viewers from Office Online, you can share your Microsoft Office files with people who have different versions of Office programs, or even with people who don't have Office installed.
Supports Microsoft Access - Excel - Outlook - PowerPoint - Project - Visio and Microsoft Word
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NirSoft ProduKey
ProduKey is a small utility that displays the ProductID and the CD-Key of MS-Office, Windows, Exchange Server, and SQL Server installed on your computer.
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NirSoft Protected Storage PassView v1.63 (PSPV)
Protected Storage PassView is a small utility that reveals the passwords stored on your computer by Internet Explorer, Outlook Express and MSN Explorer. The passwords are revealed by reading the information from the Protected Storage. Starting from version 1.60, this utility reveals all AutoComplete strings stored in Internet Explorer, not only the AutoComplete password, as in the previous versions.
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Norton Removal Tool / Symantec Removal Tool
Use the Norton Removal Tool to remove a failed installation or a damaged Norton product. It uninstalls all Norton 2009/2008/2007/2006/2005/2004/2003 products and Norton 360 from your computer. If you use ACT! or WinFAX, back up those databases before you proceed.
You may need your Product Key when you reinstall your Norton product. To be safe, follow the steps for your product to be sure that you have your Product Key if it is needed.
The steps differ depending on what product you have.
Also available at http://www.symantec.com/nrtexpired
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Palm Desktop & HotSync Manager
Palm Desktop is the desktop personal information manager which features a Calendar, Contact Manager, Task Scheduler and a Memo Pad. Palm Desktop does NOT require the owernship or use of a Palm handheld computer. But if you DO use a Palm, you can keep your information up to date wherever you are. When you sync, any changes you've made to the Palm applications are automatically added to your computer or your Palm device.
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SecureIT Plus - Windows 9x/2000/XP
SecureIT Plus - Integrated antivirus, anti spyware, parental controls, firewall and managed updates.
A license key is required to install and use this product. Do not download this program unless you've subscribed to SecureIT Plus services.
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SecureIT Plus - Windows Vista
SecureIT Plus - Integrated antivirus, anti spyware, parental controls, firewall and managed updates.
A license key is required to install and use this product. Do not download this program unless you've subscribed to SecureIT Plus services.
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SecureIT Plus Download - Emily.net
Are you an Emily.net Internet subscriber who needs to re-install Security Coverage products?  You'll need your License Key to complete the job. This key is located in your original Security Coverage e-mail or can be obtained at (877) 373-3320
Note: This may be a long download (30-50MB) and can take a considerable amount of time over a dial-up connection. It's not uncommon for a dial-up connection to be dropped during long downloads - therefore I suggest using a download manager. Here's a short article about these programs:
http://2508.freesharepoint.com/Lists/TechTips/DispForm.aspx?ID=9 
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SPAMfighter
SPAMfighter Standard is a free tool for Outlook, Outlook Express and Windows Mail that automatically and efficiently filters spam and phishing fraud.

When a new e-mail arrives, it is automatically tested by SPAMfighter. If it's spam, it will be instantly moved to your SPAMfighter folder. If you receive a spam mail that is not detected, click on a single button, and the spam mail is removed and the information shared with ALL the other SPAMfighters in 223 countries/areas in seconds.
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Spybot - Search & Destroy©®
Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware.
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SpywareBlaster
Prevent the installation of spyware and other potentially unwanted software! Simple, effective, trusted.
SpywareBlaster can help keep your system secure, without interfering with the "good side" of the web. And unlike other programs, SpywareBlaster does not have to remain running in the background. It works alongside the programs you have to help secure your system.
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Symantec Software Removal Tool
Use this tool when the Uninstall function does not work. Please note that Symantec might improperly detect this tool as malware ~ which is logical since it actually IS designed to remove the Symantec Antivirus program!
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System Info For Windows
Small utility that provides valuable information about your computer.
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System Mechanic 7
The award-winning System Mechanic combines over 30 tools to keep PCs running in peak condition. Use System Mechanic to diagnose PC health, fix problems, boost speed, optimize settings, eliminate crashes, defend against spyware threats, and much more.
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Trend Micro™ Damage Cleanup Engine / Template (Sysclean)
This self-extracting archive is a stand-alone fix package that incorporates the Trend Micro VSAPI Malware and Spyware scanning engines as well as the Trend Micro Damage Cleanup Engine and Template.       
This tool supports the following features:
    o   Terminate all detected malware/spyware instances in memory
    o   Remove malware/spyware registry entries
    o   Remove malware/spyware entries from system files
    o   Scan for and delete all detected malware/spyware copies in all local drives
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TrendMicro™ HijackThis™
HijackThis™ is a free utility which quickly scans your Windows computer to find settings that may have been changed by spyware, malware or other unwanted programs. HijackThis creates a report, or log file, with the results of the scan.
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TrendMicro™ Sysclean - Virus Pattern Files
Download and extract to the same directory as Sysclean.com
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TweakUI
Tweak UI is a free user interface customization application to aid end users in customizing the Microsoft Windows operating system. By itself, it does not do anything that would not otherwise be possible. However, it provides a simple graphical user interface for performing tweaks that otherwise would require editing the registry, which is considered by many a daunting and risky task for novice users.
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VBRun60sp5.exe - Microsoft Visual Basic Runtime Library (v6)
Visual Basic Runtime Libraries are required to use programs written in VisualBasic. During the installation or launch of certain programs you may receive an error message about Visual Basic runtime libraries. Download this to install them.
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Webroot Spy Sweeper 6.0.2.22
Spy Sweeper's advanced detection and removal capabilities are effective at fully removing spyware that is notorious for being difficult to eliminate. Even the most malicious spyware programs are removed in a single sweep. You won't have to scan and restart your PC a number of times with Spy Sweeper - one sweep and your PC is clean.
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Webroot SpySweeper v5.5 (Trial)
Spyware grows more sophisticated every day. There's more of it, and it's more malicious than ever before. Experts agree: Webroot Spy Sweeper delivers the most advanced spyware detection, blocking and removal available to beat dangerous spyware programs.
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Winamp Media Player (Now With AAC Support)
Download Winamp, The #1 Free Media Player. Play your MP3, AAC, MPEG, AVI files, and more. Get free MP3 songs, videos, skins and plug-ins. Synch your iPod or Creative Zen, and get mobile music with Winamp Remote.
Copyright © 1999 - 2008 Nullsoft. All Rights Reserved.
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ZoneAlarm® Free Firewall
ZoneAlarm Free Firewall blocks hackers from infiltrating your home PC by hiding your computer from unsolicited network traffic. By detecting and preventing intrusions, ZoneAlarm Free Firewall keeps your PC free from viruses that slow down performance, and spyware that steals your personal information, passwords, and financial data.