jbs3645
12-01-2007, 06:47 PM
Below are links that may be helpful to you. In general they are for computers using the Windows operating system. Some of the links may support only one version of windows, while others will support several. Make sure you check that your version is supported before downloading and attempting to install a program.
Some links may be in more than one category because they offer a range of helpful products. The links will be verified periodically but if you discover a bad link please pm Amie, Les, Eve or myself immediately. The programs and sites are a collection from the forums members. These are links that have been found useful by many of the members. You should also understand that some of the programs may cause conflicts with other programs or may not serve your purpose. Remember, what works for one does not necessarily work for all. If you have a serious problem with one of the sites or programs let us know and maybe we can help to resolve the issue.
The forum does not in any way benefit from your useage of any of the sites or programs listed and does not guarantee their quality.
If you have a suggestion for an addition, please pm me with the link and I will check it for inclusion.
TUTORIALS:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/
Has many tutorials on various subjects concerning the operation and security of your Window's PC.
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
Offers information on spyware and programs to fight it. Has links to a forum dealing with this subject.
http://www.pchell.com/
Tips, hints, and troubleshooting remedies on many subjects dealing with operating and maintaining a Windows based computer.
SITES OFFERING A RANGE OF SECURITY PRODUCTS:
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/default.mspx
Offer information, how-to's and software to help secure your computer. A good place to start to look for information and products concerning a Windows based computer. Offer a wide range of services for anyone from a home user to a professional.
http://us.trendmicro.com/us/about/contact_us/index.html
Offers online scans and downloadable programs to assist in securing your system. Has a link to worldwide sites to find the website nearest to your location. Offers free and non-free programs.
http://www.spychecker.com/moresoftware.html
Category breakdown of software that is offered. Site is a download site only.
https://support.comodo.com/index.php
Offers a knowledgebase, troubleshooting, and software to ensure the security of your system.
http://www.lavasoft.com/
Best known for the program Ad-Aware but offers other software such as a firewall, a shredder and various others.
http://www.pandasoftware.com/
Offers a variety of programs for antivirus, firewalls and others. Also has an online virus checker. Has sites located around the world so you can find the one that is the closest.
http://www.bitdefender.com
Offers programs for internet security, antivirus and others. Programs range from home user to professional. Versions available for Windows 2000 and later. Both paid and free versions available.
http://www.symantec.com/index.jsp
Offers a wide range of security programs including firewalls, internet security, anti-virus and others. Offers programs for home users and professionals. Some people have reported that some of the programs require a lot memory to run and use a heavy amount of resources.
http://usa.kaspersky.com/
Offers antivirus and internet security programs for home users and professionals.
http://www.ca.com/worldwide/
Offers a wide range of security programs including firewalls, internet security, anti-virus and others. Offers programs for home users and professionals. Also has online scanning which requires Active X.
http://www.zonelabs.com/
Known mainly for their firewall they also offer antivirus and other security programs to help protect your computer.
http://www.grisoft.com
Known for their AVG anti-virus program they also offer paid and free security products covering a range of operations.
ANTIVIRUS
http://free.grisoft.com/
AVG antivirus free version home.
http://www.avast.com
Offers an antivirus program for different levels of needs from home desktop to business servers. Offers versions for different windows edition and for Linux also. Also has available some virus cleaning tools.
SPYWARE:
http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
Ad-Aware free version home site. Program for checking your computer for adware and malware.
http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/
Will run an automatic check (if you are running IE - requires Active X) for parasites on your system. Offers information on what parasites are, how you can get them and how you can avoid them and also what to do when you have them.
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis
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.
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
Home of Spybot S & D, a program for detection and removal of spyware. Also offers a few other programs in support of keeping your system free of spyware.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Home of spywareblaster but also offers other programs that work along the same lines.
ONLINE SCANS
http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan/
Site offers an online scan for trojans. Offers articles on security of the Windows operating system with links and info to a variety of third-party products . Good site for information on protecting your Windows system.
Some links may be in more than one category because they offer a range of helpful products. The links will be verified periodically but if you discover a bad link please pm Amie, Les, Eve or myself immediately. The programs and sites are a collection from the forums members. These are links that have been found useful by many of the members. You should also understand that some of the programs may cause conflicts with other programs or may not serve your purpose. Remember, what works for one does not necessarily work for all. If you have a serious problem with one of the sites or programs let us know and maybe we can help to resolve the issue.
The forum does not in any way benefit from your useage of any of the sites or programs listed and does not guarantee their quality.
If you have a suggestion for an addition, please pm me with the link and I will check it for inclusion.
TUTORIALS:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/
Has many tutorials on various subjects concerning the operation and security of your Window's PC.
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
Offers information on spyware and programs to fight it. Has links to a forum dealing with this subject.
http://www.pchell.com/
Tips, hints, and troubleshooting remedies on many subjects dealing with operating and maintaining a Windows based computer.
SITES OFFERING A RANGE OF SECURITY PRODUCTS:
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/default.mspx
Offer information, how-to's and software to help secure your computer. A good place to start to look for information and products concerning a Windows based computer. Offer a wide range of services for anyone from a home user to a professional.
http://us.trendmicro.com/us/about/contact_us/index.html
Offers online scans and downloadable programs to assist in securing your system. Has a link to worldwide sites to find the website nearest to your location. Offers free and non-free programs.
http://www.spychecker.com/moresoftware.html
Category breakdown of software that is offered. Site is a download site only.
https://support.comodo.com/index.php
Offers a knowledgebase, troubleshooting, and software to ensure the security of your system.
http://www.lavasoft.com/
Best known for the program Ad-Aware but offers other software such as a firewall, a shredder and various others.
http://www.pandasoftware.com/
Offers a variety of programs for antivirus, firewalls and others. Also has an online virus checker. Has sites located around the world so you can find the one that is the closest.
http://www.bitdefender.com
Offers programs for internet security, antivirus and others. Programs range from home user to professional. Versions available for Windows 2000 and later. Both paid and free versions available.
http://www.symantec.com/index.jsp
Offers a wide range of security programs including firewalls, internet security, anti-virus and others. Offers programs for home users and professionals. Some people have reported that some of the programs require a lot memory to run and use a heavy amount of resources.
http://usa.kaspersky.com/
Offers antivirus and internet security programs for home users and professionals.
http://www.ca.com/worldwide/
Offers a wide range of security programs including firewalls, internet security, anti-virus and others. Offers programs for home users and professionals. Also has online scanning which requires Active X.
http://www.zonelabs.com/
Known mainly for their firewall they also offer antivirus and other security programs to help protect your computer.
http://www.grisoft.com
Known for their AVG anti-virus program they also offer paid and free security products covering a range of operations.
ANTIVIRUS
http://free.grisoft.com/
AVG antivirus free version home.
http://www.avast.com
Offers an antivirus program for different levels of needs from home desktop to business servers. Offers versions for different windows edition and for Linux also. Also has available some virus cleaning tools.
SPYWARE:
http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
Ad-Aware free version home site. Program for checking your computer for adware and malware.
http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/
Will run an automatic check (if you are running IE - requires Active X) for parasites on your system. Offers information on what parasites are, how you can get them and how you can avoid them and also what to do when you have them.
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis
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.
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
Home of Spybot S & D, a program for detection and removal of spyware. Also offers a few other programs in support of keeping your system free of spyware.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Home of spywareblaster but also offers other programs that work along the same lines.
ONLINE SCANS
http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan/
Site offers an online scan for trojans. Offers articles on security of the Windows operating system with links and info to a variety of third-party products . Good site for information on protecting your Windows system.