FREE MALWARE REMOVERS & ANTI VIRUS SOFTWARE

COMPUTER VIRUS PROTECTION REVIEWS

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PC Tools Anti-Virus

PC TOOLS SPYWARE DOCTOR

Extended Version - $29.95 for up to 3 computers
Extended Version with Anti Virus - $39.95

Software Testing by PC Magazine has won it the 2008 Editor's Choice and PC Tools Spyware Doctor is also the winner of PC World Superior Product 2007 this award-winning spyware protection delivers comprehensive and superb security for laptop computers.

Extended Paid Version Highlights:
* Removal, detection of all spyware, including adware, spyware Trojans, keyloggers, spy bots,identity theft, hijackers, tracking threats, unwanted software, phishing, pop-ups and bad websites.
* Real-time blocking of harmful sites
* Automatic Updates

Extended Version with Anti Virus Includes:
* All features of the extended paid version described above

plus

* Detection & removal of all worms and viruses

Spyware Doctor is a very effective and very user-friendly malware/spyware remover.

Comprehensive user customization features and peace of mind real time protection during web surfing with alerts and blocks of bad sites.

Also, the anti-virus does not conflict with other anti-virus software, as is usually the case and so Spyware Doctor w/Anti-Virus can be used with other AAnti-Virus software that is running on the same laptop computer.

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Upon entering an infected website, Avast literally sounds alarm bells, with a voice warning of the danger and then a screen comes up where you can choose to abort the connection to that website, or move the virus to quarantine. In short Avast automatically blocks any virus or malware from downloading onto my computer from bad websites.

Our tests proved 99% accuracy in the detection and blocking of infected sites.

Avast is available for both MAC and PC. Learn more about the MAC version here: Avast for Mac

AVG 8.0 ANTI-VIRUS

Basic Anti Virus - Free
Complete Version - Internet Security - $54.99
* Email Security
* Detection & removal of all Malware
* Safe surf, browse and search with "drive-by" protection
* Safe Downloading
The free version of AVG Anti-Virus 8 is a solid program which excels in identifying and removing all forms of Malware as well as identifying web threats during surfing. The "anti-drive-by" download protection program scans and approves or denies links and websites during browsing and search results to ensure you visit safe sites and prevent visits to bad sites.

Here is a screenshot which displays this function. See the check mark which indicates site is ok. If a site is not ok you will see a red X instead.

We recommend this program for its detection accuracy and removal performance, even though it lacks the real time protection available on the paid version it is a good free security program.

Also since the free AVG does not include a firewall please read the firewall section below to add a free firewall to your system that will go with the AVG free anti-virus.

You can learn more about AVG or safely download a free or paid version at: AVG Official Website

SuperAntiSpyware 4.1
Limited Version - FREE
Full Professional Version - $29.95

Full Version Highlights:
* Quick, complete and custom scanning
* Detection & removal of all Malware, including viruses, worms, spyware, rootkits and more.
* Full user customization of scan settings
* Multi-Dimensional scanning detects existing threats as well as threats of the future by analyzing threat characteristics in addition to code patterns.
* Repair broken Internet connections
* Real time Malware blocking protection from harmful sites
* First Chance Prevention - examines over 50 critical points of your system each time your system starts up and shuts down to eliminate threats before they have a chance to infect and infiltrate your system.
* Process Interrogation Technology - allows threats to be detected no matter where they are hiding on your system.
* Automatic Updates

Free Version Includes:
* Quick, Complete and Custom Scanning
* Detection & removal of all Malware, including viruses, worms, spyware, rootkits and more.
* Full user customization of scan settings
* Manual Updates
* Limited repair of broken Internet connections

SuperAntiSpyware is an excellent product which provides a comprehensive list of features at a very low price. The best part about SuperAntiSPyware is that with all the features and tools, it is incredibly light on system resources and does not slow down laptops. The free version, while limited in its features, provides accurate detection and removal of spyware. Note: It is best to run this software in conjunction with an anti-virus software.

You can learn more and safely download both the free and paid version of SuperAntiSpyware 4.1 at: SuperAntiSpyware 4.1 Official Website.

KASPERSKY ANTI-VIRUS 7
$54.95 - $59.99

Kaspersky has been around for along time and has one of the most comprehensive and effective Anti-Malware programs available. The only negative is the higher price tags than that of other effective security softwares.

Highlights:
* Detection & removal of all Malware
* Anti-Phishing
* Rootkit protection
* Excellent tech support
* Email Security

You can learn more about Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7 or safely download the software at: Kaspersky Official Website

MALWAREBYTES - Malware Remover
Limited Version - Free
Full Version - $24.95

Full Paid Version Includes:
* Full Malware detection with super fast scanning
* Removal and quarantine with a hold and a restore option
* Ability to perform full scans for all drives
* Real Time Protection while surfing the web (with paid version)
* Automatic updates
* Use ignore settings and customization for both scanner and real time protection
* Settings to enhance Anti-Malware performance
* Small list of extra utilities to help remove malware manually
* Works together with other anti-malware utilities

Free Limited Version Includes:
* All above features except real time protection



You can learn more about Malwarebytes Malware Remover and safely download both the free and paid version of the software at: Malwarebytes Official Website

A firewall is another method of virus and Malware protection and it is a software that acts as a security filter that can restrict certain types of network communication. Basically a firewall is a protective barrier between your laptop and the Internet that blocks Malware from getting through. Windows operating systems, like XP and Vista both come with firewalls but the downside is that they cannot be customized for personal use, where as other firewalls can be in order to select certain user specified allowed and blocked sites. Below you will find our best picks of completely free and effective firewalls.

COMODO PERSONAL FIREWALL
Free for home use

Highlights:
* Detects and prevents intrusions
* Blocks Access Attempts
* Identity Theft Protection against hackers, scripts and Malware
* Blocks installation of Malware
* Full user customization blocked/approved sites
* Malware scan checks for infections prior to install of the firewall

The Comodo firewall is our pick as the best of the bunch, delivering an excellent wall of protection with advanced customization features.



You can learn more and safely download the free Comodo Firewall at: Comodo Firewall Official Website

ZONE ALARM FIREWALL
Free

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall blocks hackers from infiltrating your laptop by hiding your computer from unsolicited network traffic.

Highlights:
* Detects and prevents intrusions
* Detects and prevents hacking
* Blocks Access Attempts
* Online Invisibility
* Light on System Resources

You can learn more and safely download the free ZoneAlarm Firewall at: ZoneAlarm Official Website

PC TOOLS FIREWALL
Free

Highlights:
* Smart automatic protection
* User-friendly
* Designed for both, novice & expert users
* Advanced rules to protect your PC against common attacks
* User defined settings options

PC Tools Firewall Plus is a powerful personal firewall for Windows that protects your computer from intruders and controls the network traffic in and out of your laptop.

You can learn more about the PC Tools Firewall and safely download the free software at: PC TOOLS OFFICIAL WEBSITE

SpywareBlaster 4.0 - Free Full Blocking Program
Full Version for personal use - Free

Highlights:
* Automatically restricts access to harmful sites from an extensive database of known bad sites.
* Prevents installation of ActiveX based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers and all other unwanted software looking for a host
* Blocks tracking cookies in Firefox and Explorer
* User customization to select which sites to restrict.
* Does not conflict with other anti-malware software

This Spyware program is different. SpywareBlaster is an innovative and comprehensive virus/spyware protection program, that does not scan or remove but automatically blocks known harmful sites (from an extensive database within the program) while surfing the net where malicious code is present . The user can also edit the settings by allowing sites they trust from the control panel.

SpywareBlaster is very easy on system resources and does NOT run in the background which can cause laptop slow downs. It does not conflict with other anti-malware removers running on your system.

This free software is highly recommended and really an essential security asset and will give unsurpassed peace of mind while surfing, browsing and searching on the Internet.



You can learn more about SuperSpyware Blaster and safely download it for free at: SuperSpyware Blaster Official Website.


WinPatrol 2008
Basic - Free
WinPatrol Plus - $29.95

This is multi award winning system status software and is recommended by PC Magazine and also by us. Can be used in conjunction with any and all other anti-virus and Malware protection softwares.

WinPatrol also does not not scan but it takes snapshots of your critical system resources and alerts you to any changes that may occur without your knowledge. WinPatrol Plus uses their exclusive, patent pending RIP Technology and will alert you to hijckings, Malware attacks and critical changes made to your computer without your permission, screens will come up that will ask your permission prior to allowing any such changes. Plus you get several other features that in general optimize laptop computer performance (see highlights below).

An important feature on WinPatrol is that it examines undocumented or hidden registry start up keys where Trojans and other Malware can hide. WinPatrol detects and alerts users to such changes.

WinPatrol Plus (paid version) includes:
* Real-time Infiltration Detection
* Detect new undocumented or hidden registry startup keys
* 24/7 Access to WinPatrol Plus knowledgebase
* Manage all programs in Auto-Startup
* Delay Auto-Startup for quick boot up
* Auto disable re-occuring startup programs
* Manage scheduled tasks
* Monitor creation of scheduled tasks
* Manage Window Services
* Complete user management of all cookies
* Monitor IE home and search pages
* Detect and view hidden files

WinPatrol Basic (free):
Includes everything aboveexcept:
* Real-time Infiltration Detection
* Detect new undocumented or hidden registry startup keys
* 24/7 Access to WinPatrol Plus knowledgebase



With everything you get on WinPatrol it is completely light on system resources and will not slow down computers. Also compatible on on all Windows OS, from Win 95 to Vista.

You can safely download WinPatrol or learn more at: WinPatrol Official Website.


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