| Online Virus Scan |
HouseCall from Trend Micro
can quickly identify and fix a wide range of threats including viruses, worms, Trojans, and spyware. Think you might have a virus? Check out your system here. |
| Antivirus Software |
AVG Antivirus is a well regarded traditional anti-malware program. Panda Cloud Antivirus is also well regarded and has a smaller footprint, but it needs an Internet connection to work properly. |
| Anti-Spyware |
Ad-aware from Lavasoft combines anti-spyware with antivirus. Free and paid versions are available. |
| Backup Software |
Cobain Backup is a free and capable basic file backup program. SyncBack Freeware is also a very capable and mature offering but it's interface is fairly complex. I use the SE version of this software as the basis of my Basic Backup offering. |
| System Cleaner |
Ccleaner from Piriform will clean your Windows registry as well as temporary files and browser history & cookies. Don't count on this to dramatically speed up your system, but it can help you maintain your privacy. |
| File Recovery |
Recuva from Piriform is a capable utility that recovers files deleted from your Windows computer, Recycle Bin, digital camera card, or MP3 player. |
