These are programs which will give you the best freeware protection possible. These programs will properly protect your computer from internet threats.
I've been testing freeware and retail internet security programs since June 2001, and have extensive experience with virus and other malware removal and prevention.
There are numerous freeware and retail programs which are worthless, some even install malware.
The freeware programs listed here do not conflict with each other, they will NOT screw up your computer, and they will be more effective than most retail programs.
Topics links go to brief information followed by download links.
Download links go directly to the home or download pages of the freeware programs.
Clicking on "Chicago Internet Security Guide and Freeware Security Downloads" will take you back to this page.
You'll also find some threat specific removal tools and prevention tips, including Virtumonde prevention and removal. Virtumonde is difficult, (and sometimes impossible) to remove.
There is also a basic Computer Tuneup Guide to help you keep your system in top running condition.
More detailed information on many of the terms used in this site can be found in FAQ/Glossary. Those links go to Wikipedia articles on the respective topics.
Useful Links go to performance, security, and troubleshooting resources.
You can NOT run more than one anti-virus program on your computer.
Running more than one anti-virus program will cause them to conflict with each other, resulting in ineffective anti-virus protection, and it's also very likely to slow down your computer.
You CAN run more than one anti-spyware program.
The most basic internet security practice when downloading files of any type is:
Anti-virus scan EVERYTHING you download BEFORE you open it.
In addition to protecting your computer with updated anti-virus and anti-spyware programs, you MUST also keep your operating system (Windows) updated with all critical updates.
Also, be sure to update your Java, Flash Player, Acrobat Reader, browser (Firefox preferably), and MS Office if installed.
The operating system and those programs absolutely need to be kept up to date, updates are almost always fixes for newly discovered security vulnerabilities.
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