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  • Free Virus, Spyware Detection, Privacy Protection Tools
    • Ad-Aware Spyware Remover
      • This is one of the greatest utilities you can run!!!
      • It detects and removes spyware programs which have the potential for bringing your computer to a halt
      • This programs does what would take an expert endless hours of tweaking and research
      • You'll be amazed at what it finds.  Virtually every computer is affected by spyware
    • Spy-Bot Search and Destroy
      • No spyware removal tool will remove all intrusions
      • Run Ad-Aware and then Spy-Bot to maximize detection and removal
      • For best results, run these programs in 'Safe Mode'.  Otherwise, active spyware objects will be running in the background and the removal tool might not be able to delete the file
      • To start in safe mode, do the following:
        • Turn computer off (not restart)
        • Turn computer on, wait two seconds, then start tapping on the F8 key every half second
        • You should see a black screen with boot choices; choose 'Safe Mode with Networking' or 'Safe Mode' (use the arrow keys on the keyboard to move up/down and press the Enter key to select your choice
        • Once in safe mode, most malicious programs and viruses will be inactive
    • CYBERsitter
      • A Great Internet filtering/tracking software
      • "CYBERsitter provides over 30 categories of filtering making it the most complete Internet filter available. Filters are updated automatically, and there are no subscription charges. A sophisticated "content recognition" system recognizes and blocks new objectionable web sites even before we know about them.
      • CYBERsitter allows parents to override blocked sites, add their own sites to block, specify allowable times to access the Internet, and maintains a detailed log of all Internet activity and violations. It will even send a daily report to parents by e-mail.
      • Download this free 14 day trial
      • If you decide to purchase, it's a one-time fee of $39.  Free upgrades for life.
      • A small price to pay to help protect you and your family from all the inappropriate Internet material that exists throughout the world
    • Internet Leak Test
      • Think your computer is secure? 
      • Download this leak test program to see.
      • Firewall scoreboard...see how privacy protection companies are doing
      • What's the best personal security you can have?  Click here to find out
    • Norton Antivirus Encyclopedia
      • Use this to lookup the authenticity of a virus threat
      • Research virus damage and how to reverse changes
    • Norton virus removal tools
      • Many of the common viruses can automatically be removed with these tools
      • Be sure to read the instructions.  Many tools require booting into safe mode
      • Failure to follow the exact instructions may result in immediate re-infection
    • McAfee virus removal tools
      • This page has some virus removal utilities that detect many of the most common viruses (the Norton tools as described above only work for one virus at at time).
      • Be sure to read the instructions.  Many tools require booting into safe mode
      • Failure to follow the exact instructions may result in immediate re-infection
    • Zone Alarm
      • Hailed by many as the best software based firewall protection programs.  AND IT'S FREE!!!
      • Zone Alarm asks your permission before allowing a program access to the Internet of connections from the Internet
      • It's actually quite frightening to see how many programs use the Internet without your permission
  • Free Must-Have Media Downloads

    • Adobe Acrobat Reader

    • BearShare - Napster on Steriods!!!

      • The best source to download music

      • Don't use KaZa (has spyware and not nearly as good as BearShare)

      • Napster has been 'resurrected' but is no longer free, BearShare should be around for a while

      • Not based on a central server, so shutting this server down will almost be impossible

      • Click here to download the free version and choose open or run

        • The free version has pop-up adds (just minimize them and they wont keep popping up)

      • Click here to download the $20 version that doesn't have pop-up adds

    • Flash Player

    • MusicMatch

      • The best software out there to listen to music, burn music CD's or rip CD's into MP3's.

      • I've used this for years and absolutely love it!!!

      • There's a free version, but it's well worth paying for the full version!!!

    • PowerPoint Viewer from Microsoft

      • Click here to download the PowerPoint Viewer immediately.

      • Click here for information on the free viewer from Microsoft. 

      • If you have questions or problems w/ the install, e-mail PC

    • Quicktime

    • RealOne Player

      • cancel automatic download and then click restart download

      • Do a "custom" install

      • Unselect all checkbox options during the install screens

      • Otherwise the Real Players will take over ALL your audio/video formats

    • Shockwave

    • Windows Media Player

      • It's better to download using "Windows Update"

        • Open your Internet Explorer browser

        • Click Tools

        • Click Windows Update

  • Other Utilities