Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0.0.125

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0.0.125

Publisher’s description of Kaspersky Anti-Virus

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0 provides you with traditional anti-virus protection based on the latest protection technologies. You can work, communicate, surf the internet and play online games on your computer safely and easily. Product Highlights- Three protection technologies against new and unknown threats: Hourly automated database updates, Preliminary behavior analysis, On-going behavior analysis. Protection from viruses, Trojans and worms. Protection from spyware and adware. Real-time scanning for email, Internet traffic and files. Protection from viruses when using ICQ and other IM clients. Protection from all types of keyloggers.

Version 7.0.0.125 improved detection of all types of rootkits, added rollback of unwanted changes on your computer and self-defense of the antivirus program from being disabled or stopped.

McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008

Publisher’s description of McAfee VirusScan Plus

McAfee VirusScan Plus offers proactive PC security to prevent malicious attacks, so you can protect what you value as well as surf, search, and download files online with confidence. McAfee SiteAdvisors Web safety ratings help you avoid unsafe Web sites. This service also provides security against multi-pronged attacks by combining antivirus and antispyware technologies. McAfees security service continuously delivers the latest software so your protection is never out-of-date. You can now easily add and manage security for multiple PCs in your home. Moreover, improved performance allows it to protect, without disturbing you.

Version 2008 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition 5

Publisher’s description of PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition

PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition protects you against the most nefarious cyber-threats attempting to gain access to your PC and personal details. Going online without protection against the latest fast-spreading viruses, worms and Trojans can result in infections within minutes. Once infected, the virus will usually attempt to spread itself to your friends, family and associates by accessing your e-mail contacts and networked PCs. The infection may also allow hackers to access files on your PC, use it to launch attacks against other computers and Websites or to send mass spam email. That’s why PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition provides protection, with rapid database updates, IntelliGuard real-time file, Internet & e-mail protection and comprehensive system scanning to ensure your system remains safe and virus free. Version 5 features new improved scan engine, smaller memory footprint, and much improved system performance.

ESET NOD32 Antivirus 3.0.699

Publisher’s description of ESET NOD32 Antivirus

Built on the award-winning ThreatSense engine, ESET NOD32 Antivirus proactively detects and disables more viruses, trojans, worms, adware, spyware, phishing, rootkits and other Internet threats than any program available. ESET NOD32 Antivirus provides: 1) Proactive Protection – multiple layers of detection protecting you from Internet threats before it is too late. 2) Precise Detection – accurately identifies known and unknown threats; it consistently wins top awards from testing labs and is recognized for having zero false positives. 3) Lightweight Design – requires less memory and CPU power, allowing your computer to run fast and have more room for games, web browsing, and emailing. 4) Fast Scanning Speeds – highly efficient program ensures fast file scanning and product updates; it runs quietly in the background.

Version 3.0.699 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

SpywareBlaster 4.1

Publisher’s description of SpywareBlaster

pywareBlaster doesn’t scan for and clean spyware–it prevents it from being installed in the first place. SpywareBlaster prevents the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, dialers, browser hijackers, and other potentially unwanted programs. It can also block spyware/tracking cookies in IE, Mozilla Firefox, Netscape, and many other browsers, and restrict the actions of spyware/ad/tracking sites. With the built-in Check for Updates feature, you can help ensure your protection is up-to-date. SpywareBlaster also includes a System Snapshot feature, which lets you take a snapshot of your computer in its clean state and later revert, undoing many changes made by spyware and browser hijackers.

Version 4.1 adds full Mozilla Firefox 3 support, and various feature and protection enhancements, tweaks, and optimizations.

Norton AntiVirus 2009 16.0

Publisher’s description of Norton AntiVirus 2009

Norton AntiVirus 2009 provides fast, responsive defense against all types of malicious software including viruses, spyware, worms, and other software threats. It protects your system without slowing it down. Rapid pulse updates every 5 to 15 minutes help to ensure that you’re protected from the latest threats.

Working quickly and quietly in the background, Norton AntiVirus requires little memory and system resources. The new Norton Insight relies on extensive online intelligence to target only those processes at risk, resulting in faster, shorter, fewer scans. And the new Norton Protection System employs a multilayered set of security technologies that work in concert to detect, identify, and block attacks. Version 2009 improves on product performance.

Trend Micro HijackThis 2.0.2

Publisher’s description of Trend Micro HijackThis

HijackThis lists the contents of key areas of the Registry and hard drive–areas that are used by both legitimate programmers and hijackers. The program is continually updated to detect and remove new hijacks. It does not target specific programs and URLs, only the methods used by hijackers to force you onto their sites.

As a result, false positives are imminent, and unless you’re sure about what you’re doing, you always should consult with knowledgeable folks before deleting anything. Version 2.0.2 includes unspecified updates.

CCleaner 2.15.815

Publisher’s description of CCleaner

CCleaner is a system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system–allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It cleans: Internet Explorer (temporary files, URL history, cookies, autocomplete form history, index.dat); Firefox (temporary files, URL history, cookies, download history); Windows (Recycle Bin, Recent Documents, Temporary files, and Log files); Registry cleaner (advanced features to remove unused and old entries, including file extensions, ActiveX controls, ClassIDs, ProgIDs, uninstallers, Shared DLLs, Fonts, Help Files, application paths, icons, and invalid shortcuts. Version 2.15.815 adds support for Google Chrome and fixes several bugs.

Spybot – Search & Destroy 1.6.2

Publisher’s description of Spybot – Search & Destroy

Spybot – Search & Destroy can detect and remove a multitude of adware files and modules from your computer. Spybot also can clean program and Web-usage tracks from your system, which is especially useful if you share your computer. Modules chosen for removal can be sent directly to the included file shredder, ensuring complete elimination from your system. For advanced users, it allows you to fix Registry inconsistencies related to adware and to malicious program installations. The handy online-update feature ensures that Spybot always has the most current and complete listings of adware, dialers, and other uninvited system residents.

Version 1.6.2 features support for the latest Opera releases, support for Google Chrome, and improved support for fast user switching while Spybot is running.

Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware 1.33

Publisher’s description of Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware

Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware is an anti-malware application that can thoroughly remove even the most advanced malware. It includes a number of features, including a built in protection monitor that blocks malicious processes before they even start.

Version 1.33 adds safeguard option to prevent users from losing scan results.