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Paint.net
This is the bees knees. If you
were thinking of buying a professional photo-editing program,
forget it. Not to be confused with the Paint program which comes
installed with Windows, Paint.net is a powerful editing tool which is
extremely easy to use, even for beginners, once you have mastered the
basics. There is also a support forum with all the
assistance you might need, including tutorials.
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AML Registry Cleaner This really is a cracking program. I used to use Registry Medic, but this is every bit as good. An efficient way of cleaning up all the derelict files on your PC. Built -in registry back-up facility. I certainly was impressed by this program's performance. Download here You can also download a tutorial from the same page. |
Spybot
Search and Destroy. One
of the menaces
of modern net surfing is spyware. Some of this is benign, but much of
it is definitely not a good thing to have on your PC. Running Spybot
Search and Destroy will identify and remove any malicious bots that may
have been downloaded onto your computer while visiting sites. The
program has to be updated manually. I update mine about once a
fortnight. After downloading updates, click on the 'Immunize' buttons
to ensure full protection.
Download
Spybot here
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Spywareblaster.  An
excellent
addition to the PC armoury, preventing malicious spyware, including
keyloggers, from gaining access to your computer. It is prudent to
check
for updates at intervals of about 14 days. Downloading these only takes
a few minutes, but means that you are protected against the latest
threats. The program runs automatically each time your PC is
switched on, and it operates unobtrusively in the background.
Download Spywareblaster 3.5.1 here |
CW
Shredder
 CoolWebSearch is a
particularly
nasty piece of spyware which can cause myriad problems and play havoc
with your browser. One of its habits is browser hijacking.The reliable
answer is CW Shredder, which will search your system for CoolWebSearch
and remove it. An essential tool and downloadable here
courtesy of Trend Micro.
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Malwarebytes
This is a superb piece of
anti-malware kit. Very effective. Malware can create havoc on a PC, and
this program is the answer. Does a rapid scan of all directories and
reaches the parts that other programs don't.
Definitely highly recommended. Download Malwarebytes here |
