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Security & Privacy- 1a

  • Recommended: NOD32 {Option 1 of 2 options}
  • Price: $39 [ For superb protection, choose NOD32. If your budget is tight, choose the free AntiVirus listed below. Choose one program or the other -- you do NOT need both antivirus programs.]
  • Function: Protect against viruses & other malware
  • Operation: (1) Runs in the background at all times. (2) You should also schedule it to do a full scan at least bi-weekly.
  • Comment: NOD32 can update itself automatically, if desired.
  • System Impact: ~3% system resources.
  • Skill Level: Fairly Easy
  • Download Site
  • Support Forum

Anti-Virus- Option 1
NOD32

Security & Privacy- 1b

  • Recommended: AntiVir PE {Option 2 of 2 options}
  • Price: Free [ If you're on a *tight budget* this anti-virus is one of the best freebies there is.]
  • Function: Protect against viruses & other malware
  • Operation: (1) Runs in the background at all times. (2) You should also schedule it to do a full scan at least bi-weekly.
  • Comments: (1) You should have a broadband connection for daily signature updates (2) Signature updates are best downloaded after 8PM EST, 7PM CST, 6PM MST, 5PM PST, 2AM Greenwich MT.
  • System Impact: ~3% system resources.
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Download Site
  • Support Forum #1 | Support Forum #2

Anti-Virus-Option 2

Security & Privacy- 2

  • Recommended: Script Defender
  • Price: Free
  • Function: Stop scripts from running without your permission.
  • Operation: Runs in the background at all times. Set it and forget it.
  • System Impact: Below measurable levels
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Download Site

Stop Dangerous Scripts

Security & Privacy- 3

  • Recommended: MJ Registry Watcher
  • Price: Free
  • Function: Stops changes from being made to key registry locations without your permission.
  • Operation: Runs in the background at all times. Set it and forget it.
  • System Impact: Below measurable levels
  • Skill Level: Medium
  • Download Site

Protect your Registry

Security & Privacy- 4

  • Recommended: HTAStop
  • Price: Free
  • Function: Turns off HTA at all times except when you EXPRESSLY authorize it.
  • Comment: The HTA capability in Internet Explorer constitutes a potential security hole that could be readily exploited by "script kiddies" with little or no computer skills.
  • System Impact: Zero- it's a one-time fix.
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Download Site

Stop Dangerous Hypertext Applications

Security & Privacy- 5

  • Recommended: BHODemon
  • Price: Free
  • Function: List the BHO on your system, & enable you to pick & choose which of them you want
  • Comment: A BHO is an executable that can do just about anything to your computer -- good, bad, or indifferent. BHO's are installed on your system without your knowledge. BHODemon informs you what is there. Most BHOs are useful & are installed by good guys for your benefit. However, bad guys can install BHOs, as well, so BHODemon puts YOU in control.
  • System Impact: Zero, because it's an on-demand program.
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Download Site

Stop Dangerous Browser Helper Objects

Security & Privacy- 6

  • Recommended: BOClean [BOC] {Option 1 of 2 options}
  • Price: $39.95 (No free trial, but has iron-clad money-back guarantee}
  • Function: To find & destroy Trojan Horse viruses
  • Need: If you often download files, or open eMail attachments, or visit *risky* websites, then you had better get BOClean! Otherwise, the less expensive program listed below should suffice.
  • Comments: BOC is a super-fast Real-Time Monitor. When BOC detects malware, BOC halts it completely & instantly, then deletes it without requiring you to reboot.
  • System Impact: ~2% system resources.
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Support forum
  • Download Site

Anti-Trojan- Option 1

Security & Privacy- 7

  • Recommended: A-squared Free {Option 2 of 2 options}
  • Price: Free
  • Function: To find & remove Trojan Horse viruses
  • Comments: Scans for and reports trojans and other malware.
  • System Impact: Zero - A-squared Free scans "on-demand" only.
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Download Site

Anti-Trojan- Option 2
A-Squared

Security & Privacy- 8

  • Recommended: SpyBot S & D
  • Price: Free (use Malware Bouncer -- below-- IN ADDITION TO Spybot S&D)
  • Function: To find & destroy malware that seeks to invade your privacy, steal your identity information, hi-jack your browser, and so forth.
  • System Impact: Zero, because it is an "on-demand" scanner.
  • Download Site
  • Skill Level: Medium (If you find malware but you are inexperienced in dealing with nasty stuff, seek assistance from Wilders Security Forum)

Anti-Spyware #1

Security & Privacy- 9

  • Recommended: K9 AntiSpam
  • Price: Free
  • Function: To identify and kill spam eMail.
  • Comments:You train K9 by the "good dog/bad dog method" -- it's FUN!
  • System Impact: Very low.
  • Skill Level: Medium skill to set-up. Easy to train & use.
  • Download Site

Anti-Spam

Security & Privacy- 10

  • Recommended: Cookie Monster
  • Price: Free
  • Functions: (1) Kill the cookies you don't want. (2) Protect the cookies you DO want [such as login cookies].
  • Comments: Manages cookies for ALL the most popular browsers
  • Skill level: Easy
  • System Impact: None - it runs "on-demand"
  • Download Site

Cookie Manager

Security & Privacy- 11

  • Recommended: Ad-Aware Personal
  • Price: Free
  • Function: To find & destroy malware that seeks to track your surfing habits, invade your privacy, steal your identity information, hi-jack your browser, and so forth.
  • System Impact: Zero, because it is an "on-demand" scanner.
  • Download Site
  • Home Page
  • Skill Level: Medium (If you find malware but you are inexperienced in dealing with nasty stuff, seek assistance from Wilders Security Forum)

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