Is your computer secure? 

Use these free tools and do the security checks to find out

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   AdAware - Free SpyWare Remover
Not all freeware, shareware, media players, interactive content, cookies and file sharing are bad, but ...
Some can track your surfing habits, abuse your Internet connection by sending this data to a third party, profile your shopping preferences, hijack your browser start page, alter important system files, without your knowledge or permission  A free spy ware removal tool, used regularly, helps keep you safe
Adaware is a free spy ware removal tool from lavasoft
Adaware will check your PC and remove any spyware automatically at a click of your mouse
The freeware version of Adaware is compatible with: Windows 9x/ME/NT40, Windows 2000 & Windows XP



    Browser Security Test
The Browser Security Test, from Belgian security company ScanIT, tests for system vulnerability against a range of 22 simulated attacks
The tests themselves take around five minutes
When the test is finished you get a complete report explaining the discovered vulnerabilities, their impact and how to eliminate them
The browser security test is freeware



    CacheInf - Cache Deletion Tool
CacheInf lets you view and delete your Internet Explorer's cache, recovering much-needed disk space
Cache deletion is a easy since this utility automatically finds and displays the cache when it is launched
You can retrieve and delete many different cache types, including normal entry, edited entry, track both online and offline entry, sticky entry, sparse entry, cookie entry, and URL history entry
Additionally, you can search the cache file names and URLs, and save the search results
The Cache Deletion Tool is freeware



    ContentWatch - Free Content Audit
A free online tool that safely checks your PC for explicit or other unwanted content picked up from the Internet ContentWatch enables the user to easily identify objectionable files and delete them; freeing up disk space on your computer and enhancing its performance
 


    PC Pitstop - Free PC Tune-up
PC Pitstop runs diagnostics on your PC to identify things that might help improve performance
The process is fully automated, private and safe
After the diagnostics run, (a battery of tests to check it's health and configuration), you're given tips and advice to ensure your PC is running at peak performance
Find out if your computer is running at maximum performance with this free scan from PC Pitstop

    Spybot Search & Destroy
Spybot search and destroy is free to download and will locate spy ware, adware, hijackers and other malicious malicious items left on your PC
If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spy ware
Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spy ware is emerging
Spybot S&D is freeware and gives peace of mind
 


    Symantic Security Check - Free Security Scan
Test your computer's exposure to online security threats and learn how to make your computer more secure with the Symantic Security Check
Use the various options to test your computer's vulnerability to online threats 
     Windows Vulnerability Check:
Checks whether basic information about your computer, including your PC's network identity, is vulnerable
    Trojan Horse Check:
Checks if your computer has a Trojan horse lurking
    Antivirus Product Check:
Checks whether you're protected by a commonly-used virus protection product
    Virus Protection Update Check:
Checks whether you're safe from the latest viruses. Applicable if you have a virus protection product

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