All Free Downloads
Spyware Removal Programs
Malwarebytes Anti-Mailware
When your computer becomes infected, Malwarebytes can provide the needed assistance to remove the infection and restore the machine back to optimum performance.
SuperAntiSpyware
Free Malware Remover. Remove Malware, Rootkits, Spyware, Adware, Worms, Parasites.
Ad-Aware
Providers of anti-spyware software. Flagship product Ad-Aware is a multi- component detection and removal utility.
Here is a step-by-step guide on installing Ad-Aware and running it:
Spybot Anti-Spyware
Search & Destroy can detect and remove a multitude of adware ...
Spyware Blaster
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from ever being installed.
Anti-Virus Software
Microsoft Free Security Essentials
Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.
AVG Anti-Virus
AVG Free Edition is the well-known anti-virus protection tool. AVG Free is available free-of-charge to home users for the life of the product! ...
Here is a step-by-step guide on installing and running AVG:
Avast Home Edition
Avast Antivirus software providing desktop security and data protection. avast! detects and removes all forms of malware, including spyware, rootkits and trojans.
PcTools AntiVirus
PC Tools AntiVirus provides world-leading protection against viruses, worms and Trojans with rapid updates and IntelliGuard real-time technology.
Avira AntiVir Personal
Windows and Linux anti virus, firewall, anti spam, recovery solutions against malware infection
Online Scans for Virus and Spyware
Trend Micro House Call
HouseCall is a free online virus scanner offered by Trend Micro, which checks whether a computer has been infected by viruses, spyware, or other malware.
Virus Removal Programs
Mcafee AVERT Stinger
Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist administrators and users when dealing with an infected system.
Digital Photo Software
Picasa
Edit create organize and share photos with google's Picasa software
Infraview
one of the most popular viewers worldwide!
Photoscape
Photoscape is the fun and easy photo editing software that enables you to fix and enhance photos.
Animoto
This site makes a bold statement: “Welcome to the end of sideshows.” A group of professional photographers and film/TV producers created Animoto. You just plug in photos and your favorite song. The site will analyze your music. It will then set your pictures to the song in a high-quality video. Think of it as a movie trailer for your photos. You have to see it. The videos are very cool!
Photo Story 3
Microsoft’s Photo Story 3 helps you make cool slide shows. It’s more like a video editor than a slide show program. You can add music and narration. You can edit each of the slides. And you will find transitions to place between slides. This program must be downloaded to your PC. And it’s only compatible with Windows XP.
Badge Maker
Photos are fun to play with. Why not create a novelty item with yours? This site lets you make fun badges and ID cards. They can be for anything you’d like. It could be a fake press pass. You could make fun nametags for a child’s birthday. You can upload pictures from your computer or photo storage sites.
Wanokoto
Ever wanted to make a photo look really old? It’s a cool effect and can be a lot of fun. This site will automatically do it for any photo. There is one caveat. The site is all in Japanese. But it’s easy enough to use. Click Choose File and select a picture. Click the blue button below the file name. Right-click the old photo and select Save Image As.
Web Tools
HP Smart Web Printing
HP Smart Web Printing lets you select portions of Web page to print. So there's no wasted ink or paper.
Security
Zone Alarm Firewall
ZoneAlarm Free Firewall blocks hackers from infiltrating your home PC by hiding your computer from unsolicited network traffic. By detecting and preventing ...
Sysinternal (Microsoft) Security monitoring tools and more
Many of the Sysinternal's programs can help diagnose security holes. Others extend some of Windows' built-in features. Microsoft has recently acquired Sysinternal's, and all of the Sysinternal programs are free.
Troubleshooting
Sysinternal (Microsoft) Troubleshooting Suite
Microsoft Sysinternal programs diagnose security holes and add to Windows’ features. They include troubleshooting tools, help files and more.
Web Browsers
Firefox
Claims to be faster and more secure than Internet explore.
Opera
Opera is Internet browser innovation. Our features, speed and security will give you the best browser experience available. More than 20 million people use ...
Google Chrome
Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier.
Optimize Tools
CCleaner
It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. Additionally it contains a fully featured registry cleaner.
Here is a step-by-step guide on installing CCleaner and running it:
Smart Defrag
It will give you a complete diagnosis of your current hard drives, then defragment and speed up disk performance in minutes
Here is a step-by-step guide on installing Smart Defrag and running it:
Pc Pitstop
PC Pitstop offers free computer help online, use Pc Pitstop to tuneup your computer.
Uniblue Process Scanner
Now you no longer need to guess. This free application will give you a complete analysis of all the processes running on your PC, along with a risk analysis of each one!
PCDecrapifier
This free program removes many common trial programs and offers. You’ll be amazed at the list of the stuff it removes! It got rid of the junk quickly and easily.
Secunia Online Software Inspector
The Secunia Online Software Inspector will inspect your operating system and software for insecure versions and missing security updates.
Watch TV on Your PC
Aol's In2TV
Aol's TV claims the largest selection of free TV shows on the Web. You won't find this season's latest releases, but you're bound to see memorable favorites. There are episodes of Gilligan's Island, Welcome Back Kotter, Babylon 5, The Ben Stiller Show and more. There also is a mix of childhood favorites like Rocky and Bullwinkle, The Jetsons and Looney Tunes.
Yahoo! TV
Yahoo TV sets out to be the ultimate TV watcher's companion. To start, it features schedules for broadcast and premium programming. You can watch preview or summary clips of the latest shows. If you have a TiVo, you can schedule recordings from the site. You also can join the Yahoo! TV community and rate individual series episodes.
Link TV
LinkTv is an original online source of documentaries and news. Many of the available programs focus on foreign cultures and political and environmental issues. The site relies on donations and encourages activism in environmental organizations.
TV Land
TVLand is dedicated to the TV shows of yesteryear. Revel in memorable scenes from MASH, Get Smart, I Love Lucy, All in the Family, The Odd Couple and more. You can also watch recent interviews with the stars for their insights. One of the real gems on the site is the Retromercials section. TV commercials do not age well, but they certainly become interesting and funny.
Discovery Channel
Watch the best of the Discovery Channel. For example, go from dinosaur documentaries to the World's Ugliest Dog Competition. Also check out the Video Downloads section. Alongside the pay selections are free full-length offerings every week.
Audio & Music
Vista Codec Package
For Vista. Not all Windows Vista versions come with a DVD codec — so you can’t play DVD's on your computer! (And if you upgrade even Vista Ultimate on top of Win XP Media Center, you won’t have one either!) This free package by Shark007 solves that problem.
Video
Flv Player
Looking for an easy way to play FLV (Flash Video) files downloaded from You Tube and other video sites
VLC Media Player
VLC media player is a highly portable multimedia player for various audio and video formats (MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, mp3, ogg, ...) as well as DVD's, VCD's, and various streaming protocols. It can also be used as a server to stream in unicast or multicast in IPv4 or IPv6 on a high-bandwidth network.
Gom Player
GOM Player includes many codecs (XviD, DivX, FLV1, AC3, OGG, MP4, H263 and more) so you won't need to install separate codecs for most videos.
Play FLV using Windows Media Player
If you would like to play the FLV video files using Windows Media Player instead of a third party player simply download PlayFLV and install.
Misc
Winrar
Provides the full RAR and ZIP file support, can decompress CAB, GZIP, ACE and other archive formats.
ImgBurn
ImgBurn is a free tool that enables you to burn CD/DVD images with ease. All the latest drives are supported (including booktype / bitsetting on many of the major ones). Advanced functionality can be found in the ImgBurn context menus.
Adobe Reader
PDF file viewer that can open and interact with all PDF files.