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All the software below is tried and trusted by millions of users worldwide.
It’s also totally free for non-commercial use and updates are free.
Obviously, these companies would like you to upgrade to their paid-for versions, but there is no compulsion to do so, and the software isn’t time limited in any way. It offers all the protection a computer user needs, and if kept up to date ( as ALL anti-virus software must be to work properly ) there is absolutely no reason to fall victim to the many online threats.

AVG Antivirus Software
Everyone needs virus protection while using the Internet - if you don’t have any, or your don’t want to pay to keep it up to date, click the icon on the right. It’s all free, and updates are free.

Avast Antivirus software
Another tried and tested antivirus program that is free for home use, as well as the essential free updates!

Zone Alarm Firewall software
There’s more than one way for hackers to sneak software on to your computer, to use your internet connection for spreading virus’s or junk email. Control who and what is allowed to connect to your computer with Zone Alarm Free Edition. It sits silently in the background watching for any unauthorised connections to your computer, blocking all except what you choose to allow.

Sygate Personal Firewall
An alternative to ZoneAlarm, used by millions.   Download the free version here.

LavaSoft Ad-Aware
Not every computer problem is caused by virus or hacker activity. You might be surprised how much software there is that tracks what you do online and fires off data to some unknown company. Ad-Aware scans your computer for what is commonly known as “spyware” or “adware” and removes it, whilst also checking for other malicious programs such as diallers which divert your internet calls to premium-rate numbers.

Spybot Search & Destroy
A popular alternative to Lavasofts Ad-Aware, with a slightly different set of features, including “bad address blockerss” and warnings of changes made to your computers’ registry - why not have both?

Windows Update
Keep your Windows installation up to date with the latest security patches >>>click here for web link