Kalovale Wrote:I've been minimizing my software use to allow considerable speed boost since my computer doesn't have much space, but living without an anti-virus feels tiring after a while, so I guess I'm getting back on the right track again.
I'm looking for free downloadable softs to secure and enhance my computer, as for now, these categories come first, as they're on the top of my mind right now:
Note: free = free version (*looks around for Fiel*... make sure it's not warez)
- Anti-virus (scanner + detector): currently leaning towards free AVG but I'll need to work around my DNS server to access their page.
- Spyware/Malware scanner: probably included in the AV package but if there's a separate good one I'll tap it.
- Download-enhancement: Internet Download Manager? Flashget?
- Disk Defragmenter: I've been using the one that comes with Windows, but I'm thinking there's better ones out there.
- Optimization tools: none. Perhaps some registry tweeting to promote lighter processing. Or perhaps a book telling me how to do it myself manually.
- Movie making/editing: currently using Windows Movie Maker.
Thank you.
These are my suggestions.
1. AVIRA, Avast!, or Microsoft Security Essentials (SURPRISINGLY GOOD). AVG is total bloat for a free Virus Scanner.
2. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. I strongly recommend NOT getting Spybot S&S because according to recent reviews of the latest version, it blocks Spyware from being removed..
3. Flashget if you're not using Firefox, Downthemall! if you are.
4. UltraDefrag or MyDefrag. I suggest the latter.
5. Don't know.. I guess get a book I suppose.
6. WMM (WLMM if you're using Windows 7)