Essential Computer Anti-Virus and Security Tools

Ad-Aware by Lavasoft - free

locate and remove "spy-ware" from your system.

Spybot Search and Destroy - free

another recommended spyware removal program.

Microsoft Windows Update - free

keep your Windows operating system is up-to-date with the latest security patchs from Microsoft.

Microsoft Office Updates

Don't forget to keep your MS Office software updated as well!

Microsoft AntiSpyware Software (Beta) - free

Help protect your computer from spyware and potentially harmful software.

Norton Anti-Virus

Provides anti-virus, internet security and parental controls.

McAffee Anti-Virus

Another popular anti-virus program.

Thunderbird E-mail Program- free

An alternative to MS Outlook Express for reading/sending e-mail. Has a built-in anti-spam capability and other features Outlook Express is lacking:

Firefox website browser - free

The Firefox browser is an internet browser you may want to try as an alternative to Internet Explorer: