Most users pay for system security tools.
But, we know that real IT’s don’t pay a nickel. 😉
So, let me feed your need for free with these 7 free system security tools for Windows 7 (and older).
None of these are anti-virus … we’ll get to those, soon.
CCleaner
CCleaner is the number-one tool for cleaning your Windows PC. It protects your privacy online and makes your computer faster and more secure. Easy to use and a small, fast download.
SUPERAntiSpyware
SUPERAntiSpyware Professional features highly advanced Real-Time Protection to ensure protection from installation or re-installation of potential threats as you surf the Internet. Used in conjunction with the First Chance Prevention and Registry Protection, your computer is protected from thousands of threats that attempt to infect and infiltrate your system at startup or while shutting down your system.
Registrar Registry Manager
Registrar Registry Manager offers a very complete and safe solution to administrators and power users for maintaining the registry on both their desktops and remote computers on their network.
Eraser
Eraser is an advanced security tool for Windows which allows you to completely remove sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting it several times with carefully selected patterns.
Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware can detect and remove malware that even the most well known anti-virus and anti-malware applications fail to detect. Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware monitors every process and stops malicious processes before they even start. The realtime protection module uses our advanced heuristic scanning technology which monitors your system to keep it safe and secure.
Glary Utilities
Glary Utilities is a freeware with registry and disk cleaning, privacy protection, performance accelerator and amazing multifunctional tools. It can fix dogged registry errors, wipe off clutters, optimize internet speed, safeguard confidential files and maintain maximum performance.
Ad-Aware
Ad-Aware Free Anti-Malware features real-time protection, a rootkit removal system, e-mail scanning, automatic updates, and much more — to ensure that you have the power to protect yourself online.
You guys kick some major tail, so please, if there are any sweet system security tools that you use to keep your Windows machine runnin’, drop the URL off in the comments.
Adam Shields says
You forgot Microsoft Security Essentials. That is my basic goto security software now.
Eric Dye says
You, Adam, are awesome.
Here’s the link, guys.
BenJPickett says
Target and remove serious viruses – McAffee AVERT Stinger: http://www.mcafee.com/us/downloads/free-tools/how-to-use-stinger.aspx
Kill annoying and malicious registry hooks and keys – HijackThis: http://free.antivirus.com/hijackthis/
Amazing PE tool – BartPE: http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/
Simply the best – Winternals: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/default.aspx
Virtual Environment – VMPlayer: http://www.vmware.com/products/player/
Eric Dye says
Awesome links/tips!
I’ll have to go check some of those out, for sure!