A comprehensive free online scanner that checks for viruses, spyware and system vulnerabilities.
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This web-based anti-virus scanner lets you run a full or custom sweep of your system. Choose the latter option if you want to target a particular drive or folder. more..

This website is packed with system-checking tools. There are performance, health, disk, drivers, and spyware scans available to run. more..

The Symantec site offers two scans – a security checker and a virus scanner. Both use ActiveX, so you need to have Internet Explorer running. more..

This tool checks for various problems including security vulnerabilities, fragmentation, internet clutter, Registry problems, spyware, invalid uninstallers, and more. more..

Secunia's application scans your system looking for outdated software and alerts you when something needs updating or is no longer supported. more..

This scanner uses ActiveX to check for third-party tracking cookies, then displays its results. You can't delete any items it finds using the tool but you can remove them manually. more..

A year after releasing Norton 360, Symantec has added some useful, new features in Version 2.0, to make your computer even more resilient to attack. more..

Microsoft is often criticised for the security of its operating systems – can this safety software make amends? Web User finds out... more..

Security companies are increasingly bundling their products into a single package these days, offering protection against all threats rather than targeting individual issues. more..

With a robust firewall already under its belt, Web User examines Agnitum's entry into the competitive world of the security suite... more..

ESET's NOD tool has a superb reputation for anti-virus protection. Web User checks out its elevation to a suite... more..

If you want the security of 24-hour technical support, we'd recommend a security suite that covers the majority of your safety requirements... more..

Web User looks at software to ensure your PC stays safe on the net with a minimum of fuss. more..

An all-in-one suite is still the easiest route to a safe PC. Web User checks out Symantec's latest option... more..

Web User investigates how you can protect your PC from menacing applications by running software from within a quarantined environment... more..

Spyware Terminator recently won our anti-spyware grouptest, against tough competition from both free and paid-for alternatives.
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Consistently praised for good performance, Spybot S&D has been around for almost as long as spyware itself, and has always been a freeware product. more..

Spy Sweeper is another program that comes with an excellent pedigree, a slick installation and a great user interface. more..

The trouble with the free version of Ad-Aware is that there's no real-time scanning, so it's only useful for doing the odd scan. more..

With a slick interface and expansive list of real-time features for browsers, cookies, files, keyloggers, processes, start-up, root kits, we expected Spyware Doctor to do the business. more..

Windows Defender appeared to be about as useful as a chocolate teapot – until we turned on two options that warn about unknown start-up and system changes. more..

Bots and botnets are the latest threats to any PC connected to the internet. We examines Symantec's latest software tool – the Norton AntiBot more..

The Yoggie Pico cuts out the need to install security software on your PC by running everything you need direct from a USB device. more..

The latest version of Spyware Doctor offers a built-in anti-virus option. Web User puts it to the test... more..

What happens when you cross Webroot's popular anti-spyware tool with well-respected anti-virus software from Sophos? Web User finds out Malicious software is a pain in the neck. more..

Microsoft's all-in-one entry into the home security business is here – Web User puts it to the test... more..

Everyone needs to back up their data as often as possible. We examine the latest service to offer online storage and handy automated software... more..

Hitman Pro is an umbrella program that aims to add a broad sweep of complementary anti-spyware programs to your PC with minimum fuss. more..

Web User looks at the latest version of an internet security package that claims to be different... more..

Spy Sweeper aims to protect your computer and ensure your privacy by rooting out spyware, keyloggers and other threats. more..

One of the oldest and most trusted anti-spyware tools, Spybot keeps ahead of the pack by checking your system against its comprehensive database of more than 37,000 known threats. more..

Used by millions of people worldwide, Ad-Aware has earned its popularity through its speed and reliability in detecting and removing most forms of malware. more..

At £30, McAfee AntiSpyware is one of the more expensive ways to protect your PC from malware. However, the program justifies its price... more..

Ewido Anti-Malware is intended to work alongside anti-virus software such as fellow Grisoft product AVG to keep your system clear of Trojans, diallers, hijackers, keyloggers and more. more..

Symantec's Norton Internet Security is one of the best-selling security suites – is the latest version worthy of its reputation? more..

The latest security suite to join the rush of updated products is Panda's Platinum 2006 Internet Security more..

F-Secure lines itself up against Norton and McAfee to provide an all-in-one security suite more..

SpywareBlaster is a different proposition to the other programs, offering real-time protection from incoming spyware. more..

Webroot has combined four of its top internet security programs into one pack at a discount price. Although you'll still need the usual firewall and anti-virus software in place... more..

You've got firewall, anti-virus and anti-spyware software installed. But is it enough? While your firewall protects you from hackers and your anti-virus software stops viruses, the company behind Prevx Pro suggest that these measures are not enough. more..

You can now buy McAfee's 2005-branded security software as a single suite, offering a complete set of security features in one package at an attractive price. more..

Some functions are only available in the paid-for version, but the free X-Cleaner is still a useful tool. more..

On the whole we'd skip it for one of the other packages, but it's still a fast and effective tool that's worth a look. more..

Given the amount of fully-functional free and shareware programs available we'd leave this one on the web. more..