SPY-WARE PROTECTION:
CounterSpy - In our opinion it is the best available, but it is not free.
Microsoft Windows Defender
SpywareGuard
SpywareBlaster

SPY-WARE REMOVAL & DETECTION:
Ad-aware
SpyBot Search & Destroy
SpyChecker
Scumware Detection & Removal

SECURITY & ENCRYPTION:
Note: Use these utilities with care. If you forget the password you choose your system may be unbootable and/or data may be lost.
CompuSec
May cause a false positive from some AV programs after installation. Read THIS before installation of CompuSec.
MaxCrypt
PGP info/files
PGPdisk (freeware version)

PRIVACY:
IE Privacy Keeper 2.0

ANTIVIRUS:
Whichever AV program you choose,
keep it updated!
AVG FREE 8 Anti-Virus Program
AntiVir Antivirus Program
Avast 4.8 Home Edition
Comodo AntiVirus
Symantec Virus Removal Tools
Collection of Removal Tools
Excellent Virus Tutorial

ONLINE VIRUS SCANS:
Scan your PC with these free online scanners. Use as a "second opinion" to ensure that you are free of viruses.
Trend Micro Online Virus Scan
Panda Online Virus Scan
BitDefender Online Virus Scan

FIREWALL:
ZoneAlarm Firewall
Comodo Firewall

FIREWALL TEST:
Shields Up Online Security Test

POP UP STOPPERS:
Pop This
Free Surfer Companion
Pop Up Test

WINDOWS UPDATES:
Windows Update Page
Keeping Windows updated is a very
important step in protecting your
system.

BACKUP:
Cobian Backup
Your data is only as safe as your most recent backup, and a backup means that your data is in TWO places.

VIRUS ADVISORY: