Free Windows XP Tools

FREE Antivirus Software... FREE FireWall... FREE Ad-aware...

FREE Antivirus Software...

The FREE AVG software http://free.grisoft.com

Another recommended FREE Antivirus product is the Avast Home Edition ver 4 available at: http://www.avast.com

FREE FireWall...

There is a Firewall capability within Windows XP (to be improved in XP Service Pack 2).

However you may want to consider something a little bit more robust for your PC. Here are THREE FREE FireWall software programs I personally recommend:

Zone Alarm Look for the FREE version

Kerio Personal Firewall - Limited Personal Edition - Free for Personal Use

Sygate Personal Firewall - version 5.5 is Free for Personal Use

NOTE: Sygate Personal Firewall 5.5 is free for personal/home use, serial number and registration code are not required to register the program. The text at the top of the linked page is misleading because it states “Welcome to our downloads section. You can download and evaluate Sygate software for a full 30 days to see if it suits your need(s). After the 30 day trial period, you can continue using the software by purchasing a license key to unlock it…” The statement refers only to the Pro version, not to the free personal version.

But if you have the spare cash then PLEASE take a serious look at purchasing the "Professional" versions. But if you can not afford it then at least download the FREE version!

Free Ad-aware

Ad-Aware is designed to provide advanced protection from known Data-mining, aggressive advertising, Parasites, Scumware, selected traditional Trojans, Dialers, Malware, Browser hijackers, and tracking components. With the release of Ad-Aware SE Personal edition.