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Anti-Virus Programs
If you're downloading files from the Net, then you should be sure to protect yourself first with a good anti-virus utility. Viruses are small programs that can be contained in any type of executable file that you download. Their effects can range from mischievous pranks to serious damage of your computer.
Before you fork over $40 or so for a commercial product, check out one of the excellent free anti-virus utilities that we list below.
The programs we list here will either clean and/or scan your computer for viruses. And be sure that you check with the provider of the anti-virus program that you download for periodic updates, as new viruses are appearing all the time on the Web.

AVG Free Edition
Here's an excellent, freeware anti-virus utility that also offers you free monthly updates. An easy-to-use program, AVG features resident protection, an E-mail scanner and automatic healing of infected files. Note that the freeware version of this program is only valid for users in the U.S., Canada and Britain. (For Windows).

Symantec virus protection
Sign up here to receive free Symantec CarrierScan Server E-mail virus protection. The service is offered by Marketscore, which offers a free service that speeds up your dial-up Net connection.

VCatch Basic
Are you worried about getting a virus in your E-mail? This free program aims to help you to protect your computer from receiving virus infected E-mails. When an incoming E-mail or file is suspected to be containing a virus, VCatch automatically deletes it and notifies you. (For Windows).

AntiVir Personal Edition
This easy-to-use freeware antivirus utility detects over 70,000 viruses and includes a resident monitor and desktop program. Scans for DOS, Windows, macros and Java viruses. Available in German and English. (For Windows).

Free anti-virus CD
Fill out the form to request a free Trend Enterprise Solution CD, which contains fully-functional versions of anti-virus products that can protect virus entryways into your network. Offer available for corporate end users only. International availability.

Free Online Virus Scanner
This site offers a free online service that lets you scan your computer for viruses. They also offer free detection and removal tools that will rid your PC of the various viruses and worms that are currently circulating around the Net.

SurfinGuard
(Note: this program is no longer free, but a 30-day free trial is available). These days, even if you've installed firewall and anti-virus programs on your PC, you're still not safe from all the dangers that lurk in cyberspace. SurfinGuard can protect your PC from today's new generation of online threats that include malicious executables, Windows scripting files, ActiveX and Java. (For Windows).