FREE Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista
Firewalls, Anti-Spyware + Internet Monitors

ALL downloads featured here are on my •MUST HAVE• list, also found in SOFTWARE.TXT, part of my Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 + DOS 7.xx/8.00 ©Tricks + Secrets files [W95-11D.EXE], FREEware.

IMPORTANT:

1. ALWAYS BACKUP FIRST !
2. Some of these files are archived in ZIP format. You need a file decompression (unZIPping) tool to extract their contents. I recommend one of these "FREE 32-bit FILE SHRINKERS" (Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista users) or PK(UN)ZIP (DOS users, no nag shareware).
3. STAY SAFE: Scan for viruses ALL files downloaded from the Internet!
4. Please let me know if you discover any broken links.
5. Almost ALL software featured here is FREE(ware) unless specified otherwise.
6. Check back often for UPDATES.
7. Enjoy.

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• INTERNET SECURITY + TRAFFIC RESOURCES.
• Networking + SECURITY Tools on the Internet.
• HOSTS Files, Guides + Tools.
• "XP/2003 FIREWALL GUIDE", also in TIPSXP.TXT (part of W95-11D.EXE).
• FREE WINDOWS NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista EXTRAS.

• Kerio Personal Firewall (KPF) v2.1.5 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 protects against malicious inbound/outbound TCP + UDP (inter)net based attacks, hacks, spyware, bombs and trojans, supports dual CPUs and plugins, based on ICSA certified security technology, highly customizable:
  Direct download [2.06 MB, freeware for personal use].
  KPF 2.1.5 Manual [1.09 MB, Acrobat PDF].
  Sunbelt Personal Firewall (SPF) v4.5.916 for Windows 2000/XP/2003 [6.27 MB, 30 days trial crippled shareware].
  SPF Documentation.
  KPF + TPF Rules.
  KPF Rules.
  KPF + TPF TinyLogger (freeware).
  KPF Splash Screen Killer (freeware).

• Tiny Personal Firewall (TPF) v2.1.5 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 protects against malicious inbound/outbound TCP + UDP (inter)net based attacks, hacks, spyware, bombs and trojans, supports dual CPUs and plugins, based on ICSA certified security technology, highly customizable:
  Direct download [1.35 MB, freeware for personal use].
  TPF v6.0 for Windows 2000/XP/2003:
  Direct download [4.81 MB, 30 days trial shareware].
  KPF + TPF Rules.
  KPF + TPF TinyLogger (freeware).

• ZoneAlarm v7.1 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista protects against malicious inbound TCP + UDP (inter)net/e-mail based attacks, hacks, spyware, bombs and trojans, highly customizable:
  Direct download [17.5 MB, crippled freeware for personal use].
  OLD ZoneAlarm for Windows 9x/NT4/ME.

• Agnitum Outpost Free v1.0.1817 32-bit firewall for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 protects against malicious inbound TCP + UDP (inter)net based attacks and hacks, supports plugins, highly customizable:
  Direct download [2.72 MB, freeware].

• Sygate Personal Firewall (SPF) v5.6 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 protects against malicious inbound/outbound TCP + UDP (inter)net based attacks, hacks, spyware, bombs and trojans, based on ICSA certified security technology, highly customizable:
  Direct download [8.8 MB, freeware for personal use].

• SafetyNet v3.61 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 protects against malicious inbound/outbound TCP + UDP (inter)net based attacks, hacks, spyware, bombs and trojans, highly customizable:
  Direct download [6.2 MB, freeware].

• GhostWall v1.100 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 protects against malicious inbound/outbound TCP + UDP (inter)net based attacks, hacks, spyware, bombs and trojans, packet filtering, highly customizable:
  Direct download [657 KB, freeware].

• VSOCKS Light v0.23a 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 proxy server allows multiple computers to share same network/internet connection, provides basic firewall services, highly customizable:
  Direct download [377 KB, freeware].

• Comodo Personal Firewall v2.4 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 protects against malicious inbound/outbound TCP + UDP (inter)net based attacks, hacks, spyware, bombs and trojans, highly customizable:
  Direct download [7.58 MB, freeware].

• WyvernWorks Firewall 2003 v5.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 protects against malicious inbound/outbound TCP + UDP (inter)net based attacks, hacks, spyware, bombs and trojans, highly customizable:
  Direct download [3.36 MB, freeware].

• Omniquad Personal Firewall (OPF) v1.0.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 protects against malicious inbound/outbound TCP + UDP (inter)net based attacks, hacks, spyware, bombs and trojans, highly customizable:
  Direct download [4.05 MB, freeware].

• BartWare Personal Firewall (BPF) v1.3.7 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 protects against over 430 known malicious inbound/outbound TCP + UDP (inter)net based attacks, hacks, spyware, bombs and trojans, can forward traffic to remote computer, autoupdates port definitions automatically upon every startup, highly customizable:
  Direct download [330 KB, freeware].
  Current port definitions [right-click to save!].

• Primedius Firewall Lite v1.64 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 protects against malicious inbound/outbound TCP + UDP (inter)net based attacks, hacks, spyware, bombs and trojans, disables Windows Messenger service, highly customizable:
  Direct download [654 KB, freeware].

• SoftPerfect Personal Firewall (SPF) v1.4 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 protects against malicious inbound/outbound TCP + UDP (inter)net based attacks, hacks, spyware, bombs and trojans, supports multiple network adapter connections, uses packet filtering and custom user defined IP protocol + non-IP rules, learning mode, highly customizable:
  Direct download [942 KB, freeware].

• Jetico Personal Firewall (JPF) v1.0.1.60 32-bit for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/2003 protects against malicious inbound/outbound TCP + UDP (inter)net based attacks, hacks, spyware, bombs and trojans, uses packet, application + user process filtering, predefined + custom user defined rules, highly customizable:
  Direct download [2.66 MB, freeware].
  JPF HTML Help file [828 KB, right-click to save!].

• Filseclab Personal Firewall v2.5 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 protects against malicious inbound/outbound TCP + UDP (inter)net based attacks, hacks, spyware, bombs and trojans, uses double packet filtering, highly customizable:
  Direct download [2.28 MB, freeware].

• PC Tools Firewall Plus v1.0 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista protects against malicious inbound/outbound TCP + UDP (inter)net based attacks, hacks, spyware, bombs and trojans, uses double packet filtering, highly customizable:
  Direct download [2.09 MB, freeware].

• Ashampoo Firewall Free v1.20 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 protects against malicious inbound/outbound TCP + UDP (inter)net based attacks, hacks, spyware, bombs and trojans, uses double packet filtering, highly customizable:
  Direct download [4.08 MB, crippled freeware].

• Securepoint Personal Firewall & VPN Client (IPSec) v3.6 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 protects against malicious inbound/outbound TCP + UDP (inter)net based attacks, hacks, spyware, bombs and trojans, supports application + network authentication + encryption, highly customizable:
  Direct download [1.43 MB, freeware].

• Securepoint Intrusion Detection System (Nuzzler Basic) v2.07 32-bit for Windows 98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 detects, monitors and analyzes network traffic + intrusions, protects against illegal data packages, scans for trojans and viruses, filters entire network traffic, fast alerts, includes 800+ editable rules and virus, trojan + hacker package signatures, scans 1000+ packets/second, internal log, highly customizable:
  Direct download [1.68 MB, freeware].

• ThreatFire Free Edition v3.0 32-bit for Windows 2000 SP4+UR1/XP SP1/2003/Vista/2008 + MS IE 6/7 detects, monitors, reports, blocks + removes most internet/network based threats: malware, spyware, rootkits, keyloggers, buffer overflows + hijackers, uses behavioral analysis detection, highly customizable:
  Direct download [15.4 MB, crippled freeware].

• Secure-It v1.13 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 + MS 4/5/6 fixes critical security vulnerabilities + disables dangerous services + ActiveX Controls: Local Machine Zone, File Handlers, Scripting Extensions, Administrative Shares, Automatic Logon, DLL Search Order, Remote Registry, Lanman Server, Task Scheduler, Machine Debugger Manager, NetDDE, Windows Messenger, UPnP Host, DCOM/RPC, LMHash Caching, SSL PCT, Shell.Explorer, Image Object, Shell.Application + HTA Shell:
  Direct download [594 KB, Setup only, freeware].
  Requires an Internet connection for downloading + Administrator privileges!

• Harden-It v1.2 32-bit for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003 + MS 4/5/6 Network + System hardening tool: hardens servers TCP + IP stack (NetBios, ICMP, SYN, SYN-ACK), protects servers from Denial of Service (DoS) and other network attacks, enables SYN flood protection, sets attack threshold values etc:
  Direct download [582 KB, Setup only, freeware].
  Requires an Internet connection for downloading + Administrator privileges!

• iSafer Winsock Firewall v3.0.0.1 32-bit for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003 Windows socket layer filter protects against malicious inbound/outbound TCP + UDP (inter)net based attacks, hacks, spyware, bombs + trojans, highly customizable:
  Direct download [1.23 MB, free GPL].

• PortMonster Standard v2.0 32-bit for Windows 98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 monitors + protects local + remote ports against malicious inbound/outbound TCP + UDP (inter)net based attacks, hacks, spyware, bombs and trojans, highly customizable:
  Direct download [5.94 MB, freeware].

• Winsock/TCP/IP (DUN/RAS) + Layered Service Provider (LSP) 32-bit repair tools [free(ware)]:
  • XP TCP/IP Repair for Windows XP:
    Direct download [464 KB].
  • WinsockXPFix for Windows 9x/2000/ME/XP:
    Direct download [1.37 MB].
    More info.
  • SockFix for Windows 9x/ME:
    Direct download [33 KB].
  • Winsock2 Fix for Windows 98/ME:
    Direct download [60 KB].
  • LSP-Fix for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003:
    Direct download [179 KB].
  • Try these 2 commands if using Windows 95/98/ME:
    IPCONFIG /release_all
    IPCONFIG /renew_all
  MSKB: How to Use Windows 95/98/ME WINIPCFG to View TCP/IP Settings.
  MSKB: IPCONFIG Windows NT4/2000 Diagnostic Utility.
  MSKB: IPCONFIG Windows XP/2003 Diagnostic Utility.
  MSKB: How to Recover from Winsock2 Corruption in Windows XP/2003.
  MSKB: How to Reset TCP/IP in Windows XP.
  MSKB: How to Troubleshoot TCP/IP in Windows XP.

• Linux based software routers and firewalls for Win32 PCs [free(ware)]:
  • FREESCO (FREE ciSCO).
  • IPCop Firewall.
  • FloppyFW (Floppy FireWall).
  • Build Your Own Firewall Guide.

• VCatch Basic v5.0.21.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 provides internet anti-virus and unknown malicious app protection, monitors all downloads/uploads, supports all popular e-mail, web and file sharing programs, automatic deletion of suspect files and notification using Advanced Malicious Application Detection system (APayya), automatic virus definition updates, highly customizable:
  Direct download [1.27 MB, adware!].

• Firewall security vulnerability test tools 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 demonstrate the outbound protection leak in some software based firewalls + MS IE 4/5/6 (freeware):
  • pcAudit.
  • TooLeaky.
  • LeakTest.
  • FireHole.
  • Yalta.

• Microsoft Windows Defender (MWD) v1.16 32 + 64 bit for Windows XP/2003 detects, removes + protects against known spyware/malware/adware, supports internet server based automatic updates (English, limited free support, right-click to save!):
  • MWD 32-bit for Windows XP SP2/2003 SP1/2003 SP2 32-bit (x86) [4.91 MB].
  • MWD 64-bit for Windows XP/2003 64-bit (x64) [6.96 MB].
  MWD FAQ.
  MWD Support.

• Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista Malicious Software Removal Tool (MRT.EXE) v1.40 32 + 64 bit detects + removes known trojans, viruses + worms (English):
  • MRT.EXE 64-bit for Windows XP/2003/Vista 64-bit (x64) [8.43 MB].
  • MRT.EXE 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista 32-bit (x86) [8.15 MB].
  MRT Errors in MRT.LOG.
  MRT Deployment.

• Sandboxie v2.60 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 + MS IE 5/6, Firefox, Mozilla, Netscape + Opera 32-bit web browsers intercepts any changes to files + registry settings making it virtually impossible for any software to reach outside the sandbox, traps web browser cached items inside the sandbox effectively deleting any records of internet browsing, highly customizable:
  Direct download [243 KB, freeware].

• Raw Sockets detection and blocking tools 32-bit (freeware):
  • SocketToMe v0.92 for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 [17 KB].
  • SocketLock v0.92 for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003 [22 KB].

• PortBlocker v1.02 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 blocks common server/internet TCP ports, highly customizable:
  Direct download [230 KB, freeware].

• Emsa Port Blocker v1.0.15 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 blocks + monitors common server/internet TCP ports, highly customizable:
  Direct download [162 KB, freeware].
  Requires activation code (free)!
  Requires Microsoft Visual Basic 6 (VB6) Runtime Libraries [1.01 MB, free]!

• CurrPorts v1.20 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista lists, monitors + kills common open server/internet TCP + UDP ports + processes/apps responsible for opening them:
  Direct download [48 KB, freeware].

• PeerGuardian2 v2.0 RC1 32-bit for Windows 98 SE/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista blocks most known spyware/malware servers/web sites by IP, uses kernel level protection, supports IPv4 + IPv6:
  Direct download [1.86 MB, freeware].
  PeerGuardian2 Manual.
  PeerGuardian Lite.
  Block List.

• HitMan Pro v2.7 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 detects + blocks most known malware, spyware, adware, highly customizable:
  Direct download [4.24 MB, freeware].

• Winpooch v0.6.4 32-bit for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003 anti-virus software enhancer, detects spyware + trojans by scanning hard disks/partitions + Registry in real time:
  Direct download [1.34 MB, free GPL].
  Winpooch Guide.

• WinPatrol v12.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista + MS IE 4/5/6/7 detects, monitors + deletes replicating spyware, malware, adware, BHOs, viruses, worms, trojans, hijackers, cookies etc, highly customizable:
  Direct download [676 KB, Setup, crippled freeware, English].
  Windows 95 + NT4 require Microsoft Active Accessibility (MSAA) 1.3 or newer!

• Assassin v1.0.2 32-bit for Windows XP/2003 + MS IE 6 detects + removes most known spyware, malware + hijackers:
  Direct download [5.7 MB, freeware].
  Assassin PDF Guide [143 KB, right-click to save!].

• Local Port Scanner (LPS) v1.2.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 scans and detects all local PC ports and reports eventual open/listening ports used by hackers:
  Direct download [562 KB, freeware].

• pcSuper Scanner v1.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 scans all server + client TCP + UDP ports and lists all open (exposed) ports:
  Direct download [22 KB, freeware].

• RoadKil's Detector v1.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 listens to + reports on selected TCP + UDP ports for unauthorized activity:
  Direct download [44 KB, freeware].

• connectionGuard v2.29 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 monitors common local PC ports for attacks, intrusions, hacks etc and prevents some unauthorized traffic:
  Direct download [48 KB, freeware].

• DHCP Alerter v1.04 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 loads as service: dynamic IP address change remote and local popup/e-mail alerting + logging, supports NAT:
  Direct download [4.25 MB, freeware for non-profit use].

• ToolbarCop v3.4 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 + MS IE 5/6 removes unwanted/annoying Toolbands, Toolbar icons + Browser Helper Objects (BHOs):
  Direct download [61 KB, freeware].

• Ad-Aware 2007 Free v7.0.2.1 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 scans, detects and removes spyware/adware/malware files/folders + Registry/startup entries, frequently updated database, highly customizable (crippled freeware):
  Direct download [18.2 MB].
  Ad-Aware Current Definition File.
  Ad-Aware Current Banned Sites.
  OLD Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition v1.06 for Windows 98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista [2.72 MB].

• SpyBot Search & Destroy (S&D) v1.5.2 32-bit for Windows 98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista detects + deletes adware/spyware files, Registry and web browser settings, includes Spyware, Dialer + Keylogger scanners, highly customizable (freeware):
  Direct download [9.27 MB].
  SpyBot S&D Detection updates.
  SpyBot S&D Downloads.

• Security & Privacy Complete v3.20 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista disables unsecure system components + protects against viruses, malicious software, adware + spyware, secures system components + 3rd party software, cleans vulnerable Registry entries, highly customizable:
  Direct download [123 KB, free GPL, English].

• Advanced WindowsCare 2 Personal v2.2.1 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/Vista + MS IE 5/6 detects, deletes + blocks malicious software, adware + spyware, Registry entries, startup, web browsers, cookies, history, browser cache, prevents crashes, repairs configurations, tunes up performance etc, highly customizable:
  Direct download [4.19 MB, freeware].

• GreenBorder Pro v2.9 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 + MS IE 5/6 allows safe internet surfing, monitors, detects + deletes personal info, cookies, cache, history etc:
  Direct download [10.3 MB, freeware].

• System Safety Monitor Free Edition v2.0.8.583 32-bit for Windows 98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista Host based Intrusion Prevention Software (HIPS) monitors, detects + blocks malicious software, adware + spyware, Registry entries, startup, web browsers, highly customizable:
  Direct download [3.23 MB, crippled freeware].

• Arovax Shield v1.2 32-bit for Windows 98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 real time monitor detects + blocks malicious software attempts of adding entries to Start menu, Registry, web browser, HOSTS etc, highly customizable:
  Direct download [1.99 MB, freeware].

• Arovax AntiSpyware (AAS) v1.0 Beta 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 detects, removes + protects against spyware, adware, browser hijackers, malware, tracking cookies, dialers etc, highly customizable:
  Direct download [2.11 MB, freeware].

• SUPERAntiSpyware Free v3.7.1018 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista detects, removes + protects against spyware, adware, browser hijackers, malware, tracking cookies, dialers etc, highly customizable:
  Direct download [5.58 MB, crippled freeware].

• Anti-Spyware Blocker v4.81 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 detects + deletes adware/spyware files, Registry and MS IE 5/6 web browser settings:
  Direct download [1.29 MB, freeware].

• Advanced Spyware Remover Free Edition v1.88 32-bit for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003 detects, removes + protects against spyware, adware, browser hijackers, malware, tracking cookies, keyloggers, dialers etc, frequently updated database, highly customizable:
  Direct download [1.94 MB, crippled freeware].

• SpywareBlaster v4.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003, MS IE 5/6 + Netscape/Mozilla prevents spyware/adware/malware from installing/running by blocking ActiveX controls, Cookies, frequently updated database, highly customizable:
  Direct download [2.54 MB, freeware].
  AutoUpdate subscription $10/year!

• SpywareGuard v2.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 + MS IE 5/6 scans for and protects against spyware/adware/malware, frequently updated database, highly customizable:
  Direct download [1.96 MB, freeware].

• Spyware Terminator Basic v2.0 32-bit for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista removes + protects in real time against: spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, home page hijackers + malware, quarantines suspect files, manual + scheduled scanner, automatic updates:
  Direct download [4.34 MB, freeware].

• MRU-Blaster v1.5 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 + MS IE 5/6 detects and deletes MRU (Most Recently Used) lists, supports plug-ins:
  Direct download [497 KB, freeware].

• HijackThis v2.0.2 32-bit for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista home page hijackers Registry detector and remover, browser independent:
  Direct download [794 KB, freeware].
  HijackThis FAQ.

• Browser Hijack Retaliator (BHR) v4.5 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 + MS IE 5/6/7 provides real time protection for Default pages, BHOs, Favorites, includes also Browser Restore + Startup Manager, highly customizable:
  Direct download [2.99 MB, freeware].

• a-squared HiJackFree v1.0 32-bit for Windows 98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 detailed system analysis tool detects + removes: hijackers, spyware, adware, trojans + worms, manages: Autoruns, Windows Explorer and MS IE BHOs + plugins, running processes + services, ports, HOSTS DNS entries, LSPs, highly customizable:
  Direct download [498 KB, freeware].

• Malware Removal July 2007 Edition 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 detects + removes malware in Safe Mode: WinTools, SpecialGoods.info, NewGenLook.info + Nail.exe (Aurora):
  Direct download [290 KB, freeware].

• X-RayPC v1.0 32-bit for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/2003 spyware process analyzer detects, deactivates, removes, deletes + "kills": active processes, autoruns, Downloaded Program Files + MS IE BHOs + plugins, features MD5 checksum, one-click triage, logging, remote interactive:
  Direct download [328 KB, freeware].

• RogueRemover v1.22 32-bit for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista detects + removes rogue (false) antispyware, antivirus + hard drive cleaning tools etc, highly customizable:
  Direct download [1.14 MB, crippled freeware].

• PC Decrapifier v1.8.2 32-bit for Windows XP/Vista uninstalls common trialware and annoying software from PCs with Operating Systems installed by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) + Value Added Resellers (VARs):
  Direct download [396 KB, freeware for personal use].

• PhishGuard v2.1 32-bit for Windows 98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003, Firefox + MS IE 4/5/6 web browsers detects + disables Internet phishing spoofing attacks designed to steal personal + financial information, based on frequently updated online database of verified phishing web sites + e-mail servers (freeware):
  • PhishGuard for Firefox [3.04 MB].
  • PhishGuard for MS IE [3.04 MB].

• SiteAdvisor v1.5 32-bit for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/2003, Firefox + MS IE 5.5/6.0/newer web browsers monitors, analyzes, reports + advises on visited web sites for internet browsing safety, alerts about unsafe sites which might be responsible for popups, adware, spyware, malware, viruses, trojans, worms, zombies etc, highly customizable (free trial):
  • SiteAdvisor for Firefox [54 KB, right-click to save!].
  • SiteAdvisor for MS IE [532 KB].
  SiteAdvisor Online Analysis.

• ZonedOut v1.0.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 + MS IE 5/6 adds, deletes, imports, exports Restricted Sites + manages White List sites:
  Direct download [175 KB, freeware].

• IE-SPYAD + IE-SPYAD2 REG files for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 + MS IE 4/5/6 add most known adware, popup + spyware web sites to MS IE Restricted Sites Zone (free GPL):
  • IE-SPYAD [364 KB, right-click to save!].
  • IE-SPYAD2 [364 KB, right-click to save!].

• About:Buster v6.05 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 + MS IE 5/6 works in conjunction with HijackThis (see above) to remove about: + about:blank malware/spyware:
  Direct download [39 KB, freeware].

• BugOff v1.10 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 + MS IE 4/5/6 detects and removes malware/spyware installed by MS IE security vulnerability exploits:
  Direct download [26 KB, freeware].

• HSRemove v2.40 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 + MS IE 5/6 Home Search hijacker + spyware detector and remover:
  Direct download [172 KB, freeware].

• EliteToolbar Remover v2.1.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 + MS IE 5/6 detects + removes various Home Page hijackers, adware, spyware, trojans + worms:
  Direct download [1.67 KB, freeware].

• PerfectProcess Freeware Version v1.1 32-bit for Windows NT4 SP6a/2000/XP/2003 includes Admin + Shield tools: scans for and protects against local/network spyware/adware/malware, highly customizable:
  Direct download [3.89 MB, crippled freeware, right-click to save!].
  Windows NT4/2000 require Microsoft Installer (MSI) [1.73 MB, free]!

• ID-Blaster Plus v2.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 modifies frequently sensitive GUIDs/LDIDs (Unique Product ID numbers) to avoid privacy breach when using MS IE + MS WMP:
  Direct download [545 KB, freeware].

• Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner v1.13.02 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 detects and reports spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, dialers + trackware, downloads internet based update threat definitions, highly customizable:
  Direct download [719 KB, freeware].

• Omniquad MyPrivacy Personal v5.0.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 scans for and protects against spyware/adware/malware, frequently updated database, highly customizable:
  Direct download [4.81 MB, freeware].

• Hitman Pro v2.5 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 all-in-one anti-spyware updater: downloads + then runs automatically up to 12 popular anti-spyware + anti-virus programs, reports about threats + fixes, highly customizable:
  Direct download [3.34 MB, freeware].

• InstallSpy v2.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 monitors, warns and creates HTML report for Registry, system files changes and shell notification events made by programs, especially useful for Internet/network based spyware detection, highly customizable:
  Direct download [1.2 MB, freeware].

• IntregrityCheck System Analysis v1.03 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 scans for + reports about vulnerable system points and trojan infection:
  Direct download [387 KB, freeware].

• GMER v1.0 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista detects + removes all installed rootkits:
  Direct download [683 KB, freeware].
  CatchMe Userland rootkits detector (freeware).

• TrendMicro Rootkit Buster v1.6 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista detects + removes system rootkits:
  Direct download [358 KB, free].

• ARIES Rootkit Remover v1.0 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista detects + removes Sony BMG DRM XCP rootkit:
  Direct download [369 KB, freeware].

• RootkitRevealer v1.7 32-bit for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003 detects + displays in detail all installed user mode + kernel mode system rootkits listed at http://www.rootkit.com/:
  Direct download [226 KB, freeware].

• RootKit Hook Analyzer v1.01 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 detects + displays in detail all installed system rootkits:
  Direct download [993 KB, freeware].

• IceSword v1.18 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 detects + removes system rootkits:
  Direct download [1.94 MB, freeware, Chinese, right-click to save!].

• KL-Detector v1.0 32-bit for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003 detects and reports any hard disk logging related to running software based key loggers to prevent keyboard activity spyware:
  Direct download [36 KB, freeware].

• Keylogger Hunter v1.0 32-bit for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003 detects and reports any hard disk logging related to running software based key loggers to prevent keyboard activity spyware:
  Direct download [685 KB, freeware].

• Autoruns 32 + 64 bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista detects + displays all autostart/startup programs/monitors/TSRs/processes/services from all startup folders + Registry entries (freeware):
  • Autoruns 9.13 for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista [533 KB].
  • Autoruns 8.73 for Windows 9x/NT4/ME [485 KB].

• RunScanner v1.6.3 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008 detects, displays, edits + deletes all autostart/startup programs/monitors/TSRs/processes/services from all startup folders + Registry entries:
  Direct download [1.58 MB, freeware].

• Startup Inspector v2.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 detects, lists, displays + removes 3900+ startup programs/TSRs/processes from all bootup/startup files/folders + Registry entries:
  Direct download [627 KB, freeware].

• StartupList v1.52.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 detects, lists and displays in a plain text (.TXT) file (opened in Notepad) all startup programs/TSRs/processes from all bootup/startup/initialization files + Registry entries:
  Direct download [54 KB, freeware].

• CWShredder v2.19 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 scans, detects and removes CoolWebSearch (CWS), CoolWWWSearch, YouFindAll, White-Pages.ws etc spyware files and all related bootup/startup/initialization files + Registry entries:
  Direct download [520 KB, freeware].
  CoolWWWSearch.SmartKiller removal tool [52 KB, freeware].
  More info.

• Kill2Me v1.11 32-bit for Windows 9x/ME scans, detects and removes Look2Me spyware files and all related bootup/startup/initialization files + Registry entries:
  Direct download [14 KB, freeware].

• ADS Spy v1.05 32-bit for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003 scans, detects and removes NTFS Alternate Data Streams (ADS) file meta information which may have been infected with browser hijackers and/or trojan executables:
  Direct download [27 KB, freeware].

• SpySites v1.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 + MS IE 4/5/6 adds extensive list of adware/malware/spyware web sites to MS IE Restricted Zone:
  Direct download [571 KB, freeware].

• X-Cleaner Free v4.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 + MS IE 5/6 detects + deletes: adware/spyware Registry entries, web browser settings and files, browser cookies, Temporary Internet Files (TIF), Registry history etc, highly customizable:
  Direct download [765 KB, freeware].

• BHODemon v2.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 protects from, disables and reenables adware/spyware Browser Helper Objects (BHOs), highly customizable:
  Direct download [1.38 MB, freeware].
  BHOList v1.40 front end GUI for BHODemon:
  Direct download [45 KB, freeware].
  BHOs Guide.

• Comodo BOClean Anti-Malware v4.24 32-bit for Windows/WfWG 3.1x/9x/NT4 SP2/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista removes malware + malware registry entries, disconnects from online threats, customizable Stealth mode, central administration, protects itself from malware tampering/shutdown, malware database updates, report generation, highly customizable:
  Direct download [1.16 MB, freeware].
  BOClean Guide.
  WfWG 3.1x requires Microsoft Win32s 32-bit Extensions Add-on v1.30c [2.41 MB, free]!
  Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2 require Winsock Upgrade 2.0 [963 KB, free]!

• eCondom v1.0 32-bit for Windows XP/2003/Vista + MS IE 6/7 protects against adware/malware/spyware, limits + disables web browser features: run under Least-Privileged User Account (LUA) + in SafeBrowse mode:
  Direct download [362 KB, freeware].

• IE Restrictions v1.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP enables/disables MS Internet Explorer 4/5/6 restrictions + security settings:
  Direct download [544 KB, freeware].

• Connection Keeper v4.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME prevents ISPs from disconnecting after a period of inactivity by pinging desired http/ftp sites at random intervals, automatically redials after connection loss, "kills" pop-up browser windows:
  Direct download [651 KB, no nag shareware, $10].

• WakeUp v1.01 32-bit for Windows 9x/ME keeps your Internet connection "awake" by sending packets at user defined intervals, forces DUN reconnect by closing disconnect dialog boxes [149 KB, freeware].

• Stay Live 2000 v2.7 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP keeps your Internet connection "live" by pinging desired web/ftp sites at preset intervals:
  Direct download [82 KB, freeware].

• Internet Organizer Pro v2.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP and MS IE 4/5/6 "kills" annoying popups, cookies etc, highly customizable:
  Direct download [3.03 MB, freeware, English].

• CacheSentry v1.60 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 and MS IE 3/4/5/6 manages and deletes stray/orphan MS IE cached Temporary Internet Files (TIF), highly customizable:
  Direct download [113 KB, freeware].

• Microsoft Clear Cache v1.0 for Windows XP SP1/XP SP2/2003 + MS IE 6 and newer automatically deletes Temporary Internet Files (TIF), Cookies + History files:
  Direct download [187 KB, free, right-click to save!].

• Empty Temp Folders (EmpTemp + EmpRunner) v2.8.3 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP and MS IE 5/6 deletes Temporary Internet Files (TIF), Cookies + History, other common temporary files (.TMP, .BAK, .OLD + .LOG), invalid links (.LNK), highly customizable:
  Direct download [650 KB, freeware].

• PC Cleaner v3.5.1.617 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP + MS IE 5/6 deletes unnecessary Temporary Internet Files (TIF), scans for and deletes/backs up orphan/obsolete DLLs, highly customizable:
  Direct download [952 KB, freeware].

• KillaFing v2.04 (KF2) 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 automatically "kills" popup browser windows + cookies, includes cookie, privacy + alpha blending tools for Windows 2000/XP/2003, works with Microsoft + Netscape browsers:
  Direct download [546 KB, freeware].
  KillaFing v3.10 (KF3) for MS IE 5/6.

• AdScraper v0.0.1.5 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 + MS IE 5/6/7 automatically "kills" popup browser windows:
  Direct download [266 KB, freeware].

• Popup Jammer v1.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 automatically "kills" popup browser windows, works with Microsoft browsers:
  Direct download [1.64 MB, freeware].

• Popup Manager v1.0.1.4 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 + MS IE 5/6 automatically "kills" popup browser windows:
  Direct download [127 KB, freeware for personal use].

• AdFree v3.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 automatically "kills" popup browser windows, works with Microsoft + Netscape browsers:
  Direct download [1.35 MB, free GPL].
  AdFree BadHosts Updates [right-click to save!].

• Popup Stopper Free Edition v3.1.1014 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 automatically "kills" popup browser windows, works with Microsoft + Netscape browsers:
  Direct download [512 KB, freeware].

• KillAd v0.11 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP automatically "kills" popup browser windows, works with Microsoft + Netscape browsers:
  Direct download [41 KB, freeware].

• Ranish ZeroServ v1.8 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 automatically "kills" popup browser windows, works with Microsoft, Netscape + Opera browsers:
  Direct download [36 KB, freeware].

• POW! v1.58 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 automatically "kills" popup browser windows, works with Microsoft + Netscape browsers:
  Direct download [138 KB, freeware].

• Surf In Peace (SIP) v2.0.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP automatically "kills" popup browser windows, works with Microsoft + Netscape browsers:
  Direct download [1.9 MB, freeware].

• Proxomitron Naoko v4.5-j 32-bit [discontinued :(] for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 universal web filter (includes over 50 filters + new ones can be created): HTML text matching engine, eliminates/alters unwanted web content (popup windows, banners, alerts, animated GIFs, music, sounds, dynamic HTML etc), rewrites JavaScripts, customizes web pages etc, works with ANY 32-bit web browser, highly customizable:
  Direct download [1.34 MB, freeware]:
  ProxoPatcher (freeware).
  JDList plugin (freeware).

• Naviscope v8.70 32-bit [discontinued :(] for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 monitors web browsing: accelerates browsing (look-ahead prefetching), blocks popup advertisements, cookies + JavaScript, synchronizes the computer clock, displays transfer/connect rates, caches DNS addresses (HOSTS file manager), tunes MTU/RWIN Registry values for MAXimum speed etc, highly customizable:
  Direct download [615 KB, freeware].
  Works with ALL Netscape, Microsoft + Opera browsers.

• EMS Free Surfer MK II v2.1.026 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP + MS IE 5/6 includes: Intelligent popup stopper, FS-20 engine + plugin stops popups BEFORE they appear on screen, Snap manager, disable Flash + GIF animations, Panic! button + enhanced Total Panic option, Home page lock, Silent mode disables ActiveX prompts, Slim mode disables terminated popups, WashBoard cleaner plugin deletes temp files, cookies, autocomplete, typed URLs + recent document folder, Timering scheduler, multilanguage support, highly customizable:
  Direct download [1.72 MB, freeware].

• Index.dat Suite v2.9.0 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 + MS IE 4/5/6 deletes: INDEX.DAT, Cookies, Cache [Temporary Internet Files (TIF)], History, Typed URLs, Recent Documents, Temp files, Prefetch files:
  Direct download [2.4 MB, freeware].

• System Security Suite (3S) v1.04 32-bit for Windows 9x/2000/ME/XP/2003 + MS IE 4/5/6 deletes: Cookies, Cache [Temporary Internet Files (TIF)], History, TEMP folder, Registry Browser Helper Objects (BHOs) + Startup entries etc, highly customizable:
  Direct download [268 KB, freeware].

• CleanCache v3.1 32-bit for Windows XP/2003 + MS IE 6, Mozilla, Firefox, Netscape 7/8 + Opera 32-bit brwosers deletes: Cache, INDEX.DAT, Temporary Internet Files (TIF), History, Cookies, Typed URLs, AutoComplete, Saved Passwords, Recent Documents, Windows Temporary Files, Registry MRUs, Recycle Bin + user specified Files/Directories + Registry entries, highly customizable:
  Direct download [1.27 MB, donateware].
  Windows XP requires Microsoft .Net Framework Redistributable (NFR) [22.4 MB, free]!

• Cache Manager v1.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 + MS IE 4/5/6 adds an IE Clear Cache/Cookies Toolbar icon, highly customizable:
  Direct download [454 KB, freeware].

• Internet Eraser Lite v2.55 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP + MS IE 4/5/6 deletes: Cookies, Cache, Visit History, Typed URLs, Windows History, Files, basic Pop-Up + Pop-Under Control, web browser integrated Toolbar, highly customizable:
  Direct download [2.49 MB, crippled freeware].

• Spider v1.16 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP deletes hidden files + URLs from MS Internet Explorer 3/4/5/6 Cache + Cookies folders:
  Direct download [323 KB, freeware].

• NetMeter v1.1.3 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista monitors any TCP/IP, LAN, WAN Internet/network connection speed, highly customizable:
  Direct download [601 KB, freeware].

• FreeMeter v2.8.2 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 displays: Disk Space Usage, Network Traffic, CPU Utilization, Disk Transfer Rates, Memory Usage, Running Processes, Page File Usage, System Uptime, Memory Paging, Network Ping, System Resources + File Cache, highly customizable.
  Direct download [888 KB, freeware].

• BitMeter II v3.5.3 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 monitors any TCP/IP, LAN, WAN Internet/network connection speed, highly customizable:
  Direct download [998 KB, freeware].
  Requires Microsoft .Net Framework Redistributable (NFR) [22.4 MB, free]!

• LanLight v1.1 32-bit for Windows 98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 monitors LAN TCP/IP network/internet traffic, activity indicator, runs as System Tray icon (freeware):
  • LanLight for Windows 98/ME [1.89 MB].
  • LanLight for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003 [1.89 MB].

• DUNMon (DNM) v3.0 Beta 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 monitors TCP/IP Dial-Up modem/xDSL Internet connection speed, highly customizable:
  Direct download [165 KB, freeware].
  Requires Microsoft Visual Basic 6 (VB6) Runtime Libraries [1.01 MB, free]!

• TDIMon v1.01 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 monitors TCP/IP Internet connection TCP and UDP inbound/outbound activity (freeware):
  • TDIMon for Windows 9x/ME [99 KB].
  • TDIMon for Window NT4/2000/XP/2003 [99 KB].

• TCPView + TCPVcon v2.4 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 display all active TCP + UDP endpoints, remote address and TCP connection(s) status:
  Direct download [95 KB, freeware].
  Windows 95/OSR1/OSR2 require Winsock Upgrade 2.0 [963 KB]!

• NetMonitor v2.6 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 monitors TCP/IP Internet connection speed, visited web sites, prevents frequent disconnects, synchronizes PC System Clock, includes Trace Route, Whois, Local IP address, IP address resolution, Proxy Server, highly customizable [856 KB, freeware].

• NetStat Live v2.11 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 monitors TCP/IP Internet connection speed, highly customizable:
  Direct download [257 KB, freeware].

• NET Traffic Meter v2.0 32-bit for Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003 monitors TCP/IP Internet/network/modem connection speed and statistics, highly customizable:
  Direct download [1.06 MB, freeware].
  Requires Microsoft .Net Framework Redistributable (NFR) [22.4 MB, free]!

• MyVitalAgent v8.0.1 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 monitors TCP/IP Internet connection quality, speed, highly customizable:
  Direct download [1.38 MB, freeware].

• Modem Monitor Graph v4.2 Beta 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 monitors/shows Dial-Up modem/DUN received/sent data stats in real time, highly customizable:
  Direct download [870 KB, freeware].

• NetTraffic v1.0 Beta 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 monitors/shows TCP/IP network adapters received/sent data stats in real time, highly customizable:
  Direct download [260 KB, freeware].

• NetSetMan v2.3.1 32-bit for Windows 2000/XP/2003 network settings manager, switches among 6 different profiles: IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Preferred + Alternate DNS Server, Computer Name, Workgroup, DNS Domain, WINS Server, Default Printer and Run Scripts:
  Direct download [1.03 MB, freeware for non-commercial use].

• Microsoft Windows XP/2003/Vista Network Monitor 3.0 (NM3) 32-bit Network Protocol Analyzer tool allows network traffic capture:
  Direct download [2.53 MB, free, right-click to save!].

• 3D Traceroute v2.2.30.52 beta 32-bit graphical Windows 98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 TRACERT.EXE replacement tool detects and displays TCP/IP/network/Internet stats in real time and eventual packet loss, includes Connection Viewer, Ping, Whois + PC Clock Sync, highly customizable:
  Direct download [2.12 MB, freeware].

• NeoTrace Express v3.25 32-bit for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 maps and traces all steps to a given IP and determines eventual packet loss over Internet connections, highly customizable:
  Direct download [801 KB, freeware].

• Ultima Online (UO) Trace v1.02a 32-bit for Windows 9x/ME traceroute, ping + link diagnostics tool determines eventual packet loss over Internet connections:
  Direct download [39 KB, freeware].
  More info.

• CyberKit v3.0 32-bit net tools for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 combines Ping, TraceRoute, WhoIs, Finger, Name Server LookUp, Time Synchronizer, DBScanner, Check for New Mail + Keep Alive into a single interface, highly customizable:
  Direct download [1.45 MB, postcardware].

• Micro Net Utilities (MNU) v0.15 32-bit net tools for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 include: Whois, Finger, DNS, IP Monitor, Ping, Trace Route, Port Scan, IP Scan, Net Stat and Time synchronizer:
  Direct download [684 KB, freeware].

• ITSDiag (Internet Tech Support Diagnostics) v1.2bf 32-bit for Windows 9x/ME checks your COM ports, modem, network, TCP/IP, web browser etc settings and suggests updates to improve your Internet stability/performance [903 KB, freeware].