Doug Wyman's    - Self Help Internet and Computer Security Resource

Security Self Help Tools Purpose: To provide a way to automate the "hardening" of computer systems by applying security settings and configuration changes.

Requirements: Tested with Windows XP (Pro or Home) and will probably work with Windows 2000 or Windows 98 on a 1.8Ghz, 256Mb RAM machine or better.

Free Software   - We have tested the following Freeware & Shareware

   - Firefox the award-winning Web browser is now faster, more secure, and fully customizable and continues to lead the way in online security, includes active protection from online scams to keep you safer.

   - Thunderbird protects you from junk mail, email scams, improves privacy and security and allows you to customize your email.

- Protection from adware, spam, viruses, and online scams. Know at a glance if the site your looking at is Phish, Fake or safe for your family!
      Other free services from

   CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up hard disk space. It also cleans traces of online activities and Internet history.

   Avast! Antivirus

Avast!   Virus Cleaner   

   AVG antivirus  - Home Edition is a popular free antivirus solution available to home users.

Untested Downloads   - Downloads, Freeware & Trialware

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