Trend Micro™
HouseCall
Scan your system for Viruses, Spyware and
Malware online. * Warning, scanning speeds
can vary depending on your internet
connection and hard drive.
Symantec™ Online Security Check
Check your
computer's online exposure to security
threats. * Warning, scanning speeds can vary
depending on your internet connection and
hard drive.
Symantec™ Threat Explorer
An encyclopedia
of viruses.
Kaspersky™ File Scanner
Scan a file for viruses or
threats. Not a whole system virus scanner.
Use on files you suspect may be infected.
Especially if you received a file from a
suspicious site or email
else.
Microsoft™ Windows Update
ALWAYS keep your
computer up to date. All Operating Systems
are sieves in the ocean by their very nature. Patch those
security holes and vulnerabilities in order
to avoid problems in the long run. * Be
aware that if you haven't reinstalled
Windows since Windows first hit the stores
(or a very long time),
Windows Update may actually cause you problems
(if you haven't been updating Windows
yourself or automatically). Also if you have
a pirate version of windows, Win Update
could wreck you system. If in doubt,
seek professional advice.
Microsoft™ Technet
Useful technical
bulletins from Microsoft for IT
Professionals and tech savvy users.
Microsoft™ Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor
Before you
upgrade your computer' to Windows Vista, run
this little tool from Microsoft to make sure
your computer hardware is compatible and
powerful enough to handle this high end
operating system.
