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Microsoft Security Essentials

Microsoft Security Essentials Microsoft Security Essentials is a favorite of mine with great detection rates, particularly for root kits. Even more impressive is the fact that Microsoft Security Essentials has very few FALSE positives, is light on resources and is good at removal of existing malware. SE is a great choice for average users because of the minimal user interaction required. It automatically updates and removes threats. No registration is needed, apart from a quick validating of Windows, and there are no nag screens or advertisements.

The main downsides are the slow scan speeds and the lengthy amount of time it takes to quarantine malware, though in my opinion these are rather trivial concerns, as for example a scan just be run overnight. SE also is not available in certain countries so users there will have to look elsewhere. Note that Microsoft Security Essentials requires a genuine copy of Windows to install

Security Release ISO Image October 2010

This DVD5 ISO image file contains the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on October 12th, 2010.

This DVD5 ISO image file contains the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on October 12th, 2010. October 2010 Security and Critical Releases ISO Image does not contain security updates for any other Microsoft products.

This DVD5 ISO image is intended for administrators that need to download multiple individual language versions of each security update and that do not use an automated solution such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). You can use this ISO image to download multiple updates in all languages at the same time.

This DVD5 image contains the following updates:

KB2416451 / (MS10-070)Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages

KB2416468 / (MS10-070)Windows XP - 24 languages
Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages

KB2416469 / (MS10-070)Windows Vista - 36 languages
Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages

KB2416470 / (MS10-070)Windows Vista - 36 languages
Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages

KB2416471 / (MS10-070)Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows 7 - 36 languages
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages

KB2416472 / (MS10-070)Windows XP - 24 languages
Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows Vista - 36 languages
Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows 7 - 36 languages
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages

KB2416473 / (MS10-070)Windows XP - 24 languages
Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Vista - 36 languages
Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages

KB2416474 / (MS10-070)Windows Vista - 36 languages
Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages

KB2418240 / (MS10-070)Windows XP - 24 languages
Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Vista - 36 languages
Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages

KB2418241 / (MS10-070)Windows XP - 24 languages
Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages

KB2360131 / (MS10-071)Windows XP - 24 languages
Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows Vista - 36 languages
Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows 7 - 36 languages
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages

KB2345304 / (MS10-072)Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition - 19 languages

KB981957 / (MS10-073)Windows XP - 24 languages
Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows Vista - 36 languages
Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows 7 - 36 languages
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Embedded Standard 7 - 36 languages
Windows Embedded Standard 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages

KB2387149 / (MS10-074)Windows XP - 24 languages
Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows Vista - 36 languages
Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows 7 - 36 languages
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Embedded Standard 7 - 36 languages
Windows Embedded Standard 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages

KB2281679 / (MS10-075)Windows Vista - 36 languages
Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows 7 - 36 languages
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Embedded Standard 7 - 36 languages
Windows Embedded Standard 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages

KB982132 / (MS10-076)Windows XP - 24 languages
Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows Vista - 36 languages
Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows 7 - 36 languages
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages

KB2160841 / (MS10-077)Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages

KB2279986 / (MS10-078)Windows XP - 24 languages
Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages

KB2296011 / (MS10-081)Windows XP - 24 languages
Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows Vista - 36 languages
Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows 7 - 36 languages
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Embedded Standard 7 - 36 languages
Windows Embedded Standard 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages

KB2378111 / (MS10-082)Windows XP - 24 languages
Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Vista - 36 languages
Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows 7 - 36 languages
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Embedded Standard 7 - 36 languages
Windows Embedded Standard 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages

KB979687 / (MS10-083)Windows XP - 24 languages
Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows Vista - 36 languages
Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows 7 - 36 languages
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Embedded Standard 7 - 36 languages
Windows Embedded Standard 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages

KB979688 / (MS10-083)Windows Vista - 36 languages
Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows 7 - 36 languages
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages

KB2360937 / (MS10-084)Windows XP - 24 languages
Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages

KB2207566 / (MS10-085)Windows Vista - 36 languages
Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows 7 - 36 languages
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Embedded Standard 7 - 36 languages
Windows Embedded Standard 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages

KB2294255 / (MS10-086)Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages

Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7;Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2;Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 for Itanium-based Systems;Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 x64 Edition;Windows Server 2008;Windows Server 2008 R2;Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2;Windows Vista 64-bit Editions Service Pack 1;Windows Vista Service Pack 1;Windows Vista Service Pack 2;Windows XP Professional x64 Edition;Windows XP Service Pack 3

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Security Release ISO Image September 2010

This DVD5 ISO image file contains the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on September 14th, 2010.

This DVD5 ISO image file contains the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on September 14th, 2010. September 2010 Security and Critical Releases ISO Image does not contain security updates for any other Microsoft products.

This DVD5 ISO image is intended for administrators that need to download multiple individual language versions of each security update and that do not use an automated solution such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). You can use this ISO image to download multiple updates in all languages at the same time.

This DVD5 image contains the following updates:

KB2347290 / (MS10-061)
Windows XP - 24 languages
Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows Vista - 36 languages
Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows 7 - 36 languages
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Embedded Standard 7 - 36 languages
Windows Embedded Standard 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages

KB975558 / (MS10-062)
Windows XP - 24 languages
Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Vista - 36 languages
Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages

KB981322 / (MS10-063)
Windows XP - 24 languages
Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows Vista - 36 languages
Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages

KB2124261 / (MS10-065)Windows XP - 24 languages
Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows Vista - 36 languages
Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows 7 - 36 languages
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Embedded Standard 7 - 36 languages
Windows Embedded Standard 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages

KB2271195 / (MS10-065)
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows 7 - 36 languages
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages

KB2290570 / (MS10-065)
Windows XP - 24 languages

KB982802 / (MS10-066)
Windows XP - 24 languages
Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages

KB2259922 / (MS10-067)
Windows XP - 24 languages
Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages

KB981550 / (MS10-068)
Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows Vista - 36 languages
Windows Vista for x64-based Systems - 36 languages
Windows Server 2008 - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition - 19 languages
Windows 7 - 36 languages
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems - 36 languages

KB982000 / (MS10-068)
Windows XP - 24 languages
Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages

KB2121546 / (MS10-069)
Windows XP - 24 languages
Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages

Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7;Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2;Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 for Itanium-based Systems;Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 x64 Edition;Windows Server 2008;Windows Server 2008 R2;Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2;Windows Vista 64-bit Editions Service Pack 1;Windows Vista Service Pack 1;Windows Vista Service Pack 2;Windows XP Professional x64 Edition;Windows XP Service Pack 3

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Ad-Aware Free Internet Security 8.3.1

One of the first applications built to find and remove malware and spyware, Ad-Aware's reputation is well-justified. The latest version continues the publisher's tradition of adroitly addressing user concerns, but flaws remain.
Building on the improvements made in version 8, former Ad-Aware users should be glad to hear that the program installs faster than before. This version of Ad-Aware offers two new features to users of the free version that had previously been restricted to the paid upgrades: antivirus protection, and a long-awaited scheduler. The AV protection comes courtesy Sunbelt, makers of Vipre. Ad-Aware 8.3 loads faster during your boot cycle, and scans are fast. Empirical tests noted that while the Quick Scan finished in less than 10 minutes for version 8, the current version's Quick Scan finished in under 3 minutes. Previous files that had been falsely detected as threats weren't flagged this time around, probably due in part to Ad-Aware's behavioral detection engine. Called Genotype, it's based on heuristics and uses a one-pass scanning system. Genotype isn't directly exposed to users, although you can opt in to anonymously contribute data from the Settings menu. The new version also explicitly calls out in the scan windows what the scan looks for.
At least in our tests, the latest Ad-Aware Free performs slightly slower than the previous version, probably because of the integrated antivirus engine. While rootkit detection is present, behavior-based heuristics and real-time registry protection are not. Ad-Aware Free cannot scan networked drives. The proprietary real-time defender Ad-Watch Live has been reconfigured to run more smoothly in the background, however, and longtime fans will notice the change. While the free version is still undeniably hamstrung, Ad-Aware continues to make improvements and seems to be unwilling to rest on its malware-removing laurels.

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Security Release ISO Image September 2010

This DVD5 ISO image file contains the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on September 14th, 2010.

Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 description

The Kaspersky Internet Security application was designed to be a all-in-one security solution that offers a worry-free computing environment for you and your family. Kaspersky Internet Security has everything you need for a safe and secure Internet experience.
Here are some key features of "Kaspersky Internet Security 2011":

Essential Protection:
· Protects from viruses, Trojans and worms
· Blocks spyware and adware
· Scans files in real time (on access) and on demand
· Scans email messages (regardless of email client)
· Scans Internet traffic (regardless of browser)
· Protects instant messengers (ICQ, MSN)
· Provides proactive protection from unknown threats
· Scans Java and Visual Basic scripts

Extended Protection:
· Two-way personal firewall
· Safe Wi-Fi and VPN connections
· Intrusion prevention system
· Intelligent application management and control
· automatically configured application rules
· security rating is assigned to unknown applications
· access to the user’s resources and data is restricted for unknown applications

Preventive Protection:
· Scans operating system and installed applications for vulnerabilities
· Analyzes and closes Internet Explorer vulnerabilities
· Disables links to malware sites
· Detects viruses based on the packers used to compress code
· Global threat monitoring (Kaspersky Security Network)

Advanced Protection & Recovery:
· The program can be installed on infected computers
· Self-protection from being disabled or stopped
· Restores correct system settings after removing malicious software
· Tools for creating a rescue disk

Data & Identity Theft Protection:
· Disables links to fake (phishing) websites
· Blocks all types of keyloggers
· Virtual keyboard is provided for safely entering logins and passwords
· Prevents the theft of data exchanged via secure connections (HTTPS / SSL)
· Blocks unauthorized dial-up connections
· Cleans up any traces of user activity (deletes temporary files, cookies etc.)

Content Filtering:
· Parental control
· Improved antispam protection (plugins for Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Outlook Express, The Bat!, Thunderbird)
· Blocks banners on web pages

Usability:
· Automatic configuration during installation
· Wizards for common tasks
· Visual reports with charts and diagrams
· Alerts provide all the information necessary for informed user decisions
· Automatic or interactive mode
· Round-the-clock technical support
· Automatic database updates

Requirements:

· Intel Pentium 300 MHz or higher (or equivalent)
· 256 MB available RAM
· 50 MB free space on the hard drive
· CD-ROM (for installation of the program from CD)
· computer mouse
· Internet connection (for product activation)

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