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Ad-Aware Free 10 includes real-time protection and more

You may remember Ad-Aware, one of the first and the most popular anti-spyware software at one time. Over a period of time, there were user reports that it had become bloatware and as a result of it, its popularity decreased [...]

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Automate submision of malware or suspicious files to antivirus companies with X-ray

There are many antivirus software available today for Windows, but no one can be really considered to be the perfect solution. There will always be that occasional suspect file which may escape being detected by your anti-virus software. At such times we [...]

Check if rogue DNSChanger has changed your DNS settings

Domain Name System or the DNS system is an Internet service that converts domain names into numerical Internet protocol (IP) addresses. These numerical IP addresses are used by computers to connect with each other. When you type a domain name [...]

PayPal Login : How to Sign up and Sign in securely

PayPal is one of the most popular and secure services which you can use to shop and sell online, and to send and receive money. Since financial transactions are involved, it is very important to learn and know how to set up [...]

Analyze and check strength of your password with Password Security Scanner

We have always underlined the importance of having a strong password for all your logins, as a first line of defense against hackers and miscreants. Some of you may be familiar with the Microsoft Password Checker. Password Security Scanner is a newly released [...]

You’ve heard of Phishing; now learn about Vishing and Smishing!

Most computer users and Internet surfers are by now aware of Phishing and its two variants Tabnabbing and Tabjacking. In this article we will try to make you aware of two more variants or attacks or scams : Vishing and [...]

Can we really trust Norton PC Checkup Tool !?

I was pretty excited when I came across this application tool from Symantec – the Norton PC Checkup. It is a free tool that scans for computer problems and notifies you of the same, if any are found. Specifically, the [...]

Comodo Cleaning Essentials – A clone of SysInternal’s Tools?

Today I came across a set of tools called Comodo Cleaning Essentials. Looking at its features, I decided to download it. I was surprised to see the programs they included in it. Here is the reason! Comodo Cleaning Essentials is a [...]

Remove stubborn Autorun virus with Autorun Deleter

The Autorun.inf malware file is a rather stubborn one to remove. While we may keep our own computer virus-free, there are times that we may connect an infected USB pen drive to our Windows computer. The Autorun.inf file is usually [...]

Download Windows Defender Offline Tool

Microsoft has released a new tool called as Windows Defender Offline Tool. While most other security tools remove malware after Windows has started they cannot remove some hard-to-remove malware like Rootkits, as they activate their malicious code before the Windows [...]

Download, Review, Screenshots: Microsoft Security Essentials 4 Public Beta

Microsoft Security Essentials 4 Beta has been released on 29th November 2011, and it is now available for download from the Microsoft Connect website, using your Windows Live ID. Microsoft Security Essentials 4 Review When it comes to security, most people [...]

Giveaway: BullGuard Internet Security 12

We are delighted to announce our giveaway of 10 licenses of BullGuard Internet Security 12 for the readers of TWC. BullGuard Internet Security is a complete internet security solution which protects you and your Windows computer from online threats like identity theft, [...]

Take the Microsoft Computing Safety Index Survery

In case you missed it, Microsoft last month released the Microsoft Computing Safety Index, a scoring system of more than 20 steps, individuals can take to help protect themselves and stay safe online. The MCSI tallies points for user behaviors [...]

Download Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7, Vista, XP in 33 languages

The worlds most-popular and free antivirus solution, Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP, is now available for download in 33 languages. Microsoft Security Essentials can be used for free by home-users and small businesses with less [...]

Download Digital Citizenship Guide and Events Toolkit from Microsoft

Microsoft has released a set of Event Guides & Posters. The Digital Citizenship Toolkit is a collection of materials and includes a Guide to Education & Events Toolkit. The download contains all that will need to teach yourself and help [...]

Infographic: Timeline and history of computer viruses

BitDefender has prepared this wonderful and a very informative Infographic on the history of computer viruses starting 1970. The history of malware is rife with incidents that allowed viruses to morph from innocent pranks to advanced military weapons. The first Internet [...]

Windows Firewall Notifier allows you to handle outgoing connections easily

The Windows 7 Firewall is quite robust and for most users, its best set to default and let alone to do its job – which it does pretty well! While one can always configure the Windows 7 firewall natively, some [...]

Emsisoft Anti-Malware 6 released – Promises 450 percent faster scans!

The sixth generation of the Windows protection software Emsisoft Anti-Malware has now been released. A number of powerful new features have been introduced: The scans are almose 450% faster now. The dual scanner engine has been completely rewritten and the [...]

Understanding how measured boot or secure boot will work on Windows 8

Security! Well, this is a major concern for almost everyone it seems, these days. When it comes to operating systems we know better how quickly they get attacked by virus and malware. And more popular the operating system, the more the people [...]

Giveaway: 10 licenses of Outpost Security Suite Pro

We are pleased to announce this giveaway of 10 single PC, 1-year licenses of the latest version Agnitum Outpost Security Suite Pro 7.5. Outpost Security Suite Pro now comes with x2.5 faster on-demand and on-access scanning and its anti-malware module includes [...]

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The Windows Club covers Windows 8, Windows 7, tips, tutorials, how-to's, features, freeware and more. It is created by Anand Khanse, a Microsoft MVP.