Saturday, October 28, 2006

AIM Fix 1.6.1026.2314

Description by the Software Developer:"AIMFix was created to remove all known AOL Instant Messenger-related viruses in one consolidated removal tool. It is designed to end the virus processes, delete the files, and remove registry keys created by the virus. I update the fix tool very frequently, and try to make sure it removes all AIM viruses. As long as I am aware of the virus, it is removed by AIMFix. So, if you have trouble with AIMFix not detecting the virus on your system, let me know and I will update it for you!"
Developer:AIM Fix Updated:28.10.2006 Price:Free Size:320 KB OS:98/ME/2K/XP
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Spybot Search and Destroy Detection Update 10.27.2006

Spybot - Search and Destroy Updater will allow you to update your Spybot S&D detections without the need for the included WebUpdate.
Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove spyware of different kinds from your computer. Spyware is a relatively new kind of threat that common anti-virus applications do not yet cover. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you didn't intentionally install, if your browser crashes, or if you browser start page has changed without your knowing, you most probably have spyware. But even if you don't see anything, you may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging that is silently tracking your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile of you that will be sold to advertisement companies.Spybot Search and Destroy is free, so there's no harm in trying to see if something snooped into your computer.
Developer:PepiMK Software Updated:28.10.2006 Price:Free Size:1.16 MB OS:98/ME/NT/2K/XP
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Jetico Personal Firewall 2.0.0.15 beta


A firewall that offers you three-layer protection, configurable event logs, reports, plus the option to view and edit the firewall configuration.- Protect your computer against hackers and malicious software when networked or connected to the Internet.- Choose a pre-defined Security Policy.- Edit existing Security Policy (i.e. the firewall rule set configuration).- Create your own Security Policy.- Monitor running applications that access the network.- Monitor selected/all network packets as well as selected network events.
Developer:Jetico, Inc Updated:28.10.2006 Price:Trial, $ Size:3.54 MB OS:2K/XP

ConvertXToDVD 2.1.5


A one-click tool to convert and burn movie files to video DVD. It supports subtitles, advanced options, included burn engine, fast and quality encoder, and automatic menu. The aspect ratio can be automatically selected or forced to a specific format. The program works for NTSC and PAL video formats and creates chapters automatically. Multiple audio tracks are supported.- Supported video formats: DivX, Xvid, MPEG4, MOV, AVI, WMV, streaming video, and more.- Supported audio formats: AC3, DTS, PCM, OGG, MP3, and more.- Can merge up to 4 hours of material from several movies or episodes.- Handles subtitles files (.SRT).- Video format choice: NTSC, PAL, or automatic.- Picture output: Widescreen, Fullscreen, or automatic.- Automatic chapter creation and edition.- Fast preview mode to check if the source is loaded correctly.- Save the DVD structure on hard drive or burn it to a blank DVD.- Reliable burn engine integrated (supports all DVD formats).- Customizable interface (themes, dockable windows).- Variable options and settings for advanced users.Limitations of the trial version: it will integrate a watermark into the DVD, and encoding is a bit slower than in the registered version.
Developer:Vso-Software Updated:28.10.2006 Price:Trial, $29.99 Size:6.19 MB OS:98/ME/NT/2K/XP

Browser Hijack Retaliator 4.5.0 Build 471


Description by the Software Developer:"Anti Browser Hijack Software. Real-time protection for your Internet Explorer Home Page, Search Page, Search Bar and Favorites. As soon as an application attempts to modify those settings, you will be alerted by popup dialog and have the option to allow or block the change. The program also provides access to cookie and cache deletion."
Developer:Zamaan’s Software Updated:28.10.2006 Price:Free Size:2.99 MB OS:98/ME/2K/XP

MediaMonkey 2.5.5.980 Beta


Description by the Software Developer:"MediaMonkey is an easy-to-use music manager and media jukebox for serious music collectors and iPod users. It catalogs your CDs, OGG, WMA, MPC, FLAC, APE, WAV and MP3 audio files. It looks up missing Album Art and track information via Freedb and the web, and includes an intelligent tag editor and an automated file and directory renamer to organize your music library. It includes a CD ripper, CD Burner, and audio converter for saving music, and manual or automated playlist editors for creating music mixes. Its player automatically adjusts volume levels so that you don't have continually fiddle with the volume control and supports hundreds of Winamp plug-ins and visualizations; or if you prefer, it can use Winamp as the default player. It also includes portable audio device synchronization that allows you to quickly synch tracks and playlists with iPods and other portable audio devices."
Developer:Ventis Media Updated:28.10.2006 Price:Free Size:4.81 MB OS:98/ME/NT/2K/XP

MailScanner 4.56-8.1

Description by the Software Developer:"MailScanner is an email virus scanner, vulnerability protector, and spam tagger. It supports the Postfix, Sendmail, Exim, Qmail, and ZMailer MTAs, and the Sophos, McAfee, F-Prot, F-Secure, CommandAV, InoculateIT, Inoculan, eTrust, Kaspersky, Nod32, AntiVir, BitDefender, RAV, Panda, DrWeb, ClamAV, and other anti-virus scanners.MailScanner uses SpamAssassin for highly successful spam identification, and is designed to handle denial of service."
Developer:Julian Field Updated:28.10.2006 Price:Free Size:n/a OS:*NIX
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