Recommended Software

Our technicians have worked on many thousands of computer systems and used many utility programs over the last 20 years.  To do our job we rely on various software utilities to perform tasks such as Virus detection and removal, Malware and Spyware removal, Data backup and recovery, Registry cleanup and optimization, Hard Disk optimization, Internet browsing, Email clients, Office suites, File utilities, and others.

Our Technicians have tested the following programs for their effectiveness, ease of use, and efficent use of your computer's resources. And pronounce them to be.

avast! antivirus Professional Edition software represents complete virus protection, offering full desktop security including a resident shield with anti-spyware technology. It can be downloaded and used free of charge for a 60-day trial period. At the end of the trial period, a license key must be purchased to continue using the product, which will be then valid for a further 1, 2, or 3 years. Daily automatic updates ensure continous data protection against all types of malware and spyware.

Lavasoft Ad-Aware Plus Aniversary Edition With the rapidly changing malware landscape of today, you need a solid solution that’s quick to respond and react. Ad-Aware Plus detects over 2 million known threats as well as unknown and emerging threats – to ensure your security.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is an anti-malware application that can thoroughly remove even the most advanced malware. It includes a number of features, including a built in protection monitor that blocks malicious processes before they even start.

Activating the full version unlocks realtime protection, scheduled scanning, and scheduled updating. For consumers and personal use, it is a one time fee of $24.95. For corporate and business customers, annual licenses are required, please see our Corporate Licensing program.

CCleaner is a system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. Additionally it contains a fully featured registry cleaner. But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware!

And remember like all Piriform products, CCleaner is completely free for both corporate and individual use.

Recuva (pronounced "recover") is a freeware Windows utility to restore files that have been accidentally deleted from your computer. This includes files emptied from the Recycle bin as well as images and other files that have been deleted by user error from digital camera memory cards or MP3 players. It will even bring back files that have been deleted by bugs, crashes and viruses!

Like all other Piriform products, Recuva is completely free for both commercial and personal use.

Defraggler! differs from other defrag tools on the market, by enabling you to quickly and simply defrag the files you want to, without having to process the whole drive. Simply run it, select the file and defragment in seconds. No more struggling with the Windows defragmentation tool!

And remember like all Piriform products, Defraggler is completely free for both corporate and individual use.

Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.

SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition is 100% Free and will detect and remove thousands of Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, KeyLoggers, Dialers, Hi-Jackers, and Worms. SUPERAntiSpyware features many unique and powerful technologies and removes spyware threats that other applications fail to remove.

SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition does not include real-time blocking or scheduled scanning.

SUPERAntiSpyware Professional will detect and remove thousands of Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, KeyLoggers, Dialers, Hi-Jackers, and Worms. SUPERAntiSpyware features many unique and powerful technologies and removes spyware threats that other applications fail to remove.

SUPERAntiSpyware Professional includes Real-Time Blocking of threats, Scheduled Scanning, and Free Unlimited Customer Service via e-mail.

Download a Driver Detective Trial Today! With Driver Detective’s access to a database of over 5 million computer device associated drivers, Driver Detective continues to rank first in the computer driver update industry. Driver Detective provides manufacturer specific drivers via a user friendly web based utility. It saves its customers frustration and extensive time associated with driver updates by providing everything via one easily-navigated site.

The Fonts.com™ store from Monotype Imaging offers more than 100,000 font products for you to preview, purchase and download. You can also learn about new typeface releases and discover typographic tips and techniques.

Webroot Spy Sweeper is internationally recognized for excellence, ease of use and value. With more than 45 awards and counting, Webroot Spy Sweeper is the best-selling computer security software on the market.

• Most comprehensive antispyware solution available - 360 degrees of protection
• Continuous monitoring stops spyware before it can attack
• Advanced detection and removal capabilities for stubborn spyware
• Eight time winner of the PC Magazine Editors Choice Award
• FREE customer support