Do you have favorite freeware to share?

I just use the SAS free version. I know there are some users that use MBAM, SAS, and a AV program in real time.
I have done that in the past myself, but I don't feel the need for the pro version of SAS at this time. You can find a lot of comments on the web from people that run both in real time with AV and have no conflicts
I'm thinking that SAS has changed a lot sense you used it Rich.

 

There was a time when I ran Sas Pro, Mbam Pro and Nod32 and never had any issues with conflicts. I have occasional run Sas as an additional Malware scanner and while the gui is much different I don't find the program much different recently.

 

I don't understand " I don't find the programs much different" Programs are always up dating and changing. Adding definitions ect.
Every time I run SAS it up dates. Every time I manually run MBAM it up dates??

 

Your antivirus program updates on a regular basis because the hackers update their attacks on a regular basis.
The more frequent they update the better.

 

There are two different types of updates Gary with an AntiMalware program. Definition updates occur daily but they do not in essence change a program, they change what their programs detect is all producing no visible change in their actions. Program updates which are less frequent can change the physical program as to how it looks and what it does but the basic features of SAS that I see are no different than it ever was.

 

So you are saying that SAS is no different then it was at conception. Sorry, but I disagree!

 

I would say there are a lot of differences over the time of conception!
https://www.superantispyware.com/producthistory.html?id=SUPERANTISPYWARE

 

But you just said you haven't used it much? But yes the gui or interface may look a bit different but the functions are no different than they were 10 years ago.

 

Thanks for posting that and proving my point by doing so. The only thing I see new is "System Investigator - Shows what's running on your PC in a new and exciting way. Customers and technicians can use this tool to quickly determine if a file on the system is potentially malware." Not sure that is needed, just run the scan and let it pull up what it pulls up, that's what we need AntiMalware programs for. The basic program is no different.


In all those years and you showed all the definitions updates which is 95% of what Sas is doing.

 

If you want a great freeware program that has some great tools and also scans your PC for malware try the new SAS.
It's a great program. If you think you need another layer of protection, spend 10$ and run it in real time.
It will run just fine a long side your AV. The System Investigator is also a great new feature. SAS is always improving; maybe not as well known as MBAM, but they do a great job.Check out the tools section in SAS. After going though all this, I think I'm going to get the paid version!

 

Hi! Spent all afternoon trying to help senior recover a deleted file. The senior cut and pasted instead of copy and paste.
To make a long story short, down loaded recuva. Was my first time using this software. I was really impressed even though we couldn't recover the file. My advice is always copy and paste if the file is important to you.
Any way I want to add this freeware to this thread. Looks like a great program to me when you screw up, and delete a file accidentally.
recuca! here's safe down load site. No Pup's !

https://www.piriform.com/recuva/download

 

Hi Gary, try "file undelete".
I have had recuva for some years.
This is my choice.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/filerecovery/gr/glary-undelete-review.htm

 

Recuva is a good free program but recently I had my eyes opened when Recuva failed to bring back the users data on a desktop where "Recover My Files" brought back almost 1000 pictures and files, unfortunately it is not free and it reminded me there is a difference.
http://www.recovermyfiles.com/

 

AppRemover is one my go to for Removal of expired or unwanted security applications and potentially unwanted applications like peer-to-peer file sharing clients and toolbars.

http://www.appremover.com/

Here's the canned I used in the past. On how to use this tool.


Download AppRemover and run it.

Click Next >>



Ensure "Remove Security Application" is collected and click Next >>



AppRemover will scan all the security applications on your PC


Select Any AVG entries from the applications offered and click Next >> twice.


Follow any further on-screen instructions. If asked to reboot,please do so.

Note: Please do not browse the internet or open any email attachments until your Anti-Virus is re-installed

 

Awesome Product, thanks Kenny!

 

You're welcome Rich....

 

Hi guys! You could use the Like !I did!! Can't wait to try the software on a seniors PC!

 

Have a lot more neat and helpful applications and batch files/script files Gary. There in my super duper file safe.......

 

Cool! @Kenny94 Keep them coming friend. I'm always ready to learn new things!

 

Wireless Network Watcher is a good one. In case someone nearby is on your network. Works on all windows platforms. shows all computers connected to your network.

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_watcher.html