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Before
downloading or installing any files, please read the file
description carefully, viewing any related "readme" and/or "release
notes" files, and be sure that the particular file is appropriate for your
particular hardware configuration and operating system (please refer to
the Quick Setup Guide that shipped with your system.)
These
files (current as of the shipping date of your system) are already included on
the Drivers & Programs disc that shipped with your system. If
this CD or DVD is damaged or lost, we will be happy to mail a copy to you at no cost. Please
always contact us
to request a copy of the Drivers & Programs disc, or if you are not sure whether a
particular file should be installed on your computer.
Note: These
downloadable files or links to manufacturer download web sites are
provided "as is" and are listed here as a courtesy to our customers.
All files are the intellectual property of their respective manufacturers
and no file alterations nor file redistribution is permitted. The
respective manufacturers and
tastycomputers.com™ assume no
liability for lost revenue or profit, loss of use, lost or corrupt data,
or for any damages to or sums paid by the customer to third parties as a
result of using any of these files.
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Lavasoft® Ad-Aware
Ad-Aware
2007 remains the most popular anti-spyware product for computer users around
the world, with nearly one million downloads every week. Lavasoft's® free
anti-spyware version provides you with advanced protection against spyware that
secretly attaches and takes control of your computer, resulting in aggressive
advertising pop-ups, sluggish computer activity, even identify theft through
stolen bank details, passwords, and credit card account numbers. This free
Personal edition allows you to run a manual spyware/adware scan on your
computer when you choose. If you want real-time scanning capabilities
(while browsing live), consider upgrading to Ad-Aware Pro for real-time
protection against spyware, all the time.
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PC Pitstop™
Has
your PC begun acting sluggish? Are strange windows inexplicably popping up
on your screen? Do you have to reboot your computer because of errors and
lockups? The PC Pitstop free online computer checkup and diagnostics tool
can help you detect and fix many common computer problems, as well as ranking
your system's raw performance compared to other similar systems out there.
Our tests check out your PC looking for security risks, Windows configuration
issues, or performance problems. The test uses a small ActiveX utility that you
load before starting the testing; it takes less than a minute to download, and
you're on your way to a faster PC. The full check-up measures disk
fragmentation, checks available system resources, analyzes device drivers,
benchmarks the CPU, memory, video, disk, and Internet connection, looks for
viruses and spyware in running software, and checks for common security
problems. The analysis doesn't change any settings on your PC, and you'll be
able to review our advice before making any changes. Once the tests are
complete, you'll get a detailed report with advice, plus an inventory of your
PC's hardware and software setup. They add new features all the time so
please bookmark the site and return for a visit or tune-up every month--or more
often.
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Microsoft® Windows Defender
Windows
Defender is a free Microsoft® program that helps protect your computer against
pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other
unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system
that recommends actions against spyware when it's detected and minimizes
interruptions and helps you stay productive. The software uses automatic
definition updates provided by Microsoft analysts to help detect and remove new
threats as the threats are identified. Defender now includes 2 free
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