Oldversion.com

It is said that software upgrades represent always a good thing, sometimes overloaded with unnecessary options, and worse with updated parts of code "spyware", acts to control behavior or user data and send them to the producer. Oldversion.com is a site that tries to collect the old versions of software for those who, for some reason, wants to restore them.

Oldversion.com

Tiny Personal Firewall 6.5

Tiny Personal Firewall is a firewall that protects your PC from remote attacks via the Internet.
Tiny Personal Firewall is very fast and provides good performance in terms of bandwidth. Has achieved excellent results in all tests that measure the effectiveness of a software firewall. The program offers a good chance of configuration (set of custom firewall rules) and a good procedure log.
Nevertheless it must be said that Tiny Personal Firewall offers advanced filtering (Java/Java script, pop-up ...), nor the ability to remove a few doors from the control of the program. Tiny does not offer a very detailed log of the attacks finally conceded. In any case, the software is free for personal use!

Tiny Personal Firewall is also offered with a comprehensive manual in English. The manual can be downloaded here (PDF, 310 KB).

Tiny Personal Firewall 6.5

SpywareBlaster 4.4

SpywareBlaster is a free program that can prevent the installation of ActiveX spyware from any web page.
The program is able to operate without interfering with the functioning of ActiveX "benign".
SpywareBlaster protects you from any Service ActiveX spyware already on your system and is able to avoid the storage of cookies on your personal computer that can track your habits on the Net.

The content within SpywareBlaster database contains detailed information on each ActiveX control spyware now known.
Like many other programs in this category, SpywareBlaster also must be kept up to date using periodically, depending on the Check for Updates.

SpywareBlaster 4.4

SpyBot-S&D 1.6.3

SpyBot is a software that, as the most popular Ad-Aware can find and remove all the spy file used by Windows programs, which are exploited by our personal computer to collect information about our tastes and websites visited.

The program detects and removes all the more intrusive advertising systems included in some software, including utility-spyware and software used to log keystrokes (keyloggers). In addition, you can remove the marks left when using the personal computer (cookies, history, websites visited, temporary files, and more ...).
Spybot comes with an attractive.

Compared to other programs in this category, SpyBot differs in that to provide a scanned folder of files downloaded from the Internet so you can check if one or more applications taken contain spyware components.
To update the software make sure to use the built-in SpyBot.

SpyBot-S&D 1.6.3

Kerio Personal Firewall 4.5.916

Kerio Personal Firewall (KPF) is a software that acts as a filter between the personal computer and the Internet. It was developed to adequately control both inbound traffic to that output. All applications to communicate with the Internet are immediately recognized fact: the attempts to exchange data (in the case of "trojan horses" or other malicious software are not allowed ...) are blocked immediately and reported to you which can set, if desired, a custom security rule.

Kerio Personal Firewall is based on the experience gained from Tiny Personal Firewall (the user interface and many settings just the same) while maintaining its completely free for personal use.

Kerio Personal Firewall 4.5.916

KaZaA Lite 2.7

Kazaa Lite is a clone of Kazaa, a program that lets you share music files, videos, pictures and more (file sharing) with users from around the world.
Kazaa Lite is a version completely free of spyware and that respects your privacy.
Distributed free of charge.

KaZaA Lite 2.7

Diet Kaza 2.0

Diet Kaza is an add-on free and legal (as stated by the authors of the software) for users of Kazaa, Grokster and Morpheus, famous programs for exchanging files online (file sharing).
Diet Kaza allows you to remove Kazaa, Morpheus and Grokster all the components developed by third parties (spyware), all banners, pop-ups and so on.
The program even allows you to speed up the time needed to collect files from the network used by file sharing software mentioned above.

Diet Kaza 2.0

Agnitum Outpost Firewall 7.0.1

Agnitum Outpost Firewall is a powerful firewall - less well known than "competitors" ZoneAlarm, Norton Personal Firewall, Kerio, Sygate - but has proved a powerful, easy to use and, above all, efficient.

This firewall can not protect themselves only by attempts to gain access to your personal computer, perpetrated by "hackers" and other bad people, but also to defend themselves against other dangers of the Internet: cookies, banner ads too "invasive" virus distributed via Email, spyware and so on...

The program offers a open support for the addition of new plug-in: This feature allows developers all over the world to add new functionality to Outpost.
The firewall allows you to perform operations on attachments to e-mail filtering and detects attempts to scan ports on your personal computer.

The basic version of Outpost is completely free. It still available on the website of the manufacturer, even a more advanced Pro version (fee).

Agnitum Outpost Firewall 7.0.1

Ad-aware 6.0 Personal build 181

AD-aware 6.0 to delete from your hard drive so-called "DLL-spy". These are DLLs that enable certain programs (called "spyware"), from our personal computer to collect information about our tastes and websites visited and transmit them via the Internet. AD-aware allows you to search for and delete any reference to such file-spy. The program is able to recognize all the main methods of acquiring information at the time used.

Ad-aware 6.0 Personal build 181

Advanced Anti Keylogger 3.7

Advanced Anti Keylogger is a powerful program - although it is extremely easy to use - which allows you to find the activities of any keyloggers that may be present on the system.

Recall that the keyloggers are software that can track all actions that are under your personal computer. In particular, they record all the keys are pressed while using the computer. These tools enable then to check what actions have been completed with your computer, especially if you suspect that this has been used for illegal purposes or in any way improper. It should be emphasized that these instruments should be used only by those who have the title and the rule of law.
The other side of the front: how you can defend against those who get in an unauthorized manner, keyloggers on our personal computers? As you can notice the presence of these "intruders"?

First, it should be emphasized as well as keyloggers are, of course, normal Windows programs, as are the applications we use daily to write text, graphics, photos, surf the Net Since keyloggers programs, these must necessarily leave a trace on the system.

Keyloggers "smarter" (as well as some worms, viruses make use of keyloggers ...!) not be identified between applications or between the processes listed in Task Manager window (Ctrl+Alt+DEL).

Advanced Anti Keylogger is able to intercept all attempts to logging keystrokes by the user. Because the software is not based on a database (as in the case of the most popular anti-spyware ...) but intercepts the Windows API functions used by the keylogger, it can happen that are flagged as suspicious, the activities of software. For this reason, the user - similar to what happens with a firewall - can set up rules that allow you to block or allow the activities of certain applications.

Advanced Anti Keylogger 3.7

XP-AntiSpy 3.97-9

XP-AntiSpy is a small program that allows you to disable certain communication features included in Windows XP and Windows 2000.

Within the operating system are, for example, certain features such as "Automatic Updates" that allow you to automatically connect to Microsoft servers to check for updates.

If you do not like this you can disable any communication feature of Windows XP, including those installed by various programs (such as those included with Windows Media Player or Internet Explorer).

XP-AntiSpy 3.97-9

ExeLock Express 1.01a

ExeLock Express is the freeware version of ExeLock, a program for compression, encryption and security for files and documents.

ExeLock Express allows you to password-protect any executable file (.exe 32-bit) qualiasi application. This makes it possible to ensure that unauthorized persons will not be able to start a dedicated software (each time you start the executable protected, you will be prompted to enter your secret password set by ExeLock Express).
Very easy to use, registration is required if you decide to continue using the program.

ExeLock Express 1.01a

Symantec NoScript

The worm, you know, are becoming increasingly popular through the mail. All these viruses have something in common: the use of scripting technology for Windows that allows you to perform, relatively simple operations of any kind. This technology is used by the worm to damage your computer "victim".

If, for personal purposes, does not use scripting techniques, NoScript will allow you to turn off one-click the Windows Scripting Host script interpreter that this "standard" in every version of Windows (from 1998 onwards...).

The script execution will be reactivated, again using NoScript, anytime.

Symantec NoScript

Symantec Klez Removal Tool 1.0.11

A free tool developed by Symantec that can detect the presence of the Klez virus in its most common variants and possibly eliminate the click of a mouse.

This program must be considered as a last resort "and should in no way" replace the use of antivirus software.

Symantec Klez Removal Tool 1.0.11

Swat It

Swat It is a totally free program that allows you to search on their personal computers, the presence of any virus or trojan programs still able to communicate to third parties personal data stored on our hard drives.

The program can remove over 4000 different Trojan and its variants.

One of the strengths of Swat It is the update: you can periodically download the information to detect the trojan recent discovery.

To update the program (File Signatures) is sufficient to use the Update button.

Swat It

Spam CSI 4.0.6

Spam CSI - Crime Scene Investigator treats Spam like a "computer crime".
The program is based on the fact that most spam (unsolicited messages that often receive e-mail invitations to visit porn sites, chain letters, promises of miraculous gains, information on illegal ... ) include links to specific websites.

Spam CSI will scan your inbox (POP3) to research links "suspects" present in e-mails.
The program evaluates each message, as well as by the links to external resources, if any, even using a database of 1200 words often used by spammers and a proprietary system scan and identification of suspicious emails.

The database is fully customizable: you are free to add, in its discretion, allow new rules to eliminate the fly all the unwanted messages.

Is not a program for beginners, given the advanced features it contains, which provides the user.

Therefore we suggest the use for experienced users.

Spam CSI 4.0.6

Scrip Trap 1.03

Scripts are small programs that let you perform many operations at the operating system. Can be compared, in a sense, the MS DOS batch file that allowed (and still can) to conduct a series of actions in succession (run files and applications, delete files, create folders, etc.).

Scripts are therefore extremely useful, nevertheless can be used to perform actions malicious or otherwise harmful to the personal computer and stored information.
The Visual Basic Script is very much used by viruses such as worms and other malicious applications.

The software intercepts ScripTrap scripts when they attempt to perform any operation.
It can then decide to check the script with antivirus software before you run it or not.

ScripTrap is therefore excellent for bare worm increasingly channeled through the mail.

ScripTrap can also intercept macros inside Word documents or Excel. Also the macros are in fact often used to perform malicious actions on your personal computer.

Scrip Trap 1.03

Script Sentry 2.7.1

Scripts are small programs that let you perform many operations at the operating system. Can be compared, in a sense, the MS DOS batch file that allowed (and still can) to conduct a series of actions in succession (run files and applications, delete files, create folders, etc..).

Scripts are therefore extremely useful, nevertheless can be used to perform actions malicious or otherwise harmful to the personal computer and stored information.
The Visual Basic Script is very much used by viruses such as worms and other malicious applications.

Software Script Sentry intercepts scripts when they attempt to perform any operation.
Script Sentry, in fact, acts as a filter between the Internet and the Windows Scripting Host (the "engine" that allows scripts to be executed) and can be configured in great detail in order to detect any potentially damaging actions.

Script Sentry supports a large number of scripts in addition to the VBS script allows you to analyze scripts JS, HTA and many others. It can also associate .DOC. XLS to ScriptSentry so as to expose any script "harmful" stored in them. The program does not replace, however, the installation of a normal antivirus software.
Script Sentry requires the presence of libraries Visual Basic 6.

Script Sentry 2.7.1

RNAV 2003 Norton Antivirus Remover

RNAV 2003 is a utility that allows you to manually delete all program files, keys and values entered in the registry by the installation procedure of any version of Norton Antivirus (5.0/2000/2001/2002/2003).

The program does not remove files and registry keys related to antivirus definitions (signature) or other shared files but is essential when it is not possible to uninstall Norton AntiVirus by using the Add/Remove Programs ... Windows (or the uninstall from the bootable CD ROM with Norton Antivirus).

RNAV is useful if you can not, for example, to install on your system, a new version of Norton Antivirus or other antivirus software (you receive an error message that informs about the presence of another virus).

RNAV 2003 Norton Antivirus Remover

Net Activity Diagram (NAD)

Net Activity Diagram (NAD) is a program that is compatible with all versions of Windows (including XP), which is responsible for monitoring the activity on your computer during your Internet connection. NAD is able to control the main Internet protocols (TCP and UDP) and displays in real time the amount of information transferred.

Equipped with a comfortable user interface, offers complete control over the process of displaying statistics on the Internet.

Net Activity Diagram (NAD)