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for the week of: January 04Downloads

1.
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
Antivirus Software1,902,231
2.
Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus
Antivirus Software580,253
3.
Ad-Aware 2008
Spyware Removers567,288
4.
avast! Home Edition
Antivirus Software408,515
5.
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
Spyware Removers351,218
6.
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
Spyware Removers351,218
7.
Spybot - Search & Destroy
Spyware Removers195,530
8.
Trend Micro HijackThis
Spyware Removers56,507
9.
SpywareBlaster
Spyware Removers45,495

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Release date

MyUSBonly Jan 06
Privacy Software
Opera Password Recovery Jan 06
Privacy Software
KaKa Folder Protector Jan 06
Encryption Software
AVG Professional AntiVirus Definitions Jan 06
Antivirus Software
Dialupass Jan 06
Encryption Software
Sandboxie Jan 06
Privacy Software
Norman Malware Cleaner Jan 06
Privacy Software
Ad-Aware 2008 Definition File Jan 06
Spyware Removers
NOD32 ThreatSense Update Jan 06
Antivirus Software
McAfee VirusScan Definition Jan 06
Antivirus Software

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1.
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
Protect your computer from viruses and malicious programs.
2.
avast! Home Edition
Scan your computer for viruses, worms, and Trojan horses.
3.
Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus
Detect and eliminate viruses, get free protection for home users.
4.
RoboForm
Reduce multiple passwords to one single item.
5.
Trend Micro HijackThis
Scan the Registry and hard drive for spyware.
6.
AVG Anti-Virus
Protect your computer from viruses and malicious programs.
7.
Norton AntiVirus 2009
Protect yourself from all forms of online viruses.
8.
CounterSpy
Scan your computer for spyware and malware without using much system resources.
9.
McAfee SiteAdvisor for Internet Explorer
Add safety ratings to sites and search results to protect against adware, spam, and online scams.
10.
Comodo Firewall Pro
Protect your PC from harmful threats.

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