Autorun Virus Remover 3.1 Build 0719

Thursday, July 19, 2012

The fight against the Autorun virus continues, this time with a dedicated solution supposed to add a new security layer to your computer.

Baptized Autorun Virus Remover, this new software utility scans both the computer and the removable drives and not only that it removes the existing infections, but it also immunizes USB drives and local disks.

First-time users will have to follow a simple wizard that guides them through their first computer scanning process, thus helping the app make sure the machine and the removable drives that are plugged in are not infected.

The scanning takes less than 3 minutes and, if everything goes the right way, you should be ready to open the app even faster than that.

The interface of the app is just classic and lets you either initiate a scan, analyze the running processes, play a little bit with the settings or fix the system in case you're already infected and you wish to repair task manager, regedit, disabled “Folder Options” or exe file associations.

As said, Autorun Virus Remover also comes with a dedicated tool to immunize USB drives and local disks, so you just have to pick the drive you want and click apply.

On the other hand, there's also a dedicated to unlock USB devices, disable usage of removable units or writing data to the USB storage devices.

Everything went pretty smooth during our test and we experienced absolutely no issues, but Windows 7 users should keep in mind that they have to right-click the executable file or the shortcut and hit the Run as Administrator option.

Overall, Autorun Virus Remover is one of the most advanced Autorun fighters we've seen until now and in case you're still struggling to deal with this type of infection, this tool should get the job done.

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Zemana AntiLogger [DISCOUNT: 25% OFF!] 1.9.3.200

Zemana AntiLogger is a software solution developed especially to prevent information theft, providing a powerful package of security tools designed to protect users.

Although a security app, this is not an antivirus, but it could collaborate with such a software solution to deliver the most advanced defense for one's computer. It is able to detect keyloggers, screen loggers, webcam loggers and clipboard loggers without slowing down Windows and, more importantly, without affecting the activity of other security tools that might be installed on the system.

Users undoubtedly feel a lot more secure when Zemana AntiLogger runs in the background, especially since it is able to detect all the utilities that may record the computer activity.

The application comprises multiple dedicated tools to protect against a wide range of computer loggers, but also the advanced “System Defense Module” for real time protection.

It sometimes gives some false alarms, but that’s only preventive, so the user has the ability to set up rules for each application running on the PC, which means the app no longer bothers them again after that.


The interface is pretty simple and although it is a security tool, all features are displayed in a pretty easy to understand method. The Settings menu is a large one, allowing users to customize the security options, as well as the way the application receives updates. However, beginner users with little to no computer skills are advised to leave the settings to default, as the performance of the software is not affected..

Zemana AntiLogger is very light on computer resources and it is able to join forces with many security solutions. There is only a handful of suites it is not compatible with that do not get along with it, but most of the renowned antivirus solutions can work side-by-side with Zemana AntiLogger without any issues.

To sum it up, Zemana AntiLogger seems to be the missing piece of the puzzle for protecting one's computer against malware threats. Complemented by a powerful antivirus and firewall, it can make for all-around combination for protecting the PC.

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Combofix (Latest)

Friday, July 13, 2012

Combofix is frequently updated, so we only provide a direct link to the author to ensure you are getting the latest version. Be sure to download it every time you need Combofix so you have the most recent version.

ComboFix is a program, created by sUBs, that scans your computer for known malware, and when found, attempts to clean these infections automatically. In addition to being able to remove a large amount of the most common and current malware, ComboFix also displays a report that can be used by trained helpers to remove malware that is not automatically removed by the program. 

You should not run ComboFix unless you are specifically asked to by a helper. Also, due to the power of this tool it is strongly advised that you do not attempt to act upon any of the information displayed by ComboFix without supervision from someone who has been properly trained. If you do so, it may lead to problems with the normal functionality of your computer.

It is also understood that the use of ComboFix is done at your own risk.

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McAfee AVERT Stinger 10.2.0.694

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Having an antivirus solution installed on the computer is definitely a necessity to ensure that one's PC is protected against malware attacks and infections. However, this protection can be doubled by a specialized removal tool, such as McAfee AVERT Stinger.

This application is meant to detect and remove a number of viruses easier than a traditional antivirus solution, without needing any intricate configuration.

McAfee AVERT Stinger does not require users to install it on their PC, which comes in quite handy, especially considering that viruses often attempt to block installation of security tools. It is delivered as a stand-alone executable file that can be directly double-clicked for running.

The interface is minimal and no user should have any problems using it. There are only a few buttons at the top of main and only window, one of which is the Preferences one, window that gives access to several settings regarding the application.

McAfee AVERT Stinger is a straightforward tool that is developed specifically to fight against certain types of infections. It can detect multiple Autorun viruses, but also Generic Downloaders and FakeAlert infections.

The scanning process can take a while to complete, but it depends on the amount of data stored on the computer – a full hard disk might even require more than an hour or two for a complete scan to finish. The duration of a scan is also influenced by the sensitivity level set by the user for the heuristic network check, as well as the targets McAfee AVERT Stinger is meant to process.

The application is not quite friendly with computer resources and probably it was not even supposed to be considering its only job is to detect viruses and kill them all.

As a conclusion, those who are struggling to get rid of a virus that cannot be removed by any stand-alone antivirus solution, McAfee AVERT Stinger is a freeware tool that can be worth a try.

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