Online Virus Scan

AVG FREE - ANTI VIRUS. In the past OK but now tends to slow things down and misses things. Doesn't deal with trojans and malware

Zone Alarm Free Firewall  Not sure if this would be an improvement on the firewall within XP, Vista or Win7. If unsure, trust in MS.

Google Pack

Firewall Test

Microsoft security essentials -  Free from MS. Designed to protect against viruses, trojans, malware and malicious software  - not bad - recommended if you have no money. 

For the latest threats to Windows see www

Tune up your PC from Microsoft tuneup.htm

Malware Remover from microsoft

Ping test

CCleaner Removes unused files from your system- good kit

Internet Speed Test

spybot anti spyware

Fix your own printer

Print cartridges cheap!

Foxit reader. Fast pdf reader

Mozilla Firefox browser latest version

Thunderbird Email handling package

VideoLan - Free DVD playing software

CD burner XP free software that allows you burn CDs and DVDs. Before downloading this you will need to download (dot net v2)  a programming language from microsoft

Ubuntu - Linux based operating system - simple and easy to use

Xubuntu - Linux based operating system - uses less resources than Ubuntu

Open Office free writing, spreadsheet &  presentation  software

WOT - Web of trust - good protection when deciding what website to visit