Software and Tools

Is your computer running slow? JumpstartMyPC.com offers you the clean up utilities you need to fix it as well as some additional programs to help you get the most out of your PC.

Below, you will find a list of applications (organized by category) that we have found through testing and research. It is our goal to share our knowledge with others, so we decided to provide links to software and tools with anyone who wants to use them.**

Anti-Virus

Anti-Malware

System Performance

Email

File Sharing and Backups

Portable Applications

Anti-Virus
Protect your computer BEFORE a virus finds a way in. These great, FREE anti-virus programs are a big time saver and a big money saver.

Program	General Description	Web Site Link	Download Link
avast! Free Antivirus	Provides desktop security and data protection. Detects and removes all forms of spyware, rootkits and trojans. FREE	http://www.avast.com/	Software
AVG Free	Award-winning antivirus and antispyware Automatic updates keep your protection current Phishing protection FREE	http://free.avg.com	Software

Anti-Malware
Malware (malicious software) - software that is designed specifically to disrupt and/or damage a computer system. Protect your PC now with these FREE programs.

Program	General Description	Web Site Link	Download
Spybot Search and Destroy	Removes spyware, a threat not always covered by common anti-virus applications. Finds spyware that other programs might not see. FREE	http://www.safer-networking.org	Software
Web of Trust (WOT)	Browser add-on that warns of untrustworthy sites Lightweight application, so it won't slow your PC Read our article about WOT - click here FREE	http://www.mywot.com/	Software
IObit Security 360	Advanced protection against malware and spyware Real-time protection and frequent updating for prevention of "zero-day" security threats FREE	http://www.iobit.com/security360	Software

System Performance
Over time, unwanted files collect on your PC and rob your system of its speed and hard drive space. Here are the FREE clean up utilities you need to fix that PC and increase it's performance.

Program	General Description	Web Site Link	Download
CCleaner	System optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. Removes unused files from your system. Also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. NOW with support for 64-bit systems. FREE	http://www.ccleaner.com/	Software
Abexo Registry Cleaner	There is no cleanup ability within the Registry (Windows component) to remove bad or outdated entries. A "dirty" registry slows down your PC. Removes the obsolete registry entries and fixes the errors. FREE	http://abexo-free-registry-cleaner.en.softonic.com/	Software
Auslogics Disk Defrag	Easy to use - set it and forget it with scheduled defrags Fast - defrags completed more quickly than Windows Disk Defrag tool FREE	http://www.auslogics.com	Software
Revo Uninstaller	Uninstall ALL components of unused programs List view of installed programs with more information than the traditional "Add/Remove" Windows program FREE	http://www.revouninstaller.cm	Software

Email
Everyone uses email. Now get the most out of your email with these great, FREE programs that will help you manage your messages and contacts.

Program	General Description	Web Site Link	Download
Thunderbird	Local application - check email from almost any service. Works with popular email servers (hotmail, gmail, etc.). Automatically updates as new versions are introduced. Enhanced security features to keep you protected. FREE	http://www.mozillamessaging.com/en-US/thunderbird/	Software
XOBNI	Outlook plugin only (for now) Search email and people faster than you can type Contact info, profile pictures, company info, job titles all organized automatically Automatically searches the web for information about your contacts (Facebook, LinkedIn and more) FREE	http://www.xobni.com/	Software

File Sharing and Backups
You have files and you need to manage and share them. Here are some great, FREE tools for keeping your files handy and protected.

Program	General Description	Web Site Link	Download
Dropbox	Save and access files from multiple computers or via the web. Encrypted to protect your personal information. 2GB FREE	http://www.getdropbox.com	Software

Portable Applications
Here are some of the most popular, lightweight programs out. They are very small, but very powerful and as always, they are FREE. Put them on a jump drive and have them with you no matter where you go.

Program	General Description	Web Site Link	Download
Auslogics Task Manager Portable	Provide comprehensive yet easy to understand information about running applications, processes and services. FREE	http://www.auslogics.com	Software
Auslogics Disk Defrag Portable	Does not need to be installed. Run straight from a jump drive. Great if you are on a PC with no permissions to install software. FREE	http://www.auslogics.com	Software
SUPERAntiSpyware Portable Scanner	Detect and remove over 1,000,000 spyware/malware infections. The scanner contains the latest definitions so you do not need internet access to scan. FREE	http://www.superantispyware.com	Software

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** Please note that we are not the developers of any of these programs and are not responsible for any problems you encounter when using them.

Software and Tools

Anti-Virus Protect your computer BEFORE a virus finds a way in. These great, FREE anti-virus programs are a big time saver and a big money saver.

Anti-Malware Malware (malicious software) - software that is designed specifically to disrupt and/or damage a computer system. Protect your PC now with these FREE programs.

System Performance Over time, unwanted files collect on your PC and rob your system of its speed and hard drive space. Here are the FREE clean up utilities you need to fix that PC and increase it's performance.

Email Everyone uses email. Now get the most out of your email with these great, FREE programs that will help you manage your messages and contacts.