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FreeFixer for Windows

  • Free

  • In English
  • V 1.19
  • 2.5

    (8)
  • Security Status

Detect and remove malicious software from your PC

Us software fanatics know that not all programs are amazing and that sometimes you can end up installing stuff that wants to do bad things to your computer.Due to the very nature of spyware, malware and trojans, spotting these evil apps can be tricky, but there are now lots of applications around that can help you sniff them out.FreeFixer performs a search on your computer for these malicious programs to give you the chance to remove them. Scanning with FreeFixer is very thorough and it scans a lot of programs files, BHO's, dll's, home page settings and the Windows registry for spyware and adware.The problem with this app, however, is the fact that it doesn't provide you with any information about the suspect files it finds, leaving it up to you to decide whether to delete them or not.

The 64-bit version of FreeFixer will now also scan 32-bit Internet Explorer settingsOn 64-bit platforms FreeFixer will now also scan the 32-bit AppInit_DLLsThe 64-bit FreeFixer will now also scan registry startups under the "SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node" branch in the registryOn 64-bit platforms, the UserInit Plugin now also scans the userinit registry value located under "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon"Added verification during FreeFixer's startup that the operating system is Windows 2000 or newer. If not an error message is displayed stating the required OSFixed a bug where FreeFixer crashed when started on a non-supported platform, such as Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME or Windows NT

Changes

  • The 64-bit version of FreeFixer will now also scan 32-bit Internet Explorer settingsOn 64-bit platforms FreeFixer will now also scan the 32-bit AppInit_DLLsThe 64-bit FreeFixer will now also scan registry startups under the "SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node" branch in the registryOn 64-bit platforms, the UserInit Plugin now also scans the userinit registry value located under "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon"Added verification during FreeFixer's startup that the operating system is Windows 2000 or newer. If not an error message is displayed stating the required OSFixed a bug where FreeFixer crashed when started on a non-supported platform, such as Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME or Windows NT

FreeFixer is a general purpose removal tool which will help you to delete potentially unwanted software, such as adware, spyware, trojans, viruses and worms.

FreeFixer works by scanning a large number of locations where unwanted software has a known record of appearing or leaving traces. The scan locations include the programs that run on your computer, the programs that starts when you reboot your computer, your browser's plug-ins, your home page setting, etc.

PROS

  • Performs very thorough malware scans
  • Simple to use

CONS

  • Gives you no information about the suspect files it finds

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FreeFixer for PC

  • Free

  • In English
  • V 1.19
  • 2.5

    (8)
  • Security Status


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Laws concerning the use of this software vary from country to country. We do not encourage or condone the use of this program if it is in violation of these laws.