'GSmartControl', and 'Microsoft Security Essentials'

GSmartControl

GSmartControl is a useful open source tool designed for the prevention of hard drive failure. Essentially a S.M.A.R.T. frontend client, GSmartControl will give you a close-up look at your disks, and predict 64% of failures before the drive fulfills its destiny as a paper-weight.

http://www.freewarepharmacy.com

Microsoft Security Essentials

Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC and guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. Microsoft Security Essentials is always kept up to date so you can be assured your PC is protected by the latest technology. Microsoft Security Essentials is free to use for all registered Windows users (pirates need not apply).

http://www.microsoft.com

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