CCleaner is a system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It's fast (normally taking less that a second to run). It cleans: Internet Explorer (Temporary files, URL history, cookies, Autocomplete form history, index.dat); Firefox (Temporary files, URL history, cookies, download history); Windows (Recycle Bin, Recent Documents, Temporary files, and Log files); Registry cleaner (Advanced features to remove unused and old entries, including File Extensions, ActiveX Controls, ClassIDs, ProgIDs, Uninstallers, Shared DLLs, Fonts, Help Files, Application Paths, Icons, and Invalid Shortcuts. So comes with a comprehensive backup feature.) Version 2.02.527 is a maintenance release.

Zurfo Stealth Browser protects your privacy while you are surfing in the Internet. You do not leave any traces, neither local nor online. The core of Zurfo Stealth is the stealth engine. Spy able directories like Internet Cache etc. will become invisible by the help of this engine. No external visibility possible (by Administrator, Hacker). This technology is also used in connection with fiscal systems. This engine is used to cover the application area of Zurfo after decoding. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Control access to Outlook Express and its e-mail message database. When you enable protection, the program disables access to the message database and address book files. When you open Outlook Express or Windows Address Book, a password is asked for authentication. Outlook Express and Windows Address Book will become accessible only if a correct password is entered. This software can be used to prevent your e-mail data from being stolen or damaged. Version 2 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

PressHide is a distinguished Boss Key software, which is genuinely based on the Virtual Desktop techniques. PressHide is so easy-to-use that you can keep your privacy on screen without any pre-config. When you activate PressHide, only one press on your mouse-wheel or F1 key can switch your windows from Original Desktop to Virtual Desktop,vice versa. By PressHide, all of your privacy can be hidden into nothing in no time.Version 5.6 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

Browzar is free, it only takes seconds to download and you dont even need to install it, so you can download Browzar time and time again, whenever and wherever you need it to protect your privacy. No browsing history, stored files, or cookies, no embarrassing search auto-complete, no installation 0 just click 'run' and go, and no registration required.

Digital File Shredding At It's Best Prevent deleted files from being recovered with Ace File Shredder. Did you know deleted files can easily be recovered using file undelete utilities? Prevent your deleted files or sensitive data from being recovered with our efficient digital file shredder, able to shred files, folders, and wipe free disk space to prevent previously deleted files from being recovered. You can also scramble file and folder names, dates, and times before they are erased for good. Features include Drag & Drop File/Folder support, Right-Click file menu shredding, and free disk space wiping. This version is a first release on CNET Download.com.

Message Smuggler Pro is a privacy and cleaning solution. Send confidential data and files securely over the Internet by storing it in images. More supported formats: GIF, JPG, PCX, BMP, PNG, TGA, WMF, EMF, JPEG2000, and WBMP. The program offers: file to file encryption, wipe a file function, easy remember password generator, system cleaner with software auto detection, 1-click clean function, and easy secure email creator. Version 2.2.10.7 includes new design.

Data Vault uses state-of-the-art encryption to store your password information in a password vault. You can access all of those hard-to-remember passwords by using a single pass phrase that will unlock your vault. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

PCStealth is a complete VPN solution for browsing the Internet with complete anonymity. PCStealth lets you browse the web, chat with friends, and send e-mail without exposing your computers location to the outside world. Version 2 improved installation and login process.

GuardedID Provides Powerful Online Identity Theft Protection GuardedID's innovative keystroke encryption and anti-keylogging technology protects you from identity thief's favorite new tool - keyloggers. Industry experts state, however, that approximately 80% of keyloggers are escaping detection by leading anti-virus programs. This means that even with a current anti-virus program there is a good chance that a keylogger may be installed on the computer you use for sensitive activities. GuardedID secures your online browsing experience from keyloggers offering protection for your credit card purchases, banking, email, and other web transactions that should be kept private.

Permanently erase personal data, shred deleted e-mails, and eliminate your Internet and Instant Messenger history with Digital File Shredder Pro while improving your computer performance. Permanently wipe out confidential files, folders, and data from your hard drive. Completely remove all traces of your computer and Internet activity. Restore valuable hard disk space Works with hard drives, floppies, external drives, pen drives, and flash memory.Version 3.2.1.5C may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

Instantly hide and protect your private data and actually keep it private. Safeguards against nosy roommates or employers, curious children, identity thieves and most importantly hackers trying to steal your personal information to sell. Best of all Houdini cannot be detected on your system once you set it. Houdini will even vanish from your Windows Registry.

File Shredder is free desktop application to securely shred files and folders on computer. Files deleted with File Shredder can not be retrieved back. File Shredder supports multiple shredding algorithms up to 7 passes, US government compliant DoD 5220-22.M, Guttman method, shell integration on right click in Windows, Disk Wiper to shred unused free space.Editor's review of File Shredder If you're looking for a reliable utility for utterly erasing files from your hard drive, you'll be pleased with File Shredder's performance. This free tool's attractive interface is designed for ease of use, and even novices will comprehend its functions right off the bat.A list of simple commands (such as Add File[s] and Add Folder[s]) let you browse and choose the items you wish to remove; selected items are listed in the large pane that makes up the bulk of the interface. In our tests, configuring File Shredder's settings was simple, and we were able to choose from five options for shredding algorithms, ranging from simple one pass to DoD 5220-22.M to Guttman algorithm with 35 passes.The utility performed its tasks quickly, and we were unable to detect any remains of the shredded files afterward. While shredders with more bells and whistles are available for businesses with critical security concerns, we recommend this utility for any level of user who needs a simple file eraser for files with low-level security risks.

McAfee SiteAdvisor helps protect you from all kinds of Web-based security threats including spyware, adware, spam, viruses, browser exploits, and online scams. Our automated testers continually patrol the Web to browse sites, download files, and sign-up for things with e-mail addresses. As you search, browse, download, or register online, SiteAdvisor's safety ratings help you stay safe and in control.Version 2.4 build 6066 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.Editor's review of McAfee SiteAdvisor for Internet Explorer Surfing made safer This handy extension for Internet Explorer makes a great addition to your Web security arsenal. SiteAdvisor draws from an enormous database of Web sites that have been checked out for spyware threats, malicious cookies, and questionable marketing ploys. Sitting quietly at the bottom of your browser, SiteAdvisor indicates the safety rating of your current site. Green is for safe sites, yellow for sites with some questionable practices, and red for particularly dangerous sites. The color-coded rating system also annotates your Google and Yahoo search results, providing advance warning of potential drive-by spyware installation and other dangers. An available online breakdown shows what kind of testing underpins the danger assessments. We also like the extensive site profiles with user ratings, which allow you to check out a site before risking a visit. In some cases, SiteAdvisor errs on the side of caution, labeling sites as dangerous because of minor infractions, but these are few and far in between. This free extension is an obvious choice for IE users who want better Web security.

Index.dat files are hidden files on your computer that contain all tracks of your online activity, where have you been on Internet, what sites you visited, list of URL-s, files and documents you recently accessed. Index.dat files stored on your computer are obviously a potential privacy threat as they can be found and viewed without your knowledge. Index.dat Analyzer is a simple tool to view and delete the content of index.dat files that contain references to cookies, browser history and cached pages. The entries are normally not removed by simply clearing the cache in your browser. Index.dat Analyzer enables you to review those entries, and optionally delete them, or extract files to a different folder.

Privacy Suite deletes all evidence of online activity (pictures, videos, history, binaries, e-mail, amd index.dat), erases files beyond recovery (exceeds US Department of Defense 5220.22), and secures your sensitive data with strong encryption. It is used by many federal agencies, the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy, and is VIA Padlock certified. The application supports IE, Netscape, Opera, AOL, Mozilla Firefox, MS Office, and most all P2P applications. It removes all traces of music downloads and newsgroups. An integrated scheduler allows the program to run "when idle" or at set times. It includes a permissions module to limit functions to users or groups. Version 4.5 supports Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox 2.Editor's review of CyberScrub Privacy Suite Professional A good scrubbing This utility proves to be one of the most powerful and flexible among erasers and privacy protectors. It has a handy interface: you can irrecoverably delete files using the right-click Explorer menu or by dragging them to the program window. Privacy Guard enables you to clean traces left in Windows (recently opened files, Run history), your browser (cache, cookies), and various applications such as ICQ and Windows Media Player. The most remarkable feature is that you can fully control which files and Registry keys are erased, as well as add your own items for deletion. CyberScrub uses several erasing methods, including quick wiping, NAVSO, DoD, and Gutmann, so you can find the balance between speed and security. The program also lets you create your own methods. You can define the number of cleaning passes and, for each pass, any overwriting pattern (byte or text, fixed or random); this is a rare capability for this class of software. What's more, it's possible to shuffle the order of passes and verify the data has really been deleted. Happily, CyberScrub now offers a built-in scheduler so you can run time-consuming tasks when you're away from your computer. You can lock the program with a password so nobody can occasionally damage your files beyond recovery. CyberScrub is designed for professional use.

There are plenty of reasons you might want to use privacy software to cover your tracks. However, there are two major problems with most privacy software out there: Problem Number One: They delete important things like cookies that have passwords. Problem Number Two: After you run them, it is obvious that you have been trying to hide something, because suddenly everything is erased. The biggest indicator of this is when someone clicks on the drop-down Typed URL list in Internet Explorer, and suddenly there are no more Typed URLs. This software fixes those problems by giving you total control over what is erased from your computer. You can choose to keep certain cookies, and keep certain Typed URLs. You can even populate the Recent Document Menu with innocent files, and fill Media Players history list with fake names. Also compatible with over 150 Plugins for cleaning every program imaginable.Editor's review of PrivacyGuard The primary flaw of this impressive tracks cleaner is its Internet Explorer-only coverage. PrivacyGuard clears your Internet Explorer cookies, URLs, temporary Internet and Windows files, history, and Recycle Bin, going one better by letting you determine what stays. Green all over, PrivacyGuard's interface features a setup wizard that guides you effortlessly through disguising cleanups. We were able to determine which URLs and cookies would remain, and we even picked innocent files to be shown in the recent documents list after cleanup.If you don't feel like selecting files, PrivacyGuard lets you create fake files, adding a dummy extension for you to add to the mystique. It even features default names to throw off busybodies. You'll be able to enlist its super cover-up capabilities when clearing any one of the plug-ins on the ample list provided, and you can download others as well. Guarded by password protection and encryption of its own registry entries, this application is a dream. We just wish it covered other popular browsers such as Firefox and Opera. Still, this program is fabulous, free, and leaves the others green with envy.

PGuard is a easy-to-use tool for protecting information about your activity on Internet and on your personal computer. PGuard deletes all activity tracks of Internet browsers, Microsoft Windows and other software on your PC. PGuard deletes all activity traces remaining on yours computer after each working session with different programs. Information after each visit of Internet sites stores by Internet browsers such as Internet Explorer, Opera, Firefox. This information allows to find out all visited sites and entered passwords and form data. All these traces are erasing completely by PGuard.

Wash N' Go is a system-cleaning tool that securely wipes your system and Internet-surfing traces, including passwords and credit card data. The program supports 10 browsers (Internet Explorer, Advanced, Avant, Enigma, Firefox, Maxthon, NetCaptor, Netscape, Opera, and Slim Browser). It cleans more than 30 Windows system areas, 10 MS Office programs, and more than 50 popular Internet-related software programs. Wash N' Go has eight integrated levels of secure deletion, such as #0 overwrite, military (U.S. DoD 5220.22-M, NISPOM, NSA), and the full 39 steps of Dr P. Gutmann. The program comes with the file/folder shredder Vanish, also available as a right-click menu option in Windows Explorer. Wash N' Go has multilanguage support and supports multiple users. Version 2.4.3.1 adds Windows Startup Programs removal tool.Editor's review of Wash N' Go Scrub it down This privacy utility offers just about every feature we like to see in this type of application. The cleverly designed interface, which mimics a box of laundry detergent, is a big point in this program's favor. Similar to virtually all applications in this class, Wash N' Go cleans out your browser's temporary files, cache, cookies, and typed URLs. It's great the program now supports many Web browsers beyond Internet Explorer, including Firefox, Opera, and NetCaptor. The application also can wipe traces from common Windows system areas, including the Clipboard and the Run menu. It includes a file shredder, giving you multiple ways to securely delete files. The list of supported third-party applications seems quite comprehensive and includes support for popular IM clients and design programs. The ability to schedule cleaning sessions and to run the program in stealth mode are big pluses, though some users might find the 11-day trial period rather short. Average Web surfers looking to hide their traces likely will find this program offers just about everything they need.

PC Power Sweeper cleans cache, cookies, history, recent files lists, MRU list, index.dat, Recycle bin, autocomplete data, or temporary logs. Enhanced features as scheduling automatic cleaning, improves Internet and system speed. Works with browsers as Firefox, Yahoo AOL, MSN Explorer, Opera, Juno, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, and over 180 pre-configured standard and customized plug-ins for programs that leave traces of your activity such as Kazaa, Morpheus, Shareaza, Adobe, Bearshare, Copernic, Download Accelerator (DAP), Macromedia, Getright, Imesh, Napster, Norton, Realnetworks, Trillian, Winzip, and Winrar. Create custom plug-ins to allow you to easily assign any files, folders, registry entries to be cleaned. Internet speed booster feature included to optimize the Internet connections, remove the redundant DLLs in your hard drive. It Implements a schedule to make the cleaning process run at specific times. Version 2.1 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.Editor's review of PC Power Sweeper Jam-packed with features, PC Power Sweeper cleans up the tracks you leave behind when you run office applications or surf the Web. It scrubs out your Run history, Find history, Temporary folder, Recycle Bin, and Recent Application files. It erases recent Microsoft Office files, removes redundant DLLs, and securely deletes data. It also works with IE, Netscape, Mozilla, Opera, and AOL Web browsers and many popular chat programs. Plug-ins let you eradicate temporary files created by third-party applications, and you also can create plug-ins of your own. The intuitive interface provides separate tabs for typed URLs, the history, the cache, and cookies. Unfortunately, the trial only allows you to use the program 10 times, but that's enough to appreciate its ease of use and impressive output. This is a good choice for those who demand meticulous PC cleanup.

This cleaning utility erases all traces of activity on your computer, saves space, protects your privacy, and leaves no history behind. Zero Trace supports more than 100 plug-ins (third-party software) and includes a shredder to make sure no file is recovered. The shredder can also destroy previously deleted files as well as shred files and folders with a simple right click. Zero Trace also allows you to save certain cookies and has a built-in update feature that will automatically download new plug-ins and check for new versions. Also Zero Trace is skinnable so the user can pick the interface that best suits them.Version 1.6 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, and bug fixes.Editor's review of Zero Trace The motto One Step Ahead greets you as you open Zero Trace, and that slogan rings absolutely true, as this privacy application trumps most of its competition. Basically, the interface consists of three major sections labeled Options, Cookies, and Shredder. Options handles most files you'll want to erase, including those from the system, Web browsers, IM clients, and any plug-ins. This application's support for plug-ins is its strongest feature, since it can clean up after a variety of applications. The section for messaging also handles any Outlook Express file you might want to delete. The only complaint we have with the skinnable interface is that browsers and cookies are separate, which seems counterintuitive. Even though it takes a while for you to set its options, the program takes only seconds to collect and destroy data with a single mouse click. The 10-day trial period is a bit stingy, but the program isn't limited in any way. Zero Trace works its magic perfectly, so we think it's an excellent choice for anyone wishing to cover his or her tracks.

Total Shield Tracks Cleaner is software for erasing online and offline traces. Total Shield Tracks Cleaner erases traces using Government-strength removal techniques for better security and privacy protection. It completely cleans up the browser history, cache, cookies, typed URLs, auto-complete list, saved passwords, index.dat files, e-mail history for major Web browsers, Windows temporary files.Editor's review of Total Shield Tracks Cleaner This application ranks at the top in its class in providing a comprehensive set of clean-up tools. Total Shield Tracks Cleaner erases the online tracks left from surfing with Internet Explorer, AOL, MSN, Mozilla, and Opera, though more options are available for IE users. You'll also be able to delete your Windows traces as well as those left from working with Microsoft Office applications and several third-party apps. A bonus is its custom clean feature; with it you can clean the contents of specific files and folders. For highly sensitive tracks you'd like to render irretrievable, this top-notch software uses government-standard, secure algorithms to eradicate online and offline traces for good. Its user-friendly interface is hot-key accessible, loads at start-up, and is configurable to wash your system as often as every five minutes. Even though you'll only receive 15-days to try this one out, this fully functional online-privacy tool is well worth the effort.

Developed by industry veterans with a passion to keep the Internet safe for e-commerce, this easy to install (and uninstall) plug-in has an intuitive user-interaction model that seamlessly protects you from Web phishing scams. Using a sophisticated behavioral analysis approach, the plug-in detects emails that either originates from suspect locations, or emails with suspect content, that maliciously refers users to phish sites (via hidden links in the email body).

Prevent people from spying on you by eliminating all traces of your Internet and PC activities, giving you a faster, smoother, and error-free machine with more disk space. The program allows you to peek inside files or registries before deletion and includes a specialized cookie washer. Schedule washes or autowash when your browser or computer starts or exits. Choose from six vitally important wipe algorithms. Create your own custom washes with AMD-flexible tools. The program includes eight browsers, from Internet Explorer to Firefox; cleans 21 Windows system areas, including visited sites and the Recycle Bin; and wipes unused disk space, seven MS Office areas, five music and video players including Windows Media Player and QuickTime, and seven chat and IM programs, including ICQ and Trillian. Version 1.57 adds Webshots Desktop to the wash list and improves washing for certain application types that run in the background.Editor's review of Active Privacy Guardian Washer Keeps your nose clean This privacy utility earns our praise for both its comprehensive feature set and its clever design. Active Privacy Guardian Washer arranges all supported browsers, system areas, and applications in a tree-like structure in the main window's left pane. The right pane lets you preview all items within each category, such as cookies or temporary Internet files. We appreciated the program's support for a whopping eight Web browsers, including such lesser-known ones as Avant and NetCaptor. As with other privacy applications, it also can wipe your history from common system areas such as the Clipboard and the Run menu. Active Privacy Guardian Washer erases tracks from a huge number of third-party applications, including IM clients, media players, the Microsoft Office suite, and multiple file-sharing applications. Although you can choose to clean data according to several secure govermental algorithms, you won't find a dedicated file shredder. Despite that omission and the somewhat short two-week trial period, we can enthusiastically recommend this program to those seeking to keep their PC activities to themselves.

This program protects your privacy by cleaning your Internet and computer history, cookies, cache, URLs, Registry junk, and Recycle Bin in one click. Search the open and save histories, temporary files, and swap files. Many plug-ins are available, including Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition, LimeWire, Spybot - Search and Destroy, Veeni, iMesh, Spyware Doctor, BitComet, Warez P2P, DivX Player, Morpheus, Paltalk, All-in-One Secretmaker, ICQ Pro, WinRAR, RealPlayer, Camfrog, SpywareBlaster, ZoneAlarm, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Trillian, IrfanView, Webroot Spy Sweeper, MSN Messenger, SmartFTP, Mozilla Firefox, dBpowerAmp Music Converter, AVG Anti Virus, Norton, Registry Mechanic, Winamp, Avant Browser, QuickTime, Nero Ultra, Jetaudio, RoboForm, HijackThis, Picasa, eMule, AOL Instant Messenger, Kazaa, WindowBlinds, Microsoft Office, Download Accelerator, Winmx, Soulseek, and Photoshop.Editor's review of Internet Cleaning Tool Every privacy-protection feature you need On virtually all fronts, Internet Cleaning Tool strikes us as a fine program for protecting your privacy. Icons for all major functions line the top of the nicely designed interface, making it immediately clear how to get started. The application can wipe away your surfing history from Internet Explorer, AOL, Opera, and Netscape and can clean out a large portion of Windows' system areas, including the Recent Documents list and Recycle Bin. Internet Cleaning Tool supports a huge number of third-party apps, from Ad-Aware to ZoneAlarm. The file shredder lets you choose from four secure wiping methods, and cleaning sessions can be scheduled or initiated with a hot key. You also can keep your hard drives in good shape by using the tool for wiping free space. If we had to voice a complaint with this program, it would be with the two-week trial period, which isn't optimal in our book. Internet Cleaning Tool's name might not be inspired, but everything else about it certainly is.

What Is Transferring is a easy-to-use packet sniffer for Windows 2000/XP. It is able to capture TCP/IP packets that pass through your network adapter, and view the captured data in Text mode (for HTML page, e-mail) or in Hex/ASCII mode (for ZIP, JPEG, GIF). With this software, you can check if there is any unwanted connections. For example, if you do nothing but this software captured some HTTP or UDP connections, it means that some software automatically tried to connect to other computer. (might be spyware, adware, virus, trojan) You can check what those connections have sent or received. For example, if you installed adware on your computer, you may want to know if your privacy was sent out. It works on Windows 2000/XP, no need to install any capture driver. It also allows you to save captured data to text file.

Phishing Sweeper--Anti-phishing protection against forged or "spoofed" spam e-mail. Phishing scams are online crimes that use unsolicited commercial, or "spam," e-mail to direct Internet users to Web sites controlled by thieves, designed to look like legitimate e-commerce sites. Users are asked to provide sensitive information such as a password, bank account, credit card number, often under the disguise of updating account information. Phishing Sweeper is on the front lines of the fight against phishing, to reel in online scammers. The Program provides Mail Protection, WebSite Protection, Alerts and Logs. It keeps you aware of what's happening on your computer without being overly intrusive, and enables you to go back at any time to investigate past alerts. It responds to two types of alerts: Spam Mail Alerts and Spam Site Alerts. Phishing Sweeper is on the front lines of the fight against phishing, to reel in online scammers.

All Cleaner is the original and most-advanced privacy and PC-cleaning tool. Every time you use the Internet, your activities are recorded by your own computer with programs such as Internet Explorer, AOL, and Netscape. That means anyone can snoop around your PC. Furthermore, much of your activity information takes up valuable disk space, and recovering this space can be very beneficial. All Cleaner will automatically run in the background and clean up whatever tracks you want to remove, whenever you want. You can have All Cleaner automatically clean your files when Windows is started or shut down, in addition to regular timed cleanings. Version 6.5 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.Editor's review of All Cleaner This privacy tool lives up to its name by erasing data from just about every nook and cranny of your PC. Like many similar apps, All Cleaner erases Web-surfing tracks from Internet Explorer, Netscape, and AOL by deleting temporary files, typed URLs, and the history. A cookie manager lets you select which cookies to keep and which to erase. The attractive, polished interface is both a pleasure to look at and to use, though it can't be resized for easier scrolling. Clicking the Categories icon lets you delete various system-related files and e-mails, as well as cloak traces from many third-party applications. The ability to erase tracks from IM clients such as MSN, Yahoo, and ICQ is a nice touch, as is the scheduling feature. If you're concerned about security, All Cleaner lets you password-protect access to the program and offers several methods for securely shredding files. Since the program covers almost every base when it comes to privacy protection, we have no trouble giving All Cleaner our seal of approval.

Protect your PC and Web privacy. AllTracksGone Window Washer Computer Privacy erases all kinds of personal information stored on your computer, and you can schedule it with the settings you choose. It has almost 100 plug-ins that clear tracks from the most common programs. It erases index.dat files, Windows temp directories and files, the Recent Files list, autocomplete site addresses, recent files in Windows Media Player and RealPlayer, and the Recycle Bin. Within your browser, AllTracksGone erases cache files, the history, typed URLs, and cookies, for all common browsers (IE, Netscape, FireFox, AOL, Opera) as well as Internet Explorer DAT files. It also clears IM chat logs (MSN, Yahoo, ICQ, and AIM) and the Google toolbar search history. Version 3.1.7 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.Editor's review of AllTracksGone Window Washer Computer Privacy Cop 2005 Though this privacy-protection application lacks one feature we like to see, it excels on all other fronts. AllTracksGone Window Washer Computer Privacy Cop's good-looking main window organizes all cleaning chores into tabs for easy navigation and access. Whether you use Internet Explorer, AOL, Firefox, Opera, or Netscape, this program can zap your surfing history by eliminating such evidence as cookies, typed URLs, and temporary files. Chat fiends will appreciate the tab form wiping away tracks from AIM, ICQ, Yahoo Messenger, and MSN Messenger, and although the program can overwrite data by using one of several secure, government-sanctioned algorithims, it won't let you use it to shred files and documents. However, since this utility can wipe traces from nearly 100 third-party apps from Acrobat to ZoneAlarm, we can easily forgive it. AllTracksGone Window Washer Computer Privacy Cop also masks your PC-usage history by clearing out certain areas of your PC's Windows system, and it includes a scheduler. We also really like the Boss Key feature, which enables you to quickly erase all selected pieces of evidence with the touch of a hot key. In the final analysis, anyone looking for a feature-rich, comprehensive set of privacy tools should put this one near the top of his or her list.

NetAware is a monitoring solution that logs and records all shared file activity on your computer or network. NetAware can log what files users access and what shares they connect to and disconnect from on your file shares. NetAware is a first of its kind solution that lets you view exactly what users are doing with your shared files, when,and from what computer they are accessing them from. NetAware is powered by an intuitive user interface that features easy log viewing and HTML exporting, a built in share management system, the ability to lock/unlock shares from access, and the ability to disconnect connected users at will.

Remove your Internet tracks and past computer activities with Speed Tracks Eraser. It can quickly erase your cache, cookies, history, visited URLs, typed URLs, index.dat, and temp folders. The cookie-cleaning and typed-URL feature allows you to specify which item to keep, so you don't erase your important login cookies or URLs. The application supports free plug-ins to extend cleaning features and supports such popular programs as ACDSee, Acrobat, Kazaa, ICQ2003. It's additional features include a secure file-shredder, scheduled cleanups, Boss Key, and support for NetScape and Opera.Editor's review of Speed Tracks Eraser In our analysis, Speed Tracks Eraser stands out as a fine all-purpose PC privacy solution. Similar to most applications designed to clean your computer, this one deletes Web-surfing history, such as typed URLs and temporary Internet files. It also supports Opera and Netscape, in addition to Internet Explorer. The program can erase tracks from certain areas of Windows' system and is compatible with a number of third-party apps, including Yahoo Messenger, WinZip, and MusicMatch. You can even make your own plug-ins if Speed Tracks Eraser doesn't have a particular application on its built-in list. The secure file shredder can overwrite data up to 10 times but won't let you choose from a list of government-sponsored algorithms. However, the ability to immediately hide all browser windows with a hot key and schedule cleaning sessions helps us overlook that tiny flaw. All active computer users concerned with privacy will definitely benefit from what this program provides.

PCMop will protect you and destroy evidence on your PC, from deleting, shredding to magnetic remenance and erase cluster tips. PCMop will erase the index.dat file, all IE/Netscape evidence holding files, windows Registry streams, media player lists, swap/temp files, memory, dialog boxes, autocomplete, start menu, history and more. It deletes the files by shredding, scrambling, randomizing, and even changing file dates/access dates to completely fool anyone looking.

Haute Secure is free security software that combines brand-new technologies and community features to keep you safe from malicious software. Providing adequate protection from Web sites, advertisements, photos, and embedded links that expose users to malware designed to steal personal data and take control of computers, Haute Secure also prevents first-victim attacks never-before seen on the Internet. You also get protection from a community security experts and organizations joining the fight against malware, including Google, Spamhaus, and Phishtank. Haute Secure lets you subscribe for free to additional site-safety lists created by community members or create your own blacklists to use privately or share with other Haute Secure users. Version 2 build 1.2.1.2078 includes unspecified updates.

MySecurer.com, the PC multi vitamin is a versatile privacy suite which combines all necessary services in a single application. MySecurer prevents from malicious software, protects from spying and tracking, avoids betray, erases log and history files, ensures privacy, reduces advertising while increasing surfing speed, marks spammed emails, defragments hard disk, cleans up computers registry, manages startup programs, and includes automated email encryption as well as a password generator.My Securer completes effective any Firewall and Anti Virus solutions. The well organized interface makes it easy to use for any novice and professionals. Version 5.2.3 is a bug fixing release.

Haute Secure is free security software that combines brand-new technologies and community features to keep you safe from malicious software. Providing adequate protection from Web sites, advertisements, photos, and embedded links that expose users to malware designed to steal personal data and take control of computers, Haute Secure also prevents first-victim attacks never-before seen on the Internet.You also get protection from a community security experts and organizations joining the fight against malware, including Google, Spamhaus, and Phishtank. Haute Secure lets you subscribe for free to additional site-safety lists created by community members or create your own blacklists to use privately or share with other Haute Secure users. Version 2 build 1.2.1.1906 includes unspecified enhancements.

The Returnil Virtual System Personal Edition provides an altogether different and highly complimentary level of defense. It is designed to protect your computer from all types of software, downloads, websites or anything else that might harbor viruses, spyware and other malicious programs. Returnil virtualization technology clones a computers System Partition and boots the PC into this system rather than native Windows, allowing you run your applications in a completely isolated environment. Hence the session and all activity, malicious or otherwise, will happen in the virtual environment, not in the real PC environment. If the PC is attacked or gets infected, all you need to do is to simply reboot the PC to erase all changes. After reboot, the system will be restored to its original state, as if nothing ever happened. All of this without sacrificing computer performance or usability while helping to reduce technical support intervention and the need for routine maintenance. Version 2 includes Protection and Virtual Partition engine quality improvements, redesigned, intuitive, and more mature User Interface, third party Virtual Partition access control, choice between Memory and Disk caching, easier access to the System File and Folder Relocation Tool.

Browzar is free, it only takes seconds to download and you dont even need to install it, so you can download Browzar time and time again, whenever and wherever you need it to protect your privacy. No browsing history, stored files, or cookies, no embarrassing search auto-complete, no installation--just click 'run' and go, and no registration required. Version 1.5 beta includes improved tabbbing, shortcut .com button, and search tools.Note: Beta or prerelease software is not intended for inexperienced users, as the software may contain bugs or may potentially damage your system. We strongly recommend that users exercise caution and save all mission-critical data before installing or using this software.

CCleaner is a system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It cleans: Internet Explorer (Temporary files, URL history, cookies, Autocomplete form history, index.dat); Firefox (Temporary files, URL history, cookies, download history); Windows (Recycle Bin, Recent Documents, Temporary files, and Log files); Registry cleaner (Advanced features to remove unused and old entries, including File Extensions, ActiveX Controls, ClassIDs, ProgIDs, Uninstallers, Shared DLLs, Fonts, Help Files, Application Paths, Icons, and Invalid Shortcuts. So comes with a comprehensive backup feature.) Added system tray icon, added minimize to system tray option, and optimized file deletion routines. Version 2.05.555 updated Index.dat cleaning in Vista, file scanning performance increase on NTFS drives, and improved exception handling methods.

McAfee SiteAdvisor helps protect you from all kinds of Web-based security threats including spyware, adware, spam, viruses, browser exploits, and online scams. Our automated testers continually patrol the Web to browse sites, download files, and sign-up for things with e-mail addresses. As you search, browse, download, or register online, SiteAdvisor's safety ratings help you stay safe and in control.Version 2.6.0.6253 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

CCleaner is a system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It's fast (normally taking less that a second to run). It cleans: Internet Explorer (Temporary files, URL history, cookies, Autocomplete form history, index.dat); Firefox (Temporary files, URL history, cookies, download history); Windows (Recycle Bin, Recent Documents, Temporary files, and Log files); Registry cleaner (Advanced features to remove unused and old entries, including File Extensions, ActiveX Controls, ClassIDs, ProgIDs, Uninstallers, Shared DLLs, Fonts, Help Files, Application Paths, Icons, and Invalid Shortcuts. So comes with a comprehensive backup feature.) Version 2.03.532 includes several changes such as improving support for IE7 autocomplete cleaning, adding Vista Recycle Bin secure deletion, fixing bug in secure deletion of filenames, and other improvements.

Sakina Privacy Protector is an easy and secure program to clean activity and history traces, and securely delete online Internet tracks stored in your browser and in hidden files. Sakina Privacy Protector can delete cookies, clean index.dat files, clean the cache, erase the recent documents history, remove temporary files, free hard drive space, empty file and temp folders, just to protect your privacy and improve your system's performance. Version 1.7 includes unspecified updates or a bug fixes release.

Powerful Cookies is a safe and easy way to clean activity and history traces and securely delete online Internet tracks stored in your browser and in hidden files. To protect your privacy and improve your system's performance, Powerful Cookies can delete cookies, clean index.dat files, clean the cache, erase the recent documents history, clear the Recent Documents list, remove temporary files, free hard-drive space, erase typed URLs, wipe auto complete-form data, and empty files and temp folders. The application supports plug-ins for cleaning third-party application tracks. Web browsers only provide partial privacy protection by allowing some temporary Internet files and cookies to be deleted, but they do not wash data out of all the hidden files, nor do they delete the data securely.Version 3.4.6 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, and bug fixes.Editor's review of Powerful Cookies This program provides most of the necessary tools for erasing evidence of your journeys through cyberspace. Powerful Cookies removes Web-surfing traces from Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Opera. It also cleans up certain areas of the Windows system, including the Recent Documents history, the Recycle Bin, and the Run menu. We especially like a feature that automatically cleans up each time you exit your browser. Powerful Cookies now offers support for a number of third-party applications, though not nearly as many as some of its competitors. It also has a file shredder, a very simple scheduler, and an option for securely overwriting your virtual tracks. The shredder integrates with the Windows right-click menu and offers several secure deletion methods. In our tests, the program's features worked just fine, though some users might find the 10-day trial a bit short. Still, Powerful Cookies offers more than enough positives to make it worth considering.

Returnil Virtual System's protection concept is very easy to understand. It provides a strong way to prevent unwanted or malicious changes being made to a PC. User runs the system in a virtual environment hence the session will happen in the virtual environment, not in the real PC environment. If the PC is attacked or gets infected, all the user needs to do is to simply reboot the PC to erase all changes. After reboot, the system will be restored to the original state, as if nothing ever happened. Meanwhile, Returnil can create a file based Virtual Partition where the user can save documents, data, and files while using the System Protection feature. Saves you time, money, and lost hair by maintaining or improving peak computer performance. Leaves absolutely no traces of computer activities.Version 1.7.0.7502 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

Free Internet Window Washer is an Internet tracks eraser and privacy cleaner software. As you work on your computer and browse the Internet, you leave behind traces of your activity. With a simple click Free Internet Window Washer securely erases your Internet tracks, computer activities and programs history information stored in many hidden files on your computer. It also provides you option to clean the data from your PC more securely so that they could not be recovered. Free Internet Window Washer allows you to erase Window's temp folders, run history, search history, open/save history, recent documents, your browser's cache, cookies, history, visited URLs, typed URLs, autocomplete memory, index.dat files, Google search history, and Yahoo search history. You can also easily erase the tracks of up to 100 popular applications.Version 2.1 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

CCleaner is a system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It's fast (normally taking less that a second to run). It cleans: Internet Explorer (Temporary files, URL history, cookies, Autocomplete form history, index.dat); Firefox (Temporary files, URL history, cookies, download history); Windows (Recycle Bin, Recent Documents, Temporary files, and Log files); Registry cleaner (Advanced features to remove unused and old entries, including File Extensions, ActiveX Controls, ClassIDs, ProgIDs, Uninstallers, Shared DLLs, Fonts, Help Files, Application Paths, Icons, and Invalid Shortcuts. So comes with a comprehensive backup feature.) Version 2.01.507 includes unspecified updates.

System Vault is a handy light weight program that lets you hides files and folders with a password.. It features a user-friendly interface and very efficient for protecting personal data. The software functions on all windows platforms. In addition it lets you delete Most recently used(MRU) items for common programs. Version 1.08 supports deleting most recently used items.

LinkScanner Lite analyzes sites in real time to detect a wide range of online threats including malicious content, phishing, social engineering and targeted software exploits. As you surf the web, LinkScanner Lite site ratings tell you which sites are safe and which are dangerous at the only time that matters - right before you go there. Whenever you're surfing, just right-click any hyperlink on the web and LinkScanner Lite will give you an instant page security analysis. LinkScanner Lite integrates with major search engines to check organic and paid search results; a color-coded icon appears alongside each listing, so you get advance warning of poisoned sites and can steer clear of active threats. LinkScanner Lite is small, lightweight and won't impact system performance. It is free for personal use and compatible with major anti-virus, anti-spyware and firewall products.Version 2.6.6 increased speed of search analysis, improved threat detection, improved stability and performance.Editor's review of LinkScanner Lite Look before you link This application dutifully assumes the role of online safety inspector, checking the search results found on a few popular search engines. LinkScanner Lite scans the results shown after a search request using Google, MSN, and Yahoo. The program instantly goes to work right on the search engine's page, looking to uncover exploits, hacking, fraud, and other potentially dangerous PC threats. Icons indicating whether a site is safe, dangerous, or questionable are placed right alongside the results presented by your search engine of choice. Hover over the icon to get details like the site's domain name, IP address, and even the owner's name and address. We like that you can still easily scan results from other search engines with a simple right-click, but it only scans one site at a time. To check out a specific URL, we had to type it onto the application's structured interface, but we would have appreciated scans from the browser or out of the system tray. Some safety indicators popped up quickly, while others took some time to appear. The app works with Internet Explorer and Firefox, and it will make you feel safer opening search results.

Tracks Eraser Pro is designed to protect you by cleaning up all the tracks of Internet activities on your computer. With only one click, Tracks Eraser allows you to erase the cache, cookies, history, typed URLs, autocomplete memory, index.dat from your browser and temp folder, run history, search history, open/save history, and recent documents. With Tracks Eraser Pro's free plug-ins, you can easily erase the tracks of up to 100 popular applications, such as the playlists of RealPlayer, MediaPlayer, and QuickTime, and recent files of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and WinZip. Tracks Eraser Pro has the Custom Item, which lets you erase files and Registry entries. With its Securely Erasing feature enabled, Tracks Eraser Pro will overwrite files a set number of times with random data, and others cannot recover or undelete them. Version 6.2 features: Windows Vista Support, Internet history erasing, Windows history Erasing, Secure Erasing files beyond recovery, and support for over 100 popular applications.

IEraseTraces does, as you probably expected, what the name says: handles activity traces (files and folders, registry keys and values). It's an evolved privacy protection tool and even if it has advanced functionality it's still very user friendly. Some of the features are: monitor and report (real-time) activity traces; scan and delete traces; wipe (or shred) free drive space or entire drive; integrate into shell.

File Lock is security software that can lock and/or hide your files, folders and drives. It can prevent access to any of your files, folders or drives. File Lock also supports to hide files and folders, to make them to be complete invisible. The locked items will be denied access, move and deletion, the hidden items will not be found by any program or the Windows Explorer. File Lock supports FAT, FAT32 and NTFS, CDFS file system. File Lock supports schedule options, you can set the schedule option for each locked/hidden item, to specify how to lock/hide the item. File Lock supports multiple users, each user can lock and manage his own file/folder, only the administrators can view and manage all the locked/hidden items. File Lock provides plug-ins to help you encrypt files, disguise folders and launch trusted programs. Version 6.1.4 supports Windows Vista, adds a new 'Open' button, which allows you to open a file/folder in the main window directly.