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If you are an individual, these programs may help you manage your system - or not.  If you are a Wells College employee, do NOT install these programs on Wells College computers without the guidance of the computing staff as some tools have licensing or other issues.

The original site may have more current versions than those mirrored on this site. Some older versions have been kept for users who use systems prior to XP.

Malware preventers 
 

Firefox
(98/Me/2000/Xp/Vista)		 Free browser that is speedy and resistant to many types of spyware Website
QuickDownload (latest)
QuickDownload (older)
Flash plugin Only needed for older  version of Firefox Website
Quick Download
Adobe7 plugin Only needed for older  version of Firefox Website
Quick Download
Quicktime plugin  Only needed for older  version of Firefox Website
Quick Download
Startup Monitor Prevents programs from adding startup entries Website
Quick Download

Malware removers 
(If treating a computer with no connectivity, download items to a lab computer, then make a CD) 
 

Spybot
(98/Me/2000/Xp/Vista)		 Removes adware and spyware. 

Note: The offline libraries can allow spybot to run from CD.  They are only needed if the computer being scanned is not connected to the  Internet.

 Website

(Newest version)
SpyBot Program1.5.2
Offline Library1 for 1.5

(older version)
SpyBot Program 1.4
Offline Library1 for 1.4
Offline Library2 for 1.4
Offline Library3 for 1.4
Offline Library4 for 1.4
 
Emco Anti-Malware
(98/Me/2000/Xp/Vista)		 Removes spyware & some worms Website
Quick Download
Adaware
(98/Me/2000/Xp/Vista)		 Removes some type of malware that spybot misses. 
Note: Must have a working Internet connection to use		 Website
Quick Download
HiJack This
(98/Me/2000/Xp/Vista)		 Removes browser helper objects such as extra toolbars. 
Note: Can also remove useful entries too so use with caution		 Website
Quick Download
Reboot Shell Extension
(98/ME/2000/XP)		 Adds ability for Microsoft File Explorer to delete locked malware files on next reboot Website
Quick Download
McAfee Stinger
(Free for personal use)		 Emergency anti-virus cleaner 
(Note: Not as comprehensive as their paid-for product)		 Website

Web Editing Tools
 

iview370 Simple image viewer and editor Website
Quick Download
Netscape4.76 Official editor for Wells webpages Quick Download
Guide for Netscape/FTP when editng Wells Web pages MS-Word document addressing issues specific to Wells College Quick Download
ws-ftp LE FTP utility
(Free for academic use)		 Website
Quick Download

Specialized Tools
 

ZoneAlarm
Some MS-Windows versions don't have a built in firewall (eg. 98/Me/2000)		 Personal firewall
(Free for personal use)
(Monitor and block computer activity such as spyware & worms)		 Website
Quick Download(new)
Quick Download(older)
Glary Utilities After a spyware scan, reclaim your diskspace & registry back. Website
Quick Download
TCP/IP stack rebuild kit for XP Specialized tool for XP if TCP/IP stack is corrupted. Website
Quick Download
HardenIt Prevents denial of service attacks by other computers.  Can either run in wizard mode or run with /s switch from command line  to quickly put settings to  "recommend"  Website
Quick Download
 

Anti-Virus 
 
Antivirus tools
We are using Panda antivirus.  Free Copies are available for Wells Faculty, Staff and Students. 

Install only under guidance of Wells computing staff.

 For 10.3
Part1-2000/XP
Part2-2000/XP

Part1-95/98/Me
Part2-95/98/Me
 

 For 10.2
Part1-2000/XP
Part2-2000/XP

Part1-95/98/Me
Part2-95/98/Me
McAfee removal tool
Quick Download		 Symantec (Norton) removal tool
Quick Download		 Standalone versions
(avail. on campus only)
  • Quickscan - All
  • XP/Vista
  • Full 98/Me
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