People love to download computer software, whether to get a free anti-virus program or to be able to see movies of the grandchildren. The year 2010 saw this trend continue. With all this downloading taking place, it’s no wonder the majority of the items on the list of most popular Windows downloads are all about security. With some really great products out there, some free and some not. For example, the Tight VNC software is free and is used to gain access to remote desktops while PuTTY which is also a great freeware program ensures secure connections and is thought to be the best terminal emanulation and connection tool for Windows users. With so many programs to choose from, it can be hard to decide which the best ones for you are.
To help you with your choices, here are the top five Windows downloads of 2010.
5. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a newer program in the security world, but it has quickly made a huge impression. Windows users are quickly catching on to this program’s ability to find rogue software and malware sticking to the insides of your computer, the kinds of malicious items that many other security programs miss. Released in January 2008, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware program is the perfect back-up security service.
4. The YouTube Downloader is a simple and effective application that allows you to download YouTube videos, transfer them to your local drive, and then convert the video files into formats to use on an iPad, phone, notebook, or other device.
3. Avira AntiVir Personal Free Antivirus is great because users can customize this program. The premium version rocks with email scanning and a system that can detect malicious websites.
2. Avast Free Antivirus has been providing reliable protection for quite a few years now, and customers know a good thing when they see it. First, people are tempted by its price tag–it’s free. Then, they realize what a gem this program is and stick with it, all the way up to the current version five.
1. With 84,317,112 downloads in 2010, AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition software was the most downloaded software for PCs around the world. It started out in Germany, and is now a global leader in the Internet security industry. The popularity of AVG Anti-Virus continues to gain momentum, with no signs of slowing down.
People love to download computer software, whether to get a free anti-virus program or to be able to see movies of the grandchildren. The year 2010 saw this trend continue. With all this downloading taking place, it’s no wonder the majority of the items on the list of most popular Windows downloads are all about security. With some really great products out there, some free and some not, here are the top five Windows downloads of 2010.
5. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a newer program in the security world, but it has quickly made a huge impression. Windows users are quickly catching on to this program’s ability to find rogue software and malware sticking to the insides of your computer, the kinds of malicious items that many other security programs miss. Released in January 2008, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware program is the perfect back-up security service.
4. The YouTube Downloader is a simple and effective application that allows you to download YouTube videos, transfer them to your local drive, and then convert the video files into formats to use on an iPad, phone, notebook, or other device.
3. Avira AntiVir Personal Free Antivirus is great because users can customize this program. The premium version rocks with email scanning and a system that can detect malicious websites.
2. Avast Free Antivirus has been providing reliable protection for quite a few years now, and customers know a good thing when they see it. First, people are tempted by its price tag–it’s free. Then, they realize what a gem this program is and stick with it, all the way up to the current version five.
1. With 84,317,112 downloads in 2010, AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition software was the most downloaded software for PCs around the world. It started out in Germany, and is now a global leader in the Internet security industry. The popularity of AVG Anti-Virus continues to gain momentum, with no signs of slowing down.