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Downloads (& a Warning)

Remember that just because a piece of software is popular doesn't mean you should download or use it. For instance, Morpheus and eDonkey are often used for illegal file sharing.

Downloader beware...

Hot files from CNET Downloads

  • RealPlayer SP - It's social. It's portable. It's the new RealPlayer SP. And it's perfect for playing and sharing video with your friends and followers on Facebook and Twitter. You'll also be happy to know it works easily with your favorite flavors of Blackberry, iPod, iPhone and game systems. Now you can download and organize your favorite videos from YouTube and thousands of other sites. Then watch them anytime, anywhere you want.The new video converter makes it easy to copy online video to your iPod, cell phone, Xbox, PS3 or other favorite device. RealPlayer SP is the easiest way to share your favorite videos--with your favorite people--on your Facebook page or Twitter feed. Take your media experience to the next level with RealPlayer Plus. Its advanced video features let you burn DVDs with a single click.
  • Spyware Doctor - Spyware Doctor is an advanced adware and spyware removal utility that detects and cleans thousands of potential spyware, ad ware, trojans, keyloggers, spy ware cookies, trackware, spybots and other malware from your PC. Protect your privacy and computing habits from prying eyes.
  • Registry Mechanic - Registry Mechanic is an advanced registry cleaner for Windows that allows you to safely scan, clean, and repair registry problems with a few simple mouse clicks. Problems with the Windows Registry are a common cause of Windows crashes and error messages. By using PC tune-up utilities such as registry cleaners regularly, your system will be more stable, your software will run quicker, and your operating system will boot faster. Registry problems can occur for many reasons, including references left behind after uninstallation; incorrect removal of software; missing or corrupt hardware drivers; or orphaned start-up programs. With a few easy steps, Registry Mechanic will scan your entire registry for any invalid entries and provide a list of the errors found. You then can choose to clean each item or automatically repair them all after making a backup without the need for a registry editor such as Regedit. PC Tools products are free of spyware and adware.
  • Norton AntiVirus 2010 - Norton AntiVirus 2010 defends your PC against viruses, spyware, bots, worms, and more without slowing you down or getting in your way. Intelligence-driven technology identifies and targets only files at risk, for faster, less frequent scans. Vulnerability Protection prevents threats from exploiting security holes in your PC's software. Pulse Updates every 5 to 15 minutes and real-time online security checks help ensure continuous, up-to-the-minute protection against the latest threats.Plus, unlike other antivirus solutions, Norton AntiVirus provides easy-to-understand threat explanations and information about CPU and memory resource usage to help you prevent future infections and keep your PC running fast.
  • PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition - PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition protects you against the most nefarious cyber-threats attempting to gain access to your PC and personal details. PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition provides protection, with rapid database updates, IntelliGuard real-time file, Internet & e-mail protection and comprehensive system scanning to ensure your system remains safe and virus free.
  • Kaspersky Anti-Virus - Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 is a premier protection against viruses, spyware, Trojans, worms, or bots. Also includes comprehensive phishing and identity theft defense and superfast performance. Key features include: Kaspersky iSwift and iChecker Scanning--Automatically adjusts scanning as your activity increases for superfast performance. Efficiently scans only files that have changed since your last scan. Kaspersky Virtual Keyboard--On-screen keyboard makes entering data completely secure. Kaspersky Security Network--Every Kaspersky user benefits from the immediate global threat intelligence gathered by the Kaspersky Security Network, which links millions of participating Kaspersky users from around the globe. New and improved in version 2010: Kaspersky URL Advisor-- A plug-in for Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox to warn you of links to dangerous web sites. Complete PC Protection--Green means your computer is up to date and completely safe and secure from malicious threats. Kaspersky Whitelisting and Application Control--Delivers up-to-the-second threat intelligence to determine security privileges for every application you launch.
  • Snagit - Capture anything you see on the screen. Edit and combine those captures. Share them via your favorite applications. Organize and find them again later. The more you use Snagit, the more ways you'll find to use it! Want to get a laugh? Add a speech balloon to that photo of your cat and fire it off in an instant message. Need to make an impression at work? Capture that sales chart and point out important details with a sleek-looking arrow. Snagit can turn a simple screenshot into a powerful information graphic. Snagit is versatile, yet surprisingly simple.
  • WavePad Sound Editor - WavePad is a full featured professional audio editor for Windows. Create and edit music, voice and other audio recordings. When editing audio files you can cut, copy, and paste parts of recordings and, if required, add effects like echo, amplification, and noise reduction and more. WavePad is a freeware WAV / MP3 editor but it also supports a number of other file formats including VOX, GSM, RA, AU, AIF, FLAC, and OGG and many more in the Master's Edition. Recording and editing Mp3 and WAV files are freeware features. Version 4.26 includes improved reverb effect, a handy new viewing window and the option to use WavePad classic colors in your Waveform.
  • ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite - Note: The 260K stub installer from Check Point requires you to maintain an Internet connection during installation for the full download of the ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite package. The total download is approximately 51MB.ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite protects you at every level, from the deepest layers of your operating system to the physical world. Includes Antivirus, Anti-Spyware, Identity Theft Protection, Operating System Firewall, Network and Program Firewall, IM Protection, Parental Control, E-mail Security, Auto-Learn, Game Mode.
  • ThreatFire AntiVirus Free Edition - Traditional antivirus solutions cannot protect you until after they have discovered a new threat and produced a signature to counter it. ThreatFire does not rely on signatures, but instead provides behavior-based protection. It is designed to be used alongside your existing antivirus software and it fills the gap in protection between your antivirus signature updates. ThreatFire protects you against major security threats including viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits and even some spyware. Its advanced ActiveDefense technology intelligently analyzes the behavior of processes and programs on a system and immediately halts any malicious action. It continuously monitors all activities on your PC at a very low system level and uses a proprietary combination of analytics, risk algorithms, program histories and tolerance thresholds to identify and shut down threats so you are always protected, no matter how new the threat. ThreatFire is easy to use, instantly effective, and very light on system resources.
  • CNET Download.com Most Popular Games Titles

  • Need for Speed Underground 2 - Get behind the wheel and own the streets from dusk til dawn. (46,103 downloads)
  • Icy Tower - Help Harold the Homeboy climb huge tower without falling down. (38,545 downloads)
  • Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Ultimate Vice City mod - Add new cars and new scenery to Vice City with this mod. (34,185 downloads)
  • Super Mario Bros 3 : Mario Forever - Guide a jumping plumber past obstacles to save his true love. (32,689 downloads)
  • Halo: Combat Evolved - Fight for humanity against an alien onslaught. (27,277 downloads)
  • Cross Fire - Play online military first person shooter. (19,021 downloads)
  • Need for Speed Most Wanted demo - Try both single-player and multiplayer modes in this illicit street-racing game. (16,010 downloads)
  • Conquer Online - Play hero in ancient mythological China. (14,412 downloads)
  • Age of Empires - Advance an entire civilization in this strategy game. (12,765 downloads)
  • Need for Speed Carbon - Take a spin around three tracks with three car modes. (11,177 downloads)
  • CNET Download.com Most Popular Windows Titles

  • AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition - Protect your computer from viruses and malicious programs. (1,758,099 downloads)
  • Avast Free Antivirus - Protect your PC against the latest viruses and spyware. (1,242,981 downloads)
  • Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus - Detect and eliminate viruses, get free protection for home users. (783,694 downloads)
  • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware - Detect and quickly remove malicious threats to your computer. (584,427 downloads)
  • LimeWire - Share files online. (567,044 downloads)
  • YouTube Downloader - Download YouTube videos and convert them to various formats. (470,456 downloads)
  • Ad-Aware Free Anti-Malware - Protect your personal home computer from malware attacks. (428,800 downloads)
  • WinRAR (32-bit) - Take full control over RAR and ZIP archives, along with unpacking a dozen other archive formats. (424,818 downloads)
  • TeamViewer - Share your desktop with another person via the Web. (302,781 downloads)
  • Orbit Downloader - Download videos and music in one click. (259,760 downloads)
  • CNET Download.com Most Popular Educational Software Titles

  • WordWeb - Look up words in thesaurus and dictionary from almost any program. (34,136 downloads)
  • Athan (Azan) Basic - Hear the Athan (Azan) automatically five times a day at each prayer time in your computer. (26,963 downloads)
  • Google Earth - Put a planet's worth of geographic information right on your desktop. (22,286 downloads)
  • Power Tab Editor - Create, play, and print tablature scores. (14,760 downloads)
  • Oxford Dictionary of English (Second Edition) - Move your cursor over a word and read its definition in Oxford Dictionary of English instantly. (14,163 downloads)
  • Ela-Salaty - Get reminders about prayer time. (9,754 downloads)
  • TypingMaster Pro Typing Tutor - Learn touch-typing with a program that dynamically adjusts training to your learning needs. (8,279 downloads)
  • Rapid Typing Tutor - Improve your typing skills. (8,018 downloads)
  • TypingMaster Typing Test - Discover how to type and improve your typing. (7,845 downloads)
  • Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 17 Deluxe - Exercise your typing fingers with practice lessons and entertaining arcade-style games. (5,774 downloads)