Ad-Aware 6 Standard

Operating system: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Licence: Free
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.lavasoftusa.com

Ad-aware Standard Edition is THE award winning, free* multicomponent detection and removal utility that consistently leads the industry in safety, user satisfaction, support and reliability.

Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.2

Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Licence: Donationware
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.safer-networking.org

Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove spyware of different kinds from your computer.

Winzip 8.1

Web Site: http://www.winzip.com
Operating System: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
System Requirements: Not listed
License: 21 day evaluation. $29 US to register

WinZip brings the convenience of Windows to the use of Zip files and other compression formats. The optional wizard interface makes zipping and unzipping easier than ever. WinZip features built-in support for CAB files and for popular Internet file formats such as TAR, gzip, UUencode, BinHex, and MIME. ARJ, LZH, and ARC files are supported via external programs. WinZip interfaces to most virus scanners.

MailWasher Pro 3.3.0

Web Site: http://www.firetrust.com/products/mailwasherpro/
Operating System: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
System Requirements: Not listed
License: Shareware - 30 days trial

MailWasher Pro is your answer to getting rid of spam, viruses and unwanted email. It's so effective and easy to use, you'll find it becomes one of the most useful programs on your computer.

Microsoft DirectX 9b

Web Site: http://www.microsoft.com/directx
Operating System: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
System Requirements: Not listed
License: Free

DirectX 9.0b improves the graphics, security, and performance of your operating system. Download and install this update for your Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP-based system.

NOD32 2.0

Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Licence: 30-day trial (updates available monthly from the NetGuide CD in Essentials)
Minimum system requirements: N/A
Web: http://www.nod32.co.nz

Protect your PC from viruses with the best antivirus software, as tested by the NetGuide labs. NOD32 catches more viruses than any other antivirus program we've seen, using effective heuristics to protect against unknown viruses. The full program is priced at $80 + GST for one year's worth of virus updates. Regular NetGuide readers can download an updated 30-day trial with a new embedded username and password every month from the Essentials section of the NetGuide CD.

Once the installation has been completed, the latest version of the virus definition database must be downloaded immediately to ensure the highest detection capabilities. Use the 'Update Now' button in the NOD32 Control Center Update tab. This will give you your 30-day trial virus definition update of NOD32.

Purchase
Ensure that your virus definitions are always up to date. You can purchase a full license copy of NOD32 at http://www.chillisoft.co.nz/purchase/index.cfm for $80 + GST for one year. For further pricing information, call Geoff on 09 309 3281or email the sales department at info@nod32.co.nz.

for Windows 95/98/Me

for Windows NT/2000/XP

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1

Web Site: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie
Operating system: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
System Requirements: 233MHz CPU; 32MB RAM
License: Free
Intallation instructions: This installer needs to be run directly from the CD. Do not copy one file only to your hard drive. Internet Explorer users click in the link below and select 'Open' or 'Run this program from it's current location', and then close this browser session before going any further. Alternatively, browse to the directory Essentials/Windows/internet_explorer and run the file ie6setup.exe.

This latest version of Internet Explorer is more stable, with better error reporting as well. It helps you to print, save and email pictures you find on the Web. It also has new media and search features that make finding information and experience online audio and video easier than ever before.

 

Adobe Reader 6

Web Site: http://www.adobe.com
Operating System: Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
System Requirements: Not listed
License: Free

Adobe Reader 6 is free software that lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files on a variety of hardware and operating system platforms.

QuickTime 6.4

Operating system: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
Licence: Free
Minimum system requirements:
Web: http://www.apple.com/quicktime

Media Player for playing .mov movies. Also supports 3GPP files and MPEG-4 Videos.

ICQ Pro 2003b

Operating system: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Licence: Free
Minimum system requirements: Not listed
Web: http://web.icq.com/

ICQ Pro 2003b is the latest release of ICQ, the instant-messaging program that lets you communicate with friends and colleagues in real time. To seek out a friend on the ICQ network, simply enter his or her ICQ number, name, nickname, or email address. Once your contact list is set up, you'll be notified when your friends are online so you can chat, send instant messages, files, and URLs, play games or just hang out.