Download Microsoft Safety Scanner [Free]

Microsoft has just released ‘Microsoft Safety Scanner’ a replacement for Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner, which lets you scan Windows PC for any infections. It is a free and standalone tool just like Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool, that doesn’t offers any real-time protection because its purpose is on-demand scanning, where users need to perform a scan manually. The program offers 3 scanning modes: Quick Scan, Full Scan and Customized scan.

Do you think your PC has a virus?
The Microsoft Safety Scanner is a free downloadable security tool that provides on-demand scanning and helps remove viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. It works with your existing antivirus software.
Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner expires 10 days after being downloaded. To rerun a scan with the latest anti-malware definitions, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.
The Microsoft Safety Scanner is not a replacement for using an antivirus software program that provides ongoing protection.
For real-time protection that helps to guard your home or small business PCs against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software, download Microsoft Security Essentials.

Microsoft Safety Scanner is available Free both for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows OS. But it has one big disadvantage that, it expires 10 days after downloading. So to re-run a scan with the latest antimalware definitions, you have to download and run it again.
Note – This tool is just a scanner and is not meant to be used as an antivirus solution.
Download Microsoft Safety Scanner
via [Techdows]

Grab Free 6 months License of Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 [For Malaysian users]

Here is a nice promotion for Facebook fans of Gorgeous Magazine in Malaysia, which can provide you a Free 6-months trial license key of Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011. You just need to complete some easy steps to avail the free license, follow them below:


NOTE -

• This 6-month trial license is only applicable to users who HAVE NOT used the Kaspersky Anti-Virus 30-day trial version.
• If you have activated the 30-day trial version before, you can give the 6 month trial license to a family member or activate on a different computer.

How to get a free license code of KAV:
Visit the promo page at Facebook. Click the ‘Like’ button, Enter your Name and Email address. Click submit button, activation code will be sent to the email within 24 hours.
You must redeem/activate this license within the promotion period (March to August 2011). Check this link for detail installation and activation guide with screenshots.
via [Raymond]

Free 6 months OEM License of Panda Internet Security 2011 & Antivirus Pro 2011

We’ve previously shared about Free 90-Day Trial of Panda 2011 security products and now a new promotion is here, offering OEM license of Panda Internet Security 2011 and Panda Antivirus Pro 2011 absolutely Free for 6 months (180 days).


Panda Antivirus Pro 2011 offers the most intuitive protection easy to use for your computer. Install it and forget about viruses, spyware, rootkits, hackers and online fraud. Chat, share photos and videos, buy online, read your favorite blogs or simply surf the Web with confidence and without interruption.
Panda Internet Security 2011 is a security suite you can use the Internet for everything. It protects you from viruses, hackers, online fraud, identity theft and other known threats unknown. Keeps your inbox free of spam and you lets you browse privately and securely with the new Panda Safe Browser.
To grab a free license, you don’t need to register or fill any complicated forms. Just visit the promo page, click the ‘DESCARGAR GRATIS’ button and download the OEM installer. Install it and activate the product (license key is integrated). It has option for two languages – English and Spanish. Enjoy!

How to activate Kaspersky 2012 license using a key file

Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 Beta has been recently released and like its previous 2010 and 2011 suite, it doesn’t allows users to activate Kaspersky 2012 using a license key file i.e. without an activation code. Don’t worry, we previously shared working tricks to do this task and we’re back with a similar method for the latest build of KIS 2012.
Tutorial – Activating Kaspersky 2012 license using key file
1. Open Kaspersky 2012 License Manager by clicking ‘Insert your activation code here’ or ‘Manage License’ (from lower right corner).
2. Click the ‘Activate the application’ button.
3. Disable your Internet connection (either disable Network adapter from control panel or turn off your modem/router).
4. Select the ‘Activate commercial version’ radio button and enter the activation code as 11111-11111-11111-1111X. (Delete any trial key first if you want, by clicking the red X next to the license number).
5. Click Next, you will then get the option to activate kaspersky using a key file.
6. Browse to the key location on your computer and activate kaspersky using a key file. You can then turn on your Internet connection.
P.S. Process tested on Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 Beta (version 12.0.0.234).
Kaspersky Lab, producers of one of the best and most popular security software ‘Kaspersky’ has released the Beta build of their upcoming new security suite Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 (version 12.0.0.234).

I just tested the new Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 and was surprised to see a completely new GUI once again. KIS 2012 includes a Windows Sidebar gadget, Task manager, and a range of other new features. It now offers a trial license of 3 months. Currently, there are no signs of Kaspersky Antivirus 2012 BETA at their official forum.
You can consider trying the latest KIS 2012 Beta and report any suggestion or bugs to Kaspersky via their forum. Activate trial version of this beta to use it Free for 91 days.
Screenshots – Installation process of Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 Beta
Download Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 BETA
Just visit this page http://devbuilds.kaspersky-labs.com/devbuilds/KIS2012/ and download the build 12.0.0.xxx (one with the highest version number), sized 136 MB.
Note – This beta release can encounter issues and may be unstable, intended only for developers and testing purposes. It is advisable not to install it on primary machines.