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Firefox
  Firefox: Alternative to internet explorer, less susceptible to Internet junk and popups, and overall better internet security.  
Thunderbird
  Thunderbird: Alternative to Outlook Express email package include junk filtering features, and overall better internet security.  
Zone Alarm
  Zone Alarm : Internet firewall package, free home user edition. Protects from internet based attacks and prevents access to the internet from unwanted virus/internet junk.  

ActiveScan
  Panda ActiveScan: Online free virus scan  
AdAware
  AdAware: Free Internet junk / Adware / Spyware removal tool  
Avast
  avast! AntiVirus Home Edition, free of charge for HOME users for NON-COMMERCIAL use only, compatible with WindowsXP and windowsXP 64bit edition  

3DMark 06
  The free limited version of 3DMark06 is the latest and hottest of the very popular 3DMark series. By combining full DirectX®9.0c support including HDR, SM3.0, SM2.0, new CPU tests and more, 3DMark06 continues the legacy of being industry standard benchmark.  
PCMark 05
  PCMark®05 is everything you need to reliably and easily measure the performance of your PC and determine its strengths and weaknesses. With PCMark05, you will be able to select the optimal upgrades for your existing PC, or choose the right new PC that fits your specific needs. This easy-to-use product gives you the same tools and knowledge that virtually every professional tester in the industry uses.  
3DMark 03
  3DMark03 is Futuremark's first unified 3D gaming benchmark utilizing DX7, DX8 and DX9 functionality. By combining full DirectX®9.0a support with completely new tests and graphics, 3DMark03 continues the legacy of being industry standard benchmark.