Pop-Up Ad Window Stopper:  (also get Anti-Spyware software {below})
   Popup Stopper   (free, instantly closes pop-ups after they appear, more info)

Anti-Virus: Cleaners with Always-On Shields:  
   (Always Uninstall old anti-virus software before installing a new one.
     Remember to perform the software Update function before scanning.)
   AVG   (free, perhaps the best free AV)
   AntiVir   (free)
   Avast   (free, more info)
   Kaspersky   (free trial, Good Pay Anti-Virus)
   Kaspersky by aol   (same as above, but unlimited free)
   NOD32   (free trial, Another good Pay Anti-Virus)

Anti-Virus: Cleaners only:   (also good for a "second opinion")
   (Feel free to use these without having to uninstall your current anti-virus.
     Remember to perform the software Update function before scanning.)
   Avast Cleaner   (free, more info)
   House Call   (free, web-based service)
   MS Safety Center   (free, web-based service)
   Bit Defender Cleaner   (free)
   Norton Cleaner   (free)
   Free McAfee & Nod32 Cleaners   (free, visit first page listed then scroll down)

Anti-SpyWare Scanning & Cleaning:  (get them all, also helps stop pop-up ads)
   (Spyware is like a virus that shows Ads, but normal anti-virus software won't detect them.
     Remember to perform the software Update function before scanning.)
   Ad-Aware   (free, more info, no always-on shield in free version)
   SpyBot Search & Destroy   (free, more info)
   Microsoft AntiSpyware   (free beta, has always-on shield)
   SpyDefense   (free beta, has always-on shield)
   Spyware Blaster   (free, always-on shield only)
   Ewido   (free trial, top rated)
   EasyCleaner   (free, Registry cleaner)

Firewall & Security:  (only install one firewall)
   Microsoft Firewall & Security Updates Wizard   (note: their firewall is only free for XP/2000)
   Zone Alarm Firewall   (free, works with Windows 98se/ME and up)
   Sygate Personal Firewall   (free, works with Windows 95/98 and up)
   Microsoft Removal Tools for Sasser/MyDoom/Ject/Blaster Worms   (free, XP/2000 only)

Advertisment Blocker:  
   Banner Ads Blocker   (free, blocks many banner Ads in web pages)
   Video Ads Blocker   (free, more info)
   Ad Muncher   (shareware, expires after 30 days)
   AdBlock   (free, requires Mozilla Firefox)
   AdBlock Companion   (free, requires AdBlock {above})

Child Protection Software:
   Naomi   (free, perhaps the best 100% free child protection)
   Wee-Blocker   (free, registration not required)
   Parental Filter   (free, web only protection)
   CyberSitter   (recommended, one time purchase includes free lifetime subscription)

Word Processor & Office Software:
   Open Office   (free, MS Office XP compatible, review, requires Java download & install first)
   Open Office Templates   (free)
   AbiWord   (free, MS Word compatible word processor only)
   WordWeb Thesaurus   (free, thesaurus and dictionary, more info)

Adobe Acrobat:
   Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader   (free)
   Foxit PDF Reader   (free, best PDF reader, small download)
   Brava PDF Reader   (free)

Dial-Up High-Speed Accelerator:  (near broadband speeds over a Modem!)
   IPRO/ICLUB Dialup Accelerator   (1 week risk free trial, then $2.95/mo. on your ipro/iclub bill)
   Propel Accelerate your dial-up!  (free 4-7 day trial, then $5-$8/mo.)

Answering Service:  (takes your calls & alerts you while you are dialed-up to the internet)
   Internet Call Manager   (free trial for first 8 calls)
   Catch-a-Call   (great device, also buy at Radio Shack)

New Computers, Upgrades & Repair:  
   iPro Computer Systems   (inexpensive, powerful, warranty, for iPro/iClub members only!)
   iPro Computer Maintenance   (inexpensive local repair for iPro/iClub members only! 623-4776)
   iPro Computer Upgrades   (inexpensive upgrades & parts for iPro/iClub members only!)
   Dell sued in class action
   CompUsa/BestBuy rebate FTC investigation  

E-Mail Client Software:
   IncrediMail   (free, amazing & fun)
   Mozilla Thunderbird   (free)

Anti-Spam Software: (requires email client software; may break your email client settings)
   (note: ipro/iclub mail server can also reduce spam, turn on via our 'Account Manager' link)
   SpamCombat   (free unlimited trial, blocks spam, requires UnZip {below})
   K9 Freeware   (free, blocks spam)

Music & Video Player Software:
   WinAmp   (free, easy, plays many formats, extendable)
   QuickTime Alt   (free, plays QuickTime videos)
   Real Media Alt   (free, plays Real Media video & audio)
   DivX & Xvid Video Player   (free, DirectShow DivX/Xvid video player)
   JetPlayer   (free, plays Windows Media, RealOne, QuickTime, etc.)
   MusicMatch Jukebox   (free, Burn/Rip CDs, etc.)
   wxMusik   (free, media player and music organizer)
   MusikCube   (free, media player, music organizer, CD ripper)
   Music 3¢ per song   (Tip: encoder "WMA Q50" has best price/size/quality ratio, article)

Chat Software & Sites:
   Web Chat   (free, easy chat in your web browser)
   Web IM Chat   (free, easy chat for 4 IM services in your web browser)
   Gaim IM   (free, chat on AOL, MSN, ICQ, Yahoo!, IRC, etc.)
   eFonica Net Phone   (free, works over existing dialup connection, call real telephone numbers)
   VOIP-Stunt Net Phone   (free, call real telephone numbers worldwide for free or cheap)
   VOIP-Buster Net Phone   (free, call real telephone numbers worldwide for free or cheap)
   OpenWengo Net Phone   (free, voice chat worldwide for free or call real telephone for cheap)
   Skype Net Phone   (free, voice chat worldwide for free or call real telephone for cheap)
   Trillion IM   (free, chat on AOL, MSN, ICQ, Yahoo!, IRC)
   Global IM   (free, chat on MSN, Yahoo!, AIM, ICQ, etc.)
   Miranda IM   (free, chat on MSN, Yahoo!, AIM, ICQ, IRC, etc.)

Web Browsers:
   Mozilla FireFox   (free, web browser only)
   Best Firefox Customizations   (free)
   Internet Explorer   (free)
   Netscape Communicator   (free)
   Netscape   (free, older archived versions)

Web Page Producer for beginners:
   NVU  (free, open source)
   Web Dwarf  (free, beginner instructions, easy visual web site editor/publisher, more info)
   Isaac  (free)

Advanced HTML Editors, etc.:
   (note: upload your files via our Account Manager link)
   choose or here  (free, html code editors)
   Keyword Generator   (free)
   HTTrack Web Site Copier   (free)

Drawing, Painting & Photo Editors:
   PixResizer   (free, resize dimensions & file size)
   Pixia   (free, photo editing, brush painting)
   Irfanview   (free, photo editing)

Privacy and Anonymity:  (also get Anti-Spyware {above})
   System Security Suite   (free, erase your tracks after web surfing)
   CompuSec   (free, encrypts and password protects your entire hard drive, be careful)
   TrueCrypt   (free, encrypts and password protects a portion of your hard drive, be careful)
   Eraser   (free, delete files and make them unrecoverable even by experts)
   KeyPass   (free, password manager/safe)
   Secure Anonymous Web Browser   (free, article, hides your identity while surfing)
   Tor   (free, hides your identity while you web surf, download, IM, IRC, surf .onion, etc.)
   Temporary Email   (free, hide your real Email address by giving a disposable one)

Security Investigation Tools:  
   Cain & Abel   (free, recover almost any forgotten password and how to protect yourself)
   Knoppix Security Tools   (free, recover forgotten windows passwords, requires cd burner)
   L0phtCrack & SAMInside   (free trial only, password recovery)
   Modem Spy   (one time purchase, records phone conversations, requires voice modem)

Internet Settings Optimizer:  (may help some more than others)
   TZ Connection Booster   (free, use default install settings)

Windows Memory Optimizer:  (only helps Windows 95/98/ME)
   CacheMan   (free, load internal profile: desktop computer)
   RAMBooster   (free)

UnZIP File Archive Extractor:
   izArc   (free)
   choose or here   (free)

FTP Client:
   FTP Leech   (free, requires UnZIP {above}, remember to turn off "update checker")
   Smart FTP   (free)

Newsgroup Reader:
   (nntp server: news.ipro.net)
   Mozilla Thunderbird   (free)
   40tude Dialog   (free)

Download Manager:  (resumes broken downloads)
   Free Download Manager   (free)
   GetRight   (free unlimited trial, more info)

Games:  
   MiniClip Web Games   (free, requires the latest DirectX, Shockwave, Flash, Java)
   ArcadeMob Web Games   (free, requires the latest Flash)
   AddictingGames Web Games   (free, requires the latest Flash)
   MetaPhysik Web Game   (free, requires the latest Flash)
   Another Web Game   (free, requires the latest Flash)
   Console Web Games   (free, requires the latest Java)
   Free Online Games   (free)
   Conquer   (free, Online Role Playing Game, huge download)
   Navy Field   (free, Online Real Time Strategy Game)
   There.com   (free 2 week trial, virtual reality chat and games, multi-player)
   MAME old-school arcade/console emulator   (free, if their download is slow search p2p)
   MAME for X-Box   (not easy, play old-school arcade/console games on X-Box)
   Other X-Box Mods   (not easy, modify your X-Box without needing to install extra chips)

Macintosh Stuff:  
   Mac Freeware   (free, open source)
   Mac Pop-Up Ad Window Blocker   (shareware)

Free Products & Services:  (verified by us to be truly legitimate)
   Free Credit Report   (this is the real free credit report site)
   eBates Cash Back   (they give you real money for shopping at well known stores)

Other Freeware, Shareware and Demos:
   nonags.com or here (all Freeware with No spyware or adware)
   FreeWareFiles.com (all freeware)
   download.com (beware of spyware)
   tucows.com (beware of spyware)
   simtel.net (beware of spyware)
   fileforum (beware of spyware)

Please note:  We are unable to provide technical support on many of these programs.  If you have questions that we cannot answer, please contact the corresponding software vendor.