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By Khalid Betani
- Number 3: Lavasoft's Ad-Aware SE, Personal Edition
Cost: Free
About.com Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
Editor's comment: Lavasoft has been the benchmark spyware-defense tool for years. Their Ad-Aware product has won the trust of millions of users. Although it doesn't have the nifty shredding and email opt-out lists of Spybot, Ad-Aware does perform realtime protection, and it auto updates its definition lists to remain current. Up until 2006, combining Spybot and Ad-Aware was the smartest (and the cheapest) way to defend your compute against spyware. Things are different now, because Number 1 below has set the high bar even higher for 2007.
- Number 2: Navarre Webroot Spy Sweeper
Cost: Free to try, approximately $39 to buy
About.com Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
Editor's comment: Achieving 100% detection of spyware toolbars in recent About tests, Spy Sweeper was also effective in shutting down nearly 85% of active malware processes. This would go well as a three-way combination with Spybot and Lavasoft.
- Number 1: Macafee Virus Scan and Anti Spyware
Cost: Approximately $39.99 for antivirus and anti-spyware combined
About.com Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
Editor's comment:
- In recent About.com tests, Macafee managed to detect 100% of all spyware infection, and it also shut down nearly 99% of spyware processes running in memory. While you cannot purchase Macafee anti-spyware without also purchasing their antivirus, the bundle is absolutely worth it at $39.99. If you are willing to spend money on your spyware and virus defense, then Macafee and Web Root are the two choices we recommend to everyone. If you are looking to save yourself a few dollars, then Lavasoft/Defender/Spybot can make for a good no-cost combination defense.
What else can I help you with?
Where can one find good reviews about Anti spyware products?
Technology magazines frequently carry reviews of anti spyware products. PC Mag is an example of a magazine that frequently reviews anti spyware products for its readers.
Why does an unknown Trojan spyware still disrupt my IE and a message prompting me to download the latest anti-spyware even after I scanned my PC with the latest AVG anti-spyware?
to remove this kind of spyware, download the latest spybot
How do you get viruses out of my PC?
download Malware-Bytes Anti-Malware and Avira Antivir or Super Anti Spyware
Where would one go to find free spyware remover?
Microsoft creates a free anti-spyware program called Antispyware. PC Tools, Lavasoft, and Webroot also create free spyware removal programs that one could download over the internet by visiting their official websites.
How do you change the homepage the USECURRENT option in the general is not responding in your PC?
If the options is not responding that indicated that the browser has been hijacked. You need to run a good anti spyware program Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Run the anti spyware removal programs spybot Run Superantispyware Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!
Why are you still being blocked when you fully removed alpha antivirus?
Most likely, there is other malware installed on your PC. Probably it is a Trojan virus. Scan your PC with a legitimate anti-spyware application like Spyware Doctor or MalwareBytes anti-malware.
How can I ensure the security of my data on my PC?
The most important thing is to install a reputable and complete anti-virus package. After that, a firewall and an anti-spyware program will round out your PC protection needs.
Assistance looking for the latest and professional anti-spyware?
Spybot search and destroy and PC tools spyware doctor are both good, lavasoft is another favorite.
Do you Dr Phil support or endorse PC tools and their programs such as spyware dr and registry mechanic?
yes he does
What are the benefits of using spyware removal?
Using spyware removal helps keep PC's and Mac's safe from viruses and other harmful malware. Anti-spyware keeps gadgets from being negatively affected by such spywares.
How does one protect a PC against spyware and adware?
The way that one protects a PC against spyware and adware is by having good virus protection software and using it, updates are crucial. They are many paid and free antivirus programs. Two of the best free programs are Avast and AVG.
What is the best free spyware removal tool?
There are many anti-spywares around, but i believe none have spyware detection rates as Spyware DOctor(PCtools) If you want to buy it then go to site and pay The paid product will also provide anti-virus protection But if you want just spyware protection USE Spyware Doctor Starter Edition Download it from here http://www.download.com/Spyware-Doctor-Starter-Edition/3000-8022_4-10704508.html Its a free software and best antispyware product... ALL THE BEST
