Spyware Removal

There are several free spyware removal tools available on the Internet. You don’t have to pay or buy a license to use these software on your computer. Usually these are community based software projects. Some of these are also supported by companies. Still others are “lite versions” of the commercially available software. Many of these tools are almost at par with the paid versions. However, you can expect complete protection and best performance only from paid spyware removal tools. Paid spyware removal tools offer better customer service and update their signatures more often when compared with free ones. Having said this, here is a list of free spyware removal software:

Spyware Terminator

Spyware terminator is one of best spyware removal tools. Its performance is comparable to most paid/commercial solutions. Here are some of the features offered by Spyware Terminator:

* Fast spyware scanning
* 100% real-time protection
* HIPS protection
* Antivirus protection
* Multilanguage Support
* Free customer support

Spyware Terminator is free for both home and business use. However, a paid corporate edition is also available with more sophisticated features.

Ad Aware 2008 Free

Ad Aware 2008 Free is one of the most popular spyware removal tools. The latest version features many improvements like better detection, enhanced rootkit removal, and compatibility with Windows Vista. A commercial version is also available (Ad Aware 2008 Pro).

Spybot Search & Destroy

Spybot Search & Destroy works exceptionally well in detecting and removal spyware, trojan horses and other malware. For optimum protection use Spybot along with Ad Aware. You can detect even very rare spyware this way as they will compensate for each other’s weaknesses. Spybot Search and Destroy is available completely free of charge.

Tips to stay safe from spyware

You can prevent your computer from getting infected with spyware by following some simple security measures. Some of these are listed below:

==> Use a secure browser: Most spyware and malware make use of browser vulnerabilities to infect the host computer. Using a secure browser can prevent such spyware from infecting your computer. We recommend using Mozilla Firefox or Opera instead of Internet explorer which comes installed by default.

==> Install security software: You must and should install an antivirus program, a spyware scanner and a firewall on your computer. Firewall software protect your computer from hacking attempts from the Internet.

==> Download software from secure sites: You should always download software from reputed websites like Download.com. Never download software from peer2peer networks, torrents or file sharing sites like rapidshare or megaupload. Often, these files may be bundled with malicious code.

==> Always scan files before opening: Before opening any file (e.g. Word documents, PDF, etc), scan it with your antivirus scanner. Spyware and other malware are often embedded with executable files.

==> Be careful with email attachments: Many spyware and virus programs spread through email attachments. If you get email attachments from unknown senders, please don’t open them without scanning throughly. You should always scan the attached files with a virus scanner or a spyware scanner before opening them.

==> Update your operating system: Update your operating system by installing the latest service packs, patches and hotfixes. These patches are designed to fix security vulnerabilities in the operating system. In other words, installing updates makes your computer more secure and keeps you safe from spyware and other malicious applications.

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