SpywareBlaster
SpywareBlaster is a free spyware removal tool from a small company called Javacool software. However, it is very good and so is very popular. In fact, millions of people around the world have downloaded SpywareBlaster to protect their computers from malicious programs.
SpywareBlaster prevents the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, dialers, browser hijackers, and other potentially unwanted programs. It can also block spyware/tracking cookies in IE, Mozilla Firefox, Netscape, and many other browsers, and restrict the actions of spyware/ad/tracking sites. SpywareBlaster can help keep your system spyware-free and secure, without interfering with the "good side" of the web.
SpywareBlaster offers two updating options:
# Automatic update: This costs $9.95 (US) per computer, per year
# Manual update: This is free. You can manually update by clicking on the "Updates" tab on the left side of the SpywareBlaster interface, and then press the "Check for Updates" button.
More information: For more information about SpywareBlaster see www.javacoolsoftware.com