Spyware remover software?

[SteveP]

Hello all,

 

Whats the best spyware removal software - I think I've got a few hitchhikers?

 

Thanks in advance

 

Steve

[jeepster]

the microsoft antispyware app takes some beating.

spybot and spyware blaster are pretty good too. while you're sorting that out, put adaware on too, then you'll be a lot safer

[Newt]

What jeepster said.

 

Just make sure you keep them updated. The Microsoft Antispyware is unfortunately no longer available for download although existing systems should continue to work and be updated for a while.

 

They replaced it with Windows Defender. Also free but only works with updated Windows systems so XP needs SP2, 2000 needs SP4, and 2003 needs SP1. Otherwise it won't load.

 

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/s...re/default.mspx

[Wag]

I use Ewido, which is free for 14 days in the full version, which includes real -time scanning, and still works as a manual scanner after the trial period ends. Make sure you download the latest definition files before you run a scan though.

[Guest @Winter@]

Got to admit that Ewido found a lot of things other programs missed. How do other people rate it?

[DoZZa]

Ad-aware by Lavasoft.com is a good one. The personal version is free and will remove most things.

 

Cheers