Best Free Spyware Remover
While the Internet can be a jolly good place to hang out for most people, it does have its set of drawbacks and most users are infected with adware and spyware software. So it is very important to have proper defense from Trojans, spyware, adware, malware, data mining, Browser hijackers, tracking components etc. To this there are plenty of spyware removers, softwares and applications available at a small free or absolutely free.
A good Spyware Remover should have the following features,
- Comprehensive PC scans that include registry entries and PC memory.
- Regular updates on latest Spyware.
- Complete technical support for customers.
- Huge database that feature every known threat.
- Easy to use interface, along with a fast and powerful runtime.
Basically all spyware remover applications are available for free, in a trial period that can extend from two weeks to a month. After expiry of this period they can be purchased at various websites that might even have promotional offers. Some of the best free spyware removal tools available in the market today that include almost all the features are detailed below.
It is always advisable to use two spyware softwares, since it is more effective in catching spyware threats. The best spyware removers available for free are required to be used in conjunction with other anti-spyware tools for a improved outcome.
- Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Personal: This anti-spyware software can easily supplement a users primary spyware application, since this free Ad-Aware does not support real-time monitoring. What makes it a better choice is that it is high on performance and low on PC resources, except when searching for potential threats.
- Microsoft Windows Defender: This spyware is available for free to XP users and also comes in the VISTA package. It has a very easy to use interface and recommended to be used with another spyware solution.
- Javacool Software SpywareBlaster 3.5.1: SpywareBlaster avoids the installation of ActiveX-based browser hijackers, spyware, tracking cookies, adware, dialers, etc.
- Spybot Search & Destroy: This spyware removal tool was once one of the top 10 but others have surpassed its effectiveness. It has a few features that are not seen in other free spyware removal tools and a few paid antispyware products.
- Spycatcher Express: Tenebril's SpyCatcher has known to perform well when removing spyware and preventing embedding of other malware, Trojan etc. This tool also has nearly every feature that are in the paid versions of Spyware tools.
Besides these free spyware removers, other excellent antispyware and removal tools are Spy Sweeper, CounterSpy, Trend Micro Anti Spyware, AntiSpy, Spyware Doctor etc.
