If you are used to downloading various free software from the Internet, please remember, this is the best way to have spyware delivered on your PC. Under normal circumstance, we will unthinkingly click the fuzzy previous agreed statement of some applications which might be implanted spyware by many legitimate advertisers or procedure authors. Some hackers even license software by adding them “spy” and releasing them on behalf of “crack version”.
Are you enthusiastic about online entertainment, such as online games, online movies, online music broadcasting, real-time chat, and so on? Well, we are just sorry to say that the distance between you and “spy” has been greatly closed for these applications are usually most favored by advertisers who will make great effort to implant spyware in those programs.
Do you like fashionable blog and RSS? On the Gartner IT security summit held recently, security experts had pointed out that these applications were gradually becoming “the future paradise” of spyware because of the extensive use of JavaScript and ActiveX.
We consider the choice of suitable anti-spyware program can be very important under various circumstances. This is not only essential to computer protection, but can also save a lot of time. Therefore, we decided to process a simple test against those popular online anti-spyware programs for your reference.
Content of test:
① range of scan: scan memory, system installation directory (default as C), and registry documents
② the styles of malicious software the program detects
③ offer abilities to clean or ignore threats found
④ check out whether the program protects real time or not
Environment of test:
CPU: AMD-850M MEMORY: 256M SDRAM
HARD DRIVE: 20GB SYSTEM: Win XP Home SP2
Result of test:
① almost all of the software can detect infected files, but some of them fail to indentify all spywares
② most of them have the ability to automatically update to the latest version
③ there are various help and support offered
④ some applications are free
Ps: Due to the limited time I haven’t conducted a comprehensive test. I just made a simple test on whether they could detect and remove malicious spyware and adware or not. The order here does not relate to the products themselves.
Product list:
＊ Windows Defender
＊Spyware Doctor 5.5
＊ Ad-Aware 2007
＊SpyBot Search & Develop
＊ XoftSpySE
＊CounterSpy
＊ SpyCatcher
＊Ashampoo AntiSpyware
＊CA eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware
＊ SpyZooka
＊ Sophos Anti-Rootkit
＊KeyScrambler Personal
＊ZeroSpyware
＊StartGuard
＊ Prevx 2.0
＊Adware Spyware Be Gone
＊ LinkScanner Pro
＊CA Internet Security Suite 2008
＊Max Spyware Doctor
＊Spinach AntiSpywar
＊Spy Emergency
＊SpywareNoMore
＊AVG Internet Security
＊Spyware Terminator
＊SUPERAntiSpyware
＊SpyStopper Pro
＊BPS Spyware/Adware Remover
＊SpywareBlaster
＊Spy Sweeper
＊Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware
1. Windows Defender
There is plenty of software published by Microsoft, in addition to some popular programs, such as Windows operating system, Office word processing and any other business software which need to spend money in buying them. In fact, apart from business software, Microsoft also publishes some free and useful software. This Windows Defender from Microsoft is one of them.
Real-time protection: Yes
Windows Defender is automatically installed with Windows Vista. As for computers running Windows XP with SP2 or Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Defender must be installed manually. Windows Defender runs as a local service.
It can help your computer block spyware and other unwanted software to prevent malicious pop-ups and other security threats. Windows Defender conducts real-tine protection. It can also recommend users to adopt different measures while detecting out any spyware.
Like most products, Windows Defender needs to update frequently. The best frequency is once a month. It works well in systems of Vista, XP SP2 and Server 2003, 2000 SP4, but it does not work with Windows 98.
Download:http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
2. Spyware Doctor 5.5
Spyware Doctor is a spyware remover that provides real-time protection against spyware, adware, Spyware Trojan, keyloggers, Identity Theft, Hijackers, Tracking Threats, Rogue Anti-Spyware, Unwanted Software, Phishing, Pop-ups and Bad Websites. It is a tool specialized in detecting and removing spyware. This program will install Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer when setting up.
Real-time Protection: Yes
Spyware Doctor Trial version allows you to free remove, ignore or quarantine detected threats. However, this trial version is not completely functional—a fact you will find after downloading. It has the feature of On Guard Protection which acts as real-time monitor. When you activate Windows, Spyware Doctor always conducts a rapid inspection for potential threats and shows you with a list to remind you taking measures, but sometimes it may flag several harmless cookies as potential problems. Besides, we can not learn more about the detected item but the threat level within this program.
Spyware Doctor is designed for Windows Vista 32-bit, XP and 2000. Windows 98 users need to download another version of it.
Download: http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/
3. Ad-Aware 2007
Lavasoft’s Ad-Aware is another famous anti-spyware among the market place. It is a compact and easy-to-use security tools which can scan your memory, registry, hard drives and external storage while quickly finding out those adware tracking documents and related components, and then delete them if you require. With this program, you can easily clean up your system to highly protect your privacy.
Real-time protection: Yes
The advertising services Ad-Aware can search and delete include: Web3000, Gator, Cydoor, Radiate/Aureate, Flyswats, Conducent / Time Sink and Comet Cursor. This program launches another icon for real-time protection, but only in paid version can be available. There are three versions offered: Free, Plus and Pro. Within the Free version, all the features are turned off except basic anti-spyware scanning and removing feature.
However, since the threats become more sophisticated, the real-time protection available with the Plus and Pro versions should be a strong consideration.
Download: http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
4. SpyBot Search & Develop
SpyBot Search & Develop is a tool designed to clean up spyware. So far, it can detect more than 10,000 kinds of spyware, and is able to make immunization treatment to more than 1,000 kinds of threats. It is powerful antivirus software among so many products on market. Moreover, this software is completely free.
Real-time Protection: No
Before starting this program, SpyBot Search & Develop will alert you to backup registry information in case of any error operation. That is, you can restore any files and applications even though removing them with error. This is one feature that does not exist in others. SpyBot Search & Develop also allows users to take preventive measures against spyware by using its Immunization feature. If you want to take this program, a smooth system is necessary, for the sluggish one might crash SpyBot Search & Develop sometimes. The installation of SpyBot Search & Develop is really requiring your patience.
Since it is free software with more than 2o different languages support, SpyBot Search & Develop is still worth recommending anyway.
Download: http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
5. XoftSpySE
XoftSpySE is a popular anti-spyware product made by Paretologic, one of the famous computer security software publishers in USA. This program claims to be the most advanced spyware detection and removal application on the entire internet. Well, does it really live up with these claims? Everyone has different ideas. As we see it, this application’ s comprehensive scan settings allow you to scan your files, system registry, active processes, system folders. The scan of XoftSpySE seems unlikely to miss anything out on your system.
Real-time Protection: No
XoftSpySE is a tool designed for quarantine and removing spyware and malicious applications. It contains advantages like powerful functions, large virus database, automatic updates, quick search and easy to use. But it conducts no real-time protection that allows protecting every now and then. Instead, you have to make a scan schedule to promise your computer can be detected frequently.
Download: http://www.paretologic.com/products/xoftspyse/
6. CounterSpy
CounterSpy detects and removes adware and spyware from your computer, and also features a real-time protection that alerts you whenever potential dangers arise, so as to stop most spyware before they can even install. The program includes a variety of security agents that act as bodyguards to protect areas of your system that are commonly used by malware to hijack your settings, add menu items, change your home page, modify your HOSTS file and much more. If any adware or spyware items are detected during a scan, you are provided with detailed information about the offender and can choose to delete or quarantine the item(s). In addition, CounterSpy includes tools to erase Internet tracks, securely delete files, and explore advanced system settings, automatic database updates, scheduled scans and more. The program also integrates with an online community (optional) to report new spyware findings.
Real-time Protection: Yes
Generally, CounterSpy is a tool that monitors and deletes spyware and adware on your system to protect your privacy. In addition, it can also eliminate the use of history. However, we found this software can not restore and view those erased files, which is quite inconvenient for anyone who delete files careless. Besides, CounterSpy has no feature to edit the startup program.
7. SpyCatcher
This program detects spyware, adware, Trojans and other threats, and updates itself automatically. SpyCatcher includes Reinstall Shield to defend against aggressive spyware programs that silently reinstall after deletion. It watches your PC for running spyware and alerts you before new spyware is installed. The Protector also blocks phishing scams, which try to dupe you into entering your credit card information on false Web sites, typically posing as banks. It includes a Parachute feature, which automatically detects advanced spyware programs that install themselves at continually higher levels in the boot process of your PC, enabling these programs to watch you even when you aren’t online. When such activity is detected, SpyCatchers Parachute reboots the PC in Safe Mode, deletes whatever spyware it has found and then reboots the computer again normally.
Real-time Protection: Yes
SpyCatcher is an advanced antispyware tool. It detects and disables tens of thousands of spyware, adware and Trojans, and defends against phishing sites. SpyCatcher also stops spyware reinstallation, protects your browser settings and more. But there seems no restore point available. This program is suitable for commercial use.
Download: http://www.tenebril.com/consumer/spyware/spycatcher.php
8. Ashampoo AntiSpyware
Ashampoo AntiSpyware contains more than 260,000 various spyware and malicious software codes to monitor and protect your computer from being invaded and broke. There is a back-end procedure that specializes in detecting any potential danger of suspicious files built in Ashampoo AntiSpyware. Therefore, malicious procedures like Trojans is hardly to install on user’s computer. Meanwhile, this program can even recognize Rootkits, which is considered to be one of the most dangerous spyware, while others seldom do it well as Ashampoo AntiSpyware does. What’ more, Ashampoo AntiSpyware can also scan compressed file.
Real-time Protection: Yes
Ashampoo Antispyware takes the most essential parts from Ewido (more than 20,000 characteristic database and Ewido’s excellent scanning engine) while adopting its own creating (files deletion, Rootkits detection tool and trace remove). This program is called the luxurious edition of Ewido while taking even less resources than Ewido. It protects your PC with advanced new technology and backs it up with an additional suite of security tools.
Download:http://www2.ashampoo.com/webcache/html/1/product_2_0049__.htm
9. CA eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware
Published by CA (the Computer Associate), eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware is a powerful tool that designed for both business and personal computer. This application can actively detect and remove spyware program and non-viral malicious codes to prevent users’ computer from non-authorization and access to personal or business information theft.
PestPatrol Anti-Spyware has as many as tens of thousands of Spyware database for comparison, which can effectively detect the global flow of spyware and remove them rapidly while automatically updating the Spyware definition files to detect at least 55 different types of 10,000 kinds of Spyware, including spyware, Trojans, illegal adware, password theft, surveillance programs, mail bombs, keyboard and surveillance, hacking tools and so on.
Real-time Protection: No
CA eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware (pest patrol soldiers) is the best prevention to protect business computer software, which can prevent enterprise network sabotage and attacks from Trojans, hacking tools, keyboard monitor, spyware, and other harmful tools. It can also rapidly identify and eliminate hacking tools, Trojans and surveillance procedures in your personal computer and enterprise Network. CA Pestpatrol provides three major product categories; they are respectively Pestpatrol Enterprise, Pestpatrol version of SMEs and Pestpatrol personal version. Pestpatrol Enterprise provides centralized control and a variety of anti-spyware defense management based on business needs, so it is suitable for enterprises and network operated under complexity.
Download: http://www.ca.com/us/products/product.aspx?ID=5222
10. SpyZooka
This software is a very good removal of illegal software tools including most spyware, adware, hijacking software, keyloggers, unwanted toolbars, dialers, Trojans and other clutter. SpyZooka uses its SpyGuard function to prevent transmission of virus and Trojan as well as its AutoScan to browse your computer automatically as you schedule. When a threat tries to violate your computer, its SpyGuard will quietly detect them in the background and inform danger to you in time. This software also includes features like virtual paper mill, scan report and directory, rapid and thorough scanning.
Real-time protection: Yes
SpyZooka offers a full scan that only takes us less than 2 minutes to finish, which is quite faster than all its competitors. However, we are still skeptical when an anti-spyware product completes a scan at such rapid speed as it usually means it will skip certain items. We find that what this product scan mostly is test information. Minimized this program, you can only restore it from the system tray, for it will completely disappear from your desktop.
Download: http://www.spyzooka.com/
11. Sophos Anti-Rootkit
Sophos Anti-Rootkit provides users with multi-level testing to clean up those running procedures and processes hidden on your system while safely detecting and removing almost every Rootkit files installed on system. This is an easy-to-use program. In addition, it is completely free software.
Real-time Protection: No
Like many security tools, Sophos Anti-Rootkit returns the occasional false positively. The interface is simple with a few built-in functions.
Download: http://www.sophos.com/products/free-tools/sophos-anti-rootkit.html
12. KeyScrambler Personal
KeyScrambler PersonalKeyScrambler Personal is a free plug-in for your Web browser that protects everything you type from keyloggers. It defeats keyloggers by encrypting your keystrokes at the keyboard driver level and depth within the operating system. When the encrypted keystrokes reach your browser, KeyScrambler then decrypts them so you see exactly the keys you’ve typed. Keyloggers can only record the encrypted keys, which are completely indecipherable.
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Real-time Protection: Yes
Different from any other anti-virus and anti-spyware software which protect your PC by removing keyboard record they detected, KeyScrambler protects your PC from being attacked by unknown keyboard recorders. In addition, it provides protection without getting in your way. With KeyScrambler your important personal information will be a whole lot safer.
Download: http://www.qfxsoftware.com/
13. ZeroSpyware
With an easy-to-use interface, ZeroSpyware provides users with comprehensive spyware removal and protection. It has an intelligent scan engine which finds and removes forms of malware that may be hiding in your system. In addition, its intrusion detection systems will consistently monitor sensitive operating system and browser as well as alerting you if suspicious activity is found to block unwanted changes to your PC.
Real-time Protection: Yes
We appreciate its attractive and straightforward interface. However, it isn’t quite as nimble as many other competitors in terms of performance. This application detects some but not all adware installed on PC. Although it does scan files, applications and registry, it misses some spy Cookies. The good news is that it takes less time and there is no noticeable system slow. Before deleting, the utility backs up in case of error operation.
Download: http://www.fbmsoftware.com/pmain.aspx?id=3
14. StartGuard
StartGuard can detect spyware on your PC with ease. It uses a unique spyware detection process (without the use of spyware definitions). This program can also immunize your system against thousands of threats, perform automatic scans on Windows startup and alert you as soon as new threats are found with its real-time protection.
Real-time protection: Yes, but only Pro version available
Totally different from most anti-spyware tools that miss quite a lot of spyware due to incomplete or outdated databases, StartGuard protects your PC and privacy by blocking any possible entry points spyware exploits to run or install without your knowledge, which acts as a “firewall” to your system. Besides, you can also manage the startup programs as well.
Download: http://www.startguard.net/
15. Prevx 2.0
Prevx2.0 is a computer monitor tool and PC real-time protection program that prevents installation of Trojans, spyware, startup programs, Keyloggers and other harmful components on your system. If the software encounters a suspicious activity, it will put this item to a “Jail”, where you can move the file to a separation or exclusion zone for further observation. Prevx2.0 can also prevent harmful events like implementation of malicious code, hacker attacks, registry changes and so on.
Real-time protection: Yes
Traditional security measures do not stop newly launched attacks. They rely on being able to recognize the specific characteristics of individual threats, which they defend against after the event. However, Prevx2.0 provides immediate protection during this critical period when your PC is most vulnerable. There are three types of versions available: Home & Home Office, Business, Banks & eCommerce.
Download: http://www.prevx.com/products.asp
16. Adware Spyware Be Gone
Adware Spyware Be Gone detects spyware and adware and hidden programs which relates to malware, dangerous tracking cookies, etc. Adware Spyware Be Gone also removes Keyloggers, Browser Hijackers, and Trojans as well as monitoring for home page protection and favorite protection. Whether to enable homepage protection or advanced computer startup hijack protection, Adware Spyware Be Gone will back up for you. Once a change is detected, the menu will be restored to the last configuration.
Real-time protection: Yes
Adware Spyware Be Gone is a senior ads, spyware, malware, virus, memory, and registry scanner. It contains an IE pop-up windows blocker that protects your system security. It can also perform both comprehensive and specific path scan. The extra includes processes monitor, host manager and computer analyzer.
Download: http://www.adwarespywarebegone.com/
17. LinkScanner Pro
LinkScanner Pro is a security vulnerable testing tools that can effectively detect the firewall. It includes features of real-time analysis of network traffic, detection of site content and automatically cease malicious content, etc, to conduct a comprehensive and detailed analysis and assessment.
Real-time protection: Yes
LinkScanner Pro is an exploit blocker. Using combination research technologies and an understanding of anti-malware techniques, the software is able to block exploits from entering your computer, regardless of the time it takes for the vendors of vulnerable applications to issue patches or for you to install those patches. LinkScanner Pro is the higher version of the original SocketSheid program, which is a great way to prevent exploited websites from delivering drive-by downloads. LinkScanner Pro still provides this main functionality while adding much more benefits.
Download: http://www.explabs.com/products/
18. CA Internet Security Suite 2008
CA Internet Security Suite2008 is the comprehensive network security solution for family. Once being installed, it will be able to provide users with comprehensive protection so that users can be far away from Hackers virus, identity theft, spyware and spam, and other network security threats. Together with other functions such as easy-to-use feature, industry-leading technology and automatic update, CA Internet Security Suite2008 can easily avoid various uncertainties during protection.
Real-time Protection: No
In the year of 2006, the IT industry considered MySecurityCenter Antispyware to be the best antispyware program on the marketplace! CA, the maker of MySecurityCenter Antispyware, is considered to be the largest procedure of security software in the world. From this CA Internet Security Suite2008, you can get even more benefits along with antispyware function.
Download: http://www.mysecuritycenter.com/products/?language=en&site=shop1
19. Max Spyware Doctor
Max Spyware Detector is a solution for individuals, professionals and home users to scan, detect and delete spyware to get rid of the malware, pop-up adware , keyloggers and Trojans instantly. It keeps your computer protected all the time when you are online surfing.
Real-time protection: Yes
The scanning of Max Spyware Detector is fast after the first full scan, because it doesn’t rescan unchanged files. It offers real-time protection. Once there is any spyware try to install on your system, it will detect and prevent them immediately.
Download: http://www.maxpcsecure.com/spywaredetector.htm
20. Spinach AntiSpyware
Spinach AntiSpyware protects your PC against spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, tracking cookies, browser hijackers and other security threats. It does this by combining three layers of protection: Live Protection provides 14 real-time agents that guard your system - blocking spyware threats before they infect your PC; System Scanning scans your PC for infections and eliminates them fast - typical scans take only minutes to complete; System Immunization actively immunizes your system against thousands of known threats so you can surf the web safely. Importantly, its free Web Update service protects you and your PC with the latest and greatest spyware updates frequently.
Real-time protection: Yes
The product has a nice interface and great icons. There is no noticeable system slowing down while operating, but no backup and restore capabilities available, either.
Download: http://spinach.com/
21. Spy Emergency
Spy Emergency is anti-spyware and anti-malware software that fast and securely removes spyware, adware and other internet infections from your computer. Program includes: Protection against latest spyware, adware, Trojans, worms, viruses, rootkits, phishing, spam and other internet infections; Resident shield protection; Ability to quarantine and restore items that have been removed; Automatic update of infection database; Intuitive and clear user interface for spyware removal; Skin support; Multi language support; Technical support…
Real-time protection: Yes
Spy Emergency is one software product from Slovakia. It focuses on killing spyware, Trojans, keyboard and other records. The meaningful name and the cool interface both highlight the theme of its powerful killing capability. Spy Emergency contains a large database which now has already collected more than 10,000 signatures of malicious software, the comprehensive testing technology and real-time protection and more. To operate it is easy for it pays lot of attention on user experience.
Download: http://www.spy-emergency.com/
22. SpyNoMore
SpyNoMore’s Spyware Research Team is committed to providing you with the latest protection updates against spyware. We continually thrive to keep SpyNoMore a step or two ahead of spyware programs by dedicating a full research team whose purpose is to update the protection databases so that your computer will always be protected against the latest threats. SpyNoMore anti-spyware gives you perfect spyware protection.
Real-time protection: Yes
The program offers wonderful Custom Fix. If your PC is infected with spyware which just can not be removed by conventional anti-spyware methods, with its Custom Fix function, you are allowed to upload a report to experts for manual review. After the report reviewed by their technical support staff, you will be issued back a “fix” that is tailored to solve your problem!
Download: http://www.spynomore.com/
23. AVG Internet Security
AVG Internet Security is a comprehensive protection that can immediately detect any documents and prevent your computer from being infected. By scanning e-mail and additional documents, there can be much less possibilities for your computer to be infected by the spread of virus through them. As for anti-spyware and anti-virus, AVG Internet Security scans disk files, hard drives, and even the whole network as well as individual scan. If there is any infected file found during scanning, AVG Internet Security will automatically isolate it to AVG Virus Vault for detoxification. Besides, it also scans compressed files.
Real-time protection: Yes
AVG installs Yahoo as the default search engine in up to two locations within your Internet browser, depending upon your installation choices. We were able to download and install AVG Internet Security 8.0 without difficulty and rebooting. We find this program takes up heavy resource. AVG provides a fully 30-day trial.
Download: http://www.grisoft.com/ww.download-trial
24. Spyware Terminator
The usage of most spyware killing tools is similar. Aiming to operate easily, many tools use a simple interface to provide users with rapid response capability. Take Spyware Terminator for example. This is an easy-to-use malware detecting and deleting tool with an interface that looks like Microsoft Windows Defender. Spyware Terminator is an anti-spyware program with excellent real-time protection. More importantly, this is another completely free product!
Real-time protection: Yes
Spyware Terminator has a signature database of malicious codes, which can update frequently to protect your computer from both new and old threats. It takes up few CPU resource and scans at a rapid speed. This spyware scanner and removal tool does work, but enabling some functions may cause slight slowdowns.
Download: http://www.spywareterminator.com/
25. SUPERAntiSpyware
SUPERAntiSpyware scans your computer for known Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, Dialers, Worms, Keyloggers, HiJackers and many other types of threats, and allows you to remove or isolate them. This program offers daily manually update feature as well as homepage protection and scan schedule options. In addition, the program includes a Repair feature that allows you to restore various settings which are often changed by malware programs, but usually not corrected by simply removing the parasite. The free version lacks real-time protection and any other advanced options.
Real-time protection: No
SUPERAntiSpyware provides an easy-to-understand interface, which is mainly divided into computer scanning, management of the immunization program, scan scheduling, system settings and malware codes online update. You can easily detect and remove spyware on your system. SUPERAntiSpyware’s home version is free.
Download: http://www.superantispyware.com/
26. SpyStopper Pro
In real time, SpyStopper Pro blocks spyware, Web bugs, worms, cookies, ads, scripts, phishing sites, and other intrusive devices to protect you from being profiled and tracked. When you are online, you may be monitored or tracked without your knowledge or explicit permission. Hackers and advertisers may use Web bugs, spyware, cookies, worms, ads, and scripts to gain access to your information and invade your privacy. SpyStopper Pro is designed to block those devices and phishing sites that are used without your knowledge. It functions like a firewall and block spyware and phishing sites from reaching your computer.
Real-time protection: No
SpyStopper Pro can block invasive spyware, worms, cookies, advertisements, adware and scripts by filtering and redirecting HTTP requests. This software uses Windows HOSTS files to redirect those suspicious connections to a “dead zone” and prevents any harmful ActiveX files to be installed on your system. You can also add or remove items via filter list and temporarily disable the application. Whenever SpyStopper Pro blocks an object, you can hear an optional warning.
Download: http://www.itcompany.com/spystop.htm
27. BPS Spyware/Adware Remover
BPS Spyware/Adware Remover supports many languages. It is a tool that blocks ads, spyware, Trackware, Thiefware, Big Brotherware and many other malicious procedures by detecting memory, registry, and drives to find out hidden spyware and Scum-ware components, and then unload them.
Real-time protection: Yes
Besides removing the usual spyware, this program also includes a pop-up blocker and a real-time spyware protection.
Download: http://www.bulletproofsoft.com/spyware-remover.html
28. SpywareBlaster
SpywareBlaster Prevents the installation of spyware, adware and other potentially unwanted software! SpywareBlaster doesn’t scan and clean for so-called spyware - it prevents spyware from being installed in the first place. It achieves this by disabling the CLSIDs of popular spyware ActiveX controls, and also prevents the installation of any of them via a webpage. This allows you to run Internet Explorer with enabled Active-X , but it will never download or even prompt you for any of the known ActiveX controls. All other Active-X controls or plug-ins will work fine.
Real-time protection: No
SpywareBlaster is a freeware. The program doesn’t scan or work in the background.
Download: http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
29. Spy Sweeper
Spy Sweeper safely detects and removes more traces of spyware including Trojans, adware, keyloggersand system monitoring tools. If items are found during a scan, the program offers a short description, as well as recommendations on how to protect yourself and your PC. You can choose to remove or quarantine the infected items. In addition to malware scanning, SpySweeper also offers a variety of real-time protection shields that prevent new malware from being installed, as well as unauthorized system changes to your browser settings, startup programs, Hosts file and more. You can run spyware scans automatically, on a regular schedule, and the program can automatically update itself with the latest definition files.
Real-time protection: Yes
This product runs on Vista smoothly, but be sure to uninstall any other third-party antivirus products in case of any conflicts.
Download: http://www.webroot.com/En_US/consumer-products-spysweeper.html
30. Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware
Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2008 is the essential security you need to safeguard all your data and files. With automatic scans, updates and outbreak alerts, you can rest easy knowing you have systematic, ongoing protection against the latest malicious viruses, worms, Trojan horse programs, and spyware.
Real-time protection: Yes
Compared with Trend Micro Internet Security, Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2008 just offers features of anti-virus and anti-spyware. The memory is surely much smaller. Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2008 can effectively block various viruses, spyware, worms, Trojans and protect your privacy.
Download: http://us.trendmicro.com/us/products/personal/antivirus-plus-anti-spyware/
XoftSpySE Anti-Spyware is designed to scan the user's complete computer system to detect spyware parasites and quarantine the infected files for immediate protection.
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