Top Five Best Free Anti-spyware Software

Top Five Best Free Anti-spyware Software

Ad-Aware

Ad-Aware free version is the flagship of Lavasoft and is one of the top-notch applications when it comes to spyware and adware removal. This is the anti-spyware program for you in case you don’t want to spend money on effective spyware removal. Obviously the Professional version offers an array of special features that are not available in the free version. Also another difference is that the free version only performs manual scans as and when the user chooses, but the Professional version proactively shields the computer from spyware attacks.

Spybot S & D

Spybot S & D is another excellent anti-spyware software that is as effective as Ad-Aware when it comes to spyware and adware detection and removal. Although the application ensures effective and stable protection against spyware, the fact that it is a free software implies that there will be no support provided in case of problems or doubts.

Windows Defender

Windows Defender that was earlier known as Microsoft AntiSpyware, is an anti-spyware software product from Microsoft which is specifically designed to prevent, remove and quarantine spyware in the Microsoft Windows operating system. Currently it is a part of Windows Vista and is also available as a free download for Windows XP.

McAfee

McAfee a name that is more popular for their antivirus products is undoubtedly a major player in the world of computer and network security. McAfee Anti-Spyware is quite effective with spyware types like key loggers, remote-control programs and even browser hijacks. It is effective for password security as well. Again, what lacks in this software is the mediocre performance of the real-time monitoring of spyware attacks.

Spyware Guard

This is an application by Javacool Software, which is available for free. It is sufficiently effective in real-time scanning and blockage of spyware browser-hijacks. An important feature is that it prevents download and installation of malware while surfing the net via the Internet Explorer. It provides auto-updates and log and report facilities. However in addition to the other minor disadvantages of free software, this program also unnecessarily consumes a disproportionate amount of system resources on the computer.