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Top 5 Spyware and Anti-Virus Removal Software

It’s not just viruses that plague today’s Internet users. Spyware surreptitiously monitors your computer and Internet use, while adware can bombard your PC with unwanted advertising. Both pose a drain on your bandwidth and can lead to loss of security. Following are a selection of the best dedicated adware and spyware scanning tools to ferret out these often hidden menaces. If you go the standalone route, make sure you back it up with antivirus software and a firewall.

1. Noadware - Spyware/Adware Remover

 Adware, Spyware, Dialer, and Web Bug Scan 

Noadware 5.0 is constantly updated to identify the latest threats to your privacy. The software will scan your PC for different Spyware, Adware, Dialers, and Web Bug traces. These items not only create nuisances in the form of popups, system slowdowns and crashes, but many items actually record personal information about you, such as credit cards, social security numbers, or other sensitive information.

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2. XoftSpySE - Anti-Spyware Removal and Protection

This sophisticated software offers progressive virus protection combined with the anti-spyware technology that has established ParetoLogic as one of the industry’s leaders. ParetoLogic Anti-Virus PLUS’ advanced scanning and cleaning engine tirelessly locates and completely removes even the most deeply rooted viruses, spyware, adware and even rootkits, which attempt to cover the tracks of potentially damaging malware.

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3. AdwareBot 2008

AdwareBOT 2008 is the industry’s latest, most advanced anti-spyware product. This breakthrough application was created by the most highly-regarded experts in the anti-spyware industry. AdwareBOT 2008 can locate, eliminate and prevent the broadest range of spyware threats possible without compromising system speed or performance. With its comprehensive protection and automatic updates, every customer of AdwareBOT 2008 enjoys a safe, spyware-free computing environment.

Vendor’s Site 

4. Adware Alert

1. AdWareAlert scans your computer for hidden parasites and removes them permanently.
 
2. Our advanced system cleaner works to repair and correct errors caused by ad and spywares and tweaks your PC for optimal performance.
 
3. Annoying pop-up ads are blocked before they have a chance to bother you again.

Vendor’s Site

5. Micro Antivirus - Removes Viruses and Spyware

MicroAntiVirus 2007 is the world’s most trusted antivirus solution. It protects email, instant messages, and other files by automatically removing viruses. New built-in features also detect threats such as Spyware. Protect your PC 24 hours a day with award-winning MicroAntiVirus.

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News (43) (ZDNet Australia)

August 28, 2008
Computer security firm Symantec this week claimed 300 changes in the new versions of Norton Internet Security and Antivirus would address past performance problems.

News (43) (ZDNet Australia)

August 28, 2008
Computer security firm Symantec this week claimed 300 changes in the new versions of Norton Internet Security and Antivirus would address past performance problems.
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News (36) (ZDNet Australia)

August 27, 2008
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