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Spyware is a general term for software that is installed on your computer usually without your consent and comes in many forms. It can produce pop-ups, change your computer settings, change your home page and direct your browser to other sites, track your web surfing habits and steal personal and sensitive information and lots more, all without you knowing about it.

If you think you have a spyware problem scans are best run in SAFE MODE, for an explanation of how to do this read How to start your computer in Safe Mode.

Anti-Spyware Programs
Ad-Aware 2008
popular spyware remover.
Spybot-Search and Destroy and tutorial
Popular spyware remover.
SUPERAntispyware
Free version for home use or trial professional version.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
Free but you can upgrade to the pro version to get real time protection.
Spyware Terminator
100% Free with real time protection.
Windows Defender
Windows XP this is included with Windows Vista.
Spyware Doctor starter Edition
Comes part of the Google pack so don’t forget to untick the others.
Comodo BOClean Anti-Malware
100% Free and runs automatically in the background.
AVG Antivirus and Antispyware
Realtime Antispyware is now also included with this popular Free Antivirus program
SpyCatcher Express
Detect and remove spyware.
A-Squared Free
100% free
SmitFraudFix
Removes some real nasties check the list.
TrendMicro RUBotted (Beta)
Scan and monitor your computer for bots.
SpywareBlaster and SpywareBlaster tutorial
Prevent the installation of spyware and other potentially unwanted software.
Trend Micro HouseCall
Online spyware security and virus scan and removal.
ZoneAlarm online spyware scanner
Scan only.
RunScanner
More information on the HiJackThis page.

Anti-Rootkits
DiamondCS ProcessGuard
A good explanation of what a rootkit is and does
Stops trojan rootkits and a whole lot more.
Rootkit Revealer
This website gives a more technical explanation about a rootkit.
Download is at the bottom of the page.
F-Secure Blacklight
Rootkit detection and elimination tool.
Sophos Anti-Rootkit
Finds and removes any rootkit
Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool
A list of what it removes is on the right.
McAfee Rootkit Detective Beta
How to use is further down the page.
Avira AntiRootkit Tool
Recognizes active rootkits.
Helios
Advanced Malware Detection System.

Other Useful Links
Spyware Warrior
Rogue/Suspect anti-spyware products.
Spyware Encyclopedia
Interesting reading, descriptions and removal instructions.