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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
SUPERAntispyware
Free version for home use or trial professional version.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and How to use and Troubleshooting guide
Free but you can upgrade to the pro version to get real time protection.
Rkill
This will attempt to terminate known malware processes so your normal security software can then run and remove the infections.
Ad-Aware Free
popular spyware remover.
Spybot-Search and Destroy and tutorial
Popular spyware remover.
Spyware Terminator
100% Free with real time protection.
Spyware Doctor with Anti-Virus
Comes part of the Google pack so don’t forget to untick the others.
Comodo Internet Security
Now also includes antivirus firewall etc.
AVG Antivirus and Antispyware
Realtime Antispyware is now also included with this popular Free Antivirus program
SpyCatcher Express
Detect and remove spyware.
Emsisoft Anti-Malware
Antivirus and Antimalware
TrendMicro RUBotted (Beta)
Scan and monitor your computer for bots.
SpywareBlaster
Prevent the installation of spyware and other potentially unwanted software.
Trend Micro HouseCall
Online spyware security and virus scan and removal.
RunScanner
Startup and hijack analyzer

Rescue Programs
VIPER Rescue Program
command-line utility
Scan and clean an infected computer when programs cannot be easily run.
AVG Rescue and the user manual in pdf.
This needs to be burned to CD but can also be used from a USB memory stick.
Avira AntiVir Rescue System
Burn to CD/DVD and use to boot your computer.
F-Secure Rescue CD
Boot up securely with the Rescue CD.

Anti-Rootkits
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.
Avira AntiRootkit Tool
Recognizes active rootkits.
Trend Micro Rootkit Buster
Rootkit scanner.
GMER
Detects and removes rootkits.