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Anti-Spyware Software
Those who frequently use the internet will be aware of spyware – a harmful form of software that attacks your computer with adverts and other internet nastiness. Spyware Is stubborn and often difficult to get rid of, making it all the more worrying when many spyware programs are “key loggers”, programs that monitor what you type into your keyboard. From this the key logger and predict your password and other personal information, putting your private details at risk.
Fortunately there are a number of ways to clear your computer of harmful spyware, such as downloading a spyware removal tool or visiting a local computer repair store.
Many anti-spyware programs come with a price-tag, usually around $30 (about £20) but there are plenty of free applications out there that will do a good enough job. Anti-spyware software will assess the programs and files on your computer and begin the process of removing the spyware files one-by-one.
Anti Spyware Software is an essential tool when it comes to keeping your computer safe.
A range of free Spyware removal software can be found below.
Windows Defender
Produced by Microsoft, Windows defender is a safe, free and reliable anti-spyware tool.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx
Ad-Aware Free
Remove spyware and protect your privacy with this popular free anti-spyware program.
http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
Spybot Search and Destroy
This anti-spyware program is free, provides proactive protection, and is largely effective.
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
CWShredder
Eliminate an insidious pest that Spybot and Ad-aware can't stop.
http://free.antivirus.com/cwshredder/