Spyware Terminator
Adware and spyware scanner

Free 100% Real-Time Protection
Free 100% Real-Time Protection is included in Spyware Terminator basic version – an essential function most other applications charge you extra for. Effectively remove spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, home page hijackers and other malware threats.

Safe Quarantine
Suspect files found during the scan are moved into Quarantine. Spyware Terminator prevents them from functioning and causing further damage to your computer. You can review and choose to permanently remove suspect files or safely store essential files.

Easy to Use
Spyware Terminator lets people of all skill levels detect and eliminate spyware. If you remove a program by mistake, you can easily put it back.

Manual & Scheduled Scan
Scan your computer manually or schedule an in-depth scan to be performed on a regular basis. The scan process runs in the background so that you will not be disrupted while working on other tasks.

Automatic Update Downloads
Spyware Terminator can be set to automatically download updates, ensuring the most effective protection for your computer

Last Updated 07 May 2008
Win 2000/XP

SUPERAntiSpyware
Find and remove adware and spyware

SUPERAntiSpyware scans your computer for known Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, Dialers, Worms, KeyLoggers, HiJackers and many other types of threats, and allows you to remove or quarantine them.

It offers daily (manual) definition updates, as well as home page hijack protection and customizable scan options.

Furthermore, the program includes a Repair feature that allows you to restore various settings which are often changed by malware programs, but usually not corrected by simply removing the parasite.

The free version lacks real-time blocking and protection as well as several other advanced options.

Last Updated 05 March 2008
Win 98/Me/2000/XP

XP-AntiSpy

XP-AntiSpy is a small utility to quickly disable some built-in update and authentication features in WindowsXP that may rise security or privacy concerns in some people. For example, there is a service running in the background which is called Automatic Updates... that may sound useful to most people, but suspicious to others. You can disable all these features manually by going through your configuration, find the settings for each etc.

However with XP-AntiSpy there is no need to do this, since it will show you all of them at once and let you choose which ones to disable. Not only will it save you a lot of time disabling them - it will also allow you to quickly re-enable them if you change your mind.

Last Updated 29 August 2007
Win XP/Vista

Microsoft's Windows Defender

Windows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software.

It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it's detected, and a new streamlined interface that minimizes interruptions and helps you stay productive.

Requirments
Validation is Required
Win 2000/XP

TrendMicro HijackThis

Trend Micro™ HijackThis™is a free utility that generates an in depth report of registry and file settings from your computer.

HijackThis makes no separation between safe and unsafe settings in its scan results giving you the ability to selectively remove items from your machine.

In addition to this scan and remove capability HijackThis comes with several tools useful in manually removing malware from a computer.k at the Table of Contents. A link to the instructions is included.

Last Updated 10 April 2008
Win 2000/XP/2003

Spy Striker

The majority of computer users today are infected with spyware without their knowledge. Computer users falsely assume that their anti-virus software can protect them from all kinds of internet parasites. But virus checkers cannot even detect these spyware as they act differently from viruses which are designed to ruin the computer.

Spyware is specifically designed to secretly steal information from the computer user, to use either for advertising or for identity theft. Some spyware also have the ability to act like viruses and replicate themselves to infect other computers. Their activities are done in stealth and using YOUR internet connection.

This is what makes them different and more dangerous than viruses.
Win 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

Runscanner
Startup and hijack analyzer

RunScanner is a freeware windows system utility which scans your system for all running programs, autostart locations, drivers, services and hijack points.
You can use Runscanner to detect changes and misconfigurations in your system caused by spyware, virusses or human errors.

Features:
100+ start/hijack locations
Online malware analysis
Import and export of .run files
Powerful process killer
Save to text log file
Powerful file filtering
Host file editor
History backup / restore
Explorer jump
Analysis of file certificates
Classic , Beginner, Expert
Bit9 FileAdvisor MD5 lookup
CastleCops MD5 lookup
Upload file to VirusTotal
Analyze loaded modules
Google lookup
Runscanner MD5 lookup
Regedit jump

Warning: Runscanner requires advanced knowledge about Windows. If you delete an item, without knowing what it is, it can lead to major Windows problems. If you are not sure what to delete, post your Run file to a helper forum

Last Updated 28 April 2008
Win 2000/XP/Vista

Perfect Process

Perfect Process is a spyware/adware shield that protects your computer in real-time from more than a 1000 potential spyware and malware programs.

The program can also connect to a network machine and perform a remote scan (administrator privileges required). In addition, Perfect Process provides several additional tools, a startup manager, and a detailed process viewer that provides in-depth information for many running processes, as well as statistics for recently started programs, browser home page protection and more.

The program is not nearly as sophisticated as other spyware scanners, but offers a good set of features for advanced users.
Win NT/2000/XP

SpywareGuard

SpywareGuard provides a real-time protection solution against spyware that is a great addition to SpywareBlaster's protection method.

An anti-virus program scans files before you open them and prevents execution if a virus is detected - SpywareGuard does the same thing, but for spyware! And you can easily have an anti-virus program running alongside SpywareGuard.
Win 98/Me/2000/XP

a-squared HiJackFree
Remove all types of HiJackers, Spyware, Adware, Trojans

a-squared HiJackFree is a detailed system analysis tool which helps advanced users to detect and remove all types of HiJackers, Spyware, Adware, Trojans and Worms.

Manage all types of Autoruns on your system
Control all Explorer and Browser plugins (BHOs, Toolbars, etc.)
Manage all running Processes and their associated modules
Control all Services, even those Windows doesn't display
View open ports and the associated listening processes
View all DNS entries in the hosts file
Manage installed Layered Service Providers (LSPs)
Analyze the system configuration with using our live online analysi
Win 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista

SpywareBlaster 4
Prevent the installation of spyware

Spyware, adware, browser hijackers, and dialers are some of the fastest-growing threats on the Internet today.

By simply browsing to a web page, you could find your computer to be the brand-new host of one of these unwanted fiends!
Keep spyware from installing in the first place!

Download the latest SpywareBlaster version and you'll be secured by the most powerful anti-spyware protection solution anywhere!

Last Updated 04 March 2008
Win 98/Me/NT/2000/XP

RogueRemover
A utility to remove rogue spyware

RogueRemover is a utility that can remove various rogue antispyware, antivirus and hard drive cleaning utilities. Rogue applications are applications that rather than remove spyware, provide false positives, distribute malware or spyware, advertise, or provide useless uninstallers. The main point is that rogue applications are useless and eat up system resources.

RogueRemover has the ability to completely remove WinAntiSpyware/WinAntiVirus, SpyAxe, VirusBlast, VirusBursters and many more!

Simply download RogueRemover from the link below and run the installer. Start the program and select Scan and the program will walk you through the remaining steps.
Win 2000/XP/Vista

ExpertSec Malware Detection Engine
Malware scanner

ExpertSec Malware Detection Engine is a malware scanner that allows you to scan and detect what is not right inside the Windows folder, the place where most of the malware resides.

How to use it:
Extract the contents of the zip file to a folder and double click on the esde application. An easy to use graphical interface will appear. You need to select the Windows folder and press the Scan button. After the scan is finished, by using the default options, a report will be created and if any files are recognized as suspect, then they will automatically be sent to our research lab for further analysis.

You will also be prompted for your e-mail so we can reply to you if the file is indeed a malware or not.
Also we have implemented an update function for our malware detection engine, so you can have the latest detection technology available
Win 2000/XP/2003

Spybot - Search & Destroy
Adware and spyware removal

Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications.

Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware.

Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging.

Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.

Last Updated 31 January 2008
Win 98/Me/2000/XP

Ad-Aware 2007
Remove adware components

Ad-Aware 2007 Free remains the most popular anti-spyware product for computer users around the world, with nearly one million downloads every week. Our free anti-spyware version provides you with advanced protection against spyware that secretly attaches and takes control of your computer, resulting in aggressive advertising pop-ups, sluggish computer activity, even identity theft through stolen bank details, passwords, and credit card account numbers.

What's New in Ad-Aware 2007 Free?
Redesigned Engine – Benefit from superior program flexibility and more accurate scanning methods with all-new program architecture.
Improved Code Sequence Identification (CSI) Technology – Boost your privacy protection with precise detection of embedded malware, including known and emerging threats.
Incremental Definition File Updates – Save precious time and resources with smaller update files resulting in faster download times.
TrackSweep - Control privacy by erasing tracks left behind while surfing the Web on Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Opera, with one easy click.
Multiple Browser Support – Choose Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Opera with expanded browser support.
New Straightforward User Interface – Effortlessly maneuver the complexities of malware detection and removal with our new user-friendly interface.

Last Updated 07 April 2008
Win 2000/XP/Vista