ADWARE/SPYWARE IS YOUR PC INFECTED?

If you've ever downloaded any kind of free software such as Kazaa, Imesh or free screensavers, to name a few, there is a good possibility that you may have spyware or adware programs on your computer.

Adware programs typically monitor your browsing habits and trails (without trying to identify you personally) and will attempt to send targeted pop up advertisements to you according to your surfing preferences.

Spyware is very similar to adware only that it may attempt to scan your hard drive for personal information and attempt to link your surfing habits to your email address. Once it has succeeded, you can expect to be infiltrated by lots of spam email.

You may be surprised to know that many older versions of anti-virus software programs will not detect spyware or adware. It's only until recently that many anti-viral programs are including databases to track and remove them. Even then, it is not uncommon for spyware and other similar stealth programs to remain undetected. By all means, all pc owners should have an anti-virus program and run it regularly. However, to complete your arsenal to combat unwanted and unneeded programs, you need to have one or two quality anti-adware/spyware programs.

How to rid your your computer of adware and spyware and keep it off

  • Never download any kind of free software without reviewing the fine print.
  • Check the reviews or comments from reputable websites or other users concerning a particular software download (Cnet.com is a great place)
  • Download the Anti Adware/Spyware programs below and run them

Here are two must have spyware dowloads for your pc. These two programs are very reputable and have esblished a name for themselves in Internet circles,blogs and news. By all means, check the reviews below about each software download. You will find these are two of the best free downloads on the net!

I recommend downloading them both so you can effectively scan and remove spyware that one of the programs might miss.

Lavasoft

Lavasoft is one of the first original anti-adware programs available on the net. Due to this, it has a large knowledgable database to detect all kinds of variant spyware and adware that makes this program very effective at removing these programs that could be infesting your computer. You can download the program for free at the Cnet.com website or at the Lavasoft website.

Be sure to check out the reviews by the following reputable sites!

Spybot Search And Destroy

Here is another anti-spyware/adware programs that has established a name for itself, in fact, it ranks just below Lavasoft as one of the top rated downloads by

This program has an additional feature that enables you to immunize your pc to prevent these programs from reinfesting your computer!

Check out this program's ratings by these top sites.