How can I take spyware off my pc?

melody, May 2004

HOW CAN I TAKE OFF NOADWARE OFF ME PC

WILLIAM DAVID ROBERTS, August 2005

You can now download an anti-spyware programme direct from Microsoft, and it's free, for the time being.
If you are trying to clean an older machine, or the program detects multiple spyware programmes, you will have to run the scan more than once. This is because those clever spyware writers put a duplicator into your registry system that works faster than any anti-spware programme. In other words it has replicated itself before you have deleted it. Just be patient and keep running the anti-spyware until it has cleaned your system. I then set the wizard up for the program to scan once a wekk automatically, and it has kept my system clean and smooth running.

Roger, April 2005

The only thing that got rid of the Trojan StartPage.1 was from www.NoAdware.net it will cost you $35 but if it dosn't work then they will give you your money back.
But start with downloading some free software and try that first eventually building up to some you have to pay for.
On my system I have Antivir, Spybot Search and Destroy, Diamond CS TDS3, Spyware Blaster and NoAdware.
All available through Google, most were free downloads others were ($8) and ($35). All have their own strengths and weaknesses.
All the sites I have listed are trustworthy so no worries about saying yes. Dont bother with Norton it does not work very well and says the system is free when it is still infected.
Good luck!

Bob the Builder, February 2005

Adaware was missing some problems on my pc.I recomend spyware doctor version 3 which you can install free at www.download.com.This trial version does not include live updates,I have now purchaced a key for this product and found it to be more effective than the rest. Good Luck Matty

Matty, December 2004

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html go to this web site

http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,7423,src,ov,00.asp go to both of these web sites and download them and remove spyware from the computer

matt, November 2004

The best way is spybot and adware v 1.05

matt, November 2004

Use Spybot as well as Adaware. Used together they will remove most spyware. Get Spybot from http://download.com.com/3000-2144-10122137.html?part=104443&subj=dlpage&tag=button

This is their description of the software;
The latest version of Spybot - Search & Destroy adds some truly useful features to an already excellent app. The program still checks your system against a comprehensive database of adware and other system invaders, but it works much faster now (in our testing, three minutes versus 10 minutes previously). It also features several interface improvements. Scan results now appear arranged by groups in a tree, and a sliding panel lets you instantly view information about a selected item to help you decide whether to kill it or not. The Immunize feature blocks a plethora of uninvited Web-borne flotsam before it reaches your computer. Other useful tools, including Secure Shredder, complement the program's basic functionality for completely destroying files. Hosts File blocks adware servers from your computer, and System Startup lets you review which apps load when you start your computer. The functionality makes Spybot - Search & Destroy a must-have for all Internet users, and this version is a worthwhile upgrade.

g6zru, June 2004

The best free product for this is Ad-aware. Download it for free from download.com

John, May 2004