Despite using safe surfing practices and installing programs for real-time protection, sometimes spyware, adware, malware or other malicious threats find their way onto our computers.
The best things in life are free and that includes programs that enhance the security of your computer. Though there are many to choose from, there are some that offer features that put them ahead of the rest.
Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
This quick and superiorly effective program works through a clean interface and has the ability to detect and remove spyware fast. Whether it’s a single file or multiple drives, Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware will get the job done right. An added bonus with this program is the FileAssassin feature which is capable of removing locked files. For real-time protection and scheduled scans, you’ll need to shell out $24.95 for the paid version, or download another free program.
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Spybot – Search & Destroy
Though the name is common, the protection you get from Spybot is not. This product has been around for a while, but it is not only great at detecting and removing spyware, it also helps prevent it. Further protection is offered via Spybot’s Immunize feature which manipulates your browser settings to eliminate exposure to the most common threats. For those who use IE, SDHelper is a plugin that helps extend this protection.
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Ad-Aware Free Internet Security
Ad-Aware’s Free Internet Security is one of the most popular spyware removers. Though it runs a little slower than some of the others, it has proven to be effective and it comes with anti-virus protection. You’ll still have to opt for a paid upgrade for full protection from this product, but it would be money well spent for advanced features like rootkit removal.
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Avira AntiVir Personal
If you want full, customizable, free protection, the best choice is Avira AntiVir Personal. Scans are customizable and easy to schedule thanks to the simplistic design. AntiVir Personal puts your worries to ease detecting and eliminating spyware, malware, Trojans, viruses and it even offers rootkit protection. The one drawback is that the free version is made free by the inclusion of ads. Clicking through ads can be annoying, but for full protection that is free, it could easily become second nature.
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Keeping your computer and your assets safe is peace of mind worth paying for. Luckily, threats are so commonplace that quality programs to stop them are available for free. Downloading one or two of these programs is memory space you won’t regret using.
Author:- Katie Campbell learned about the damage malware can cause the hard way and has since installed two of the best software remover programs. She is a Software & Internet Expert for Bestcovery.com where she seeks to help discover the best of everything.