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Windows Defender (version 1593)
Reviewed on December 13, 2007
Windows Defender is free and therefore should be a part of your desktop antispyware collection.
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HijackThis
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spyware
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anti-spyware
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Microsoft Windows
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Microsoft Corp.
CNET review:
7.2
Very good
Pricing not available
Sunbelt CounterSpy 2.0
Reviewed on December 12, 2007
Sunbelt CounterSpy 2.0 distinguished itself in a crowded field by providing a clean, institutive interface and great test results.
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Sunbelt Software
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anti-spyware
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spyware
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antivirus
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on-demand
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Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
8.0
Excellent
Pricing not available
BitDefender Antivirus 2008
Reviewed on September 11, 2007
BitDefender Antivirus 2008 has greatly improved since last year; we'd like more access to configuration options beyond simple enabling and disabling features.
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antivirus
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icon
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license
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spyware
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installation
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Web browser
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Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
7.8
Very good
Pricing not available
Spyware Doctor 5.1
Reviewed on February 1, 2008
Spyware Doctor 5.1 could be more aggressive in removing all traces of found spyware.
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PC Tools Spyware Doctor
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PC Tools Software
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anti-spyware
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spyware
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scan
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trial
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threat
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Web browser
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Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
6.3
Good
Pricing not available
ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware 7.1
Reviewed on February 1, 2008
At $20, ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware is one of the least expensive paid antispyware option we reviewed, offers more features than other similar products, and remains one of the best.
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ZoneAlarm
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anti-spyware
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Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
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firewall
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Automatic Update
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spyware
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security
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Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
6.7
Good
Pricing not available
Laplink PCDefense
Reviewed on May 11, 2006
As a security app, Laplink PCDefense needs a thorough interface overhaul and a perhaps a rethink about its purpose before we can recommend it.
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anti-spyware
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ZoneAlarm Internet Security
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antivirus
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disaster recovery
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rootkit
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spyware
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malware
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Internet security
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keylogger
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scanner
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virus
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firewall
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Microsoft Windows XP
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security
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PC
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monitor
CNET review:
5.6
Average
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Ad-Aware 2007
Reviewed on December 13, 2007
Spyware has evolved rapidly over the last few years, but Ad-Aware 2007 seems slow and has fallen behind the times.
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Ad-aware
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anti-spyware
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Lavasoft
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spyware
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antivirus protection
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detection
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antivirus
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Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
4.8
Mediocre
Pricing not available
Windows Defender
Reviewed on March 15, 2007
Windows Defender is free and therefore should be a part of your desktop antispyware collection. Still, it's best to get a second opinion, probably from your name-brand antivirus-plus-software application.
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HijackThis
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anti-spyware
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Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
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spyware
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Microsoft Windows
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Windows XP
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interface
CNET review:
6.8
Good
Pricing not available
Spy Sweeper 5
Reviewed on July 17, 2006
Webroot Spy Sweeper 5 is good choice for protecting your PC against spyware and shielding it against future infections, but it's too noisy, with its constant reminders that it's working.
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Spy Sweeper
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Webroot Software Inc.
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SpyBot
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shield
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spyware
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keylogger
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anti-spyware
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Microsoft Windows
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Microsoft Corp.
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PC
CNET review:
7.3
Very good
Pricing not available
Microsoft Windows Defender beta 2
Reviewed on February 14, 2006
With Windows Defender beta 2, Microsoft beefs up its free antispyware app with a new name, engine, and tools.
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anti-spyware
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beta
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spyware
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Automatic Update
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threat
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Windows
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Real-Time
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Microsoft Internet Explorer
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database
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PC
CNET review:
6.5
Good
Pricing not available
Grisoft Ewido Anti-Spyware 4
Reviewed on July 28, 2006
Grisoft Ewido Anti-Spyware is very good at identifying and removing spyware from your PC. We recommend trying the online or free edition for starters.
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Grisoft
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AVG
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Webroot Software Inc.
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anti-spyware
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scanner
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antivirus
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spyware
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
7.3
Very good
Pricing not available
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