The top anti spyware tools all provide the following features, so if you are looking to understand which of the (many) anti spyware tools are the best, just match them up to these features
1) An auto update and update feature (also, the developer provides regular definition updates).
2) Scans and cleans the registry.
3) Provides proactive or realtime scanning.
4) Schedules scans can be set up
5) Scans and cleans ActiveX components
6) Scans and cleans internet cookies
7) Scans and cleans temporary folders
8) Scans and cleans Windows folders, files, processes etc.
9) Provides protection from hijacking, dialers etc.
10) Provides a log of all transactions done
11) Has a quarantine facility
12) Has automatic start-up
13) Confirms all actions before it carries them out
14) Provides a Windows System Restore point
15) Has Windows certified stickers
16) Provides a 14 day trial period.
The top anti spyware all provide these features and so these are the kind of features you should look for when making a purchase.
Are free anti spyware packages reliable?
Unfortunately, many of the absolutely “free” spyware packages are not that reliable. Some of them are, but those are usually specialised or provide commercial versions for companies. At best, though, we should usually have to anti spyware programs to be doubly safe. Fortunately, anti spyware is not as sluggish as virus programs and are a lot more easier to manage (many of the times).
Be wary of the free ant spyware programs. One must consider how the developers, publishers and/or distributors make money out of free software. Many times they may make money by making the software, itself, adware. This is find if you are aware of this, but even then you need to take into consideration what this will mean (besides, you may be trying to get rid of another type of adware with it). Free software usually finds other ways of making money, which is why sometimes the free anti spyware may even be spyware.
Many of them are also fake or may even be spyware themselves. Here are a few pointers to help you distinguish if a particular anti spyware program is a valid one:
1) All the parties involved – developers, distributors, and publishers are reputable companies. You can do research on each of these companies on the internet or even contact organisations like the FCC in the US. You should also check and see what kind of support is provided with the program and that the companies involved are easy to get hold of. If the software is sold through an affiliate program this may make things easier too.
2) Make sure that the website, if it claims to be a reputable company (like Microsoft, for example) that you are, indeed, on a valid Microsoft website.
3) If your research of the product on the internet produces questionable results don’t waste your time any further. Go check out blogs, forums, etc for more details.
4) If the website had bad copywriting, bad spelling, grammar mistakes etc. it is usually some form of hoax.
5) If the website uses heavy scare tactics to try and get you to buy the product then you should also be very wary of its legitimacy.
6) Check and make sure the product has “Certified for Windows” stickers
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