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Use a dedicated anti-spyware tool for extra protection
PC Tools Spyware Doctor 2011
Although some anti-virus programs also include anti-spyware tools, many users prefer a separate utility.
PC Tools Spyware Doctor 2011 has a comprehensive collection of modules for detecting adware and spyware no matter what method it might use to try to get onto your PC.
These can be individually configured, allowing you to customise the level of protection, there is a special gaming mode that stops alerts popping up when full-screen games are detected, and it can detect when a laptop is running on batteries and temporarily postpone any scheduled scans in order to save power.
The alternative: Windows Defender
Not everyone realises it, but most users of Windows Vista and 7 already have a free anti-spyware program running on their PCs.
Windows Defender is an excellent utility that monitors the PC for known spyware and suspicious behaviour such as a program trying to change a browser’s home page.
It can be scheduled to run regular full scans, and also has real-time protection that runs all the time. It looks basic, but it has a lot of useful features buried in the Options menu.
The best part is that it’s very discreet, and with the newest version you rarely notice it at all.
Only XP and Vista users need to download it – Windows 7 users will have a copy already.
Total saving: £30 (per year)
Download Windows Defender here
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Posted by bulux, 01 Feb 2011
Wrong!
Actually Vista users do NOT need to download Windows Defender. It is already built in. Don't you agree? Well it also CANNOT be removed either. You can only turn off it's real-time protection, which you would do if you installed anything else, wouldn't you?
Posted by Mike, 04 Feb 2011
Pay for Security?
It's the old saying, ignorance is bliss, when it comes to PC security unfortunately the general public get duped into buying a "product" because of the fear factor! Windows Defender was an excellent step in the right direction to providing the consumer with FREE alternatives. Personally having installed Microsoft Security Essentials on "ALL" of my PC's Windows Defender in Vista get's disabled by default having installed the latter. I think it's disgusting ISP still dangle a carrot when you change Broadband and give the impression you need to pay for security, totally wrong don't you think?
Posted by C_3PO, 05 Feb 2011