Does anyone know of a completely free spyware removal?

Question

I have spyware on my computer. I have made numerous attempts to remove it but every spyware removal I look at cost money. If anyone knows of one that is free and knows it works please let me know. Or let me know of the best spyware removal that I would need to purchase. Thanks.

Answer 1

Firstly update and run your anti-virus product. You can also run a free online scan as well as some malware can actually corrupt or disable your resident security products. Here are a few online scans you can run:
Trend - http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Panda - http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/ActiveScan.htm
Norton - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym

Second download, update and run scans using the following products:
SuperAntispyware
http://superantispyware.com/
Spybot S&D (free version requires manual updating)
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/
AVG AntiSpyware
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tpl/v5
Adaware from Lavasoft (free version requires automatic updating)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php

(These programs can be run in Safe Mode after downloading and updating)

Third, after cleaning your system, disable System Restore, reboot and re-enable System Restore when you log back on. This will clear the malware that may still be lurking in System Restore, which could be reinstalled should you need to rollback at some point. Additionally, a reboot may be required to complete the malware removal process.

Lastly, you may also want to install the following tool. It is free and requires you to check for and enable updates manually once a week or so. It uses no system resources.
SpywareBlaster (inoculates, not a spyware removal tool)
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
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If you cannot get it removed after the above, you may want to join a tech group that specializes in providing manual instructions on malware eradication.

Free technical help forums

AumHa Forums
http://aumha.net/index.php
Bleeping Computers
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/
Spybot S&D Forums
http://forums.spybot.info/
Lavasoft Forums
http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/
Spyware Info Forums
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showtopic=79038
GeekstoGo
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/forums.html

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Windows Defender works quite well in my experience. It's free for Windows XP users and monitors for potential spyware issues before you get infected next time (a good prevention solution is always easier and better than a good removal solution).

Also, if Defender cannot remove it automatically, and you know what spyware has infected you, you can go to "www.bleepingcomputer.com" and do a search for what has infected your PC and find manual removal instructions for almost anything out there.

Answer 4

Have you tried lavasoft adaware? Spybot? AVG antispyware?
Even if it's annoying the best you can do is to backup all you important data and then format your hard drive. Finally reinstall your operating system.
Sometimes is the only way to make sure spyware is gone.

Answer 5

I have been using spy sweeper for a while now and I am pretty happy with it. I also think that paying for an antispyware software can be a great long term investment. I don't use free programs when it comes to security.

You can read this article that shows you how well did spy sweeper perform comparing to other antispyware software:
http://www.windvis.com/how-to-choose-an-antispyware-software

Answer 6

I've always liked Spybot Search & Destroy. It's quite popular, and been consistently improving over the years. It also has frequent updates and a friendly interface.

Answer 7

1---AVG Anti-spyware
2--Hijack This
3--Ad-Aware 2007
4-Spybot search and destroy

Answer 8

You can try AVG free edition or you may need to buy it but the free should work

Answer 9

Hi. There are a few. I like this one http://www.iobit.com/ and spybot http://www-spybot.net/

Answer 10

Try SUPERantiSpyware..they have a free edition, and it is good!