PCSecurityNews Review of the Top Rated Spyware Removers |
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Webroot
Spy Sweeper |
PC Tools
Spyware Doctor |
Sunbelt Software
CounterSpy |
Computer Associates
PestPatrol |
Anti-Spyware |
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| Other Reviews -- See what other industry experts say on the subject |
| PC World |
Rank #2
"Has the second-highest overall detection rate. Includes a shield to block the Windows Messenger Service" |
"App shows promise and offers decent detection rates" |
Rank #1
"Posted the highest detection rate in our tests. Offers a wide range of real-time protection." |
Rank #6
"With a detection rate of slightly less than 50 percent and limited capabilities, this product failed to distinguish itself." |
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Rank #1
"With its easy-to-use design, innovative feature set and some of the best spyware detection around, you just won’t find better spyware protection than this…Spy Sweeper is simply the best." |
Rank #6
"Spyware Doctor by PC Tools is a good product for detecting spyware and adware and is easy to use." |
Rank #3
"CounterSpy is easy to install and use, is highly customizable and offers some of the best customer service and support we've seen." |
Rank #7
"Pest Patrol is an easy-to-use, no-frills spyware program. With a fair set of features-including Real-Time Tracking , and good help support." |
Not Rated
"Block spyware files and the ads they serve. You can block them or completely remove them." |
| PC Magazine |
"Very good spyware removal; decent blocking; shields block typical hijacks and also other system changes; speedy scanning." |
"Spyware Doctor's equally good removal and superior blocking push it to the top." | |
"Performs some security auditing and protection not found in typical anti-spyware programs, attractively priced." | |
"Simple interface for non-techies, can be a set and forget solution, above average real-time protection." |
Not Rated |
| Adware Report |
Rank #3
"Spy Sweeper is an effective standalone tool for detecting, removing, and blocking spyware."
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Rank #1
"Very effective against spyware, Attractive user interface, easy to use, frequent updates, good customer support" |
Rank #5
"Counterspy will immunize your computer against browser hijackers, unwanted search bars, and pop-up advertising programs." |
Rank #9
"Pest Patrol has very good spyware removal capabilities, but because of its over-enthusiastic tendency to flag file sharing applications as spyware, we feel this may be a better choice for small business or corporate use." |
Not Rated |
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Top Choice
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Rank #2
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Rank #5
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Webroot
Spy Sweeper |
PC Tools
Spyware Doctor |
Sunbelt Software
CounterSpy |
Computer Associates
PestPatrol |
Anti-Spyware |
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