Spyware Detectors
Let us go through few spyware detectors, which are very popular in the open market.
Counterspy: It is a Microsoft product. It performs well but suffers from usability drawbacks. Like many other spyware detectors, it can also immune your PC from possible pop-up advertising programs, browser hijackers and unwanted search bars. Counterspy works fine with Windows 2000 and Windows XP. It has a monochromatic look that helps you in finding what you want. While using this detector, the popup alert windows keep appearing. This keeps repeating even when on 'silent mode'. In spyware detecting test, it performed very well and managed to detect 83% of the spyware. The customer support service of Counterspy is excellent. In addition to email support and online forms, a customer can call opt for telephone support.
STOPzilla: This is a well marketed and an attractive product, which has constantly been innovative. But, its effectiveness in detecting spyware and its removal needs lot to be desired. It can be easily downloaded from their manufacturer's website. All the options that can be tried out are available in the main window itself. The interface is very pleasing and easy to understand. The scan results page is also simple to decipher. But, it overstates the error or spywares detected. Time taken to scan is also acceptable by any standards. What more, it allows rollback option for all your actions.
Spy Sweeper: This is a very effective tool for detecting, removing and blocking spyware. In addition to this, it can even stop browser hijackings, remove tracking cookies and so on. After removing all possible spyware, Spy Sweeper will immune your PC against perpetual offenders. It is very compatible with both Windows 2000 and Windows XP. The customer support service too is excellent, with plenty of options given to users to reach out to the experts.
ZeroSpyware 2005: This detector program is developed by FBM software. Its standout feature is its interface, which is very user friendly. It has well identifiable icons with all required information in right places. The overall effectiveness is also worth mentioning, although many pop-up alert windows keep appearing on the screen. It also allows to rollback upon any changes you made in the recent past. Its customer support feature is also very good and can easily impress any user.
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