subject: Keys To Buying The Best Spyware Removal Software [print this page] Without trying to push you towards one brand or another, there are some very specific things you should look for in you spyware removal software. There are several things that you absolutely must know and can not compromise on when deciding which spyware removal software to use.
Important Components for Your Spyware Removal Software
The first thing you have to make absolutely sure of is that the anti spyware software you are getting is not in fact malware. Malware is software that poses as spyware removal software but is in fact just the opposite. Once you have installed it, it will perform system search and "find" malicious spyware that needs to be removed.
Unfortunately, the program can not remove the spyware unless you pay to purchase this feature. On top of it, the programs actually do install malicious software that you will need to remove anyway, and when you pay for the program usually it is just a ruse and will not remove it so you will have to find another program to do so.
Very malicious and nasty stuff that you have to watch out for, so again be absolutely sure that the program you are installing is for the removal of spyware. This can usually be quickly determined by a quick internet search.
The second thing you need to make absolutely sure of is that the spyware removal software has definitions that are frequently updated and relevant. This is almost always the case for the major manufacturers of spyware removal software. However, there are manufacturers out there that will charge you on an annual or possibly even monthly basis for these updates. I would suggest looking for one that is frequently updated and is free.
This brings us to the next major component of what to look for in your spyware removal software - price. I would look for something that either is free, or if you do have to spend money for you only have to pay for one time and then you get the updates for the life of the software. If you can, try to avoid the annual or monthly payment packages.
Lastly, make sure that the software will run on your system. While most will run or are ported to the major operating systems, always double check. The myth out there is that spyware will not run on Linux or Mac systems, but that is just that, a myth. While it is more rare, spyware can be found on those systems and as their popularity increases it is becoming more and more common.
