Why should I pay for a spyware remover when there are plenty of free ones available?

This is by far the most asked question we receive.

There are many good spyware removers available for free that are very effective at eliminating spyware.  We recommend 3 such programs in the tools and resources section of our spyware guide

Where free spyware removers fall short is with customer support.

With a free solution you may receive little support or only have support forums available to you that are very impersonal and usually require waiting longer to get an accurate and helpful answer to your questions.

A paid spyware removal solution will offer more personalized support such as log file analysis and direct contact with support technicians to help eliminate any of your spyware problems.

Another area where free solutions are not as strong is with rapid release of updates to their database to fight new spyware programs or new variants of old spyware infections.

Fighting spyware is an extremely time consuming and difficult task with far more people creating spyware than fighting it.

A lot of money and resources are required to hire people with the right expertise and skills to rip apart a piece of spyware to discover how it works and then build a solution to detect and eliminate it.

Even the free spyware solutions have pro versions you can pay for, accept donations or are backed by billion dollar companies like Microsoft.

When you invest in a spyware solution you are purchasing support, peace of mind and commitment to keeping your computer spyware free.

I've tried some spyware removers and it didn't correct my problem. Why don't any spyware removers eliminate my spyware problems?

Spyware detection and removal is an extremely complex and time consuming task. As quickly as a solution is found to remove a spyware program the creator of the spyware will release a new version of their software that is undetectable by spyware removal programs.

A perfect example of this is WinFixer a very complex and hard to remove spyware program. They release updates to their program almost weekly in an effort to stay one step ahead of spyware removers.

Because there are far more people creating spyware than those creating spyware removal solutions it is a constant battle to stay on top of the latest threats and changes infecting your PC.

There is not a single application that can detect and remove all spyware so choosing a solution that has top notch customer support is very important.

Spyware Detector offers customized support that allows you to email them a copy of your spyware scan log directly from the application so they can personally examine your spyware infection and provide a solution tailored to your particular situation.

How do I know a spyware remover isn't putting spyware of its own on my PC?

This is an excellent question and a legitimate concern.

There are dozens if not hundreds of spyware removal applications available. Many of these programs are not only ineffective at removing spyware but some will even attempt to install spyware and viruses on your PC.

The 5 programs we recommend have been tested and examined closely for any signs of rogue software installations and are completely free of spyware, adware, and viruses.

Our top pick, Spyware Detector, has also been verified by Softpedia.com to be Spyware, Adware, and Virus free

Will these spyware removers slow down the performance of my computer system?

If you have a bunch of applications up and running at once there is a possibility of some slow down due to memory and hardware limitations but not as a result of a single program hogging memory and resources.

The spyware software recommended on this site uses very little of your computer's resources and memory so you can enjoy protection from spyware and still run your firewall, antivirus and popup blocking software or other commonly used applications like web browsers and word processors with no noticeable signs of slowdown.

Are spyware detectors compatible with my virus detectors, popup blockers & firewalls?

Absolutely, we have found no incompatibilities with the major free and paid spyware removers among leading firewall and antivirus solutions such as Norton Anti Virus, MacAfee Virus Scan, Trend Micro, Zone Alarm Firewall and Windows Firewall.