First, a Spyware Remover is NOT a tool to keep your computer free of all viruses. Although some Spyware could be classified as a virus, this isn't always the case. Computer viruses and Spyware fall into different categories and you do need separate tools to protect against them both. 

Second, a Spyware scanner is NOT a comprehensive solution to identity theft. It is, however, the best way to protect criminals from getting your information off of a computer (70% of identity theft is actually a result of personal information left lying around - like credit card statements in the trash). 

Third, a Spyware remover IS the best way to secure your PC against malicious programs that are meant to steal your data. Without one, not only is your personal information at risk, but a badly infected PC will run slower, experience serious errors, and can crash or completely break down without notice. A Spyware remover gives you a comprehensive scanner that corrects these problems and protects against them in the future. 

Fourth, if you don't take the time to choose the best tool then your computer won't be secure. Remember Spyware is the number one threat to your PC, and even if you've never connected that computer to the Internet, some Spyware comes from store-bought software, or even pre-installed on a computer that you just purchased. Spyware can include dialers that will connect and send information automatically. You need to take the time to choose the best solution to protect you and your information!

Along with a few of the people who helped me to learn everything that I know about Spyware, we took the time to evaluate the five best tools on the market. We rated the Spyware removers based on the following criteria:

• Worked to remove Spyware. In this case we aren't just talking about removing basic Spyware. An effective Spyware tool should also work to:
• Remove trojans before they spread or cause damage
• Get rid worms that can spread across networks
• Correct and prevent browser hijacking
• Protect against, and remove, root kits
• Stop dialers that are already installed on a system from sending anything
• Remove Adware and work to stop pop-up ads
• Remove malware on a PC. All malware isn't Spyware, but a good tool should remove it all
• Prevent and stop keylogging tools from running on a computer
• Delete tracking cookies before they are able to send information 


• Corrected errors caused by Spyware that had been running on the PC
• Ease-of-use- Even the least technical user should be able to scan their computer
• Flexibility - Powerful enough to allow flexibility for power-users
• Updated regularly - The highest-rated tools on our list were updated at least once per week. 
• Worked on multiple computers - We tested each tool on three computers. We had a desktop running Windows Vista, a laptop with Windows XP, and a MAC that had Windows installed. 
• Provided support when we asked questions of the company 
• Overall rating based on all of the above factors

To setup our tests we took the PC's we would be using and infected them with every type of Spyware we could find. All three computers had dialers, trojans, worms, and were becoming increasing slow from all of the Spyware running in the background. We then set a restore point, to ensure we tested all programs under the same conditions, and began our tests. 

To follow, you will find the results of our testing for the top-five Spyware removers. The clear winner of our tests was No Adware, but the other four on our list didn't fair too badly either. 

The five tools listed below are those that met our criteria better than any other program we tested. These Spyware removers include the most comprehensive, and easiest-to-use, tools on the market today. If you do need help with them though, please feel free to email me (info@onlinereviewstore.com). 

After you get your PC free of Spyware, be sure to email me (address above) and let me know. I do enjoy hearing from people who actively work to protect their PC's and their own identities. 

To Keeping You Personal Information Safe, 

Rebecca Moore