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With the proliferation of the Internet, threats to online security are increasing by the day. More and more spyware, viruses, Trojan horses, and worms are created every day. With them, more and more programs are being developed to counter these online threats. Some are feature-rich, some are trialware, some are free, and some charge a hefty price to clean up your PC.
In such a situation, it sometimes becomes very difficult for an average computer user to choose the best spyware removal tool. Here we give you five tips that will help you choose the best tool for your need.
1. Don’t go for FREE: Nothing in this world is FREE. It is very obvious. Software development requires a lot of effort, time and money. And this is not a one-time activity. Anti-spyware tools require constant definition updating to detect and remove the latest spyware threats. Why would someone give it to you for free? It is always good to invest 20-30 dollars in a good quality Anti-spyware, instead of trusting so-called freeware and regretting it later.
2. Choose a full-featured spyware removal tool – Look for features. And remember that “more” is not always “better.” Two of the most important functions are the “Auto Update” and “Undo” functions. Find how often spyware files and definitions are updated. Undo functions allow you to recover some of the files that you deleted by mistake.
3. Find Support: Search the website. How do they provide support? If they are available via instant messaging, phone, email. What suits you best. Count on all the factors.
4. Ease of use: try the spyware removal tool before you buy it. Get comfortable with the look and feel of the user interface. Make sure you understand all the features and facilities. If you can’t use some features then they are useless for you.
5. Stick with the big guns: Rogue Anti-spyware programs are rampaging in 2008. They claim to be a genuine spyware removal tool, and from their website, it is extremely hard to tell if they are fake or genuine. Your best bet will be to stick with only the well-known brands.