Comments on: How to Get Rid of Spyware

on 9/19/2008 what about cc ( all I ever heard it called was crap cleaner. What do you all know about it? does it work? I have been afraid to try it because I am afraid i will delete something necessary to pc

on 10/25/2007 1st step; searching for stuff that 'gets rid of spyware' is the FIRST place that spyware is hidden. You have to ask around and find out who uses what predominantly.

Download.com is a safe bet as most of there stuff is certified safe; though the liability will never be on them if it isn't.

Adaware SE is a good start as it is free and works well. It has options to upgrade but it isn't required.
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html

Hijack this is good if you know what you're looking for; it'll kill processes that start up on the machine.
http://www.download.com/Trend-Micro-HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10379544.html?tag=lst-1

Spybot is still the free-est and equally efficient spyware killer.
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10122137.html

on 10/6/2007 This is not a very good how-to because many readers may follow your advice and actually 'download more malware and spyware...just my 2 cents.