I guess the main reason i gave SpyBOT a try was because it was free. Over time it has grown to become a main staple of my pc protection setup. As mentioned before, unlike many other spyware removal packages they are mostly reactive. Able to scan your machines and remove malicious registry and cookies.
SpyBot was the first program i have found that lets you install Immunization patches. These patches create permanent versions of temporary files that known malicious programs use to block or slow your Internet connections as they use your machines as email spam centers.
The only issue i have found is one I have found similarly with any other Anti-spyware program. Some benefitial changes you attempt to add to your system can put it to a halt. SpyBot offers a complete reversal setting for any of the changes you make as well as the ability to back up your registry quickly and efficiently.
I have always heard about these free software programs but have always relied on mainly the programs that were originally loaded on my machine when I made the purchase. The two that I have used previously and currently use are McAfee and Kaspersky. I must admit I have been pleased with both and they seem to continually have updates to thwart any viruses that have just recently surfaced.
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