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  • Uncover spyware with Spy Sweeper

    Learn how to obtain and use Webroot Software's Spy Sweeper to clean spyware and adware off your PCs. Then see how this tool compares to Lavasoft's Ad-aware, a popular alternative.

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    If you're a penny-pincher, the free version of Ad-aware 6.0 is a good choice for spyware protection.

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    We put the two top contenders in the spyware-shredding category head to head. Which one will leave your PC with that sparkly-fresh 'new pc' feeling?

  • Pop those pop-ups: Six packages tested

    Fed up with pop-up ads? We review six ad-free browser apps, each with its own method of removing annoying solicitations.

  • Webroot Spy Sweeper

    Designed like an antivirus app, Spy Sweeper scans for the latest spyware using a constantly updated signature file. But its sophistication is only skin-deep.

  • Spy Sweeper

    A well-designed program, Spy Sweeper is both classy and effective.

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