Some Free Spyware Scans: discover threats...
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Malware Threats - View Demo
http://www.trendmicro.com/en/products/global/malware-demo.htm
"Phishing", "Trojans", "Spyware"... Worried about the threat of computer attack but confused about the terms? View this fun multimedia presentation for an introductory overview of some of the many types of malware and how they can affect you. View Presentation (click at website to see).
Free Spyware Scans 
Free ad-spyware scans offered by reputable companies. These are generally offered for two reasons. One, if you are new to detection and protection you can discover what threats are present on your Computer that you are unaware of. Two, in finding defined threats you will most likely decide on purchasing protection software. NOTE that some software in trial downloads may give "false positives" just to sell their product. You can thoroughly examine results and your Computer to validate a "positive" (ad-spyware found) generally by file look-up of any 'positive' (ad/spyware item present in your PC).
EarthLink Spy Audit
http://www.earthlink.net/software/nmfree/spyaudit/
When you browse the Web, spyware programs can sneak onto your computer. As a result, Web sites can track your browsing habits, corrupt your data, or even steal your identity. To scan your PC for spyware, just run a quick EarthLink Spy Audit.* This free service examines your computer and lists spyware results in minutes. It will not change or harm your system in any way.
Trend Micro AntiSpyware Scan Free Scan
http://www.trendmicro.com/spyware-scan/
Trend Micro Anti-Spyware for the Web is a free online tool that checks computers for spyware, and helps remove any infections found. When the detection process is complete, the tool will display a report describing the result including which if any, spyware were detected, and prompt you before the removal process.
Webroot Spy Audit
http://www.webroot.com/services/spyaudit_03.htm
Quickly scan your PC for spyware - It's free! At no cost or obligation to you, Spy Audit scans your system registry and hard drive space for thousands of known spyware programs. Spy Audit shows you what spyware is on your system. It will not remove or modify any files. Webroot Software respects your privacy - after all, that's our business. Running Spy Audit will not add cookies or harm your computer in any way. Spy Audit takes only seconds to run. Try it now.
Pest Patrol Free Spyscan
http://www.pestpatrol.com/
Windows Live Safety Center - free safety scan for your computer
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/update/windows_live_safety_center.mspx
Get a free safety scan for your computer. Windows Live Safety Center helps tune up your computer. Windows Live Safety Center is a new service that lets you scan your computer to help protect, clean, and keep it running at its best. The service is free and available directly from the Internet at http://safety.live.com. You can revisit the Windows Live Safety Center for subsequent tune ups as often as you like.
Panda (free scan)
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan.htm
Scans, viruses, worms and Trojans from all system devices, hard disks, compressed file and all your email.
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Free Spyware Scan (Makers of PestPatrol)
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/
Free Virus Scans for Infections
Malicious Software Removal Tools
- Microsoft Free Malicious Software Removal Tool
Microsoft Free Malicious Software Removal Tool
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
Emergency Download Link (USA English):
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en
The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom—and helps remove any infection found. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed.Microsoft releases an updated version of this tool on the second Tuesday of each month, and as needed to respond to security incidents. The tool is available from Microsoft Update, Windows Update and the Microsoft Download Center.Note The version of the tool delivered by Microsoft Update and Windows Update runs in the background and then reports if an infection is found. If you would like to run this tool more than once a month, use the version on this Web page or install the version that is available in the Download Center.Because computers can appear to function normally when infected, Microsoft advises you to run this tool even if your computer seems to be fine. You should also use up-to-date antivirus software to help protect your computer from other malicious software.To download the latest version of this tool, please visit the Microsoft Download Center:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=ad724ae0-e72d-4f54-9ab3-75b8eb148356&displaylang=en
- McAfee AVERT Stinger
McAfee AVERT Stinger
http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist administrators and users when dealing with an infected system. Stinger utilizes next generation scan engine technology, including process scanning, digitally signed DAT files, and scan performance optimizations.Current Stinger Downloads (Download at their website)
Stinger v3.4.9 - Updated May 1 to resolve out of dat issues of older Stinger
Stinger for W32/Polip
Stinger for W32/Bacalid ePO Compatible
Stinger for W32/Bacalid
Stinger for W32/QQPass.worm and W32/Rjump.worm
Stinger for W32/HLLP.Philis.bq ePO Compatible
Stinger for W32/HLLP.Philis.bq
- Norton Removal Tool
This is now apparently fee-based, why mention it ? Very rude after customers made them billionares to remove such a formerly free community offering that was esteemed and promoted Internet Security.
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AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition [working-freeware]
Download, Information at this website :
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html
http://www.grisoft.com/
AVG Free Edition is the well-known antivirus protection tool. AVG Free is available free of charge to home users for the life of the product. Rapid virus database updates are available for the lifetime of the product, thereby providing the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers. AVG Free is easy to use and will not slow your system down (low system resource requirements). Highlights include automatic update functionality, the AVG Resident Shield, which provides real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run, free Virus Database Updates for the lifetime of the product, and AVG Virus Vault for safe handling of infected files.
ClamWin Free Antivirus [Open Source - working freeware]
http://www.clamwin.com/
ClamWin is a Free Antivirus for Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and 2003. ClamWin Free Antivirus comes with an easy installer (and open source code). You may download and use it absolutely free of charge. It features: High detection rates for viruses and spyware; Scanning Scheduler; Automatic downloads of regularly updated Virus Database. Standalone virus scanner and right-click menu integration to Microsoft Windows Explorer; Addin to Microsoft Outlook to remove virus-infected attachments automatically. The latest version of Clamwin Free Antivirus is 0.88.2.3 . Please note that ClamWin Free Antivirus does not include an on-access real-time scanner. You need to manually scan a file in order to detect a virus or spyware.
Avast AntiVirus Home Edition [working-freeware]
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
Free avast! 4 Home Edition. avast! 4 Home Edition is a full-featured antivirus package designed exclusively for home users and non-commercial use. Institutions (even non-commercial ones) are not allowed to use avast! Home Edition. However, ALWIL Software provides the full line of avast! antivirus products at special discount prices for non-profit, charity, educational and government institutions. Please see our price lists for details.
