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If you have any exposure to the internet, chances are you have heard of Spyware software. In a nutshell, Spyware interferes with the PC user's activities without informed consent, such as redirecting the user to a website or installing other software onto the PC. This detrimental software also collects the user's personal information and uses it for commercial purposes. It is something that you definitely would not want in your computer.

The Spyware software usually resides in the windows registry and not in the hard drive; therefore to remove the software it is not just a simple click of "remove/delete" like the files that we are used to.

Although you cannot 100% avoid Spyware from entering your PC, there are some things you can do to try to prevent your computer from being infected. For example, do not visit any suspicious websites or click on any pop-up ads from websites that you do not trust. If you are downloading and installing any software, make sure it is from a website or company that you can trust.

But over time and usage, your PC will be infested with Spyware and other programs flowing around the registry. The quickest and most effective way to rid your PC of these pests is to run Spyware cleaner on your PC.

There are many Spyware cleaner available on the internet. Some are for free, and some are not. Whatever the case, here are some tips on choosing the right one for you.

Do a quick search on a major search engine

Go to one of your favorite search engines (I recommend Google or Yahoo) and do a search on "Spyware cleaner". A few big brand names, review articles or forum sites will pop up on the first page on the search. Read up on some these sites and notice the big names on the relevant software; this will give you a good idea on which Spyware cleaner to choose from. Appearing on the first page in major search engines is the dream of all sites that have something to offer to the public, as this gives them major credibility and trust, and thus more downloads and sales. But in order to be ranked on the first page, these software or websites must be highly relevant. And in more cases than not, these Spyware cleaners are more dependable and useful as many people have used and reviewed them.

Look for any negative comments

When people are unsatisfied with a product or service, you will more likely to read about it on the internet as opposed to when they are satisfied. This goes for almost all products and services on the internet. So go on a reputable forum that talks about Spyware cleaners, and read up on some of the comments there. Be cautious on the ones that receive repeated negative comments from various users.

For the sake of your PC's health, keep those registry clean of those Spywares!

Clive Chung a full-time computer consultant.

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