SpyHunter is an anti-malware programme that is designed for the average PC user to operate and requires no specialist IT skills to get going

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a free malware detector that finds deeply ingrained threats to your Windows system

Windows Defender is an anti-malware tool by Microsoft that comes preinstalled in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10

SpyBot - Search & Destroy is a free and robust anti-spyware tool that protects you and your device from online threats

ComboFix can remove malware deeply rooted in your system

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware PRO fights viruses, spyware and other threats

IObit Malware Fighter is a free anti-malware and antivirus program that offers total protection to your PC against ransomware and malicious files of all types

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Trojan Killer provides users with a quick and effective means of detecting any Trojan-based viruses that may be embedded within their operating system

Toolbars and search resets are not only annoying, they're potentially dangerous

SuperAntiSpyware is a surprisingly powerful spyware detector and scanner that ensures that anything you've downloaded is clear of any nasty software or spyware that might slow down or harm your system

ThreatFire, previously know as CyberHawk, is a pre-emptive anti-spyware monitoring tool that aims to protects you from malware before it gets anywhere near your system