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There are many tools that will help you rid your computer of spyware or annoyware. You should know that each of the tool providers might define spyware differently. You, the user, should be able to decide for yourself what you find annoying and want to uninstall or disable. You'll also find tools here that block pop-up windows that can result from spyware. Just keep in mind that these tools may also block pop-up ads from legitimate Web sites that you visit.

Many major Internet Service Providers and computer manufacturers recommend spyware removal tools to their customers. Below are some spyware removal products that your ISP or computer manufacturer offers.

Video Tutorials AOL Users AOL Spyware Protection Earthlink Activating Earthlink Spyware Blocker Yahoo! Users Yahoo! Toolbar

Other Tools

• AOL:
  • AOL Spyware Protection
    • View a video tutorial on installing and running AOL Spyware Protection for AOL9
• AT&T :
  • Spy Sweeper
• Dell:
  
  • Sunbelt Anti-Spyware Bundle
• Earthlink:
  
  • Earthlink Spyware Blocker
• MSN:
  
  • MSN Tool Bar with Pop-Up Guard
    • View a video tutorial by MSN on how to use Pop-Up Guard and other safety and security features of MSN.
• Verizon DSL:
  
  • Verizon DSL featuring MSN Tool Bar with Pop-Up Guard

What the tool does: Detects/Blocks spyware. Blocks Spyware Pop-ups and Unwanted Advertising.	Type of Computer: Windows Mac OS X Linux

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Detects/Blocks Spyware

Detects and blocks hidden spyware programs providing comprehensive data protection from: spyware, adware, hidden dialers, keystroke loggers and browser hijackers.

Blocks Spyware Pop-ups

Stops unwanted pop-ups from appearing on your screen that may result from spyware. These tools may also block pop-ups from legitimate advertisers.