Freedom from Spyware: Spyware Detector vs. XoftSpy

It started with occasional pop-up ads. Gradually, the count of ads increased. At the start it ranged between 5-10 ads a day. You thought it is normal. Then the count became 15-20 ads a day. Again you thought it happens! Finally when the pop up ads started popping up every five minutes, you realize with a jolt that your computer is sick! To make things worse, your web searches lands you in irrelevant pages, your PC starts running in a slow pace and tell-tale signs of sickness start appearing with each click of your mouse. This sheds light into nothing but the presence of a pretty bad guest - spyware!

With so much of spyware banishers like Spyware Detector and XoftSpy available in the market, you can easily locate the one for your sick PC. Remember, each spyware comes with its own fair share of advantages and disadvantages, all that is required from your side is to weigh the pros and cons before arriving at the decision.

Spyware Detector lets you to detect, delete, scan and recover spyware with a single option. Hi-end spyware detection research methods ensure enhanced detection and shield your PC from future threats. Advanced blocking feature blocks ActiveX, browser header objects, homepage hijackers and tracking cookies. Spyware Detector leaves no trace of the infection in your PC by completely detecting and removing even the toughest spyware programs like Spyware quake, virus bust, winfixer, spy trap, the spyguard and malwarewipper. Also, it is equipped with comprehensive cleaning technology to tackle next generation spyware threats. Those who have tried Spyware Detector pretty much agree that the scanning is faster. It is said that Spyware Detector detects more than 106,000 known spyware, malware and adware programs. However, this program displays the found threats in an awkward fashion.

Akin to Spyware Detector, XoftSpy is a spyware detector (and remover too!) which is easier to download and install. The main highlight of XoftSpy is that it provides a detailed and clear description about the threat level of the detected spyware. This program completely scans your PC, memory and registry and detects Spyware parasites apart from reviewing and removing all the threats. Featuring a user friendly interface, this program comes with free monthly updates. The customizing options let you to choose the spyware to search, for example: key loggers, Trojans etc. However, expert tests reveal that XoftSpy often comes with false positives, claiming an innocent program unfair. Chances are there that by removing these innocent programs you might harm your computer.

Lubuna K A

Hi-Tech Editorial Division