How to get rid of spyware

Many kinds of unwanted software (such as spyware) are designed to be difficult to remove. If you try to uninstall this software like any other program, you might find that the program reappears as soon as you restart your computer. If you're having trouble uninstalling unwanted software, you may need to download a tool to do the job for you. Several companies offer free and low-cost software that will check your computer for spyware and other unwanted software and help you remove it.

	To remove spyware
	Download one of the free removal tools listed below and install it.

	Run the tool to scan your computer for spyware and other unwanted software.


	Review the files discovered by the tool for spyware and other unwanted software.

	Select suspicious files for removal by following the tool's instruction.

The following are a few well-known tools that can help you detect and remove unwanted software from your computer:

Ad-Aware
Spybot Search & Destroy