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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 may 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 Services Providers recommend spyware removal tools to their subscribers. Below, please find what spyware removal products your ISP offers. This page also contains a larger list of spyware removal tools.

• AOL:
  • AOL Spyware Protection
  • View a video tutorial on installing and running AOL Spyware Protection for AOL9
• AT&T :
  • Software Oasis Spyware & Pop-Up Utility
  • Anonymizer SpyWare Killer
  • Spy Sweeper
  • Panda Platinum Internet Security ESD
  • WinTasks 4 Professional
  • GhostSurf Pro
  • Acronis Privacy Expert Suite 7.0
  • SpyClean
  • NetNanny's Ad Free
  • Internet Cleanup 1.1
• 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 with MSN Tool Bar with Pop-Up Guard
• Yahoo :
  
  • Yahoo Beta Anti-Spyware Feature to Browser Tool Bar

What the tool does: Detects/Blocks spyware Blocks Spyware Pop-ups and Unwanted Advertising	Type of Computer: Windows Macintosh

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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.