SUPERAntiSpyware (Free Edition)
Version 5.6.1018
Updated May 11, 2013
Added June 12, 2010
Developer/Homepage
File Size : 24 Mb
Compatibility : Windows XP/Vista/7/8
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A version of SUPERAntiSpyware Portable Scanner** can be downloaded from this page.
**The SUPERAntiSpyware Portable Scanner is free for personal use.

Tool to help detect and remove adware and spyware.

From the developer,”SuperAntiSpyware, a next generation product, with its Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware and remove over 1,000,000 threats such as ZBot, FakeAlert, Banker, Rogues and millions more. Repair broken Internet connections, desktops, registry editing, and task manager. The program provides complete and custom scanning of hard drives, removable drives, memory, registry, individual folders include trusting items and excluding folders for complete customization of scanning. Detect and remove spyware, adware, malware, Trojans, dialers, worms, keyloggers, and hijackers. Prevent potentially harmful software from installing or re-installing. First Chance Prevention examines over 50 critical points of your system each time your system starts up and shuts down to eliminate threats before they have a chance to infect and infiltrate your system.”
Editor’s note : This ‘free’ version does not have real-time blocking and protection, and other options that are available in the ‘Professional’ version.

SUPERAntiSpyware (Free Edition)

Editor’s note : During installation you are given the option to install the Ask.com toolbar (illustrated below) :

superantispyware toolbar

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free Edition
Version 1.70.0.1100
Updated January 4, 2013
Added January 22, 2012
Homepage/developer
Compatibility : Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8
File size : 9.7 Mb
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Malware scanner and removal tool.

From the developers, “Malwarebytes Anti-Malware combines powerful new technologies designed to seek out, destroy, and prevent malware infections.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is an easy-to-use anti-malware application. The Free version is well-known for its detection and removal capabilities, and the PRO version uses advanced protection technologies to proactively stop malware infections.
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