Warning: If your computer is not running the way it did when you first purchased it, you most likely have spyware and other errors in your system registry!

Do you surf the internet? Does your PC run slow? Do you get bombarded with annoying pop-up ads? If you answer is yes, chances are, you’ve got Spyware wrecking havoc on your system and worst you don’t even know it.

Spyware is indeed a rampant problem. This is clear to anyone who engages in even the slightest bit of field support. The scenario is so typical and the diagnosis is instant. A user complains about a slow computer; programs don't start as fast as they used to, pop-ups continually flood the screen –yes, you know how to identify the problem. But the solution? Below are lists of some of the popular free spyware scanners available online which offer solutions to the abovementioned problems.

HouseCall

HouseCall is a free Web-based tool designed to scan your PC for a wide range of Internet security threaths including viruses, worms, Trojans, and spyware. It also detects system vulnerabilities and provides a link so you can easily download missing security patches. After each scan, HouseCall delivers a detailed report, which identifies security threats detected on your computer.

Trend Micro™ HouseCall is an application for checking whether your computer has been infected by viruses, spyware, or other malware. HouseCall performs additional security checks to identify and fix vulnerabilities to prevent reinfection.

Spyware Scanner

Is your PC infected with spyware, adware or other Internet privacy threats? Try our free online spyware scanner with your Internet Explorer browser. Quickly search your PC for spyware in places it is likely hiding.Spyware Scanner uses ActiveX technology to scan your computer for spyware, adware and other malware quickly and effectively. Spyware Scanner relies on the same detection engine that powers our award-winning anti-spyware product, SpyCatcher.

Spy Sweeper

Spy Sweeper detects, removes and blocks more vicious spyware than legacy anti–virus programs. It provides this 360 degree protection to make sure your personal information remains confidential, your PC keeps running, and your identity stays secure. Using patent–pending removal technology, Spy Sweeper detects and removes all forms of spyware, including keyloggers, Trojan horses, system monitors, and more – all in just one sweep of your PC.

ActiveX Spyware & Adware Scanning

This online scanner was developed in partnership with XBlock maker of X-Cleaner Spyware Remover. It scans for all supported "adwares" and many of the "spywares", keyloggers, and trojans that the downloadable freeware version of X-Cleaner also targets. Because the never ending war against Spyware is escalating to new heights, Spyware Info and XBlock have joined forces to achieve the most effective malware detection.

Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner

If you would like to scan your computer for malicious and potentially unwanted software from a website, use the Windows Live OneCare safety scanner. It is an online service that lets you scan your computer to help protect, clean, and keep it running at its best. Use our free protection scan to check for and remove viruses, spyware, and other potentially unwanted software and to find vulnerabilities in your Internet connection.  

No Adware    

You can stop the downloading of adware, spyware, malware, trojans, dialers, worms and thousand others critical objects before they can infect your PC by using Adware. The Software scans your PC and removes these dangerous objects automatically. It boosts protection with up to date automatic updates.

Spyware Scanner identifies surreptitiously installed applications. Using updatable lists similar to antivirus DAT files, Free Spyware Scanner scours your system, including the registry and temporary Internet files, and looks for traces of recognized adware modules. When it's finished searching, it displays a list of what it found.On the other hand, implementing tools to scan e-mail for SPAM and either block the e-mail or designate it as SPAM. E-mail scanning can limit the likelihood that users could unknowingly infect their computers by viewing or reading e-mail that contains spyware.

You should be able to detect spyware and remove it before it becomes a problem on your computer. Look for the warning signs, download and run a free spyware scan regularly, and avoid clicking on strange links or popups. Doing these things regularly will keep your computer spyware free and running it's best.