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Not to be confused with Spywarebot or TheSpyBot, a knockoff of this legitimate software. Spybot – Search & Destroy ( S&D) is a spyware and adware removal computer program compatible with Microsoft Windows. Dating back to the first Adwares in 2000, Spybot scans the computer hard disk and/or RAM for malicious software .

Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool is a freely distributed virus removal tool developed by Microsoft for the Microsoft Windows operating system. First released on January 13, 2005, it is an on-demand anti-virus tool ("on-demand" means it lacks real-time protection) that scans the computer for specific widespread malware and tries to eliminate the infection.

Malwarebytes is primarily a scanner that scans and removes malicious software, including rogue security software, adware, and spyware. Malwarebytes scans in batch mode, rather than scanning all files opened, reducing interference if another on-demand anti-malware software is also running on the computer.

Ad-Aware Antivirus. As read today, the article currently states that Ad-Aware Antivirus uses the Avira AntiVir engine. However as recently as 2011-08-29, CNET's Seth Rosenblatt wrote in his review that Ad-Aware Antivirus is powered by Sunbelt's Vipre (now owned by GFI Software) . This requires clarification.