Virus Scanners

            AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is trusted by over 80 million users. LinkScanner® Active Surf-Shield checks web pages for threats at the only time that matters – when you’re about to click that link. Compatible with Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. Free for non-commercial use only.
For more information, click here. (Description and hyperlink courtesy of AVG)

Spyware Scanners

What is SpyWare?
            Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Below are some programs that I recommend you install to help keep your computer clean and free of spyware.

 (Keegami is an authorized reseller for Malwarbytes)
            Malwarebytes is a site dedicated to fighting malware. Malwarebytes has developed a variety of tools that can identify and remove malicious software from your computer. When your computer becomes infected, Malwarebytes can provide the needed assistance to remove the infection and restore the machine back to optimum performance. Support for Windows 2000, XP, and Vista (32-bit only).
For more information, click here. (Description and hyperlink, courtesy of Malwarebytes)

            Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spybot-S&D can also clean usage tracks, an interesting function if you share your computer with other users and don't want them to see what you have been working on. And for professional users, Spybot-S&D allows you to fix some registry inconsistencies and gives you extended reports.
For more information, click here. (Description and hyperlink, courtesy of Safer-Networking Ltd.)