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  • <h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Each Program Works Well on Its Own

    Both Ad-Aware and Spybot have considerable customer followings, and PC Magazine describes Ad-Aware as one of the most popular software applications available. The same magazine article says Ad-Aware works well on its own, actively detecting and eliminating spyware in the background without interfering with normal computer use. According to ASE Labs, Spybot works equally well, efficiently eliminating spyware without disrupting a user's activities.

    On the Other: Spyware Programs Work Best Together

    ASE Labs says Ad-Aware and Spybot work best in conjunction with one another. Each application may have limitations that prevent it from identifying or removing certain spyware programs, and one application may eliminate malicious programs missed by the other.

    Bottom Line

    Although Ad Aware and Spybot work well individually, no spyware removal tool can identify and remove all spyware on its own. Because Ad-Aware and Spybot complement one another, users should use both programs to provide maximum protection.

    Source:

    PC Magazine: Editorial Review of Ad-Aware Free

    ASE Labs: Ad-Aware Versus Spybot

    More Information:

    Ad-Aware by Lavasoft

    Spybot Search & Destroy

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