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For many Internet users, spyware has replaced viruses as the most serious threat to your online identity, not to mention your PC's health. Fortunately, there are many antispyware programs on the market today. For this roundup, CNET editors reviewed both feature sets and each product's ability to remove specific spyware. Click on any of the 10 rated products for a full evaluation.
The contenders
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Ad-Aware SE Plus from Lavasoft |
 7.6Very good |
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ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware from Zone Labs |
7.4 Very good |
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SpyCatcher from Tenebril |
7.2 Very good |
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Webroot Spy Sweeper from Webroot Software |
7.1 Very good |
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Spyware Doctor from PC Tools |
7.1 Very good |
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Windows Defender Beta 2 from Microsoft |
 6.5Good |
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McAfee AntiSpyware 2006 from McAfee |
6.5 Good |
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Spybot - Search & Destroy from PepiMK Software |
6.4 Good |
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Trend Micro Anti-Spyware from Trend Micro |
 5.9Average |
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eTrust PestPatrol from Computer Associates |
5.6 Average |
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