Spyware is a nuisance and it helps to have good methods to try to combat it. Good anti-spyware programs can be a very big help.
I have a new favorite to help me deal with spyware, and it is provide by AVG. They call it ewido. It is fantastic and it is free. It has features that will serve you very well.
There is also a commercial version available that has more features. The setup contains both the free and paid versions. After you install it, the full paid version will be actived however it is free for 30 days. After the thirty days are up the extra features of the paid version will be deactive and the free version features will only be available to be used. But the free features are good, but the commercial version does offer even better protection. If you like, you can obtain the features of the paid version whenever you want.
If you want more details about this free anti-spyware from AVG , here is a link. You will also be able to download it from there as well
AVG Free Advisor - AVG Anti-Spyware Free Edition
I also like Ad-Aware, which is also free. More details and download available here as well as their paid versions
Lavasoft
Another one I like is Spyware Blaster. It is free. You can get more details about it and also download it here
SpywareBlaster
How about you? What is your favorite anti-spyware program?