Free spyware killer roundup

I seem to be spending most of my time cleaning up various nasties on people's computers. Here is a round-up of tools you can use to protect your (and your friends, and your families) PC's. Clean up soon and clean up often!

Free spyware killer roundup:

• Ad-Aware - For total cleaning, two thumbs up


• Spybot Search & Destroy - Great in conjunction with Ad-Aware


• Microsoft AntiSpyware - Pretty good, getting better


• SpywareBlaster - Preventative while-you-browse monitor blocks nasties real-time


• HijackThis - Helps you reclaim a 'hijacked' web browser

(Via Lifehacker.)