Spy Sweeper, which has won accolades from CNET, PC Magazine and others, is one of the leading anti-spyware applications. Like other spyware products, it features a spy scan engine that allows you to diagnose and eliminate both browser and application-based spyware, but it also uses active shields to block and protect you from future spyware invasions.

Downloading Spy Sweeper is simple. It features an easy-to-use set-up wizard. When you set it up, be sure to select the option that allows you to get the latest spyware definitions -- that option is critical to ensuring that Spy Sweeper uses the most up-to-date defenses to protect your system from the latest threats.
Once you get Spy Sweeper installed, you'll be all set to run your first sweep. Just click the START button and Spy Sweeper will do the rest.
When the sweep is done, study the results of what Spy Sweeper found. You can click on the individual items found to learn more about them, or you can quarantine them with a click of the button.

Putting found spies in quarantine effectively removes them from your operating system but gives you the option of restoring something later if you choose. Spy Sweeper also gives you the flexibility to automatically allow or remove certain spies so you can save time and focus on new potential threats. This is done under the Options section.

You can also set Spy Sweeper to run automatically on a pre-determined schedule. Just click the Options button on the left, then click the Schedule tab at the top, and set it to meet your specifications.