A collection of the best tools we've found for getting spyware off of your PC and keeping it off.

1. Spybot Search & Destroy

Spybot-S&D, the best freeware, (according to PC World and PCMag.com) privacy software available! Spybot Search & Destroy is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.

2. XoftSpySE from Paretologic

Consistently rated the #1 commercial anti-spyware application and the most effective tool we've found in ridding a PC of spyware.

3. Lavasoft Personal Firewall

Running a strong firewall application is on the best ways to stop spyware from infecting your PC in the first place and of all the products on the market we've been fans of the developers at Lavasoft for the last few years. Their software is regularly updated and comes guaranteed to work.

4. ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite

Billed as -- The Most Complete Internet Security Solution -- ZoneAlarm is another great firewall product, with a ton of reviews to back it their claims.