Ad-Aware Alternatives

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

Well established and trusted anti-malware solution to help protect against viruses, scams and privacy invasion.

Features:

• Process scanning
• Ad-free
• Heuristic Detection
• Multiple languages
• Real-time protection

Spybot - Search & Destroy

Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Free for private use....

Features:

• Multiple languages
• Portable

AdwCleaner

AdwCleaner is an easy-to-use OS security utility that allows you to get rid of adware on your computer in seconds, by quickly scanning the system. The program detects...

Features:

• Multiple languages
• Portable
• Standalone

SUPERAntiSpyware

SUPERAntiSpyware is a software application which can detect and remove spyware, adware, malware, trojans, rogue software, worms, rootkits, parasites and other...

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is a free software intended to disinfect infected computers, removing viruses, Trojans, and spyware, as well as any other types of malware....

Features:

• Optimal performance
• Password management
• Portable
• Security & Privacy
• Security focused

Dr.Web CureIt!

Do you have anti-virus software installed on your computer, but still worry about its effectiveness? Run Dr.Web CureIt!® (no need to install it) to quickly scan...

Emsisoft Emergency Kit

The Emsisoft Emergency Kit contains a collection of programs that can be used without a software installation to scan and clean infected computers for malware.

ESET Online Scanner

ESET Online Scanner is a user-friendly, free and powerful tool which you can use to detect and remove malware from any Windows PC using only your web browser—no...

RogueKiller

RogueKiller is an anti-malware able to detect and remove generic malware and advanced threats like rootkits, rogues, worms. .

HouseCall

HouseCall is a free virus scanner offered by Trend Micro, which checks whether a computer has been infected by viruses, spyware, or other malware. HouseCall performs...