For the average computer user free spyware downloads are all you need. In fact, the free versions will take care of most, if not all, of the problems associated with spyware and adware issues when surfing the Internet. With the rising cost of gas, food, and almost every other consumer product or service, it is nice to know that some good things in life are still free.
Personally, after reading reviews from download sites with no particular vested interest in one software product or another, Spyware Doctor has served well. Even the free version leaves important options up to the user. For example, do you want the computer scanned for spyware and adware on a daily basis or once per week? Should the scan include only the most used files or include the entire hard drive? Maybe the preference is a mixture of both options.
Plus, there are no hidden fees. No scan will be done with only partial removal of any infected material. No sales pitch will offer to remove all of the infiltrating files for a fee. Unfortunately, a lot of products will advertise a free download. But, after the software is already on the computer, it will request a fee to actually perform the needed service, which is not free at all. In fact, it may cost more than another program you might have purchased in the first place, if you had not been searching for free software.
The average user will be completely happy with the free version. Most people that need more advanced spyware software are generally responsible for a network of more than one computer. Thus, if one computer attracts a virus, it can spread to every computer on the system. Then, it might be advisable to purchase the software for advanced usage, complete with the technology support and free frequent updates to keep the computer running at optimal speed.
So, unless you are responsible for a business, free spyware downloads should serve the protection purposes necessary for a personal computer. However, check around before settling for the first free offer. It can be a bogus program that actually contains the problem worth guarding against, or it may have hidden costs after the download. Even if they are free, good programs are available to keep the hackers out.
