Removal tools for unwanted software

Published: June 10, 2006 | Updated: June 13, 2007

A variety of tools to detect and remove unwanted software from your computer are available.

From Microsoft

Windows Defender
Download Windows Defender for Windows XP to help protect your computer from spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Windows Defender comes with Windows Vista. If you use Windows Vista, do not download Windows Defender. For more information, see Windows Vista: Windows Defender.

From other companies
Microsoft is not responsible for the quality, performance, or reliability of third-party tools.

To download other tools that can help you remove spyware and adware, visit Windows Marketplace and search for "antispyware".

Learn more
Read What is spyware? to learn more about spyware and how it affects your computer.