Has your computer been infected with spyware? You may be getting attacked with annoying pop up ads. Strange programs are finding their way onto your hard drive without a hint of where they came from. Or perhaps your computer just seems to be running much slower than usual. Like many others you are probably looking for the fastest and cheapest way to solve this problem. But before you download any spyware killers free or not, keep the following in mind before you act!

1. Many free spyware spyware removal programs are actually rogue spyware programs designed to infect your computer even worse! The #1 way spyware infects computers is through bundled software attached to free programs. Software costs money to create and when it is offered for free, the developers have to recoup the production cost. One popular method is to package the software with targeted advertisements (pop up ads) or even worse - spyware that can steal personal and financial information. Download these programs at your own peril!

2. Many free spyware killers lack the capability and support to keep you protected against the latest threats. Unfortunately the spyware security market is reactive. New and more dangerous forms of spyware, adware, and malware are being developed every day. Because of these ever changing threats you need anti spyware from a company that works day and night to keep your software updated against the latest harmful infections. Most free spyware removers do not have a support staff behind them to constantly keep your computer protected against the latest threats. In this "viral" age, where information is spread across the internet with a simple click of the mouse, you want protection that works for you around the clock.

When comparing the cost of the best anti spyware programs with the cost of replacing your computer or having your identity stolen it’s really a no brainer. In the real world you certainly take necessary precautions to protect yourself. So why not in the virtual word, where it is 5x more likely you will be the victim of identity theft. I had to spend over a thousand dollars on a new computer when my previous one was corrupted spyware, not to mention the frustration of losing all my documentation, music, and movie files. I had downloaded some rinky drink free spyware blocker and thought that would be enough. Boy was I wrong. I won’t make that same mistake again.

So the next time you see advertisements for "Spyware Killers Free". Think twice before you download, most times you get what you pay for.