The best Windows Virus, Malware, Spyware, Adware...etc programs free or not

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

Hey hypsters.

I was just wondering what are the best programs for windows that removed, viruses, spyware, adware, malware and the like on Windows regardless if it is free or not. I am familiar with Norton, McAfee, AVG, Spybot and a few others. But which ones are most effective and what, if there is, the best combination?

Thank in advance.

 

[Morg]

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=311321

You did look in there did you?

 

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

Yes, I know of that link but that is for free software. I am also looking for software that you do buy that removes these malicious items. Thanks.

 

[ComicChick]

malwarebytes i like, avg offers free and pay.

 

[Asteroid-Man]

Why not just teach yourself how to be your own anti-virus? I haven't had a virus in half a decade.

 

[mapvxz]

I using paid AVG , you can use another Anti Virus

 

[runawayboulder]

Malwarebytes and Spy-bot are both really good.

 

[Scourge2099]

I use Malwarebytes and Spybot.

 

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

Why not just teach yourself how to be your own anti-virus? I haven't had a virus in half a decade.

Not for me, for my brother in-law and sister. I had vista and never had one issue. Trying to get their computer back to a respectable place.

Thanks to everyone else for all of your suggestions.

 

[AndThePickles]

Spybot is great. I'm currently using Norton and love it, although I've heard people hate on it before. It catches everything for me. To perform occasional back-up scans (yes, I'm paranoid) I use ClamWin free anti-virus.

 

[Ugfugly]

Malwarebytes is fantastic btw. I usually clean manually but for regular folks and those hard to reach places, it is highly recommend.