Anti-Spyware software needed

Hi

I just purchased a new laptop and I need to find out what Anti-Spyware scanning software to use on it. I am hoping to find something that will be free. I have purchased a laptop with Vista Business on it (Yes I know I should put on XP). But I need it running Vista for school in September.

Right now I am running Norton Anti-Virus, came with the laptop and running the 3 month trial. Again I know I should run something else but it has been working well and hasn't slowed down the system to much. I do know that you cannot rely on one type of antivirus product. I haven't run an MS platfor in quite awhile. I still us my Mac as my main system so I have not used a Windows based spyware scanner in years.

Thanks for the help

Barnzie

Welcome to Windrivers!
There are a few free anti-spyware solutions out there, and everyone has a favorite. I use Spyware Blaster beacuse it is free, it works, and I personally know the author of the software. Spybot, AdAware and Windows Defender are also available.

SuperAntiSpyware is also widely recommended.

Nothing wrong with Norton antivirus.
Provided its just Norton anti virus and Spybot SD is a good product.

I've been using MalwareBytes. It's helped me out a bunch of times while on-site.

lavasoft

I've always used both SpyBot S&D and Adaware by Lavasoft.

download.com has them both.