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SpyBot - Search & Destroy
by D. Kolla. An excellent FREE Tool to scan for, remove, and prevent some SpyWare.
P.S. Please consider donating to this company.
I have.
http://www.safer-networking.org/

SUPERAntiSpyware
A commercial package with a free version that works quite well.
http://www.superantispyware.com/

Malwarebytes
Another commercial package with a free version that works very well. (This package requires you to register your email to download, but they don't clog up your inbox.)
http://www.malwarebytes.org/

SpywareBlaster
by JavaCool. A FREE package that prevents SpyWare by blocking some ActiveX installations.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/

Registry Repairs
from WinHelpOnline. Only for emergencies (like those caused by really invasive Win7 Total Security infection).
http://www.winhelponline.com/

RoboForm
Form filling commercial software (with free trial). Works great and lacks GAIN/Gator's malware.
http://www.roboform.com/
download.com

Belarc Advisor
A nifty tool to audit your computer's hardware and software.
http://www.belarc.com/

Shields Up
This is a great tool for testing the security of your own Internet connection.
https://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2

PRIMO PDF
Well-behaved PDF creator that creates a virtual printer to write PDF files from any application. Free.
http://www.primopdf.com/