Spyware can steal your personal data, switch your home page, re-direct your web searches, display annoying ads, and slow your PC to a crawl.

The CA Anti-Spyware application was designed to protect against a wide range of spyware threats that can expose your confidential information and diminish your PC's performance.

Here are some key features of "CA Anti-Spyware 2009":

· Detects and removes spyware in real time
· Stays current via automatic updates
· Helps prevent theft of personal data
· Improves PC performance


· User-Friendly Interface offers simplicity and superior ease-of-use, helping you quickly and easily set preferences, check program status, and maintain a secure PC

· Low System Overhead with a total install of only 35 MB and low usage of system resources, CA Anti-Spyware installs quickly, saves hard drive space, and scans efficiently

· Secure Now provides proactive protection by monitoring critical program functions and settings, and reminding you to keep your security at an optimal level

· Continuous Protection to keep your computer protected from the latest internet risks by automatically renewing your subscription at the then current renewal price (plus applicable tax), so you don't have to (for more information, click here)

· Comprehensive Spyware Detection and Removal provides comprehensive protection against a wide range of spyware, adware, keyloggers, browser hijackers and other threats

· Real-time Protection detects and removes spyware running in memory, and helps prevent spyware from making malicious changes to the Registry

· Frequent Automatic Updates help ensure you're protected against the latest threats

· Detailed Scan Results show the specific threat level of any spyware found, and allow you to link to the CA Spyware Information Center for more details

· Scheduled and On-Demand Scanning allow you to run a scan at any time, or schedule scans at pre-selected intervals to meet your needs

· Custom Scans allow you to select specific drives, files and folders to scan

· File Exclusion List allows you to exclude specific files and folders from scans

· Threat Outbreak Warning System provides real-time content feeds from the CA Security Advisor, giving you detailed, up-to-the-minute information on the most recent and most prevalent spyware threats

· Quick Tips provide you with helpful, at-your-fingertips answers to commonly asked questions, easing the burden of searching the Help file or contacting Support for assistance

· Supported by the CA Security Advisor Team our worldwide research labs work 24 x 7 to detect threats before they can damage your PC, helping ensure protection from the latest threats

Requirements:

· 256 MB RAM (512 MB for Windows Vista)
· 300 MHz or higher processor (800 MHz for Windows Vista)
· Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher (7.0 for Windows Vista)
· 35 MB hard disk space
· CD-ROM drive

Limitations:

· 15 days trial period
· Will not remove the detected threats
· Nag screen