spyware detection software

[Pam]

How do I know if some spyware detection sofware is safe
or just a ploy and is really more spyware in diguise?

Any info or sites that would give more information is
appreciates.

Thanks

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Pam;
These are both very reliable spyware detection applications:
Ad-Aware (free version)
http://www.lavasoft.de/
Or
Spybot:
http://spybot.eon.net.au/

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"Pam" > wrote in message
...
> How do I know if some spyware detection sofware is safe
> or just a ploy and is really more spyware in diguise?
>
> Any info or sites that would give more information is
> appreciates.
>
> Thanks