Computer Associates (CA) Anti-Spyware 2009 happens to be a no-frills program of anti-spyware that is simple to use and comes with a decent features set that includes tracking in real-time and great help support. CA Anti-Spyware 2009’s primary liability lies in its inability to detect and get rid of spyware in an effective manner.

Effectiveness of Detection:

CA Anti-Spyware 2009 can detect a lot of adware and spyware; however, it usually misses some, making it not score very well. But CA Anti-Spyware 2009 does provide tracking in real-time that can stop spyware from infiltrating your personal computer from the beginning.

Effectiveness of Removal:

Overall removal of spyware could be much better, since it only gets rid of around seventy percent of any installed adware, spyware, and malware.

Documentation and Support:

CA Anti-Spyware 2009 comes with various applications of support. The program actually has a help feature that is built-in, while its website provides helpful FAQs pages. Computer Associates also provides a number for technical support; however, it isn’t toll-free.

Summary:

CA Anti-Spyware 2009 is a breeze to install, simple to use and can protect quite well against various spyware; however, it falls short whenever it tries to effectively detect and get rid of harmful spyware.