I admit that I�m confused about the entire issue. To help clear up this confusion, I did some research. First I went online to check out the program, and right away found the keygen crack. Fine. Good. I also found a few places, though, that offered the program as a free download, free for the first 90 days anyway.

This information did not resolve my confusion, so I forged ahead. I searched online for the Spyware Nuker download itself. What I found was disconcerting. Two of the sites listed on the very first page brandished warnings about this download. �This download is dangerous,� they warned. My confusion turned instantly to deep concern.

On two of the sites I searched, the Nuker download came with warnings: �Danger, computer user, Danger! Downloading this program could put potentially dangerous files on your computer!� Now the hairs on the back of my neck were standing up. Isn�t this program supposed to protect your computer from such dangerous files? Hmmmm.

This brings up a few questions about the Nuker�s future usefulness. What type of technical support is available? What happens when new viruses and other computer infection agents spring up? Does the Nuker supply updates? If so, are they free?

Why would anyone want this program? It is free only for the first 90 days, then the consumer must buy the software. What guarantees come with that purchase? Are upgrades against future infections and viruses provided with purchase? Or does the user have to purchase those as well?

Plus, what happens if program doesn�t work? What happens if it damages your computer? Where would the user go to get help for these problems, including the possible restoration of a messed up hard drive?

So, what do you do instead? Search the Internet. There are dozens of highly rated protection programs out there. Many offer more options than the Spyware Nuker, plus they are free, absolutely free. No free trial period, no payment for downloads, nothing. Any of these programs with a four-star or higher rating should serve well for the everyday users of a home computer.

Three strikes and you�re out. Spyware Nuker doesn�t even warrant a first look, much less a second one. Ignore this program and concentrate on the multitude of higher quality freeware programs that are available. Go to CNet, or a similar resource, and check out the protection programs. When you find one that is rated four stars of higher, give it a try. Any of the highly rated programs should readily suit the average home computer user.

Computers that are linked to a company�s hardware may require a larger and more complex protection system. That usually means a fee, but also usually means future upgrades and technical support as well.