Oh, I do use spybot etc, as well as a host of other virus specific programmes/tools.
Maybe the reason, you don`t have malware problems, is down to your sensible surfing/security habits.
Unfortunately, a lot of computer users don`t have a clue when it comes to security as I`m sure you`re well aware.
However, to suggest that Spybot is the best antispyware programme available, is to put it mildly, stretching the truth of the matter.
In my experience, no single security programme can detect and remove all malware. I really wish it were so, my time here would be a lot less hectic lol.
Some malware requires specific removal techniques/tools, while others require manual removal.
While HJT doesn`t reveal all malware, it certainly helps to reveal an awful lot of it. It is also a very useful tool for helping to disable certain malware and making it relatively easy to delete it.
Obviously, HJT should only be used with guidance. I do not advocate the average user, trying to run and handle the results of a HJT scan.
Regards Howard