Download Ad-AwareThe first action, for anyone who thinks they have Spyware on their computer, is removal by software,
Ad-Aware is the most used and trusted out there. Be weary of other pop-ups trying to sell you Spyware removal software, as it will most likely contain more Spyware. Ad-Aware is free and will comprehensively scan your memory, registry, hard, removable and optical drives for known Spyware and remove them for you. It will not get them all, but it's where you want to start.
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LavaSoftUSA.comBlock the trafficThe second action involves blocking the software from connecting to the web by modifying the Hosts file on your machine
(c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts) you can open it and edit it using Notepad.
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Changing the Host FileManual removalThe third action is to go through and remove the files and make system changes manually. This is certainly more complex and time consuming as each type of Spyware behaves differently, installs differently, and requires a certain level of technical know how.
The links below will go into more depth on how to effectively remove SpyWare, but the best way to combat it, is to KNOW what you are installing before you click the 'OK' button.
Advertising Spyware: DSSAGENT.exeAdvertising Spyware: TSADBOTAdvertising Spyware: Aureate/RadiateNeutering Ad/SpywareMyles M. Keough
CEO and Principal Consultant
Spade Technology, Inc.
www.SpadeTechnology.com