Jerry K
07-04-2005, 05:06 PM
Before using any anti-spyware removing software, please check this list of Rogue Anti-Spyware's (www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm) (not recommended to use)
1. Spyware & Malware Removal Utilities
aČ (www.emsisoft.com/en/) - This is an excellent and highly recommended software for scanning and removing Trojans, Worms, and Dialers.
Ad-Aware SE (www.lavasoft.de/) - The original spyware removal tool. It is an essential tool to use alongside Spybot when cleaning your system.
CWShredder (www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html) - A tool created by Merijn for the sole purpose of removing the CoolWebSearch Hijacker.
Hijack This (www.bleepingcomputer.com/files/hijackthis.php)- A Windows Enumeration tool that has become essential to removing certain Spyware and Hijackers. Do not use this tool without expert assistance.
LS-Fix (www.bleepingcomputer.com/files/lspfix.php) - A program that is necessary to remove certain files associated with Spyware and Hijackers.
Spybot - Search & Destroy (www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=download) - An essential tool to use alongside AdAware when cleaning your system.
CCleaner (www.ccleaner.com/) - A program that removes unused files from your pc.
2. Spyware Protection Programs
hpguru's HOSTS File (webpages.charter.net/hpguru/hosts/hosts.html) - Another Hosts file.
IE-Spyad (www.staff.uiuc.edu/~ehowes/resource.htm) - A registry file that adds a long list of known malware domains to your restricted sites section of Internet Explorer.
SpywareBlaster (www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html) - A program that locks your browser from running known malware or downloading programs from known malware sites.
SpywareGuard (www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html) - A real time spyware/malware protection program that alerts you when malware is trying to install on your computer.
MVPS Host (www.mvps.org/) - A hosts file that will block you from connecting to known malware and adware sites.
1. Spyware & Malware Removal Utilities
aČ (www.emsisoft.com/en/) - This is an excellent and highly recommended software for scanning and removing Trojans, Worms, and Dialers.
Ad-Aware SE (www.lavasoft.de/) - The original spyware removal tool. It is an essential tool to use alongside Spybot when cleaning your system.
CWShredder (www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html) - A tool created by Merijn for the sole purpose of removing the CoolWebSearch Hijacker.
Hijack This (www.bleepingcomputer.com/files/hijackthis.php)- A Windows Enumeration tool that has become essential to removing certain Spyware and Hijackers. Do not use this tool without expert assistance.
LS-Fix (www.bleepingcomputer.com/files/lspfix.php) - A program that is necessary to remove certain files associated with Spyware and Hijackers.
Spybot - Search & Destroy (www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=download) - An essential tool to use alongside AdAware when cleaning your system.
CCleaner (www.ccleaner.com/) - A program that removes unused files from your pc.
2. Spyware Protection Programs
hpguru's HOSTS File (webpages.charter.net/hpguru/hosts/hosts.html) - Another Hosts file.
IE-Spyad (www.staff.uiuc.edu/~ehowes/resource.htm) - A registry file that adds a long list of known malware domains to your restricted sites section of Internet Explorer.
SpywareBlaster (www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html) - A program that locks your browser from running known malware or downloading programs from known malware sites.
SpywareGuard (www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html) - A real time spyware/malware protection program that alerts you when malware is trying to install on your computer.
MVPS Host (www.mvps.org/) - A hosts file that will block you from connecting to known malware and adware sites.