This is a program that is honestly to good to be free. Spybot is designed to search your computer (a scan takes about 15-20 minutes) and find all spyware giving you the choice of removing it. Out of all programs like this, I find this the most recommended. One great thing about this program is that it allows you to do registry backups before scans just in case a crucial registry file is deleted. I would suggest running these backups if you have minimal computer knowledge.
IMPORTANT: Most of my PC tips are aimed at providing free solutions to computer problems and upkeep. Much of this will involve downloading freeware. Spybot sometimes picks up this freeware, so be sure to scan what it picks up quickly to make sure you are not deleting any of your free programs.
Lastly, spybot can also “immunize” your system by blocking bad downloads. I have not tried out this piece of the program yet, so if you get a chance, let me know how it works out. Also, the site where you obtain this program from offers lots of other free programs, many of which I hope to be able to try and report to you in the future.
Enjoy!
Upcoming Topics:
The Pro’s and Con’s of online social networks through a Christian Worldview.
Google Desktop and iGoogle.
Disk Partitioning.
Book Review: A Pastor’s Sketches by Ichabod Spencer.
Book Review: Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge.
Yay! Your back. Interesting little book review. I always thought that book was quite solid. :-/