SpyHunter tutorial

Table of contents.
Introduction
Installing SpyHunter
Starting SpyHunter for the first time
Using SpyHunter
Conclusion

Introduction

SpyHunter is one of the most effective and advanced spyware removers available on the market. Numerous tests performed on different computers proved that this product has excellent spyware detection and removal abilities and is able to clean even badly infected systems. The following guide helps to learn how to use SpyHunter in order to get rid of spyware, adware and other parasites.

More information about SpyHunter can be found in our review. Download SpyHunter.

Installing SpyHunter

SpyHunter is a commercial product that costs 29.99 dollars. However, you can try it out for free by downloading the trial version from our download site. Current program size is about 4MB, so the download shouldn’t take more than a few minutes.

SpyHunter installation is very simple. Double-click on the downloaded executable file to start the installation. Accept the license agreement and click on the Next button. The program will be automatically installed. To finish the installation press the Finish button.

Starting SpyHunter for the first time

To start the program you have to double-click on SpyHunter desktop icon or find SpyHunter shortcut in start menu and click on it. Main program screen will appear.

Now you should update the program. This step is very important, because without latest updates SpyHunter may be unable to detect and remove recent threats. Click on the Update button (on Image 1 it is designated by the red box). This will download and install necessary updates.

Image 1. Update the program

Update SpyHunter before each system scan or at least once per week.

Using SpyHunter

1. Scanning the system for threats

To perform your first system scan press the Start Scan button (on Image 2 it is designated by the red box). This will start the full system scan. SpyHunter will check the Windows registry, files located on all fixed drives, running processes and cookies.

Image 2. Scan your computer

Full system scan takes a while, so be patient. After the scan is over you will see the number of detected malicious objects.

2. Removing detected parasites

In Detailed View or Item View tabs (in the blue box) you can see all detected infections found in the system. In the first tab the object name, its type and exact locations are displayed. Parasite description is shown in the second tab. To remove all parasites and related objects click on the Remove menu and select the Remove All option (on Image 3 it is in the red box).

Image 3. Remove all detected parasites

If you do not wish to eliminate all detected objects, but want to remove only some of them, open the Detailed View tab (on Image 4 it is in the green box) and place a checkmark next to items you want to remove. Then click on the Remove menu and choose the Remove Selected option (it is in the red box).

Image 4. Remove selected objects

3. Using the RollBack Manager

After each system clean up SpyHunter backups removed objects so that they could be easily restored later. This feature can help to repair the system in case harmless essential objects were accidentally removed. To access the tool click on the RollBack menu and select the RollBack Manager option (on Image 5 it is designated by the red box).

Image 5. Open the RollBack Manager

To restore certain item place a checkmark next to it and click on the RollBack Selected button (on Image 6 it is in the red box). To restore all recently removed objects press the RollBack All button (it is in the blue box).

Image 6. Rollback selected objects

Conclusion

SpyHunter is a powerful, but simple as a child’s toy spyware remover. This product is recommended for most users, especially for novices and those who don’t waste time dealing with the irrational and difficult to use software. All ingenious is simple. This can be applied to SpyHunter.

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