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Malware is a huge problem these days. It’s not quite surprising to hear recommendations to run anti-virus/anti-spyware scan when someone complains of a slow computer. But the malware is not the only reason that causes slow performance; it’s not even the number one reason of this common problem. What makes your computer to freeze and […]

Blocking the unwanted content in your HOSTS file may sound challenging, but the truth is that even an inexperienced user can do it in just a few of seconds.
Locating HOSTS file
First, you have to find the HOSTS file in your system. These are the usual locations:
Windows 95/98/ME = C:\Windows
Windows NT/2K/XP = C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\Etc
"C:" is what usually […]

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Introduction
I. Find the process and try terminating it
+ Alternative steps for finding and terminating the process
II. Locate the malicious file and try deleting it
III. Using Pocket KillBox for removal of difficult malware
INTRODUCTION

Processes
Each program is a collection of files. To start the program you launch an executable file that runs the entire program or […]

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Introduction
Installing CounterSpy
Starting CounterSpy for the first time
Using CounterSpy
Using CounterSpy real-time protection
Conclusion

Introduction

CounterSpy is a powerful spyware remover based on revolutionary hybrid engine, which incorporates traditional anti-spyware and advanced antivirus engines. Such combination allows CounterSpy to detect and eliminate not only typical spyware and adware, but also sophisticated and difficult threats that can be described […]

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Introduction
Installing smitRem
Starting smitRem
Using smitRem to remove Smitfraud and its variants
Conclusion
Introduction
smitRem is a stand-alone tool designed to remove some widely spread parasites from the compromised computer. smitRem detects and removes numerous variants of the Smitfraud trojan and its infamous derivatives including SpySheriff, SpyAxe, SpywareStrike, PSGuard, WinHound and a number of others. The tool also […]

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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 […]

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Installing Spy Sweeper
Starting Spy Sweeper for the first time
Using Spy Sweeper
Using Spy Sweeper’s real-time protection
Conclusion
Introduction

Webroot Spy Sweeper is one of the highest-rated spyware removal and real-time protection solutions available on the market. This product uses an effective, unmatched scan engine, accurate parasite detection techniques and more than a dozen special monitors. All this […]

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Introduction
Installing Spyware Doctor
Starting Spyware Doctor for the first time
Using Spyware Doctor
Using Spyware Doctor real-time protection
Conclusion
Introduction

Spyware Doctor, made by PC Tools, is one of the most effective and advanced spyware removal and real-time protection solutions available on the market. This product is not only very popular, but also highly appreciated by reputable computer […]

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Installing HijackThis
Starting HijackThis for the first time
Scanning the system
Interpreting scan results
Eliminating threats
Using miscellaneous HijackThis tools
Conclusion
Introduction

HijackThis is a powerful security tool that finds practically all known malicious web browser plug-ins, toolbars and hijackers, harmful ActiveX controls, parasitic services and many other types of pests. HijackThis is not a common anti-spyware program. It is […]

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Installing eTrust PestPatrol
Starting eTrust PestPatrol for the first time
Using eTrust PestPatrol
Conclusion
Introduction

eTrust PestPatrol is definitely one of the best anti-spyware solutions available in the market. The program’s developers have combined the effective scanning engine, huge spyware definitions database and easy-to-use interface in a single product. eTrust PestPatrol fights spyware, adware, browser hijackers, trojans, […]