how do I get rid of unwanted spyware applications?

Answer 1

1st, don't waste your time with AVG, spybot, ad aware, CA, spyhunter, or anything of the sort. Stay away from anything that is FREE. There is a reason why they free. They are NOT good.
2nd, You need some of the best software out there. Norton Systemworks is very good. That's the only good software from Norton. I wouldn't recommend Norton Internet security, its not that great. Now the best software you should get is Spysweeper with Anti-virus, this software is too good and gets better everyday. It blocks over 170,600 threats. No other software can compete with that or come close for that matter. It catches everything. I've used them all and it is 2nd to none.
3rd, after you install and update the software, since its in your system you will have to turn off system restore and then go into safe mode and run the scan and eliminate the virus. then after removal, reboot and turn system restore back on.
4th, (Optional) I recommend a Firewall from Zone Alarm, their free version is so good. Or you can buy their Pro version, but the free version will do more than the job.
5th, any probs during or after you do all this, send me an e-mail.

Answer 2

if it's truly spyware....lots of freeware removal tools available. I would look for spybot search&destroy

If you downloaded some freeware that came bundled with third party adware then you'll have to remove that seperately....try the add/remove program (although it doesn't always make a such a graceful exit)....might want to try removing while in safe mode.....might also consider poking through the registry to remove the malicious beast but only if you know what you're doing in there.

You can also prevent a lot of spyware from showing up....Usually it comes from active-x controls. In IE version 6 you can disable active-x whenever you head off to a shaddy website. IE 7 is more secure in this regard as is other browsers like Opera or firefox

Answer 3

actual, each little thing sounds very nicely, different than it particularly is available you have a corrupt get carry of. No massive deal. yet, try this: authentic-click My pc, pick stumble on. pick interior reach Disk C:, then, application information. you could see this equipment listed there. Double-click at this equipment document. elevated, you could see a document asserting, "Uninstall" or "Unwise," which would be a .exe document. Run it. in case you get slowed down or do no longer discover those information(!), you will probable pick to discover a registry editor application. i be attentive to WinUtilities can restore it. authentic now, i'm working Registry Mechanic 6.0 that i've got no longer examined yet, because of the fact i've got no longer had many registry themes at the instant. yet i'm particular it may take care of it to boot.

Answer 4

This is what you do:

1.Go to start
2.Control Panel
3.Add or remove programs
4.Find the program you don't want
5.Once you find the program click remove

Answer 5

There are many excellent free programs to scan your computer.

Ewido, SuperAntiSpyware, AdAware, Spybot Search and Destroy are just a few and will clean your computer.

I strongly recommend you use this procedure to do your scans. Newer Malware program are good a hiding in areas that are not scanned in the computers "Normal or Safe Mode". This procedure opens these areas.

It looks daunting but is not. Just do each step as instructed and you will do just fine.

Be sure you have updated any AV or AS program you plan to use.

I recommend using these two progams first. They are very good and will remove most if not all of your Malware.

Download and Update Ewido (now called the AVG Antispyware). Do not run:

http://www.ewido.net/en/download/

Download AdAware SE and update. Do the setup. Do not run:

http://www.filehippo.com/download_ad-aware/

AdAware SE Setup:

1. Select "use custom scanning options" then select "customize". Make sure the following options are enabled: "scan within archives," "scan active processes," "scan registry," "deep scan registry," "scan my IE favorites for banned URLs," "scan my Hosts file."

2. Select the "tweak" option. Under "scanning engine," make sure "unload recognized processes and modules during scan" is enabled. Enable "scan registry for all users instead of current users."

3. Under "cleaning engine" turn on "always try to unload modules," "during removal unload explorer and IE if necessary," "let windows remove files in use at next restart," and "delete quarantined items after restoring."

4. Use the "select drives and folders to scan" option to ensure that your entire hard drive is scanned (if you have more than one hard drive, scan all of them (of course, do not include floppy and CD/DVD).


TEMPORARILY SHOW HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS.

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2. Click Appearance and Themes, and then click Folder Options.

3. On the View tab, under Hidden files and folders, click "Show hidden files and folders", and clear(uncheck) the "Hide protected operating system files" check box.

IMPORTANT: Files are hidden by Windows for a very good reason. It is not wise to experiment with these files. Unfortunately, to successfully remove modern spyware we must turn this protection off temporarily. Please turn the protection back on when you have finished cleaning your system.


EMPTY INTERNET EXPLORER BROWSER CACHE:

1. On the Internet Explorer Tools menu, click Internet Options.

2. On the General tab, in the Temporary Internet Files section, click the Delete Files button. Select the Delete all offline content check box in the confirmation dialogue box that appears, click OK. Click OK again.

RESTART IN SAFE MODE:

To do this you need to hold down or repeatedly tap the F8 key while the computer is booting (when the computer is displaying a black screen with white text). When the boot menu appears, use your keyboard arrows to select "Safe Mode."

Safe Mode can look quite ugly. The color may look bad, and all of your desktop icons will be very large. This is normal.



START THE SCAN WITH YOUR PROGRAM(S).



When the scan and removal are completed REBOOT COMPUTER. This will restart you in normal mode.

RESET HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS.

The RESTORE POINTS may be infected with the Malware and cannot be used. Delete the old one(s) and make a new one.

CLEAR OLD RESTORE POINT(S). HERE'S HOW:

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2. Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click on the System Restore tab.

3. Select the Turn Off System Restore check box, click Apply, then restart your computer.

4. Return to the System Restore Tab and turn System Restore back on.


TO SET A NEW RESTORE POINT:

1. Click the Start button.

2. Point to Programs, then navigate to Accessories, then System Tools, then click System Restore.

3. Choose Create a restore point, and then click Next.

4. In the Restore point description box, type a name for your restore point, and then click Next.

5. Click OK.

NOTE: If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and are unable to access the Internet after removing Malware, there is a command that may fix the problem. It works by resetting the winsock catalogue. Click on Start, then Run and type CMD in the box. Click OK. Type "netsh winsock reset" (no quotes)into the DOS window that appears.

Answer 6

I recommend you download superantispyware. It is the best one and it is free.

Answer 7

spybot search and destroy, also adaware are two really good programs online u can download. google search it.

Answer 8

install ad-aware and spybot.....update, scan, and remove
http://www.filehippo.com/download_ad-aware/?142
http://www.filehippo.com/download_spybot_search_destroy/