Post by fetnu on Apr 13, 2007 7:09:53 GMT -5
Hey Guys,
FISH sent me an email asking for the programs I use to clean spyware off my computer. Below is the list of programs I run on just about everybody's computer when I'm trying to clean them off and help increase performance.
Lavasoft Ad-Aware
Ad-Aware is an application in which you install on your PC to remove unwanted Spyware. Alone, it does a great job, but when used with Spybot Search & Destroy, practically ALL spyware will be removed.
Official Website: www.lavasoft.com/
Download: www.download.com/3001-8022_4-10639408.html
Spybot Search & Destroy
Used to remove Spyware not found with Ad-Aware
Official Website:
www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
Trend Micro
This program is an online virus scanning program that will scan each and every file on your computer for viruses. While it goes EXTREMELY in depth, it can take a long time to complete. Best recommendation is to begin scanning when you’re not going to be using your pc for several hours (late at night, early morning, etc…)
Official Website: housecall.trendmicro.com/
CCleaner
CCleaner (also known as Crap Cleaner) literally cleans ALL the crap off your computer. There are two main options in this program, the first one is the Cleaner. The Cleaner will delete all your temporary files, recycling bin, etc. as well as program specific files (for example, temporary files created by Windows Media Player).
The second option is to clean your registry. After performing both of these options you should begin to see a difference in the performance of your PC.
NOTE: During the installation, I always uncheck the option to install the additional Yahoo! Toolbar for Internet Explorer. This is your choice, just consider this an FYI.
Official Website: www.ccleaner.com
Directions: www.ccleaner.com/help/tour/
Download: www.filehippo.com/download/dfd2c33821e6c294ab7e186cf58ea0eb/download/
For ultimate cleansing, download the extra list of programs at:
forum.piriform.com/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=1481 and install this file in your C:\Program Files\CCleaner directory.
FISH sent me an email asking for the programs I use to clean spyware off my computer. Below is the list of programs I run on just about everybody's computer when I'm trying to clean them off and help increase performance.
Lavasoft Ad-Aware
Ad-Aware is an application in which you install on your PC to remove unwanted Spyware. Alone, it does a great job, but when used with Spybot Search & Destroy, practically ALL spyware will be removed.
Official Website: www.lavasoft.com/
Download: www.download.com/3001-8022_4-10639408.html
Spybot Search & Destroy
Used to remove Spyware not found with Ad-Aware
Official Website:
www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
Trend Micro
This program is an online virus scanning program that will scan each and every file on your computer for viruses. While it goes EXTREMELY in depth, it can take a long time to complete. Best recommendation is to begin scanning when you’re not going to be using your pc for several hours (late at night, early morning, etc…)
Official Website: housecall.trendmicro.com/
CCleaner
CCleaner (also known as Crap Cleaner) literally cleans ALL the crap off your computer. There are two main options in this program, the first one is the Cleaner. The Cleaner will delete all your temporary files, recycling bin, etc. as well as program specific files (for example, temporary files created by Windows Media Player).
The second option is to clean your registry. After performing both of these options you should begin to see a difference in the performance of your PC.
NOTE: During the installation, I always uncheck the option to install the additional Yahoo! Toolbar for Internet Explorer. This is your choice, just consider this an FYI.
Official Website: www.ccleaner.com
Directions: www.ccleaner.com/help/tour/
Download: www.filehippo.com/download/dfd2c33821e6c294ab7e186cf58ea0eb/download/
For ultimate cleansing, download the extra list of programs at:
forum.piriform.com/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=1481 and install this file in your C:\Program Files\CCleaner directory.