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Resources: Information About Removing & Preventing Spyware
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AntiSpyware Resources*
Click on a title to go to the download page.(will open in a new window)
- Are
Your Methlab Applications Spyware?
How to tell; on this webpage Methlabs.org lists the currently
known spyware versions of their applications. The idea is that
they can identify the characteristics of these distributions to
aid users in identifying the software they use.
- Download
Replacement Files For Windows
If your valuable system files have been corrupted by spyware you
can download a replacement version here. Includes rundll32.exe,
control.exe, msconfig.exe, notepad.exe and shell.dll (Windows
95-XP).
- Habanero
Networks Startup Quick Search
The purpose of the Startup QuickSearch is to provide a method
for users to easily identify applications that are being loaded
into memory at the time your Windows computer is turned on, or
you login.
- How To Install ZoneAlarm Personal Firewall
View detailed instructions on how to install ZoneAlarm.
ZoneAlarm is for personal use and can be downloaded
by visiting our firewalls page.
- Lookup
Spyware****
From Spyware-Guide.com, a list of spyware by categories and companies.
- Online banking safety tips
Brought to you by VPC. A list of tips to help you safely use online banking systems.
- PC
Pitstop's Known Programs Database
Think you have spyware/adware or a virus? Check PC Pitstop's database.
Entries are shaded based on threat level: the levels are listed
as: unknown, safe, optional, spyware/adware, virus
- Process
Library.com****
In the recesses of your computer, 20-30 invisible processes run
silently in the background. Some hog system resources, turning
your PC into a sluggish computer. Worse yet, other useless processes
harbour spyware and Trojans - violating your privacy and giving
hackers reign over your computer. ProcessLibrary.com is an
invaluable resource for anyone who wants to know the exact purpose
of every single process.
- Protect
Your Computer from Spyware and Adware
Microsoft.com, by Jerry Honeycutt - April 20, 2004
- P2P
File Sharing
SpywareInfo.com's list of clean and infected file sharing programs
(P2P).
- Recognizing
and Avoiding Spyware
From the United States Computer Readiness Team (USCRT).
- Remove
New.net
Cexx.org - How to remove New.net from your computer.
- Removing
Spyware
An approach to removing all Spyware, Adware and Malware from your
computer by Michael Horowitz.
- Rogue/Suspect
Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites
From SpywareWarrior.com. "Rogue/Suspect" means that these products
are of unknown, questionable, or dubious value as anti-spyware
protection.
- Safety
Tips for Fighting Spyware
By The AntiSpyware Coalition. The best defense against spyware
and other unwanted technologies is to prevent them from getting
on your computer in the first place. Awareness is the best approach
to protect yourself online, so staying up-to-date on current threats
and safe surfing practices is essential. Here are some steps you
can take to stay safe while still getting the most from the Internet
and software programs.
- Spyware/AdWare/Malware
FAQ and Removal Guide
By Christian Wagner
- Spyware
Removal Help
A comprehensive list of spyware removal methods from PC Hell.com.
- StopBadware.org
Regaining Control of Our Computers
- Symptoms
of Spyware
By GetNetWise.org, here you will find a few symptoms that may
reveal that you have spyware operating on your computer.
- Task
List Programs
These pages are from AnswersThatWork.com's in-house database and
provide guidance on the usefulness or not of these programs and
services, and removal procedures when recommended.
- The
Center For Pest Research
PestPatrol.com's analyses from 2,796,675 pest reports submitted
by PestPatrol users in the past 4 weeks, information on 124,474
pest objects (registry entries, directories, files), descriptions
of 21,109 pests, and more. Alphabetical Index to 21,109 Pest Descriptions.
- Top 10 Most Prevalent Spyware by Category
From Computer Associates Spyware Information Center: This graph
shows the prevalence of Spyware for each category that has been
reported most in the last month, where Report is one or more detections
of a piece of Spyware on one machine in one country in one day.
- Windows
NT/XP Command Line Reference
SS64.com's A-Z Index of the Windows NT/XP command line.
- Windows
Process Library****
From Liutilities.com, includes process names and descriptions
for common Windows processes. Includes security risks, system
and application processes. This resource is helpful when trying
to figure out which processes running are useful and which are
spyware.
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