Spybot - anti-spyware

Spybot Search & Destroy is used to detect and remove different kinds of malware, adware and spyware from your computer. It offers free updates and lets you immunise your Internet browser against future infection by known malware.

Homepage www.safer-networking.org/en Computer Requirements All Windows Versions Version used in this guide 1.6.0 License Freeware

Installing Spybot Read the brief Hands-on Guide Introduction Click the Spybot icon below and 'Open' or 'Run' the installer. If necessary, save the installer first, then find it and doubleclick it If you saved the installer to your computer, you may delete it after installation Spybot:

Required Reading

• How-to Booklet chapter 1. Protecting your Computer from Viruses, Malware and Hackers

Level: 1: Beginner, 2: Average, 3: Intermediate, 4: Experienced, 5: Advanced

Time required to start using this tool: 20 minutes

What you will get in return:

• The ability to remove different kinds of malware and/or spyware
• The ability to immunise your computer system before it becomes infected with malicious problems and threats

1.1 Things you should know about this tool before you start

Spybot S&D is a popular free program used to detect and remove different kinds of adware, malware and spyware from your computer system. It also lets you immunise your system against adware, malware and spyware, preventing them from infecting your computer once Spybot is installed.

Adware is any software which displays advertising material on your computer. Certain kinds of adware function remarkably like spyware and can be invasive of your privacy and security.
Malware (e.g. trojans and worms) is any kind of program designed to harm or hijack the operation of your computer without your consent or knowledge.
Spyware is any kind of program that collects data, observes and records your private information and tracks your Internet habits. Like malware, it frequently runs on your computer secretly. As such, installing a program like Spybot will help you to protect your system and yourself.

Spybot also installs an additional application called TeaTimer. This will protect your computer from new malware infections.

Note: Windows Vista has its own built-in anti-spyware program called Windows Defender. However, Windows Vista seems to allow Spybot to work without any conflict.