Info Level: Beginner Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy Date Created: January 16, 2012 Length of Class: 43 Minutes Tracks Computer Security /Integrity Computer Repair Prerequisites Simple Windows PC Tune Up Cleaning an Infected Windows PC Purpose of Class This class teaches students how to remove spyware and malware from their Windows PC using Spybot Search and Destroy Chapters Introduction (00:00) First Steps (07:43) Spybot Search and Destroy (13:20) Demonstration (28:09) Final Thoughts (33:26) Class Notes Introduction Spyware and Malware tries to make your computer do things you do not want it to do, not destroy it. Spyware can generally be removed fairly easily Spybot Search and Destroy has been a solid product for many years and is free First Steps First do a basic PC Tune Up: Delete temp Files, Uninstall Crapware, Disable Startup Items Verify AntiVirus is installed and working AntiVirus Software removes PUPs – Potentially Unwanted Programs, that are almost always unwanted. Install ALL Updates: Make sure Internet Explorer is up to date, Install ALL Windows Updates, Install Latest Java, Install latest Flash and Adobe Reader. Spybot Search and Destroy Eli suggests that you do not use Tea Timer – a Registry Guard When you start Spybot Right Click Icon and Select “Run as Administrator” Immunize System – This edits the HOSTS file for DNS protection and locks it. It additionally closes other holes. Demonstration Final Thoughts If Spybot does not remove the spyware you can try …
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Remove Adware, Spyware And Browser Toolbars From Windows by Britec Browser Toolbars – Assistants That Should Be Fired? Nearly every time you start a new browsing session, you may see an ad for this toolbar or that one. In fact, you may even have one or two of those toolbars installed in your browser. Are they as helpful as they seem, though? Types of Toolbars The toolbar industry has exploded fairly recently, and there are all sorts of toolbars that you might see out there. There may even be a few that you need. Most search engines now have a toolbar that you can download and install. Most of them claim to give you easy access to the information you want why you’re browsing on the web. Lots of instant messenger programs have toolbars associated with them as well. They’ll help you out by giving you access to all of your contacts right away. Some websites even have their own toolbars you can download, design, or work with to help you out. For example, one site may offer you a shopping toolbar while another will give you access to a dictionary whenever you need it. The real problem with most toolbars, though, is telling the good from the bad. Adware Toolbars Some toolbars are bluntly unfriendly objects. Many will stealth install without your permission or knowledge. While they have a search bar and lots of little icons that look like fun, in most cases, they are simply another method of advertising to you. Not only do they send you targeting ads based on your typical …
