Once the Temp, Temporary Internet Files and
Recycle Bin are emptied it is time to run a spyware remover.
In this case, a popular and efficient freeware program:
LavaSoft Adaware is recommended.
b. Another smaller
window will pop up indicating either i) an update to be downloaded
or ii) no current updates available. Click OK.
c. When the download is
completed, the first pop up window will display a 'Finish' button.
Click the 'Finish' button.
3.
(This will be a one time event. Notice the default setting.)
(Change the default setting to 'Use custom scanning options.')
Click next.
4.
Once Adaware is actively
searching for spyware, let it run undisturbed.
5.
When it has completed
the search it notify you with a sound and a flashing bug.
Click 'Next.'
6.
You will see a list of
items (more than likely a longer list than is shown in the
picture).
7.
Place the mouse cursor
in the top box of the column of boxes to the left of the
descriptions of found items. Right Click and choose 'Select
all objects' from the drop down menu.
8.
A check mark will be
placed in all of the boxes. Click Next.
9.
A window, which
indicates the objects to be removed, will pop up. Click OK.
10.
This will bring you back
to the original start page. Click the Red X in the
upper right hand corner. This will close the window and exit
the program.