Freeware In Adware/Spyware Removal

SpywareBlaster does not need to be running in the background - simply select the items you wish to be protected against (or select all items), press the Protect button, and protection is enabled. It can also block spyware/tracking cookies, and includes a System Snapshot feature, which allows you to take a snapshot of your computer in its clean state and later revert many changes made by spyware and browser hijackers. The latest version includes Mozilla 1.7x and Firefox 0.9x support, and other important performance enhancements.

When the application is running it simply monitors system folders for any new exes or dlls being added or renamed: For example Windows and System32 folder is the main harbour for these bugs, but also Program Files or Documents and Settings.

Spy-To-Spy sits in tray and watches folders you specified in settings.

The folders include subfolders so you really just need to set C:\Windows to monitor all additions to Windows and System folders. This is set by default.

Optionally you can add also C:\Program Files and C:\Documents and Settings. (Some Parasites will copy itself here)

Quarantine
You have the option to add selected files to Quarantine. It will brute force kill the processes quickly one after another to avoid watchdogs and move the exe file to a Quarantine folder.

System File Check
Additionally a button for SFC was added. This will run Windows Protection that checks all system files for changes and it will copy them from Windows CD if they are different.

Legit Files
Spy-The-Spy is a file monitor. It doesnt differentiate between real spyware and a legit file that has been added to watched folders. There are cases when such legit files are created:

• Windows may on startup replace some dlls in system folder from its backup
• Some virus and anti-spyware scan may create a temporary files to unpack zipped files. AdAware does this for example.
• Legitimate sites add dlls to your computer without any notification. Ebay does this for example.

As the name implies, SocketShield works at the socket level. Sockets are the points of entry used by your computer to allow programs to be downloaded from the web and other sources; these sockets can be opened and closed to enable or prevent downloads. SocketShield uses the knowledge gained through its multiple research channels to determine whether any download is an exploit and to close any socket that a known or suspected exploit is attempting to use.

Spyware and adware is often bundled with software such as Kazaa, Morpheus, Grokster, Imesh, Xolox, Gnutella and a myriad of other programs, and in many cases installed without your knowledge. Some send information about your surfing habits to ad companies, which target you with popup ads that fit your preferences.

Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner searches for CoolWebSearch, Gator, GAIN, Bargain Buddy, CommonName, FlashTrack, IPInsight, n-CASE, NetRatings, SaveNow, and WurldMedia. Version 1.13.03 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, and bug fixes.