Ad-Aware SE
Experience Level I
Anti-Spyware
Free for Personal use
Description of Ad-Aware:
Application to scan and remove spyware, adware, and other forms of malware.
Basic Instructions for Use:
Install, update and run. Select "Start", "Perform Full System Scan", "Next." When complete, remove the suspicious items it finds. To select all items for removal right-click on any of the found items and left-click "Select All."
Tough-to-remove spyware requires a more thorough scan. Reboot your computer into safe mode by pressing the F8 key down during boot up and selecting "Safe Mode" from the Windows Advanced Options menu. In safe mode do another Ad-Aware scan and remove the remaining spyware items.
Notice:
The University at Albany does not endorse or guarantee the tool listed above. Please read all documentation before use.
