Spybot - Spyware Blocker, Detection and Removal

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∟Spybot - Spyware Blocker, Detection and Removal

This chapter provides a quick introduction of 'Spybot - Search and Destroy' for spyware blocking, detection and removal. Topics include installing Spybot, scanning for spyware infections; reviewing tracking cookies, deleting IE and Firefox old cookies, enabling Spybot IE helper to block spyware cookies.

What Is Spybot - Search and Destroy?

Installing Spybot - Search and Destroy 1.6.2

Keeping Spybot Up To Date

On-Demand Scanning of Spyware Infections

What Is AdRevolver Tracking Cookie

Removing Reported Tracking Cookies

Deleting MyWay MySearch Registry Key

Enabling IE Browser Helper SDHelper.dll

Conclusion:

Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.2 is no longer free.
Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.6.2 still offers a free home edition, which offers full scan and real-time protection against malicious software
Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.6.2 works on Windows XP, 2003, Vista, and 7.
Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.6.2 does check for known tracking cookies stored by both IE and Firefox.
Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.6.2 does check for known spyware settings in system registry.
Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.6.2 offers IE spyware blocker SDHelper.dll.