Removing spyware is a difficult task. We recommend several tools to help with removal.
Before you start removing spyware I always recommend downloading winsock This utility is used to repair LSP (layer socket protocol) Often when you remove spyware it destroys the LSP and you lose internet connection. If you download the repair utility first it makes repairing it a lot easier.
hijackthis is an excellent tool however, it is not meant to be used by novices. You can Email us your log it you need help or you can call (780) 220-4316 for immediate assistance.
cwshredder is used to remove Cool Web Search. It is another excellent tool.
Description of Lava Soft Products
Ad-aware Professional
Ad-aware Professional Edition is the newest and most powerful version we have
offered to date. Not only does it encompass the formidable features of our Plus
version, but it also provides you with the ability to adjust it to meet your
exact needs.
With Ad-aware Professional, you are in complete control. You can actually CHANGE
the way that Ad-aware deals with other programs and processes on your system. It
includes several operating specific "tweaks" and expandability through all new
plug-ins that will enable you to mold Ad-aware and extensively analyze any
suspicious content detected.
Ad-aware Plus
Ad-aware Plus is the next level in protection. It includes all the functionality
and power of the Standard Edition, but has been enhanced to provide the user
with expandability, customization and real-time monitoring and blocking for
their system or network. Not only can you remove privacy threats from your
computing environment, you can also BLOCK them from invading your system in the
first place! Don't allow your privacy to be compromised! If you want the
security of knowing that the barbarians will be stopped at the gate, then you
will surely want to upgrade to our Plus version.
Ad-aware
Ad-aware Standard Edition is THE award winning, free*, multicomponent detection
and removal utility that has consistently lead the industry in safety, user
satisfaction, support and reliability. With its ability to comprehensively scan
your memory, registry, hard, removable and optical drives for known Datamining,
aggressive advertising, and tracking components, Ad-aware will provide the user
with the confidence to surf the Internet knowing that their privacy will remain
intact. Not only does Ad-aware Professional include Ad-watch the real-time
monitor add-on, but also many important and useful plug-ins.