The anti-malware software has been available for over ten years. It is free to download for personal home use. It is available for free download or you may purchase the bootable CD (priced at $39) that offers the following functions:
Remove malware that cannot be cleaned from within a running system
Boot from the CD to start a clean Windows 7 ® (limited to the use of Spybot-S&D tools
Update to our latest malware signatures via Internet or memory drives before starting a scan, even though you are booting from a read-only media
Use Spy-bot-(S&D )on computers without prior installation
Spy-bot works in the background on your computer silently searching and removing spy-ware. It is able to remove a number of threats that have the ability to hijack your Internet browser and download spy ware without your knowledge. You can search for possible threats that are currently "floating" around on the Internet at Spy-bot's website by using their threat search bar.
The spy ware removal software is very simple to use. Once you download or install it to your computer, you can complete your first scan. You can select to scan your entire hard drive or other necessary drives and folders. Spy-bot will highlight the major threats in red (ones that need to be removed from the system), and then highlight usage tracks in green. After all threats have been listed on your computer, you then may immunize them by removing from your system. Always create a back-up on your computer before making any official removals on your computer in case you need to reverse any changes.
Over-all, Spy-bot and Destroy is simple and very useful software to download on your computer. It will remove the most common types of spy-ware and malware from your computer. If you find that your computer's browser keeps changing the homepage or it is running slower than usual, try using Spy-bot to see if your computer could be infected with unwanted spy ware Spy-bot can be downloaded for free or you can also make a donation to the website. Spy-bot is also currently available for download for mobile phones such as a mobile PDA or smart phone.
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