How to Uninstall Adware and Spyware

Getting stubborn adware and spyware off your PC can be frustrating. However, there are steps you can take to make the process easier and more effective. If your system is heavily infested, you’ll need access to a clean computer to download the necessary tools.

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Step 1: Disconnect from the Internet
Close all open browser windows and applications (including email) and then disconnect your PC from the Internet. If you can access the back of the computer, the easiest thing to do is just remove the phone line or cable connecting the PC to the modem or router. If the back of the computer isn’t easily accessible, you can remove the ethernet cable or phone line from router or modem.

Step 2: Try a Traditional Uninstall
A suprising number of applications labeled as adware and spyware have fully functioning uninstallers that will cleanly remove the program. Before moving on to more complex steps, start with the easiest route and check the Add/Remove Programs list in the Windows Control Panel. If the unwanted program is listed, simply highlight it and click the Remove button. In Windows Vista, the Add/Remove Programs feature is listed in Control Panel as Programs and Features. After removing the adware or spyware via Control Panel’s Add/Remove Programs, reboot the computer. Make sure you reboot after the uninstall, even if you aren’t prompted to do so.

Step 3: Scan Your Computer
After you’ve disconnected from the Internet, removed any adware or spyware listed in Add/Remove Programs, and rebooted the computer, the next step is to run a full system scan using an up-to-date antivirus scanner. If your scanner will allow it, can the system in Safe Mode. If you don’t have antivirus installed, select from top-rated antivirus scanners or Perfect Unintaller.

Step 4: Using SmitFraudFix
Much of today’s spyware is delivered via the Zlob family of Trojan downloaders. The free SmitFraudFix tool does a good job of removing many variants of Zlob-related adware and spyware.

Step 5: Get Clear Access to the Problem
While scanning the system in Safe Mode is good practice, it may not be enough to thwart some malware. If the adware or spyware persists despite the above efforts, you’ll need to get access to the drive without allowing the adware or spyware to load.

Step 6: Undo the Residual Damage
After removing the active infestation, you’ll need to make sure the adware or spyware won’t simply reintegrate itself when the computer is reconnecting to the Internet.

• Before reconnecting, reset your browser start and home pages.
• Ensure your HOSTS file hasn’t been hijacked.
• Make sure undesirable websites haven’t been added to your Trusted Sites Zone.

Step 7: Preventing Adware and Spyware

To avoid future adware and spyware infections, be discriminating about what programs you install on your PC. If you see an offer for a program that seems to good to be true, research it first using your favorite search engine.