Hijack This - Spyware Reporting

Trend Micro HijackThis is a free tool creates an in depth report of registry and file settings from your computer. HijackThis does not have the ability to distinguish between safe and unsafe settings in its scan results giving you the option to personally remove files or programs from your system.

In addition to the scan and remove capability, HijackThis is equipped with additional tools that enables you to manually remove malware from your computer.

To scan your computer, start HijackThis and run a scan. See the Quick Start Guide for help in running a scan. HijackThis will display a list of areas on your computer that might have been modified by unwanted programs. Make sure not to change any settings if you are unsure of what to do. There are many popular support forums on the web that provide free technical assistance by using HijackThis log files to diagnose an infected computer. A novice user can use the log file generated on their PC and post it to a forum where malware experts can provide tips and advices on how to clean your PC.

To remove unwanted files using HijackThis you’ll need to use the Fix Check Button. Once the scan is done a list is presented to you. Just select the item(s) to be removed and click Fix Checked You will be prompted to confirm your selection choose Yes or No. Just in case you made a mistake of removing a file you’re not supposed to remove you can restore them by opening HijackThis and clicking the “Open the Misc Tools section” button. Click on the “Backups” button at the top of the interface.A list of settings that you have removed with HijackThis will be displayed. Jus select the setting that you would like to restore and click the “Restore” button.

Having HijackThis on your PC is a great way to add a defense against unwanted files but make sure to always consult experts before making any changes on your system.

Ad Aware - Spyware Blocker and Anti-virus

Developed by LavaSoft, Ad-Aware is a free, simple, and effective program that is designed to provide advance and effective protection against adwares and spyware.

Ad- Aware isn’t just limited to detecting unwanted programs but it also equipped to scan your RAM, registry, hard drives, external storage devices, and also for known data-mining, advertising, and tracking components and safely removes software that may pose a threat to your system.

Some of the ad programs Ad- Aware can remover are Adware, Aureate/Radiate, OnFlow, Comet-Cursor, Cydoor, Doubleclick, EverAd, Flyswat, and TimeSink.

Ad-aware can be regarded as one of the requisites of anyone using the internet to safe-guard there systems against possible threats.

Ad-aware is available in its standard edition for free. Other editions include the Plus and Professional editions which has more enhanced functionality where you need to purchase an end-user license.

Spy Sweeper is an anti-spyware program fully equipped to provide an all-round protection for your system. It safely removes  Spyware, Trojans, adware, key loggers, and system monitors before it enters and infects your PC.

Spysweeper is constantly updated to ensure that it is able to keep up with the rapidly evolving spyware. Spysweeper ensures full removal of spyware through its advance detection and removal capability. Making sure that your PC is completely free of any malicious programs.

One of the standout features of Spysweeper is that it uses rootkit technology where it buries itself deep within your files to secure your system from the inside. A feature that is essential for spyware removers. Another feature is that it gives the user the option on what to do with a program that has been detected. You can either quarantine or disable the spyware, preventing the spyware from functioning since some spyware causes problems on your PC once removed.

Here are some more interesting features Spysweeper has.

Made for Gamers- For Gamers, it offers a Gamer mode where it ensures that you are not interrupted while playing online games or even watching movies.

Accurate and Fast Assessment- Spysweeper displays a quick assessment of each threat you encounter. It displays information about the threat, its effect, and the possible risk it might give you. This helps you to make decisions on what to do about unwanted programs. It gives you a sense of control about the situation.

Easy to Use-For the not-so-techy person, Spysweeper is user-friendly. With features like customizable options and a streamlined security console it makes sure that removing unwanted programs will be a bliss. All you have to do is just click and it’ll start sweeping your PC clean of unwanted programs
Easy and Effective Spyware Management-Spy Sweeper eliminates the need continually scan your system for unwanted programs. Any time a piece of spyware or adware is found on your system, you can add it to the ‘Always Keep’ or ‘Always Remove’ list. Users may also pick and choose what programs and files and folders to scan, and schedule automatic sweeps at a desired time, or simply choose the Sweep Now button to perform a manual sweep for spyware. A database backs the Spy Sweeper as it records the information on a certain threat and uses it to detect any program that resembles it and automatically quarantines it.