Spybot Search & Destroy Instructions

Hopefully, you've read the Ad-Aware instructions first, and you're now ready to continue your odyssey of spyware removal!

I'm assuming you're capable of downloading and installing Spybot Search & Destroy. If you need help installing Spybot, please see the installation page.

1. The first time you run Spybot, you should see the following. It's up to you whether to create the backup; I usually don't as it seems silly to back up a spyware infection:
   


2. Next, click Search for Updates:
   


3. The list of update items will appear:
   


4. hoose "select all updates" or "download all updates" accordingly:
   


5. Wait until the items finish downloading:
   


6. At the "Search and Destroy" section, click "Check for Problems":
   


7. After the scan completes (be patient), choose "Fix selected problems":
   


8. Click yes at the confirmation prompt:
   


9. Finally, you should see something like the following (click OK):
   

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