Anti-Spyware Survival Guide
How does anti-spyware work?

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Anti-spyware software works by identifying the spyware, malware, and Trojans based on previous installations. Remember spyware is installed like any other application and so has an installation “signature”. A signature is comprised of entries into the Windows Registry that are changed and the files that are created on your hard drive. Anti-spyware software looks for the evidence of these files and, if found, removes them…thus removing the spyware.

The most challenging area of removing spyware is the number of variants. Similar to real-world viruses, spyware can have “strains” or variations of the same “parent” spyware. This makes removal, sometimes difficult to accomplish.

Freeware programs such as Adware SE and Microsoft’s Antispyware are good starts to fighting this battle but remember, you get what you pay for and most “FREEWARE” is limited in it’s functionality. Therefore, you may want to think about purchasing a program such as McAfee AntiSpyware that will afford you a bit more protection. I would suggest that you run more than one at a time and scan your computer daily…especially if you surf the web as much as I do!

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