Spybot Tutorial
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1.      Open Spybot � Start >> Programs >> Spybot � Search & Destroy >> Spybot � Search & Destroy

 

 

MAXIMIZE THE SPYBOT WINDOW FOR EASIER NAVIGATION.

2.      To Check for the most recent updates click the �Search for Updates� button   in the upper left of the main Spybot window.

 

 

3.      Select each of the files available by clicking the box on the left of the file name

 

 

4.      After you have selected each of the files you are going to download click the �Download Updates� button

 

5.      When the files have been successfully downloaded a green check mark will appear next to the file name

 

 

6.      After the files have been downloaded you will need to Immunize your system by clicking the �Immunize� button  on the left edge of the program window.

 

7.      Clicking the Immunize button will tell you how many products are blocked and how many additional product will be blocked with the updates.

 

 

8.      You now need to Immunize your system by clicking the �Immunize� button  at the top of the Spybot window.

 

9.      Now your System is completely Immunized.

10. You now need to load the Spybot Hosts File to prevent malicious spyware from loading spyware infested web sites.

 

11. Click on MODE>>ADVANCED and then click YES when prompted.

 

12. Click on the TOOLS toolbar on the left hand navigation pane (towards the bottom)

 

13. Click in the HOSTS checkbox and make sure it places a green check in the box.

 

14. Next click ON the HOSTS icon. This will take you to the Hosts Screen. Click on the Add Spybot-S&D hosts list button towards the top left hand side of the screen. You should now see a list of websites in the hosts window. 
 

 

 

 

15. You may choose to check for problems by clicking the Spybot-S&D button on the toolbar (left hand pane towards top)
16. Next click on the �Search and Destroy�  button on the left of the Spybot window followed by clicking the �Check for Problems�  button at the top of the program window.

 

17. When Spybot is done checking it will list problem files.  These files will already be selected, so to remove them click the �Fix Selected Problems�  button.

 

18.  You will then be prompted with a �Do you want to permanently remove these files� message click yes.

 

19.  Finally you will receive an alert saying the files have been removed click OK and then close the program.  The deleted files will appear with a green check mark next to them.

 

 

20. You may need to reboot and repeat this process if your computer has certain instances of spyware.