Video Tutorials

How To Use Adaware SE
How To Use Add/Remove Programs to remove spyware.
What Are BHO's and how to see which ones are installed on your PC
How to use CWShredder to detect and remove CoolWebSearch
How to use HiJackThis to discover web page hijackers
How to use IE-SpyAd to block malicious web sites
How to prevent popups delivered by the Windows Messenger Service
Part I - How to use Microsoft Anti Spyware to detect and remove spyware and prevent future future infections.
Part II - How to use Microsoft Anti Spyware to detect and remove spyware and prevent future future infections.
How to discover is the processes running on your PC are legit or malicious
How to use Script Defender to help fight against virus infections
How to use SpyBot S&D to detect and remove spyware part I
How to use SpyBot S&D to detect and remove spyware part II
How to use Spyware Blaster to block web sites and cookies
How to use Spyware Guard to prevent unwanted programs and scripts from installing on your PC
How to use Windows System Restore to resolve some spyware infections
How to use Windows Firewall to block suspicions inbound traffic
How to configure Windows Update to automatically download and install the latest security patches.
How to use WinPatrol to learn what's running on your PC and to be notified on any changes.


 

 

 

 

Spyware Removal Video Tutorials:

Discover how to use some of the best spyware removal and prevention tools and utilities with these video tutorials.  Each video will open in a new window.

 

Adaware SE - Step by step instructions for using Adaware SE to detect and remove spyware from your computer.


Video Length - 5:29

 
Add/Remove Programs - Sometimes removing spyware can be as simple as browsing through your list of installed programs and and hitting uninstall.


Video Length - 3:43

 
Browser Helper Objects - BHO's are little programs that can enhance your web browsing experience but are also commonly used to deliver spyware and adware infections.  Learn which BHO's are installed on your PC using Internet Explorer.


Video Length - 3:09

 
CWShredder - CoolWebSearch is an extremely nasty and difficult to remove piece of spyware.  Use this tool to detect and delete many different variations of this spyware.


Video Length - 2:27

 
HiJackThis - Used to detect hijackers using numerous tricks and methods of taking over your web pages.  A very advanced program that should not be used if you are unfamiliar with all of the processes and programs running on your PC.  Fortunately there are many places you can go to get help from experts for this program to remove spyware hijackers.


Video Length - 4:24

 
IE-SpyAd - Adds thousands of known spyware related sites to the Restricted Sites security zone in to Internet Explorer. Websites included in this list are prevented from running ActiveX, Java applets, Active scripts or even set cookies or use popups when you surf the net.  Simple in concept powerful in implementation.


Video Length - 5:27

 
Windows Messenger Service - There is a form of popup that is not delivered through your web browser but rather a service buried within Microsoft's operating system.  No traditional popup blocker works against them.  Learn how to stop then cold.


Video Length - 3:24

 
Microsoft Anti Spyware Part I & II - Learn how to use Microsoft Anti Spyware to detect and remove spyware and prevent future future infections.

Part I


Video Length - 5:03

Part II


Video Length - 4:55

 
Running Processes - At all times there are numerous processes and program running behind the scenes on your PC.  Learn how you can discover what each of these processes do and determine if any pose a threat to your computing safety.


Video Length - 3:23

 
Script Defender - While not specifically designed to fight spyware, this simple but powerful utility can protect you from common virus and security threats that are delivered by e-mail.


Video Length - 2:48

 
SpyBot S&D Parts I & II - One of the first and still one of the best spyware removal programs.  Learn how to use this powerful spyware removal tool.

Part I


Video Length - 3:59

Part II


Video Length - 2:08

 
Spyware Blaster - Secure Internet Explorer and FireFox web browsers from malicious websites and internet cookies with just a few mouse clicks.


Video Length - 4:33

 
Spyware Guard - Be notified when suspicious programs and scripts  attempt to install and execute on your PC.


Video Length - 4:09

 
Windows System Restore - If you're faced with a spyware infection, it is possible in some cases to use Windows System Restore to "go back" to how your computer was before the infection occurred.  Learn about the pros and cons of using this utility.


Video Length - 8:43

 
Windows Firewall - Learn how to use Windows Firewall to block suspicious incoming traffic to your computer and discover why it has some but limited protection against spyware


Video Length - 2:38

 
Windows Update - It's one of the most basic yet helpful steps you can take to strengthen your defenses against security risks and vulnerabilities.  Are you using it?


Video Length - 2:50

 
WinPatrol - Discover the processes and programs running behind the scenes on your computer and be notified is anything changes.  You can also enable, stop or permanently disable programs and services with the click of a button.


Video Length - 4:54

 

 
*Please email us at staff@SpywareInformer.com if you would like to share your experience with any spyware removers or methods mentioned on this site or any other spyware tools you have come across that you think are worth mentioning to help keep people informed so they can make the best decisions possible.