Spybot Search and Destroy

Summary:
Instructions on how to download and install Spybot Search and Destroy

Description:
Spybot Search and Destroy is a security technology that detects and removes spyware from your computer.  So  what is spyware?  Here is a general definition:

"Any software that covertly gathers user information through the user's Internet connection without his or her knowledge, usually for advertising purposes. Spyware applications are typically bundled as a hidden component of freeware or shareware programs that can be downloaded from the Internet. Once installed, the spyware monitors user activity on the Internet and transmits that information in the background to someone else. Spyware can also gather information about e-mail addresses and even passwords and credit card numbers."

You can manually scan your computer for spyware or schedule the program to perform a scan automatically on a regular basis at any time.  Click on the Spybot tutorial for Instructions on how to configure this program.