SPYWARE QUESTIONS...

Which free spyware remover program would you say is the best of the bunch??
Also is there any software that would allow me to see if someone is accessing my pc?Monitoring my PC etc??
Thanks

Your best option...

1. Run free ESET Online Scanner at: http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/
Note: This Scanner is for Internet Explorer Only
   1.  You will notice that the "Start" button is grayed out. Place a check mark at "Yes, I accept the Terms of use". The "Start" button will become visible. Click on it.
   2. If it wants to install an ActiveX component allow it
   3. You will be asked to install an ActiveX, click the "Install" button (Note: If you have a Firewall install you may have to approve the installation)
   4. Once ActiveX control is installed click on the "Start" button to initialize the scanner
   5. After initialization is complete uncheck\untick "Remove found threats"
   6. Check\tick "Scan unwanted applications"
   7. Click the "Scan" button
   8. Once the scan is done, you will find a log in C:\Program Files\esetonlinescanner\log.txt
Post ESET's log.

2. Download SUPERAntiSpyware Free for Home Users:
http://www.superantispyware.com/

Print these instructions out.

    * Double-click SUPERAntiSpyware.exe and use the default settings for installation.
    * An icon will be created on your desktop. Double-click that icon to launch the program.
    * If asked to update the program definitions, click "Yes". If not, update the definitions before scanning by selecting "Check for Updates". (If you encounter any problems while downloading the updates, manually download and unzip them from here: http://www.superantispyware.com/definitions.html.)
    * Close SUPERAntiSpyware.

Restart computer in Safe Mode.
To enter Safe Mode, restart computer, and keep tapping F8 key, until menu appears; pick Safe Mode; you'll see "Safe Mode" in all four corners of your screen

    * Open SUPERAntiSpyware.
    * Under "Configuration and Preferences", click the Preferences button.
    * Click the Scanning Control tab.
    * Under Scanner Options make sure the following are checked (leave all others unchecked):
          o Close browsers before scanning.
          o Scan for tracking cookies.
          o Terminate memory threats before quarantining.
    * Click the "Close" button to leave the control center screen.
    * Back on the main screen, under "Scan for Harmful Software" click Scan your computer.
    * On the left, make sure you check C:\Fixed Drive.
    * On the right, under "Complete Scan", choose Perform Complete Scan.
    * Click "Next" to start the scan. Please be patient while it scans your computer.
    * After the scan is complete, a Scan Summary box will appear with potentially harmful items that were detected. Click "OK".
    * Make sure everything has a checkmark next to it and click "Next".
    * A notification will appear that "Quarantine and Removal is Complete". Click "OK" and then click the "Finish" button to return to the main menu.
    * If asked if you want to reboot, click "Yes".
    * To retrieve the removal information after reboot, launch SUPERAntispyware again.
          o Click Preferences, then click the Statistics/Logs tab.
          o Under Scanner Logs, double-click SUPERAntiSpyware Scan Log.
          o If there are several logs, click the current dated log and press View log. A text file will open in your default text editor.
          o Please copy and paste the Scan Log results in your next reply with a new HijackThis log.
    * Click Close to exit the program.
Post SUPERAntiSpyware log.

3. Download HijackThis:
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/hijackthis.html
Post HijackThis log.

[Malware Removal Specialist]

Layered protection is the best way. Multiple applications that have specific functions.
Here is a short list of programs that are safe and do a good job.

Pick two or three of these, running a different one every week or so, once a month at the very least. Always check for updates before running.

SUPERAntiSpyware
Spybot
AVG-AntiSpyware
Ad-Aware 2007

Use Both of these

SpywareBlaster
SpywareGuard

For monitoring

Winpatrol 2007 along with a good firewall.

And as always a good antivirus

Thanks alot for your help:).Are the above programs free??

[Malware Removal Specialist]

All free for home use.

Are there any free programs that would be suitable in a business environment?

[Malware Removal Specialist]

Not that I am aware of.

what about using eset?

[Malware Removal Specialist]

I have never heard anything bad about ESET or Nod32. If I were going to invest it would either be that or BitDefender. http://www.bitdefender.com/

Thank you for your input. 

[Malware Removal Specialist]

Anytime........

lol!! that monkey is hilarious!!

[Malware Removal Specialist]

lol, it kills me every time I see it.

The banana has some nice moves also.

lol... ok so are you gonna tell me where i can find one of those kewl characters?

[Malware Removal Specialist]

Right here http://andymanchesta.com/SmileyIcon1.html

Click on the banner at the top of the page to go to the home page and check out the site.

Lots of security related stuff to feast on.