Manually removing spyware

So you finally got a hold of some spyware adware removal software, you run your scans but there are still traces of spware on your computer. Although many current anti apyware programs do a fairly good job of removing spyware, manually removing spyware is a sure fire way to completely rid yourself of any and all spyare on your computer. Before we continue of course its important to remember that manual removal of spyware is recommended for people that somewhat know what they are doing, I wouldn't expect anyone to know the full details of the procedure otherwise you wouldn't be here right? :)

on to the steps then.

Before you start anything, make sure your spyware updates are up to date, otherwise your anti-spyware software won't detect it. After updating run your scanning software. If the scan doesn't remove the spyware follow the steps below for manual removal.

• reboot your computer and before it boots up windows hit f8 it will take you into safe mode.
• safemode will disconect you from the net for awhile, this way no other outside threats can come in.
• The first thing to do is remove any programs in your program list that doesn't seem familiar ( ie hotbar, or cashbar), these tend to be spyware based programs.
• The next step is thr arduous step of editing your registry, you can access your registry by going to Start-Run-type in "regedit". Your registry is huge and what you need to do here is remove any registry keys that are linked to spyware, if you don't it generally just comes back. Scan through your registry manually for suspicious files like hotbar, bonzaibuddy, things like that. To get a list of known spyware programs visit this site
  
• Check through your windows folders for spyware software files and delete them, again if you need to, remove these registry keys from the registry.

This is a long and tedious task but it will more than likely remove any traces of spyware on your computer. Reboot your computer and you should be good to go.