Launching
the Anti-Spyware Scanner
Anonymizer Anti-Spyware Scanner is
an ActiveX-based scanner that runs right from this
Web site, quickly downloading two small components
to your computer.
When you first use the Anti-Spyware Scanner, you
will see a Microsoft "Security Warning" window
like the one to the right (if you are using Windows
XP Service Pack 2 or higher, your warning will appear
in a toolbar on the top of your browser window).
This simply notifies you that the Anti-Spyware Scanner
is a "signed" or "certified" ActiveX application.
Basically, this means you can trust it to behave
properly on your PC.
Simply click "Yes" to download the Anti-Spyware
Scanner components needed to run the scanner.
It may take up to several minutes to complete this
download, depending on your connection speed. (Anti-Spyware
Scanner is compatible with Internet Explorer browsers
only.)
The ActiveX controls we use are digitally signed
by Anonymizer. It will only perform setup
or installation when you specifically permit it.
If you wish, you can manually remove the ActiveX
control components after the Anti-Spyware Scanner
has completed its activities.
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Instructions
- Wait until the Anonymizer Anti-Spyware Scanner
interface has finished loading.
- Click the “Scan for SpyWare” button
to begin the scan.
- The button will turn red after you begin the
scan. Simply click it again to stop the scan.
- The SpyWare Statistics section in the top right
corner will show the total number of files scanned
and the total number of spyware files detected.
- Once the scan is complete, the names and types
of spyware files found on your PC will be displayed
in the main window.
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Frequently
Asked Questions
Is Anti-Spyware Scanner safe to use?
Running Anti-Spyware Scanner will not damage alter,
remove files or damage your PC. It was designed
to simply and safely check your PC for unwanted
software, and report the results to you.
Why is Anti-Spyware Scanner only available
to Internet Explorer users?
Anti-Spyware Scanner uses ActiveX controls to
download to your PC and perform the scan. Currently,
Netscape and other browsers do not support ActiveX
controls.
Can I remove the ActiveX components
from my PC when I'm done?
Yes. The Anti-Spyware Scanner file is saved to
your “Downloaded Program Files” folder
on your C: drive. In that folder, locate “Web
SpyWareKiller Class” and simply delete it.
How did spyware get onto my PC?
There are a number of ways unwanted software
can get onto your computer without your knowledge
or permission. You may have downloaded free software,
visited Web sites that actively track visitors,
used peer-to-peer software, or opened emails from
people you don't know, particularly if they have
attachments or embedded links. These programs
could contain code that allows the makers of this
software to collect and disseminate information
about you.
What kind of damage can spyware do?
These surveillance programs can track
your surfing habits, abuse your Internet connection
by sending this data to a third party, profile
your shopping preferences, hijack your browser
pages, and more.
How do I remove these pests?
Anonymizer Anti-Spyware Scanner does
not include a removal capability for pests, as
many pests change your registry settings, and
it would not be safe for us to undertake this
kind of activity on your PC while you are online.
If you are skilled enough to manually edit your
registry you may be able to remove it. A fully
licensed copy of Anti-Spyware will automatically
remove what Anti-Spyware Scanner has found.
How can I protect myself against pests
in the future?
You can run Anti-Spyware Scanner as often
as you wish in order to see what new unwanted
software has landed on your system. For a more
efficient solution, you may want to consider purchasing
a fully-licensed copy of Anonymizer Anti-Spyware,
or our other bundle options listed below.
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Troubleshooting
I clicked on the first screen to get
a free scan but nothing happened. What's wrong?
- Check your internet connection.
- Make sure you use Microsoft Internet Explorer
4.0 or above.
- Make sure the internet security level isn't
set to "high".
- Make sure to click “Yes” to all
Security Warning dialogs that appear. It may
take Anti-Spyware Scanner several minutes to
prepare for scanning. The amount of time it
takes to prepare depends on your connection
speed. The next time you scan, there will not
be such a long wait.
How do I enable ActiveX Control in Internet
Explorer?
- From the browser menu, click Tools > Internet
Options
- Click on the Security tab
- Select the globe icon representing the Internet
Zone
4. Click Custom Level
- Scroll down to the ActiveX controls and plug-ins
section
- Under Download signed ActiveX controls select
Prompt
- Under Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins select
Enable
- Under Script ActiveX controls marked safe
for scripting select Enable
- Click OK to close the Security Settings window
(If prompted to verify that you want to change
the security settings for this zone click Yes)
- Click OK to close the Internet Options window
My personal firewall isn’t letting
me download Anti-Spyware Scanner.
Some firewalls automatically disable the download
of ActiveX controls – check your firewall
settings to ensure this is enabled.
Still having problems?
Contact our
support team for assistance.
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