How to delete a program?

Milky_Mocha

Hi, where do I go to view all my program files especially .exe files? I'm having a clean-up and I feel I might have some spyware and unwanted programs slowing down my computer.

Mr_Skint_2

Start, Control Panel, Add/Remove programs... all in there.

extractor_fan

To get rid of nasties (spyware, cookies etc) I would recommend you download these free programmes:

http://www.ccleaner.com/ -CRAP CLEANER

and

http://www.stevengould.org/software/cleanup/ - CLEANUP

They will also help you get rid of old registry keys left behind after you have uninstalled programmes.

To get rid of installed spyware try:

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/ - ADAWARE

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/ - SPYBOT

Hijack This is also useful at allowing you to see what nasties have been installed without you realizing:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloadget.php?id=3155&file=10&evp=3304750663b552982a8baee6434cfc13

And this will help you analyse the Hijack This results after you've saved a log file (So you know what to keep and what to delete)

http://hijackthis.de/index.php

Good Luck

E_F

gizmoleeds

If you're worried about spyware being installed I recommend this nifty little utility:

http://www.abtrusion.com/Downloads/

It will not allow any .exe files to run except those on a designated list. When you first install it will add all the .exe files you have to this list, but to install anything in future you have to enter "install mode". If you have XP then only Administrator logons can enter install mode, so it also stops other people installing software without your permission.

fayraz

Is Crap Cleaner the same as Window Washer?

Mr_Skint_2

Yes sort of as crap cleaner doesn't bleach files, for non recovery purposes.

fayraz

If there's no real difference I will just stick with Window Washer then.

Mr_Skint_2

fayraz wrote:

If there's no real difference I will just stick with Window Washer then.

Window washer is better by far for IE faves....