Download the Windows Spyware Removal Kit
Copyright 2005-2006 by Terry Bollinger
Updated 2006-04-30 (mostly link fixes,)
Update 2006-02-23 (partial update)
Created 2005.

When used together with the included procedure, the downloads on this page provide home and small business Windows users with a way to detect and remove the most dangerous (hardcore) forms of spyware. It is designed specifically to help detect and remove Shivas, which are perhaps the most dangerous type of spyware all because of their ability to take over virus or spyware checkers and hide within them.

If you are reading this document from a CD copy of the spyware removal kit, you are ready to go directly to the spyware removal procedure.

If you are reading this online from a web site, the easiest way to create a CD copy of the kit is to download the following (large) CD image file. On most systems, right-clicking on the downloaded file will then bring up a menu choice for burning the image directly onto a CD. (Note: This link only works online; it gives an error if you are reading this from a CD copy of the kit.)

spyware_removal_kit.iso (downloads last updated on 2006-05-01 [ignore 02-12 date on this line within download])

To download the kit as a zipped for direct installation on your hard drive, use the link below. (Note: This link only works online; it gives an error if you are reading this from a CD copy of the kit.)

spyware_removal_kit.zip (downloads last updated on 2006-05-01 [ignore 02-12 date on this line within download])

To view or download individual files from the the kit, use the links below:



A--Use_this_folder_to_install_tools_and_remove_spyware/spyware
0--PLEASE_READ_THIS_DISCLAIMER_before_doing_the_steps_below.html
1--OPTIONAL-Download-Backup-Disconnect-SharingOff-KillTasks.html
2--OPTIONAL--Deinstall_web_programs_and_virus_checkers.html
3--OPTIONAL--Install_Mozilla_Firefox_web_browser.exe
4--OPTIONAL--Install_Flash_Player_for_Mozilla_Firefox.exe
5--Install_EasyCleaner_then_Clear_Cookies_and_Clear_Files.exe
6--Install_update_use_CWShredder.exe
7--Install_and_use_Sygate_Personal_Firewall.exe
8--Install_update_use_SpywareBlaster.exe
9--OPTIONAL-WITH-OWNERSHIP-CHECK--Use-Windows-Defender.html
a--Install_update_use_Spy_Sweeper--30_DAY_DEMO.exe
b--Install_Spybot_Search_Destroy_with_TeaTimer_update_use.exe
c--Install_update_use_Ad-Aware_SE_Personal--HOME_ONLY.exe
d--OPTIONAL--If_tools_fail_deinstall_all_then_reinstall_all.html
e--Use_Windows_Update_for_Windows_and_Internet_Explorer.html
f--Open_this_page_in_Internet_Explorer_to_check_for_viruses.html
g--OPTIONAL--Reinstall_up-to-date_virus_checkers_if_desired.html
h--Decide_on_your_long_term_tool_selection.html
i--Consider_alternatives_for_high_value_high_security_work.html

B--Use_this_folder_to_download_latest_versions_of_tools
0--Download_all_spyware_removal_applications.html
3--Download_latest_Mozilla_Firefox_browser.html
4--Download_latest_Macromedia_Flash_Player.html
5--Download_latest_ToniArts_EasyCleaner.html
6--Download_latest_CWShredder.html
7--Download_latest_Sygate_Personal_Firewall.html
8--Download_latest_SpywareBlaster.html
9--Download_latest_Windows_Defender.html
a--Download_latest_Webroot_Spy_Sweeper.html
b--Download_latest_Spybot_Search_and_Destroy.html
c--Download_latest_Lavasoft_Ad-Aware.html

C--Check_here_for_additional_advanced_tools_and_fixes
Download_latest_frhed_binary_file_editor_for_Windows.html
Download_latest_Merijn_HijackThis.html
Download_latest_Merijn_StartupList.html
Download_latest_X-Setup_Pro.html
Install_FileAlyzer_and_use_to_analyze_binary_files.exe
Install_frhed_and_use_to_analyze_or_disable_binary_files.exe
Install_X-Setup_Pro_and_use_to_view_and_change_startups.exe
Install_this_MS_VBasic_lib_if_you_get_MSVBVM60-DLL_missing.exe
Use_Merijn_HijackThis_to_detect_browser_hijackers.exe
Use_Merijn_StartupList_to_find_all_auto-starting_software.exe
Use_these_links_to_counter_attacks_on_Merijn_utilities.html
Use_this_CoolWebSearch-Smartkiller_if_CWShredder_fails.exe
Use_this_folder_if_some_Win98se_files_were_damaged_by_CWS
control.exe
msconfig.exe
notepad.exe
rundll32.exe
SDHelper.dll
shell.dll
wmplayer_for_Windows_Media_Player_7_only.zip
wmplayer_for_Windows_Media_Player_8_only.zip
wmplayer_for_Windows_Media_Player_9_only.zip
Use_this_site_to_check_for_holes_in_your_Internet_firewall.html

spyware_faq.html

spyware_removal_procedure.html