Ad-Aware

Instructions on Using Ad-Aware

Open the program.
Click on Check for updates now in the bottom right of the window. This will allow you to search for the latest spyware objects.
When the next window opens, click Connect.
Click on OK when the next window opens.
When the Web Update completes, click Finish.
Your definitions are now updated and your scan will find all the latest Spyware. When you are taken back to the beginning screen, click on Start.
Choose Perform Smart System Scan and click Next.
Right-click somewhere in the list of new objects that is displayed and choose Select all objects. This will place check marks in all the boxes on the left of that list.
Click Next to delete selected objects and click Continue when the verification window pops up.
Your computer is now Spyware-free. You may have to restart for the objects to be completely gone. If you have any questions, please contact the UMW IT Help Desk at HelpDesk@umw.edu or (540) 654-2255.