I just ran across a handy little tool for you to automatically scan your computer for traces of threats. It's called "Vipre PC Rescue" created by
Sunbelt Software and can be downloaded from
here.
Ok, I admit that I didn't currently have traces of spyware and malware on my system but I ran the tool just in case. There were the results:
Rootkits: 5367 scanned, 0 found
Processes: 47 scanned, 0 found
Modules: 2315 scanned, 0 found
Folders: 4975 scanned, 0 found
Files: 45863 scanned, 0 found
Registry: 24033 scanned, 0 found
Total: 82600 scanned, 0 found
No threat traces detected.
This tool is updated regularly and is freely available for consumer use. If you do not have a top rated anti-malware product installed at this time or are not pleased with what you do have, then give this program a try.
I like things that are easy and free. This is both. Vipre PC Rescue ran in a command prompt and I was able to minimize the window and go about my business. The program did not bog down the computer one bit nor interfered with any other program.
This software is designed to do just what it says, to rescue an infected pc. The program is updated every few days and is intended to be downloaded to the infected pc or downloaded to a portable usb drive then copied to the infected computer.
If you decide to use this program on a normal basis make sure to download a fresh copy from the site above and run your scan. If you keep running the one you use today you will not have the updated definitions until you download and run the program again.
Although this tool is offered freely for consumer use it is not designed for normal perpetual use because of its inability to update itself. For normal use I would recommend purchasing the single copy or home copy license which if you can afford the investment, it's a good thing to do. The full version of the product has won many awards and received uber-positive ratings from consumers. Believe me, this program is one of the hottest newcomers in the world of
top rated anti-malware.
Later,
Todd