Removing SpyBot

[henshawj]

Hi Folks
In you FAQ's you give instructions for removing SpyBot. Will this method remove all traces including Registry entries.
Thanks
John

[drragostea]

Yes, the procedure should remove all traces of it. The registry fix is optional but not required (it won't really make much of a difference) for newer versions such as 1.6.2, but it is suggested for legacy versions such as version 1.4.x.

[henshawj]

Thanks for the reply. The reason I asked was that I am having a problem with the latest Zone Alarm Internet Security Suite (8.0.400.020). It is suggested, in the ZA forums, to remove other AV/AM programmes before installing. I wanted to make sure the registry entries had been removed and I did not need to run a .reg file as was required with ver:1.4. It’s a bit of a pain removing registry entries manually!
I will reinstall SpyBot when (and IF!) the problem is solved.
Best Wishes
John

[drragostea]

That is fine. Spybot-Search&Destroy should have no problem installed with ZA (now that you've mentioned it).