I guess I might do one of this for the forums :santa:. This entry basically summarizes a majority of the functions and what it does.
When you start Spybot-Search&Destroy you'll be presented with options such as:
Spybot does not scan file by file on the computer as it will take too long. How Spybot scans is briefly described in the FAQ below:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/faq/1.html
How Spybot protects you is using Immunization (Passive protection against malicious sites) and TeaTimer (Resident Shield) that actively disables known malware. TeaTimer (v1.6.x) currently has a third of a million malware definitions (TeaTimer will stop them).
For further reading read:
How Spybot-S&D protects against the installation of malware/spyware by md usa spybot fan.
Can someone explain what the Immuniser does please? (Post#3) by DougCuk
The update option is pretty straightforward as we will just have to click on it, update to the latest definitions from a update mirror and then we're done. Usually following each update is an update to the Immunization.
Tips:
If Windows Vista require you to run with Administrative Privileges read this post:
http://forums.spybot.info/showpost.php?p=263782&postcount=2
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To turn of TeaTimer and SDHelper (Resident Shields):
Spybot>Advanced Mode>Tools>Resident
I would also like to suggest 129260's blog tutorial in TeaTimer:
http://forums.spybot.info/blog.php?b=36
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If renaming the desktop icon of Spybot does not work (malware is blocking the execution of Spybot) try this thread by md usa spybot fan:
http://forums.spybot.info/showpost.php?p=294582&postcount=3
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If you removed something by accident and want to recover it from Quarantine it is always available in the "Recovery" tab in the Main Screen.
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Spybot-Search&Destroy Awards
reo:
Spybot's Download Link and Definition Updates
Short Tutorial on Spybot-SD by SaferNetworking
Command Line Parameters
When you start Spybot-Search&Destroy you'll be presented with options such as:
- Scan for Problems
- Immunization
- Search for Updates
- Recovery
Spybot does not scan file by file on the computer as it will take too long. How Spybot scans is briefly described in the FAQ below:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/faq/1.html
How Spybot protects you is using Immunization (Passive protection against malicious sites) and TeaTimer (Resident Shield) that actively disables known malware. TeaTimer (v1.6.x) currently has a third of a million malware definitions (TeaTimer will stop them).
For further reading read:
How Spybot-S&D protects against the installation of malware/spyware by md usa spybot fan.
Can someone explain what the Immuniser does please? (Post#3) by DougCuk
The update option is pretty straightforward as we will just have to click on it, update to the latest definitions from a update mirror and then we're done. Usually following each update is an update to the Immunization.
Tips:
If Windows Vista require you to run with Administrative Privileges read this post:
http://forums.spybot.info/showpost.php?p=263782&postcount=2
~
To turn of TeaTimer and SDHelper (Resident Shields):
Spybot>Advanced Mode>Tools>Resident
I would also like to suggest 129260's blog tutorial in TeaTimer:
http://forums.spybot.info/blog.php?b=36
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~
If renaming the desktop icon of Spybot does not work (malware is blocking the execution of Spybot) try this thread by md usa spybot fan:
http://forums.spybot.info/showpost.php?p=294582&postcount=3
~
If you removed something by accident and want to recover it from Quarantine it is always available in the "Recovery" tab in the Main Screen.
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Spybot-Search&Destroy Awards
reo:Spybot's Download Link and Definition Updates
Short Tutorial on Spybot-SD by SaferNetworking
Command Line Parameters
I'm trying hard to get people to see/look at that entry. 