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CounterSpy

Download CounterSpy to Remove Malware

SUMMARY: The CounterSpy software can help detect and remove spyware, adware, and other malware.

CounterSpy, a spyware and malware detector / remover from Sunbelt Software, claims to remove spyware and adware from your machine. As of July 17, 2005, due to licensing deals, it receives updated definition files from three sources - Sunbelt's research, ThreatNet Community members, and Microsoft.

CounterSpy also includes tools to clean history files and a "Secure File Eraser".

Although CounterSpy costs money, you can download a 15-day trial version from the following site:

(Note the following was written 7/17/2005 - the webpage interface is subject to change).

CounterSpy - http://www.sunbelt-software.com/CounterSpy.cfm

Click the "Download" button to begin the download process. Follow the webpage instructions to download the software. Double-click the downloaded EXE to install the trial, then read the on-screen prompts to finish the installation. Note you will have to reboot your machine after the installation.

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