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Spybot Search and Destroy

Check for Malware Automatically Upon Program Start

SUMMARY: Force Spybot Search and Destroy to automatically detect for threats whenever you start the software.

To save a mouse click or two, you can have Spybot Search and Destroy automatically check for problems whenever you start the software, without user intervention.

1. Click "Mode", selecting "Advanced Mode".
2. Click "Settings" in the left pane.
3. Click "Settings" in the right pane.
4. Under "Automation", check "Run check on program start".

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