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Over 90% of computers connected to the internet are reportedly infected with
spyware and adware. Merely surfing web sites, opening emails, downloading music
or other files can result in spyware invading your PC without your knowledge.
Your PC is exposed to spyware each time you access the Internet!
The average user does not have the expertise or the time to keep track of and
identify and delete spyware from their computer. A good anti-spyware
application is essential for your PC if it is connected to the internet.
Most spyware/adware do not figure in your list of installed programs and are
well hidden. They may install stealthily without your permission or knowledge.
They may come bundled with free software or install automatically when you surf
some sites or click on some links. Once installed, they track your browsing
habits and send out personal information from your PC. Most of them do not have
uninstallers and the best way to remove them is to scan, identify and delete
with an advanced spyware remover application. Our anti spyware software will
detect and remove spyware from your PC; thus keeping your PC spyware and adware
free.
X-Wire’s spyware remover application has several advanced features, some of
which are:
Real-Time Protection
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Spyware and Adware are prevented from affecting the system by monitoring files
and their actions.
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LSP and Network monitors are used to keep tabs on the Internet and network
protocol infections.
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Messenger services are checked and blocked (if selected by the user).
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Popup blocker and Site guard tools are provided to enable the user to regulate
Internet content.
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Immunizer is used to protect the system from infection by harmful ActiveX
components.
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System monitors watch and validate any changes to system files and services.
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Various tools keep the system secure by informing the user of any suspicious
activity
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Other tools track various activities on the system and maintain a log of these
activities.
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The Home page manager automatically restores any changes made to the home page
settings to the default settings stored in the
application.
Other protection systems
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Thee Domain Whitelist enables the user maintain a list of safe sites that the
user wishes to access.
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The BHO manager provides the user the option to delete BHO entries from the
system
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Startup manager and Add/Remove program manager allow the user to manage
applications startup and removal.
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The application provides facility to take backups of the registry and restore
from previous backup/s.
Scanning
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The application scans for files/folders/registry keys and cookies on the host
system
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The application has a large database and provides signature based scanning of
files on the system for correct identification.
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It scans for active processes and memory.
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It allows selective scanning that includes Quick scan, Full system scan and
Custom scan (the user can choose any particular folder that s/he wishes to
scan).
Quarantine list
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Using the Quarantine feature a user can safely disable suspected Spyware that
has been detected.
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Automatic quarantines are created by the application to enable the user to
restore any changes, if required.
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Details of each quarantined item are shown for the user’s benefit.
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Summary of quarantined lists is provided
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A record of quarantined files is kept that can be cleaned up.
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Threat details for each quarantined file are shown.
Ignore List
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A record of suspect files that have been ignored by the user is stored in the
ignore list
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Ignore lists can be cleared.
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The number of ignored items in the list is provided.
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Item type and location description is provided as well.
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Procedure for adding/deleting and editing inform the ignore list is provided.
Schedule scans and updates
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A time based scan is provided to allow auto scan at specified intervals of
time.
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User can specify a time period from minutes to hours to setup the auto scan.
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Automatic as well as user initiated update options are provided.
Customizable Installation
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Once the application is downloaded, on double clicking the setup.exe file, it
starts unpacking the file and runs the setup.
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The user is shown a license agreement with which he/she must agree in order to
use the application.
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User can customize the installation directory by clicking Browse and specifying
a new location.
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The amount of disk space that will be used by the installation is shown and
compared with the available free disk space.
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A progress bar and corresponding text of what file is being copied is shown.
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Application can be run after the installation is complete by clicking the Run
check box.
Automatic Removal
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Uninstall is done through the uninstall shortcut or through the Add/Remove
programs panel.
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User is asked whether they want to remove all of the application.
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A progress bar shows the progressive removal of files.
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