Recommended Software for Specific Scenarios

These are software packages that we frequently recommend as a cost effective solution to common problems.

Please make sure that you read all the information to make sure that it is compatible with your system before installing these programs on your computer. Zylo-Net maintains its position as "You should always have a computer professional install and remove software from your system". If, however, you do decide to install and remove software without consultation from a computer professional, Zylo-Net is in no way responsible for the outcome of the installation/removal. Please make sure that you have consulted the terms of use and legal information before continuing to these links. The links provided will open in a new window allowing you to return to this site when the window is closed. These are Web sites that are not owned, or hosted by Zylo-Net and are therefore out of Zylo-Net's responsibility or control. If you do encounter a link that is not working, please contact us and we will update our information immediately. Thank you.

We also recommend that you purchase the programs if you are going to keep them on your machine, or that you at least make a proportionate donation, as we recognize the complexities in creating such a program.

• Spybot Search and Destroy
  Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove a multitude of adware files and modules from your computer. Spybot also can clean program and Web-usage tracks from your system, which is especially useful if you share your computer. Modules chosen for removal can be sent directly to the included file shredder, ensuring complete elimination from your system. For advanced users, it allows you to fix Registry inconsistencies related to adware and to malicious program installations. The handy online-update feature ensures that Spybot always has the most current and complete listings of adware, dialers, and other uninvited system residents.
  Version 1.4 has the first native multi-installation scanner, noticeably faster than the previous version during scans, and has improved the tools and updated the interface.
• Win Zip
  WinZip is the original and most popular of all Windows ZIP file utilities. Wizard/Classic interfaces accommodate both first-time and experienced users. With WinZip you can quickly and easily compress and decompress files, folders, and entire folder trees to save storage space and reduce e-mail-transmission time, as well as encrypt and decrypt your sensitive documents. Features include tight integration with Windows Explorer, support for most Internet file formats, and one-click zipping and e-mail. Version 11 improves the Job Wizard and adds a number of compression and usability enhancements, as well as the ability to open BZ2 and RAR files.
• HijackThis
  HijackThis lists the contents of key areas of the Registry and hard drive--areas that are used by both legitimate programmers and hijackers. The program is continually updated to detect and remove new hijacks. It does not target specific programs and URLs, only the methods used by hijackers to force you onto their sites. As a result, false positives are imminent, and unless you're sure about what you're doing, you always should consult with knowledgable folks before deleting anything.
  Very Important: Zylo-Net is not responsible for any entries deleted by user when using this program. This is for a skilled technician, or for getting reports, DO NOT use this program to make changes to your registry without a skilled technician working with you!