Free fix and removal tools:

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Free fix and removal tools:

Viral:

• Grisoft AVG Free Download and AVG Update Download Options tip
• Specialized Removal Tools from Grisoft AVG
• Symantec
• Trend Micro Damage Cleanup Services (uses the latest definitions, downloadable)
• BitDefender
• McAfee AVERT Stinger (Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses)
• From Microsoft (for Windows XP and 2K) Malicious Software Removal Tool: Online and Downloadable

Specialized Trojan Removal Applications (Trial versions):

• Wilders Security Advisors

Parasitic:

• Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) (Newly offered from Microsoft)
• Spybot Installation and Usage
• Ad-Aware Home Page and VX2 Plugin
• SpywareBlaster and Tutorial from BleepingComputer.com
• HijackThis QuickStart
• HijackThis direct download, and Tutorial
• lspfix (Layered Service Protocols) repairs damaged Winsock2 vxd associated with connectivity problems
• Winsock fix specific to XP by "Option Explicit"
• SpywareInfo: Detection, Prevention and Removal Tools, SpywareBlaster and others
• CoolWebSearch -- Information and Removal Tool Version 2.15
• Kazaabegone and other downloads from Merijn
• Other Tutorials from BleepingComputer.com

Alternate Download Sites for HijackThis, Spybot, CoolwebShredder (and others):

• Net-Integration, includes HijackThis tutorial
• Information, Advice and Specialized Tools from Aumha.org
• Lurkhere
• Spybot download and Tutorial at Safer-networking
• Anti-Spyware at Majorgeeks
• Merijn downloads and others at Castle Cops