intro - principles

1.1 Uniblue SpyEraser Program Principles

1.1.1 Prevention

Spyware and other forms of malware are becoming more sophisticated, malicious and widespread. They are not viruses, though some viruses or worms can deposit spyware on your PC. The most common sources of infection from these pests are through email, or by downloading popular files such as music, video or photos online.

New variants of spyware are continually being produced, and so the best way to minimize the threat to your PC is to use an always-on detection scanner, such as Live Guard that scans your applications in real time as you run them.

1.1.2 Regular Updating

It is also very important to keep your SpyEraserconstantly up-to-date. SpyEraserallows you to download updated program and essential spyware definition updates regularly.

1.1.3 Scan on Demand

Before you installed this version of SpyEraser, the risk is very high that you may have picked up some malware. SpyEraser will help in two ways. Firstly, its deepscanning technology will fully scan your computer for all types of malware and spyware. It will find and remove even ædormantÆ malware - programs that have been downloaded on to your compute but which have not yet become active. You can also ensure your SPyErase remains fully effective with the latest database and program updates, on demand.

1.1.4 Scheduled Scanning

Because new variants of malware are frequently being discovered, regular scheduled scanning of the entire computer can enhance and improve the protection that SpyEraser can offer you. The Uniblue SpyEraser allows you to schedule scans at any time and frequency to suit your needs.

1.1.5 Malware/Spyware Removal and Quarantine

Once detected, SpyEraser lets you quickly and easily remove most forms of mal/spyware. However a few forms of malware exist that are problematic to remove from a computer. In this case, Suspect malware can be safely locked away in theSpyEraserquarantine. In quarantine the malware is encrypted and rendered non-functional and harmless.