How to Use Yahoo Spyware Remover

Yahoo's free spyware remover, called Yahoo Anti-Spy, is available through the Yahoo Toolbar. With a few clicks of your mouse, you can scan your system for unwanted spyware and then remove it with ease. Some spyware is malicious; it can capture your personal information, including your passwords and account numbers. It's best to take care of the problem as soon as possible and remove spyware from your computer.

Instructions

1. Make sure you have Yahoo Anti-Spy enabled. Click on the green plus sign on the right side of your Yahoo Toolbar to open the Yahoo Apps interface.

2. Click on "Edit Apps" to view your apps. If you do not see "Anti-Spy," click "Add Apps" and then type "spy" into the search box. Click on "Yahoo Anti-Spy" to install it onto your toolbar.

3. Click on the Yahoo Anti-Spy button on your Yahoo Toolbar. Click "Run Anti-Spy."

4. Click "Begin Scan" to scan your system for spyware. Then highlight all the listed items with your mouse and click "Remove."

References

• Yahoo: Anti-Spy Support