How do I Check Spyware From Ubuntu?

Check for spyware using an Ubuntu installation CD.

Spyware has a nasty habit of leaving a Windows computer in a very bad state. If your computer is infected, you might not be able to get rid of the spyware while you're logged into the Windows operating system. You can, however, circumvent this inconvenience by using an Ubuntu installation CD. From here, you can check to see if spyware is your problem without having to reformat and lose all of your files.

Things You'll Need

• Ubuntu live CD

Instructions

1. Insert the Ubuntu live CD into your computer and reboot. Wait for the menu to load.

2. Press "Enter" when the menu appears. This will load the option "Try Ubuntu without installing it." Wait for Ubuntu to load.

3. Open Firefox by clicking its icon on the upper task bar.

4. Download your preferred anti-spyware program to your Downloads folder.

5. Open a Terminal window and type in the following commands:

   cd Downloads

   sudo dpkg --i Name

   "Name" refers to the name of the downloaded file. For example, if you downloaded avast! Antivirus, you would type:

   sudo dkpg --i avast*

6. Click "Places" on the upper task bar and click your Windows drive.

7. Open your installed anti-spyware software in the "Accessories" category in the "Application" menu in your upper task bar.

8. Click the folders you wish to scan and click "Scan."

References

• Ubuntu: Antivirus