How to use Spybot 2 to run a System Scan

Description: There is a new edition of Spybot Search and Destroy available - version 2. To use it, follow these directions:

  1. You can download and install the program from this location. There are different versions available to choose from. This article refers to the Free Edition for personal use, Version 2.x.
  2. Open the program.
  3. Select System Scan.
  4. Spybot Free Edition, System Scan
  5. Select Start a Scan.
  6. Start a Scan
  7. Let the scan go. This can take between a few minutes to a couple of hours depending on your computer.
  8. Spybot Scanning
  9. Once it's done scanning, select Fix selected.
  10. Spybot Fix Selected Items

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