We have developed spyware removal application for several clients.   Some of the features include:

Real-Time Protection:

1. Spyware and Adware are prevented from affecting the system by monitoring files and their actions.
2. LSP monitor and Network monitored are used to keep a tab on Internet and network protocol infections.
3. Messenger services are checked and blocked (if selected by the user).
4. Popup blocker and Site guards are provided to enable user to give user more power to handle Internet content.
5. Immunizer is used to protect system from harmful activeX components.
6. System monitors watch and validate any changes to system files and services.
7. Keeps the system secure by informing the user of any suspicious activity
8. Tracks various activities and keeps a log of these activities.
9. 9. Home page manager automatically restores the changes home page to the one in application settings.

Other protections:

1. Domain Whitelist is provided so as to enable user keep a list of safe sites that he/she wishes to keep away from blocking.
2. BHO manager provides user an option to delete BHO entries from the system
3. Startup manager and Add/Remove program manager allow user to manage applications startup and removal.
4. Application provides facility to take backup of registry and restore from the same.

Scanning:

1. Application scans for files/folders/registry keys and cookies on the host system
2. Application has a big database and provides MD5 hash based scanning of files on the system.
3. It scans for active processes and memory.
4. It allows selective scanning that includes Quick scan, Full system scan and Custom scan (user can choose the folder he/she wishes to scan)

Quarantine list:

1. Using the Quarantine feature can safely disable suspected Spyware that has been detected.
2. Automatic quarantines are created by the application
3. Details for each quarantined item are shown.
4. Summary of quarantined lists is provided
5. A record of quarantined files is kept that can be cleaned up
6. Threat details for each quarantined file are shown.

Ignore List:

1. A record of suspected files that have been ignored by the user is kept in ignore list
2. Ignore lists can be cleared.
3. Number of ignored items is provided.
4. Item type and location description is provided as well.
5. Procedure for adding/deleting and editing in ignore list is provided.

Schedule scans and updates:

1. A time based scan is provided to allow auto scanning.
2. User can set a time period from minutes to hours to setup the scanning.
3. Automatic as well as user initiated update options are provided.

Customizable Installation:

1. Application is downloaded and on double clicking on setup.exe, it starts unpacking the file and runs the setup.
2. User is shown license agreement to which he/she must agree in order to use the application.
3. User can customize the installation directory by clicking Browse and specifying a new location.
4. The amount of disk space that will be used by installation is shown and compared with the available free disk space.
5. A progress bar and corresponding text of what file is being copied is shown.
6. Application can be run after installation is complete by clicking the Run check box.

Automatic Removal:

1. Uninstall is done through the uninstall shortcut or through the Add/Remove programs panel.
2. User is asked whether they want to remove all of the application.
3. A progress bar shows progressive removal of files.

Programming language:VC++