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SpyCatcher 5.0/5.1 - Managing Spyware

  1. How can I see what files SpyCatcher has identified as spyware?
    When SpyCatcher detects a spyware application for the first time, it prompts you to specify how the application should be handled. This defines a policy for that application and you can view a list of all application policies by selecting the Protection tab and clicking on Show Application...
  2. Why does spyware still appear in the application policy list after I selected delete?
    The application policy list shows all spyware applications that have been found, regardless of whether they have been deleted or not. This is so that SpyCatcher can protect your system in the future if a deleted spyware application should appear again. Note that you cannot set the policy to...
  3. Can I configure SpyCatcher to monitor my computer all the time?
    Once SpyCatcher is installed on your computer it is always monitoring every application that runs. This is true even if the SpyCatcher user interface is not running, or if you haven't run a scan. SpyCatcher's advanced technology enables it to detect any spyware before it can run so you are always...
  4. What types of spyware does SpyCatcher handle?
    SpyCatcher's spyware database is large and covers many different types of malicious software. To make it easy to recognize the severity of the threat, the spyware has been classified into 36 categories. SpyCatcher is successfully tested to find spyware belonging to the following types: -...
  5. How do I do a speedy scan?
    SpyCatcher uses your scan selections to decide where (and how deeply) to search in your computer. If you select Deep Scan it normally takes a longer time to scan depending on your registry, memory and hard drive capacities. To do a speed scan you can select Quick Scan, which will only scan the...