Internet Fix

Note: This option is recommended only for advanced users. Unnecessary tampering with settings in this option may damage your PC.

LSP

1. A Layered Service Provider (LSP) is a system driver linked deep into the networking services of Windows. It has access to every piece of data entering and leaving the computer, as well as the ability to modify this data. A few LSPs are necessary to allow Windows to connect your computer to other computers, including the Internet. But spyware programs may also install themselves as LSPs, thus having access to all the data you transmit. Some known spyware programs that use this method to access data re CommonName, New.Net, NewtKnows, and WebHancer agents. Such buggy or improperly configured LSP software can result in Internet connection problems.
   Spyware Detector displays a list of installed network drivers on your PC.
2. If you want to fix Internet problems on your PC, click on the Fix Internet button. This will restore to your PC the original list of LSPs that were installed during your operating system's installation. Any LSPs installed by users or programs since then will be removed.
3. If you want to export the list to a file for future reference, click on Export. In the window that opens, select the name and location of the text file that you wish to save the list in and click OK. The list will be saved in that location with that name.
4. Warning: Use this option only if you have Internet connection or network problems. If you use this option without any purpose, some valid applications using LSPs may stop working properly.

TCP/IP

1. Many Spyware establish network connections with their remote servers to send information or download more programs.
2. Network Monitor continuously scans Network Activities. It closes suspicious Network connections and terminates the process responsible for establishing such connections.
3. This is the list of spyware IP addresses. Network monitor will monitor these addresses.
4. User has facility to add/delete his own IP addresses to/from the list; by clicking on Insert/ Delete button respectively.
5. Note: This option is only for Windows XP Service Pack 2 and later version.