Support
Q: I cannot download the installation file, the
installation file is corrupted, or otherwise does not work.
A: Please make sure you are using Internet Explorer 5.5
or higher, or AOL7 or higher. Also disable any download
manager/accelerator applications as they are known to interfere
with the script-based downloads we use.
Q: How do I receive updates?
A: By default INAC Anti Spyware with Active Protection will
notify you when updates are available. If you choose these
will be updated and installed. Alternatively you can modify
the Options to automatically download updates or to disable
the update nofication completely. You always have the option
to check for updates manually via the "Check Now" button
in Options.
Q: During the removal process I was asked to reboot,
which I have done. However, after the reboot Anti Spyware
with Active Protection scans again but I cannot use my computer
as there is no Start menu or task bar. Is this normal?
A: The reboot is necessary to remove some programs that
are in use. During the reboot Anti Spyware with Active Protection
has exclusive use of your computer which is why you do not
see your Start menu or task bar. Once Anti Spyware with
Active Protection has completed the scan you can simply
close Anti Spyware with Active Protection and your computer
will continue its normal start process and your Start menu
and task bar will appear.
Q: How do I know what files to keep? Which to remove?
A: It is recommended that you remove all found spyware/adware.
Only exclude files if you are sure they are required to
run other software on your computer. Some "free" software
will only function if their spyware/adware bundles are installed
and running on your PC. Unfortunately we are unable to provide
you with specific directions on what may or may not be needed.
To protect your computer and software Anti Spyware with
Active Protection automatically backs up all files prior
to removal so you can restore them in the future if you
find that you need them.
Q: I've scanned, removed, and scanned again. Nothing
is found but I am still getting popup ads.
A: If you are still experiencing excessive popups and continued
infections please do the following:
- UPDATE TO THE CURRENT VERSION OF INAC ASAP
- RUN A QUICK SCAN AFTER THE UPDATE
- IF THE PROBLEM PERSISTS, RUN A DEEP SCAN
- IF THE PROBLEM PERSISTS, RUN A DEEP SCAN WHILE IN SAFE
MODE
- IF THE PROBLEM PERSISTS, CONTACT TECH SUPPORT
Here are more specific details on how to perform these steps:
- UPDATE TO THE CURRENT VERSION OF SPYWARE NUKER
You can make sure you are running the most current
version of Anti Spyware with Active Protection by checking
for an available update. You can check for an available
update to Anti Spyware with Active Protection by connecting
to the internet, opening Anti Spyware with Active Protection,
clicking the Tools->options, and then clicking the
Check Now button in the Auto-Update tab. This will force
Anti Spyware with Active Protection to check for the latest
update. If this fails simply visit asap.inac.com and click
the 'free audit' button and install over the top of your
existing installation.
- RUN A QUICK SCAN AFTER THE UPDATE
Open Anti Spyware with Active Protection and click
Scan Now. Let the scan complete, then remove all found
infections.
- IF THE PROBLEM PERSISTS, RUN A DEEP SCAN
Open Anti Spyware with Active Protection, select Deep
Scan, then click Scan Now. Let the scan complete, then
remove all found infections.
- IF THE PROBLEM PERSISTS, RUN A DEEP SCAN WHILE IN SAFE
MODE
Reboot your computer and press F8 or CTRL just before
any Windows screens appear. This will provide you with
a boot menu, choose Safe Mode. Windows will start slower
than normal and you will notice your startup programs
do not load, which is the desired result of running in
Safe Mode. This will assist Anti Spyware with Active Protection
in removing some persistent infections. Open Anti Spyware
with Active Protection, click the Advanced Options tab,
click the Scan Depth tab, select Deep Scan, click Save,
then click Scan Now. Let the scan complete, then remove
all found infections. Then reboot your computer normally.
- IF THE PROBLEM PERSISTS, CONTACT TECH SUPPORT
Please contact
tech support for further directions on how to provide
us with your log files. This will allow us to review your
system and research what is not being fully cleaned and
removed from your system.
Q: I cannot register my copy of Anti Spyware with
Active Protection or my registration number is not working
(or any other registration related questions).
A: Please make sure you are connected to the internet
and that any firewall software is configured to allow Anti
Spyware with Active Protection to connect to the internet.
Also make sure you are entering your serial number/registration
key as it appears in the email sent to you.
Q: I've installed your product but I continue to
receive popup ads from "Messenger Service"
A: Our product does not block Windows Messaging popups.
This is an integral part of your operating system. However,
it is easy to disable and is reversible.
If you are on a network please check with your computer
support staff before disabling any service so that you do
not inadvertently disable a service that your department
needs.
For Windows 2000 and XP
- Go to start and click Run
- Type services.msc
- Double-click on Messenger.
- In the Messenger Properties window, select Stop, then
choose Disable as the Startup Type.
- Click OK.
For Windows 95, 98, and ME
- Under Control Panel, select Add/Remove.
- Select Windows Setup.
- Select System Tools.
- Click Details.
- Uncheck WinPopUp.
- Click OK.
- Reboot
Q: How do I order Anti Spyware with Active Protection?
A: Anti Spyware with Active Protection will automatically
prompt you to register the product when you attempt to remove
detected spyware/adware components. You can also register
the product by starting Anti Spyware with Active Protection
and clicking the About button and then clicking the Register
button. Finally, you can open
http://asap.inac.com
and click 'Order Now' link.
Q: Will Anti Spyware with Active Protection work on
a Mac? Linux?
A: Anti Spyware with Active Protection is currently compatible
with Microsoft Windows 98/Me/NT4/2000/XP. There are no plans
at this time to create a version compatible with the Mac,
Linux, or any other non-Microsoft Operating System.
Q: I have purchased Anti Spyware with Active Protection
and want to install it on my desktop *AND* laptop. How can
I do this?
A: A single purchase of Anti Spyware with Active Protection
provides you with a single license key that can be used to
register Anti Spyware with Active Protection on a single computer.
If you wish to install Anti Spyware with Active Protection
on more than one computer simultaneously you must purchase
a license for each computer. This is how most software licenses
are worded and it is illegal to install most retail software
on more than one computer. However, not all software physically
enforces its licensing like we do.
Q: How do I uninstall Anti Spyware with Active Protection?
A: To uninstall Anti Spyware with Active Protection please
do the following:
- Close Anti Spyware with Active Protection if it is
currently running
- Uninstall Anti Spyware with Active Protection from
the Control Panel's Add/Remove Programs utility.
Q: I still have a question. What now?
A: If you still want to ask a question about Anti Spyware
with Active Protection click
here contact customer support.