Spybot - Search & Destroy (By Analog X) can detect and remove a multitude of adware files and modules from your computer. Spybot also can clean program and Web-usage tracks from your system, which is especially useful if you share your computer. Modules chosen for removal can be sent directly to the included file shredder, ensuring complete elimination from your system.

Microsoft Configuration Utility (msconfig) found in Microsoft Windows 98, Windows ME, and Windows XP that enables users to quickly and easily configure how their computer starts and what programs and/or services automatically load each time the computer starts. MSCONFIG is not available for Windows 95, NT, or 2000

VNC stands for Virtual Network Computing. www.realvnc.com It is remote control software which allows you to view and interact with one computer (the "server") using a simple program (the "viewer") on another computer anywhere on the Internet. The two computers don't even have to be the same type, so for example you can use VNC to view an office Linux machine on your Windows PC at home. VNC is freely and publicly available and is in widespread active use by millions throughout industry, academia and privately.

Remote Desktop Connection This software package will install the client portion of Remote Desktop on any of the following operating systems: Windows 95, Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows NT® 4.0, or Windows 2000. (This is the same verion of the client software as in Windows XP Service Pack 1.) When run, this software allows older Windows platforms to remotely connect to a computer running Windows XP Professional with Remote Desktop enabled.