Both programs check for almost the same unwanted computer invasion but find different items after scanning the system. That's why I use both. The problem starts when Ad-Watch is active and Spy-Sweeper starts a sceduled system scan. The Spy-Sweeper scan is blocked by Ad-Watch and Ad-Watch is blocked by Spy-Sweeper. The CPU seems to enter some kind of Idle mode because the CPU rate is 100%. Ad-Watch and Spy-Sweeper do not respond to the 'Stop (Halt), Pause or Exit command. Windows XP management command 'Terminate' program fails for both programs and the manager itself. Has anyone a solution for this problem besides deactivation of one of the programs??

Hi, connexjohn. I guess no one new the solution to your problem. All you need do is create a Rule with Ad-Watch.

1. Check that Event-History is turned on
   • Launch Ad-Watch
   • Select Options
   • Under "Event-History", select (green check) "Create Event-History"
2. You cannot proceed further until after Ad-Watch has blocked the Spy-Sweeper scheduled scan then open the Event History.
   • Select "Options"
   • Select "View Event History". Ad-Watch will launch the Event-History in Notepad.
3. Look at the entry for the Key; i.e., something like "Key:Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run".
4. Create a new Rule (Rules cannot be edited)
5. Copy/paste the Key from Notepad.
6. Look at the entry in Notepad for the Value and also add what is shown.
7. Select Exact Match.