How do I prevent spyware from getting onto my computer?

April 16th, 2010

Yggdrasil asked:


I already have spybot, which is great for removing it, and a pretty good virus scanner (AVG Free) but I have to keep removing spyware that has managed to lodge itself on my computer. I know how to get rid of it once it’s already there, but how do I keep the spyware from getting onto my computer at all? I scan it just about every day and lists of spyware keep showing up just from casual use, even only going on yahoo. Is there a way to stop this?

Brandi

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What is the best antivirus, anti spyware and regristry fixer out on the market right now?

April 14th, 2010

M.J. asked:


What is the best antivirus, anti spyware and regristry fixer out on the market right now? I had norton 360 but it really sucked and I need something really good because my computer is acting weird after defragging and cleaning it up. I have yahoo antispy and it removed some trojans but thats all it picked up! Any ideas? Thanks.

Gary

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How can I use the virus and spyware scan software without shuting down the computer?

April 11th, 2010

ncha1108 asked:


I have a Toshiba laptop. I know my computer have been in infected by some virus and spyware cookies. I used to use many different software to scan and stop the infection in my computer, but unsuccessful. Everytime I scan my computer, after 5 or 10 minutes, my computer is automatic shut down. I don’t know why. I think the reason is because when I scan to a specific virus or spyware which is important for running other programs, the scanning software affects to them, so they cause the shutting down of my computer. Am I right? If so, could you help me to solve this problem, and show me another way to scan, kill and stop virus and spyware without cause shutting down computer? Do you know any free software I can use?

John

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Can spyware on one computer affect the internet speed of a computer sharing the connection?

April 11th, 2010

hugo asked:


I share an internet connection with my brother – both connected to the same router – but his computer is really, really slow. Probably due to the amount of spyware/adware/viruses he has. What I wanted to know was, will the speed of his computer have an effect on my internet speed at all? Is that possible?

DEBBIE

Categories: Computer Networking | Tags: , , | 1 Comment

What if an adware is in my system volume information folder?

April 7th, 2010

Jason P asked:


If adware is in my system volume information folder, can I just delete it with the program I have which is a-squared. A-squared is the one that detected it so can I just remove it with that program?

Ariel

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How do I locate the filename for some adware that my Internet security has blocked?

April 7th, 2010

The GeneGenie asked:


The adware got blocked apparently but its made no difference – I need the filename so I can delete it manually – how do I get it?

I use Norton 360

ANGEL

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How do I remove Spyware and Adware from my computer?

April 7th, 2010

X Anonymous asked:


I used Spybot and Norton Antiviruse and none of them did the job because i’m still getting popups. I have my popblocker settings on HIGH and i’m still getting popups. Does anyone know a program thats stronger than spybot or another way to remove spyware and adware from my computer?

Terrence

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How is it possible that adult sites expose computers to viruses, spyware, adware?

April 6th, 2010

Erik G asked:


I heard that adult websites can expose computers to viruses, spyware, adware, and all sorts of other ills. They also cause PCs to crash for hours.

How is that possible? And I know adult sites refer to not just porn, what should also be avoided?

Shaintel

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Is there a way that i can remove all the spyware and adware on my computer?

April 6th, 2010

john d asked:


I’ve downloaded tons of spyware and adware removals. But, i can’t really find one that removes all the spyware and adware on my PC unless i pay for it. Is there a way that i can get a free one?

Heather

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adware?

April 6th, 2010

sumguy_360 asked:


what exactly is adware? can it affect my pc? can it affect my internet connectivity? should i be worried?

Eileen

Categories: Security | 7 Comments