What is spyware and adware, why they exist, and why are they a problem?

May 28th, 2010

Jason D asked:


As the questions says, what is spyware and adware, why they exist, and why are they a problem?

Fairly detailed answers would be fantastic :)

Thanks in advance

Susan

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Can home PCs provide a way for viruses and spyware to enter a corporate LAN?

May 27th, 2010

Britty Lewis asked:


Employees allowed to access their corporate PCs from their home PCs using some remote access control software, does this give a route into the corporate LAN for any viruses or spyware that may be on that home computer?

KISHOR

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need help. How do i uninstall all of the spyware doctor files and programs on my computer?

May 27th, 2010

Bill Blanks asked:


I am trying to install defender pro but because norton’s spyware doctor is still on my computer there are conflicts.
how do i uninstall all of my old spyware programs so i can change to defender pro.

James

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Error Cleaner, Privacy Protector, and a Spyware are on my computer how do I get rid of them?

May 25th, 2010

bulimicitgreat asked:


Error Cleaner, Privacy Protector, and a Spyware are on my computer and also it has disabled from me to access, task manger,control manager, my doc,my pic, my computer. Everything, and whne I try to reboot my computer (restar my computer with the disk that I bought to clear everything) it says my disk drive to small to recover. Any help like links or anything.

Duarl

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Why is it so easy to install WebWatcher Spyware on your computer even if you have protection?

May 24th, 2010

zdonz asked:


If someone has access to your computer they can easily install a spyware program like WebWatcher, NetNanny and others, that have keyloggers, email viewing and screen shots and send your private info to them, even when you have a firewall, antivirus and antispyware programs that are supposed to protect you? They don’t show up in the usual places so you can’t see them…
How can you find out if you have one of these snooping programs lurking right now and get rid of them?
Serious knowledgeable answers only please!
These are software programs that are loaded physically at your computer, not the ones from careless clicking on the internet!

Kim

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How do I get this aggravating spyware off my computer?

May 24th, 2010

Shari S asked:


My laptop has been infected with this most aggravating spyware stuff. How do I eliminate it??? Thanks a bunch.

Roselynne

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How do I find and remove spyware?

May 24th, 2010

cullens_sweetshiv asked:


My mother found spyware on our computer – Comet Cursor and Media Motor – but can’t access the files to delete them. Is there some way to get rid of these without damaging programs we want?

Paul

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What are my options for spyware or virus infection?

May 24th, 2010

Aaron asked:


Despite my active anti-spyware and anitvirus software, my desktop now has spyware. The tricky part is, not only does it prevent me from going to any websites where I can download antispyware, it will not allow my antivirus and antispyware programs to run, giving a pop-up message saying the .exe files are infected. Starting in safe mode does not work, as the computer goes to blue screen and shuts down “to prevent further damage”.

Do I have any options short of doing a complete restore?

Sharon

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How do I get rid of all my spyware with a-squared removal?

May 23rd, 2010

hehe asked:


I use a squared free to remove my spyware on my laptop, but everytime I do a scan and delete everything and then I do another scn to make sure, I keep seeing more spyware. How do I delete every single spyware from my comp without having to buy a spyware removal program?

Arthur

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How does spyware work?

May 21st, 2010

k j asked:


I’m wondering, what does spyware do to your computer? Also, is it like people sitting in front of screens watching everything you do? Thanks!
To clarify, I mean do people watch what you do on your computer and try to get account passwords and such?

Danny

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