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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What’s the best of antivirus? What the difference between adware , spyware , malware and virus?

May 27th, 2010

phantom asked:


What’s the best of antivirus? What the difference between adware , spyware , malware and virus??

Theodore

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What is the difference between a virus and Adware / Spyware?

May 21st, 2010

Ward asked:


What is the difference between a virus and Adware / Spyware?

Tom

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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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What is good anti-virus software to use to prevent adware?

April 3rd, 2010

*~HoNeYBeE~* asked:


I have been having to scan my computer every few days or so, and every time, I find numerous adware bugs that I have to quarentine. How is adware threatning to my computer, and what are some good programs to help prevent it. I am currently using Symantic (I think that’s how it’s spelled) software, but it doesn’t seem to be very effective towards adware appearing on my computer.

Mike

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What’s the difference between spyware,adware and malware?

March 29th, 2010

??mimi?? asked:


All these anti-spyware/malware/adware/virus programs have confused me. Can someone please explain what the difference is between them all or if one falls under the category of another.

Oh and would they all be considered viruses or are they seperate computer infections? =S

Thank you in advance!

Luis

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What is an adware Zwangi and how do I get rid of it on my XP PC?

March 28th, 2010

J asked:


I was running a malware scan on my PC and it found a adware.Zwangi.

KARL

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How can I get rid of Adware Agent ZO and Rouge Anti Spyware XP Anti Spyware?

March 26th, 2010

gambitjammo asked:


My wife’s laptop has both the Adware Agent ZO, and Rouge Anti Spyware XP Anti spyware. We have Spyware Doctor on the computer, but every time it quarantines and says to restart the computer, it comes back. It has blocked our system restore, and now somehow has block us from even connecting to the internet.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.

RICHARD

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ADware?

March 23rd, 2010

Kartofflesalat asked:


Ok so on my computer, i dont know how i got this, but i have ad-ware or something, and about every minute, this stupid add for Ford, comes up on my desktop… IT IS SO ANNOYING!!!!!
I ran anti-virus, (i use Avast) and i ran spybot, and i still get it!!!!
PLEASE HELP!!!
Wait it is dodge not ford…

Mike

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