How do I get rid of WinFixer spyware from my computer?

July 21st, 2010

jimmywarhole asked:


My computer seems to have contracted spyware, specifically WinFixer. I have run Adaware, SpyBot S&D, AVG, and PestPatrol and have had no luck in getting rid of it. Any suggestions would be greatly appriciated.

PATRICIA

Categories: Security | Tags: , , | 2 Comments

Is it safe to make a payment online if you might have spyware?

May 31st, 2010

Robertscoollio231 asked:


I think i MIGHT have spyware on my computer and my family was about to make an online payment. But i was thinking if we had spyware wouldn’t it take the credit card information and all that stuff that you need to put in to make a purchase online? Thanks for your help.

Joan

Categories: Security | Tags: , , | 4 Comments

Can Spyware be updated manually when not connected to the internet but by a USB with the updated version?

May 30th, 2010

9UER0 asked:


Ok. Have a laptop that is not letting me connect to the internet. So what im trying to do is update spyware manually and run a scan casue i know it’s infected.

Michael

Categories: Software | Tags: , , | 3 Comments

Is it possible to get viruses or spyware when using a PSP?

May 28th, 2010

event horizon asked:


Is it possible to get viruses or spyware when I am browsing the internet on my PSP (using wifi from my PC) that can effect my PSP and/or my PC?
But if a virus or something is developed for the PSP, can the PC (that is used for internet connection on the PSP) be affected?

Derrick

Categories: Xbox | Tags: , , | 7 Comments

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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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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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 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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Is Windows Vista supposed to keep spyware off of your computer?

May 21st, 2010

WhizKid asked:


I heard that this was a main purpose for it since with XP, you can get all this spyware/adware on your computer. So with Vista, do you not need to worry about removing it or does it mean that it reduces it a lot? I am asking since Dell has some extremely low price deals on XP computers since after June you will not be able to register XP.

ANGEL

Categories: Desktops | Tags: , , | 4 Comments

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

Categories: Other - Internet | Tags: , , | 3 Comments