Computer question

Some of you seem pretty knowledged on here. I think I have spyware on my computer and my son (who isn't nearly as knowledged) suggested I get spybot or something to that effect. Any suggestions?

yeah, get that and scan your pc
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html

i got spyware once, my mom downloaded adware 6.0 and spyware blaster, but i dont know what site she got them at, you may wanna try a google search for them, or it may be in yerss's link, but im too lazy to check

you know, on the bottom of the main page, there is news and qustions forum, and if i remember corectly, there is some guide about your problem 😬

adaware is quite good as well.

I like Spybot-Search and Destroy--ESPECIALLY for kids--since their mail and the sites they tend to visit infest your system with innumerable tiny little pests that slow your stuff down--it's very easy to use and loaded with nice helpful options that can make even a novice comfortable with the process.

Most people have spyware and don't realise it, kazaa comes with spyware, when you download, as well as i-mesh.......although its not the illegal type of spyware......you probably would want to get a firewall as well

If you think you have some spies on your computer and you don't have an anti spyware/adware prog' in use then you most certainly HAVE !

Many computer-users who don't have such protection and who spend any time on the internet will be astounded to find that once they do install such a programme that they may have DOZENS of spyware or dataminer programmes hidden in their 'puters.

If you don't have a spyware programme yet - ANYBODY - get one today !

Free Ad-Aware SE Personal is available from http://download.cnet.com

But a far better programme, based on this freebie and which costs $39.95 is Ad-Aware Professional SE ,which is the one that I use.

This can be bought from: http://www.lavasoft.de

I've been using Adwaresafe. Seems to be doing the job.

Originally posted by Raz
Here's a quick guide to removing spyware/viruses and safely securing your PC.[quote]First of all, get an anti-virus program: http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php

Then go to: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ and make sure you have all the critical updates.

Thirdly go here: http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=download
Download the spyware remover and run it.

And finally, to stop ALL worms dead in their track and to make yourself instantly immunable, install the built-in firewall: http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/windowsxp/firewall.asp

OR get a very good (free) firewall here: http://soho.sygate.com/products/spf_standard.htm

Here you go.

If you have any further problems with your spyware or computer, make a thread in the Computer Help Forum and Raz will help you out if he can.

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