I don't really understand anti-spy. Could you explain it (in lament terms.)
What is it looking for and what about cookies?
How do I get rid of cookies?
How often should I run anti-spy?
Thank you so much for your help.
2006-07-11 07:34:57 · 4 answers · asked by Cyndee 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
the definition has been explained but I'll suggest some of the more popular ones.
spybot search and destoy
spyware blaster
ad-aware
you can download these at download.com OR majorgeeks.com
Now as far as cookies are concerned, you don't have to delete them unless you want the extra hard drive space. they're just files that give a history about your surfing habits, perfectly safe, but annoying nonetheless. I'd be more concerned about protecting your computer against spyware, adware, malware, and viruses. You can worry about cookies later.
2006-07-11 09:17:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I am no a computer expert, but as I understand it.....spy programs install themselves on your computer and track what you do and/or where you go and report it back to ad companies or the like so they can do targeted pop-up marketing. Some spies however have much more malicious goals. Cookies are traces from sites you visit. Cookies can be deleted by going into Tools>Internet Options>General>Delete Cookies. For more information in clear terms and some links to good anti-spy programs, go to Komando.com (she is a computer guru of sorts). Hope this helps.
2006-07-11 14:44:41 · answer #2 · answered by Helper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get a lotta information on the various spyware and how to tackle them at
www.geekstogo.com
www.majorgeeks.com
Get a good anti-spyware application and keep it in auto-update mode....Run it atleast once a week to be safe....
2006-07-11 15:04:20 · answer #3 · answered by pinky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to http://www.spywareinfo.com/ if you still need help click on chat on their main page
2006-07-11 14:45:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋