I've just read that Smiley Central is spyware, is this true? I have it on my PC, should I delete it?
2006-10-16 02:42:39 · 12 answers · asked by smileyshovie 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
It is loaded with spyware...get rid of it ASAP and do a spyware and virus scan:
Spyware Tools:
http://www.lavasoft.nu/software/adaware/ad-aware_se_personal.php
http://www.safer-networking.org
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsdefender
http://www.merijn.org/programs.php
Anti-Virus:
http://free.grisoft.com
Cleanup:
http://www.ccleaner.com
2006-10-16 02:45:47 · answer #1 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is spyware, and here is why, according to a user review from download.com this is what a person has said about Smiley Central:
User review of: Smiley Central 2.1.50.3
I can't believe CNET is listing this product
12-Aug-2006 07:33:24 AM
Reviewer: snharden
Pros: Zero...None....Install this if you like pc repair bills.
Cons: This software installs the cream of the spyware and adware crop. I THOUGHT CNET HAD A NEW "NO SPYWARE OR ADWARE" POLICY. This software also opens the door for any future downloads the company decides to upload to your pc all with out any intervention on the user part. Its all automatic and users have no say about it. C'mon CNET get rid of this *****. I've found about a dozen other downloads here that qualify as spyware or adware or worse but don't have time to list them all now.
2006-10-16 03:05:40 · answer #2 · answered by Will M 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you need to have the skill to uninstall it in case you pass to regulate pannel and click on upload/get rid of courses and than opt for smily conventional than hit the uninstall button as quickly as its carried out go out your browser out than restart your browser pass lower back to facebook and it would be long previous wish i helped
2016-10-19 11:56:31 · answer #3 · answered by briscoe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes delete it - its full of spyware. And you don't realise it til your computer is riddled with it!
2006-10-16 02:46:15 · answer #4 · answered by Lost and found 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
get rid of it. it has no point whatsoever. but i don't think it has spyware.
2006-10-16 02:45:36 · answer #5 · answered by Tye 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
while some spyware scanners detect it as being spyware, it is not
2006-10-16 02:51:47 · answer #6 · answered by dj27 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes
2006-10-17 06:39:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, and they are extremely annoying too
2006-10-16 02:45:09 · answer #8 · answered by a_facchini 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yep
2006-10-16 02:44:22 · answer #9 · answered by zanzabarr 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes its crap.....get rid asap
2006-10-16 02:56:02 · answer #10 · answered by X_Angie_p_X 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋