will a spyware remover get rid of software that was bought purposely to spy on the computer or will it just get rid of viruses?
2006-11-03 15:03:29 · 10 answers · asked by arcomart 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Hard to tell - these things can be so tricky. Do you think someone installed it on your computer?? I would take it to Circuit City or something - apparently they can do things to clean it and they would know this answer I am sure. Otherwise, try to go to a site where there is a form about computer viruses and see if you can ask someone.
2006-11-03 15:05:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Install the following and scan your drive in Safe Mode with these:
1. CWShredder
2. About:Buster
3. SpywareBlaster
4. Windows Defender
5. Spybot Search & Destroy
6. Ad-Aware SE
7. Google Toolbar
8. McAfee SiteAdvisor
9. SUPERAntiSpyware
10. Emco Anti-Spyware
11. Rootkit Revealer
12. AVG Anti-Spyware
13. AVG Antivirus
14. Comodo Firewall (free version)
15. OperaTor browser
All the above are free.
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2006-11-03 16:09:49 · answer #2 · answered by Reston 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most common way is if you get crazy pop-ups on your web browser. These can be easily removed by updating your internat explorer to the latest version, and set your privacy settings to medium or above. Disable all pop-ups.
Also put a password on your computer's cmos and windows.
If the person that installed your spyware can't access the information they have wasted they're time.
Frankly, I think it's kinda egocentric to think you are important enough to spy on. You sure you are not just paranoid?
2006-11-03 15:07:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Run your spyware program at least once a week. Internet Explorer has a free one that you can download and they will remove all spyware. You also can check whether you want to leave low level, medium level, or high level on your computer. It is called Windows Defender. I love it. It cleans everything associated with spyware, not viruses. You have to get a virus removal program for that. If you have ATT Yahoo, they have a free program.
Good luck.
2006-11-03 15:07:12 · answer #4 · answered by makeitright 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can give a few links that offer free virus and spyware removers...!You may be having a virus or spyware installed on your PC. Norton, AVG , Avast are free antivirus software. Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at
http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
2006-11-04 18:49:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really wouldnt know if you have spyware on your system, they
are very sneaky, hence the name Spyware. The only thing you can
do is teach yourself how to avoid it. If you want some good info on spyware, I found this website here pretty helpful, lots of tips.http://www.basicspywaretips.com/get
2006-11-03 16:46:21 · answer #6 · answered by Mark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should only get rid of things that you approve that they get rid of but It's not that good of a program as McAfee.
2006-11-03 15:06:22 · answer #7 · answered by Joel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the Geek Squad if you want to be sure. They are great.
2006-11-03 15:04:42 · answer #8 · answered by Isis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
download spyware doctor from
http://www.download.com/Spyware-Doctor/3000-8022_4-10562289.html
2006-11-03 15:06:28 · answer #9 · answered by Crude 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your setup company should say something to you.you will also get weird emials and pop ups.......
2006-11-03 15:06:23 · answer #10 · answered by Kazumasan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋