2006-12-19 10:55:05 · 11 answers · asked by deez_nutz_06 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
adware and spyware are all computer programs that have been written by people. the are designed to perform a specific task or tasks, none of which are good for the user or the computer system that they run on.
2006-12-19 11:05:33 · answer #1 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adware and spyware is software that runs on the Microsoft Windows operating system, that falls into a category of "Malware". Other operating system, such as Mac OS X or Linux, do not have Adware or Spyware problems.
Adware does as the name suggests - it is software that forces you to look at endless adverts.
Spyware is similar - it tracks your computer usage, usually so that the adware can show you adverts it thinks will "interest" you!
It comes from ruthless individuals who care nothing for individuals privacy. Usually they are out to make money from you.
Infection can happen simply by connecting a Microsoft Windows computer to the internet. You don't even have to open a web page. This is why you must always protect Microsoft Windows computers with a firewall, all updates from Microsoft, and anti-virus software.
2006-12-19 18:58:40 · answer #2 · answered by Linux OS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adware or advertising-supported software is any software package which automatically plays, displays, or downloads advertising material to a computer after the software is installed on it or while the application is being used.
Spyware is computer software that collects personal information about users without their informed consent. The term, coined in 1995 but not widely used for another five years, is often used interchangeably with adware and malware (software designed to infiltrate and damage a computer).
To get rid of the adware and spyware, try http://www.togsoft.com/discount-software/antispyware-software/spyware-doctor
2006-12-19 20:21:44 · answer #3 · answered by rtm 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spyware = a program that makes it's way onto your computer to capture and reveal information to someone who does not have access to your computer.
AdWare = any program that serves up popups and other advetisement onto you system.
Adware and spyware not only use your computers resources but can also use bandwidth to reduce internet transfer rates.
Where does it come from?
It comes from web pages that offer you free stuff.
It comes from web pages that send greeting cards & offers quizzes.
It comes from free software
It comes from banner ads
It comes from popups
& I have just scratched the surface of where it comes from. There are just so many different places that it comes from.
But there is help.
AD-Aware will remove AdWare and SpyWare from you system.
you can get it at
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
I recommend running it at least once a month to keep you computer running nice and fast.
2006-12-19 19:25:34 · answer #4 · answered by bill45310252 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spyware can come from several ways, for example with emachines it has been found to be loaded up at the factory. Or sometime you may just pick it up from surfing the web and click on something that you did not mean to.
What it often does is makes it easier for people to track your surfing to see what websites you are going to.
Where it is in your registry key area in Windows, very hard to go through and delete on your own as you may delete the wrong item.
I would use Adaware by Lavasoft, I trust it and it does a good job, sometimes downloading some others out there you may do a scan and once it has completed its scan it asks you to pay.
2006-12-19 19:03:04 · answer #5 · answered by mybestemail69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Viruses and spywares are programs launched in the net by people to meet their self intrests. Spywares reside in your PC and spyes your actions. Virus is meant for affecting the normal performance of the PC. I can give a few links that offer free virus and spyware removers...! 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
2006-12-20 23:36:29 · answer #6 · answered by RICH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They come from innocent looking free games that you download. They install background programs that constantly pop up ads that can't be stopped with a popup blocker.
2006-12-19 18:58:59 · answer #7 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After seven years' research, this is the considered conclusion I have come to:
http://www.pixfolder.com/images/6929.jpg
2006-12-19 19:05:57 · answer #8 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
when people get into your computer system and have access to steal your credit card #'s and passwords. mostly through emails, downloads and visiting adult websites
2006-12-19 18:58:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/computer_privacy_and_security.htm
2006-12-19 20:01:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋