2007-01-07 01:36:30 · 10 answers · asked by klnvsk 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Hey Dude,
YES. When all this started, it was cute. It isn't cute anymore.
Get some sort of legit removal tool. Never trust a tool that claims to remove itself!
Get http://www.lavasoft.com and http://www.ccleaner.com . There are also a bunch of other ones out there that are good. Windows defender is pretty good.
Tom
2007-01-07 01:43:06 · answer #1 · answered by Cafetom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spyware is basically a short form for "Spy Software." By definition, it is only as harmful as the information it relays off your computer. Generally speaking I don't like the idea, and would remove it, but some information may or may not actually be harmful (e.g. anonymous browsing/consumer habits).
However, many spyware authors write these programs to compete with other spyware/adware programs, and make themselves tied into windows so they're difficult to remove. This in turn can cause serious harm to windows, thus causing your system to be unstable.
You should also remember that any software will slow down your computer, including spyware/adware.
Many users including programmers who write spyware removal software often mix the terms (as there isn't an official term) for adware and spyware. Meaning if you've detected spyware, it could actually be adware. Adware is advertisement software, which is generally undesired.
Hope this helps,
Ken
2007-01-07 01:52:43 · answer #2 · answered by A: Ken 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-22 23:31:23 · answer #3 · answered by Hubert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scan the PC with standard antivirus software. If you do not have one, I can give a few links that offer free virus and spy ware 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
2007-01-07 11:47:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better to remove at your earliest possible time.
Scan the PC with a standard anti spyware and an anti virus software.
Please visit the following site and select and install a suitable spy ware to protect the Pc against spy ware attacks.
http://tinyurl.com/ygvyzh
You may also try the following site and select a suitable free antivirus.
http://tinyurl.com/ymctqq
You can visit the following site , if you want a more effective antivirus . You have to pay for it!
http://tinyurl.com/ykzjyp
2007-01-07 11:24:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most of the cases it is harmful. better to remove it by using any anti spyware tool
2007-01-07 01:39:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you try a new anti-virus, be sure to uninstall the old one first. But before you do all that; Reboot into SAFE mode. Just hit the F8 key during the startup sequence, but BEFORE the first Windows screen appears. Timing is critical, so wait for it. Pick SAFE mode from the black menu that comes up. Then run your anti-virus scan while in safe mode.
I recommend that you go to http://www.download.com and get AD-AWARE and SpyBot Search & Destory. Install, run, update and scan your computer with both programs.
Good luck and Happy Computing!
Regards,
Prasad.
2007-01-07 01:40:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spyware will slowdown your system. If you want to get rid of them
I found this site pretty helpful http://www.basicspywaretips.com/getridofspyware.html
2007-01-07 04:36:51 · answer #8 · answered by Tyler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you not watch tv or read the forums on pc sites? YES REMOVE!
2007-01-07 01:40:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES do it now it is dangerous, Very dangerous, use spy-bot search and destroy.
2007-01-07 01:42:34 · answer #10 · answered by Can music save your mortal soul? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋