2007-01-30 08:41:22 · 7 answers · asked by Lisa H 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
It has come embedded in a download. Have you downloaded any pictures, videos, music or opened any suspect email attachments? These days more than 80% of people using the internet get spyware/adware infections. To treat the one that you have and to make sure that you never get another one, you need to install a really good program and something better than the free ones out there. I can highly recommend CounterSpy. It won't cost the earth ($20) and will give you complete protection form spyware.
Regards, Zyfert http://spyware.cybersprout.com
2007-01-30 11:12:15 · answer #1 · answered by Zyfert 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you've probably been on many spyware infested websites such as ones with popups.
Go and download ad-aware, a great programme which helps get rid of spyware for free.
2007-01-30 08:47:36 · answer #2 · answered by lalalaland 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are several free spyware programs here is one to start with its pretty good and if need be you can go on to a better one
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware
2007-01-30 08:48:28 · answer #3 · answered by R B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you are still using Windows. Switch to Mac or Linux and never worry again.
2007-01-30 08:58:45 · answer #4 · answered by wuzzamaddayou 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you have internet then you have spyware
2007-01-30 08:48:38 · answer #5 · answered by George 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to majorgeeks.com
download avg for antivirus
and ad-aware for spyware
they are both good and free
2007-01-30 09:14:53 · answer #6 · answered by Elvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for cure;
http://safety.live.com
2007-01-30 08:49:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋