My computer has become extremely slow and I was told that I possibly have adware.
2007-02-16 11:49:47 · 12 answers · asked by suzeb109 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I use two programs, Spybot search and Destroy and Add-Aware.
Both free. You need both to get good coverage.
2007-02-16 11:54:14 · answer #1 · answered by Ron H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you know the name of the adware/spyware on your system, then you can remove them by going to your control panel, select 'add/Remove' programs and scroll down the list. Once you have spotted them then select to remove and that should start uninstalling for you.
Alternatively, use softwares like Norton antivrus which will detect them each time they get loaded onto your PC.
Good luck!
2007-02-16 11:55:55 · answer #2 · answered by esai 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using registry cleaner can fix your pc and then make your pc faster,Why?the reason is that there are some regsitry errors in your PC to cause "Computer slow".
Every time you install and uninstall software on your computer and surfing online you create junk in the pc registry.You need to scan and clean your PC with registry cleaner to make it fater.Good Regisry Cleaner will improve your PC and Internet performance dramatically.It even can speed up your PC by 300% or more!
There are some comparisons and reviews of TOP 5 registry cleaners.
http://www.registry-Cleaners.info
You can download and scan your PC for free.
2007-02-17 20:52:46 · answer #3 · answered by PC-PC-PC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to download.com they have free adware spyware remover
2007-02-16 11:53:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use CCleaner. Also known as Crap Cleaner. It's freeware. You can go through what's in the startup and get rid of it. You can also delete history files and stuff with this (e.g. what site's you've been to).
2007-02-16 12:20:22 · answer #5 · answered by Moe S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
download spybot, download ad-aware, download hijackthis, download registry mechanic. Download AVG Free Edition.
2007-02-16 11:57:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to www.download.com and type in the search bar AVG and choose the free version (almost the same as the professional version) and download it. should solve ur problem.
2007-02-16 11:59:57 · answer #7 · answered by Simon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows defender is free and is done by a name brand, you must have windows to use it though.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
2007-02-16 11:54:08 · answer #8 · answered by Kyle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is an easy way... its called system restore... if you e-mail me i can help you trough the process.... luisangelrivero@yahoo.com
2007-02-16 11:54:20 · answer #9 · answered by Luis R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try these free programs, they are free...
Adaware 2nd Addition
Spybot Search and Destroy
'a squared'
AVG
2007-02-16 11:53:06 · answer #10 · answered by kicking_back 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋