my computer is about 1 year old and one day a threat started coming out. then when we went to delete it it was a tracking cookie
almost every time we do the full system scan it comes out and even after we delete it, it still comes out.
is it something bad because my dad goes on his bank accont and stuff so im scared they might get his info and number.
also what is a good program that i can use to get rid of it permanently?
i heard spy sweeper was good
please let me know!
2007-08-06 07:18:16 · 3 answers · asked by :D 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
A tracking cookie is not normally harmful. It is simply a small text file that a web site places on your computer to hold information about itself, such as your password (if you had the site save it), preferences, etc. A cookie like that can not harm you. If deleted, the next time you go to the site, will be recreated.
If you are concerned that it is a "spyware", go to http://download.com and get the free Spybot Seek&Destroy. It will remove it.
2007-08-06 07:27:38 · answer #1 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about it. Most cookies are harmless. Several of them regenerate themselves. Annoying but harmless. Yours is probably named "Takota" or something like that. If you want them gone for good, delete them and then crank up the privacy settings in IE.
2007-08-06 08:19:10 · answer #2 · answered by Ten Years Gone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Free Registry Cleaners
http://www.ccleaner.com/
Free disk space, make your computer run better/faster and protect your privacy - all in one easy solution. All for free!
http://www.stevengould.org/software/cleanup/
2007-08-06 07:25:03 · answer #3 · answered by techchick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋