12/06/04

Spyware Removal

There are different techniques that can be used to remove Spyware. 

One way is to visit one of the sites that lists the purveyors of Spyware.  You must follow their step-by-step instructions for Spyware removal. 

You can also buy a Spyware removal program.  This is best if you think you may have more than one Spyware program on your computer. Or you can use one of the popular free versions of Spyware removal software like Lavasoft's Ad-Aware. There are several good programs available, and most will not only remove spyware, but they will also act as a "guard dog" to prevent Spyware from making it's way onto your computer in the future.

One of the most effective ways to help keep your computer free of spyware and to keep your computer safe is to combine several programs.  Using an "Anti-spyware" program will keep information from leaking out of your computer.

You can also keep adware off of your computer using the Lavasoft created Ad-aware, which is a simple, free program that scans your computer for the telltale files that adware plants on your system--and deletes them. Ad-aware regularly offers users fresh reference files that enable the program to find the latest spyware to invade their system, much as virus definition files help antivirus software clean up Windows. Ad-aware does its job quickly and efficiently and it has become an indispensable tool in the fight for online privacy.

For more spyware removal information:  http://www.spychecker.com/