Learning How to Fix / Detect / Remove Spyware problem is important since often there may be no sign that a computer has been infected by spyware, until the user realizes that important financial or personal information is stolen. It is often difficult to distinguish whether there is a virus problem or it is caused by spyware. Unlike viruses, spyware does not self replicate. http://www.trcb.com/en-Us60Sat, 26 May 2012 03:59:28 ESTCopyright 2012 Thomas Karanja, TRCB.com All Right Reservedhttp://www.trcb.com/computers-and-technology/antiviruses/how-to-fix--detect--remove-spyware--malware-problem-10658.htm<p>Learning How to Fix / Detect / Remove Spyware problem is important since often there may be no sign that a computer has been infected by spyware, until the user realizes that important financial information is stolen. It is often difficult to distinguish whether there is a&nbsp;virus problem or it is caused by spyware. Unlike viruses, spyware does not selfreplicate.</p> <p>Some of&nbsp; the signs that yourcomputer is infected by spyware is:<br /> <strong>1</strong>. You see new toolbars, which you have not installed and pop-ups suddenlyappear while surfing the internet. <br /> <strong>2</strong>. Your browser crashes without any reason</p> <p><strong>3</strong>. Your computer becomes very slow</p> <p><strong>4</strong>. Your home page is changedwithout your knowledge.</p> <p><strong>5</strong>. No computer security</p> <p><strong>6</strong>. Bandwidth count even when you are not surfing internet. etc</p> <p>How to fix it:</p> <p>If there is a problem which could be caused either by spyware or a virus ,it is advisable to first run an antivirusprogram and then run the anti-spyware program.</p> <p><strong>Get a free antispyware program</strong>.Some of&nbsp; the free antispyware programs available are:</p> <p>1. <strong>Ad-Aware SE Personal fromLavasoft in Google Pack</strong>. Free updates and computer has to be scanned manually.</p> <p>2. <strong>Windows Defender (Beta 2)</strong> - removes known spyware from thecomputer</p> <p>3. <strong>Ewido anti-spyware andanti-malware (merged with Grisoft)</strong>- now known as AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5, fullversion is free for 30 days, basic version remains free.</p> <p>4. <strong>Spybot- Search and Destroy</strong> - it can also clean usage tracks, which is useful ifyou are sharing your computer</p> <p><strong>Download the anti spyware software</strong> to your computer hard disk and installthe software. Get the latest updates from the companies website. For Ad-AwareSE Personal, a new update with the latest definitions is usually availableevery 15 days.</p> <p><strong>Run the anti spyware software</strong>. If&nbsp; any spyware or malware is detected,the anti spyware software will ask you if you wish to remove it. Cookies arealso removed, so you may have to login again.</p><p>If it fails to remove- try another antivirus or spyware or do it manually.</p> <p><strong>System Restore</strong>, whenantivirus and Spyware remover software does&nbsp; not work</p> <p><strong>To prevent spyware and malwareproblems in future</strong></p> <p>1. Install a firewall to protectyour computer when you connect to the internet. If you do not wish to purchasea firewall software, enable the default Windows firewall.</p> <p>2. Most spyware is written forWindows Internet Explorer and by using a browser like Mozilla Firefox, thisproblem can be avoided.</p> <p>3. Download software only fromreputable sources, file sharing software like Kazaa is distributed withspyware.</p> <p>4. Avoid joining paid to (PT) ,adult , file sharing and other illegal websites,&nbsp; these computers ofvisitors to these websites usually get&nbsp; infected with malware and spyware.</p>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:18:42 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/computers-and-technology/antiviruses/how-to-fix--detect--remove-spyware--malware-problem-10658.htmTRCB.comComputers and Technology / AntiViruses