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Getting Rid of Spyware - Easy Computer Stuff

Spyware is sort of a malicious software or malware that extracts all the information concerning the person without his awareness.
It remains hidden from the users and records all the websites visited and the work done in it which can be really harmful.
Not just this, it also alters the computer settings that lead to damage of internet programs and functionality and slow internet speed.
Hence, running anti-spywares are one solution which can save your computer from spywares.
Below are the steps you can do to protect your system from spywares.
You should first hunt for spyware removal software which may detect any spyware in your PC and make it spyware-free.
You should then download the anti spyware software & adware protection software which is Ad Aware.
This can be done by selecting 'Download Ad-Aware free' from the homepage of Ad-Aware.
After the download begins, click the option or link saying 'Run'.
Now, click on next and accept the license terms and go for 'Next'.
This way you will install the software.
Write your company's name though this is optional.
After this, select the standard installation alternative.
Select the folder and the drive where you want it to be saved by choosing 'Next'.
Click 'Next' for the installation to begin.
After the installation is over, click on 'Finish' and download the updates, if any.
Now, scan the computer that may take some 30 mins.
After this, restart your system and if a spyware is still present, install software like Spybot.
Install Spybot and scan your computer again.
Reboot the system in the safe mode and if there is spyware still present, destroy it using Spybot.
After this, run Spybot again to make sure.
Restart your system again and run the anti0-spyware softwares again.
This time it should spyware-free.
There are some other ways by which you can stop popups.
They are: a)Avoid pop-ups which profess to scan your system.
b)Ignore tool bars and update windows frequently.
c)Download quality anti-virus software and acquaint yourself with the functions of various softwares.
In this way, you can protect your computer from spywares.


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