What is Spyware

Spyware is a very annoying problem. More and more computer users will face.
Small programs nestle themselves in your computer and keep exactly where you go to surf, what you purchase online.
This type of information will be forwarded to the developer of the software as an extensive archive of personal information which you offer targeted advertising can be sent.
Spyware is usually installed on the PC along with programs that are offered free, KaZaA and Bonzi Buddy are a few examples.
The Use of such programs is usually that the click is tracked, but who read these long texts.

Spyware prevention

• Search not, check whether a program contains spyware.
• Make sure you regularly perform a  WindowsUpdate.
• Install a virus scanner and firewall and update them regularly.

Spyware removal

What to do when your computer is infected?

• Check with  WindowsUpdate or updates are available. Install them.
• Update your virus scanner and firewall and scan your pc for viruses. You can also run an online virus scan.
• Scan for spyware with Ad-Aware.
• Scan for spyware with Spybot Spybot Search & Destroy.
• Check for CoolWebSearch with CWShredder.
• Install SpywareBlaster to prevent that spyware on your PC will be installed.