Spyware Information
► What is Spyware?
Spyware (also referred to as AdWare) is a
leading cause for computers acting sluggish. SpyWare is most commonly
installed with “free” programs that are downloaded from the internet.
These free programs are commonly music download programs, screen savers,
and even Spyware detection programs. The program may be free, but in order
to make money the program’s author has bundled other Spyware programs to
sell information and get paid by advertisers. These programs and
components track information about the internet sites you visit, launch
pop-up ads, add search toolbars, change your browser homepage and spy on
your computer – which can dramatically slow computer performance. These
programs run in the background, and are usually not detectable by normal
system diagnostics tools that are included with your computer.► Removing Spyware
Store bought programs can remove spyware, but recent
tests show that they only remove 40-70% of known spyware. Some spyware
sense the presence of spyware removal tools and won't allow it to
be removed. Some spyware removal programs can damage system files and
break your internet connection or won't let you log into your computer.
Computer Techs professionals deal with spyware every
day. In fact, well over 50% of of our service calls involve removing
spyware. We use several tools and techniques to safely find and remove up to
100% of the spyware running on most computers, without loosing your
important pictures, documents and data. We'll also educate you on
avoiding spyware in the future.
► Avoiding Spyware
Once we remove Spyware from your computer, we want to
help you avoid getting Spyware again. We will install one or more
Anti-Spyware programs, but more importantly we'll teach you safe computing
tips that help you from getting Spyware in the first place.
We often find that Spyware is put on computers while
children are using it - usually unknowingly. Children often visit the
types of websites that Spyware makers target to have their programs
installed computers. Along with safe computing practices in some cases you
may have parental controls and monitoring software installed on your
computer.
There are dozens of such programs on the market. We have
have tested and recommend a program called CyberPatrol. Click
here for more information, or click
here to buy CyberPatrol.
If your computer has symptoms of spyware, or you have
been unsuccessful at removing it by yourself - stop wasting time and schedule an appointment with a Computer Techs
professional. Call (775) 624-6888.
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More sources for information about Spyware...
- The Federal Trade Commission has a webpage devoted to
alerting consumers about
Spyware.
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